The 19 Best Fancy Restaurants In NYC - New York - The Infatuation

"If, after many sub-$100 omakase experiences, you have finally decided that it’s time to spend $270 on sushi, make a reservation at Shuko. Located behind an unmarked door just south of Union Square, the restaurant has a 20-seat counter where you can watch chefs in baseball hats slice ocean trout to the sounds of Skee-Lo and the Beastie Boys. Around 18 courses long, Shuko’s omakase begins with a few small bites like toro and caviar on toasted milk bread, followed by a lengthy series of nigiri. You’ll try things like snappy shima aji, creamy sawara, and sea bream accented with a touch of salted plum." - bryan kim, kenny yang, will hartman