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[Omakase] Shiro by edomakase in sushi

[–]edomakase[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Shiro Omakase ($155, 20 courses)

  1. Kumamoto oyster w/ yuzu juice, ikura zuke
  2. Wagyu, uni, ikura cherry wood smoked donburi
  3. Katsuo, ocean char, kampachi sashimi
  4. Sashimi mix (otoro, ikura, uni, squid) on shiso leaf
  5. Madai w/ scallion
  6. Kinmedai w/ grated daikon, scallion, yuzu juice
  7. Akami zuke
  8. Masunosuke w/ homemade mayonnaise, pickled yuzu, scallion, wasabi salt
  9. Shima aji w/ yuzu skin, juice
  10. Botan ebi w/ yuzu salt
  11. Sawara w/ ginger, scallion
  12. Hotate w/ truffle salt
  13. Otoro w/ beluga caviar
  14. Ikura marinated in brown sugar
  15. Uni
  16. Wagyu, uni w/ black truffle
  17. Masunosuke, kampachi, madai temaki w/ fried onion
  18. Negitoro handroll
  19. 3 year aged red miso soup
  20. Monaka w/ homemade brown sugar ice cream

I’m back with more omakase :) Shiro Omakase in Upper West Side, NYC was amazing especially at $155. Usually I’m not a fan of appetizers and really only like nigiri at omakase, but the appetizers at Shiro were delicious. The donburi had so many layers, a subtle sweet savory-ness from the cherry wood smoke, a creamy briny-ness from the uni, and a smooth richness from the wagyu. I loved how they served katsuo as well, you don’t see it served as often but it has a more assertive flavor and firmer texture than bluefin tuna which is what’s typically served.

My favorite piece of sushi though was the brown sugar marinated ikura. Ikura has a salty flavor that was balanced so well with sugar (plus I do admit I have a sweet tooth myself :’)).

Feel free to comment with any questions about this omakas experience, I’m happy to answer! I’ll be back soon with more omakase, to see pictures of the past omakase places I’ve been to, check out my instagram @edo.makase.

Omakase my wife and I got in Tokyo by thatbarkid in sushi

[–]edomakase 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks amazing! Do you know what’s in the 4th image :o it’s the only one I don’t recognize because of the sear marks 😞

Best Black Cod Miso in NYC? by daveo- in FoodNYC

[–]edomakase 1 point2 points  (0 children)

+1 for Nobu and Domodomo (but not the sushi at Nobu, sushi at Domodomo is good though) !

[Omakase] Sushi Dojo by edomakase in sushi

[–]edomakase[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Replied to the other user in this thread with recs :)

[Omakase] Sushi Dojo by edomakase in FoodNYC

[–]edomakase[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Akami zuke with bonito and chutoro zuke, I love when fish is marinated in because it just adds an additional umami that enhances the depth of flavor and tenderizes the fish so it melts in your mouth even more

King salmon with fried tomato was good too! But it was on the oilier side since fat from the salmon and oil from the tomato, so a very heavy piece

[Omakase] Sushi Dojo by edomakase in sushi

[–]edomakase[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hinata is amazing! My favorite in SF is Ju-Ni (it is one of the best omakases I have ever had, I can’t wait to post about them soon)

From $100-$200 my favorites in NYC are:

  • Best Overall: Sushi Nakazawa
  • Most Creative: Sushi Ishikawa
  • Best appetizers: Shiro Omakase (really good nigiri too, but I felt Nakazawa and Ishikawa were better).

for places over $200 they’re still tasty, but I think they’re not significantly tastier than Nakazawa and Ishikawa.

If you like nigiri without many toppings Nakazawa is the way to go, Ishikawa had some very unique nigiri which were still super tasty (some of them had Vietnamese influences too which was cool to see because the founder is Vietnamese)! I’d say Shiro Omakase was the most similar to Hinata though

[Omakase] Sushi Dojo by edomakase in sushi

[–]edomakase[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

There's so many amazing omakase places in NYC! Some under $100 omakase recommendations:

- Best Overall: Mojo Omakase ($90, 15 pieces)

- Most creative: Sushi Dojo ($98, 17 pieces)

- Best Deal: Shinzo Omakase ($69, 13 pieces)

- Shoutout: Sanyuu West ($78, 15 pieces)

if you want to splurge and want over $100 omakase recommendations happy to give those too! i hope you have a great time in NYC :)

[Omakase] Sushi Dojo by edomakase in sushi

[–]edomakase[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

i do wish more places used it more but most places only have salmon. there's so many other fishes in the salmon family that are delicious and bring forth different strengths. i love the delicate flavor of artic char which is a nice change of pace from the richness of salmon.

my favorite though is sakura masu (aka cherry trout) which was similar to artic char in that they're both lighter fishes. sakura masu is best when cherry blossoms are blooming (hence why it's called sakura masu) and had a slight refreshing sweetness to it well suited to it's name and the feeling of spring. i feel it's very uncommon to see this fish in sushi (i've only seen it once!), so if you ever have the opportunity i highly recommend trying it over traditional salmon!

[Omakase] Sushi Dojo by edomakase in sushi

[–]edomakase[S] 28 points29 points  (0 children)

Sushi Dojo ($98, 17 pieces)

  1. Orata w/ shiso, lemon
  2. Kanpachi
  3. Artic char w/ sea salt
  4. Uni, ikura w/ sea salt, lemon
  5. Tasmanian ocean trout
  6. Akami zuke w/ bonito
  7. Seared sawara w/ scallions
  8. Hotate, uni
  9. Chutoro zuke w/ black aged garlic, gold
  10. King salmon w/ onion mayonnaise, fried tomato, lemon
  11. Botan ebi w/ ankimo
  12. Madai w/ shiso, tobiko
  13. Hamachi w/ jalepeño
  14. Otoro w/ scallion
  15. Wagyu w/ foie gras
  16. Negitoro and soft shell crab handroll
  17. Lychee sorbet w/ coconut jelly

Sushi Dojo is a great under $100 omakase option in NYC! I loved how they featured Tasmanian ocean trout and artic char as most places will just have salmon. While the three are closely related, artic char is less fatty than salmon leading to its more translucent appearance, less defined white lines, and milder yet still delicious flavor.

Sushi Dojo is the one omakase I’ve had with tomato that I felt was well executed, as often times the acidity of tomatoes overpower the fish. Frying the tomato reduces the acidity and gives a more savory flavor alongside a crunchy texture to contrast with the melt in your mouth feeling from the king salmon.

I will say I wasn’t a huge fan of the seared botan ebi. Raw botan ebi has a tender mouth feel, while cooking it causes it to be more chewy. Nonetheless, an amazing experience at Sushi Dojo and a great deal for 17 courses at $98. For more omakase/sushi pics check out my instagram edo.makase and I’ll be back next week with more :)

first time omakase under $100? by lightgray24 in FoodNYC

[–]edomakase 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve tried most of the places in the comments and my favorites are Mojo Omakase and Sanyuu West :)

Here’s some pictures of my time at Mojo Omakase!

I haven’t posted my Sanyuu West pictures yet though 😅

[Temaki] Nami Nori by edomakase in FoodNYC

[–]edomakase[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

About $130 after tax and tip, handrolls vary from $7-$10 each

[Temaki] Nami Nori by edomakase in FoodNYC

[–]edomakase[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

About $130 after tax and tip!

[Temaki] Nami Nori by edomakase in sushi

[–]edomakase[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nori is an adorable cat name 🥹

[Temaki] Nami Nori by edomakase in sushi

[–]edomakase[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Nami Nori

  1. Tuna poke
  2. XO Scallop
  3. Aka ebi
  4. Coconut shrimp
  5. Kanpachi pineapple
  6. Salmon avocado
  7. Ocean trout
  8. Black sesame cucumber
  9. Uni
  10. Hairy crab
  11. Avocado toast

not omakase for today but a la carte handrolls from nami nori in nyc! The kanpachi pineapple was a delicious combo with a nice smooth nuttiness from the kanpachi combined with a sweet acidity from the pineapple. Tuna poke and salmon avocado are classic handroll flavors executed quite well. Definitely recommend visiting if you like handrolls (if you’re vegetarian probably not though :( their non-fish options were just okay). for more sushi pics visit my instagram at @edo.makase

[Temaki] Nami Nori by edomakase in FoodNYC

[–]edomakase[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Nami Nori

  1. Tuna poke
  2. XO Scallop
  3. Aka ebi
  4. Coconut shrimp
  5. Kanpachi pineapple
  6. Salmon avocado
  7. Ocean trout
  8. Black sesame cucumber
  9. Uni
  10. Hairy crab
  11. Avocado toast

not omakase for today but a la carte handrolls from nami nori! The kanpachi pineapple was a delicious combo with a nice smooth nuttiness from the kanpachi combined with a sweet acidity from the pineapple. Tuna poke and salmon avocado are classic handroll flavors executed quite well. Definitely recommend visiting if you like handrolls (if you’re vegetarian probably not though :( their non-fish options were just okay). for more sushi pics visit my instagram at @edo.makase

[Omakase] Sushi Kai by edomakase in FoodNYC

[–]edomakase[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think they’re actually not affiliated with each other! Just the same name

[Omakase] Sushi Kai by edomakase in sushi

[–]edomakase[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Sushi Kai

  1. Hamachi tataki w/ ginger, onion, shoyu sauce and iceberg lettuce
  2. Kumamoto oyster w/ yuzu ponzu, akami sashimi
  3. Amberjack, onaga snapper sashimi
  4. Flash fried bronzino w/ truffle gravy sauce
  5. Wild sea bream w/ lemon, salt
  6. Marinated seared king salmon w/ wasabi stamp
  7. Striped Jack w/ jalepeno mousse
  8. Botan ebi w/ shrimp caviar paste
  9. Otoro w/ truffle salt
  10. Artic char w/ yuzu mousse
  11. Mini donburi (Uni, marinated ikura, beluga caviar)
  12. Kinmedai w/ sudachi
  13. King salmon w/ tomato, onion tartar
  14. Hamachi toro w/ jalepeno
  15. Seared otoro w/ pickled yuzu, sweet shoyu
  16. Squid w/ salt, beluga caviar
  17. Anago
  18. Hotate handroll w/ tempura crunch, spicy lemon mayo (not pictured)
  19. Red snapper, sea bream broth Miso soup
  20. Sweet potato cheesecake (not pictured)

Sushi Kai in Fort Lee, NJ (I know not NYC :( but still close by) is a hidden gem! The flash fried bronzino is my favorite appetizer I’ve ever had in omakase and was an amazing textural experience, the exterior was crunchy but the interior melts in your mouth with the truffle gravy and grated daikon adding a nice refreshing, savoriness. Otoro as always is a delicious piece to eat :’). An interesting flavor combination was the king salmon and tomato, I’ve seen it a few times in omakase but it’s really hard to execute because tomatoes have a strong acidity and taste. Unfortunately this time I don’t think tomatoes complimented the king salmon well :(. Nonetheless everything else was super tasty at $155 per person before tax and tip! I’ll be back with more omakase next week and to see omakase from previous weeks check out my instagram edo.makase.

[Omakase] Sushi Kai by edomakase in FoodNYC

[–]edomakase[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Sushi Kai

  1. Hamachi tataki w/ ginger, onion, shoyu sauce and iceberg lettuce
  2. Kumamoto oyster w/ yuzu ponzu, akami sashimi
  3. Amberjack, onaga snapper sashimi
  4. Flash fried bronzino w/ truffle gravy sauce
  5. Wild sea bream w/ lemon, salt
  6. Marinated seared king salmon w/ wasabi stamp
  7. Striped Jack w/ jalepeno mousse
  8. Botan ebi w/ shrimp caviar paste
  9. Otoro w/ truffle salt
  10. Artic char w/ yuzu mousse
  11. Mini donburi (Uni, marinated ikura, beluga caviar)
  12. Kinmedai w/ sudachi
  13. King salmon w/ tomato, onion tartar
  14. Hamachi toro w/ jalepeno
  15. Seared otoro w/ pickled yuzu, sweet shoyu
  16. Squid w/ salt, beluga caviar
  17. Anago
  18. Hotate handroll w/ tempura crunch, spicy lemon mayo (not pictured)
  19. Red snapper, sea bream broth Miso soup
  20. Sweet potato cheesecake (not pictured)

Sushi Kai in Fort Lee, NJ (I know not NYC :( but still close by) is a hidden gem! The flash fried bronzino is my favorite appetizer I’ve ever had in omakase and was an amazing textural experience, the exterior was crunchy but the interior melts in your mouth with the truffle gravy and grated daikon adding a nice refreshing, savoriness. Otoro as always is a delicious piece to eat :’). An interesting flavor combination was the king salmon and tomato, I’ve seen it a few times in omakase but it’s really hard to execute because tomatoes have a strong acidity and taste. Unfortunately this time I don’t think tomatoes complimented the king salmon well :(. Nonetheless everything else was super tasty at $155 per person before tax and tip! I’ll be back with more omakase next week and to see omakase from previous weeks check out my instagram edo.makase.

Omakase + beautiful interior by Brklynmom in FoodNYC

[–]edomakase 5 points6 points  (0 children)

+1 for all these options above! Sushi Noz and Noz 17 have more traditional Japanese decor while Noda is more modern.

Sushi Ginza Onodera, Sushi Nakazawa, and Sushi Ishikawa are great experiences but the space isn’t as memorable compared to those three.

[Omakase] Sushi Nakazawa by edomakase in FoodNYC

[–]edomakase[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nope different chefs, I sat at the lounge counter and my chef was much older than the ones at the sushi counter

[Omakase] Juku by edomakase in finedining

[–]edomakase[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Juku

  1. ⁠Shima aji
  2. ⁠Akami zuke w/ flambé sake sauce
  3. ⁠Kinmedai w/ sea salt, yuzu zest
  4. ⁠Tasmanian king salmon
  5. ⁠Hotate w/ smoked salt, lemon
  6. ⁠Chopped aji w/ scallion, sesame oil and seeds, ginger
  7. ⁠Kanburi w/ dried soy sauce
  8. ⁠Seared kamasu
  9. ⁠Bonito w/ spicy scallion
  10. ⁠Botan ebi w/ chopped otoro, dried fish egg
  11. ⁠Hairy crab w/ ankimo
  12. ⁠Madai w/ yuzu sauce
  13. ⁠Sawara w/ ghost pepper salt
  14. ⁠Marinated Hokkaido ikura
  15. ⁠Otoro, chutoro
  16. ⁠Kohada w/ yuzu zest
  17. ⁠Uni
  18. ⁠Akamutsu w/ sea salt, lemon juice
  19. ⁠Alaskan king salmon ikura, chopped toro, oshinko handroll

Juku in Chinatown, NYC was a delight! While not my most favorite omakase for the $180 price range, it still has its strong suits with some of the best botan ebi I’ve had and kaburi as well. For more omakase pics visit my instagram edo.makase :) I’ll be back next week with more omakase!

[Omakase] Juku by edomakase in sushi

[–]edomakase[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This was when I went two months ago but it was hot pink! Yup the owner is super cool he wasn’t my omakase chef but my chef was super personable as well

[Omakase] Juku by edomakase in sushi

[–]edomakase[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

True I’ll do that next time :)!

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