I love Katsui & their omakase bar! I’ve been coming here since moving nearby in 2019, highly recommend. A very special place ❤️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Megan Crowell
I felt compelled to write this review from my honeymoon in Japan. My partner and I have continually commented on the extent to which sushi katsuei holds up even in the context of Japanese sushi restaurants. This place is just so good. It’s the perfect low key and serene place. The omakase is excellent.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Menucha colish
best sushi in town, so fresh and delicious. pricey but worth it. took a long time for food to arrive
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Jonah Larson
Was really looking forward to this meal but unfortunately I left feeling completely cheated. We ordered the omakase and received the same selection on our first and third course (pictures attached). Having the exact same preparation is a complete slap in the face and they didn’t even offer to take anything off the bill and just said “sorry.” Apparently this place is know for good value, but it’s definitely worth going somewhere else.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Eric Perini
welcoming, warm and relaxed atmosphere gives way to one of the best omakase we have ever had. they don’t need holier than thou atmosphere - the sushi speaks for itself. each bite utter perfection. A true gem.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Omakase Sushi
L Ling
Terrible omekase. I ordered their chef omekase and it was SO OVERPRICED. Posted 8 out of the 12 pieces so see for yourself. Mostly whitefish, two types of mackerel. The fish was SO FISHY, it tasted like it came from Japan and defrosted two weeks ago. By the second plate, I was so disheartened I didn't even take a picture of the last four pieces. For 120$ omekase, there is no king salmon, no scallop, no anago, no ikura, no shrimp, no crab, NOTHING OF VALUE. Uni was subpar. And the oyster.. forget it. 3 out of 6 pieces stank. Makes me sick thinking of the food. Not only that, but through three appetizers, the waiter comes over to puts his hand on my plate, asking if I want to take the last piece. Squid app .. fluke app... oysters .. every plate only has about 6 pieces. Of course I want the last piece. It's not busy cuz there's tables open so are you short of dishes back there? NEVER AGAIN.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Dan Sagalovich
One of my favorite sushi places ever. And I’ve had a lot of good sushi
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kay Tun
Probably the best sushi in NYC and affordable.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Matt Marino
Fantastic sushi
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Spicy WS
The omakase was really good fresh fish we love it 👌🏻
But WAIT time was 40 mins +++ another dish 1 hr ++ we spent 2 hrs eating.
Sushi Katsuei has been a go-to spot for years, but after this recent visit, I can confidently say I will not be returning. We opted for the omakase, expecting the high-quality fish and exceptional experience we've come to know, but what we received was far from it. The fish was rubbery, lacking freshness, and had a distinctly off-putting texture. To make matters worse, it seemed like we were served a subpar selection compared to other tables. While others were presented with a variety of premium cuts, we were left wondering if we had received the leftovers.
The experience took an even darker turn when two members of our party fell ill later that evening. Both experienced food poisoning symptoms, which was a shocking and concerning outcome from a place we once trusted implicitly. Food safety should be a given at any restaurant, let alone one that claims to be among the best for sushi in Brooklyn. It’s unacceptable and deeply disappointing to have our health compromised after what should have been an enjoyable meal.
What’s most disheartening is that this wasn’t our first visit, and our previous experiences set a much higher bar. Sushi Katsuei used to be a shining example of quality and consistency, but this visit felt like a betrayal. It’s clear something has changed, whether it’s the sourcing of ingredients, attention to detail, or care for loyal customers. Whatever it is, it’s not working, and it’s a shame to see a once-beloved restaurant fall so far.
Food: 1
Eric Batalden
We enjoyed everything we tried. The Nigiri was excellent. Our server had excellent fish recommendations. This spot is on our short list
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Bianca Lemmons
Our waiter walked us through and explained everything to us as we are sushi novice. This was a well recommended place for sushi and sashimi and I highly recommend it!
Alejandro Fragoso
The fish is fine. Maybe I was there for an off-week. I went for the omakase and was underwhelmed by the presentation and variety. You basically get a series of combo platters brought to the table. There’s no interaction with the chef and the waiters are too busy serving everyone else to really intro the dish (not that there’s much to discuss anyway ?).
I guess it’s a deal for the volume of food you’re getting for $65 but I’m convinced the people leaving glowing reviews haven’t had proper omakase before. Again, it’s fine. Not bad.
I love Katsui & their omakase bar! I’ve been coming here since moving nearby in 2019, highly recommend. A very special place ❤️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I felt compelled to write this review from my honeymoon in Japan. My partner and I have continually commented on the extent to which sushi katsuei holds up even in the context of Japanese sushi restaurants. This place is just so good. It’s the perfect low key and serene place. The omakase is excellent.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
best sushi in town, so fresh and delicious. pricey but worth it. took a long time for food to arrive
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Was really looking forward to this meal but unfortunately I left feeling completely cheated. We ordered the omakase and received the same selection on our first and third course (pictures attached). Having the exact same preparation is a complete slap in the face and they didn’t even offer to take anything off the bill and just said “sorry.” Apparently this place is know for good value, but it’s definitely worth going somewhere else.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
welcoming, warm and relaxed atmosphere gives way to one of the best omakase we have ever had. they don’t need holier than thou atmosphere - the sushi speaks for itself. each bite utter perfection. A true gem.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Omakase Sushi
Terrible omekase. I ordered their chef omekase and it was SO OVERPRICED. Posted 8 out of the 12 pieces so see for yourself. Mostly whitefish, two types of mackerel. The fish was SO FISHY, it tasted like it came from Japan and defrosted two weeks ago. By the second plate, I was so disheartened I didn't even take a picture of the last four pieces. For 120$ omekase, there is no king salmon, no scallop, no anago, no ikura, no shrimp, no crab, NOTHING OF VALUE. Uni was subpar. And the oyster.. forget it. 3 out of 6 pieces stank. Makes me sick thinking of the food. Not only that, but through three appetizers, the waiter comes over to puts his hand on my plate, asking if I want to take the last piece. Squid app .. fluke app... oysters .. every plate only has about 6 pieces. Of course I want the last piece. It's not busy cuz there's tables open so are you short of dishes back there? NEVER AGAIN.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
One of my favorite sushi places ever. And I’ve had a lot of good sushi
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Probably the best sushi in NYC and affordable.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fantastic sushi
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
The omakase was really good fresh fish we love it 👌🏻
But WAIT time was 40 mins +++ another dish 1 hr ++ we spent 2 hrs eating.
Recommend not to come when you’re hungry.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 1
Restaurantji Recommends
Sushi Katsuei has been a go-to spot for years, but after this recent visit, I can confidently say I will not be returning. We opted for the omakase, expecting the high-quality fish and exceptional experience we've come to know, but what we received was far from it. The fish was rubbery, lacking freshness, and had a distinctly off-putting texture. To make matters worse, it seemed like we were served a subpar selection compared to other tables. While others were presented with a variety of premium cuts, we were left wondering if we had received the leftovers.
The experience took an even darker turn when two members of our party fell ill later that evening. Both experienced food poisoning symptoms, which was a shocking and concerning outcome from a place we once trusted implicitly. Food safety should be a given at any restaurant, let alone one that claims to be among the best for sushi in Brooklyn. It’s unacceptable and deeply disappointing to have our health compromised after what should have been an enjoyable meal.
What’s most disheartening is that this wasn’t our first visit, and our previous experiences set a much higher bar. Sushi Katsuei used to be a shining example of quality and consistency, but this visit felt like a betrayal. It’s clear something has changed, whether it’s the sourcing of ingredients, attention to detail, or care for loyal customers. Whatever it is, it’s not working, and it’s a shame to see a once-beloved restaurant fall so far.
Food: 1
We enjoyed everything we tried. The Nigiri was excellent. Our server had excellent fish recommendations.
This spot is on our short list
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Our waiter walked us through and explained everything to us as we are sushi novice. This was a well recommended place for sushi and sashimi and I highly recommend it!
The fish is fine. Maybe I was there for an off-week. I went for the omakase and was underwhelmed by the presentation and variety. You basically get a series of combo platters brought to the table. There’s no interaction with the chef and the waiters are too busy serving everyone else to really intro the dish (not that there’s much to discuss anyway ?).
I guess it’s a deal for the volume of food you’re getting for $65 but I’m convinced the people leaving glowing reviews haven’t had proper omakase before. Again, it’s fine. Not bad.
Good budget option with a great atmosphere!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Excellent omakase with some creative garnishes
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
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