Absolutely best Omakase I’ve ever tasted. Michelin for a reason. Very nice fresh fish and very nice staff. Wish the dessert was more than a fruit. Was looking forward to some exotic creation but its fine.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tanya W
Perfect service, tips included in the price. Don’t be late cause other customers with the same booking will be waiting for you. The sake pairing was a lot of alcohol 😆
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Anthony Doan
The BEST dining experience of my life. I commend the chefs for being able to create an incredible experience out of a cuisine that emphasizes purity. They are truly masters of their craft, and it shines through with each and every bite. I also want to thank Brandon, and the entire staff, for delivering on just above and beyond service even for a Michelin star restaurant.
My full review of each aspect of the meal:
Food: We booked the Gentei Omakase experience and loved every bite. I had very high expectations for the rice with how much they talk about it on the website, and even those expectations were exceeded. The rice is spectacular. When it comes to the fish, it was a wonderful mix of classics like Otoro, and an introduction to new favorites of mine like the Kinki. Each piece tastes delicious and came with the perfect amount of freshly grated wasabi. Understanding the selection was seasonal, the mix was just perfect. There were cuts of perfectly springy texture, melt-in-your-mouth buttery sweetness, and delicate umami flavor. I can’t really put into words how the food had changed my view of sushi forever. NOW, let me talk about the sake pairing. My sake experience was H-Mart sake, so maybe I’m not the expert. That said, this sake pairing has completely changed everything I thought sake could be. Brandon, our sake expert, was kind of enough to dumb down the explanations of all the sake to us, giving us a history lesson on each bottle and helping us learn tasting notes to look out for. I felt like it was like someone showing me a whole new world that I didn’t know existed. If you are reading this, best of luck on the exam next year! I want to thank you for making our evening so special.
Service: I may not have the 20+ Michelin meals the other reviewer had, but of the few I have had, this one stands out as by far the best. They were able to blend together an intimate dining experience and a show. It was food with a little showmanship to curate to those who wanted pictures of every piece and those who wanted to just sit and eat. The chefs were attentive, asking questions on taste and consistently giving context to what we were eating. They gave a thorough explanation on the origins of the rice, and even gave context about seasonality of the fish. I felt like I was in a masterclass, being taught by two of the best to ever do it. Then the rest of the wait staff was just absolutely fantastic. They came by with phone rests, and even cleaned up small drops of sauce on the serving plate, to assure it did not compromise the flavor of the next piece. The level of attention was perfect without being over the top.
Atmosphere: Simple. Just the way it should be.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Art Van
Awesome
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lloyd Thomas
Great food. service is a little intense. they hover as you eat.
angelica diy
Always looking forward to discovering a unique Omakase experience. Shota Omakase didn’t fail, enjoyed the premium ingredient selection and basked in the awemazing service of the staff.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cassie
for $195 per person with an automatic 22% service charge (meaning in total $250 pp), you can definitely go somewhere else more impressive.
the food wasn’t bad.. some pieces were really good like the flounder, sablefish handroll with truffle paste and caviar and kinki fish.
however, the majority of the courses were just okay and tasted normal. not amazing or great.
the service was weird, especially for a michelin star. our chef kept speaking only chinese to the patrons next to us, even though I was chinese myself but he only spoke english to me. he also kept offering the patrons next to us free food like an extra slice of japanese melon and extra sake puddings, but offered nothing extra to my boyfriend and i even though it was also my boyfriends birthday. having gone to over 20 michelin restaurants in nyc, ive never experienced such blatant favoritism of customers. it just felt unprofessional. it also felt bad given we are paying a 22% automatic service charge. the chef also asked us multiple times if we wanted to take pictures of the food, which doesn’t feel classy. i don’t need to take pictures of every item for instagram. the waiters service was good though.
the interior was also not that impressive. the lighting and black matte design choices look cheap. i could recommend a bunch of other places that are much better food wise, interior wise, and service wise. for example, although it is kaiseki focused, i went to tsubame for my birthday and it was much better, (although a bit higher priced at 225 pp). the experience was far better service wise, food wise and interior wise. overall, i left feeling disappointed.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 3
Angus Lin
If you're looking for a high-quality, luxurious, and truly satisfying Omakase experience near New York City, Shota Omakase stands out as a top choice. While the price is on the higher side, it's well worth it for what you get. Every dish was not only beautifully presented but also incredibly fresh, with fish thoughtfully selected to match the season. The chefs' precision and the outstanding customer service elevated the entire experience. Next time you're in NYC, be sure to make a stop in Manhattan and treat yourself to a meal here!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sofiia Mudra
Extremely unprofessional experience. A booking mix-up led to a no-show on the wrong date — I received no calls or voicemails. When I called to explain, a staff member refused to connect me to a manager, called me “man,” and hung up on me mid-conversation. I emailed management directly — no response at all.
This level of hospitality is shocking for a Michelin-listed restaurant. Absolutely unacceptable.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
K Scott
What an incredible, intimate, highly curated, and enjoyable experience. Every moment of our dinner was just lovely. Incredibly grateful for the opportunity for this experience !
I’ve been raving about Shōta Omakase ever since we left—it was truly an unforgettable experience. I believe our chef’s name was Lin, and he was outstanding: super knowledgeable, engaged, and took the time to explain each cut of fish, where it came from, and how it was prepared. Everything we ate—from the fish to the wasabi, ginger, and soup—was incredibly fresh and made with simple, high-quality ingredients. My favourite pieces were the charred cuts.
The service was next-level. The servers were incredibly attentive and pleasant. We left full and completely satisfied. Can’t recommend this place enough!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Eshita Nandini
No notes - celebrated my birthday here and the staff was incredible and attentive / kind. Food was exceptional / fresh, enjoyed every single course.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cory Silver
I had a concern. It was promptly addressed by Chef Cheng Lin. Thank you for your assistance!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kumar
This place is incredible. Unique fish blended with the staples with plenty of amazing textures and flavors brought the meal together perfectly. If you want an amazing omakase that stands out from the crowd definitely go here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dickson Smith III
An exercise in restraint to not hit the restart button as the omakase ended
Absolutely best Omakase I’ve ever tasted.
Michelin for a reason. Very nice fresh fish and very nice staff.
Wish the dessert was more than a fruit. Was looking forward to some exotic creation but its fine.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Perfect service, tips included in the price. Don’t be late cause other customers with the same booking will be waiting for you. The sake pairing was a lot of alcohol 😆
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The BEST dining experience of my life. I commend the chefs for being able to create an incredible experience out of a cuisine that emphasizes purity. They are truly masters of their craft, and it shines through with each and every bite. I also want to thank Brandon, and the entire staff, for delivering on just above and beyond service even for a Michelin star restaurant.
My full review of each aspect of the meal:
Food:
We booked the Gentei Omakase experience and loved every bite. I had very high expectations for the rice with how much they talk about it on the website, and even those expectations were exceeded. The rice is spectacular. When it comes to the fish, it was a wonderful mix of classics like Otoro, and an introduction to new favorites of mine like the Kinki. Each piece tastes delicious and came with the perfect amount of freshly grated wasabi. Understanding the selection was seasonal, the mix was just perfect. There were cuts of perfectly springy texture, melt-in-your-mouth buttery sweetness, and delicate umami flavor. I can’t really put into words how the food had changed my view of sushi forever. NOW, let me talk about the sake pairing. My sake experience was H-Mart sake, so maybe I’m not the expert. That said, this sake pairing has completely changed everything I thought sake could be. Brandon, our sake expert, was kind of enough to dumb down the explanations of all the sake to us, giving us a history lesson on each bottle and helping us learn tasting notes to look out for. I felt like it was like someone showing me a whole new world that I didn’t know existed. If you are reading this, best of luck on the exam next year! I want to thank you for making our evening so special.
Service:
I may not have the 20+ Michelin meals the other reviewer had, but of the few I have had, this one stands out as by far the best. They were able to blend together an intimate dining experience and a show. It was food with a little showmanship to curate to those who wanted pictures of every piece and those who wanted to just sit and eat. The chefs were attentive, asking questions on taste and consistently giving context to what we were eating. They gave a thorough explanation on the origins of the rice, and even gave context about seasonality of the fish. I felt like I was in a masterclass, being taught by two of the best to ever do it. Then the rest of the wait staff was just absolutely fantastic. They came by with phone rests, and even cleaned up small drops of sauce on the serving plate, to assure it did not compromise the flavor of the next piece. The level of attention was perfect without being over the top.
Atmosphere: Simple. Just the way it should be.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Awesome
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food. service is a little intense. they hover as you eat.
Always looking forward to discovering a unique Omakase experience. Shota Omakase didn’t fail, enjoyed the premium ingredient selection and basked in the awemazing service of the staff.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
for $195 per person with an automatic 22% service charge (meaning in total $250 pp), you can definitely go somewhere else more impressive.
the food wasn’t bad.. some pieces were really good like the flounder, sablefish handroll with truffle paste and caviar and kinki fish.
however, the majority of the courses were just okay and tasted normal. not amazing or great.
the service was weird, especially for a michelin star. our chef kept speaking only chinese to the patrons next to us, even though I was chinese myself but he only spoke english to me. he also kept offering the patrons next to us free food like an extra slice of japanese melon and extra sake puddings, but offered nothing extra to my boyfriend and i even though it was also my boyfriends birthday. having gone to over 20 michelin restaurants in nyc, ive never experienced such blatant favoritism of customers. it just felt unprofessional. it also felt bad given we are paying a 22% automatic service charge. the chef also asked us multiple times if we wanted to take pictures of the food, which doesn’t feel classy. i don’t need to take pictures of every item for instagram. the waiters service was good though.
the interior was also not that impressive. the lighting and black matte design choices look cheap. i could recommend a bunch of other places that are much better food wise, interior wise, and service wise. for example, although it is kaiseki focused, i went to tsubame for my birthday and it was much better, (although a bit higher priced at 225 pp). the experience was far better service wise, food wise and interior wise. overall, i left feeling disappointed.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 3
If you're looking for a high-quality, luxurious, and truly satisfying Omakase experience near New York City, Shota Omakase stands out as a top choice. While the price is on the higher side, it's well worth it for what you get. Every dish was not only beautifully presented but also incredibly fresh, with fish thoughtfully selected to match the season. The chefs' precision and the outstanding customer service elevated the entire experience. Next time you're in NYC, be sure to make a stop in Manhattan and treat yourself to a meal here!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Extremely unprofessional experience.
A booking mix-up led to a no-show on the wrong date — I received no calls or voicemails. When I called to explain, a staff member refused to connect me to a manager, called me “man,” and hung up on me mid-conversation. I emailed management directly — no response at all.
This level of hospitality is shocking for a Michelin-listed restaurant. Absolutely unacceptable.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
What an incredible, intimate, highly curated, and enjoyable experience. Every moment of our dinner was just lovely. Incredibly grateful for the opportunity for this experience !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
I’ve been raving about Shōta Omakase ever since we left—it was truly an unforgettable experience. I believe our chef’s name was Lin, and he was outstanding: super knowledgeable, engaged, and took the time to explain each cut of fish, where it came from, and how it was prepared. Everything we ate—from the fish to the wasabi, ginger, and soup—was incredibly fresh and made with simple, high-quality ingredients. My favourite pieces were the charred cuts.
The service was next-level. The servers were incredibly attentive and pleasant. We left full and completely satisfied. Can’t recommend this place enough!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
No notes - celebrated my birthday here and the staff was incredible and attentive / kind. Food was exceptional / fresh, enjoyed every single course.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I had a concern. It was promptly addressed by Chef Cheng Lin. Thank you for your assistance!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place is incredible. Unique fish blended with the staples with plenty of amazing textures and flavors brought the meal together perfectly. If you want an amazing omakase that stands out from the crowd definitely go here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
An exercise in restraint to not hit the restart button as the omakase ended
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