Omakase OSUKAA LIC

A fairly new hole in the wall 12 seat omakase spot in LIC. Located inside The Factory building along with a few other small restaurants/establishments. We opted for the 17 piece which came with two appetizers, 14 nigiri and a dessert at the end. The chef was pleasant, interactive and pretty generous on the uni, caviar and foie gras. Each piece was fresh and unique- while some were ordinary, others had their own twist. I’d like to come back and try their lunch menu if I am ever around the area again.

Really fantastic spot if you’re looking for quality omakase at an absolute steal! It’s a small, intimate joint so it’s nice and quiet. The fish itself was very fresh and the combinations of fish they had were creative and delicious. Would def come again

Had the 17-piece, $99 omakase here and was super satisfied with most of it. Highlights for me included: A5 Wagyu with Scallop, Uni & Caviar (I mean... what else can you ask for?), Fatty Tuna (basically fish butter, enough said), Miso Black Cod (great char and flavor), and Hamachi (the roasted shishito on top was a fantastic flavor booster). The two that didn’t quite live up to the rest were the Wild Spotted Shrimp (tasted a bit off to me) and the Toro, Foie Gras & Uni Toast (had high hopes, but the huge foie gras piece overpowered everything else). I also ordered an off-menu item: Ankimo with Scallop and Caviar, which had a well-balanced flavor, definitely worth trying. The milk pudding dessert was a perfect end, great texture with just the right amount of jiggle. Service was great, but the atmosphere was just okay. Lighting wasn’t ideal, not just for photos but even for seeing the food clearly. I was also really interested in seeing the preparation of each dish, but had to lean in to watch the chef work. If the chef's workspace were slightly elevated, I think it would make the experience much more engaging for everyone. Overall, the food and service were excellent, it's relatively affordable compared to nearby omakase spots, but the dining setup could use some improvement.

This is by far the most worth omakase experience that I've had in New York so far, and would be the only one I would be willing to come back to! Located in LIC, this is a newer omakase spot resides in The Factory (although there is also apparently a location in Midtown East as well!). I came here for lunch one day and was fortunately able to try their 13 course omakase set (apparently they typically don't typically do omakase for lunch, but the staff was able to accommodate!). For ~$70pp and with the quality that we got, this was unbeatable. Service here was great, and the chefs were so friendly to talk to. Each piece that I tried was fresh, delectable, and very high quality. While some of their pieces were more traditional and simple, such as the matai and ebi we tried, they also had some unique pieces. My favorites of the meal were their torched salmon with foie gras; otoro with uni and caviar; and their buttered toast with toro, charred onion, scallop, and caviar (my favorite!!). I also loved their tofu pudding that they ended the meal with. Would love to come back to try their 17 course for dinner!

How is it possible this place exists and nobody knows about it? This was single-handedly the best (and financially friendly!) omakase place I’ve been to in NYC! The fish was SO fresh, each course was better than the one before. Amazing flavors, practically melts in your mouth. If I were rich I would come here every single day. $69 for 13 courses and I think $90 for 17, which is not bad at all!

My first time here and I can say with 100% honesty that this is the best omakase spot I've tried so far. Don't be off put by the fact that this is in food hall which when we went seemed kind of dead. I've been to at least 5 omakase experiences both in queens and the city and I'm always like yeah this was good I enjoyed it but, but Omakase Osukka was spectacular. My fiancé is also not the biggest fan of sushi but he agrees this was the best one we've had the pleasure of enjoying. Like he said for every course "wow. It melts in your mouth". The sophistication of the each individual element of the appetizers and nigiri was amazing, and we opted for the 17 courses that were well worth it. Both our chef and host were excellent, and we even learned a bit about sake that we paired alongside our experience.

Omakase Osukaa is a really nice restaurant all around. Service is efficient and friendly. The ambience is relaxed and pleasant. It’s hidden away in a large ground floor commercial area with various stores and restaurants. The food is delicious. I had their 17 course omakase and liked all of it. Recommended!

Fresh sushi. Walked in one time and the owner, Chi, was there. Chi provided intro to each piece!

Simply sublime. I come here once a week without fail--it's become a sacred ritual. I absolutely love the team, the chef, and everyone who makes this place so special. The quality of the sushi is consistently outstanding--fresh, delicate, and full of flavor. Every piece is a work of art, both in taste and in presentation. If you haven't been yet, please do yourself a favor and go. It's an experience that stays with you.

My friend and I were looking for an Omakase spot in Queens and decided to try this new restaurant in LIC. It's located in one of the newer developments, and since I don't often make it out here, I was excited to give it a try. Food: 3.5/5 We went with the $100 Omakase menu and added two extras: the toro hand roll (included in the $69 set but surprisingly not the $100 one) and an extra bite of hamachi. All in, the bill came to just under $300 (with tip), which isn't outrageous for Omakase in NYC, but I expected a bit more consistency in quality. Some highlights: the little bowl of rice, ikura, and uni was a standout dish -- flavorful, balanced, and truly memorable. On the other hand, their "ocean trout" (served instead of king salmon) with foie gras was a huge miss for me. It tasted overwhelmingly oily, like eating a mouthful of oil, and was easily my least favorite bite of the night. Overall, I think the $69 menu with some add-ons would probably be the better value. Service & Ambiance: 2.5/5 Service was fine -- attentive without being overbearing. The bigger issue was the ambiance. The party seated across from us spent most of the meal on FaceTime with a friend, talking loudly and disrupting what should have been a quiet, elevated dining experience. I understand the staff not wanting to interfere, but it definitely soured my meal. Once that group left, the atmosphere was much better, but by then the moment had passed. All in all, Omakase is already such a privileged experience, and I feel it should be treated with a certain level of respect -- both by guests and staff in maintaining the mood. While convenient if you're in LIC, I don't think I'd return. With Manhattan just a few minutes away, there are better-value and higher-quality Omakase spots worth the trip.

Great omakase! A really small shop inside a food hall. With only two options on the menu, 13 or 17 course. We went with the 17, which had 3 appetizers, 13 nigiri, and mochi ice cream for dessert. The staff is friendly and attentive. Chefs did an excellent job in preparation and presentation. We had a bit of everything you would expect from omakase. Fresh fish, uni, Ikura, Wagyu, and in the end you got to pick your favorite piece to have again. If I had to be a bit picky about something it would be the rice in the nigiri, needed a little more vinegar. At $100 for omakase it's a good deal. It's a place we would visit again for sure. Go give it a try and you won't be disappointed.

This is by far the most worth omakase experience that I've had in New York so far, and would be the only one I would be willing to come back to! Located in LIC, this is a newer omakase spot resides in The Factory (although there is also apparently a location in Midtown East as well!). I came here for lunch one day and was fortunately able to try their 13 course omakase set (apparently they typically don't typically do omakase for lunch, but the staff was able to accommodate!). For ~$70pp and with the quality that we got, this was unbeatable. Service here was great, and the chefs were so friendly to talk to. Each piece that I tried was fresh, delectable, and very high quality. While some of their pieces were more traditional and simple, such as the matai and ebi we tried, they also had some unique pieces. My favorites of the meal were their torched salmon with foie gras; otoro with uni and caviar; and their buttered toast with toro, charred onion, scallop, and caviar (my favorite!!). I also loved their tofu pudding that they ended the meal with. Would love to come back to try their 17 course for dinner!

Felt like the adjustments they made the past half a year really made all the difference. The courses were more or less the same as the first time I came, with the exception of the miso cod (cooked to perfection, might I add) and maybe a few nigiri pieces (depending on what's in season). Each nigiri tasted fresh, with none of them seemingly frozen this time. There was more consistency this time around with each piece. I really appreciated the effort the chef put into each course; he made sure that we thoroughly enjoyed our experience the entire way. My boyfriend was initially concerned that I've already tried this spot, but was relieved I actually enjoyed my experience this time more than the last.

Best omakase spot in LIC and the prices are a steal! The fish is super fresh and the flavors are pretty innovative. They add unique toppings to the nigiri so each bite is a surprise, slightly different frm your traditional omakase. We got the $99 for 17 pieces with more premium items (ie Wagyu) but they also offer a $69 set for 13 pieces. I'm a huge fan of this place and will definitely be going back soon!

Located in an industrial factory building, omakase Osukaa is a hole in the wall! It was my husband's birthday and we had the option of 13 courses for $69 or 17 courses for $99. The 13 courses apparently didn't include wagyu pieces so we chose the 17 courses. The restaurant wasn't busy so it felt like we had a nice private meal. Some favorite pieces included the oyster in the beginning, the Hokkaido uni, scallop with yuzu jelly, and the otoro with uni, caviar and gold flakes. My only complaint was that there was too much wasabi in some pieces that overpowered the other flavors and fish. Overall, I thought it was a great experience for a great price! Street parking is easy to find and reservations are easy to book through Resy. I would recommend trying this place out :)

A fairly new hole in the wall 12 seat omakase spot in LIC. Located inside The Factory building along with a few other small restaurants/establishments. We opted for the 17 pieces which came with two appetizers, 14 nigiri and a dessert at the end. The chef was pleasant, interactive and pretty generous on the uni, caviar and foie gras. Each piece was fresh and unique- while some were ordinary, others had their own twist. I'd like to come back and try their lunch menu if I am ever around the area again.

Had a delicious dinner here on a Friday night! It was my first time visiting Omakase Osukaa and had a great experience with the staff and great food. Loved the clean and pretty decor - perfect for date night. The restaurant was pretty busy on a Friday night, so would recommend to make a reservation before coming. We got the 13-course omakase with two additional add-ons at the end. The 13 courses came with a variety of fishes and flavors, with dessert at the end. We added on a yellowtail and toro uni caviar toast. Delicious and would recommend!

Cuisine: 6 Service: 9 Decor: 7 Value: 8 Overall: 7 I will say that I came into this omakase for one reason and one reason only. A post on FB showed one of their soft opening courses to be Shirako (Cod Milt), which I absolutely love. It is something you will never see at any run of the mill sushi omakase restaurants. Therefore, I immediately contacted the owner and booked six seats for Friday night and canceled the original sushi omakase reservation my group already had elsewhere, opting for a new experience instead. Long story short, a few more friends wanted to join the party and we ended up reserving the entire sushi bar for 12. Almost everyone coming were sushi veterans who have eaten hundreds (probably thousands) of sushi omakase combined, including some of the best around the world, so it was a real tough crowd to please. Let me start off by saying, the owner Chee was extremely kind and did everything he could to source shirako for my group that night. We had messaged prior to the meal when I reserved seats and he said that he would do his best. Though Chee failed to procure the shirako, he was able to secure my favorite fish - Nodoguro (Black Throat Sea Perch), which he included as part of the omakase. He didn't have to, I would have paid extra considering it is a very expensive fish. His efforts and generosity were much appreciated. Service is not just measured during a meal. Before I go any further, here is a breakdown of our $99 omakase on 11/22/2024 below. Appetizers: Monkfish Liver & Scallop w/ Caviar Octopus & Ikura Kumamoto Oysters Snow Crab, Uni, Ikura in Rice Cracker Nigiri: Madai (Sea Bream) - lime zest, sea salt Shima Aji (Striped Jack) - ginger, garlic chip Kinmedai (Golden Eye Snapper) - ginger, scallion Botan Ebi (Spotted Prawn) - wasabi stem Masunosuke (King Salmon) - foie gras, onion sauce Hamachi (Yellowtail) - fried shishito pepper Akami (Lean Bluefin Tuna) - truffle Nodoguro (Black Throat Sea Perch) - mustard seed Otoro (Fatty Bluefin Tuna) - chop toro, uni, caviar Hokkaido Uni (Sea Urchin) Interlude: Foie Gras, Chopped Toro, Peach on Toast Nigiri: Hotate (Scallop) - yuzu jelly, rice puff Japanese A5 Wagyu (Beef) - scallop, uni, caviar Dessert: Pana Cotta w/ Caramel Sauce As you can see, the patrons get a huge variety of seafood for the price. The quality of the ingredients were also relatively good. The chef does not seem to cure or age any of his fish, but everything was fresh. With that said, my group thought that there is plenty of room to improve for Omakase Omukaa to be considered a sushi destination. The first thing is the all important rice. Texture, seasoning, acidity, and temperature all need slight adjustments. Another is to allow the main ingredient to shine and not be masked by the sauce or too many unnecessary pairings. I have shared these details and other small tips with Chee and thankfully he is very receptive. I have already seem some things I mentioned put into action. An owner who listens to his customers is the kind of person who I want to support. Given time, I truly hope that this establishment finds a foothold in the competitive world of sushi omakase in NYC. I sincerely wish the restaurant good luck and hope it becomes successful.

Made reservations for 4 for Monday to try the 17 course omakase for $99. Service is excellent. The chef explained the menu options. You can order 13 or 17 chefs choice omakase or ala carte. You can add on in the end also. The restaurant is located inside The Factory in LIC and there's plenty of parking in the evening. Seats maximum 12 people and we were not rushed. The sushi is fresh and seasoned perfectly. My favorites include the king salmon foie gras, wagyu foie gras, the foie gras toast, Hokkaido uni, yellowtail, scallop yuzu, ebi shrimp, Chu toro , and the milk pudding. They've only been open for 2 months but it's certainly a great place to try. They've only also have a Midtown location that just opened 2 weeks ago.

Most worth it omakase experience I've had in New York by far. This place offers amazing quality of fish for a price of about 70 pp for 13 piece omakase is truly unbeatable. I went during lunch so the area was a bit busier than usual but I think they only do dinner reservations since no one else was getting the omakase option (aka they accommodated us). The seating is only at chefs counter so it's an intimate experience. I definitely recommend going here and making the trip to LIC.

Husband and I got the 17 course omakase and we enjoyed every course. We live in queens so there are not a lot of good omakase places that don't require a trip to the city. This one was close for us and plenty of street parking available. All ingredients were fresh and tasty. I would definitely return!

Do not sleep on this spot. Outstanding selection, great service, and the prices are incredible. Coming from Greenpoint, this is hands down the best omakase around. Can't wait to go back.

My husband and I visited Omakase Osukaa for the first time last night, and I'm so glad we experienced it before it blows up and it's impossible to get a reservation. It was easily the best omakase experience I've had in Queens. There are only 12 seats, and they were more or less full the entire time we were there (on a Monday night), but we never felt rushed. I appreciated the pace of the courses and truly appreciated the care and expertise that our sushi chef executed throughout our meal. He was amazing. Each cut of fish was prepared with so much attention to detail, and the rice was the perfect temperature, consistency, and flavor, which is not an easy feat. I loved every single course. The staff members and owner were also so welcoming and kind. I look forward to visiting again soon and highly recommend it to any sushi lover.

If you look for a great Omakase place, this is the one! Affordable high end sushi with perfectly cooked rice and exquisite fish selection. You can either do a 13 (69$) or 17 (99$) course. The chefs are highly skilled and the owner is lovely. They provide excellent service and well executed delicate pieces. The place seats 12 people and has a lovely ambiance you feel welcomed. Go make a reservation and check it out for yourself

Newly opened omakase venue located in The Factory in LIC. Located in an office building with other businesses that normally serves the morning day time crowd. The restaurant has 11 counter seats and a couple small tables. They serve lunch at very reasonable prices and there are two options for omakase - 13 course for $69 and 17 course for $99 in addition to a La carte items. For our date night my husband and I opted for the 13 course omakase menu. Some of the highlights of the meal and our favorite pieces were the ankimo with Hokkaido scallop with caviar, salmon with foie gras and garlic, Hokkaido scallop with yuzu jelly, torched toro with uni and gold flakes, and the freshest Hokkaido uni that they just received today. Service was amazing with the owner Chee being so personable and sweet and sharing information with us about his business. You can tell he has put his love of food and his experience working in the F&B hotel industry into his new venture. Him and his partner are already planning to expand the business so soon you will be seeing more Osukaas around. Would definitely recommend this for a fun date night, girls night out or just dinner. The price is very reasonable and they are currently running a BOGO free on all the beverages for their grand opening until the end of the month. Chee has many varieties of sake to choose from and you can definitely tell he's a sake lover.

My first time here and I can say with 100% honesty that this is the best omakase spot I've tried so far. Don't be off put by the fact that this is in food hall which when we went seemed kind of dead. I've been to at least 5 omakase experiences both in queens and the city and I'm always like yeah this was good I enjoyed it but, but Omakase Osukka was spectacular. My fiancé is also not the biggest fan of sushi but he agrees this was the best one we've had the pleasure of enjoying. Like he said for every course "wow. It melts in your mouth". The sophistication of the each individual element of the appetizers and nigiri was amazing, and we opted for the 17 courses that were well worth it. Both our chef and host were excellent, and we even learned a bit about sake that we paired alongside our experience and overall it had a nice ambiance. I could tell you some of my favorites but i would end up just telling you every single I ate. I promise you will not be disappointed.

First time trying Omakase and I have to say it was amazing. The seafood was fresh, customer service was exceptional. I would hands down recommend this place to anyone who wants to try omakase for the first time. I'm so glad I went here.

A 12-seater that offers a 13-course and 17-course omakase, ranging from appetizers to nigiri to dessert (which I'll get to). Unlike most omakases, this one isn't strictly timed where they have turnover every hour. I think this made the experience better as it didn't feel rushed and this allowed the chef to take his time, explain the pieces and for us to enjoy! Since this was my first time, we decided to go for the 13 course at $69. Very well priced! Off to a great start. This feels like a no frills restaurant, nothing super fancy about the decoration in my opinion. You sit in a U shape around the counter, pretty typical layout. Onto the main points of this review, I was very impressed with the fish quality! At first, I will say the rice felt a bit sticky yet dry however not too bad that it ruined the pieces. The Kumamoto oyster was a nice plump piece of oyster with ikura and jalapeno, very refreshing start! I'll share my top pieces! The scallop with yuzu jelly was a highlight. I don't think I've tasted yuzu jelly before in this setting and it added a different taste to the scallop, making it sweeter and definitely tangier. Another favorite was the hokkaido uni. Oh my... it was DELICIOUS!! It was very sweet and fresh, there was no bitter taste whatsoever, I was shocked. I think out of all the omakase places I've had, this uni took the win. I wish I had plates of this!! Third favorite, and probably saved the best for last was the DESSERT! Not your typically ice cream mochi, it was a sesame milk pudding with brown sugar syrup. The pudding was almost a panna cotta texture, creamy and smooth with a nutty roasted flavor for the sesame seeds. The pudding itself was not sweet however paired with the brown sugar syrup, it was the PERFECT way to end the meal. I'm very happy they didn't skimp out on the last course with prepackaged ice cream mochi. 10/10 would recommend, relatively easy parking around the area, although not that much around the neighborhood, the building itself is clean and has other food options too almost like a food court. I'm looking forward to coming back to try the other two appetizers and two pieces in the 17 course. This is a nice hole in the wall omakase spot located in LIC that'll leave you wanting more!

New omakase spot in LIC not to be missed! The area is more warehouses but def worth the trek. Inside "The factory" building, which is clean and modern. Omakase 13pcs for $69, 17pcs for $99. Buy one get one free one drinks till the end of this month November 2024. Who doesn't like a deal? See my photos! don't pass on this one. Cheers.

The staff here treats you better than anywhere else. Their food shows careful consideration, with excellent texture and innovative approaches. Restaurant workers provided the expected level of good service. I enjoy the overall mood. I trust this place's execution!

Really loved my experience at Osukaa last night. We had the 17 course option which came with additional appetizers including an incredible oyster. I like omakase to let fish and rice truly shine, and at Osukaa they did just that. Every piece was thoughtful with just the right amount of flair. The chef was a pleasure to watch and everyone working there was warm and welcoming. There was ample space at the counter and it was easy to feel relaxed here. This sets it apart from some of my other favorite spots where I either feel cramped or the atmosphere is too buttoned up. Lastly, I'd return here regardless of price, but it's exceptional value for money right now. Really awesome

Was a lovely experience! The restaurant was cozy and intimate and all of the food was fresh and delicious! The food staff was super kind, attentive and informative. I especially loved the Sesame Milk Pudding, and a lot of the sashimi melted in my mouth! I would love to come back again! The 13 Course is $69, and the 17 course is $99

This spot gets the basics right and adds nice touches. The atmosphere is part of what makes this place good. This restaurant serves remarkable food. Their staff helps when you look overwhelmed by options. I've been missing out on this place unnecessarily.

This a cozy restaurant with amazing sushi! We went there when the restaurant was just getting ready for the dinner crowd and ordered Premium Omakase for the three of us and some beers. The 17 course Omakase plus 3 appetizers were all quite exquisitely prepared and served with well considered timing between each course. We returned fully satiated and satisfied. Thanks to the Chefs for exhibiting their craft so well!

Superb omakase with relaxing, calm vibes. We got the 17 course omakase that was just under $100, including 2 apps and 2 desserts. Their selection included all the good stuff like toro, uni, scallop, foie gras, caviar, wagyu beef. It wasn't just high quality ingredients but each piece was delectable and we enjoyed every bite. We especially loved the flavor burst that was the toro hand roll with snow crab that we ordered another piece each. Even their dessert stood out - which was a simple pudding with a sesame flavored syrup, not too sweet, but so good. The waitress was very nice and attentive too. The only minor con is that the area is not the best and the bathroom is in a shared space that is out in the hallway and was a little deserted.

The sushi it's very good quality definitely one of the best sushi around the area and very good price point special for lunch time.

Great food! Great value! Great service! Underrated little spot in a nook of LIC that doesn't get enough attention!

We celebrated my birthday here tonight and it was the best omakase experience we've ever had. We love sushi and have tried a lot of places but this was by far the best. We got the 17 course and when we were done we wanted to do it all over again. We were trying to decide our favorites and had a very difficult time because they were all amazing. Stand outs were the baby yellowtail, the Otoro and the uni toro toast with foie Gras. Everything was incredibly fresh. The service was amazing. They predicted exactly what we wanted without asking. We will find any excuse to go back. Birthday, anniversary, Thursday....? Thank you!!!!!

Emperor-style eating .it was exactly how we felt. On our business lunch, I was learning about worlds most sophisticated grill swiss made "AZADO" and truthfully we were spoiled with top-notch Omakase paired with sake. Mr. Chee wae shining his top game so did the chef. The ambience was exactly as expected where food is the highlight of everything. Crisp clean fresh look was done well.. I can't wait to try lunch. In my opinion this is what Lic needed.

My friends and I had such a great experience at this omakase spot! The quality of the fish was excellent, and the toppings really elevated each piece. The service was incredibly attentive, making the whole meal feel special. On top of that, the pricing is very reasonable for the quality you get! It's definitely one of the best finds in LIC. Highly recommend!

Great fish, Steven and Oscar- best sushi chefs in NYC. No doubt about it! Tuna, scallop, uni, wow everything was to remember.

Food was great, had the 17. Service was amazing. The ambiance is perfect. There was alot of parking too. Would def go here more often. Staff was amazing.

We are vegetarian and vegan work across the street with other vegetarians who are searching for new places to eat. The options here are extremely limited but we decided to try the avocado and cucumber rolls. While we were waiting (a long time) for our orders we politely asked the sushi chef if there might be more vegetarian options in the future and were greeted with "No! There is no interest!" When I replied what about the fact that we, your customers, are standing here asking you this question after spending money in your establishment, suggesting helpfully that they could offer options like sweet potato, peanut, asparagus, or perhaps crunchy tempura rolls, we were treated even more rudely and dismissed. The host tried to be accommodating to patch things up, but the chef was dismissive to her too. They also messed up the order and didn't make the tempura appetizer we ordered and the chef flashed the ticket in front of us like we were idiots and in the wrong, when in reality the order had been mistakenly placed. It was appalling. The sushi fell apart while we were eating it and it was the most insubstantial and disappointing dining experience in recent memory. Lunch should not be this stressful!

Had a wonderful anniversary dinner here. Little odd location, but the food was fantastic and creative.

My friend took me to this newly opened omakase restaurant in LIC that is located in a building called The Factory. Don't be fooled by the simplicity and modestness of the interior! The omakase courses are often complex, with several layers, including combinations I have not seen at other omakase restaurants. The serving sizes of layers like the foie gras are more generous compared to other places. I'm really bad at remembering the names of everything I ate, but the flavors and freshness of the raw seafood items were the best! The omakase is only available for dinner (sushi rolls are available for lunch) and there are 2 options for the omakase, but come on, if you're going to splurge, just go all the way and try the 17 course!!

Amazing omakase! Can't wait to come back. The owner and chef were so friendly, attentive and accommodating. We had the 17 course and everything was so good, it was difficult to decided our a la carte pieces for seconds. Highly recommend!

Had a group come here for my birthday and it was an incredible experience! we had the bar to ourselves as a large group and the service was wonderful. the onset even brought out a cake on the house because he knew it was my birthday when I booked! fish was very fresh and everyone loved all the pieces!