Best sushi experience ... the food tasted amazing and the fish was very fresh. However I was not satiated or full as the pieces were bite size small. Additionally the first two courses were sashimi consisting of 2 thinly slices of fish. If the omakase was 17 courses, I believe it would make the meal far more superior. read more

Zen Sushi Omakase - This is the waagu beef dish. Very small bit size ... although very small, it was tasty and delicious - Sushi Bars Near Me - New York, New York

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Soooooooooooo good. Have tried a lot of omakases in the city and can't stop thinking about this one!!!! Food - Fresh and a variety of dishes (sashimi,hand rolls, sushi, etc) Staff - lovely!!! So welcoming and fun. Vibe - intimate and cozy, great for a date! read more

I had a great experience at Zen Omakase. Every piece we were served was delicious, and I really enjoyed the overall experience. The quality of the fish was very fresh. The portions were also a decent size, I've been to a few omakase spots where I left still feeling hungry, but this time I actually left satisfied by the end of the meal. We were seated with Chef Readin, who was very sweet and took great care of us throughout the meal. He was a bit more quiet and shy, but I didn't mind that at all. The restaurant itself was very clean and nicely decorated. Overall, it was a great omakase experience and I really enjoyed it. read more

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Ambiance - casual, intimate, great for celebrations Service - exceptional, everything was timed really well and didn't feel rushed Food - fish quality & presentation was 10/10 read more

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I went for my anniversary and really enjoyed my time here! To start off: I ordered sake and I definitely really enjoyed the hakkaisan yukimuro 3 year aged as it's super fresh and full bodied. The yuzu one actually just taste like juice so if you don't like alcohol, that one is a good one and if you do like sake I would recommend the other one. Most of the sushi was fresh and tasty and comparable to other great omakase spots. Some notable pieces were their isaki piece for its unique flavor and texture and their truffle miso black cod which warmed my soul up immediately being warm on top of a bed of rice with yummy truffle on top. Their uni is good but I've had better. It was even better on an add on I recommend... I got the oyster caviar uni and it was definitely top tier! They offered me some free house sake closer to the end of the course and we ended up trying their birthcake! They gave us 1 for our anniversary which was such a surprise! Another party had an actual birthday and they played some music and turned on the strobe lights for him so much fun. The place is romantic and dark so you don't need to worry about looking your best. One of the more trendy omakase style decor vs that light cedar look. read more

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Such a wonderful Omakase!! There are so many in the city now, that they really have to have all the things to compete. 1. Fresh, innovative fish with garnishes 2. Friendly service/chef 3. Comfortable or beautiful atmosphere/ambiance My husband and I are omakase addicts! We had some friends in town from a small town and they had never been to an omakase before this one. I was SO happy when they told me we ruined sushi for them back in their home town. Because they won't be able to get this level of omakase without coming back to visit or flying to Japan! We were all super satisfied by this meal! read more

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Every piece was flavorful and fresh and service was wonderful by the chefs. Complimentary sake at the end was a nice touch. Ambiance was great, but slightly put off by the sales technique with the iPad photos of extra pieces at the end. Other than that, it was perfect! read more

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My first time going to an Omakase style restaurant. I was a bit skeptical that I would enjoy all the different fishes as I usually only order tuna and salmon. After this experience, I'm not sure I can go back to non-omakase style sushi anymore... it was so good! I can't even name the fishes I had, but they were ALL fresh tasting and yummy! Thank you Zen Sushi! Will be coming back soon! read more

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Fresh, affordable omakase with great variety. Chef was super kind and generous -- even gave us free sake and a sushi "birthday cake"! Highly recommend if you want quality without spending $$$. read more

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Love zen sushi, my absolute go to place. I love the ambiance, the service is great. would definitely recommend.

One of the best affordable omakase in NYC Fish is incredibly fresh, the service is warm and attentive, and the cozy vibe makes the whole experience feel extra special. If you're in the LES and craving omakase, Zen Sushi Omakase is 100% worth a visit. Definitely coming back. read more

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The fish here is exceptional. You can tell the chefs come from strong pedigree. The scallops were probably my favorite, but everything was well-prepared. They give you enough time, the sake selection is excellent, the price is fair, and the rice is exceptional. Nothing stood out as bad. I got the eel and foie gras add-on, and that was incredible too. You've gotta go. read more

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Made reservation for 5p for two on a Saturday and the place was pretty empty. There were only a handful of us at the counter. It was 89$ for 14 pieces and was very mediocre at best. A few pieces were a little on the fishy side, and overall, the portions were quite small -- we both left still feeling hungry. We were on the 11th piece 30-ish mins into the meal and that's also when they asked if we wanted to add additional pieces. Overall, service was great and staff were all super nice but food fell short for us. I think there are better places in the same price point. read more

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This restaurant exceeded our expectations. Every bite was an experience and Jeff did amazing at explaining each sushi read more

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The is some of the best sushi I have ever eaten in my life . The food is fresh, expertly prepared, and tastes like no other. The staff is friendly, knowledgeable and engaging. Run, do not walk!! You will hit be disappointed. Say hi to Jason. read more

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The fish here was spectacular! This place did a good job with seasonings and sauces on each dish--they complemented the fish well but did not overpower. There was not one dish we didn't like! The only thing that was rather disappointing was the ambiance. We read about people's fun omakase experiences where they got to chat with the staff, learn about the sushi, and engage with everyone else around them, but our sushi chef did not talk with us very much and only half the bar was filled when we went. It was pretty quiet inside and we could barely hear him when he was telling us what dish he was serving us. I would go again for the meal but would probably try someplace else for another experience. read more

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Absolutely delicious. It's a small hole in the wall type of place with limited seating so make sure to get a res! We enjoyed sitting at the bar but they have table options too. Extremely fresh and high quality ingredients makes this a great spot for omakase lovers. This is one of those places where you get there on time and everyone receives the same menu at the same time. The menu changes every week or so. It's also not too terribly expensive for what you get. The chef was very friendly and kind, as well as the staff. We really appreciated the hospitality and food presentation. One of my favorite pieces was the first one which had truffle. The aroma of truffle circulating the room made be very excited to try this one before I even saw it. There was a variety of fish, seafood, and it ended with a steak bite. Very lovely experience with a fantastic menu! read more

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The absolute best omakase experience! I've gone to many "upscale" omakases but this is my favorite thus far. Every piece melted in my mouth. The rice to fish ratio was perfection. I didn't feel overly fully at the end of the dinner which was such a nice feeling after omakase. The staff were so attentive and sweet and acknowledged my birthday. Cozy space perfect for special occasions. Would recommend 1000000%. read more

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The servers were very attentive. Had a really enjoyable time. Space feels very calming and clean. Food was good.

We ended up here twice in our short visit, thankfully! .. it's probably a little out of the way for cruise ship folks but locals.... It's a must! Yum! Great food, great quality fish and love that they bring in students and help them learn the language! really nice ppl here! read more

14-course journey at just $89. And YES, every bite was a masterpiece--from melt-in-your-mouth toro to the perfect uni moment. This spot is a hidden gem for sushi lovers who get it. Follow me @foodie.elite on IG & TikTok for more. read more

What a fantastic omakase spot. I went with my friend and we loved every single piece of the omakase. We order the extra piece at the end and we got the uni oyster and it was so fresh and delicious. Service was great and friendly and ambiance was super chill and laid back. read more

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For $140pp, my friends and I booked a 14 course omakase at Zen Sushi, with all you can drink sake and the entire space to ourselves. The 14 course menu featured a variety of items, many of which I felt were very unique for omakase. For example, they started us off with this delicious yellowtail dish, featuring a couple pieces of sashimi paired with a delicious sauce. Another was the frog muscle?? Some of my other favorites were the wagyu uni caviar piece, toro + truffle piece, and the kingfish piece. The chefs were super patient with us and even let us play our own music. They were super accommodating with any dietary restrictions we had among our group. In the end, they even brought us free mochi ice cream! Overall, this was such an amazing omakase experience - probably the best I've had in the city! read more

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3.5 food. Friendly service for lunch. Chef was engaging and sweet. Fast omakase wise not my favorite spot due to the fact that first two courses were sashimi and one course was cooked cod over rice. I'm typically trying to get as many pieces of nigiri as I can so 11 small-ish side pieces made me feel wanting more. $89 is a decent price range and flavor was good with nice pairing of various salt and other flavor enhancements. Favorite piece was Hokkaido uni. read more

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Another new omakase spot and they opened up in the lower east side. The set came with two appetizers, 11 nigiris, and 1 handrail. Some of my favorite pieces includes the shrimp which was super creamy, the toast which had many different layers of flavor, blue fin tuna and chutoro. Overall, really great new addition to the neighborhood. . read more

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Zen Sushi Omakase is one of the best LES omakase spots right now. Quality fish, solid pacing, and great value for NYC. I've been to a lot of omakase places and this one is a repeat for me. read more

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15 course omakase is very modestly priced for the quality you get. I've had a lot of omakases recently so this didn't stick out much but the staff is what made this experience unique. Atmosphere is intimate as there's limited counter space. read more

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It's very amazing sushi omakasa restaurant! I love it . Everything is so delicious . The sushi chef was funny service was great too. The restaurant very nice and clean and you can walk in they promotion special prices read more

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Very affordable omakase in NYC. The space was little small but perfect for omakase (only has omakase sitting). The chefs were very friendly too. The sushi quality was great but the portion wall little small for me. But they use very fresh uni, caviar, wagyu, and more. Great place for date night or with friend! read more

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Truly a warm and amazing experience with a 14 course omakase priced so well! The countertop seats about 10, so your seating is not diluted by there being too many diners for the chefs to provide an excellent service to. Chef Jason was very personable and I appreciate his providing background and descriptions of each course. Select pieces also had freshly grated wasabi which is a feat in itself, and luckily for us was in season. (95% of wasabi is generally just horseradish). We started off with little handtowels (think of the little circles of cloth from the movie Spy with Melissa McCarthy) and complimentary sake since it was their grand opening week! We then had a Kumamoto oyster with ikura and miso black cod with shishito pepper. I especially loved the miso black cod - it literally melts in your mouth. The next 12 courses were all extremely tender and fresh, and my absolute favorite was the hay smoked sawara (Spanish mackerel). It's just such a unique flavor with the smokiness, and again so tender. The runner ups included TWO courses with uni (Maine and Hokkaido), and A5 wagyu, and a black truffle toro with gold flakes! The scallop and Japanese sea bream with yuzu zest were also so mouth watering. We happened to have a birthday amongst the other diners and it's really quite sweet to have a little birthday wish in an intimate space thats dimly lit but well enough to see the birthday candle. Congratulations to the team here at Zen Sushi Omakase - I will definitely be back! read more

Great food, nice ambiance, efficient and friendly service. I would definitely recommend and return for a wonderful omakase meal. 10/10

Zen is an excellent entry level omakase experience. Newly opened with a fresh ambiance, this small spot was a great find. Good value from money, and very attentive and engaging service from Chef Jason. I recommend this spot to Omakase junkies and casual diners alike. read more

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Incredible omakase experience! This newly opened omakase spot on the LES is an absolute GEM. At only 89pp, you get 14 delectable pieces of fresh, unique and delicious sushi. The chefs are absolutely talented. Our chef previously worked at Michelin starred Sushi Nakazawa, so you bet the skills are gonna be top notch. The hospitality was also amazing, I felt like I was hanging out with friends, and taking sake shots together. I can't wait to come back again. This is a MUST try spot for omakase!!! read more

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Went for lunch today. 14 tastings for $89 was a deal. The quality of the fish was excellent. The service was excellent and we enjoyed chatting with the sushi chef about his different preparations. Mostly nigiri which we loved. I would definitely go back. read more

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Big foodie here: I've had lots of omakase in my day and I'll say the omakase is so worth it compared to other omakases out there. $89 for 14 slices or so -- extremely nice cuts of fish, including some rarer cuts. All carefully selected. I loved the chicken grout which was like a more umami red snapper. The special menu items were less worth it value wise, but they were so incredibly good. I tried the blue fin tuna cheek which was a nice blend of more lean tuna meat and a fatty chutoro. I had ample room for two more nigiri (I got the cheek and the unagi foie gras which was decadent -- I will dream about that richness.) so soooo good. They also gave me a complimentary sake (along with the others in the restaurant). It was a very intimate dining experience, and I had great conversation with the sushi chef too. 10/10 recommend!! They serve them FAST. So if you could also do a quick sit down and go if you eat fast -- the chefs keep up with your rates of sushi consumption. read more

Loved! Great experience, fresh thoughtful pieces. Great chef! Loved it! We went for my boyfriend's bday and he gave me a bday piece as well.

My brother and I decided to celebrate our birthdays at Zen Sushi Omakase this weekend and we were not disappointed! The fish was incredibly fresh and we enjoyed every course. It was hard to choose a favorite! I added on the oyster with uni and ikura and it was my favorite oyster I've ever had. The atmosphere was great. This is a small restaurant with limited seating so you get to interact with the chefs and the servers pay close attention to you. The courses were timed perfectly and I never felt overwhelmed or like I had to eat faster. At the end they asked if there was anything additional we'd like to try or a course we had that we'd like an additional serving of. As I mentioned, we were celebrating birthdays and we were surprised by fun lighting, a song, and an additional course! It was the best happy birthday a restaurant has given either of us! We will be back. read more

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enjoyed the service, vibe, and food. Will definitely be back . This is one of my new favorite omakase spots in the city. Not a single piece of fish was chewy. Every piece was so fresh. Love how they start with the less fatter pieces and work their way up. The experience got better and better with every piece. You can tell it was well thought out. It was one of my friends first time having omakase and he fell in love with zen sushi omakase. read more

Had a great experience dining here yesterday. The sushi chef was very knowledgeable about the fishes. All the fish tastes very fresh and firm texture yet delicate. Very delicious!!! read more

I had a great evening at Zen Sushi Omakase, a new sushi spot at the LES. They provide an Omakase special for $89 to celebrate its opening. The sushi was very fresh, the young team created a vibrant environment with a great vibe and service. Totally enjoyable read more

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