doesn't live up to the hype we went on Valentine's day - we had a reservation. the dining room wasn't managed well: there were empty seats at the sushi bar, but only in-between other parties so the seats couldn't be utilized. surprisingly no special Valentine's day menu. also there is no cocktail menu!?! and instead the server suggested he could make me a margarita 🥴 the 2 servers couldn't keep up with the full dining room and service was very spotty, we didn't get the 2nd round of drinks we ordered, water was never refilled and getting wasabi or more soy sauce was a challenge. additionally, we weren't offered any dessert options. the quality of the fish is good and i think the omakase is the way to go. the maki (rolls) were average and lacked fresh or pickled ingredients.the rice is a bit mushy, causing the rolls to fall apart. in a city full of amazing sushi, this is one restaurant that you can easily skip. we live down the street and certainly...
Read moreSeriously, this place is in a different dimension when it comes to sushi and Japanese food. I have a very high bar when it comes to sushi and Japanese food and have tried it in so many different places around the globe. This restaurant is by far one of the best in the world. The fish is just so fresh and it melts in your mouth. The service was superb. Juceline, our server, was super friendly, very knowledgeable in sushi, sake, and everything else. I was quite impressed with her professionalism and hospitality. Not to mention, their tableware, like bowls, cups, glasses, and every single detail, felt like I was in a very upscale Japanese restaurant in Japan. This place is not cheap, but you will feel money well spent. If you know Japanese food and sushi, you must go here. They also have other restaurants in NYC and...
Read moreMinimalistic venue, premium ingredients, with attentive, English-speaking service.
Decent cocktails (better than the ones from the bar upstairs lol).
In terms of nigiri, our favorites were uni (generous portion) and king salmon.
The staff were knowledgeable about celiac/gluten allergy, and used gluten-free soy sauce on our nigiris.
Compared to Sushi Kyo, I think the dishes were not as creative for the same price point. Overall, there is a wow factor missing for me, though there is no doubt that this is a solid restaurant to get high quality sushi from.
Finally, one attention to detail for consideration: typically the tamago nigiri is served at the end of the savory dishes, as a precursor to dessert. However, the tamago was served as the first of our nigiris, which I found...
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