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Japanese food omakase

Omakase that feels personal and attentive instead of just a rushed assembly line of fish.

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Updated April 2026
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Intimate sushi spot with cozy atmosphere and counter service lets you watch chefs prepare food. Offers affordable omakase at $98 with free sake, delivering high-quality sushi that many find memorable and satisfying.

Omakase here costs $98 and includes free sake. The sushi offers an affordable, high-quality experience that many find memorable and satisfying.

Offers a spectacular omakase experience with unmatched dish quality in NYC. The price is around $98, making it an affordable option for authentic omakase.

People are saying

"The omakase has fresh fish and great value."

"The Japanese food here, especially the omakase, was unforgettable."

"The Omakase here was so fresh and delicious."

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Reservations are highly recommended due to limited seating.

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The dining experience is strictly limited to one hour.

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The restaurant is BYOB with no corkage fee.

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Enjoy an intimate omakase with 13 fresh courses that blend sashimi and sushi. Attentive service enhances the authentic ambiance while a notable sake selection complements the meal. Experience high quality at a tremendous value.

Offers an exceptional omakase with 13 courses including sashimi and sushi pieces. The menu features fresh, high-quality sushi at a reasonable price for the experience.

Offers an amazing and intimate omakase experience with a wonderful selection of delicious and interesting courses. The price is a tremendous value compared to typical omakase standards.

People are saying

"The Japanese food here is so fresh and thoughtfully prepared."

"The omakase offers delicious food at a great price."

"The Omakase here is fresh, thoughtfully prepared, and beautifully crafted."

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The omakase experience lasts 1 hour.

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They have two course options: 12 pieces for $75 and 16 pieces for $100.

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The $100 omakase includes a handroll.

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Small sushi spot offers an 18-course omakase with the freshest seafood and creative flavors. Dim lighting and hand-dyed linens create a cozy atmosphere that feels like dining at home. Enjoy a laid-back pace with sake and personal chef explanations in a stunning, intimate setting.

An 18-course omakase offers the freshest seafood from around the world with interesting flavor combinations and luxurious quality. The setting features dimmed lights and stunning decor, creating a cozy, less traditional vibe for Japanese dining.

An 18-course menu features freshest seafood from around the world in a laid-back, private setting with stunning interior decor and dimmed lights. The pace is relaxed, allowing conversation over sake during a less traditional omakase experience.

People are saying

"The sushi was incredibly fresh and the omakase unforgettable."

"The Japanese food here is so fresh and plentiful."

"Chef Yagi's Omakase is a creative and inventive feast."

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Ueki offers eighteen courses over two and a half hours.

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There are only 12 seats in the restaurant, making it difficult to get a reservation.

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The menu changes over the course of the year depending on what fish is in season.

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Small sushi spot offers an intimate omakase with fresh ingredients like foie gras and sea urchin. Cozy wooden interior and a spacious sushi bar create a warm, focused vibe. Meals are well-priced and creatively crafted, making it a standout choice for Japanese food lovers.

Omakase meals feature fresh ingredients like real wasabi, foie gras, caviar, and sea urchin. The sushi chefs prepare dishes that are both visually stunning and flavorful, offering a well-priced set menu with classic and unique options.

Offers a brilliant and intimate omakase experience with a price around $65 to $100 including tip and tax. Serves exceptional and tasty dishes that stand out compared to pricier options.

People are saying

"The Japanese food here, especially the omakase, was the best I've ever had."

"I loved the amazing omakase and intimate vibe here."

"This Omakase was the best sushi I've ever had."

Good to know

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The restaurant is currently BYOB (Bring Your Own Beverage).

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You need to book a reservation at Sushi Kai because they fill up fast.

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The experience is a splurge at $100 per person with sake due to high-quality ingredients.

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Small basement space offers an intimate setting with a speakeasy vibe. Enjoy a 90-minute omakase under $150 featuring fresh, simple sushi with a perfect temperature contrast in nigiri. Charming sake selection lets you pick unique sake cups, though loud patrons can disrupt the calm.

Offers a 90-minute Japanese omakase priced under $150 per person. The nigiri features a temperature contrast between rice and fish that highlights subtle flavors. The meal focuses on simple, authentic sushi without trendy embellishments.

Fresh ingredients create an exquisite culinary journey with layers of flavor in a 90-minute omakase. The experience balances value and quality well under $150 per person.

People are saying

"The omakase offers fresh, authentic sushi that impresses many."

"The omakase was delicious and well priced."

"The omakase here is a next-level, traditional Japanese food experience."

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The omakase experience costs 108 dollars per person and has a 90 minute limit.

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Reservations are required and guests should arrive on time.

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The 16-course Omakase includes two appetizers, 14 pieces of sushi, and a light dessert course.

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Sushi shines with fresh fish and an excellent salmon sashimi. Omakase offers a fusion twist and a unique omakase coffee. Chic wooden decor and a heated glass patio create a cozy, inviting vibe even in cold weather.

Sushi here features amazingly fresh fish with quality that stands out from most places. The salmon sashimi is excellent and the overall sushi offers an elevated fresh experience worth the price.

Fresh sushi and other dishes come with the omakase, which includes some fusion elements. The omakase coffee stands out as a unique part of the experience. The cheaper option offers a solid deal.

People are saying

"The Japanese food, especially the uni, is creamy and briny."

"The omakase was tasty, well-priced, and satisfying."

"I found the omakase to be great value and enjoyable."

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The happy hour hand rolls include spicy salmon, tuna, and oyster mushroom.

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The restaurant provides a glass of champagne on the house for birthdays.

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The last seating for lunchtime is available for the Domokase.

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Small sushi spot offers fresh fish and generous portions with a laid-back vibe. Authentic Japanese dishes like sashimi and tempura come at excellent prices. Omakase-style lunch is affordable but service is casual, not ultra-refined.

Sushi here features amazing fish quality and generous portion sizes. The menu includes authentic Japanese dishes like sashimi, tempura, and ramen with excellent prices.

Generous portions of fish like salmon and fattier tuna match those at low-end omakase spots. The $26 sushi lunch offers a reasonable price compared to typical NYC omakase. Service is not fast and the style avoids ultra-refined perfection.

People are saying

"The sushi here tastes fresh and authentic every time."

"The Japanese food here is so fresh, especially the sushi."

"I highly recommend this spot for great sushi."

Good to know

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Customers should make sure to BYOB when visiting.

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This sushi spot does not accept reservations and operates on a first come, first served basis.

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Tomo21 accepts Visa and MasterCard now.

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Small sushi restaurant seats only 10 people, creating a private, cozy atmosphere with contemporary decor. Energy is quiet and zen-like, with patrons generally loud but the setting remains intimate. Personal sushi chefs prepare fresh, high-quality sushi flown in daily from Japan, focusing on taste and presentation.

Omakase features freshest sushi with experimental dishes like shrimp with caviar and truffle broth crab custard. Personal sushi chefs guide a culinary journey ending with matcha gelato and layered crepe cake.

Omakase here features exquisite dishes that form a delightful culinary journey. The menu shows a level of experimentation not common in typical omakase sushi.

People are saying

"The Japanese food experience is made enjoyable by the chef's pleasant demeanor."

"The Omakase here is amazing; the chef makes it so enjoyable."

"I had a great first omakase experience here."

Good to know

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You can only dine here by making a reservation.

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The dining experience is $299 per person and omakase only.

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If you cancel, they will charge you the $299 per person.

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Small space with seating for about 16 people creates an intimate setting. Loud, energetic atmosphere feels more like an American party than a traditional Japanese izakaya. Guests participate by selecting records, contributing to a curated playlist that shapes the lively vibe.

Unique dishes include unami-spicy-sweet popcorn eaten with chopsticks and kanpachi crudo on a nori-covered rice cracker. Fresh sashimi features a nice amount of acid, and tuna tartare comes on a crunchy corn tortilla with smoky roe.

The omakase tasting menu offers a carefully curated selection of dishes served downstairs. The experience focuses on freshness and variety, making each course stand out.

People are saying

"The Omakase experience was fun and the food was fantastic."

"You have to try the omakase experience; it was fantastic."

"The place felt more like a NYC bar than a real Japanese spot."

Good to know

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The restaurant has 3 seatings on a Saturday night.

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Reservations are required due to limited seating; each seating has about 20 people.

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The pre-fixe menu is an INCREDIBLE value at $65 per person for 7 courses.

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