Sushi On Me - Williamsburg — Restaurant in New York

TLDR: Unique Omakase experience filled with modern takes on sushi favorites and endless sake. Great for a groups of 8-10 friends so you can have the whole restaurant to yourself.

Vibe: 5/5. Located in the heart of Williamsburg, this is Sushi on Me's 2nd location. Similar the original, the restaurant is only comprised of the counter seating around the sushi bar. Personally, I am a fan of this setup, as Omakase style dining is best enjoyed bellied up to the bar with the chefs handing you the pieces. The U shaped sushi bar has room for 10-12 diners per seating, so this is a great option for larger groups to "takeover" the entire restaurant for an unofficial private experience. Though in order to do this, reservations are highly recommended, as Sushi on Me only has a handful of seatings each night.

Service: 5/5. The staff at Sushi on Me were beyond amazing during our dinner service. My group of 6 were fortunate enough to have the whole restaurant to ourselves, so the staff comprised of 3 gave us amazing service. Each dish of the omakase was prepared right in front of us and was explained thoroughly upon serving. Sushi On Me's main appeal is the endless sake pours, which the staff made sure we took advantage of by constantly keeping our sake carafes filled to the brim. They were also engaging and funny, egging us on with each sake shot we took. Our dinner was a birthday celebration, which the staff made sure to make special by adding an additional sushi piece at the end as well as a special dessert with a "bright" presentation. Even though each dinner is supposed to be only an hour in length, we never felt rushed. The staff truly take this omakase experience to the next level.

Food: 5/5. Sushi on Me offers a modern twist on the traditional omakase. The entire meal is comprised of 14-15 "courses", some being hot dishes from the kitchen and most being nigiri. The kitchen dishes ranged from flash fried fish to tuna cones to scallop crudos on the time of our visit. As for the sushi, all the usual suspects were offered during our dinner, ie. fatty tuna, sea bream, uni, fatty salmon etc. Several pieces were elevated with the use of citrus via lime zest and yuzu which was a nice touch. The menus change regularly, so there's no guarantee that what you are served one night will be the exact same a few days later. Overall, it's a solid sushi service. Was it the best sushi I have had in NYC? No, but it's a respectable experience that is further elevated from the delightful staff and...

Sushi on Me – Williamsburg Rating: ★★★★☆ (4/5)

Visited Sushi on Me in Williamsburg on April 20th at 6:30 PM for a birthday celebration with a group of eight. The experience was more about the lively atmosphere than just the food.

Ambiance & Vibe: The interior exudes a speakeasy charm—dim lighting, wood-paneled walls, and a cozy counter setup that seats about 12-15 guests. Despite the intimate setting, the energy was high, with upbeat music and enthusiastic staff encouraging toasts and camaraderie among patrons. It’s a place where strangers become friends over shared sake shots.

Omakase Experience: The 15-course omakase, priced at $99 per person (cash only), included a variety of nigiri and sashimi. Standout dishes featured fresh cuts like madai (sea bream), scallop, and akami (lean tuna). While the sushi was good, the real highlight was the bottomless sake, which flowed freely and contributed to the festive mood. 

Service: The staff were friendly and attentive, ensuring our glasses were never empty and engaging with guests to enhance the experience. Their enthusiasm added to the overall enjoyment of the evening.

Final Thoughts: Sushi on Me offers a unique blend of decent sushi and a vibrant, party-like atmosphere. It’s an excellent spot for group celebrations or a fun night out with friends. However, for a quiet, intimate dinner or a traditional omakase experience, this might not be the...

Recently went here- was fun but did not live up to the hype. This place cash only and they are absolutely making hand over fist. It seems sort of like a racket. It’s $100 per person with “unlimited” sale. As others have mentioned the sake is severely watered down so you can drink the whole time and not really get buzzed. Without the alcohol there are many much better omasake places in NYC now you can go to for way better food at a lesser cost.

The dishes themselves were good I felt the Thai inspired ones maybe better than the sushi ones. Decent sushi but nothing amazing.

The staff was very friendly but it all a routine they do over and over with little detail to each group.

The biggest let down was the interior. They have a neon sign, a disco ball in the corn and play the same playlist of tired hits like Black Eyed Peas with each course. Beyond that the interior is not even nice. There are old country like painting around in frames which have nothing to do with what’s going on there. And old couch when you come in. The bar you sit at is super basic with no other design except the toaster oven in the corner.

It soooo easily could be so much more fun and better but it was a let down. The 50% water sake and old basement interior look...