Uka Omakase

Had a great time at Uka Omakase! Each piece of nigiri was so good and service was great! Would come back here again Great value for the price

Incredible omakase experience! Every course was thoughtfully prepared and absolutely delicious. The atmosphere was elegant and the service was attentive. Can’t wait to come back!

Uka Omakase opened last month in NYC and has quickly become one of my favorites for affordable Omakase. They serve a 16 course meal for only $56, which includes Nigiri, soup, dessert, and house sake. I was impressed by the quality of the fish and the portion sizes. I actually got full towards the end and offered some pieces to my friend. With that I really think you get your bang for your buck if you want a nice Omakase experience without breaking the bank.

I often don’t leave reviews but I had to for Uka Omakase! The servers were super attentive and made the experience super fun. The omakase pieces were also very good for the price. I would totally come back here in the near future. Shoutout to Benny and Michelle 🤙🏽 y’all made it a good experience

The food was so good and the servers were so cheerful and nice. Had a great time with my family! Also, the price is amazing for the quality of sushi you get.

I really enjoyed this omakase experience! The fish is very fresh and it’s a great value at $56 for 16 courses. They were very generous with the sake. This would be a fun pregame dinner if they intend to continue that kind of atmosphere

The quality of the food is unbeatable. Great prices and the atmosphere is very welcoming. The chef was very professional and I will be coming back. Get the 16 course Omakase!!!

Uka Omakase is an absolute hidden gem! I was blown away by the quality of the sushi for the price. This is hands down the best, most delicious, and affordable sushi I experience I've had in a long time. The fish was incredibly fresh and melted in my mouth. If you're a sushi lover, you NEED to go here. I'm already planning my next visit!!

We had a great time! I saw this place on Instagram and the $56 for 16 courses looked interesting so we decided to check it out. We had the owner (I think his name is Xin) as our chef and he was very friendly and personable in addition to being skilled. We've been to a few omakase places and usually the chef is quiet and doesn't really talk unless you ask them a question. Xin was awesome. I asked for no wasabi and ikura and he was very accommodating. The 16 courses we had: 1. Miso soup 2. Kampachi appetizer (2 pieces) 3. Hamachi 4. Madai (red snapper) 5. Akami (lean tuna) with shiitake topping 6. Chu toro 7. Otoro (torched) 8. Botan ebi (sweet shrimp) 9. Shima aji (striped jack) 10. Scallop 11. Sablefish (I think I forgot to take a picture of this one) 12. Ikura (I asked for no ikura so I got kinmedai instead) 13. Salmon (torched) with foie gras and shredded shiso leaf 14. Eel 15. Toro handroll 16. Matcha ice cream The food was delicious! Tasted just as good as other more expensive places I've been to. The chu toro and otoro in particular were amazing. Very good value for the money. The owner told us that upstairs they have a chef with 30+ years of experience who used to work at Sushi Nakazawa serving the VIP course. They also gave us each a free shot of yuzu sake. My only note is that the chairs may be a bit tight if you are a larger person due to their design. We had a great experience and will likely come back. I hope they don't get too popular and raise the price. :)

Solid omakase at a solid price $56 pretax and tip. Everything was good and they are a good omakase option in midtown/midtown east. They have 1 hour time windows and you probably need to finish whatever drinks you purchase within that time frame (or take the bottle of wine home, if you order wine and can't finish). They also poured a few glasses of house sake for all the patrons, which was a nice touch.

As many others did before us, we found this place on IG and went for the $56 for 16 course omakase. It seems they're quite new, having only opened last month in July, and it was even one young man's first day here (and many of the staff were in training). Be sure to make reservations but also be on time! They called us because we were 2 minutes late. It's also by the hour, so if you go beyond the time limit, they do need to kick you out to make room for the next reservation. Otherwise, our hostess Sharon was very kind and accommodating; our chef (Chef Andy) also explained every dish and waited patiently to serve us each course. They offered sake on the house as well as free refills for drinks, which was extremely generous, but I would never expect it again. A few things to note: Uka doesn't seem authentically Japanese, given most of the staff are Chinese/Chinese-speaking, and there's a slight yet noticeable downgrade in terms of sushi quality. The fish is still fresh, and I like their sushi rice, but unlike traditional Japanese restaurants, there's quite a bit of experimenting with flavors and garnishes, leading to a fusion or hybridized sushi that can be very hit or miss. Overall, it's hard to beat $56 for 16 courses. I appreciate the staff's sincerity and kindness, and perks like a private dining area for large parties and home-grown ginger are nice touches. They're planning to introduce a more expensive $98 for 18 course option, which will have higher-end sushi. Still, I probably wouldn't come back unless I were in the area already, but I think Uka is worth a visit while the prices are still low.

Went for $56 omakase - very reasonable with free sake. Small space, all counter seating. Some really good pieces, one topped with foie gras, yum! There's another option for $99, will have to go back to try. Not sure if this is preview or permanent pricing.

Decided to make a reservation at Uka on a whim, they've got deals that you just can't beat and I'm so glad I did. What an incredible and unique experience! Xin and friends made us feel incredibly comfortable and served us some very unique yet delicious bites. My sister and I were not expecting to have such a great time and we can't wait to go back for their vip dinner omakase. Their fish is fresh and their prices are great for what they are serving. This is a new business and they deserve and have earned every star they have received. If you love omakase, I highly recommend trying this amazing restaurant.

Came here for the soft opening with an unbeatable price. The service is good but the quality of sushi is just okay- like you can find similar ones at other places with little to no efforts. The dishes were also jot that innovative and there is not like a menu to choose/add on. My shrimp even had a piece of shell and even though they apologized but they didnt give me a new one. Maybe it's just part of being started? The free house sake is a highlight!

Solid spot for omakase under $100. There's a lack of good quality sushi spots in the UES, so I'm glad this place opened up. The space is pretty large for this area. I was shocked to hear it was actually 2 floors. I loved their tableware and decor. I do agree with fellow Yelper, Gordon Y. that some pieces were overdressed. I'm a sushi purist and like to taste the flavor of the fish. I do appreciate a few accents here and there, but don't like it when chefs douse the pieces in sauce. The piece of scallop we had was served with so much wasabi, I was seeing stars. My favorite piece of the meal was the botan ebi with Santa Barbara uni. I do feel like service was rushed. The meal was supposed to be 75 minutes but we were done eating before an hour. We took our time because we ordered a bottle of wine (Happy Hour from 5-6pm) and wanted to enjoy it, but felt like we had to chug it because they were clearing and setting up for the next seating. If the price stays the same and they keep their Happy Hour, I'll come back.

Cuisine: 6 Service: 7 Decor: 6 Value: 9 Overall: 6 Another new sushi omakase in Manhattan trying to make a name for itself, and I really came very close to giving it 4 stars due to its incredible value - 16 courses for $56. However, I landed on 3.5 stars and the quality of food ultimately was the tie breaker that decided the final rating. What about the SHARI (rice)? I always start with the sushi rice. If that sucks, then it's going to be a long night. Upon the first bite, I was a bit weary because it felt a bit mushy. However, as the meal progressed, the rice got consistently better. It's not top notch by any means, but it certainly was good enough compared to many sushiya in this price range. I would say that SHARI was a 6.5/10 overall. What about the NETA (Topping)? THE GOOD - The trio of Maguro (Bluefin Tuna) were actually quite good, especially the extra fatty Chutoro (Medium Fatty Tuna) with wasabi stem. Other good pieces included the smoked Sawara (Spanish Mackerel), buttery sweet Hotate (Scallop) and the super tender Unagi (Fresh Water Eel). THE BAD - Well, I would say that a few cuts of fish, including Hamachi (Yellowtail), Madai (Sea Bream), and Shima Aji (Striped Jack) were too mushy compared to what I'm use to texturally. Also, the Uni (Sea Urchin) on top of the Botan Ebi (Spotted Prawn) was fishy and not great. Oh yeah, a bland bowl of Miso Soup should not count as a course. Lol THE UGLY - Why does every new sushi omakase restaurant (Uka Omakase included) believe they need to enhance every piece of sushi with unique toppings or sauces? Please don't cover up the natural beauty of the seafood. What ever happened to letting the fish shine with simply a nice swipe of aged soy sauce. It is still the best accompaniment imho. Bottom line, I would rate the NETA about 6/10. As for the decor, it is a very long room with two sushi bars on the first floor. The sushi bar upfront is very long with 15 seats and 3 chefs serving the patrons, while the back sushi bar is for 6 guests and 1 chef. The space is sleek with black marble counters, dark and moody with mini chandeliers. I didn't get to see the upstairs private room, but it serves a $99 VIP 18 course omakase. Our chef, Tommy, was a quiet guy and kept to his job. Can't blame him. He's only got 1 hour and 15 minutes to serve all the food. Btw, our server was pretty attentive as well. Lastly, I met the owner Xin and he is quite friendly. Regardless of the harsh words I may have said here, I do wish him and the restaurant the best of luck. I might come back for the VIP meal and update this review if necessary.

Visited Uka on a Friday night for dinner and was surprised by how large the location is! Seating is done right on time and the omakase lasts for a full hour. The omakase itself was quite filling and was a good price. The 16 courses included 12 pieces of nigiri, a hand roll, smoked fish appetizer, miso soup, and ice cream. I absolutely loved the red bean ice cream served! For the pieces of nigiri, I was a bit disappointed at the taste of the rice, it felt dry and lacking in flavor. The pieces of fish were great though!

Solid new omakase experience for a reasonable price. I think the quality was above average for this price point at $56 for 16 courses even with 2 of the courses being a not great miso soup and 1 tiny scoop of matcha ice cream. They need to improve their miso soup if they want to count it as a course, because it wasn't good. I enjoyed the sushi, particularly the scallop, toro and the salmon. I'd go back if I'm in the mood for it again.

A beautifully curated omakase experience at @ukaomakase, each course was balanced, and artfully plated. From melt-in-your-mouth toro to the uni, very dish was a surprise and delightful-- fresh, delicate, and full of flavor. Watching the chef work right in front of us was half the experience. Each piece of sushi was so fresh and balanced perfectly, showcasing the quality of the ingredients and the chef's skill. For $56 (16 course menu), this great deal is totally worth it and not to be missed.

姐妹们！！！一定要冲Uka Omakase！！不只是寿司好吃，服务也是神级 先说重点！男服务员Alan真的！太！帅！了！！像是从日剧里走出来的一样坐在他负责的区我整顿饭都在偷看他他声音也好好听，动作超温柔，服务超级贴心！简直恋爱现场！！（实名羡慕纽约的女生） 再说食物----Otoro油脂分布太完美了，入口即化干贝和虾都好甜好新鲜，吃得我感动到眼泪在打转......主厨也超级幽默，一直逗我们笑，完全没有距离感，气氛感拉满 整体体验就是满分 食物好吃、服务顶级、颜值爆表。来纽约的姐妹一定一定要去！而且记得提前预约，坐Alan那一边不谢

Good to medium quality fish. Simple pieces but still does the job and is worth the price. Classic omakase 16 course $56. There is a few pieces that are VERY good and worth getting 2nds. Pretty spacious as they had 2 bars. Staff members were kind and offered free sake.

Uka Omakase opened last month in NYC and has quickly become one of my favorites for affordable Omakase. They serve a 16 course meal for only $56, which includes Nigiri, soup, dessert, and house sake. I was impressed by the quality of the fish and the portion sizes. I actually got full towards the end and offered some pieces to my friend. With that I really think you get your bang for your buck if you want a nice Omakase experience without breaking the bank.

The courses were all delectable! The price is unbeatable! I definitely will be returning!

For $56 you get 15 amazing courses here and literally every single one is unreal. They're also super accommodating!! I can't eat rice and they made me an incredible sashimi omakase. They have amazing art all around the restaurant made by Rolex! There's also a VIP omakase upstairs which is $99 for high end ingredients and the food made by a michelin chef. The plates and cups are also hermes. overall this spot was so good. I loved the sweet shrimp with uni and how we started with a miso soup. this is so worth $56!!!!!

The best Omakase in NYC. you better be tried the staff is so friendly and incredible food. The best combination

Owner and staff were very nice, plating was beautiful, and every flavor combination was delicious. Can't wait to go back!

A fantastic place with an amazing vibe for having just opened. The chefs were great and the omakase flavorful despite the menu being in active revision. Alan was a great server and made sure we felt like more than customers. We will absolutely be coming again.

The quality of the food is unbeatable. Great prices and the atmosphere is very welcoming. The chef was very professional and I will be coming back. Get the 16 course Omakase!!!

i don't recommend to order additional sushi, because they are very pricey and won' give you the menu to see the price in advance. They also rush you to finish everything within an hour.