Jimmy Z.
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Omi Omakase just opened in Flushing, and it’s already one of the best hidden gems I’ve tried recently. The atmosphere is quiet, minimal, and very calming—perfect for focusing on the food.
The meal starts with a Kumamoto oyster topped with quail egg, scallion, salmon roe, and a yuzu jelly at the bottom. You mix it together before eating, and the freshness really wakes up your palate.
Next was the chawanmushi with white truffle, cherry sweet shrimp, and bottarga powder—smooth, fragrant, and layered with umami. Then came the deep-sea Greeneye fish, clean and tender with no fishiness at all.
From there, the progression of dishes felt very thoughtful:
• Kanpachi or madai sashimi, very fresh and delicate
• Tuna with truffle, luxurious and aromatic
• Shima aji, toro with caviar, kinmedai
• Ocean trout with foie gras (a bold surf-and-turf bite)
• Sawara or squid, Hokkaido scallop, Miyazaki A5 wagyu with truffle salt
• Sweet shrimp with Hokkaido uni, grilled eel
The highlights for me were definitely the wagyu and the toro handroll with ikura—rich, flavorful, and very satisfying. Dessert was a light cheesecake, a perfect way to finish.
💰 The full omakase is 16 courses for $109, which is honestly a fantastic value considering the quality of ingredients (truffle, foie gras, wagyu, uni, caviar).
Overall, Omi Omakase feels refined yet approachable, with a well-paced menu that builds flavor gradually. Definitely worth visiting if you’re in Flushing and looking for a high-quality sushi experience.