Omggg the food here took me to HEAVEN, each bite tastes soooo good i was screaming inside. Fish tastes fresh and flavorful toppings. Their service was very nice and attentive as well. They gave us complimentary sake :) Definitely will come back and recommend to any omakase fan! read more

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Best omakase ive had. All the fish tasted great. Everything was very fresh. Service was very good. read more

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Amazing, succulent, delicious sushi pieces! Can't pronounce the name of this, but it was buttery soft. Would def try again read more

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This omakase spot in NYC is one of the best deals you can get in NYC--16 courses for $56 (and right now, they are doing a free large sake for 2 deal!). My friend and I came for their dinner service and loved it. The variety in their courses was amazing and each of the garnish pairings was so good and some were pretty unique! The fish itself was good quality and tasted great. I left definitely full, and would definitely love to come back. read more

Amazing. No notes. No words can do it justice for our experience here. Christine and Chef were awesome. They were friendly, funny, and so attentive. We loved our experience here and they were a huge part of the fun vibes and overall experience. Reservations were easy to make on Resy, and we had a large group too! For our time slot, we had the Classic omakase set and it was PERFECT. The food was fantastic and honestly some of the best sushi we've had. The portions were generous and everything tasted amazinggggg. My favorite was the striped jack and scallop! Everything was super fresh and chef even caught the eel himself! For drinks, we highly recommend the House Sake -- it was crisp and refreshing. read more

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I'd recommend this to anyone that hasn't been to an omakase before and want the experience but not break the bank! It's a $56 pp for a 16 set course. The service was amazing as it's always fun to watch the chefs prepare your food in front of you. I'd say the atmosphere was on the livelier side, but it could be just the night we went. I didn't include all the courses, but my favorite was definitely the salmon w foie gras, A5 Wagyu, Eel, and the Otoro w caviar! EVERYTHING was high quality and fresh and literally melted in your mouth! 10/10! read more

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Came to Oma Omakase with some friends and made a reservation ahead of time. Overall, this was a really enjoyable omakase experience! There were multiple courses consisting mostly of different sushi pieces, along with a hand roll and a scoop of matcha ice cream at the end. There was a good mix of cold sushi as well as pieces that were torched right in front of us. My favorites were definitely the ones with truffle--the flavor paired really well with the fish. The chefs were very efficient at preparing and serving each course. My only complaint was that they didn't really announce or explain what each piece was unless you asked. I've been to another omakase where they had a menu in front of you outlining each course, and I wish they had something similar here so you could easily follow along with what you were eating. We also happened to come during a time when they were offering free sake, which made the experience even better! Our waiter was very generous and kept giving us shots throughout the meal, which we definitely enjoyed. It is on the pricier side, but considering the number of courses, quality of the food, and service, I thought it was worth it. Overall, I really enjoyed the experience and had a great time! read more

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Still raving about uka the day after. The service was 10/10. Once you sit down, it's constant hot tea, water and cleaning anything that drops on your plate or near you. They were very attentive. They have super nice artwork, dishes they serve the food on, and the VIP experience ambiance was intimate and efficient. Downstairs also looked great although a bit louder. Would go back for non-VIP as well. The 18 course menu was phenomenal. No complaints on any of them. The favorite was the piece with a warm yuzu sauce on it. Super unique! Even the basic pieces were so fresh and tasty. Dessert was phenomenal with cheesecake and fig ice cream. Not too great and a nice pair. Highly recommend for a special occasion and for omakase lovers. read more

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Wanted to do a omakase before a concert, so made a 5 PM reservation for the classic omakase (16 Courses for $56, including one appetizer, miso soup, 12 nigiri, one handroll, and matcha ice cream). We arrived right at 5 and were seated promptly. There was a promotion for a bottle of house sake for every two diners for 5PM reservations, we only received one bottle for 4 diners but decided that would be enough. The sake was served after the soup was served which was a couple of courses in. The staff was consistently refilling both the sake glasses and the water glasses. In general, the fish tasted decently fresh, with a reasonable fish to rice ratio. A lot of the pieces were seared or had toppings, so the original flavor of the fish wasn't the focus, but I enjoyed the uniqueness of it and I'm a fan of seared fish. It is definitely a personal preference though. My favorite was the double otoro. Also, botan ebi ($15 à la carte) was replaced with hotate ($9), but nothing was mentioned until we asked the staff, who said that they were out of the ebi. IMO it would've been better if they were more upfront when serving the substitution. Meal was fast paced but did not feel rushed, 75 minutes was sufficient. Left feeling decently full, and staff was friendly. The space inside is modern and sleek, and the atmosphere is pretty casual. Some additional notes: *There is only one restroom so there was quite a wait, and the line was behind the back counter seats. *There was a 10% discount for cash * I appreciated how easy it was to make the reservation on Resy read more

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Delicious food at an amazing price! Best omakase experience in NYC! Yes yes yes! Fish is fresh and do flavorful! What an amazing experience. Delicious. read more

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Absolutely loved our experience at Uka Omakase! Everything was incredibly fresh, beautifully presented, and full of amazing flavor. The ambiance is gorgeous and creates such an intimate, elevated dining experience. The service was also exceptional--everyone was attentive, welcoming, and made the entire evening feel special. You can really tell how much care goes into every detail, from the atmosphere to each course. Such a beautiful experience from start to finish, and we will definitely be back! read more

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Going to start with some criticisms, but overall, HIGHLY RECOMMEND!! For just the food and ambiance, I'd actually give this place 4 stars since the toro pieces had some tendon, making it a bit hard to chew through. Also, the staff's work process in making the food often felt rushed, but still took a while to come out, so maybe they could work on establishing a better system for making the dishes. That being said though, THE VALUE IS INSANE!! $56 for 16 courses (including chutoro, otoro, hokkaido scallop, unagi, and A5) + sake is actually unheard of. Other than the bit of tendon, the fish quality was amazing and the pieces were very creatively crafted. Some standouts for me were the sashimi with a snappy noodle, sablefish, salmon with foie gras, and unagi. read more

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So walking by and I saw this place and decided to give it a try. The price was great for a 16 items omakase! What a gem. It was easy to make a reservation and they have 2 tables. I got in the later seating. I have to say, I'm glad I saw this! Just wish my niece was here. A lot of promos I have to say. Great flavors on the fish. Fav- mushroom one, Wagyu was good. Least fav-Shrimp was slimy Great service! Would totally recommend!! SYOY! read more

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What a great little place. 16 courses for $56! And they have cash price! Woot woot! Everything was already all prepped and sliced up but everything tasted super fresh and well coordinated. Liked every bite! I couldnt taste the wasabi so I asked for more on the side. It's a very intimate setting where everyone is sat at the bar. They serve everyone at the same time fish by fish so it might take a while to finish the meal... as most omakases are done. However i do think this place can just serve the entire set at once since everything is precut already. But perhaps people want the "omakase" like experience. Came here during lunch and it was a quiet vibe. I wonder if evening is different. I want to come here with the girlies!! Wish they had one in LA. They also gave a free sake shot (or 2) mid meal... The green tea ice cream was very yummy. I left very happy read more

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insane !! absolutely insane how delicious and affordable this dinner was... 16 courses with a free bottle of sake. quite literally one of my favorite omakase experiences read more

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Fantastic deal $56 for 16 courses and a $25 uni supplement! Everything was super fresh and innovative with new fusion toppings! If you're in the first or last seating, you get a free house sake which is a steal! Would definitely recommend if you're looking for an affordable omakase in the city! On top of that, the sushi chef looking super fresh in his LV outfit! read more

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Now that oyster season is wrapping up, my newest obsession is finding the most amazing Omakase experiences in the city. I swear, I wish I was inclined for cheaper hobbies, but here we all are. I heard about Uka and their incredible $56 omakase experience and signed up immediately. If you make reservations at 5 PM, you get a free bottle of sake. I'm not a huge drinker so I didn't really go there with the expectation to get a lot of sake and I assumed because I was a solo diner that I probably didn't qualify for it anyway. However, as soon as we got seated, Kyle came out with a clay bottle of the house, sake and poured some for me generously. The rest of the experience is a little bit of a tipsy blur, but let's just say the sake was pouring, and the sushi pieces were coming in one after another. We started with the house marinated salmon, which was beautifully briny and on a bed of some nice textural noodles and kelp, which I really enjoyed. The Toro topped with truffle mushrooms was absolutely divine. I'm never too crazy about the firmer cuts of fish, but even those were absolutely outstanding here. Everybody was having a really wonderful time and I deeply enjoyed talking to Kyle and Queena during service. They are such bright and wonderful young adult adults and I feel like in an establishment like this you really need that energy. Give those two a raise immediately!! I also ordered the add-on luxe piece that had Toro, wagyu, foie gras and uni. It came like a little Nori taco and was absolutely divine and totally worth the extra $25. You also get a discount if you pay in cash which I did, so if you are heading here, you should definitely take advantage of that. Thanks again for lighting up my Tuesday evening and I will definitely be back with company next time to this fantastic establishment !! read more

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Easily made a reservation online through Resy the day before. We were on the hunt for an omakase and found Uka Omakase on TikTok! We opted for the 16 course classic omakase for $56 and you definitely get your money worth! My favorite was the salmon with foie gras and the A5 wagyu! Staff is very friendly and even offered sake on the house. Would definitely recommend to anyone visiting in New York wanting omakase! read more

Amazing place definitely come! Staff is so nice and fish is fresh! 16 courses for $56 and if you do 5pm or 8:45pm reservation you get a free bottle of sake. Really great can't wait to come back. Sean and Jason are the best read more

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We found this place on a whim for a Saturday dinner reservation and this place absolute hit the mark in terms of service, cleanliness and food! My friend and I ended up getting the 16 course omakase every piece was a hit. I highly recommend this place if you're looking for a decently priced omakase read more

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Uka omakase is a spot that completely blew us away. From the moment we sat down, the hospitality was amazing...our waiter and chef were both so friendly, patient, and took the time to explain every single piece to us. They made the whole experience feel so welcoming and personal. What we also loved is that for an omakase spot in the city, the value is honestly incredible. A fresh 16-course omakase for around $56 is almost unheard of, especially with this level of quality. Every bite tasted incredibly fresh and literally melted in your mouth. You can really tell how much care goes into each course, and the experience felt way more high-end than the price point. Definitely a spot we'll be coming back to, we already want to try the VIP 18-course counter experience. read more

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Definitely worth the price for the food and services! For the 5pm slot you got the free sake! read more

Such a pleasant meal and definitely worth the price !! Sammie our server was extraordinary, so kind and friendly ! If you're in town, definitely worth it !! The fish was very fresh and tasty with the sauces. Ambiance is nice with subtle music in the background read more

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Review for July 12th. It's been a few years since I wrote a lengthy review, but it must be said because this is truly the worst SERVICE experience I've experienced in a long time. As a foodie who frequently enjoys upscale omakase, the extremely poor service at this restaurant immediately demonstrates why the price is as low as it is. You get what you pay for and if gross, rushed service at cheap price is important for you over a traditional, professional omakase experience, go for it. I called to make a reservation over the 2 days ago and the host said there were "lots of reservations available" at any hour that we wanted. I made a reservation for 5PM and stated we were celebrating my friend's birthday. Please note, the phone call, nor the reservation confirmation (picture attached) states that the seating is 75 minutes for the package we chose. My friend had issues with parking because the garage the restaurant recommended next door to them wasn't taking cars. I had checked in on for our 5PM reservation. The hostess at the stand asked me 4x to sit without my friend, which is odd because they confirmed writing it's my friends birthday. No regard for it and she was extremely pushy. She then says our time would be reduced as there's a turnover at 6:15PM. Once again, NO ONE told me this when I made the reservation on the phone and there's no note for it on my reservation booking they emailed me. I asked if they can switch us to 6:15PM then since my friend was running 20 minutes behind. She said no, they'd charge us a $100 cancellation fee. We weren't cancelling; I asked for a reschedule due to the direct fact that my confirmation didn't list a time slot. The DOZEN times I've gone to omakase at our usual spot (Sushi Jin) and not this cheap garbage restaurant Uka, omakase timing is generally 2 hour slots. No problem. We sat down and accepted that our time would be cut off at 6:15PM as the hostess said. During the meal, it was rushed. They were irritated at us the entire time. At the end, they served the ice cream and I literally hadn't taken a bite yet and one of the waiters comes up to us at 6:05PM and tells us we have to leave because their next batch of guests are coming in. If you're going to be strict about timing, then it can't be one sided. Is it an end time of 6:15PM or is it not? She saw we hadn't taken a bite of the dessert course yet either. Naturally, when they then slapped the bill at us, it had a minimum tip in place of 20% we then paid for gross service. And of course, no birthday aspects at all, as I did ask (understandably at an upcharge if we could have a candle or any indication of it being a birthday dinner). Thanks Uka, for ruining my friend's birthday dinner. Your service is poor. Your timing rules apply to customers, but apparently not yourself when you're literally pressuring customers off the table before the time you claim in the first place (75 minutes). Terrible service, on top of a forced gratuity when the service was not suffice to begin with. read more

The sushi was delicious and I loved the service that they provided. I got the lychee dream and that cocktail was refreshing and had interesting flavors read more

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I came here with 2 friends on a Wednesday night and they were packed! They currently offer $56 for 16 courses, which includes 2 apps, 12 nigiri pieces, a hand roll, and a dessert. The sushi was very fresh and served in a unique way. I especially loved the otoro piece with chutoro on top (tuna on tuna!) and the salmon piece with foie gras because I just love foie gras. The wait staff was also really nice and even gave us a free shot of house sake during the meal. We also got a bottle of the lychee sake to share and it paired well with the sushi. What really impressed me was the cups they served the sake in. At the bottom of the cup was a lotus flower and it was so pretty! Such a nice touch to the overall vibe and ambience. The dessert was also a nice finish to the meal. I love black sesame and this was a kind of sherbet (so less creamier and icier than ice cream) but still very flavorful! I'd definitely come back again because it's so affordable and the fish is such good quality. - Steelhead trout appetizer - Miso soup - Sea bream - Miso cod - Mackerel(?) with yuzu - Akami (bluefin tuna) with mushroom - Chutoro with wasabi - Otoro with chutoro on top (double tuna!) - Branzino with spicy garlic - Ima aji (mackerel) with seaweed paste - Scallop with yuzu sauce - Salmon with foie gras - A5 wagyu - Unagi (eel) - Chutoro hand roll - Black sesame sherbet - Yuki Nigori lychee sake read more

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Service was phenomenal, staff was so friendly. Food was so good! Worth every dollar! Would definitely recommend!

Food (5/5): Solid and fresh Omakase with a 16 course for $56 deal. The price is good but be aware they tack on a 25% automatic gratuity. Most of the cuts were melt in your mouth and amazing. Service (4/5): Good service and it's interesting that most of the chefs were decked out in designer clothes. The automatic 25% is a bit bothersome but the staff were helpful and we had no issues. Ambiance (5/5): Upscale decorated interior. In addition to the staff wearing designer, there were also rolex wall clocks and other overpriced flashy stuff around the restaurant. Interesting design choice but made the restaurant stand out. read more

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What a bargain 16 pcs omakase for $56 in Midtown! Started with miso soup and ended with yummy matcha ice cream, so satisfying!!! The service from the two waiters was warm and quite entertaining. Such a great Sunday brunch! read more

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I had a great time dining at Uka. They get very packed, but it wasn't very loud. I felt a bit rushed at the end, but the staff were all very nice nevertheless. The sushi chefs were also in such cool outfits. The food was great - everything was fresh and flavorful. They have very high reviews on Google because they give you an extra ikura piece if you rate them 5 stars. But overall I thought the experience was great and deserving of 5 stars. read more

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Wonderful omakase experience on a budget! We got the classic $56 15 course experience that came with a free sake bottle. All of the fish were so fresh, and the toppings add so much flavor (truffle, uni, yuzu, etc). The chef told us each dish and chatted with us a bit. Overall, quick and tasty experience! read more

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Great deal for omakase! I came when they had a deal - $56 per person, plus a free bottle of sake for every 2 guests. I was very impressed by the quality of the omakase, considering the price. They also served miso soup, an appetizer, and a dessert (black sesame ice cream) with the meal. I liked that they were not a traditional omakase; with every piece of fish they added some extra garnish or sauce to make it a unique experience. My favorite was the gindara (sablefish) with a delicious yuzu miso sauce that made it so creamy and buttery. The interior is quite large for an omakase restaurant (they have two sections). It feels warm and welcoming. read more

honestly such a good deal and every piece was so yummy!! Would highly recommend if you're ever in the area and make a reservation. My favorite pieces were the scallop, amberjack and toro. Would definitely be back again! Friendly service as well. read more

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This place has been on my tiktok for a while now but we finally got the chance to come by for our friend's birthday! They have two different bookings - VIP (18 courses) and regular which I believe is 16 courses but I think the menu is different. The VIP course is upstairs and the regular course is downstairs. The place itself is fairly spacious and the staff was super friendly and nice. They also have Hermes dishware which was a nice added touch! For sake - they have a decent list; separate by both sweet and dry sake. If you are a fan of sweet sake - I highly recommend the Yuzu one which was super tasty. The pacing was really good here and the fish was also very fresh. There was a good variety of different items - they also did not have a lot of torched items which I really liked as well. This isn't one of those omakase experience where the chief chats with you the whole time. But they did give us free shots of sake since it was our friend's birthday. Highly recommend checking out this omakase place - it is mid-tier affordable; the VIP course was $99 per person which isn't bad at all. read more

I left Uka Omakase feeling somewhat disappointed. While the fish itself was generally solid, several courses fell short of expectations. The miso soup was bland, the Hokkaido uni was surprisingly lacking in sweetness, and the scallop had a noticeably fishy flavor. Overall, none of the courses were particularly memorable. The service also left room for improvement. The pacing felt uneven - courses came out too quickly at the beginning of the meal, only to slow down considerably later on. In addition, the sushi chefs and staff appeared to be drinking throughout service and seemed visibly intoxicated. That said, everyone was genuinely friendly and welcoming. Overall, Uka Omakase does not meet the standard set by other affordable omakase restaurants in Manhattan. Given the experience, I would be unlikely to return. read more

I had the best experience here when I visited NY. We sat at the bar and were immediately served drinks and our first plate. It's low lit and we even made a new friend sitting at the bar! I would recommend 100% for their food quality and service. :) read more

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Food 10/10 Service 10/10 Ambiance 10/10 Made a Resy Reservation for 5PM reservation for this VIP 18 course, we were seated on their 2nd floor. Lucky us it was private , just the chief and a staff member. This is probably the most reasonable priced Omakase, the fish were fresh, their sashimi selection was excellent loved their seasoned salmon sashimi and the toro pieces the most. Each nigiri was very good fish to rice ratio was perfect. The service was really something else , maybe it was due to being the only guests in the vip counter but we had a lot of fun interacting with the chief and the staff. Overall I would recommend and would definitely come back. read more

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As a lover of sushi I waited wayyy too long to try Omakase but so glad that for my first time I came here. I was counting down the days for this feast!! We opted for the 2 omakase dinner for 56$ a person which is a steal. It also comes with a free bottle of house sake! We arrived half hour early before they even opened but they were kind enough to let us in to stay away from the heat. Watching them set up was amazing. It truly takes a village to create such a beautiful space and give such amazing service. We were sat all the way to the back of the restaurant which I assume goes by which omakase you order. There was a larger table towards the front and I did notice a second floor so I assume it depends on which level of regular or VIP as to where you are seated. But that just makes it all the more intimate. As we were seated they served us the miso marinated salmon appetizer which was not only delicious but beautiful vibrant colors. To not repeat myself each time, all the fish and even the wagyu was just so tender you barely needed to bite. The components of each sushi completed each slice of fish. Whether it was dried rose atop the sea bream or the foie gras on the salmon everything was spectacular. And the nice little palette cleanser of the ginger kept my mouth salivating. The sushi masters craft was just so beautiful to watch. How he delicately assembled the nigiri and using his knife to gently score the fish and still keeping the integrity of it was amazing. All my respect to him for keeping it cool under pressure with all eyes on him. The sake was also sooooo good. That has to be one of the smoothest sake I've ever had. Usually it just tastes like rubbing alcohol to me but this was perfect and really had me buzzed. It also helped that the wonderful waitress was keeping our glasses topped off and did a few shots with us as well! After downing all that sushi, they end it with a nice scoop of matcha ice cream which is the perfect ending. This is truly a one of a kind experience I think everyone needs to try. Sidenote: I have no idea what the names of the fish were so just enjoy the pictures ‍ read more

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56$ for 16 sushi courses (12 nigiri) was an absolute steal. You are seated at the sushi counter depending on what course you make your reservation for. Service was quick - we missed the names of the pieces, but we left happy. The vanilla ice cream lightly sprinkled with some tiny crunch brought the meal together at the end. The unagi nigiri was one of my personal favorites of the night. For the price, we were very happy - notably if you are looking for top tier sushi, this probably isn't the place for you. read more

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In my quest to try all the affordable omakases in the city, I found Uka omakase and was excited to try it out. Be sure to make a reservation! Our timing was full and it was right when they opened. We went during their "happy hour" timing and so got a discount on a bottle of sake. They are also very generous and offer a complimentary cup or two of their house sake to the guests. Overall, we weren't that blown away by the experience. We liked the variety of flavors and topping choices for some of the pieces. The fish also seemed decent quality. Our reservations lie in inconsistencies in the final sushi pieces that were served, and also the sizes of the pieces. I've been to a handful of budget omakase places now and this place had by far the smallest pieces. The size of the fish also had a lot of variety, even between the sizes served to our party. We had a lady next to us with a bright light who was filming and photographing all the pieces and we definitely felt that her pieces seemed a bit larger at times. In summary, Uka omakase wasn't bad but I think I would recommend other omakase places first. read more

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