This was the best sushi I've ever had. I"ve had some really good sushi at Shiro in Seattle and and Takai by Koshiba in Bellevue which by the way is more expensive than this place. This was better. I was curious about this place based on the movie Jiro dreams of sushi. I didn't recognize the sushi chef and later on. I looked at the website to read about him, but I didn't see his picture on there. I feel like at a level of restaurant like this. there should be write-up like a Playbill about the people involved with the dining experience so I could know more about them. We came a couple minutes late which I felt really bad about, they texted me right as we pulled up. The other people at the counter were already sitting. There were three other spots besides the two of us at the counter. We were assisted into the bar seat and you have to climb up onto the seat it's very comfortable and they push you in. It's a little confusing but it worked smoothly. We ordered tea and the hojicha kept me up the whole night. I haven't been drinking caffeine lately, but it was delicious. It was from Kyoto and I had this huge regret of not buying any teas when I was in Kyoto. I had no idea such delicious And delicate tea existed. It was kind of like a Saturday Night Live skit because as soon as I drank a sip or two of tea would come in from behind me and get my little tea kettle and pour another sip in my glass. Our waiter was helpful and kind and, I regretted not coming earlier to talk about the history of the restaurant with him. He seemed to be very knowledgeable. There were 21 courses and we ordered three extra, the caviar, the Uni and the Wagyu. My husband has had a lot of Wagyu and he said this was the best bite of Wagyu he's ever had in his life. It was $40 for the sushi size portion and honestly if I were to have someone who this is the way I would've done it I asked for no wasabi on my sushi, and I saw a little cloud of disappointment come over the waiters eyes. He told me there was no spicy horseradish in their wasabi and try it and if I didn't like it, then the chef would adjust and you know what, he was right! I definitely not want to want to mess with the integrity of a dish and I've accidentally had horseradish at sushi places, and this was totally doable. As the meal went on, I also asked for a little bit less rice because I was getting too full. I didn't really know if I should just start eating the fish off the top because I was getting full and leave the rice or if I should ask them for less rice And slightly less I'm sure it happens all the time. I'm not sure if it threw off what they did, maybe I got less fish because of it the chef was polite answering my questions and after the fact, I wish I asked him a little bit more about the sushi. it was amazing watching him, his hands must be insured for millions. I would have liked a written menu next to me of what I was eating because it was a little bit hard to understand exactly what fish he was saying we were eating I'm not good with Understanding at all. I liked how he told each and every person what it was he was putting on their plate. This one time my husband left some rice behind. I just kinda dropped off the sushi and was left on that plate and the chef got a little piece of gauze and smoothly Swiped the rice off of the plate so it was clean. I was pretty taken with the whole process. At one point during the dinner I saw at the end of the bar waiters were coming over to the end of the bar and putting plates down and putting in an order request there... I saw somebody come by and noticed that two plates put down were askew. I saw him questioned the waiter about it and the waiter said that he didn't put them down like that. They must've gotten nudged. Somehow it was a funny exchange to see, and it made me realize they were really striving for perfection here. I asked the chef for restaurant recommendations, and upon researching what he said was very pleased with what he recommended. I would eat here every time I come through New York and I would not come for anything less than the counter experience.

My first omakase experience after watching the documentary Will always remember that. And chef is super nice too

The tuna flight, from blue fin to chu toro to otoro, amazing stuff. One of my best omakase experiences ever. This is where you wanna go all the time. Would eat here every night if I could. Don't skip the wagyu, trust.

Reservations are released 2 weeks in advance - snag one! Michelin omakase spot in the West Village. There is a very nice waiting area when you walk in as the prior time slot is wrapping up. You can choose between two counters or their dining room area (different price and not the same omakase experience in the dining room area). You can also add wagyu or uni. Great service - the sushi chef and the staff are very attentive. As it is 20 courses, you can also ask for less rice, and the sushi chef will also ask you if you want less rice when you have halfway through the experience, which is what I opted for. The experience takes about 2 hours and we were left full afterwards. They provide chopsticks but I would recommend eating it with your hands. The fish is extremely fresh, and the sushi chef describes the fish and any other seasoning. We added one piece of wagyu and it was delicious! They end the courses with tamago and a creme brulee. The whole experience is definitely worth the price and we would come again (for special occasions).

Dinner review. Chef's omakase. Ordered: Chef's omakase Sake pairing Supplement - A5 Wagyu Beef Supplement - Kinki x Krug Overall, "I'm a fan."

One of the best values for fine dining omakase in the city. 20 pieces of omakase for $160 per person is incredible for the price. I've had cheap and expensive omakase in NYC, the Bay Area, Texas, Hawaii, and Japan, and this has to be the best in terms of value. The entrance to the restaurant is hard to find since it's very nondescript and there's no signage. Once you're inside, the interior is very sterile and clean, looking almost like a high-end office lobby. Servers are extremely well-dressed and professional. They do have a dress code for patrons (no hats, sandals, sweatpants and so on), and you'll need to make sure you're on time; they also charge for additions or subtractions to the dining party, so if someone's coming late or not coming at all, that could cost you. Either way, this place isn't suited for parties larger than 4 anyway. Definitely recommend the soba cha (roasted buckwheat tea); one pot is $12 and serves 4 cups of tea. Although all of the omakase was excellent, our favorites were the tuna (chutoro and otoro), egg cake (tamagoyaki), and sea urchin (uni). Dinner also comes with a genmaicha tea and crème brûlée. Also, their drink selection is incredible; their wine menu actually looks like a small book with how many pages it has, so if you're into drinking, you'll probably find something for you. There's a wide mixture of textures and tastes, and while nothing tastes fishy, if you're not used to seafood or sushi, you might surprised by some of the flavors or foodstuffs. Use the ginger to cleanse your palate between bites. No need to choose what you eat since omakase is a set menu, nor do you need to add soy sauce or wasabi. If you're not skilled at chopsticks, just use your hands to eat. My only real complaint, other than the slight hiddenness of the restaurant, is that the cadence of service is a bit long compared to other omakase places, especially if you're not seated at the sushi bar. For example, we'd wait quite a while between courses. Otherwise, I'd highly recommend visiting!

Made reservations the day reservations opened and secured an 11:45 am lunch spot. This place is intimate and popular so spots fill up fast. Their 21 piece omakase for $190/pp is actually a really good value. The fish quality and every course served was amazing. Their rice was so perfectly cooked too, and the fish to rice ratio was just right. Our waitress also helped us choose a sake that was exactly the flavor profile we described - crisp, dry but not too dry, with a hint of sweet. It went so well with our fish! We thoroughly enjoyed our experience here, and while you're in the area might as well walk down the street to visit the Friends apartment and Carrie Bradshaw's apartment!

Came to sushi nakazawa today for lunch and made a reservation about 2 weeks ago without much trouble. The place was not numbered but it wasn't super hard to find bc it's right next to another door that was numbered. The host was standing by the door and offered to check in my coat. There is a small room with a couch in case we have to wait and the whole ambiance of the place was very classy. After about 5 mins I was directed to the sushi bar and I would have to say that service was very nice and thoughtful throughout the whole course. The omakase was great, a different style than some of the more traditional Japanese omakase in the city but regardless very delicious. There were a total of 20 courses of omakase followed by 2 dessert courses. You have the option to add other things as well like caviar and uni. We started with salmon fish group, to white fish, ending with tuna/toro and uni wraps. I loved the progression of things bc just as I was getting a bit full from the fatty fishes, another more refreshing flavor comes in and I am able to eat more. Loved the creme brulee dessert with the warm green tea combo. My overall feeling at sushi nakazawa is that what you get is very worth the $$ bc I was quite full in the end with delicious food. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for an fancier omakase experience.

One of the best omakase I've had thus far. Service is attentive, refilling water, and gave recommendations for tea that can go well with the tasting. The chef who served us was interactive and pleasant to talk to. There were many high-end dining that I've been to where the server/chef were not very talkative or responded to questions. Ours actually stuck a conversation about various things from food to shows to hobbies, which is very much my vibe. Even gave away where to purchase great seafood if we want to. And the nigiri pieces were great. Traditional enough where it's familiar but has their own flair, from the use of peppermint to mustard. And the rice most importantly was well seasoned. There's really no criticism that I can come up with. May be only omakase spot where I may come back to.

After 10 years in New York, I finally made it to the famed Sushi Nakazawa. A 21 piece omakase for $180, this has to be the absolute best value omakase in NYC considering all factors. What an amazing experience from beginning to end. The service and ambiance are so refined, I really felt like I was back in Japan. We had a 12:45 reservation for lunch on a Saturday (still 21 pieces for $180). We were seated exactly on time in very comfortable seats at the sushi counter. To start, you choose from a list of additions to the omakase- we added the Wagyu which was worth it. Please do yourself a favor and get the sake pairing for $90! My math, you're already saving $100 on the excellent value that Nakazawa offers... The sake pairing really made this experience wonderful. With every few bites of sushi, they brought a very cool glass of sake. A pink sake, creamy sake... everything was delicious and well curated. The sushi, of course, is excellent. My favorite bites are always the tuna, but the scallop is a close second. What a lovely, memorable experience. I couldn't recommend this more.