Omakase Shihou (Shiro) - Upper West Side

This place was bad for morning breakfast and the service was bad

disgusting bad restaurant, bad service, very bad, not recommended, dirty food, bad service

The employee named Abi is very unfriendly, the food is not fit for sale

We stopped into Omakase Shihou (also referred to as Omakase Shiro) for their lunch omakase, tucked away on the second floor of Tenzan, a Japanese restaurant. The intimate space, clad in light wood, sets the perfect tone for a relaxed and refined experience.

The lunch omakase is an incredible value at just $49, including an appetizer, nine pieces of sushi, miso soup, and dessert. We opted to elevate the experience with the $25 add-on, which featured an oyster shooter, A5 wagyu, and a toro hand roll. Each of us also enjoyed a glass of sake for $18. While the base omakase alone is a treat—beautifully presented and absolutely delicious—the add-on is highly recommended.

Every piece of sushi was fresh, artfully prepared, and included a few delightful surprises. The ikura, which I don’t typically enjoy, was so exceptional I ordered an extra—truly a testament to the quality. No spoilers here—you’ll want to experience it for yourself.

The meal concluded with a comforting akamiso soup and a refreshing matcha mochi dessert topped with arare, a perfectly balanced finish to a memorable lunch. It was a wonderful prelude to an afternoon at The Met.

We’d absolutely return to Omakase Shiro—excellent service, serene ambiance, and exceptional food from start to finish.

The value is insane, 49$ for a chef who’s talented, knowledgeable and ready to share his passion. Each bites are making you travel in another culture. I met a nice person at the bar so I recommend to sit there if you like to talk. For a date choose tables for more privacy !

Great first Omakase experience! $49 lunch was a good price and the staff were super friendly! The food was very satisfying with nice variety, definitely recommend!

Many trips to NYC but a first for omakase! We had a great experience thanks to Amelia and can’t wait to come back

dirty kitchen, late arrival, bad service

Delicious food! The fish was great quality and the lunch deal was only $49 for 12 courses which was unbelievable given how wonderful everything was. Highly recommend!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Mochi, Miso Soup, Sushi

The still water tastes like tap water…fish quality was inconsistent

Food: 3

The $50 lunch Omakase is a great deal!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Such a great deal! But the sushi was super fresh and super tasty. Simple yet unique. I highly recommend!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

After more than a dozen omakase in NYC, can truly say that this is a terrific omakase, both food and service. Extremely generous, it’s a true hidden gem.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We had an excellent experience at Omakase Shiro. The service and food was incredible. We'll definitely be back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Best omakase lunch special in nyc

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5