Sushi Masu

I went here for omakase tonight and it was delicious! The fish was super fresh and it was clear the chefs knew what they were doing. The uni and scallop were amazing and the scallop carpaccio appetizer is a must get! Their toro was also incredible💖 They’re also super accommodating with dietary restrictions and even did a sashimi omakase for me!

We had the 16-course omakase and it was a great experience from start to finish. The fish was incredibly fresh and well prepared, with several seasonal selections.

In a sea of UWS omakase spots, this one swims ahead. Small space, big heart. The staff couldn’t have been more welcoming—special shoutout to the manager/main server who practically radiated good vibes and great recs. The fish? So fresh it probably had plans for later. Every bite was clean, buttery, and deeply satisfying. In a neighborhood packed with sushi options, this one delivers the goods and the good times.

Our order was mixed up at first and they sent an omakase without noting our allergies, but they quickly corrected it, apologized, and really went out of their way to make sure we had a good experience. The omakase delivery was incredible - every piece was fresh and absolutely mouth-watering.

This is a great spot in the neighborhood! The omakase is great and reasonably priced. Thanks chef for giving an awesome dining experience. Their dessert pudding is so sooo delicious that makes me start asking the recipe.😂

Extremely disappointed with this omakase experience. For the price point, I expected far better service and ambiance. Unfortunately, the servers were completely inattentive—no one checked in to see if we needed anything, not even water refills, despite the restaurant having no AC. It was uncomfortably warm, and to make matters worse, they brought out loud industrial fans that totally ruined the atmosphere. If the AC isn’t running correctly, at least check in with guests and refresh their water with ice every 10–15 minutes. Matter of fact, they didn’t at least say something like “ oh sorry for the inconvenience, our air conditioning is etc etc etc”. Nothing . There were only two chefs—one clearly experienced, the other obviously still learning. The food was fine, but far from exceptional. The whole experience felt more like a casual sushi spot pretending to be a high-end omakase restaurant. What really ruined the night was the service—especially one server (possibly the owner) who had a terrible attitude. No smile, no engagement—just cold and dismissive, like she was doing us a favor. If you’re charging premium prices, you need to provide at least basic hospitality. And honestly, not even being able to pour a beer correctly? That was the final straw. It’s the little things, and they got all of them wrong. In the end, this place is all presentation with no substance. I won’t be back and don’t recommend it to anyone looking for a real omakase experience. Just another FJ sushi spot, IYKYK.

Exceptional quality fish at a reasonable price (16-course for $98), presented with some truly unique flavors depending on the course. My partner got the 13 course for $75, also a nice value. There is nothing too crazy about the pmakase courses, but everything is done very well. Will definitely go back, might try a set + one of their fancy futomaki rolls instead of the omakase.

Susi masu is omakase. This was the first experience. And it was excellent at this restaurant. The flavors were diverse and the food and its preparation were aesthetic.

A 16-piece dinner omakase was excellent, especially for $78 (summer special down from $98). The fish quality, execution, and presentation were all up to par. O-toro, scallops, shrimp, uni, charred fish, an unagi hand roll, etc., easily commanding the standard price. I had a pour of a single sake which comes in a wine glass, but I saw other diners enjoying a $40 sake flight of three. The sushi chef serving us was kept busy, handling six counter diners and also a couple tables. My minor nit is the counter side furthest right is narrow, and my knees felt cramped.

Extremely disappointed with this omakase experience. For the price point, I expected far better service and ambiance. Unfortunately, the servers were completely inattentive--no one checked in to see if we needed anything, not even water refills, despite the restaurant having no AC. It was uncomfortably warm, and to make matters worse, they brought out loud industrial fans that totally ruined the atmosphere. If the AC isn't running correctly, at least check in with guests and refresh their water with ice every 10-15 minutes. Matter of fact, they didn't at least say something like " oh sorry for the inconvenience, our air conditioning is etc etc etc". Nothing . There were only two chefs--one clearly experienced, the other obviously still learning. The food was fine, but far from exceptional. The whole experience felt more like a casual sushi spot pretending to be a high-end omakase restaurant. What really ruined the night was the service--especially one server (possibly the owner) who had a terrible attitude. No smile, no engagement--just cold and dismissive, like she was doing us a favor. If you're charging premium prices, you need to provide at least basic hospitality. And honestly, not even being able to pour a beer correctly? That was the final straw. It's the little things, and they got all of them wrong. In the end, this place is all presentation with no substance. I won't be back and don't recommend it to anyone looking for a real omakase experience. Just another FJ sushi spot, IYKYK.

I was looking for somewhere that had a sushi omakase style take out. I found people talking about Sushi Masu and their $48 sushi takeout, so I decided to check it out when I was in NY. It is close to Central Park. I spent the morning at The Met and crossed Central Park to get my sushi takeout for lunch. I loved the nigiri that were so elegantly packed! It also included 3 different fish in the sushi rolls. My favorite sushi is Salmon, so I really enjoyed the salmon roll. The takeout was very filling for one person!

I rarely get to have omakase in the city so this was a special treat. Apparently this place has been open a year so was surprised that there were such few reviews. My friend frequents this place and is really hopeful they continue to succeed. We did the 16 piece omakase which also came with a dessert. Favorite pieces were the scallop, shrimp and toro. Everything was fresh. We sat at the bar and the sushi chef described each piece. I am a recent lover of uni and only if it is Hokkaido uni, thankfully it was. Reasonable price for omakase especially with the May special. They have some tables and of course seating at the sushi bar for attentive omakase service. We enjoyed so much we asked for an additional scallop piece, not because we were still hungry but because we wanted to end on our favorite. The homemade panna cotta was a refreshing finish. The restaurant gives a quiet vibe and other customers were not noticeable from the bar. Definitely a place to go again when I am back on the upper west side.

The omakase was a great deal and the sushi chef showed a lot of skill behind the counter putting in a wonderful show. The charred fresh prawn was phenomenal. All the pieces were fresh not overpowered by sauce. The fish was the feature.

Recommend coming here for some quality service and sushi. Even better if you can partake in omakase experience. You may want to make sure you make a reservation because it's not a big place, especially if you do omakase option.

Service was slow at first. When I first entered the waiter seemed confused, as if he didn't know where to sit me. Half of the restaurant was empty. I eventually was sat in the furthest part of the empty portion, even thought there was room at the bar and other side of the restaurant. As the afternoon went on and I spoke to the waiter he was warmer towards me. The initial experience was off putting thought. I ordered a few things, paid and left. The ambiance was calm, but again I was in the empty area of the restaurant, but after I sat it was fine. The food was delicious, the rolls were very tiny. Probably the smallest I have seen. All in all this was just ok, not sure if I will be back.

I came here on a Wednesday night, counter service for 4 at 7pm to take advantage of their fall omakase special. 16 courses for $88 It was so so good. The fish was buttery, fresh and such great flavor. There were different combinations of toppings and that made this omakase unique. We got to know the chef and he was able to explain that we were lucky enough to get specific sweet shrimp that was only in season for a little longer or what his favorite course was (scallop) (Tip: always sit at the counter and befriend the chef, they have great insight!) We also ordered a few extra pieces before dessert and the chef recommended the tuna neck and it was AMAZING. I'll be dreaming of that bite for a while We also ordered multiple cocktails (lychee martini and peach cocktail) and sake which were also delicious! The restaurant was not completely packed, ambiance was nice and the service was very attentive to empty water glasses or low in ginger.

Really great value! We enjoyed all the sushi we got and the dessert. Fish quality seemed good. They didn't have a liquor license yet or have BYOB but hopefully soon.

TLDR: Sushi Masu is legit. Surprisingly so. At this elegant new sushi restaurant, which quietly opened on Columbus and 74th St. earlier this year, the food is refined, not flashy or ostentatious. Sushi, sashimi and composed dishes do not rely on slabs of foie gras, wagyu beef, gold foil or other gimmicks to stand out -- just plain old fashioned (and extremely labor intensive) technique. We sat before Chef Jackie on our visit. The shari that he and his team served us was the best we've had in a while, made with a subtle, mild Akazu vinegar (fancy stuff made from fermented sake lees) and a high quality short grain rice. The rice is made in small batches, continuously replenished, expertly seasoned, and made to + maintained at a textbook perfect texture. There's some range in temperature that chefs use for shari (depending, for instance, on the temperature of the fish, how strongly flavored the fish is, the season, and other factors). At our meal, the shari was served just a smidgen warmer than body temperature pretty much across the board, in balance with the neta, which was mostly a smidgen cooler than body temperature. Some of our favorite itamae like to serve their rice a little looser and warmer than standard so that it dissolves on your tongue upon impact and allows you to taste the neta and shari together. Chef Jackie compresses his shari to what is probably a standard firmness. My personal preference is to eat nigiri sidewise in these circumstances so the neta and shari touch your tongue at the same time. Chef Jackie's knife work is precise and impressive. Neta was well cut, often with photogenic slivers of silver skin, and enjoyably varied. The blow-by-blow of our 13 courses for my fellow sushi nerds: - King salmon w/ garlic chives, crisp potato, and mustard glaze - Haddock karaage -- lightly breaded and grease-free per the kiddos + Pardner - A composed dish of shima aji with caramelized onions, ponzu -- clever pairing of traditional and non-traditional elements that managed to work. You could still taste the buttery sweetness of the fish despite strong flavors. - Madai -- classically well made, delicate in texture and flavor - Kamasu (barracuda), lightly seared -- I seldom see this as nigiri in the US, but the meaty, smoky kamasu, lightly brushed with seasoned soy sauce, was a crowd pleaser. - Aji (horse mackerel) -- I like that the straightforward, classic preparation celebrated and did not try to obscure the strong flavors of this fish. Even the 12 and 9 year olds enjoyed. - Hotate from Hokkaido -- this is usually one of my favorite neta, especially in cooler months. Maybe it was a fluke (harhar), but my piece wasn't quite as sweet and flavorful as one might expect given this season. - Akami -- Sometimes it's really nice to see a plain ol' piece of well prepared akami, which is often back burnered in favor or more exotic fish. I appreciated that this was not akami zuké, which I like, but is as obnoxiously ubiquitous as Taylor Swift right now; this akami was lightly seasoned with a quick brush of soy sauce before serving. - Chutoro -- competently aged, flavorful - Unagi (freshwater eel) -- delicate texture, admirably restrained wrt saucing (though I personally like mine with just a sprinkle of salt, no sauce) - Otoro -- melt-in-your-mouth silky - Chutoro hand roll -- nori was freshly toasted and nicely filled with creamy chutoro with bits of fried potato, rice puffs, and other lovely, crispy things mixed in. Great combination of textures. - A complimentary piece of futomaki with unagi - Panna cotta with toasted coconut, yuzu syrup, macadamia nuts -- indulgent, but pleasantly light *********** Sushi Masu seems to be a total sleeper -- a low key, understated sushiya that serves improbably good food. I don't know where Chef Jackie received his training (it felt rude to inquire), but it's clear that the food he and his colleagues make is thoughtful, rooted in a solid understanding of Edomae traditions, beautiful, and delicious. The sleek, silver koi wallpapered dining room is elegant enough for an anniversary date (looking at you, Pardner), but welcoming / friendly enough to walk in and dine alone if you wish. At $68 and for this level of quality, the 13 course omakase meal is an absolute steal. (It's about 100,000x better than comparably priced set menus at Sugarfish and other establishments of that ilk.) Sushi Masu is worth a return visit.

16 courses of omakase for $88? Yes, please. Went here a few weekends with my wife and her sister and must say - Sushi Masu certainly impressed. Is it the most formal omakase experience ever? No. Will it be winning a Michelin star? I don't think so. However, the fish is of very high quality - and certainly better than your typical sushi restaurant (where you would most definitely pay more than $88 for the amount of food they give you). A few things to note: the omakase experience is not served in individual courses, but rather "batched" together in groups of 3 or 4 pieces at a time. Service was great. Wait staff always explained what we were eating and stayed on top of refilling waters. Be careful when checking out: they said "all we need is a quick signature." They had the a gratuity of 30% already preselected (you are able to change it, should you want to).

I went here for omakase tonight and it was delicious! The fish was super fresh and it was clear the chefs knew what they were doing. The uni and scallop were amazing and the scallop carpaccio appetizer is a must get! Their toro was also incredible They're also super accommodating with dietary restrictions and even did a sashimi omakase for me!

10/10 - A Hidden Gem Worth Obsessing Over! Sushi Masu completely blew me away. From the moment we walked in, the vibe was intimate and elevated--lowkey but stylish, like a secret you almost don't want to share. We did the omakase, and it was perfect. Every single piece of fish was incredibly fresh--melt-in-your-mouth quality. The chef was not only skilled but also kind and approachable, which made the experience feel personal and welcoming. Special shoutout to Lin, who took the service to another level. Attentive, warm, and genuinely enthusiastic--she made us feel taken care of from start to finish. Sushi Masu is hands-down one of the best sushi spots I've been to in NYC, and I've tried a lot. It's officially earned a spot on my regular rotation. 10/10 recommend. Hidden gem on the Upper West Side.

The restaurant itself does not get super busy so it's a very nice intimate ambience. The service was great and they stayed on top of refilling waters and taking away the wet naps and plates. The food is great. My favorite was the barracuda, which was a thicker cut that was seared. All the fish was very fresh and buttery and sweet. My only complaint is that the sushi pieces were very small. There were also some inconsistencies with the size of the dessert glass. My friend got a slightly larger container for his dessert. Since mine was slightly smaller, the Panna cotta to peach jam ratio made the dessert slightly too tart for our taste.

This is a cute restaurant with a good number of vegetarian sushi options. The rolls were all pretty tasty. I had the ume shisho kyuri roll (cucumber) and the classic (egg omelette) roll, which were both nice. The first roll was fresh and slightly tangy, and the egg roll was savory, but light. I probably should have gotten another roll or two to make a complete meal, but the portions were decent for $22 before tax and tip.

"这次的Omakase体验令人难忘！食材新鲜，厨师技艺超群，每道菜都呈现了惊人的创意与美感。特别喜欢厨师边制作边介绍菜品的方式，让整个用餐过程更加生动有趣。环境优雅，氛围安静，非常适合放松享用美食。但绝对值得，期待下次再来！"

I recently came back from Japan and this is the closest sushi you can get to the motherland for the price point. The chef is very kind and everyone is attentive to what you need. I enjoyed our omakase experience.

Phenomenal chutoro and hotate, reasonably priced Omakase. Casual and small place, was basically empty when we were there but it was a weekday and horrible rain. And it's new. Solid little place, good drinks.

Unexciting omakase. Pieces were average sized and not very creative in taste or presentation. $300+ for mediocre sushi and sake.

The sashimi is fresh and nicely presented. Our waitress was very customer friendly and offered choices not on the menu. She advised us what was good and what was more pocket friendly. My only complain is the sushi size is small, so u need to order more if u have a big appetite

One of the most unworthy omakase Resturant in nyc. Terrible quality fish and absolutely crazy rice. I'm from Japan and by paying 300 I expected at least some quality. It's obvious that the chef hasn't trained enough. The servers and the bathroom is great!

best miso soup i have ever had in nyc! the sushi is fresh and taste amazing! the staff is friendly and funny and it makes you want to stay a litttttle longer

Excellent food, thoughtful service, warm ambience. Sushi chef Jackie and all the restaurant staff were so attentive. We had such a wonderful evening. I go to many high end Japanese restaurants in the city and Sushi Masu is up there in terms of quality and attention to detail. Highly recommended.