We liked our experience here. My group had the 17 course omakase and everything was just so impressive. It was my first New York omakase experience so we didn't really know which place to go to. Glad we found this one. Service was good and there is no way I could remember all of the courses but a few of my favs was the one with uni and caviar and also the dessert was soo good. It was a tofu pudding. The handrolls were also good. We also liked one with a fried tomatoe? One thing we did not like was the credit card fee. It wasn't really transparent but I think it should just be tacked on with the food price. It might be normal in New York though... We would definitely come back here if we're in New York again. read more

Sushi Lin SoHo - Sushi Bars Near Me - New York, New York

Amazing sushi spot! We had their omakase for lunch and we were not disappointed. Some of our favorites were: - Signature Sushi - Seared tomato and tuna - delicious - Tuna, Uni, Caviar with Gold Leaf - delicious - Uni - so good and not too fishy The staff was very friendly and helpful. The space was minimalist and clean. Overall we had a great meal! read more

Good service, very accommodating chefs and great ambiance. Came for a special celebration and I did not leave disappointed. One of the pieces that stood out the most for me was the king salmon topped with a slice of tomato. I have never seen that anywhere else. It might not be traditional but sure it was good. That was most memorable piece and other friends that have been here can agree. They are able to do accommodations if you have a shellfish allergy, so if you have allergies, please let them know. Highly recommended if you are looking to celebrate a special occasion. read more

See all

Spontaneous omakase double date never fails this spot specifically had availability so we just went with it. man was it good! the service is incredibly kind and we just had ourselves a time. my favorites were the double fatty tuna with caviar and une, the fatty tuna with a crunchy tomato on top, and the salmon but really everything was a star our server was incredibly friendly and sociable he had so much in common with us def recommend and will be back read more

See all

If I was ranking solely based on the food, I'd give it five stars because the omakase and the quality of food was really good!! But two comments: 1) the service was fine. I made a reservation a week ahead via resy but when we got there, they didn't have the space for us so we ended up waiting 20 minutes after our reservation slot before we got seated. 2) the host and the chef was quietly bickering. It was kinda funny but def awkward. read more

Sushi Lin SoHo - Nigiri - Sushi Bars Near Me - New York, New York

See all

Incredible sushi in a perfect unassuming setting. The chef was wonderful and spoke to us throughout the meal. It's pricey but absolutely worth it. read more

I'm not too sure why this place has high reviews. We were the only diners at 5pm, which was kind of nice, but I do not feel like we got what we paid for. We were starving so we opted for the 17-course which came with 3 appetizers, nigiri, a handroll, and dessert. The quality of the fish was not the best I had in NYC (some were too fishy), and all the pieces of nigiri were not only pretty small, but also covered wayyy too many toppings to mask the underlying flavor of the fish. Some toppings did not complement the fish at all either. I wish they focused more on sourcing the freshest fish than having extra, over the top toppings. Some pieces I did enjoy though were: the salmon appetizer, salmon nigiri with seared tomato (pretty unique, never had a piece like this before), and the golden eye snapper. The dessert was also really delicious -- homemade tofu pudding! Tasted a bit like creme brulee but less sweet and a richer texture. Some pieces I was disappointed by was the toro handroll -- it was rather hard to eat; the nori used was not very fresh and neither was the minced tuna. The otoro was also just decorated in wayyy too many toppings. read more

See all

Had an absolutely lovely omakase experience here. Every bite was an incredible dive in Japanese fine dining. The sushi was fresh and innovative. It ranged from melt in your mouth goodness to refreshing and airy. The sake was top knotch and the service excellent. Really great intimate time. Would come again. Highly recommend! read more

See all

The service was absolutely terrible. The server had a cold attitude with no smile, yet was very friendly and smiling at the neighboring table. We received zero service--they even helped the other table hang their coats but completely ignored us. No refill water and only once refill the wine, we also had to call for the bill ourselves. I have never experienced such awful service! Food was so so too. read more

Sushi Lin SoHo - Sushi Bars Near Me - New York, New York

Omakase lunch was very very amazing. I think they only serve omakase here and the restaurant space isn't very large. Everyone sits at the sushi bar. It's quiet and peaceful. The service was very attentive and friendly. The private setting feels intimate and perfect for a date night! read more

Sushi Lin SoHo - A la carta after omakase - Sushi Bars Near Me - New York, New York

See all

Most interesting omakase I've had! Some standouts--the king salmon and roasted tomato nigiri, the toast with uni and tuna, the tuna(?) nigiri with mushrooms and shaved truffle. I was watching the chef prepare our courses and everytime I thought he was done, he would add something surprising to it! It was so fun to not know what was coming next as this place has their own take on traditional sushi. I do think some of it is a little unnecessary (caviar and gold flakes is a bit much) but overall it was delicious and a great evening. Would love to come again. read more

See all

I love trying out different omakase spots. This one had to be one of the best ones I've had thus far. The fish was fresh and the quality was top tier. The service and chef's were great. Would love to come back! read more

See all

Every course was superb. The Lin Special (salmon/charred tomato) was interesting and a real standout. Go for it. read more

Sushi Lin SoHo - A standout. Otoro with Uni, Caviar and gold flake. - Sushi Bars Near Me - New York, New York

What an awesome experience. I went for lunch with my girlfriend and we had the 12 course for $85. Each of the rounds were super fresh and delicious. Highly recommend read more

I love their location in Brooklyn and I was really happy they made their way to Soho. I went to check out this newer location for a special occasion. I was curious what they had since it's Soho after all. Reservations were easily available via Resy. The Soho location is fairly new, feels clean and much more spacious as a venue. However, service lacked that evening. The server did not space out or adjust the seats to placemats accordingly. The seats were low and I was hanging off the edge of corner of the table and have to extend my reach over to the table which may have added to a lackluster experience. Unfortunately my significant other & I both agreed that we enjoyed their other location more. They had their best chefs there that night, Jerry and Ryan. There was no consistency, the rice was far too warm, hard, and lacked in seasoning. The fish was still fresh though but balance is everything. We had higher expectations and probably will stick to the more established location in Brooklyn for now. Overall, Sushi Lin usually has a wonderful price point to quality ratio. This Soho location is omakase only, there's no alc menu. The omakase pieces are similar to same as their Brooklyn location. read more

Sushi en fuego!!! We saw Chris Redd on tv and he said he love Sushi Lin and voila... he was not wrong. We enjoyed the 12 course and added a couple pieces and left super happy and full. Loved the space, the service and the confusingly great price point for the quality of ingredients and the fish. Chef Jason served up some tasty beauties. It has been a while since we've had such a wonderful omakase experience. Thank you Sushi Lin and thanks Chris Redd for being hilarious and loving great sushi. read more

See all

My best omakase experience to date, and such a pleasant surprise! My boyfriend took me here for my birthday and we opted for the $85 12 course meal (the 17 course is $125 and adds two appetizers, two nigiri and a dessert). At 2:30pm on a Sunday, we were one of two parties in the restaurant. Sushi Lin does not skimp out on the fish. Each piece was plentiful, beautifully cut, and prepared with meticulous attention to detail. Stand out pieces were the king salmon with charred onion and tomato, hotate, and the chutoro with uni and charred onion stack on toast. Me and my boyfriend's favorite omakase is a michelin star restaurant in San Francisco, but we both agreed that the quality of the fish and the flavor profiles of Sushi Lin are our new favorite :) In terms of service, the waiter and chefs are soft spoken and kind. For my birthday, they dimmed the lights, played In da club by 50 cent and brought out a candle with two pieces of mochi ice cream! What a memorable birthday moment. Compared to shiki & shinn east, the interior was spacious with warm, modern decor. My only critique would be the abnormally low levels of the chairs. I'm seriously wondering why I haven't heard of this spot before, but it definitely deserves so much more love! I will be back! read more

See all

Really enjoyed my experience here, good value, everything was fresh and the space is intimate. I noticed that the bites got more and more rich near the end. read more

See all

amazing lunch. everything was wonderful. Service was exceptional and the chef was engaging. Recommend. read more

Nice little sushi place tucked away in the outskirts of soho. We ordered the 17 piece Omakase and it was $125 but I know they also have a 12 piece for $85 option as well. We came to celebrate a birthday and the chef was kind enough to serve us a free desert. Service and professionalism was top notch. read more

See all

When we first sat down, they gave us a warm towel to wipe our hands. The tap water they gave us also had a lemony taste and thought that was a nice touch. We got the 12 course omakase and thought it was the perfect serving for both of us. However, the sushi in the beginning had a touch too much wasabi so that overpowered the taste of the fish. They were especially focus on the toppings of each fish so would recommend Sushi Lin to anyone who wants a slightly non traditional sushi experience. read more

See all

Love this place!! All the courses were fantastic,the ingredients everything are so fresh.Especially the scallops,Lean tuna, medium fatty tuna. The mini sandwich was divine. Service was great,the staffs were so friendly Would definitely recommend read more

See all

my fav hidden omakase place in NY. its a great deal for the amount of pieces you get. the chefs are sooo good, the service is amazing, but the taste of the food is beyond words. the creativity that goes in the each piece BUT also the quality of the fish is so amazing. i tried their brooklyn location too but this location is an exception. read more

See all

I didn't take any pics of the 17 course meal but I wish I did so I could remember my favorites and order extra pieces of my favorites a la carte next time! Every piece was super fresh and felt a little different so the experience felt exciting with each course. The staff was really friendly and the experience was super intimate (as most omakases are) so we were able to converse with the chefs. There was one piece that was served with a mini bread toast and it was my favorite! read more

I'm a big fan of sushi lin Brooklyn location , I'm glad they finally decided to expand into soho with a second location. This location is MUCH nicer ( by a landslide) , with modern flares and bar only seating which is ideal for omakase. There are less seats than the first location so reservations are recommended. Something to note is they do not serve a la carte at this location so their menu is limited to omakase set, but most of the pieces are similar to the original omakase menu at the Brooklyn location. Word from the chef is they are also preparing to open a 3rd location in EV soon. I hope I will never have to worry about making a last minute reservation for my last minute omakase cravings read more

See all

The omakase was one of the best I have ever tried, and the service was excellent. The chef took the time to explain each dish and show us the preparation, making for a great experience. read more

Sushi Lin SoHo - Sushi Bars Near Me - New York, New York

Came here for a friend's birthday lunch on a Sunday. There is only bar seating which I prefer when it comes to omakase as it makes the experience that much more fun. My group and I opted for the $85 12-course meal which was the perfect portion for lunch. The fish is good and fresh and the staff is welcoming & attentive. The restaurant feels spacious & airy which is nice. The birthday song that accompanied dessert was 'in the club' by 50 Cent. Not sure if this is the standard song they play but we all had a great laugh when it came on read more

I happened to stumble upon this place while walking around SoHo and I'm so happy I decided to stop in and have lunch. I walked in with no reservation. Omakase is great for solo diners but this was SUCH an experience that next time I'll be bringing a friend. Every bite was more decadent than the last, and incredibly fresh. I'll be recommending this spot from now on when anyone is looking for exceptional omakase at a fair price. read more

See all

my friend and i have been working through our neverending list of nyc's affordable omakase spots, and most recently crossed sushi lin soho off of it. i have tried dozens of omakase menus in the $65-125pp price range and have to say that this one is definitely in my top 3. we opted for the 17 piece option which is usually more than we can eat, but it was a good choice because the pieces are a bit petite compared to other places. that said, each piece was packed with flavor! some unique standouts were the salmon and fried tomato, as well as the signature otoro and uni pieces. there was one part of our dining experience did make us feel a bit uncomfortable. my friend and i arrived 15 mins ahead of our reservation and were seated promptly. there was another party that arrived early with us, so one of the chefs began preparing our meals. about 20 mins and 3 courses later, they had a party of 4 arrive. the wait staff asked for us to move our seats to the end of the bar even though there were 6 open seats available to accommodate the larger party! i understand that they probably wanted to seat the party of 4 at the corner so they could chat with each other, but it didn't feel very hospitable to ask 2 parties of 2 to move to a less desirable part of the bar with an entirely different chef, especially after our meals had already begun. the wait staff and chefs seemed apologetic and offered an additional course to make up for the inconvenience so i am not knocking off a star, but the whole thing was awkward and could've been avoided had they just planned their reserved seating in advance. that said, the fish is solid and the chefs are super friendly! i am looking forward to dining here again! read more

See all

Had an awesome lunch here and would definitely come back! This place has two different omakase options and we went for the 12 course but there is also a long 17 course with more apps, different pieces, and dessert. What I liked about Sushi Lin is that some of their pieces are a bit more unique in combination of flavors than some of the traditional sushi spots. I think this is a trend with many of the more affordable omakase menus but it's definitely fun and the quality was still there! The chef was also super friendly and took the time to chat with us and answer any questions. Some favorite bites included: - Tuna with truffle - Salmon tomato (amazing) - Scallop - Toro and caviar on toast read more

We had the most incredible experience! We arrived 30 minutes early & they were able to seat us right away. We opted for the 17 course meal that comes with dessert. I have a dairy allergy so I couldn't enjoy the sesame pudding but the chef replaced it with another piece of my choice :) - The overall quality, presentation, service, and atmosphere was superb. We've gone to quite a few omakase spots and this by far is 10/10! read more

See all

Very zen omakase experience. Loved the relaxing wood centric ambiance. Each course was bespoke and thoughtful. read more

See all

I've always wanted to try Sushi Lin and I'm so glad I did. It was probably one of the best Omakase in NYC in my opinion. I opted in for the 17 courses and ordered a bottle of Sake per the sushi master's recommendation. All the ingredients were so fresh, some of the memorable highlights were fatty tuna, sweet shrimp, scallop and Hokkaido Uni. Each course was crafted and served with different garnish that brings out the flavor profile of each fish/sushi. Each piece was unique and artfully presented as well. The inside ambient is minimalistic and modern which I prefer. Service here is top notch, my glass was never empty since the server (I didn't get his name) was extremely attentive and constantly refilling my Sake and water. He also kept the bottle of Sake in an ice bath so it's always served at the appropriate temperature. His attention to details was phenomenal. Even though I was full after the 17 courses, I couldn't help but to order few more pieces from their a la carte menu because I was just craving for more. The chef told me that some pieces were seasonal so I will definitely come back again to try out his new creations. read more

The environment is very good and the ingredients are fresh. The number of people who can eat at each time is limited, so remember to make an appointment in advance. I like grilled toast taro very much, so I added another one. The price is very affordable, and the service attitude is also good . The wine list is very reasonable, although there are very few choices. Looking forward to changing the menu and coming again. read more

See all

I am a sushi omakase lover. Even though the decoration is not very luxurious, however the environment is comfortable, clean and lightful. The food was absolutely amazing! I personally not a ikura fan, but their ikura is fresh and not fishy at all. My favorite courses : salmon tomato, A5 wagyu，toro with california uni. read more

Sushi Lin SoHo - Sushi Bars Near Me - New York, New York

See all

This was my first time having omakase sushi, I had no idea what to expect. I went here with my family from Dallas who is a little more versed in sushi than I am. We were all very impressed. My family said it was the best omakase sushi they have ever had. I am already making reservations with my friends to come back here. The preparation was very skilled, and they take your preferences into consideration. Overall it was a really wonderful and fun experience. I can't wait to go back! read more

Sushi Lin SoHo - Sushi Bars Near Me - New York, New York

Definitely worth trying! very tasty Sushi courses and great service! I will revisit! We are the first table on Saturday, the vibe is good and relaxing too. read more

See all

Incredible. On the pricer side, but worth it. Good service, sweet chefs & some of the best sake we've ever had. Great date night spot. Small inside, best for a part of 2-4 ppl, max. read more

From the second you step in the door you know you're going to have a good meal. The sake was amazing the Sauvignon Blanc was really good and even the dessert which I don't like was GREAT! I got the 17 course tasting menu and wow was it the best meal of my life. Every dish was better than the next and I had to get a few ala carte as well. Top 2 were the salmon tomato and tuna truffle, but you really can't go wrong with anything you get! read more

See all

This place was surprisingly good. I love the intimate space and the quality of the sushi. The 12 course omakase was only $85. Although the portions were small, I was very pleased with each course. I definitely want to return for the 17 course. It is worth returning and the price for the omakase was very reasonable. read more