Hanaya Omakase

This is the best Omakase tasting experience you can get for $75 per person!! Everything was incredibly fresh and delicious. The nigiri combinations were just incredible. The chef really knows what he is doing. Come here if you want a delicious omakase experience!!

Great omakase experience! 75 minute omakase ($75 for 13 pieces) with the option to add additional pieces at the end. Loved being able to pick my favorites and get some extra pieces! Great quality fish, fantastic vibe, and overall a wonderful experience. My personal favorite was the king salmon, and the wagyu with foie gras shaved on top :)

The omakase offers 13 pieces for $75, which is an excellent value for the quality you get. There is also an à la carte option available, so you can add extra pieces or repeat your favorites, which is a great touch. Alcohol and sake are on the slightly pricier side, but overall the entire experience was outstanding. From the freshness of the fish to the craftsmanship and friendly service, this is an absolutely fair and worthwhile experience for the price.

I was going to gatekeep this new Omakase place because it was so good but decided that more New Yorkers need to try this amazing spot. The chef's skills, selection of unique pieces, and quality of ingredients made this one of the best omakase experiences I've had in the city and well worth the $ price tag. Each course showcased an incredible balance of texture, flavor, and artistry. Just remember to BYOB because they don't have a liquor license yet! Some highlights: Uni (Sea Urchin) -- Creamy, briny, and impossibly fresh, the uni melted like butter with a whisper of ocean sweetness. Seared Ebi with Foie Gras -- The contrast of the warm prawn and delicate foie topping was pure indulgence -- smoky, sweet, and unforgettable. Toro with Caviar -- Silky, luxurious, and perfectly seasoned -- the caviar added a pop of salt that elevated the buttery tuna to another level. Shaved Truffle Toro -- Earthy truffle notes married beautifully with the tender, marbled toro -- decadence at its finest. Seared White Fish with Wasabi -- Lightly torched with a touch of wasabi, this piece was clean, aromatic, and beautifully balanced. Anago (Sea Eel) -- Soft, warm, and glazed with a delicate sweetness -- it was the ultimate comforting finish before dessert. Otoro with Caviar (Final Course) -- The encore of fatty tuna crowned with glistening caviar was the perfect closing statement: rich, refined, and truly memorable. The progression of flavors was flawless -- from the bright opening bites to the indulgent finish, everything was executed with quiet confidence. The chef and staff were warm, precise, and passionate -- you can feel the pride in every plate. Verdict: If you even remotely like omakase, this spot belongs at the very top of your list. Every piece told its own story, and every bite reminded me why I need to go back again! PS: If you go back often like I do and with different dates, tell them not to mention "oh welcome back" because that is the only negative as I almost got in trouble :(

Fantastic omakase set meal, 13 plates for $75. A great array of seafood and also wagyu, and beautifully crafted right in front of you. The wagyu, eel, king salmon, foie gras albacore, and uni were some of my favorites, but literally it all was great. BYOB right now - they only opened a month ago, but they pour for you and have chillers to keep your wine cold. Everyone was gracious. Its a small and intimate place so you can watch every step of the searing/rolling/forming of sushi process, and its beautiful. We felt very welcome and loved it, and this is such a great new find.

I have been to many omakase restaurants in NYC and other states. This is in my top 3 for sure. Arguably for the price this was the best bang for buck and quality. I will definitely be back! The time went by so quickly as well. It’s only BYOB so that is a big advantage!

We tried the 13-course, $75 Omakase at Hanaya, and it was a wonderful experience. The service was outstanding—everyone was professional, friendly, and made the meal feel special. The quality and variety of the fish were impressive for the price point, with highlights like Hokkaido Uni and A5 Wagyu. Great value and a definite must-try.

We love Omakase and have tried so many places in the city, but this one definitely stands out! Food was fantastic!!! So flavorful and so fresh, the chef has curated a mouth watering selection, definitively will be back here soon!!

Hanaya absolutely blew me away. Their omakase is one of the best values in the city. 13 exquisite courses for just $75! Every bite felt like a masterclass in creativity and balance. The nigiri pairings are bold yet refined, like perfectly seared foie gras melting into fresh, buttery fish. And the proteins are unbelievably fresh. An absolute must-try, inventive, elegant and worth every bite.

OMAKASE! This was simply an amazing culinary experience. My Yelp buddy Susan C. was just here a few weeks ago and raved about the sushi, so we had to come celebrate our godson's birthday here. Reservations are a snap on Resy. The sushi bar wrapping around the prep area can accommodate up to 20 diners per seating and there are 4 scheduled seatings per evening: 5:00, 6:15, 7:30 & 8:45. We were early for our Sunday night 6:15 reservation and it wasn't full all evening, so time was not a constraint. There was even a walk-in trio of ladies that skipped the full omakase and just ordered a few pieces of sushi a la carte. The restaurant is very new, barely open for 5 weeks, so they texted us that it was BYOB and we brought a selection of sake to enjoy. Our server kindly provided ice buckets to keep the bottles chilled. But we were definitely here for the full omakase experience and left ourselves in the capable hands of our chef. The left column of the menu listed all the omakase courses, while the right listed optional a la carte choices. The 12 nigiri courses served were: - Sea Scallop w/ Truffle Butter (seared edges gave a nice smokiness) - Yellowtail (topped w/ scallion) - King Salmon (smoked w/ shoyu glaze) - Sea Bream (sea salt & yuzu) - Botan Ebi (foie gras topped & torched) - Shima Aji - Lean Tuna (w/ mushroom) - Chu/O-toro (topped w/ caviar) - Spanish Mackerel - Hokkaido Uni - A5 Wagyu (sea salt & shaved foie gras) - Unagi (toasted & brushed w/ nitsume) All the fish were high quality and preparation was beautifully executed. Everything simply melted in your mouth, except the uni, which just evaporated. My favorite bite, of course, was the A5 Wagyu. The mottled fat was melted under the torch, sprinkled with a touch of sea salt and generously covered in shaved foie gras. The Sea Scallop and O-Toro were close seconds. The official final course was a Negitoro handroll with minced fatty tuna & scallion wrapped in nori. The chef had a unique nori wrapping method. He cut a strip of nori and wrapped it across the bottom of the handroll before completing the cylinder and hand serving. The extra wrap served as a bottom cap, so that the contents didn't squirt out when biting at the top. The man is a genius! Sometimes nori sheets are chewy, but these were crisp and each bite was clean and tasty. After the negitoro handroll, we decided on a few extra pieces to try and ordered the Kinmedai, which was good, but could never be as fresh as when we had it in Japan. Plus some of us revisited the sea scallop and yellowtail as handrolls. The chef was generous in the handroll fillings. A matcha ice cream mochi for dessert capped off a beautiful meal. I wish them much success and can't wait to return for a reprise extraordinary omakase!

I was going to gatekeep this new Omakase place because it was so good but decided that more New Yorkers need to try this amazing spot. The chef's skills, selection of unique pieces, and quality of ingredients made this one of the best omakase experiences I've had in the city and well worth the $ price tag. Each course showcased an incredible balance of texture, flavor, and artistry. Just remember to BYOB because they don't have a liquor license yet! Some highlights: Uni (Sea Urchin) -- Creamy, briny, and impossibly fresh, the uni melted like butter with a whisper of ocean sweetness. Seared Ebi with Foie Gras -- The contrast of the warm prawn and delicate foie topping was pure indulgence -- smoky, sweet, and unforgettable. Toro with Caviar -- Silky, luxurious, and perfectly seasoned -- the caviar added a pop of salt that elevated the buttery tuna to another level. Shaved Truffle Toro -- Earthy truffle notes married beautifully with the tender, marbled toro -- decadence at its finest. Seared White Fish with Wasabi -- Lightly torched with a touch of wasabi, this piece was clean, aromatic, and beautifully balanced. Anago (Sea Eel) -- Soft, warm, and glazed with a delicate sweetness -- it was the ultimate comforting finish before dessert. Otoro with Caviar (Final Course) -- The encore of fatty tuna crowned with glistening caviar was the perfect closing statement: rich, refined, and truly memorable. The progression of flavors was flawless -- from the bright opening bites to the indulgent finish, everything was executed with quiet confidence. The chef and staff were warm, precise, and passionate -- you can feel the pride in every plate. Verdict: If you even remotely like omakase, this spot belongs at the very top of your list. Every piece told its own story, and every bite reminded me why I need to go back again! PS: If you go back often like I do and with different dates, tell them not to mention "oh welcome back" because that is the only negative as I almost got in trouble :(

I was super excited to try this place after seeing all the 5 star reviews, but it was just alright in my opinion! It is a good price at $75, but I think there are better omakase places at a similar price point. The fish quality was okay, but I did like some of the combinations they had like foie gras. They were willing to substitute one of the courses for an alternative for my friend which was nice! The experience also went by pretty quickly - we were in and out in 40 minutes. With so many other omakase options in the city, I probably wouldn't come back.

I was really surprised about how delicious this was. The freshness of the fish was amazing. Everyone is very nice. The restaurant does get quite loud and it was hard to hear .. I would recommend and definitely will go back

I died and went to foodie heaven. Hell's Kitchen has been really representing on the NYC omakase scene and even among stars, this place shines above the rest. WOW wow WOW where do I begin. They've been open for 3 weeks since Sept 16 and if you're an omakase fan you better run here now before seats get too hard to snag. While billed as another "affordable omakase" spot, this place is the real deal in terms of sushi-making pedigree and creativity (Sushi Yasuda, Sushi Noz). It's hard to tell from photos, but there's an element of thoughtfulness and technique to their sushi flavor pairings indicating research went into designing the profile of each bite. Chef Yousi, Chef Ryan and front of house Enrique--you guys are serving up something extra special! If I could give 7 stars I would! The sushi flavors and techniques speak volumes for themselves, and your hospitality is on point. I arrived one very rainy Sunday evening for the second seating at 6:15pm and was surprised to see only 3 parties total, the space is simple, with a muted color scheme in the style of Japanese sushi restaurants, though they've added some tasteful touches like cherry blossoms murals on the wall decor. About 20 seats around a rectangular sushi bar, serviced by two chefs. I'm kinda glad it rained since we had prob more of a personalized touch and chance to chat with the team one on one, and appreciated their openness to chat with us! Ok getting to the food - 13 course omakase over 75 minutes for $75. For menu see my pic! They get all their fish from Japan, which is super unique at this price point. - Rice: well seasoned and properly cooked, each grain held its own. This place leans towards modern sushi flavors so take this into account if you're a purist, however it's in line with the newer sushi scene in Japan these days. Some pieces are have a light sauce so that caused some grains to fall off here and there though I wasn't angry about it. - Scallop: gently seared with butter ugh...so tender and fresh. One of my favorites, honestly it was really hard to choose favorites here. - Yellowtail: stronger wasabi flavor I enjoyed the kick though. - King salmon: smoked with what (to me) tasted like a bit of paprika seasoning on the exterior, really delectable. -Sea bream: a meatier fish with more of a bite, so good. Nice savory elements. - Botan ebi with foie gras: melt in your mouth, the shrimp was so fresh and juicy, foie gras added a lovely richness. - Shima aji: comforting savory mushroom (?) flavor, though my friend thought it was more a sautéed mustard green flavor. - Lean tuna: soy sauce forward, enjoyed it! - Chu/otoro with caviar: you can't really go wrong with any variety of this anywhere, so tender and melt-in-your mouth with a touch of brininess from the caviar. - Spanish mackerel: slightly seared with ginger, also basically falls apart in your mouth, a lighter flavor, yummmm. - Hokkaido uni: sweet unctuous uni. Crisp nori exterior. Perfection. - A5 Wagyu: so tender, probably the best rendition of this I've ever eaten in NYC, and that's saying a lot. There's a bit of grill flavor they managed to impart with the deep fried pork floss (did I hear that right?) they sprinkle generously on top. - Unagi: delicious, melt-in-your mouth just the right amount of sauce. - Negitoro roll: not bad, more of a lighter roll with some crunch from the pickled radish to end your meal. We ended up getting extra pieces of the scallop, botan ebi with foie gras and the shima aji, plus a unique red snapper/sea bream take recommended by Chef Ryan. All so delightful =9 One of the most amusing parts of the meal was actually watching the expressions on other diners faces as they were eating the sushi. lol their expressions! And probably mine too, hilarious. Like after a bite, you could see eyes widening, these expressions of surprise and joy, sometimes eyes closing. One customer put his head down onto the table and couldn't look up for a while, then declared the king salmon the tastiest piece of smoked salmon he'd ever eaten. You could tell everyone was enjoying their nigiri immensely.

Had a wonderful experience at Hanaya Omakase. The ambience is appropriate for the restaurant and is aesthetically pleasing. The service was very good in the sense that the sushi chefs were very good with explaining each course. The quality of the food was outstanding. Very fresh and tasty. It was a great variety over the 13 courses and each was very distinct and satisfying. Highly recommend this experience. The 13 courses were very satisfying but they allowed to to order ala carte if you wanted more at the end.

Probably THE best omakase I have had to date. Every course was thoughtfully selected and crafted by the chefs and you could tell. Aside from having amazingly fresh fish, they were able to highlight each fish with inventive flavor pairings. My absolute favorite was the hamachi (I think) with smoked shishito pepper topping, WOW I have never had a nigiri that tasted so so umami and well rounded in flavor. That added smokiness from the peppers really did it for me. Aside from inventive and delicious flavors, the skill and craftsmanship that goes into making each course can be seen right in front of your eyes as they only offer bar seating around the chefs. Compared to other omakases, there was a notable difference in the mouth feel/texture of each bite as I felt the fish was sliced perfectly. Absolutely melted in my mouth and I did not have to chew through thick slices of fish, as I have at some other omakases before. I barely got any photos of the courses as I was having such an amazing experience, so you will just have to try Hanaya for yourself. So happy I got to visit during the soft opening as it was 20% off, typically this omakase will be 13 courses for $75, but for the quality and experience I certainly feel it is worth it. Would 1000% recommend!!

I came through opening week after seeing Hanaya mentioned in Eater. So glad I did! Delicious and affordable omakase in Hell's Kitchen. Very easy to reach by transit, and directly across the street from cult hot dog bar Rudy's. In the time since eating at Hanaya I've thought about it every single day; omakase is all I can think about now. The staff moved fast and made sure everything ran smoothly. Apparently some of them have worked together before, and the synergy was apparent in their communication and teamwork. The chefs had their hands full serving up round after round of fun and fresh food. Until Hanaya gets its liquor license it's BYOB, and just about every party had a bottle of sake on ice to accompany the meal. One of the perks about joining the last seating of the night is no rush to leave immediately after the meal. My crew got to spend a little bit of time chatting with the chef, ordering up extra items and finishing our beverages. Of course we were cognizant that they would want to close up and head home eventually, but they were so accommodating and hospitable that the whole experience was engaging and enjoyable. The space itself isn't huge but we didn't feel cramped either. Plenty of elbow room, though intimate enough that you feel connected to the other guests. I think this is a great choice for people who are new to the concept of omakase, and it will also please veterans on the prowl for a good time. (Also, from what I observed, it's already a popular date spot; something to consider!) New York has a lot of omakase options to choose from, and I've enjoyed myself at a great many of them. Hanaya is a gem and I can't wait to go back.

Perfect sized meal. Food was delicious. Service was personal and impeccable. I would recommend this place to anyone for a date or small dinner party .

First rate omakase comes to Hells Kitchen. The menu, service,and-above all-execution is all A+. Arigato!

Delicious sushi on 9th Ave...who knew! Great tasting creative offerings to satisfy the palette. Chef Ryan was a great sushi chef who expertly explained the dishes we were presented. Would definitely return again.

Amazing!! Great quality and service. Highly recommend! Yellowtail was delicious. Bring your own bottle

Lived in Japan and was delighted by the quality and freshness of all of the pieces we had. We did the 13 course for $75. Each piece combined traditional expressions of Japanese sushi with the addition fine dining accouterments such as truffle, butter, foie gras, scallion, shaved shishito, etc to brighten the flavor palette. Each topping was paired with the design and sophistication of a fine sommelier. The staff, including the chef and host were delightful, friendly, and welcoming . Will come Back soon. Great flavors at a great value.

Amazing food! I can taste the attention the chef puts into the dishes. And the price is very reasonable too

Fresh, sophisticated , modern . Fair deal . One of the best deals in the neighborhood. Highly recommend.

Like Tokyo. 10* OISHI like Kyoto. Great prices. O my omakase Ambiance

Love having such delicious omakase nearby! Every piece was delicious, and service was great. My favourite piece was the botan ebi with foie gras...

Simply amazing. Everyone in the area loves it & we keep coming back again & again. Reservations are highly recommended. Go now before it becomes impossible to get a seat.

Newly opened Hanaya Omakase is a gem. Freshest fish and great attentive service. Run don't walk as once the word gets out you won't be able to get a stool.

INCREDIBLE!!!!!!! This was the most welcoming omakase place with the kindest, caring staff. Absolutely incredible great quality fish with unique combinations. Ambiance was peaceful with perfect lighting. 10000% will be back and recommend!

The most incredible omakase I've had in all of New York! Intimate vibe, great service, and a fun experience! I'll be coming back regularly.