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    Takumi Omakase

    4.6 (308 reviews)
    Ultra High-EndSushi Bars, Japanese
    Open • 5:00 pm - 11:30 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    TAKUMI OMAKASE ATMOSPHERE

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    Jenn C.

    Food: I've tried three different AYCE omakase places in NYC so far, and this is my favorite one so far both for its quality, variety, and taste. (They also offer non-AYCE omakase - 15 courses or 13 courses.) We were a group of four and thoroughly enjoyed our 23-course omakase before jumping into the AYCE rounds of ordering. The total meal is 90 minutes. The sushi chef asks which pieces you'd like to repeat and how many pieces each you'd like. AYCE pieces can be topped with uni and foie gras upon request. My favorite pieces were the toro caviar, scallop, wagyu uni, sweet shrimp uni, and spicy salmon cracker. There are certain appetizers and pieces that cannot be ordered for AYCE including the raw oyster, miso black cod, scallop (limited to one additional piece), and sweet shrimp. Overall, this is the best AYCE omakase I've tried and highly recommend you come here instead of Hatsu or Hayashi. Service: Service was phenomenal. Our water was constantly filled. Our sushi chef, Tony, was excellent and so friendly and engaging. We had a great time during our meal ordering from him and talking to him. Ambiance: The restaurant is not big. There is a sushi counter that seats about 12 people and then a few small tables on the side. The restaurant is nice and kept clean. Overall, I would HIGHLY recommend this restaurant!

    Austin L.

    This AYCE endless omakase experience for 90 minutes includes a 25-piece omakase to start. At the end of the course, you can get repeats of pieces, excluding ebi and uni. When I went, the chef allowed us to do 1 refill of Hotate and you can get anything else as much as you want. You can also get uni on top of anything even though you can get a refill of an uni piece itself. For $118, you get a lot of nigiri and fish, so it's definitely worth it if you come hungry! The course moves very fast so you can get to the endless part at the end. For me, personally, 25 courses is way too much and feels like they are trying to fill you up so your stomach barely has room to do the endless AYCE part. I felt very rushed so I didn't enjoy the timing of this omakase, but I'm sure if you come hungry, you'll feel like you got your money's worth.

    Lisa C.

    I had a great time dining at Takumi! We made same day reservations on Resy for their last time slot at 8:30 on a Thursday. You need to input your credit card information since they have a no show fee. They have the omakase bar option or tables (only two tables of two and one table of four). We booked specifically for their endless omakase, $118 + taxes and gratuities per person. They started us off with three appetizers - hamachi salad, miso cod, and oyster with yuzu cloud). The oyster was definitely my favourite. Then they served is the pieces of nigiri. The standouts were the botan ebi & uni, uni, wagyu & uni, toro & uni, king salmon with foie gras, and the sea bass. Unfortunately you can't reorder the uni, caviar, or botan ebi & uni but you can reorder items topped with uni and the foie gras. It's very similar to other unlimited omakase but they offer more options to order again than some of the other restaurants that I have visited. I found it nice that they gave us wet towels to wipe our fingers if we chose to eat with our hands. The staff were very kind and took the time to explain each dish, and answer any questions. Jah took care of us and he left us with a positive impression of the service and establishment.

    Marsha J.

    The BEST AYCE Omakase in NYC Hands down First BYOB Second it's an almost 25 piece tasting The for the AYCE you can get most of the pieces again (as opposed to 3-4 types of fish done over rice). They will jazz up all the pieces and you can order as much as you want I love it so much I'm going back again

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    Nikhila H.

    Best omakase in the city. Service is phenomenal and everyone is so attentive. Perfect for a little date night! We've tried their 15 course and unlimited omakase and both were amazing. Highly recommend the Dassai 23 sake - it pairs BEAUTIFULLY with all the dishes.

    Sofyan S.

    Food (5/5): Probably one of my favorite omakase spots especially with the AYCE offer it's amazing. I enjoy that unlike the other Omakase spots you get repeat the pieces from the Omakase. The best part is the quality is similar to the regular Omakase part. Other ayce spots, the AYCE part is lower quality or they significantly limit you to just the cheaper cuts. The entire Omakase was awesome with my favorites being the oyster, trout salmon, Toro tuna with foie gras, and scallop. Service (5/5): Our chef Lee was very communicative and friendly. He chatted with us for every piece and was super nice and helpful. Really enjoyed his company for the experience. Ambiance (4/5): Nice traditional sushi restaurant ambiance with about 12 person seating.

    Leticia C.

    Overall great experience, will definitely return. Food was delicious and the service was wonderful.

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    Alexa L.

    Just an update - came back for our anniversary and there's a slight update to their menu. They now have the "endless series" at $118pp After a course of like 24, you have the option of ordering more pieces from what was already served. I could only eat a few more after. This time, I really liked the king salmon with foie gras and of course the scallop with truffle sea salt and lime. We also ended our meal with the dessert (a matcha ice cream sandwich) it was great to cut through all the savory feel afterwards!

    Great omakase! We opted for the AYCE experience--the fish was fresh and delicious and the chef's menu had some great combinations. We were able to order multiple pieces of our favorites afterward and kept going until we were too full to eat any more! The chef was great and knowledgeable and staff were friendly and attentive.

    Dolonchapa C.

    They have multiple options to choose from - a 13 course, a 15 course ABs an AYCE (this has seating times that change by which day so check before reserving) They are a small place but super organized. They keep filling up your ginger. Great selection of sakes and wines as well. If you ask they will explain the different drinks and what it pairs with Every course was excellent - the toro, wagyu, miso cod stood out for me though. These were highlights of my meal. Very indulgent and well done. Even the eel which many places fall short at. Nice minimal pairings that go really well together I'll be back for the AYCE option because everything looked and tasted really nice and it seems like a great value for money The bar seating looked pretty sweet for date night They have complimentary dessert at the end which is not too sweet and perfect to finish your meal with

    An C.

    Came here in December for the $89 omakase and it was a great experience. I cannot imagine finding another 15 course omakase for the same price. Many of their fresh ingredients are imported from Japan which was surprising for their price, freshness, and quality. My favorite bites were the following: Seared Wagyu Fois gras Oyster Writing this review several months later and I still remember those bites. The interior is dim and intimate - my favorite. Staff are polite and you can order more rounds the end. Very likely to come back here next time I'm in town, especially now that I'm seeing AYCE omakase!!

    Poo L.

    This was our second time dining at Takumi and the experience remains gastronomic. We opted in for the Endless Series (AYCE) omakase experience, which included uni with majority of the pieces. The host was incredibly attentive, ensuring that we felt welcome and comfortable throughout the entire dining experience. Chef Lee was highly skilled, artfully crafting each sushi piece with speed and precision, while genuinely humorous and engaging. His passion for sushi was evident in every piece he presented, and his generosity with the fresh and flavorful ingredients were greatly appreciated. If you are looking for an exceptional omakase experience without breaking the bank, Takumi is the place to go. Thank you, Chef Lee and the entire team, for another fantastic evening.

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    Vincent F.

    Came here for late dinner at 8:15pm to 9:45pm for endless omakase 90 min. The chef made as much as he could for 90 min. He made 33 courses in that time and here are the combinations below: Amber jack Kumura oyster with ponzu sauce and yuzu foam Akami blue fin tuna with shitake mushroom Miso grilled cod Red snapper Torched king salmon Yellowtail with Pickled jalepeno Fatty tuna (otoro) with caviar & chives Hokkaido Scallop with truffle salt Sawara Spanish mackerel Trout crispy onion and yuzu sauce A5 Wagyu torched Hokkaido Uni Handroll Eel with foie gras kuromutsu Miso paste Salmon roe ikura Sea bass yuzu pepper salt Akami peppered radish Fatty tuna with pickled wasabi Wagyu with uni Salmon with yuzu miso sauce Ebi with uni Spicy yellowtail with wasabi cream Spanish mackerel with grated ginger Steel headed trout Amber jack with pickledJalepeno Otoro with foie gras Branzino with pesto paste Otoro and uni torched Akami with torched Shitake mushroom Steel headed trout with miso A5 Wagyu and uni Ice cream Overall this was such an amazing experience with high quality ingredients from Japan. I feel like chef has a lot of skills when making each course. My only gripe was the wasabi he put was too much. Usually it isn't an issue for us in omakase but here it hit our nose. About half way through we asked for no wasabi and so happy we did and we were able to enjoy the experience much more. The passion chef has is so clear. I hope this restaurant can go far because he really does deserve the business for the work he puts into it. Omakase tasted like most other omakases around the city (when ordered without the wasabe). Very very fresh ingredients. Highly recommend for people curious about omakase and hope to get a good value. The bill ended up being about $150/person after tip and tax but so worth the 33 courses (not including ice cream #34) Would love to come back here again with friends!

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    A relaxed very yummy omakase experience. Artistic without pretense. I think maybe only 3 $$$, not 4. Omakase is never inexpensive.

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    Did the ayce omakase with fam and we loved it! The fish were all super fresh and the apps were great. Would recommend!!

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    Ask the Community - Takumi Omakase

    How long does omakase dinner usually last we plan to visit for early dinner at 530 but have to go to a show?

    75 minutes and they hold to it! When we went, they seated a bunch of parties at the same time and each course came at the same time for everyone so it moves along.

    Do you get omakase if you book a resy reservation at the table vs omakase bar?

    Yes. You get omakase wherever you sit and however you make a reservation

    Hi! Can we bring our infant in a stroller?

    Is this boyb?

    Yes

    Can I bring an unfinished bottle of sake home if I can not finish the bottle?

    Yes!

    Need to get reservations? How long Walk-in welcome waiting for?

    I would get a reservation for sitting at the Omakase bar, not sure about walk ins otherwise but the counter books up!

    Will you have the $85 Omakase after June 20? If not, how much will the Omakase be after 6/20?

    After 6/20 is $89, hope see u soon

    Is the $89 omakase experience only for the month of June?

    Until June 20th

    Do you accommodate for allergies or religious observation (kosher)?

    Yes, let us know when u make reservations.

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