Great dining experience - both in person and via delivery. I’ve had almost every item on their menu and every one is great. Service is quick and the restaurant is usually packed, even on a random Wednesday. Tables can feel a bit too close together, but the great food makes up for any claustrophobic discomfort.
If dining in person, take note of the items that are only available dine-in. Most of the signature rolls are available via delivery and travel well.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Albert Canal
Amazing sushi and service! A5 wagyu roll was to die for! Definitely check out this spot if you’re near the area!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Adam G
❤️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Delia Wu
FOOD WAS FLAVORED REALLY WELL. I came in expecting to get mentaiko pasta and lunch specials, but ended up only purchasing the mentaiko pasta to go and ordered a lot of their Fall specials. Everything was flavored JUST right. The hokkaido uni portions are fairly hefty since the size of hokkaido uni is small so they stack them. There is a MILD bitterness to the uni, but to be quite honest havent had insanely fresh hokkaido uni ANYWHERE since before the pandemic. The bitterness was only slight, but can definitely taste the umami sweetness still.
Their ikura has been marinated incredibly well. It definitely tastes like high end ikura. In fact, ALL of their dishes taste like higher end dishes. Props to the chefs for doing great prep work.
We got one pot of genmaicha, one pot of hojicha, the mini omakase, sushi donburi set, two hokkaido uni a la carte, two hotate a la carte, the rice cake with matcha ice cream & red bean topping, and also a mentaiko pasta to go. The dessert was really really good, i really recommend it. Id say the mini omakase and sushi donburi were MORE THAN enough to fill us up, but we really wanted more uni and to try the hotate. The hotate was not bad and really soft, but i did prefer the hokkaido uni sushi a lot more.
The really awesome thing about the sushi donburi is you can make MULTIPLE hand rolls out of it. I ordered 8 more nori sheets because i just loved making the hand rolls soooo much. There was still so much fish and rice left after all the handrolls i made. The waitress offered to finish me off with dashi broth in the rice bowl and it really gave me the confidence to finish the rest of my food despite being completely stuffed. The mixture of the sushi rice and the soup really elevated the soup because it went from a dashi broth to a whole nother soup. There was a sourness to the soup since the rice vinegar in the rice mixed with the dashi broth. If you enjoy sour food, youd REALLY love the soup.
On top of the food being really good, the service was incredible. From the hospitality to the explanations to attentiveness to our table, everything was top tier. I highly recommend this place, especially if you’re looking for a DIY handroll experience. Our bill came up to over $200 for two people, but you could easily be just as satisfied with only the sushi donburi set.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Gam Prangrarin
One of my favorite casual japanese restaurant in NYC. Never get disappointed from this place!!🙌🏻💕
I really recommend Ozakaya Donburi Set ($45 add on Uni $11) and Unagi Don ($39). They are all delicious!! Compared to the price, they are all worth paying.
I’ll keep coming back again for other menus!☺️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dana Pacifico
Blown away by the experience at Ozakaya. Everything on the menu sounded amazing. I specifically came for the donburi special and it was a beautiful presentation. The fish was so fresh and with the seaweed it almost made it feel like the lightest most delicate bites of food I’ve ever had. I love it and can’t wait to try more from the menu!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kathy Ling
Lively spot for Japanese rice bowls. The uni ikura bowl was good value, but I wish the quality of the uni was just a bit better. My friend had the chirashi bowl, which was great. Note that the wait here can get very long - we waited for 50% longer than the amount of time we were quoted.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Bill
A stunning Japanese spot with high quality fish and well crafted nigiri. We started with a miso black cod and the 10-piece nigiri set, and both were exceptional. The cod was rich and umami-packed, while the nigiri featured generous high-quality cuts and perfect fish-to-rice balance, with highlights like uni, chutoro, hotate, and ikura. The Kaishi Don, loaded with chopped fatty tuna, uni, and ikura, was similarly rich and satisfying.
Overall, a super memorable Japanese meal in a modern and snug space. Easily one of the best Japanese options in NYC.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Parviziy
Good sushi and amazing ramen. Me and my son come here every week. He loves it. I love it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
K
Super convenient to get to, even if you are staying in a different area. You can just hop on the Q train and it is only a block from the metro exit, which makes it an easy stop for dinner. I usually go to omakase places when I travel but this time I was with my family and my mom cannot eat raw fish. This spot ended up being perfect because it has something for everyone, and the seafood quality is honestly top notch. Presentation is beautiful too.
I tried their seasonal menu and loved the scallops with yuzu sauce. The wagyu rice bowl was delicious as well. The staff members were nice and attentive the whole time, so that added to the experience.
I really cannot complain about the food quality. I enjoyed everything I tried. The tan tan spicy ramen was good too, according to my mom. I tasted the broth and loved how well seasoned it was without leaving that salty aftertaste. Lovely.
The only thing I wish were better is the bacon they use for the creamy mentaiko pasta. The flavor was good, but the bacon was not crispy, so it felt a little out of place texture-wise. Other than that, I would definitely come back.
I recommend making a reservation if you have a group of four or more because the space is pretty small. If you are traveling with your family and you want your night of raw fish while your parents prefer hot food, this is the place to be. Everyone gets something they enjoy.
I’ve been ordering from here and coming here to eat for since they opened tonight I ordered delivery received some tuna sushi that was completely un edible. I actually had to spit it out because it tasted so bad. I don’t know what’s happened here, but the quality of the fish has dropped drastically makes me very sad. Salmon nigiri was ok, gyoza not fresh, soup was like too much smoky flavor. The worse was the maguro $18. For two should have been perfection what a Waste
Food: 1
Aymon Azim
Nan was a great server. we enjoyed!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Celeste Castro
The lunch was so good I came back for dinner and a drink. Nan J was my server for both and she’s amazing! So nice and has great menu recommendations. Whatever sauce that’s on the lunch salad is DELICIOUS. Highly recommend a Ume Royal for a cocktail or a Matcha Strawberry for a dessert drink.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Stephanie Woody
Every bite was delicious. I thought it was so creative and delicious. Our server was Nan and they were great. Would absolutely dine here again
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sharon Lee
Must go! Freshest fish and great portions. The drinks are really cute. I got the kaisen don and donburi set!
Great dining experience - both in person and via delivery. I’ve had almost every item on their menu and every one is great. Service is quick and the restaurant is usually packed, even on a random Wednesday. Tables can feel a bit too close together, but the great food makes up for any claustrophobic discomfort.
If dining in person, take note of the items that are only available dine-in. Most of the signature rolls are available via delivery and travel well.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing sushi and service! A5 wagyu roll was to die for! Definitely check out this spot if you’re near the area!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
❤️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
FOOD WAS FLAVORED REALLY WELL. I came in expecting to get mentaiko pasta and lunch specials, but ended up only purchasing the mentaiko pasta to go and ordered a lot of their Fall specials. Everything was flavored JUST right. The hokkaido uni portions are fairly hefty since the size of hokkaido uni is small so they stack them. There is a MILD bitterness to the uni, but to be quite honest havent had insanely fresh hokkaido uni ANYWHERE since before the pandemic. The bitterness was only slight, but can definitely taste the umami sweetness still.
Their ikura has been marinated incredibly well. It definitely tastes like high end ikura. In fact, ALL of their dishes taste like higher end dishes. Props to the chefs for doing great prep work.
We got one pot of genmaicha, one pot of hojicha, the mini omakase, sushi donburi set, two hokkaido uni a la carte, two hotate a la carte, the rice cake with matcha ice cream & red bean topping, and also a mentaiko pasta to go. The dessert was really really good, i really recommend it. Id say the mini omakase and sushi donburi were MORE THAN enough to fill us up, but we really wanted more uni and to try the hotate. The hotate was not bad and really soft, but i did prefer the hokkaido uni sushi a lot more.
The really awesome thing about the sushi donburi is you can make MULTIPLE hand rolls out of it. I ordered 8 more nori sheets because i just loved making the hand rolls soooo much. There was still so much fish and rice left after all the handrolls i made. The waitress offered to finish me off with dashi broth in the rice bowl and it really gave me the confidence to finish the rest of my food despite being completely stuffed. The mixture of the sushi rice and the soup really elevated the soup because it went from a dashi broth to a whole nother soup. There was a sourness to the soup since the rice vinegar in the rice mixed with the dashi broth. If you enjoy sour food, youd REALLY love the soup.
On top of the food being really good, the service was incredible. From the hospitality to the explanations to attentiveness to our table, everything was top tier. I highly recommend this place, especially if you’re looking for a DIY handroll experience. Our bill came up to over $200 for two people, but you could easily be just as satisfied with only the sushi donburi set.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
One of my favorite casual japanese restaurant in NYC. Never get disappointed from this place!!🙌🏻💕
I really recommend Ozakaya Donburi Set ($45 add on Uni $11) and Unagi Don ($39). They are all delicious!! Compared to the price, they are all worth paying.
I’ll keep coming back again for other menus!☺️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Blown away by the experience at Ozakaya. Everything on the menu sounded amazing. I specifically came for the donburi special and it was a beautiful presentation. The fish was so fresh and with the seaweed it almost made it feel like the lightest most delicate bites of food I’ve ever had. I love it and can’t wait to try more from the menu!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lively spot for Japanese rice bowls. The uni ikura bowl was good value, but I wish the quality of the uni was just a bit better. My friend had the chirashi bowl, which was great. Note that the wait here can get very long - we waited for 50% longer than the amount of time we were quoted.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
A stunning Japanese spot with high quality fish and well crafted nigiri. We started with a miso black cod and the 10-piece nigiri set, and both were exceptional. The cod was rich and umami-packed, while the nigiri featured generous high-quality cuts and perfect fish-to-rice balance, with highlights like uni, chutoro, hotate, and ikura. The Kaishi Don, loaded with chopped fatty tuna, uni, and ikura, was similarly rich and satisfying.
Overall, a super memorable Japanese meal in a modern and snug space. Easily one of the best Japanese options in NYC.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Good sushi and amazing ramen. Me and my son come here every week. He loves it. I love it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Super convenient to get to, even if you are staying in a different area. You can just hop on the Q train and it is only a block from the metro exit, which makes it an easy stop for dinner. I usually go to omakase places when I travel but this time I was with my family and my mom cannot eat raw fish. This spot ended up being perfect because it has something for everyone, and the seafood quality is honestly top notch. Presentation is beautiful too.
I tried their seasonal menu and loved the scallops with yuzu sauce. The wagyu rice bowl was delicious as well. The staff members were nice and attentive the whole time, so that added to the experience.
I really cannot complain about the food quality. I enjoyed everything I tried. The tan tan spicy ramen was good too, according to my mom. I tasted the broth and loved how well seasoned it was without leaving that salty aftertaste. Lovely.
The only thing I wish were better is the bacon they use for the creamy mentaiko pasta. The flavor was good, but the bacon was not crispy, so it felt a little out of place texture-wise. Other than that, I would definitely come back.
I recommend making a reservation if you have a group of four or more because the space is pretty small. If you are traveling with your family and you want your night of raw fish while your parents prefer hot food, this is the place to be. Everyone gets something they enjoy.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
I’ve been ordering from here and coming here to eat for since they opened tonight I ordered delivery received some tuna sushi that was completely un edible. I actually had to spit it out because it tasted so bad. I don’t know what’s happened here, but the quality of the fish has dropped drastically makes me very sad. Salmon nigiri was ok, gyoza not fresh, soup was like too much smoky flavor. The worse was the maguro $18. For two should have been perfection what a Waste
Food: 1
Nan was a great server. we enjoyed!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The lunch was so good I came back for dinner and a drink. Nan J was my server for both and she’s amazing! So nice and has great menu recommendations. Whatever sauce that’s on the lunch salad is DELICIOUS. Highly recommend a Ume Royal for a cocktail or a Matcha Strawberry for a dessert drink.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Every bite was delicious. I thought it was so creative and delicious. Our server was Nan and they were great. Would absolutely dine here again
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Must go! Freshest fish and great portions. The drinks are really cute. I got the kaisen don and donburi set!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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