"We always recommend Sushi Katsuei to anyone looking for a terrific, creative omakase that they can eat without feeling like Mr. Monopoly. This Park Slope restaurant opened in 2014, and then expanded to the West Village in 2017. Omakases at both locations start around $60 for nine pieces and a handroll, often highlighting unusual pieces like firefly squid or barracuda (plus more typical fan favorites like toro or uni). You could always order a la carte or level up and try the open-style omakase, which can cost anywhere from $130-$200, but the $60 deal feels sweetest to us." - bryan kim, neha talreja, hannah albertine, will hartman