Open kitchen creates intimate atmosphere where chefs prepare dishes with precision. Cozy space invites interaction and showcases Japanese-French fusion cuisine with fresh, bold flavors. Extensive, unique sake selection complements a menu featuring high-end sushi and creative adaptations.
The tasting menu features 12 to 15 courses blending modern American styles with an omakase element. It offers a great variety including refined sushi, well-cooked dishes, and creative desserts.
An impressive sake selection features many unique and well-curated bottles. The sake pairs well with dishes and includes options not easily found elsewhere.
"The dry-aged fish here has an outstanding, deeper flavor and perfect texture."
"Their sake selection was impressive and paired perfectly with the meal."
"The tasting menu offered a perfect balance of refined dishes and creative desserts."
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Reservations are done in rounds, with all guests seated at the same time.
Expect a high price point for the 12-course tasting menu.
Valentine’s Day features complimentary sake and a keychain for guests.
Japanese spot offers a huge, sleek space with a chill vibe. The tasting menu shines with premium freshness and high-quality fish. Sake selection includes a unique Sakari Yuzu No.21 at great prices, perfect with hand rolls and ice cream.
Freshness stands out with the premium chefs tasting menu featuring an appetizer, fresh fish, and handrolls. Ingredients show high quality and the dishes come across as consistently delicious.
Sake here comes with a Sakari Yuzu No.21 option that tastes like lemonade. Prices on sake are unbeatable, and staff stay late to serve it alongside hand rolls and ice cream.
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The restaurant serves food until 10:30 pm on weekdays.
The premium set is priced at $42 and is very filling.
The lunch special provides great value for money.
Tiny omakase bar offers an intimate counter with casual chef interaction and a 13-piece tasting menu rated 10/10. Guests enjoy a BYOB policy with no corkage fee and complimentary sake refills chilled promptly by staff. Atmosphere feels genuine and welcoming.
A 13-piece tasting menu offers innovative courses with every selection rated 10/10. It delivers an extraordinary experience at a price that feels like an amazing value.
Staff promptly chill any sake brought in and offer complimentary sake during visits. Free refills come with their green rice tea, and sake is refilled without needing to ask.
Good to know
Make a reservation at least a week in advance to secure a spot.
The price for the omakase is $69, which is considered a good value.
This restaurant is BYOB with no corkage fee.
Counter seating surrounds an oversized kitchen island, creating an intimate setting where everyone faces the chef at work. Dim lighting, Japanese minimalist decor, and earthy floral arrangements give the space a warm, inviting atmosphere. Limited seating and a casual yet sophisticated vibe make the experience feel like dining at a friend's house with a skilled host.
Offers an accessible tasting menu with no strict dress codes or high costs. Chef Yuji Tani curates thoughtfully prepared dishes that feel like a Michelin-level experience at an affordable price.
An extensive sake list offers a wide variety to choose from. The craft sake pairing complements meals well and receives strong recommendations from the hostess.
Good to know
Reservations are recommended due to limited seating at the bar, which accommodates only 8 people.
The menu is a seasonal tasting menu revealed only upon arrival, adding an element of surprise.
Expect a unique fusion of French and Japanese cuisines, crafted with precision and creativity.
Intimate 8-seat setting in a repurposed library offers a quiet, tranquil atmosphere. Guests enjoy a 15-course vegan tasting menu with complex, plant-forward flavors. A flight of sake pairs perfectly, enhancing the multi-course experience.
The tasting menu offers a 15 course vegan dinner with a strong start in the early courses. The later vegan sushi-inspired dishes feel less extraordinary but the overall menu remains stellar.
A flight of sake offers a variety of tastes and pairs well with multi-course meals. The sake served is consistently delicious and enhances the dining experience.
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Reservations are recommended as the restaurant can only seat 10 guests at a time.
The 15-course vegan tasting menu dinner costs $65 and lasts about 60 minutes.
Dinner for two people plus one soda totals $234.
Japanese restaurant offers a modern, clean interior with a bright chef bar showcasing culinary skills. Atmosphere blends modern elegance and cozy charm with occasional live jazz enhancing the vibe. Guests experience high-quality sushi and sake in a setting that balances vibrancy and calm.
Chef’s Tasting Menu offers beautifully presented dishes that taste even better than they look. Pairing it with Black Dragon sake enhances the experience and provides great value.
Great sake selections include options with well-chosen SMV levels. Servers guide on sake pairing and offer complimentary sake shots to complement the meal.
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Reservations are recommended due to high demand.
Happy hour features discounted drinks and runs from 4-6pm on weekdays.
The tasting menu is priced at $85, offering a variety of dishes.
Outdoor space resembles a zen garden that sets a tranquil, meditative mood. Seating centers around a chef's counter with exquisite attention to detail in design and tableware. The atmosphere blends artistry and calm, creating a unique and joyful dining experience.
Chefs present a beautifully plated tasting menu with detailed explanations for each dish. The menu offers a Japanese-inspired experience paired with sake in an elegant setting, priced around $200.
An extraordinary sake selection pairs perfectly with the tasting menu. The sake pairing enhances the flavors throughout the meal in a beautiful space.
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You must ring the bell to enter the restaurant.
Ikigai operates as a nonprofit, directing profits back into the community.
The price is super reasonable for what you get.
Small room with 90s diner aesthetics and black lacquered wooden tables creates an unusual setting for sushi. Bright lighting and quiet, formal atmosphere contrast with occasional loud groups. Intimate omakase counters offer focused dining experiences with chef interactions.
The tasting menu features freshest ingredients and quality fish that melt in your mouth. It includes an affordable omakase option and pairs well with a sake tasting menu.
Sake pairing enhances the omakase experience with thoughtful suggestions from the host. The pairings complement the flavors well.
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Reservations are highly recommended due to the restaurant's popularity.
The last lunch seating is recommended for a great NYC afternoon into evening.
The $180 omakase at the sushi counter includes 20 pieces and dessert.
Private rooms with table-side cooking offer an intimate, luxurious vibe. The Unlimited Grand Wagyu Tasting Menu features melt-in-your-mouth premium wagyu and seafood. Staff provide expert sake pairing and often celebrate with complimentary shots, enhancing the cozy, sleek atmosphere.
Unlimited Grand Wagyu Tasting Menu features premium wagyu and seafood starters like oxtail potstickers and wagyu tartare. Each dish delivers melt-in-your-mouth quality with balanced flavors across starters, soup, sides, and mains.
Staff show strong sake knowledge and tailor choices to guest preferences. Complimentary sake shots and bottles often celebrate special occasions.
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Reservations are recommended for dinner service to ensure a private dining experience.
Expect a wait time of 30 minutes during peak dinner hours.
Private dining rooms are available for special occasions with prior reservation.
Spacious omakase bar with elegant decor and warm lighting creates a calm, intimate atmosphere ideal for special occasions. Exceptional sake pairing complements the top-tier sushi, offering a unique dining experience. Lounge area provides a comfortable space to relax before or after the meal.
Seventeen-course tasting menu offers a wide variety of sushi paired with several sake options. Extra bites beyond the menu are available due to the quality of the dishes.
Owner selects sake that pairs perfectly with the food. Each sake is carefully matched to complement the dishes.
Good to know
Reservations through Resy are recommended to secure a place at Sushi Saikou.
The omakase is priced at $120 for a 17-course meal, which includes 3 appetizers, 13 fish, and 1 dessert.
Be on time because they have multiple seatings and a strict schedule.
Sushi chef prepares dishes directly at an intimate bar, creating an engaging and authentic experience. Atmosphere combines calm music, natural light, and elegant decor for a relaxing yet refined vibe. Space feels airy and modern, inviting diners to focus on the fresh, inventive omakase offerings.
Seventeen high-quality dishes make up the tasting menu, each crafted with excellent raw materials. The price sits around $90 per person, paired with attentive service and a fitting atmosphere.
A great sake collection features both fine wines and unusual sakes. Service is attentive, and the sake tastes delicious.
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The lunch omakase set costs $48 per person.
The meal consists of 17 courses for $88.
Reservations are seamless and can be made online.
Scandinavian restaurant with open kitchen and intimate seating around ten tables creates a casual elegant atmosphere. Lighting focuses on tables, highlighting artful plating and enhancing the visual dining experience. Wine pairings are exceptional, complementing the carefully crafted multi-course menu served without an initial printed menu.
A tasting menu offers 12-14 courses with impeccable creativity and detailed explanations, including unique ingredients like live langostine and caviar. Wine pairings complement the experience, making it feel almost endless and Michelin-level.
Sommelier guidance helps discover sake options that surprise. The wine director's passion for sake adds a personal touch to the experience.
Good to know
Reservations require full payment upfront and cannot be rescheduled or canceled.
The tasting menu costs about $295-300 per person.
Expect to pay around $400 per person, including tips and drinks.
Small sushi restaurant seats about a dozen people around an L-shaped bar with intimate setting and tasteful decor. Atmosphere feels romantic and cozy, with soft lighting and a relaxed vibe that contrasts city bustle outside. Complimentary sake and optional pairings enhance the affordable omakase experience.
The tasting menu runs about 75 minutes, offering a chef's tasting experience that feels comfortable and not rushed. It moves at a pretty fast pace for the price point.
Staff often serve free portions of sake as a courtesy. Complimentary shots of sake come alongside other drinks without asking.
Good to know
Reservations are needed for a visit, preferably made via Resy.
The omakase offers 14 courses for just $90 before tax and tip.
The restaurant is BYOB, so bring your favorite sake or wine.
Minimalistic Japanese decor creates an intimate atmosphere with thoughtful ceramics and seating. The space feels like a retreat from the city, offering a relaxed ambiance that enhances the dining experience.
Sushi features prominently in the tasting menu priced at $95 per person. The menu offers a varied selection that delivers good value and solid flavors.
Sake pairings come highly recommended and are carefully matched to each dish. Friendly staff and management suggest options like Blue River sake that complement the meal perfectly.
Good to know
Reservations are highly recommended due to limited seating.
There is a monthlong waitlist for tables.
The restaurant offers a main-ticket sushi counter and a 12-course lounge experience.
Sushi restaurant offers a warm and inviting atmosphere with a balance of sophistication and great vibes. The space features bright lighting and a gorgeous interior that contrasts with its name. Creative and extensive beer pairings complement the sushi experience.
Specialty nigiri and omakase tasting menus offer distinctly different and delicious bites paired with beer or wine. The Brewmaster's Tasting Menu provides unique flavor combinations and strong value.
Happy hour features tasty maki rolls paired with great sake. Sake pairs well with sushi, especially in high-end seafood settings.
Good to know
Reservations are highly recommended due to limited seating.
Expect long wait times if dining without a reservation.
The Brewmaster's Tasting Menu includes 15 courses with beer pairings.
Intimate space with open kitchen and minimalist Japanese design creates a relaxed, cozy atmosphere. Soft music and detailed decor make it feel like a small home in Japan. Guests often sit at the counter, enjoying close interaction with chefs and a diverse, carefully curated sake selection.
An authentic Japanese tasting menu changes each month, offering a harmonious journey through seasonal flavors. Booking ahead is advised, especially for the weekend tasting menu.
An extensive sake list offers a wide variety of options. The team is knowledgeable and enthusiastic, providing great recommendations and samples. The sake pairs well with the curated à la carte menu.
Good to know
The entrance to the restaurant is one door to the right of the main entrance.
The restaurant is located in a residential building at 330 S 3rd with an intercom.
The menu at SSAW changes every month.
Intimate space offers chef-driven omakase with authentic Japanese craftsmanship and fresh ingredients. Warm, cozy atmosphere feels exclusive and relaxed, blending tradition with innovation. Staff from Tokyo provide detailed guidance, enhancing the culinary experience.
Every course in the vegan tasting menu offers great flavors and variety. The tasting menu delivers a consistent and enjoyable experience throughout.
Selected sakes come paired thoughtfully with dishes. Sharing sake with the owner happens late into the night, adding a personal touch.
Good to know
Reservations are recommended, especially for weekend dining.
The restaurant offers a vegan menu alongside traditional options.
Expect a unique omakase experience with detailed dish explanations.
Open kitchen with theatrical cooking display creates a high-end, intimate atmosphere centered around a long counter table. The space combines modern, sophisticated design with cozy seating that encourages close interaction. Attention to detail in presentation and service enhances the overall immersive dining experience.
Each tasting menu offers a symphony of flavors, textures, and colors with strong Asian influences. The dessert tasting menu features four courses paired with thoughtful teas, crafted by an executive pastry chef and sommelier.
A creative sake and wine pairing offers 12 distinct selections for $180, showcasing a remarkable and satisfying lineup. The pairings enhance the food and provide great value with incredible flavors.
Good to know
Reservations are highly recommended due to limited seating.
The restaurant offers a 19-course meal experience for $400 per person.
The wine pairing option provides excellent value for the quality offered.
Sushi restaurant blends scientific theme with creative omakase served on periodic tableware like beaker mugs. Interior features wood paneling and a bright, cool dining room with well-spaced tables. Atmosphere is sophisticated yet inviting, with an intimate setting and quiet ambiance.
Omakase tasting menu features highest quality ingredients with a mix of subtle and robust flavors. The Chemistry Room offers a fantastic tasting menu experience.
Nagurayama Nigori sake from Aizu, Fukushima offers a subtly sweet, aromatic, and smooth profile. The sushi master serves a house-poured best sake to complement the meal, enhancing the overall experience.
Good to know
The 15-course omakase dinner lasts for 2 hours and costs $125 per person.
Reservations are recommended for the omakase experience, especially during busy times.
A burlesque show occurs at the bar on select nights.
Long C-shaped counter wraps around an open kitchen where chefs prepare yakitori over Kishu Binchotan charcoal, creating an energetic and intimate atmosphere. Dark wooden and black-themed interior offers a modern Japanese aesthetic with cozy private rooms. Chefs engage diners with lively calls and stories, making the experience feel like a chef's table in Tokyo.
Plentiful tasting menu features chicken dishes with strong flavors. Pairings with Sake come highly recommended to complement the meal.
Sake selection impresses with exceptional quality. Chefs offer personalized service by sharing sake directly.
Good to know
Reservations are required at least two weeks in advance for the omakase experience.
The omakase price is $180 per person, potentially reaching $250 with drinks and tips.
Diners must ring the doorbell to enter the restaurant.
Open kitchen design creates an interactive vibe with a spacious layout featuring a large L-shaped counter and about 14 seats. Atmosphere is generally quiet and warm, with a clean and comfortable setting. Energy varies with guest volume, often feeling calm due to low occupancy.
A 14-course Omakase Tasting Menu offers a smooth flow from appetizers to desserts. After finishing, guests get to pick extra pieces, and then enjoy all-you-can-eat nigiri for a set price.
Unlimited sake pairs with sushi and omakase dishes. Personalized recommendations add a custom touch to the sake selection.
Good to know
This month, the restaurant changes to an AYCE and AYCD omakase concept.
You can bring your own bottle (BYOB) to the restaurant.
The $46 tasting menu includes 3 chef-selected dishes and one uni pasta.
Small counter seating with an open sushi bar creates an intimate atmosphere where guests watch chefs at work. The vibe is casual and relaxed, featuring a playlist of late 90s and early 2000s R&B and pop music. Limited to about 8-9 seats, the space feels like a cozy hole-in-the-wall with a straightforward setup.
Omakase tasting menu offers authentic flavors with some standout pieces like botan shrimp with Uni. Service adapts well to dietary needs, allowing swaps in the menu.
No corkage fees apply when bringing your own sake or wine. The pre-fixe menu includes complimentary sake alongside a memorable lineup of dishes.
Good to know
Reservations are required as there are only around 10 seats available.
You will be turned away if you don’t have a reservation.
The last seating is at 9 PM, so plan accordingly.
Small space with warm wood decor and candlelit tables creates an intimate, traditional Japanese sushi bar vibe. Seating is very close, making the atmosphere cozy but sometimes crowded and noisy. No-tipping policy and carefully selected sake complement the experience.
The tasting menus offer excellent value, especially at lunch with a lower price. The Chef tasting menus feel like omakase light and leave you absolutely stuffed.
Nozawa super dry sake stands out with its crisp profile. Staff offer knowledgeable recommendations that lead to smooth and sweet options.
Good to know
They take no reservations, so expect a wait during busy hours.
You can put your name down and be seated within 10-15 minutes at busy times.
The $55 tasting menu is recommended for two people.
Intimate setting with open kitchen counter seating offers direct views of chefs preparing food. Atmosphere stays quiet and meditative, decorated with ceramic art and photography books. Exclusive space serves meticulously curated Japanese cuisine in a calm, bespoke environment.
Fantastic food defines the tasting menu, reflecting its Michelin-starred quality. It offers great value and pairs well with drinks, providing a memorable experience.
Expansive selection of rare and fine sakes offers a chance to try premium options without buying full bottles. The premium sake flight pairs well with dishes and comes at an affordable markup below industry standards.
Good to know
There is a special offer available at noon.
The meal cost around $250 per person before drinks, tax, and tip.
The price for the kaiseki lunch set is amazing.
Tiny Japanese eatery offers traditional atmosphere with private outdoor dining huts featuring heating and rustic decor. The vibe is authentic and comfortable, evoking an old-world feel with soft Japanese music. Guests enjoy kitchen-to-table hotpot experiences in intimate, well-maintained spaces.
Generous portions come with the Kimura Tasting Menu, including Yuzu Miso Salmon, Kimura Roll, Mini Kushi Katsu Combo, a hotpot choice, and matcha almond tofu pudding. Staff swap non-Halal items for Halal options and the Sushi Tasting Menu serves enough for two people.
Japanese sake offers a very good taste. Yuzu sake adds a refreshing, delightful touch to meals.
Good to know
You should make a reservation as it’s a busy spot even on the weekdays.
Walk-in has always been over an hour wait during weekends and nights.
Customers should make a reservation online a few days in advance.
Dining space combines modern Japanese design with woodsy accents creating an intimate yet social atmosphere. The setting feels authentic with a pleasing aesthetic and a humble, tucked-away entrance. The vibe is pleasant and enjoyable, drawing a crowd despite the small size.
The tasting menu offers a mostly fish-based selection that feels fantastic and filling. It includes options like wagyu and salmon roe, with a price around $145 per person for the omakase experience.
Offers a summer sake flight with light and fruity options. The 3 sake for $19 deal provides good value for sake lovers. Sake pairs well with dishes like black cod featuring a sake and soy-infused flavor.
Good to know
Omakase seatings are at 5:30pm and 8:00pm at the counter.
Making reservations ahead of time is highly recommended since the restaurant gets busy.
The counter bar only offers their omakase menu.
Open fire grill anchors a sleek, intimate space with a U-shaped chef's counter and old school hip hop beats. Atmosphere blends relaxed energy with charcoal smoke aroma, creating a clubby, posh vibe. Guests engage closely with charismatic chef while savoring creative yakitori and distinctive cocktails.
Structured tasting menu offers a solid sequence of dishes. Add-ons at the end give some flexibility to the experience.
Sake selections consistently hit the mark with precise recommendations. The sake here pairs well with the menu and is worth trying.
Good to know
The restaurant is reservation-only.
You must wait outside until the host lets you in, even with a reservation.
Walking out of the door takes around $250 minimum (drinks, tax, and tips).
Vietnamese restaurant with beautifully decorated and whimsical interior creates a cozy, homey vibe. Atmosphere stays relaxing and pleasant, supported by attentive staff. The place feels genuine and inviting, blending simple design with thoughtful details.
Monthly events feature a tasting menu paired with local chefs and restaurants. These dinners offer a unique collaborative experience.
Sake comes in platter sizes to suit different tastes. It pairs well with the tasty appetizers and entrees served here.
Good to know
Happy hour menu is available from 3-6pm on weekdays.
Monthly tasting menu events feature local chefs and unique dishes.
The restaurant accommodates dietary restrictions, including gluten-free options.