Sushi Makoto - Omakase

We had an exceptional omakase experience at Sushi Makoto. The ingredients were incredibly fresh, and the service was top-notch. Once a few noisy customers finished, we were invited to sit at the counter, which made our experience even better. We sampled three different kinds of sake, each one delightful. We’re definitely planning to return for more delicious sushi and excellent service in the future.

I recently had the pleasure of dining at Sushi Makoto that exceeded all my expectations. The freshness of the sushi was unparalleled, with the fish flown in daily from Japan. Each bite was a testament to the quality and dedication put into the selection of ingredients. The experience was worth every penny. Not only was the sushi exceptional, but the variety of sake options available was also impressive, allowing for perfect pairings with each course. The knowledgeable staff were lovely, providing excellent service and insightful recommendations throughout the meal. Overall, this omakase experience offered remarkable value for money, combining superb cuisine with a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Highly recommended for any sushi enthusiast in NYC looking for an authentic and memorable dining experience.

One of the best experiences I’ve ever had We had the 15 course 120$ . I really enjoyed the experience and the atmosphere was great. The sushi is very fresh , Every piece of sushi was meticulously prepared , there sauce is very flavorful , Loved every single part of it!!!!!! Restaurant is very clean and cozy The stuff make you feel so welcomed and taken care Will be thinking about those sushi for a while

Reflecting on the Omakase meal, I was particularly captivated by two standout dishes: the squid sea urchin and the spot prawn. The squid sea urchin was a marvel of flavors, its creamy texture perfectly complementing the subtle, sweet notes of the squid. It was a dish that celebrated the sea's depths in each bite. The spot prawn, on the other hand, was a triumph of simplicity and freshness. Its delicate, buttery flavor, enhanced by the chef's expert preparation, melted in my mouth, leaving a lingering taste of the ocean. Each dish, in its own way, embodied the essence of the Omakase experience – an exploration of the finest ingredients, prepared with utmost care and skill. The entire meal was a journey through exquisite tastes, but it was these two dishes that truly captured my palate and left an indelible mark on my culinary memory.

Food quality is top notch. Those marinated sushi pieces are pretty unique and highlights, excellent in both taste and quality. Visited again in February and the menu has ~6 new items! Appetizers are very creative and tasty. Highly recommended!

This omakase is located in the heart of Chelsea! They have a team of Michelin-starred chefs that craft each piece to its perfection. The 15 course omakase includes appetizers, nigiri pieces, and dessert. It's super thoughtful that they have a handwritten name place card for every guest. Also, it is very unique that they give a booklet to explain each nigiri piece! I learned so much about different types of fish. They use high quality ingredients from Japan, and it is so fresh! The chefs are super friendly as well!

The food, service and ambiance here all deserve 5 stars! I got to try two nigiris I never had before- geoduck clam and a sardine- I absolutely loved both! The appetizers were amazing and so original. My favorite was the sweet shrimp topped with caviar and a sauce made with uni. Each nigiri piece was so carefully curated and all tasted so fresh and amazing. I love how each piece was plain - with just fish- you can truly taste each kind of fish. They also gave a book with facts about each fish being served so we could follow along. I loved this place!!!!

Me and my friend are both sushi lovers and this place is so good. Price is reasonable, fish is all very fresh. We really enjoyed every course. Also, we tried a uni flight dish that had three types of uni that you can taste at the same time, all very fresh and flavorful. Atmosphere is also quite nice. Service is great. Chef will introduce the food to you and talk to you from time to time. We will definitely return

Had an amazing omakase experience here last week, fresh sushis, beautiful presentations, warm services, with reasonable prices. It's definitely one of my favorite sushi restaurants in the city now.

The best omakase I have had in New York City. The fish was truly so fresh and the staff were super friendly. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for omakase in the city.

For $120 and 15 pieces, this sushi restaurant is delicious and not a bad deal given other higher end places charge $300+. The fish they serve is standard, but they make sure you get crowd favorites like toro and uni. My favorites were the Shima Aji, Saba, and Akami. It's a solid place, but don't expect special or rare delicacies. The rice was decent, but not the mouth feel like the higher end spots. Given what you pay and the courses, it's a great option for a more casual dinner. Helpful staff.

The best omakase experience I have ever had in the New York City!! They recently updated the menu. My favorites are always king salmon, fatty tuna, and uni! High quality fish and they have a wide variety of Japanese sake! Great service too~ I will definitely come back

One of the best experiences I've ever had We had the 15 course 120$ . I really enjoyed the experience and the atmosphere was great. The sushi is very fresh , Every piece of sushi was meticulously prepared , there sauce is very flavorful , Loved every single part of it!!!!!! Restaurant is very clean ,Decorate minimal and cozy The stuff make you feel so welcomed and taken care Will be thinking about those sushi for a while

This omakase is located in the heart of Chelsea! They have a team of Michelin-starred chefs that craft each piece to its perfection. The 15 course omakase includes appetizers, nigiri pieces, and dessert. It's super thoughtful that they have a handwritten name place card for every guest. Also, it is very unique that they give a booklet to explain each nigiri piece! I learned so much about different types of fish. They use high quality ingredients from Japan, and it is so fresh! The chefs are super friendly as well! The space is clean and cozy!

Came here for a 15 course omakase ($120) at 9PM. It was a pretty intimate dinner and felt like we had our own personal sushi chef as it was only myself, my gf, and another couple who booked a reservation. The entire course took 90 minutes, which isn't bad. Seems like they improved on this considering the previous reviews that it took nearly 3 hours before. Love the ambiance as it is very bright, modern wooden finishes and subtile decorations here and there. The chef's counter fits 8 people and there's a few tables scattered around. The 15 course consisted of 3 appetizers, 11 sushi courses, and 1 dessert. The 18 course would consist of an extra appetizer and 2 additional sushi courses. Overall, I enjoyed the entire experience while also watching the sushi chef prepare the dishes. Some of the highlights include the Cherry Salmon, Fatty Tuna, and the Fatty Tuna Hand Roll. Water is refilled consistently. If you drop rice or sauce, a staff member will come and wipe it off before the next piece is served. For the main sushi courses, they will provide a book with a description or picture of the fishes being served, which is super helpful knowing what to eat. Only complaint I have was the uni that was served didn't taste fresh. All the other pieces were prepared great and fresh.

This review is for the 18-course omakase at Sushi Makato. There were 5 of us dining that evening. I felt that the food was ok, not memorable. The ambiance was pleasant - not noisy, not crowded. Service was likewise attentive enough, but canned. The chef who served our group was not particularly skilled because the slices were uneven - thick in some places and thin in others. There was a lot of cross hatching going on, even fish that didn't require it, and I feel that there was excessive use of the butane torch. In summary, it felt like omakase ala IKEA, in the sense that it was nice enough in a pedestrian sort of way.

What an amazing experience!! I absolutely loved my meal tonight at Sushi Makoto. I sat by the sushi bar and was taken very good of by Chef and experienced Omakase in a friendly and professional environment. The fish was so fresh and each course was better than the other. I loved all of the torched sushi and I loved the uni! Super delish and fresh-you definitely feel like you're in Japan! Insta: @thehungrysw

TLDR: they just opened so definitely have a few service kinks to work out but the bang for your buck is well worth it (18 course omakase including 4 nigiri based apps, 13 pieces of sushi and 1 banging dessert). We will likely be back after they get their sea legs! SETTING: had a res for 7pm on a Wednesday night for Valentines Day, and rushed to arrive promptly. We got there at 6:58pm or so, and the seating before us was still going through their omakase course. We ended up waiting 30 full minutes pass our res time to even be seated. The restaurant is not that big it has about a 10 seat counter and four tables around the perimeter. There was nowhere to stand so there was a 20+ crowd around the door for the better of 30 minutes. Not a great start, and if it wasn't V Day we probably would have left. FOOD: we were finally seated and some more service issues began. For example, it took over 20 minutes for them to serve us a beer we had ordered. There were only 2 sushi chefs and 4 waitresses. There were some other chefs in the back of house but not serving at the counter so not sure what their purpose was. It was realllllly chaotic, and crazy. Then we began our meal, which was really good. The quality of the fish was outstanding and the rice was perfect but quite small. My favorite piece was the marinated tuna- it was so decadent and flavorful! Some of the appetizers need to be worked out for example the Toro Uni in this walnut cracker. The cracker overwhelmed the sushi so you could barely taste it and it was quite dry. The cracker was unnecessary. But every single piece of actual sushi was really good, and you can't get this kind of omakase for this price in NYC anymore. SERVICE: As mentioned above, the service needs to work itself out which I think it will with time. I would expect after waiting 30 minutes after our res to be seated we would get one piece of fish for free or something along those lines to show true hospitality. Which we didn't. But they did give me a beautiful bouquet of cloth flowers on the way out which was really sweet. And every server and chef was incredibly nice. They just need to stagger the seatings better, better anticipate busy periods, and provide some added hospitality to a bunch of disgruntled New Yorkers who don't like to wait for anything! VERDICT: the quality is worth it but prepare to be frustrated if it's a busy night and wait a while to be seated. I willll probably be back after they work these issues out!

We visited on Saturday and had an awesome experience. We booked through Iris and did the 18 courses meal. First all I wanted to point all that the service was absolutely amazing. The chef really took their time making the sushi and it was unlike most Manhattan omakase where you're seated for an hour and had to hurry through dishes. I'm not a bean's fan so I wasn't really into our dessert. But when I was talking to my friend the chef overheard and offered to give a new plates for our entire group. We were offered cheesecake instead and it was absolutely delicious. The fish quality was very good. I was able to try food I've never had before. I especially loved the Sardine and the cod milt, they were unlike anything I've had before at omakase. The place was very pretty and I loved all the pretty dishes.

Service was great. Food quality amazing. Interior was second to none. Staff was totally attentive

Super fresh and delicious. Great size and favors are amazing. Highly recommended. Great for dates or friend gathering Service Food Decor

Man, this was a bad meal. I had called to ask them to bring us 2 glasses of champagne when we were seated as we were celebrating my hubby's birthday. We sat down and 10 mins pass so at this point I just tell the server to cancel it and ended up ordering different drinks. The timing on all the courses were so inconsistent. The food was super salty yet bland at the same time. The shrimp was extremely slimy and fishy. I really wanted to like it but everything was just off. The whole dinner felt discombobulated and I ended up leaving frustrated. UPDATE: You guys are correct, you called me. HOWEVER I was seated for a few minutes before I excused myself to the bathroom and upon my return it still hadn't arrived which was why I cancelled it. When I say the meal was discombobulated, I didn't mean the timing of the whole meal was off but certain pieces would come right away whereas others we had to wait 15+ minutes. Unfortunately the reason I asked for takeaway was because the meal itself wasn't enjoyable. I'd like to also add my husband did not enjoy the meal. If you'd like to have him leave a review I'd be more than happy to have him do so.

Super traditional omakase. Generous nigiri portions. No mucking around with overpowering garnishes. Each piece lets the fish flavour shine through. Overall a fantastic experience and worth the price.

Tried the $120 15-Course Omakase for dinner from Sushi Makoto and it was really unique! They start you with 3 appetizers: drunk shrimp, spanish mackerel and mantis shrimp - all of which were extremely succulent and light on the palate. Next came the sushi courses which featured some interesting ones I've never had from other omakases like the Japanese Cockle Clam and Gizzard Shad. My favorite nigiri was the King Salmon - so incredibly rich and fatty, melted in my mouth. To finish, I had a pudding with caramel sauce and chocolate shavings which was amazing! Super creamy and the perfect dessert to end off the meal. Check out @dearfoodiepebbles for more of NYC's best restaurants!

Delicious delicious delicious! Had the 18 course! Staff was extremely attentive and welcoming. Food was fresh - as it should be. Nice cozy setting. Would recommend for a nice date night. Will be back!

This Omakase restaurant is outstanding. The servers are well-informed and genuinely enthusiastic about their roles. The chefs are skilled, preparing fish that is not only fresh but also beautifully presented. The ambiance is enhanced by a beautiful environment and fresh flowers used as decorations throughout the restaurant. The selection of sake is extensive, and the owner's deep knowledge allows for excellent pairings with the sushi. An excellent dining choice for those who appreciate fine sushi and sake.

This omakase restaurant is perfect for date nights or to catch up with a friend. With seating for only 8 by the bar and a few tables, you can be assured of attentive service from your servers. My drink was never empty and weirdly I think the hand towel at the start of the meal was the best offered at any restaurant I've been to (including Michelin starred ones lol). Getting to the sushi: The menu was innovative and unique. There were the stalwart favorites (ottoro/king salmon/tuna) but also pieces that I wouldn't have tried on my own but found I loved (golden snapper, sea bream). I could have used the teensiest bit more wasabi on my pieces but everything was so fresh and delicious. I loved it! Don't miss out on the dessert. It was the perfect subtle bite to end a fabulous meal!

5 stars overall! The most standout appetizer experience was the chawanmushi, a delicate crafted Japanese egg custard with its pudding texture and rich umami flavor. Regarding the omakase selections, the sea urchin, king salmon, and spot prawn are my top favorites, while the striped jack and scallop are secondary. The service was truly exceptional, with attentive staff. The overall decor of the place is aesthetic minimalism, and I appreciated the diverse plating designs used to enhance the dining experience. 4 stars for atmosphere because the temperature is slightly high for me. But there's nothing they can do at the moment since it's controlled by the building. Make sure to not dress too warm.

Awesome service, I feel like I'm in a bougie Japanese restaurant, ambient gives spa-like vibes (very peaceful). Waiter came to refilled my water a lot and even gave me extra hand sanitizers. Appetizers were an awesome light start to the meal. I thought the otoro and sakura masu were my favorite pieces of salmon and tuna I've ever tried before. Every sushi altogether tasted very fresh and thoughtful. The dessert, the panna cotta, tasted very delicious and I loved that they paired with a hot green tea. I finished my meal in 1 hour and a half. Very aesthetic building, chef was very passionate about his cooking and focused and it all really tasted good! Highly recommend!

Definitely have to try this omakase! Very fresh fish and interesting instructions as well

Chef Henry is so kind! The omakase was delicious, thoughtful, & FRESH!! I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone in NYC. The vibe is so relaxing--you literally feel like you're in a spa!!

Trying out this new omakase place for their soft opening. I think the quality of the fish and the flavor were all good. I really liked the appetizer. We added the uni tasting for $35 I think it's well worth it because it's one of the sweetest uni I had. They only down side is that the fish is pretty small and think. For a girl I'm about 60-70% full but for my husband he was still hungry after the meal.

Came here on a Wednesday night for this new sushi spot and i must say it was quite good and fresh ! Our sushi chef really paid attention to how he cut the fish and was precise. The fish was fresh and wasn't overburdened with a bunch of toppings. Can't wait to come back!

The place is very worthy to visit but hard to make a reservation due to limited seats on bar. The fish as toro, mackerel and hamachi are very fresh. Also vibe is chill. Sushi masters are friendly too. Very enjoy the experience.

Delicious food in an elegant atmosphere. Great service and very cool dishes. An excellent omakase!

Food - The fish is fresh and surprisingly the rice is just right. Something that is important when it comes to sushi. The appetizers were light and not overpowering which when led to the nigiri didn't drown out the flavors. The nigiri are on the smaller end. I would have liked it to be a bit bigger, both in length and thickness of the cuts. The hand roll at the end is pretty good as they add some dry veggies into it, giving it a crunchy texture. At the end, we also added an uni tasting course ($35 supplemental fee) which was well worth it. The uni were from Hokkaido and Santa Barbara. Fresh, sweet, and just melts in your mouth. If you love uni, get it. Service - At this sushiya, the chef lets you know what the pieces of nigiri are as he places them in front of you. The waitress made sure our water glasses were not empty. They didn't rush you to serve the next wave of customers. At the same time, 2+ hours for 15 course left me feeling a bit hungry at the end of the meal. Suggestion is to have a light meal before coming or consider a place nearby afterwards to top off the night. Ambience - The place is brightly lit with counter space for 8 and some tables on wall sides. Mainly neutral colors; a theme/trend seen in many new restaurants. If you're looking for a romantic scenery, this wouldn't be it. Here for a business chat? Not it either. This is more of a meet some friends and enjoy some good food kind of place.

Food is amazing. Fish is fresh and sea urchin is deeliiicious. Problem is the service.... 18 course took 3+ hours. towards the end we wish we picked the 15 course instead. Entire place is disorganized at best. Sorry - we did enjoy the food just didn't expect spending twice the time watching "how the fish is made" 18 times before the food is served.. Probably wouldn't go back :( will miss the food

Great new open sushi place. I heard the restaurant has a chef from Masa. Great quality sushi and very fresh fish imported from Japan. They will change the menu every month to get the seasonal fish. Highly recommended sushi place in Manhattan.

A cozy place to have nigiri with friends, you can choose from two set menus, the whole experience is about one and half hour. My favorites are the spot spawn and uni with seaweed. We added a uni tasting to share at the end, which has three uni from different regions. Overall was a good experience!

+ sushi was fresh + good selection of appetizers and a dessert course + the aesthetics of the furniture and tableware were very nice + attentive wait staff, drinks were regularly filled - the soy sauce overpowered a lot of the lighter fishes and started tasting similar - pauses between each course of sushi was longer than a typical omakase course ~ price for the dinner is higher than other omakase of similar quality. But the location is very accessible ~ music was a bit unnecessarily loud, could be just where I sat. Wasn't bad enough to ask for an adjustment.

I enjoyed a dinner with my friend on a rainy night; the ingredients were fresh, and the ambiance was delightful. The restaurant offered two different omakase sets at reasonable prices. We opted for uni as an addition, and the first one had a sweet and fresh taste.service here was good too.

We thoroughly enjoyed our dining experience here! The food was exceptionally delicious and fresh, the staff were friendly, and their attention to detail was commendable. They actively sought feedback on the dishes, patiently answering our questions about the sashimi. The waitress, in particular, was very attentive. We look forward to returning for our next visit!

Absolutely AMAZING!!!! The 15 course was absolutely amazing and so unique. The toro was next level and the service was so good. The chefs were so friendly and informative!! The fish was so fresh and they even gave you a booklet to explain each of the fishes! I will definitely be going back. Such an intimate setting which I loved!

SUSHI MAKOTO has a great ambiance in the restaurant and I love how the interior looks! not to mention, the sushi is delicious and the quality is super fresh! They just opened too so I would definitely recommend:)

Went in for first day opening. the restaurant is pretty cozy the start dish is amazing, not a traditional but cold dish with sophisticated flavor looking forward to menu change in February They have promotion now have meal in January and get one meal for free in February

Walked in to a nice clean and quaint restaurant with some wonderful architecture and a warm welcome. Started off very strong with two uni courses within the first 4 courses and all very delicious. Service was good as well at first but the sake took a while. It wasn't a big deal since we weren't in a rush. However as the meal progressed more and more issues arose and that initial strong impression slowly crumbled. The food was mostly good but some of the fish were pretty bland and forgettable not something I would expect from a $150 price tag. The time it took between courses was way too long as well. Ended up being there for about 2.5 hours and several other guests had arrived for their reservation before we even got to the last course. On top of all of that, when I poured all of the sake into my glass, the waitress took the bottle but also took the full glass of sake, which was $70 for a small bottle, and spilled half of it before setting it down and apologizing. It wasn't her fault and her service was amazing and honestly loved her attitude but it was a waste of a glass of expensive sake. Towards the end of the dinner with only two courses left, they brought out the dessert before the last course, and by then one table had eaten half of their matcha cheesecake and left because they were in a rush. I had to ask the staff about the final hand roll before they finally brought it out a few minutes later. The only other table got theirs a few minutes later as well, and after that, a third order came out but they couldn't figure out where it belonged and almost dropped it off at my table before saying sorry and leaving. The only other table didn't even bother eating theirs and left as well. Place has a lot of potential with amazing appetizers and loads of uni dishes. The service was great with really attentive and nice servers, and ambiance was great. However, it's a little rough around the edges and most of the lower priced omakase spots like genki or sanyu west are honestly better at a lower price point. Good luck

I only wrote reviews when I've either had a horrible experience or a life changing one and this is definitely a life changing one. I am an omakase snob and this place did NOT disappoint. Every single course was beautifully crafted. All the different flavors the chef thought of was so unique and different to any other omakase l've ever had. The sushi chefs were so incredibly nice and thoughtful when making the pieces. And the server made sure my water glass was never empty. I cannot say enough incredible things about this place. Absolutely worth every single penny. The environment is cozy and pretty.

Love it! New restaurant on 14 st. High food quality with fresh seafood. Chef is soo nice. He added more rice in my hand roll

Great quality - ingredients are super fresh and well prepared. There were quite a few dishes that impressed me. The environment looks cozy and clean. The chief made it slow paced which really made sure we can fully enjoy each dish. Overall highly recommended!

Very beautiful omakase sushi! I really like the king salmon and uni hand roll. Would definitely recommend

Amazing and unique omakase experience!!! They invite each customer to choose their own little glass, also they have a book to introduce each fish. Not only yummy food, but also very unique dining experience.

Very fresh and tasty sushi. Lovely atmosphere and excellent services. Will def come back for the omakase. The price and quality is unbeatable in the whole NYC!!!

The food, service and ambiance here all deserve 5 stars! I got to try two nigiris I never had before- geoduck clam and a sardine- I absolutely loved both! The appetizers were amazing and so original. My favorite was the sweet shrimp topped with caviar and a sauce made with uni. Each nigiri piece was so carefully curated and all tasted so fresh and amazing. I love how each piece was plain - with just fish- you can truly taste each kind of fish. They also gave a book with facts about each fish being served so we could follow along. I loved this place!!!!

Delicious! Sushi sushi sushi!!! Definitely will be coming back for their excellent hospitality and amazing food.

My friend and I really enjoy sushi. The restaurant has a great ambiance, the prices are reasonable, and the food is very fresh. The service is also very good.

Service was great and food was delicious! especially the botan ebi and uni which is from hokkaido. one of the best unis i've ever had

Exceptionally good Omakase. Really love the variety. Super fresh. My favorites are Uni Roll and Fatty Tuna Roll. Love the matcha cheese tofu dessert as well! I would come again.

There is good new place to enjoy sushi place in Chelsea , I really like this cozy decoration place with nice service staff , and chef good skill at fish make every course delicious ! I will be back soon