"Had the Classic Omakaze and it was just amazing! fish was absolutely fresh, perfectly cut, soft and seasoned."
"Standouts from the omakase include the kinmedai (the fattiest and creamiest I’ve had - I usually don’t like it for its texture but this was a true exception) and the chutoro."
"The fish was super fresh and the fatty tuna just melted in our mouths!"
"Each piece was not only fresh but also artfully prepared, a feast for the eyes as well as the palate."
"The quality of each fish was impeccable and the pacing was perfection."
"Every single bite packs an astounding amount of complex flavor and has been perfectly crafted to be that way."
"The fish is so fresh and tender here that it melts in your mouth."
Cons:
"Decent food, but for the price I think it's fair to expect much more."
"Omakase was great, albeit some of the pieces the rice was a bit over vinegary which overpowered the fish."
"The only disappointments were the fish at the beginning sat for too long and got warm, and the akami was a bit sinewy."
"Unfortunately the cherry salmon and hay-smoked salmon was not to my taste, along with some of the other offerings."
"Some pieces were carelessly composed; a light-handed plate-to-mouth pick left rice grains sticking to my fingers."
"Pieces of sushi were pre cut, small, and under seasoned."
"Most of pieces were plain. They basically gave us rice, fish, and wasabi. There were barely sauce added to the bite."
Service
Pros:
"Staff was also great the entire time. Everyone was super attentive and helped with any questions we had."
"The wait staff were patient and courteous."
"Truly an amazing experience. The staff is courteous, and the sushi chefs are amiable."
"The service was simply exceptional, with every need being swiftly and elegantly attended to."
"The service remained impeccable, and the quality of the sushi was unparalleled."
"The service was the best I've ever experienced, friendly unobtrusive and informative."
"The service was some of the best that I’ve ever experienced."
Cons:
"I received discriminative threats from a male host in private setting from this restaurant."
"The service is terrible. I am talking about the guy who greeted us and checked in for us."
"The host (man in glasses) as I’ve read on previous reviews is unprofessional, rude, pretentious and not remotely accommodating."
"The chef rudely told us to be quiet and to focus on the food."
"The only chef on duty appeared to have the skills and training of, at best, a local line cook."
"However, the chef had no knowledge of the fish he was serving."
"Our chef barely acknowledged us and didn’t even bother to tell us what some pieces were."
Atmosphere
Pros:
"The atmosphere was great, very minimalist with a focus on the food."
"Authentic omakase sushi, meticulously crafted and served in an atmosphere that brings traditional Japanese cuisine into a chic, modern, NYC setting."
"The atmosphere was luxurious, the staff were attentive and very hospitable."
"The restaurant itself is elegant and understated, fitting the romantic as quieter vibes of the West Village."
"The restaurant has a very James Bond Casino Royale style and the bar isn't over-packed with people."
"As soon as you cross the threshold into what is a very unassuming exterior, you're immediately struck by the thoughtful details and mindful choices made in the décor and ambiance."
"Everything on the inside is dialed to perfect balance, from the chromatic pallet, to the art selection, to the music volume."
Cons:
"I would not recommend the dining room at all. It’s like the afterthought to the omakase counters unfortunately."
"Place is busy and loud."
"Knocking a star off because the ambiance is VERY DATED and the service was a little intense at times."
"The place is modern, doesn’t give the atmosphere of a Japanese eatery."
"The atmosphere is strange and feels like an old hotel room. It’s also super bright in there, which doesn’t help the ambiance."
"We had to witness the washing of dishes and preparation for the next seating before we even finished our meal completely."
"Food was good we were in the dining room and felt that the decor and the atmosphere was not matching the quality of the food."
Value
Pros:
"Sushi was incredibly fresh, and value is great ($180/person for 21 pieces) compared to some other omakase places in the city."
"For $150 a person, I thought this was pretty reasonable for the quality and amount of food we got."
"The price is worth both the quantity and the quality."
"In terms of price/quality ratio this place is outstanding."
"I paid $150 for 20 courses which is reasonable."
"For 21 pieces $150 isn’t too bad."
"The food is reasonably priced."
Cons:
"Obviously VERY expensive, so this is very much a 'special occasion' spot."
"Also the sake pairing is a little ridiculous. Very small pours and they won’t refill unless you explicitly ask."
"Absolutely HORRIBLE. Both my partner and I got food poisoning and they were as obnoxious to say we didn’t get it from their restaurant but from elsewhere."
"The wines are excessively expensive, with two glasses recommended by the staff costing $70 and offering nothing exceptional or particularly good."
"Uni sampler for $50 was simply overpriced. It shouldn’t even be called a 'sampler' as it only had one piece."
"Our meal ended up being $550 a head, including tax and tip - which is a heap."
"Atmosphere was good, but could have been better for $900 dinner."