SourAji West
Sushi restaurant ¡ Chelsea ¡
Omakase with AYCE wagyu, sushi, and unlimited sake
Omakase with AYCE wagyu, sushi, and unlimited sake
"New York has quite a few all-you-can-eat sushi deals, and no shortage of under-$100 omakase spots. But SourAji does it all. The barebones Chelsea spotâwith an original location in the East Villageâserves a 14-course omakase featuring pieces like torched sablefish, and chopped fatty tuna. But once thatâs over, the real party begins, and youâll be able to order as many as you want of a few different pieces (usually two types of tuna, and wagyu). Yes, you heard that rightâas much wagyu as you can eat. We once witnessed someone order 22 pieces. SourAji also has all-you-can-drink sake and beer. Come with a friend for a Thursday night dinner that might necessitate a Friday sick-day, or for a fun date night. It doesn't really make any sense that this place exists, but nobody asked for you to think too hard about it. Drink some more sake, and then just do itâorder 22 pieces of wagyu. Food Rundown Omakase Portion You can expect a fair amount of blow torching, and at least a little ikura in the omakase portion of your meal. The pieces are on the daintier sideâwhich is common for these kind-of-affordable omakase spotsâand pretty standard. We'd been served things like sea bass, hamachi, and torched salmon. All-You-Can-Eat Portion Theyâll give you three rounds of all-you-can-eat, usually starting with lean tuna, then fatty tuna, and then wagyu. It all feels fun and gluttonous, and a little bit as if your server might suddenly snap out of it and laugh at you for thinking you could order 18 pieces of otoro. But that never happens. Just remember thereâs a $10 charge for every piece you don't finish." - Willa Moore
"Thankfully, itâs not our job to worry about SourAjiâs finances, especially now that the all-you-can-eat, all-you-can-drink omakase spot already has a second location in Chelsea. Weâd recommend making a reservation soon if you want to cap your omakase with 20 extra pieces of torched wagyu and otoro." - will hartman
"A Chelsea sibling to an East Village concept offering a 90âminute all-you-can-eat-and-drink omakase, delivering an indulgent multi-course experience." - Melissa McCart
"This new 12-seat spot offers a $65 omakase with 12 courses, including two appetizers and 10 pieces of chefâs choice nigiri. Ingredients come from sea markets in Japan, and diners can expect uni, wagyu, foie gras, several types of toro, and more during the omakase. At the end of the meal, those who want more may add items on an a la carte basis. Those whoâd prefer a sweet finish to their meal can also choose from a variety of mochi flavors, including matcha, salted caramel, and vanilla chip." - Lorelei Yang
"The number of semi-discount omakase establishments has been multiplying lately, and the competition among them has intensified. Open one month, the latest is Mojo Omakase, a shallow and extensively windowed storefront with only a dozen stools and two sushi chefs. The $65 meal with a one-hour time limit includes 11 pieces of sushi, kicked off with a miniature sashimi salad. The pieces arrive seasoned with things like truffle salt, seaweed, pickles, caviar, and a miniature green stem I didnât recognize with orbs dangling off it. Fish highlights included mackerel, yellowtail, and a hand roll with toro and wagyu beef that had been flamed with a torch, a common technique here with the fish, too. No other dishes besides sushi and sashimi available, and you wonât need soy sauce or wasabi." - Eater Staff
