There's no Tipping here and they also need you out within the hour as specified on the reservation. The basic omekase for $52 for great and there's a rotating set of 3 fish of the day for novelty. For us, it was: Branzino - never had this as sushi before, and it was good. Bonito (albacore) - this was good too Fluke - not as good as the others. I'd come back here definitely. read more

Sushi W - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

TLDR: Solid omakase for the price but nothing special We went and did the dinner omakase (around $70 with tax and tip) for 12 pieces. The layout and service was good but it was the omakase experience was lacking. It was difficult to hear the sushi chef and the pace of the meal felt rushed. The fish itself was of good quality except for a piece where my friend found a scale (yikes). The pieces were generally very fresh and paired well with various sauces brushed on. read more

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Great value omakase with set menu that is affordable enough that you could almost include on regular sushi craving or rotation days. Great lunch special pricing and the basic and premium menu includes 3 daily fish specials with some good appetizer specials. The other locations are similarly good. read more

3.5/5 Solid Omakase for total of $57 (10 pieces & 2 hand rolls) and they don't charge for tip! You can also ask them to put less wasabi if the spicy level is too much. I didn't expect them to have sauce in the rice and that made the nigiri fall apart sometimes. I definitely would recommend this for Lunch since it's $38 though. Definitely make sure to make reservations! They make your entire party do Omakase if you sit at the counter! read more

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Sushi W is omakase focused only ! We did the 15 nigiris omakase with 2 handrolls and shared a bottle of cold sake. Absolutely enjoyed our time here. Our chef was friendly, efficient, while one of the hostess explained to us what nigiri was coming to us. read more

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We went here for the dinner omakase menu. We just went with the basic, which was more than enough food. The food was all excellent, at a reasonable pricepoint. The hand rolls were my favorite, as were the fatty tuna items. Some of the items felt a bit too creative, with things like lemon and basil seasoning; personally I would have preferred to lean more on the fish itself, but overall super, super good! read more

Sushi W - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

After hearing about the prices and quality of the omakase here, I knew I had to try it. I compared the menus and decided that the lunch special was the most worth it to me. Lunch reservations are pretty hard to come by if you aren't on top of booking as there only seems to be 6 spots a seating and only two lunch seatings a day. Luckily, a spot opened up when I was checking. The seating is for an hour which is twice as long as other lower end omakase places. The lunch special was $38, and that already includes tip. 10 piece nigiri and 2 handrolls, a steal. I opted to add a chutoro with soy sauce nigiri at the end as well. My bill after tax came out to around ~$50. The pieces of fish were super fresh. There were some more creative seasonings on some pieces, and I enjoyed most of the nigiri. The location is a bit far from everything else, but if you find yourself craving good sushi at an affordable price, it's worth coming here. read more

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Such a great experience! Stumbled upon this place and saw they have $38 lunch special, 10 nigiri and 2 hand rolls. Made reservation for 12 pm, but ran late and showed up at 12:15. By then they could only serve lunch special (vs their premium or original menus) but that's what we wanted anyway. We were able to order a la carte at the end which was nice. Great ambiance, delicious food, and fast! read more

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I've been wanting to try Sushi W for a while now because $38 for their lunch omakase with quality fish is an unbeatable price. The other omakase experiences I've had featured pieces that were a little more frilly and fancy, but I have no complaints at this price point! The lunch special includes 10 pieces of nigiri and two hand rolls. My favorite pieces were the kampachi with pesto and the hand rolls! There were 12 seats at the bar, and they cycled people in and out at the hour. I was able to snag a reservation only a few days in advance, but I was there on a weekday. No complaints! I thoroughly enjoyed this experience and felt that the quality and quantity were very good for the price. read more

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Great omakase deal!! Randomly found this place on Instagram and made a reservation right away! We did the premium and it came with 15 pieces + 2 hand rolls - all for $68 The staff was very friendly; we got to our reservation about 10 mins early and we were offered complimentary snacks while we waited. Once seated, staff was very attentive and accommodating and never missed to explain each course. For the food itself, every piece was so unique and frickin delicious!! For the price you pay, the quality was insanely good. Be sure to make a reservation prior to visiting because there's only 12 seats for every hour from 6-9PM. Can't wait to visit again! read more

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We went to Sushi W for the first time. Since it was our first time there, we ordered the Lunch Omakase, an entry-level menu consisting of ten nigiri sushi and two temaki rolls for $38. It was a great deal! Today's nigiri selection included marinated tuna, amberjack, branzino, squid, sablefish, salmon, scallop, Spanish mackerel, tilefish, and eel. The temaki rolls were a minced bluefin tuna and takuan roll and a minced salmon and scallion roll. The sushi was impeccable--the red vinegared rice, toppings, and preparation were all top-notch, making it absolutely delicious. The marinated tuna and scallop were especially exquisite, melting in our mouths with incredible flavor. Additionally, the chef personally prepared and served each piece, ensuring that we enjoyed the sushi at its peak freshness. Offering this much variety at this price is a steal. Manhattan is a fierce sushi battleground, but I really hope this restaurant survives. read more

I love omakase and decided to check out the new location of Sushi W on the LES. [[HIGHLIGHT]]There weren't many people so we were able to grab the last seating on a Sunday night.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] This is the most thoroughly explained omakase I've been to. They explained every piece as it came out, and even told us how to eat each one. Everyone was very friendly and I was actually very full by the end which doesn't normally happen at omakase. read more

My fiancé and I had dinner here last night and we enjoyed our meal for the most part! We opted for the premium omakase, which includes 15 nigiris and 2 hand rolls. I also ordered hot green tea for $3.50. Sushi W is a "no tip" establishment so we only paid $63/person + $3.50 + tax. A steal! I was initially caught off guard as there was only 1 staff member of Asian descent working there (one of the two sushi chefs who was preparing food for the other side of the table). The food was still prepared beautifully and authentically, but it just wasn't something I expected as all the other omakase restaurants we've been to always had Japanese chefs behind the counter. I enjoyed that the nigiri is listed on the chalkboards so we knew what to look forward to and that our waiter always told us which nigiri was presented to us as Chef Neil served it to us. Our waiter was also very quick with water and tea refills. Overall, excellent service! The highlights of my meal: - Sablefish: Always a favorite of mine at an omakase! - Scallop: So creamy and sweet! A favorite of mine at any sushi restaurant that serves it. - Uni - Chutoro nigiri (only served with premium omakase): Both chutoro were delicious but I favored the one served with soy sauce. - Branzino with lemon zest: One of the "fish of the day" nigiris. Delicious! I also loved how the salmon roe was served (see one of the videos I posted)! They place the nori and rice in your hand and top it off with a scoop of salmon roe, you pinch the top and eat it in one bite, then everyone claps for you hahah gotta love when people applaud me for stuffing my face! My least favorites were 2 of the "fish of the day" nigiri - Spanish mackerel and fluke. They were chewy and I could've done without them. Keep in mind that each reservation is only 1 hour long (5-6pm, 6-7pm, etc). I had hoped there was enough time to order an additional sablefish nigiri a la carte, but unfortunately we were rushed out at 5:58pm to allow them time to clean up and be ready for the 6pm reservation. I understand the importance of starting on time, but it was such an abrupt end to an otherwise nice meal. They should allow 5-10 minutes between each reservation time to clean and set up so that diners aren't rushed out. HELPFUL TIPS: We got metered street parking a block away and had delicious bubble tea for dessert at Shiny Tea! When you walk out the door of Sushi W, turn right and Shiny Tea will be a literal hole-in-the-wall bubble tea stop 2 or 3 stores down :) read more

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I opted in for the lunch menu and wasn't expecting too much. For the small cost I was expecting less and a 'you get what you pay for' experience. Everything was great. The owner of the restaurant had accompanied us throughout the courses, explaining the course. It is clear that the business is very intentional with everything they do from the selection of fish, quality of dishes, friendliness of the staff and much more. read more

Sushi W - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

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Got the premium omakase for my family and I. Reservations are necessary because it's a small space - maybe enough seats for 10~ people! I noted on the reservation that this was a late birthday dinner for my mom, and they did not disappoint - they turned off the lights and handed her a nigiri with a candle in it and she teared up (my mom typically never cries). In short, this place made our day! My favorite pieces were the chutoro and uni, but everything else was good as well. They do give you a little more rice and the sushi is not as high quality as what you'd get at Nakazawa for instance, but for the price you pay (gratuity is included in the listed prices), it's INCREDIBLE. In midtown the same prices would get you average sushi, maybe less nigiri pieces, and definitely no omakase experience. Servers are really kind. (By the way, don't be surprised if there are no japanese sushi chefs at the counter) I honestly feel like we're just stealing from the place because how are they even making a profit? Hoping to come back and introduce more loved ones to omakase here :) read more

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Food was amazing and a great omakase spot to start on your Omkase journey. Service was good and very attentive to the needs during your stay. The Ambiance was dim and chill which was a nice change of pace from the other bright omakase spots. Sadly I don't remember each pieces but happy I am able to share this experience with everyone! As always don't take my word for it and try it for yourself! read more

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Overall: 4/5 Food: 4/5 - We got the lunch omakase deal and liked almost all of the rolls! There were 10 rolls and almost all of them were pretty good. The taste of the fish was pretty fresh and good. Value : 5/5 - The omakase lunch dean is $38 but I also got the chu -toro which was an extra $8. I think the value is pretty good for what it is. Service : 5/5 - The service was pretty good and fast. The chef was assembling the rolls in front of us and was nice and we got water refills often. Overall, the place was great ! I would recommend. read more

After trying dozens of omakase spots in the city, Sushi W ranks top for best value for quantity. The best perk is that there's no gratuity for this restaurant; the tip is built into the pricing itself. For $53, you get 12 nigiri pieces and 1 handroll. The restaurant is intimate, calming and truly a wonderful bar seating experience. The only con is that it feels like a pretty rushed experience (we were in and out of the restaurant no more than 40 minutes in total). Overall, a great budget omakase option if you're in the area! Reservations were super easy to make online. read more

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Genuinely SO worth it. I initially came by for the famed $38 lunch omakase, but was so wowed that I upgraded to the premium (which was still much cheaper than other omakase experiences at only $68 with hospitality included)! The food was AMAZING, and the staff was very attentive. They explained nearly every dish to us, and the service was in and out (~50 minutes). I could tell this restaurant cared deeply about good service, even asking us to fill out a questionnaire at the end if there was anything they could work on! The restaurant itself felt very intimate with one sushi bar around the chef, but it was so much fun watching the chef at work. Highly recommend as a beginner omakase experience! read more

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Great omakase deal. Premium omakase for $68 (tip included), includes 15 nigiri and 2 hand rolls...just enough to get me full! Fish was very fresh. I docked a star because I think the rice could have been cooked just slightly longer. The consistency reminded me much of brown rice. Aside from that, the staff were all friendly and helpful. The restaurant is small and modern. There are 12 seats at the bar. We had 2 sushi chefs. Our 9PM reservation was fully booked on a Friday. We finished by 10PM. read more

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Highly recommend . Because the deal for omakase is quite good, they keep a tight ship. Make sure you reserve in advance , and come on time . They will get your dietary preferences at the very beginning and seat you around the bar . As each sushi is made, the chef explains and places the piece on your designated receiving plate . The sushi was delicious. The place is clean, simple, with muted lighting so that you can focus on the food and the chefs at work . read more

Delicious omakase with a good mix of old classics and new ideas. The chu toro with sea salt was a favourite, and the texture they got out of some pieces with the torch was incredible. Overall it was a great meal and decent value, but I think it could have been perfect with a dessert and a few tweaks to their interior / decor vibes. read more

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This is a really good reasonably priced Omakase in NYC. The experience takes an hour and there's the option between basic and premium courses. I'd suggest the premium which is $68 and comes with 17 pieces. Cure small ambience and only seats 12 people per hour for a full house seating. I did wish the course came with dessert though at the end. I had a really enjoyable first experience and for the price point it did not disappoint. They try to abide the no tipping culture of Japan so the total price is what you pay for, with tax it's $74. Reservation is required but I highly recommend checking this spot out! read more

Sushi W - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

For me, this is the best sushi experience in New York, a remarkably exquisite omokase that is a fraction of the cost of any other sushi restaurant I've ever been to, and I've been to many. Pitch perfect, easy jazz music and soft lighting help set the tone for this lovely adventure. Every piece is a dream, quiet and polite, this is a place for adults, not children looking for a spicy tuna roll and sake bombs. You reserve your spot and it lasts an hour, a peaceful delicious hour. The special omokase is 65.00, which includes gratuity. It feels like a 250-300.00 omokase to me. I've done it twice now and cannot wait to go back. read more

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Solid value place. The for the price point, can't be beat for the area. Favorites were mainly the tuna dishes but everything was decent. If you're ever around for lunch, that's the best bang for your buck. read more

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For the price of $63, premium omakase is decent deal, 15 nigiri pieces and 2 hand rolls. The rice is lightly marinated and you do not need additional soy sauce to dip. Some pieces were also brushed with sauces or torched. Overall, it's a pleasant dining experience. Every piece was sent out smoothly as expected. Fish is very fresh in general. Premium also included a piece of short rib and it is so buttery and flavorful. The meal was concluded within one hour without dessert. I would recommend this restaurant and revisit it in future as well. Make sure reserve your spots via Resy because the restaurant may turn away walk in. read more

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Came here for lunch to celebrate my friend's birthday. Everything is very low key here. From the outside, to the selection of drinks and to the decor and seating. The venue is not big and for lunch, they have one hour seating that you can reserve on RESY. Wasn't hard to reserve BUT the owner/manager did turn clients away for the 1pm seating. There are 7 seats around the sushi counter. I'm not sure if they can usually accommodate more but they only had one sushi chef for lunch. There are three choices for lunch. $33, which is the basic lunch omakase without Ikura. $48 basic omakase that comes with 12 rolls and 2 hand rolls, $68, premium omakase plus 3 more nigiri which was two types of Chu toro and one kalbi. All the types of fish are written on the board behind the chef. There were two fish of the day, and today's were branzino and Spanish Mackerel. Since this is a celebration and we did trek all the way there, we opted for the Premium Omakase set so we can try everything. Everything was very fresh and we enjoyed all the pieces. The price really can't be beat and I'm not sure how they maintain their prices especially with the no tipping policy (wow). Drinks options are Orion beer and sake. As for authenticity, even though there were soy sauce dishes, we didn't get any soy sauce. The rice already has soy sauce and wasabi in it. The sushi chef Leo also wasn't Asian or Japanese and I'm not sure how experienced he was. He did great and was able to accommodate our request for less rice. We did get a chance to speak with Dora, the manager and owner who is Taiwanese and her husband is From Japan. I would definitely recommend this place for the price. Not sure how they keep the price point so low but we enjoyed our meal and service. read more

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I've been to Sushi W a couple times now, trying the lunch and dinner, and it's always a delightful experience. Pieces are on the smaller side but that's also because this is by far the cheapest omakase you'll find in NYC. The flavors are delicious. It's a small restaurant but very efficient. read more

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Small intimate omakase - the slot doesn't begin until all parties in the slot have arrived! They let you select which tier of omakase you'd like and which premium options are included. There is time in between courses while the other parties are being served in real time. Delicious fresh and very competitively priced! Be sure to make an appointment! read more

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First time having omakase and wanted to try something more affordable to dip my toes in, so I booked a lunch reservation for just myself - reservations are pretty much required due to the limited seating, and I saw some people who didn't have one turned away. You'll have to reserve pretty far out, and probably couldn't do a group bigger than 3. I got the lunch set with 12 pieces for a very reasonable $36 with tax; there is no tipping which is quite a perk (though prices are apparently going up by $5 for each tier in 2023). Minor nitpicks up were that the sushi chef was pretty soft-spoken so I missed the name of one of the daily specials (maybe they can write them somewhere?), and our hour-long slot went overtime (no problem for me but someone in the next slot was upset about being seated late). I also wish I got a quick tutorial as a first-time omakase eater, but I picked things up as the meal went on. Overall, the meal was excellent! I was comfortably full after just the lunch set, and I loved the variety and careful construction by the chef right in front of you. Honestly, I feel no need to visit one of those $100+ omakase places given the price and quality of this spot (plus, maybe I'd prefer to save my bank account and not know what I'm missing). Standout pieces for me were: - Scallop: very simply done but I'm a big scallop fan and it showcased scallop perfectly. - Unagi: still hot and possibly cooked in-house, lighter and more flavorful than the typical unagi I've had. - Branzino: one of the daily specials, finished with lemon juice so had a neat Mediterranean flair. - Sablefish: my favorite by far, it's dramatically seared with a blowtorch and is like an amazingly tender rare steak in fish form. One of the best pieces of sushi I've had anywhere! read more

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Food 10/10 Fresh nigiri and handrolls, outstanding for the price. The toro hit different, we got the premium omakase for just $63, so it was a great deal. The galbi was torched and that was amazing at well. Loved the tuna hand roll, honestly everything was superb. The rice to fish ratio was perfect as well. Atmosphere 10/10 Very cozy little store on Broadway, loved the minimalist design and high ceiling, great setup, intimate view of the chef. Service 10/10 Super accomodating and friendly staff. Thought it was really cute they asked for feedback. No tip! Chefs were very efficient and professional as well. Great overall. read more

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I think I may have found one of the cheapest omakase experiences you can get in NYC. Let me know where you can get 14 pieces (12 Nigiri and 2 Handroll) for $48 elsewhere. With that said, you're getting what you paid for, so I wouldn't expect it to be top notch stuff here. But the fish seem to be fresh and they do have some creativity in presenting some of their pieces. On two occasions, they will ask you to hold out your hand, as the piece will be served on seaweed, and then they'll dump salmon roe on one and uni on another. They're pretty good with taking care of their left handed diners. They were a little too wasabi happy with some of the sushis, which was what all I tasted and no fish taste. They are also good at memorizing who is getting what as there were three other parties that showed up late all at different times (which is a no no for omakase). One group was even 30 minutes late, but that's none of my business (*sips tea). Overall, this is a pretty good starting point to get your feet wet and experience what omakase is like without breaking the bank and not feel super rushed throughout the experience. read more

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Came with 2 friends on a random Monday night and we all absolutely loved it. The place was so cute and cozy and every single seat is around the counter so you can see the entire process of each piece and have it immediately to ensure that the rice is still warm when you eat it. The creation of each piece was literally artful and the fallacies of each piece were so well curated and we honestly couldn't tell you we had one single favorite piece. The prices are amazing and the staff is extremely courteous. I will DEFINITELY be coming back. read more

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Great omakase spot in the neighborhood! Love it will go back! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Clean space small cozy[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] food was tasty and service was great too. read more

I loved our experience here at Sushi W for a no-frills and quick, affordable Omakase! For $68 per person and it's a no tipping joint, we did the premium omakase experience and for a place as small as this, definitely get a reservation The quality of the rice and fish was immaculate for the price point for 17 total pieces. My qualm with this place is I literally had no idea what I was eating 75% of the time. The chefs would mention it but all I could hear were mumbles and none of my friends could hear either. We just made assumptions. The other 25% of the time we could hear or the other staff would tell us. One weird thing was the staff involvement as there was a ikura hand roll. The staff wanted to be sure we ate it in one bite so when the chef handed you the roll, they would be behind you saying one bite and then "good job" once you ate it. I found it odd, but service was great here. I never had to ask for a water refill or for more green tea refills! We were in and out in less than 70 minutes and it was a good amount of food, but if I was hungry hungry I would probably need to grab food on the way back. Definitely recommend this place! read more

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Maybe the best sushi bargain for your buck in the city. We were still hungry after but for the portion size and the price, it can't be beat. The fish portion was on the average to larger size and the fish tasted fresh. Good quality without the frills. My only comments would be that (1) I agree with some of the reviews that the wasabi distribution is uneven and a bit too heavy and (2) the temperature of the rice was too warm. But overall, fantastic find. And please get more sake options! They only had 3 - we tried the premium and enjoyed it but would love to see more options. Also be sure to stop by the bubble tea spot next door - it's the best in the city! read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Sushi W delivers a calm and elegant dining experience that centers quality, craftsmanship, and hospitality.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]From the moment you walk in, everything feels curated; not flashy, but precise and confident in its simplicity.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We opted for the premium omakase at $68.00 each, which unfolded beautifully. Every piece was fresh and thoughtfully composed, from the melt in your mouth toro to the bright snapper with just a brush of soy. The sushi rice was warm and seasoned just right, bringing out the best in each cut. Presentation was clean and minimal, letting the ingredients do the talking. One thing that stood out beyond the food was their no tipping policy. It is clearly communicated and built into the service, which allows you to enjoy the meal without thinking about add ons at the end. It feels intentional and modern, and the service still felt highly attentive, professional, and gracious throughout. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The space is quiet, with a sleek design that suits the pace of the meal.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] You are encouraged to slow down and savor each course, and the staff gives you room to enjoy while staying present when needed. Sushi W is a beautifully executed sushi experience with a progressive approach to service. Perfect for special occasions or anyone looking to appreciate sushi in its most elegant form. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Great concept !! Omakase seating for 1 hour only and it works phenomenally!!![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Great food with very few choices to be made. Chefs are right in front of you making each piece and there's 2-3 people walking behind you telling you what you're having. There's a chalk board showing you the order of what you're getting. But who can keep track of each delicious morsel you're putting into your mouth. Whether it was the salmon, tuna, sea urchin or any of the of the other items they were all fresh and delicious. [[HIGHLIGHT]]There's some background music playing but the ambiance is what's going in your mouth each time.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The cost is cheap for what you're getting! Two of us with me getting 2 extra pieces was $140 and there's No Tipping allowed ( we left a $20 on the bar but didn't have to) .. I just left and I'm planning my next trip already. You need to make a reservation it's very limited seating and very well worth it. Run don't wait !! read more

A fairly new, affordable omakase spot on the UWS! Heard about this from a few friends and also saw it on Instagram, so my friend and I decided to visit when he came to visit. We made reservations pretty last minute and were able to get a spot though think we got the last one and there weren't availabilities on other days. The nigiri was fine, don't think any stood out in particular but also have no complaints at all! I would say that the amount of wasabi put in was quite inconsistent - some had a lot and some I felt like had none at all. Instead of giving us a prepared wet towel to clean our fingers between each nigiri, we only got one of the disposable, prepackaged wipe at the beginning that we had to use throughout which I didn't like. One thing was that they gave us feedback forms 2/3 of the way through the meal which I thought was weird. We were still eating but we also felt obligated to write them some feedback. Service was okay, obviously not the level of higher end places, but you can tell they tried. My friend's and my jacket both got knocked on the ground even though we were both leaning back on it. A little rushed, but not too bad. The price is inclusive of tip which is great - think it's super affordable and definitely is a value omakase place. read more

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A great value omakase and a perfect starter omakase if you're not looking to splurge for your first one. The whole operation was super efficient and the pieces were well made and delicious. They also put on a little show for some pieces with the blowtorch and spooning the roe into your handroll. Definitely make reservations in advance since there are only a few spots per hour. I went on a Monday and it was booked out. read more

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