I liked the ambiance here. It was relaxed and quiet. The decor was clean with calm colors.
The food was mostly great. All the nigiri were tasty. The omakase here is more or less traditional so don't look for a lot of creativity here. This is the bit that I personally didn't love.
The service was lackluster. They do this thing where they give you a plate of sake cups to choose from to drink out of. Well, our server shoved it onto my area of the counter, knocked aside the chopsticks with the plate but didn't seem to care or even notice. This sort of lack of professionalism continued through the meal where they'd rudely, and sometimes prematurely, reach to take away the dishes or clean.
Basically, good vibes, good food, but didn't love the service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 2
Eashaan Katiyar
I’ve had omakase numerous times - both in NY and other parts of the US - and Sekai was truly a next-level experience.
From the staff showing us photos of the fish we were eating on request to the fun conversation we had with the chef while he prepared our food, the service and attention to detail by both the chef and rest of the staff was phenomenal.
The food was somehow even better, tasting even better than it looked. This was my friends first time doing omakase and they left with their minds blown. I can not recommend this place enough.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Adriana Leone
Came here on a Saturday night for 5 o’clock seating. the space is so nice perfect for Omakase -for the price, value and food. Well worth it highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
ThisSummer
I chose this restaurant to celebrate my birthday with my friends, and I wasn’t disappointed. Everything was perfect — delicious, fresh, and Chef Shudai’s skills were truly outstanding. I’ll definitely be coming back again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
James Wang
The service and presentation were great but I thought the food was pretty mid. Nothing spectacular or memorable.
Vincent Yu
Happy anniversary! This place is in the basement. That is not easy to Locate at beginning , but overall the food is nice.
Victor NC
Happy anniversary! This place is in the basement. That is not easy to Locate, but overall the food o nice.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Samuel Chen
Last month I was dining at Ume Williamsburg with my friends and our server recommended Sekai. It’s been on my list for a month, finally get a chance to try it out. The food just blew my mind like wowww🫨🤩! It’s so fresh that every bite you wanted to get another one. Our waitress Vicky and Janey were incredibly nice to us, they been describing to us about the fish that we don’t know. Also our chef XiaoBai he’s the best. He will be talking to us the whole entire meal which makes me and my friends feel really comfortable with. Definitely will come back and also really recommend others to try it out.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Darryl Alfonso
One of my favorite Omakase dinners in NYC. The extremely friendly staff enhance the already detailed menu that brings fresh ingredients to life on each plate. The staff personalized the experience and constantly made sure we were comfortable throughout the night. You can tell they take pride in their preparation process to provide an authentic and enhanced experience. A bonus is their unique ceramics that really bring an energy to the room. Looking forward to coming again and trying some of there other seasonal offerings throughout the year!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Heather Miller
A true traditional omakase experience that highlights the natural quality of the ingredients, without unnecessary twists or gimmicks.
Everything just like what other reviewers mentioned. Delicious and on par with other excellent omakase experiences that were double the cost. But special highlight on their presentation! If you order sake, you get to pick your sake cup. I need a reason to get these little dish wares.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A. Moe
Our family had a wonderful evening here. The sake selection is impressive, and we tried one of their daily specials along with the standard omakase. Each piece was fresh and beautifully prepared, with uni and otoro standing out as my favorites. The service perfectly acceptable for a standard omakase experience. Overall, a memorable and enjoyable meal.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
RanXin Jiang
Amazing omakase! Fish tasted very fresh and felt like it was melting in your mouth. Service was exceptional as well!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amy D. Kim
Attentive and kind service that made the meal a great experience. Quality ingredients comparable to the top spots in Japan. Every piece was consistently good from the first and last bite. I don’t particularly enjoy uni, eel, and fatty tuna but they have changed that for me. The dessert was cherry on top as its subtle taste hit the note with the flavor and its lightness made the stomach pleasantly full at the end. Amazing price. Definitely coming back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
DJ Guillermo
Definitely coming back. Had an amazing experience.
I liked the ambiance here. It was relaxed and quiet. The decor was clean with calm colors.
The food was mostly great. All the nigiri were tasty. The omakase here is more or less traditional so don't look for a lot of creativity here. This is the bit that I personally didn't love.
The service was lackluster. They do this thing where they give you a plate of sake cups to choose from to drink out of. Well, our server shoved it onto my area of the counter, knocked aside the chopsticks with the plate but didn't seem to care or even notice. This sort of lack of professionalism continued through the meal where they'd rudely, and sometimes prematurely, reach to take away the dishes or clean.
Basically, good vibes, good food, but didn't love the service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 2
I’ve had omakase numerous times - both in NY and other parts of the US - and Sekai was truly a next-level experience.
From the staff showing us photos of the fish we were eating on request to the fun conversation we had with the chef while he prepared our food, the service and attention to detail by both the chef and rest of the staff was phenomenal.
The food was somehow even better, tasting even better than it looked. This was my friends first time doing omakase and they left with their minds blown. I can not recommend this place enough.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Came here on a Saturday night for 5 o’clock seating. the space is so nice perfect for Omakase -for the price, value and food. Well worth it highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
I chose this restaurant to celebrate my birthday with my friends, and I wasn’t disappointed. Everything was perfect — delicious, fresh, and Chef Shudai’s skills were truly outstanding. I’ll definitely be coming back again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The service and presentation were great but I thought the food was pretty mid. Nothing spectacular or memorable.
Happy anniversary!
This place is in the basement. That is not easy to Locate at beginning , but overall the food is nice.
Happy anniversary!
This place is in the basement. That is not easy to
Locate, but overall the food o nice.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Last month I was dining at Ume Williamsburg with my friends and our server recommended Sekai.
It’s been on my list for a month, finally get a chance to try it out. The food just blew my mind like wowww🫨🤩! It’s so fresh that every bite you wanted to get another one. Our waitress Vicky and Janey were incredibly nice to us, they been describing to us about the fish that we don’t know. Also our chef XiaoBai he’s the best. He will be talking to us the whole entire meal which makes me and my friends feel really comfortable with.
Definitely will come back and also really recommend others to try it out.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
One of my favorite Omakase dinners in NYC. The extremely friendly staff enhance the already detailed menu that brings fresh ingredients to life on each plate. The staff personalized the experience and constantly made sure we were comfortable throughout the night. You can tell they take pride in their preparation process to provide an authentic and enhanced experience. A bonus is their unique ceramics that really bring an energy to the room. Looking forward to coming again and trying some of there other seasonal offerings throughout the year!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A true traditional omakase experience that highlights the natural quality of the ingredients, without unnecessary twists or gimmicks.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Everything just like what other reviewers mentioned. Delicious and on par with other excellent omakase experiences that were double the cost. But special highlight on their presentation! If you order sake, you get to pick your sake cup. I need a reason to get these little dish wares.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Our family had a wonderful evening here. The sake selection is impressive, and we tried one of their daily specials along with the standard omakase. Each piece was fresh and beautifully prepared, with uni and otoro standing out as my favorites. The service perfectly acceptable for a standard omakase experience. Overall, a memorable and enjoyable meal.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing omakase! Fish tasted very fresh and felt like it was melting in your mouth. Service was exceptional as well!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Attentive and kind service that made the meal a great experience. Quality ingredients comparable to the top spots in Japan. Every piece was consistently good from the first and last bite. I don’t particularly enjoy uni, eel, and fatty tuna but they have changed that for me. The dessert was cherry on top as its subtle taste hit the note with the flavor and its lightness made the stomach pleasantly full at the end. Amazing price. Definitely coming back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Definitely coming back. Had an amazing experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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