When the name of the restaurant is “omakase,” you kind of know what sort of meal you’re in for. I added this spot to my ever-growing list of affordable omakase meals – love love love that this is a current trend – and booked myself a solo date when I had plans later in the LES. The spot is tiny, young, and a little loud. It was a little tough to hear the description of each piece, but I liked enjoying an omakase meal is an informal setting. What I enjoyed even more: the quality is great, regardless of price…yet the price point is fantastic too.
Here’s the food rundown:
- Kumamoto with yuzu foam and ikura
- Amberjack sashimi with dark soy sauce and seaweed
- Miso black cod
- Trio: tuna from Spain, sea bream from Japan, something with choc salt from Brazil (third one was amazing)
- Fatty tuna caviar, yellowtail jalapeño, scallop with choc salt
- No idea about this trio, but the third was wagyu beef
- Eel fois gras and uni
- Handroll – option of spicy or not (king salmon)
- I added two courses: Botan ebi and ikura (I almost got another scallop, but my server said they make their own ikura sauce – sign me up, I replied)
$165 – including tax and tip – for 15 courses PLUS two extra courses PLUS a bottle of sake. And let me tell you, the quality was GREAT. The finishes (chocolate salt hello!) were inventive but restrained, perfect for letting the fish shine. I’m not sure there’s a better deal around. It’s not the most convenient location based on where I work and live, but it’s the kind of sushi meal I’ll make a point to repeat.
Peaches to Apples 