Got there around 630pm. Very difficult to find as there is no signage. You go in a door and up a flight of stairs and about half way up there is a door on the right, also with no signage. In here you'll find a quaint little place with room for about 12 people to sit around a bar and have sushi made for you on the fly. You eat as they make the sets. We were told the wait was 45 to 75 minutes. We got our name on the list and went shopping for a while. About 2hr later we got the call. So we get seated around 8:50, and since they close at 10pm, we are the last group, which is awesome because the chef was able to talk to us and not push us through under an hour. He had lived in Spain for 11 years, and his Spanish was actually better than his English, which was fun because we could converse en Español. We all got the Hokkaido set. Tried a few Sakes that were recommended as well. Its hand down one of the best food experiences we have ever had in New York. My wife is Celiac and she had no issues. They use Gluten Free soy and make their own wasabi each day in house. She had the rice beer which was gluten free. Get there the earliest you can and be prepared to wait a while. On weekends you may not even get in as they said the wait can be 3+ hour. We spent about $100 per person, which was absolutely worth it, and we will be revisiting.

I wanted to try this place because I knew few chefs who worked here. First warning; no reservations, walk ins only. It's located on the second floor, due to very tiny space, virtually no space for waiting. Chef told me that wait could get as worse as two hours. So if you're really hungry, I would not recommend this place. Luckily, we did not have to wait (beat another couple by a min), after looking at the menu we decided to get most expensive Hokkaido set which includes 2 hand rolls, 10 nigiri and a kaisendon for $47. What a great price for this many pieces! We ended up adding on a piece of eel and Uni tastings (3pc). But I did not like the fact that first piece was a hand roll. I'm originally from Japan and it should be served after nigiri course. I guess you get what you pay for; fast service (a bit rushed) but it's great quick fix for your sushi desire!

Food: I decided to try this place because of their affordable omakase. I tried the $48 Hokkaido set, which includes 10 nigiris, two hand rolls, and one mini kaisendon. This place is definitely good for its value, but the quality of the omakase isn't the best I've had. It's a step up from a regular sushi restaurant, but below average in comparison to other omakase restaurants in the city. The set included typical omakase pieces such as king salmon, tuna, yellowtail, sea bass, sea bream, scallop, and shrimp. The menu includes three different sets to choose from as well as an uni tasting and individual nigiri or hand rolls. There is also a kaisendon rice bowl on the menu for $30. As you are nearing the end of your set, the server comes and asks if you would like to add anything else. It seems that they try to keep each seating to under 45 minutes so they can turn over the restaurant. We tried to wait and finish our entire set to see if we wanted to add anything else, but the server said their policy is to add on items prior to the last piece of your set. Service: Service was good. As soon as you sit down, the server brings you a glass of water and you are greeted by the sushi chef. Both the server and sushi chef are very attentive and check on you throughout the meal and ask you how everything is. However, towards the end, I felt a little rushed, especially being asked to let the server know if we wanted any add-ons when we asked if we can just finish our mini rice bowl before deciding. Ambiance: The restaurant is located on the second floor of a building, so there is a pretty steep flight of stairs that you need to go up in order to enter the restaurant. This place is not wheelchair accessible. The restaurant is very small and only seats 12 people at a time at the sushi bar seating is very tight and you are literally touching the person next to you. The overall restaurant space is very tight, and there is not much room to walk around as you're leaving. There are other people waiting at the front of the space and in the stairwell so getting out of the place is tight as well. Overall, I would recommend this restaurant but keep in mind that it is an omakase good for its value and not the highest quality you can find in the city.

Absolutely amazing sushi for a an awesome price. It is a little hard to find but that makes it a fun adventure! There is usually a wait but it's worth it, the staff is super friendly and the decor is very minimalistic and clean. The sushi is phenomenal with unique flavors and would definitely go back!

Amazing sushi spot if you don't mind waiting! You should also ask about the difference between the different set menus - we were recommended the Hokkaido (also the most nigiri with 10 pieces, also the most expensive) and we are glad we got it. I think it has otoro (fatty tuna) and a few other more premium fish compared to the other two sets. Service is what is expected from an omakase - fast, and efficient. Overall a fantastic omakase / set menu, especially for the current price of $49

Wow what a delicious meal! I went on wednesday evening with my friend and the atmosphere was friendly and inviting. It's a small place but we didn't have to wait at all. We were seated immediately at the counter. We both got the tuna crispy rice and the "hangry" hand roll set. You get such incredible value for money here! The scallop roll was my absolute favorite - the fish was insanely fresh and the flavor was amazing. Each roll was so high quality and had unique flavors that I loved. Everything about this restaurant screams five stars. We got very prompt refills on wasabi and ginger and the service was very timely. So so worth it.

Literal hole-in-the-wall omakase spot, tucked on the second floor of a packed Midtown building. There are about 10 seats total, all bar seating, so the atmosphere is a bit rushed since they're trying to flip seats quickly. Walk-ins only- we waited about an hour to be seated on a Friday night. Servers are attentive, sushi chefs are knowledgeable and friendly. I would recommend the Hokkaido omakase set, which is the only option that comes with fatty tuna. There is also an a la carte option to add on any of your favorites at the end. Our favorite pieces were the Fatty Tuna with Pickled Radish handroll, the Sea Bream nigiri, and the Unagi nigiri, which the chef torched for extra smoky flavor.

The most affordable high quality omakase you can have! Tucked away in a little walk up apartment, this sushi place has become one of my faves. The quality you get for the price is unbeatable! The place is really small, fits only roughly 12 or so people so make sure you get in early!

Cuisine: 7 Service: 8 Decor: 7 Value: 8 Overall: 7 Quick turnover is the name of the game nowadays with many cheaper sushi omakase options around NYC. This is another one that try to find a slightly different angle to succeed in this format. I met the one of the owners, Guy, who was the host of the evening on my first visit. He was friendly and knowledgeable about Japanese cuisine. We had some good conversations on the topic of the evolution of sushi in NYC. As for the meal, I had Chef Yoko, who I am familiar with from her days at Cagen. She prepared our sushi piece by piece, at a quick pace, but not overwhelming. What I noticed right away is the quality of the rice. I brought that to the attention of Guy and he was very glad I noticed, as well as proud to describe how important that was to the owners. He stated that they wanted to use a better product compared to other low end sushi joints and hoped customers would recognize the difference. The fish quality was decent for the price. Nothing amazing, but that's expected. Best pieces were the Hokkaido Uni, Hotate, and Madai. Sadly, the Otoro did not live up to expectations. However, at their price points, it's hard to complain. We had the Hokkaido Set at $47, and added the Uni Tasting. However, Guy said that the $39 Tokyo Set is their most popular, and then there is an even cheaper $32 Kyoto Set option. You shouldn't be here to compare the food quality against Yoshino, Sushi Noz, or Noda. If you compare with the lower tier quickie options, I do believe it stands above most. Honestly, if the wait wasn't so long (2.5 hours), I think this place is a nice quick option for a decent sushi meal. Unfortunately, with their popularity, and formula for success, I would always expect a line. Maybe if I had things to do in the area, I might come put my name down for another go.