Yokox Omakase

THE VALUE! A wonderful assortment for the omakase that is done earnestly and makes it more affordable to all. Definitely make reservations in advanced since seating is limited. The vibe is pretty modern and clean too. I really enjoyed watching the Chefs crafting each roll. It’s definitely a diamond in the rough type of place and really hope them much more success to come!

Top-tier flavors across the board. Every piece was thoughtfully crafted and insanely fresh. Atmosphere was perfect for an anniversary dinner: chill, intimate, and classy in a simple way. They brought us a piece of cheesecake after the 15 courses, which was really sweet. Easily one of the best meals I’ve had in my life!

Let me start off by saying that the service here is quick, friendly, and attuned, so service is deserving of 5 stars. Yokox also looks aesthetically pleasing and is spaced nicely between bar and tables, so ambiance is also deserving of 5 stars. The food, which is the most important part, was unfortunately underwhelming. I know a lot of diners are excited for its reasonable price tag at $89 for 15 courses before taxes and tips (which is approximately $110 when said and done). The appetizer selections all underperformed, especially the oyster, which wasn't all that fresh, and the salmon which was overpowered by the intense oil infused soy sauce. They also unfortunately no longer served the crab leg appetizer, which was a bummer and perhaps it could've enhanced the dining experience by a small margin. The majority of the sushi pieces were white fish and the condiments that accompanied each piece were light and mild at best, which didn't help bring out the sweetness and freshness of the fish. Their selection was also underwhelming, with the highlights being only the sea urchin, salmon belly, and scallop, which were all good but small in size as evident in the pictures compared to the ginger (the premium pieces were small in size and the less popular pieces were regular in size). The final piece was basically a regular unagi piece wrapped with a piece of seaweed, which is extremely disappointing when the majority of omakase serve the last piece as a full size hand roll. They didn't have any premium combo pieces like uni and scallop, nor did they serve any pieces of botan ebi or wagyu, which a lot of other under-$100 omakase serves. Thus, the under seasoning, the lack of premium selection, lack of exciting appetizer selections, and the small portion sizes made this unfortunately one of the more underwhelming omakase experiences I had for less than $100; the overall experience was perhaps more fitting at the $50 price tag, but that's just my opinion. NYC has become saturated with so many affordable omakase restaurants, that unfortunately Yokox is not one that I would recommend. The servers were really nice and friendly, but the quality of the food leaves so much more to be desired, which makes this review painful to write since I really wanted Yokox to do well given its exemplary service and beautiful design. Thank you for reading and best of luck (:

Came here with my boyfriend and had an amazing experience. The food was some of the best omakase we’ve had in New York. Our chef curated a lovely experience for us and the atmosphere was great too. Our server was also very attentive and our glasses were never empty. We will definitely be coming back!!

Really enjoyed our anniversary dinner here! The space is beautiful and the sushi chefs are very friendly. They have a nice sake selection. The flavor combinations are really interesting, we enjoyed the salmon sashimi with honey mustard, the oyster with soy, garlic and ginger and another piece (can't remember the fish) that was topped with chimichurri. Very inventive and delicious

This is, without a shadow of a doubt, the most incredible omakase experience in NYC right now. Chef Owen and Dory make you feel so welcomed and provide exemplary hospitality. Each course is so meticulously crafted and tastes phenomenal. The cuts of fish were phenomenal and the wine pairing was exquisite. I cannot recommend this restaurant enough and will absolutely be coming back. Chef Owen is talented, personable, and truly showcases the most incredible array of dishes. Thank you!

Part of me wants to gatekeep this place, the other part knows I have to leave a review because this spot deserves it. This is our favorite Omakase in NYC - the food, ambiance, and staff are all absolutely incredible. Sit at the bar and ask for Stephen. His knowledge and passion make the experience 10x better. A forever go-to spot. Thank you!!

Very high quality experience overall and will definitely be coming back! Loved the 15 course omakase -- fresh, delicious and innovative. The decor and atmosphere is great too -- chic look and feels spacious. Also the service was excellent too. Happy this is a new omakase gem in the neighborhood 🎉💪

Absolutely tasty, very reasonable price , the chef is very skilled and friendly, he will keep your conversation and will have a beer with you. Ambience is ok and inviting. We will be back

Overall, great service and great food! There were a few of the pieces I didn't care too much for in the omakase. Nice spot too in a sketchy area though. Costly but heck, its an awesome way to start the new year. Love the lounge music. Can yall send me the playlist?!? Lol

Let me start off by saying that the service here is quick, friendly, and attuned, so service is deserving of 5 stars. Yokox also looks aesthetically pleasing and is spaced nicely between bar and tables, so ambiance is also deserving of 5 stars. The food, which is the most important part, was unfortunately underwhelming. I know a lot of diners are excited for its reasonable price tag at $89 for 15 courses before taxes and tips (which is approximately $110 when said and done). The appetizer selections all underperformed, especially the oyster, which wasn't all that fresh, and the salmon which was overpowered by the intense oil infused soy sauce. They also unfortunately no longer served the crab leg appetizer, which was a bummer and perhaps it could've enhanced the dining experience by a small margin. The majority of the sushi pieces were white fish and the condiments that accompanied each piece were light and mild at best, which didn't help bring out the sweetness and freshness of the fish. Their selection was also underwhelming, with the highlights being only the sea urchin, salmon belly, and scallop, which were all good but small in size as evident in the pictures compared to the ginger (the premium pieces were small in size and the less popular pieces were regular in size). The final piece was basically a regular unagi piece wrapped with a piece of seaweed, which is extremely disappointing when the majority of omakase serve the last piece as a full size hand roll. They didn't have any premium combo pieces like uni and scallop, nor did they serve any pieces of botan ebi or wagyu, which a lot of other under-$100 omakase serves. Thus, the under seasoning, the lack of premium selection, lack of exciting appetizer selections, and the small portion sizes made this unfortunately one of the more underwhelming omakase experiences I had for less than $100; the overall experience was perhaps more fitting at the $50 price tag, but that's just my opinion. NYC has become saturated with so many affordable omakase restaurants, that unfortunately Yokox is not one that I would recommend. The servers were really nice and friendly, but the quality of the food leaves so much more to be desired, which makes this review painful to write since I really wanted Yokox to do well given its exemplary service and beautiful design. Thank you for reading and best of luck (:

THE VALUE! A wonderful assortment for the omakase that is done earnestly and makes it more affordable to all. Definitely make reservations in advanced since seating is limited. The vibe is pretty modern and clean too. I really enjoyed watching the Chefs crafting each roll. It's definitely a diamond in the rough type of place and really hope them much more success to come!

Solid omakase for under $100! Friendly service and nice decor. The pieces are fairly sized and delicious!

This review is for weekend dinner. I'm giving this 5 stars because it's an incredible value: $89 for 15 courses and everything tasted sooo fresh and was such high quality (they could easily double the price). If you're a sushi and omakase fan, then I highly recommend checking out this place. Ambiance is casual. I think it's about a 15 person seating counter (no other tables). Seating time is 75 minutes, but we lingered a little after. Didn't feel rushed at all. I don't recall all the courses, but I appreciated that everything was straightforward - some omakase places I go to the courses feel like they're trying too hard or aren't actual sashimi or nigiri. This is straight sashimi or nigiri (except for an oyster course). They take into consideration if you're allergic to something (we had someone in our group allergic to shrimp and another oysters and they adjusted). They leave time at the end if you want to order additional food.

It's such a shame I couldn't fit everything into this review because this contemporary omakase by Chef Owen has to be one of the most fun dining experiences I've had in a long time. Chef Owen takes the time to thoroughly explain each course, creating a menu highlighted by fish not found very often at other omakase, like barracuda and belt fish. Also the flavor combinations are so innovative and complement each course beautifully. Oyster with yuzu and wakamomo (Japanese baby peaches)?! I don't see anybody else putting out flavors like this. The ambience, service, and food were nothing short of exceptional and is my favorite omakase in nyc so far! If you're looking for fun, creative flavors and courses in an intimate and welcoming setting, definitely stop by :) Follow my Instagram and TikTok @thephotographerfoodie for more! :)

First omakase experience - CHECK!!! This place was a great first taste into the world of omakase. For $89 each, my boyfriend and I each got a 15 course omakase set filled with toro, oyster, barracuda, wagyu, and other great proteins. Every bite was delicately made in front of you by the chef, then served with a description of the piece! Each one was amazing and by the end, you become super full. The servers never let your water or glass run empty, and the chefs are constantly trying to ensure your satisfaction with the omakase. Excited to try other omakase places in the future!

Loved the course they've prepared for us. Unique and adventurous. The only critique was that they were all over me and my friend. It felt like we couldn't have a conversation without being checked up on or a staff standing right behind my shoulder.

89/pp omakase such great deal! Everything was so fresh, we enjoy every bite. My fav one was the Chutoro appetizer and the otoro with uni! So good! If you like omakase , you should check this place out!

Amazing, amazing, amazing! The chefs are doing a phenomenal job. I had the omakase 15 course and it was so worth the money. I have paid in other places more than $200 for less food than here and the quality at yokox is just perfect!! Ambience is very very nice. Warm cozy small and beautiful decor. 10/10 would recommend

I never review anything this is literally my first review but this place was the best sushi I've ever had. Great ambiance and amazing service Owen and Jackie are the best 10000/10.

I thought this was a great spot for omakase. For $89 and a 75min time limit, you get 15 courses! Yokox is a small restaurant, very clean and with a dark and edgy vibe. There was room for 15 seats. The first three were plated courses of sashimi with flavorful dressings, including Tuna, King Salmon and Scallop with uni. All three were a flavorful start to the meal - I was wanting to drink the sauce from the bowl of the Tuna dish, as they soy and yuzu combination was divine! Next up, we had sushi of Red Snapper, Mackerel, Himachi, Shima Aji, Snapper, King Salmon, and Scallop. Toro was delicious with fresh seaweed, and we had Salmon Roe and Uni gunkan maki. Then A5 wagyu before finishing with a Toro hand roll. Overall the flavors were tasty and inventive- including a lot of herbal combinations such as chili scallion, yuzu, chimichurri or miso powder. I thought the portion sizes of the fish was on the smaller side compared to other omakase, especially for the handroll, but the flavor was still good. Also note there is no alcohol served, nor is it byob.

Would say this spot is more simple with less toppings compared to other spots however I LOVED the flavor combinations they had. They were definitely unique and different compared to other spots as they used chimichurri, plum, seaweed, octopus, radish and a lot more. They also have 75 min seating so it doesn't feel rushed

Everything tastes so fresh. 3 seasonal appetizers + 11 nigiri + 1 hand roll. I like them all except for the 2 second appetizer which is a bit too oily for me.

Food (15- course omakase) was of the highest quality, each piece just melts in your mouth. Ambiance was perfect - calm but casual dining atmosphere. Service was also great, waitress was very attentive to our needs. Highly recommend this place, worth every penny spent!

This is a relatively new omakase restaurant, we were in uber getting stuck in the traffic and called in at the last minute. They didn't even take our credit card over the phone. We were like wow. Also they stayed open for us even if it was after supposedly their last call. (This is not to encourage you all to do what we did. Chef Owen apparenrly works over 12 hours a day so unless it's really urgent, you should respect their last call) Once we arrived, we were literally the only one, very serene atmosphere made us feel very "exclusive". We found them on Instagram, lately we've been experincing "Instagram vs Reality" syndrome by many restanrants but this one, you won't have to worry about. What you see is exactly what you get. No complaint about the food there. Chef Owen is Nobu alumni. He defintiely knows the stuff and his skill is very solid. We'll defintely come back.

For $89 each, a good deal with 16 courses (this includes appetizers). With the exception of the salmon appetizer being chewy and stringy the rest of the fish was very fresh. The chef paired interesting flavors and garnishes on all the pieces of fish, including things like scallion ginger sauce. Open, modern counter in a new space and attentive service. I'd go back.

We made a reservation for two at Yokox on a whim about one hour before we wished to dine. There were a few people at the restaurant, but it was not full. Once seated and equipped with saké, the 15-course omakase experience promptly started. This meal consisted of three appetizers and 12 nigiri. Jackie was our designated chef and it was apparent throughout the experience that he treats his profession with care. Notably, there was no issue with omitting wasabi from all the courses for one of us. The food was delicious and I truly appreciated the variety and freshness of the fish served. There was also a wagyu course - the beef melts in your mouth and was absolutely delicious. I can imagine it is especially difficult opening an omakase restaurant in NYC, where there are already so many. However, at a price point lower than most others and with quality measuring up to some of the sushi we recently ate in Japan, Yokox absolutely is worth a try.

I was craving for Omakase! I saw this brand new restaurant on Resy and Google. I hadn't seen any reviews yet, but decided to give it a try. The results were not disappointing! Everything was on point and the service was great! All the fish was cooked to perfection and the rice was perfect Well worth the visit, the

Such a hidden gem! We had an amazing experience from start to finish. The staff was extremely accommodating and service was top notch. The food was exceptional and every dish was super unique (hard to pick a favorite). Will definitely be back again!

Chill ambience on a weeknight, an amazing oyster with peach, and inventive dishes all around. Go here while the price is relatively low and before fame jacks it up.

The place and food and ambiance is great. I will say that a 15 piece omakase shouldn't be a 30 minute experience. My suggestion is to train the team in better banter, discussion of the fish and general small talk. Also the first was all pre-prepared, rather than sliced in front of me. If it was for a business quick lunch it would be fine but not for a dinning out of experience.

Amazing new spot! It is great sushi for an affordable price point. The restaurant is beautifully decorated. I thought each piece was uniquely and thoughtfully presented. My favorite piece was the mackerel- it was perfectly dressed. Also don't sleep on the tiramisu!

Amazing new omakase spot. Service was great. Everyone was very tentative and nice. Everything was fresh and tasted great. $89 for 15 pieces is a great deal.

The stellar reviews for Yokox Omakase are well-deserved! My husband and I had a wonderful dinner here, and every dish was a hit. Chef Owen takes a create approach to sushi while still serving a traditional omakase meal. The team was attentive to what we liked the entire time, and it was a very intimate experience. Can't wait to see what this team does next, and we will surely be back to experience this omakase again.

Hands down my favorite dinner experience in the city. Chef was very knowledgeable and the sushi was out of this world!!! Best part is that it is very reasonably priced as well. Definitely a gem of a restaurant and I will be returning.

My fiancé and I had a great time at Yokox Omakase. From the chic, contemporary atmosphere, to the attentive service, to the delicious nigiri, everything was perfect. This is our new favorite Omakase place in the city, by far. Chef Owen crafts an incredible menu that rotates seasonally and also features lesser-known fish, which is an added treat. I love that it's not as "predictable" as other omakases I've been to, and each fish was extraordinarily fresh! I can't wait to come back here again!

Very nice place, the food was fresh and excellent. Had good experience in yokox omakase, highly recommended.

Fantastic new omakase! I've been to many omakase places all over the city and this was top tier. It's a great value at its relatively low price point and the quality of sushi and service was outstanding. We also had a great bottle of sake - they got their liquor license. I'll definitely return!