What is the best omakase in Manhattan?

Our current #1 reflects a blend of editorial sourcing from Eater, The Infatuation, Time Out, and Grub Street, plus live community votes. The order shifts as votes come in — what is first today may not be first tomorrow.

How much does omakase cost in Manhattan?

The current Manhattan range runs from about $90 (Tanoshi Sushi Sake Bar) to $1,000 per seat (Masa at Time Warner Center). Most well-regarded counters land between $200 and $400 for a 15 to 20 piece menu plus appetizers. Drink pairings add another $80 to $200.

What is Edomae sushi?

Edomae is the traditional Tokyo-style of nigiri sushi where each piece is finished by the chef with cure, brush, or sear — soy is applied at the counter rather than dipped by the diner. Sushi Nakazawa, Sushi Yasuda, and Shuko all work in this tradition; Masa runs a more contemporary kaiseki-influenced format.

Do you need a reservation for omakase in Manhattan?

Yes, almost always. Sushi Nakazawa, Masa, Sushi Amane, Shuko, and Naoki release seats one to two months ahead and sell out in hours. Walk-in seats exist at Tanoshi and at the bar at Sushi of Gari but should not be assumed.

What is the best Michelin-starred omakase in Manhattan?

Masa holds three Michelin stars and is the most-decorated sushi counter in New York. Sushi Noz, Sushi Ichimura, and Shion 69 Leonard Street also hold stars. The list on this page reflects votes plus editorial sourcing — Michelin status is one signal among several.

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Omakase · verified Jun 10, 2026 · By Piyush Puri

Best Omakase in Manhattan

The 10 best omakase counters in Manhattan, Edomae sushi tasting menus from 18-seat counters to Michelin-starred rooms, picked by Eater, Time Out, and Infatuation.

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Sushi Nakazawa
West Village · $$$$ · 23 Commerce St
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Daisuke Nakazawa's 20-seat West Village counter on Commerce Street, opened 2013 after Nakazawa apprenticed at Sukiyabashi Jiro in Tokyo, the most cited entry-point Manhattan omakase for serious Edomae sushi in the under-$300 bracket.
Because Nakazawa's twenty-one-piece progression is the cleanest Edomae template you can book in the city, the rice is body-temperature, the fish rotation rotates seasonally, and the price-to-craft ratio still beats most Midtown rivals.
Order The full chef's omakase progression at the counter, no substitutions.
Book the second seating (around 8:45 p.m.) on a weeknight, the chef is freer to chat and the kitchen pulls fish from the same case as the early seating without time pressure.

Good to know

What is the best omakase in Manhattan?: Our current #1 reflects a blend of editorial sourcing from Eater, The Infatuation, Time Out, and Grub Street, plus live community votes. The order shifts as votes come in — what is first today may not be first tomorrow.
How much does omakase cost in Manhattan?: The current Manhattan range runs from about $90 (Tanoshi Sushi Sake Bar) to $1,000 per seat (Masa at Time Warner Center). Most well-regarded counters land between $200 and $400 for a 15 to 20 piece menu plus appetizers. Drink pairings add another $80 to $200.
What is Edomae sushi?: Edomae is the traditional Tokyo-style of nigiri sushi where each piece is finished by the chef with cure, brush, or sear — soy is applied at the counter rather than dipped by the diner. Sushi Nakazawa, Sushi Yasuda, and Shuko all work in this tradition; Masa runs a more contemporary kaiseki-influenced format.
Do you need a reservation for omakase in Manhattan?: Yes, almost always. Sushi Nakazawa, Masa, Sushi Amane, Shuko, and Naoki release seats one to two months ahead and sell out in hours. Walk-in seats exist at Tanoshi and at the bar at Sushi of Gari but should not be assumed.
What is the best Michelin-starred omakase in Manhattan?: Masa holds three Michelin stars and is the most-decorated sushi counter in New York. Sushi Noz, Sushi Ichimura, and Shion 69 Leonard Street also hold stars. The list on this page reflects votes plus editorial sourcing — Michelin status is one signal among several.