Great curry and Wagyu. Excellent option for lunch menus in Midtown East. Friendly service.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Lana L.
JUST DON'T COME HERE. Unless you want to pay PREMIUM prices for soggy brown rice with limp flavorless fish. And Uni that tastes like Fish Taint. Better off getting the "Sushi" at the corner Gristedes. Please trust me.
Rina P.
first of all, i want to start off that i dont write reviews that much unless im happy with the experience or wanting to give feedback for the better future. reserved for 2 people for valentines day and was informed that prix fixe was only available. (i did not make the reservation so didnt know what courses were about to come to the table) after we sat down, the drink menu was given. i expected a course menu catalog to see the options, instead, the options were given orally for us to choose for the soup. since i didnt know about what was about to come, i was quite disappointed that it was just 2 small apps, 5 pieces of sushi (the ebi nigiri was stale and too salty), a soup to share, and a dessert being $100- especially on a valentines day. i usually dont eat much but this course did not even make me half full which is very subjective within my own means. all servers were attentive and welcoming, however, i wouldve appreciated it if explanations were there everytime a dish came out. (some were informed but not everything) loved the vibe and place though. + pulled out the description from the website after. as a customer, more details would be great. (it wasnt 10 pieces, it was 5 per person)
PB11222
Granted it was Valentine's Day so set menus are usually overpriced and crappy but this was particularly bad. Mediocre sushi. Mediocre hot pot. Terrible service despite being uncrowded.
Julia Peitl
The food was of the best quality I have had in Midtown! Fresh fish and delicious rice bowls. The service was extremely forthcoming. The place was quiet even though it was a good lunch crowd. A minor issue for me is that the kitchen is open (like many other places), so some fabrics take on the smell.Dietary restrictions: Vegetarian, Vegan, gluten freeWheelchair accessibility: Street level, no stairs
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Anthony Puech
Fantastic Dinner. Outstanding experience at the counter with delicious omakase by Chef Shin. Quality of the food is top notch and Front of house staff was very knowledgeable and courteous. I’ll be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sushi
Fantastic Dinner. Outstanding experience at the counter with delicious omakase by Chef Shin. Quality of the food is top notch and Front of house staff was very knowledgeable and courteous. I'll be back.
Joseph S.
We went at 730p on a Friday night for a group of nine because they had a reservation available on resy. This should have been an immediate red flag. After entering, there were only two other tables in the entire establishment. We ordered bottles of sake for the table, which confusingly they did not serve to everyone. Most of the group ordered sushi with some tempura things with two people ordering cooked dishes. I can't even explain to you the logic behind how they served the food. They brought three people their sushi entrees out probably 15 minutes after ordering.. 20 minutes later they brought another two sushi entrees out. At least 20 minutes later they brought out the first cooked entree (Foie Gras). After probably another 10 minutes the $100 Wagyu steak was still no where to be found. At this point everyone at the table had been done eating and ready to go. The waiter came over and apologized and said they would take it off the check, but still wanted to serve it. They promised it would be "another 2 minutes." Fast forward 15 minutes it finally arrives. The best part of the dish was the fermented miso paste. Definitely would not pay $100 for what I received or wait as long as we did. Long story short the food was mediocre at best. better bang for your buck at the sushi bar at the new Wegmans in Astor place. The check was still almost $800 (after comping the steak). You would think they would have done something else for the inconvenience for the rest of the table who had to wait, like maybe buy a round of drinks as a show or good faith, but nope. They did however tell us to "leave a bad review if you want " and handed us the ticket from the kitchen showing the steak had not been made. Not really sure what the point was, but there did seem to be some tension between the two servers and the chef. Moral of the story: if a restaurant in NYC has a last minute resy available on a Friday night for a group of 9 -- avoid it . Joe's pizza had never tasted better after leaving this place.
Karen Restrepo
While my girlfriends came to visit NY, we discovered Wano. It’s really cozy and hidden which we didn’t mind. We knew it was going to be authentic Japanese food from the chefs and pictures.We ordered the sushi nigiri sets to share, we had Tuna, Kanpachi, salmon, shrimp and uni to name a few. We also ordered a bottle of the Kuroshi sake to enjoy with our meal. We also ordered their Miso Cod and Teriyaki salmon to share. Overall, it was a delicious meal and would definitely have the sushi everyday if I could.The ambiance was relaxing and quiet for me and my friends to catch up. I would definitely come back for date night or a family gathering next time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Daisy Martinez
decided to dine in with a friend looking for a great and peaceful experience. As soon as we entered all of the staff greeted us, they were all so friendly with great customer service. I really loved the atmosphere, music was just right, the light settings were awesome. When it came to the food we had different variety of options. we chose the kaiseki tasting which was phenomenal, loved every single plate, can’t even complain about one thing. we got to the meet the chef, super nice. really loved how they thoroughly explain each plate which made the experience even better. will most definitely come back !
The restaurant was booked for a private event and i was never notified. The client i was with had to stand outside in very cold weather. At the very least I should have gotten notification to cancel the reservation.
Bella H.
This is the best sushi you'll ever have. The service is beyond amazing!! The sushi chef is the nicest person I have ever met and shared amazing information about Japan and its cuisine. The food is refreshing, filling and so flavorful thank you Wano for the unforgettable experience
Karen Y.
I am conflicted about my review... b/c our original plan was to have their sushi omakase... but due to an unforeseen circumstance - their sushi chef was not available. So... since we were there for dinner, didn't have a back up plan... we opted for their Kisseki omakase (which is traditional Japanese meal). My only experience with a traditional Kisseki omakase was in Tokyo... and that meal was amazing. The ambiance is modern sleek, it was a Thursday night... so we were 1 of 3 parties eating there that night... the service was good, as it should be... the food itself was good as well. Honestly not very memorable... I did like the cod fish... and the toro dish. I wasn't blown away like the meal from Tokyo... What I would have liked - since the restaurant couldn't offer the sushi option, why didn't they let all their patrons know ahead of time? Just as they expect us, the customers to let them know in 24 hrs if we could still make the reservation? This would have offered us an opportunity to make alternate plans; rather than being "semi-forced" to eat there. I mean seriously... you really don't have an option... it's dinner time, you're starving and exhausted from work... who wants to go wander around for food?!? PSA: call the restaurant first to see what they are actually offering for your dinner... #omakasefailed #nyceats #yelplife
Charles G.
The food on the tasting menu was delicious, the ambience serene and the server and general manager Ayana Mazon were attentive and gracious. This is definitely a place we will dine at whenever we are in NYC.
GreggG
I booked this for my wife and I to celebrate our anniversary, based on the reviews we had high expectations. But as we were told when we sat, Omakasi was not available and only a few Nigeri items were available . The sous chef was on duty. The beef & uni had no flavor, the appetizer came out last instead of first. The tempura shrimp came out as tempura scallops , and the breading came right off. To say we have experienced better at lower priced places.. sorry but they were off their game .. not returning..
Great curry and Wagyu. Excellent option for lunch menus in Midtown East. Friendly service.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
JUST DON'T COME HERE. Unless you want to pay PREMIUM prices for soggy brown rice with limp flavorless fish. And Uni that tastes like Fish Taint. Better off getting the "Sushi" at the corner Gristedes. Please trust me.
first of all, i want to start off that i dont write reviews that much unless im happy with the experience or wanting to give feedback for the better future. reserved for 2 people for valentines day and was informed that prix fixe was only available. (i did not make the reservation so didnt know what courses were about to come to the table) after we sat down, the drink menu was given. i expected a course menu catalog to see the options, instead, the options were given orally for us to choose for the soup. since i didnt know about what was about to come, i was quite disappointed that it was just 2 small apps, 5 pieces of sushi (the ebi nigiri was stale and too salty), a soup to share, and a dessert being $100- especially on a valentines day. i usually dont eat much but this course did not even make me half full which is very subjective within my own means. all servers were attentive and welcoming, however, i wouldve appreciated it if explanations were there everytime a dish came out. (some were informed but not everything) loved the vibe and place though. + pulled out the description from the website after. as a customer, more details would be great. (it wasnt 10 pieces, it was 5 per person)
Granted it was Valentine's Day so set menus are usually overpriced and crappy but this was particularly bad. Mediocre sushi. Mediocre hot pot. Terrible service despite being uncrowded.
The food was of the best quality I have had in Midtown! Fresh fish and delicious rice bowls. The service was extremely forthcoming. The place was quiet even though it was a good lunch crowd. A minor issue for me is that the kitchen is open (like many other places), so some fabrics take on the smell.Dietary restrictions: Vegetarian, Vegan, gluten freeWheelchair accessibility: Street level, no stairs
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fantastic Dinner. Outstanding experience at the counter with delicious omakase by Chef Shin. Quality of the food is top notch and Front of house staff was very knowledgeable and courteous. I’ll be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sushi
Fantastic Dinner. Outstanding experience at the counter with delicious omakase by Chef Shin. Quality of the food is top notch and Front of house staff was very knowledgeable and courteous. I'll be back.
We went at 730p on a Friday night for a group of nine because they had a reservation available on resy. This should have been an immediate red flag. After entering, there were only two other tables in the entire establishment. We ordered bottles of sake for the table, which confusingly they did not serve to everyone. Most of the group ordered sushi with some tempura things with two people ordering cooked dishes. I can't even explain to you the logic behind how they served the food. They brought three people their sushi entrees out probably 15 minutes after ordering.. 20 minutes later they brought another two sushi entrees out. At least 20 minutes later they brought out the first cooked entree (Foie Gras). After probably another 10 minutes the $100 Wagyu steak was still no where to be found. At this point everyone at the table had been done eating and ready to go. The waiter came over and apologized and said they would take it off the check, but still wanted to serve it. They promised it would be "another 2 minutes." Fast forward 15 minutes it finally arrives. The best part of the dish was the fermented miso paste. Definitely would not pay $100 for what I received or wait as long as we did. Long story short the food was mediocre at best. better bang for your buck at the sushi bar at the new Wegmans in Astor place. The check was still almost $800 (after comping the steak). You would think they would have done something else for the inconvenience for the rest of the table who had to wait, like maybe buy a round of drinks as a show or good faith, but nope. They did however tell us to "leave a bad review if you want " and handed us the ticket from the kitchen showing the steak had not been made. Not really sure what the point was, but there did seem to be some tension between the two servers and the chef. Moral of the story: if a restaurant in NYC has a last minute resy available on a Friday night for a group of 9 -- avoid it . Joe's pizza had never tasted better after leaving this place.
While my girlfriends came to visit NY, we discovered Wano. It’s really cozy and hidden which we didn’t mind. We knew it was going to be authentic Japanese food from the chefs and pictures.We ordered the sushi nigiri sets to share, we had Tuna, Kanpachi, salmon, shrimp and uni to name a few. We also ordered a bottle of the Kuroshi sake to enjoy with our meal. We also ordered their Miso Cod and Teriyaki salmon to share. Overall, it was a delicious meal and would definitely have the sushi everyday if I could.The ambiance was relaxing and quiet for me and my friends to catch up. I would definitely come back for date night or a family gathering next time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
decided to dine in with a friend looking for a great and peaceful experience. As soon as we entered all of the staff greeted us, they were all so friendly with great customer service. I really loved the atmosphere, music was just right, the light settings were awesome. When it came to the food we had different variety of options. we chose the kaiseki tasting which was phenomenal, loved every single plate, can’t even complain about one thing. we got to the meet the chef, super nice. really loved how they thoroughly explain each plate which made the experience even better. will most definitely come back !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chawanmushi
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The restaurant was booked for a private event and i was never notified. The client i was with had to stand outside in very cold weather. At the very least I should have gotten notification to cancel the reservation.
This is the best sushi you'll ever have. The service is beyond amazing!! The sushi chef is the nicest person I have ever met and shared amazing information about Japan and its cuisine. The food is refreshing, filling and so flavorful thank you Wano for the unforgettable experience
I am conflicted about my review... b/c our original plan was to have their sushi omakase... but due to an unforeseen circumstance - their sushi chef was not available. So... since we were there for dinner, didn't have a back up plan... we opted for their Kisseki omakase (which is traditional Japanese meal). My only experience with a traditional Kisseki omakase was in Tokyo... and that meal was amazing. The ambiance is modern sleek, it was a Thursday night... so we were 1 of 3 parties eating there that night... the service was good, as it should be... the food itself was good as well. Honestly not very memorable... I did like the cod fish... and the toro dish. I wasn't blown away like the meal from Tokyo... What I would have liked - since the restaurant couldn't offer the sushi option, why didn't they let all their patrons know ahead of time? Just as they expect us, the customers to let them know in 24 hrs if we could still make the reservation? This would have offered us an opportunity to make alternate plans; rather than being "semi-forced" to eat there. I mean seriously... you really don't have an option... it's dinner time, you're starving and exhausted from work... who wants to go wander around for food?!? PSA: call the restaurant first to see what they are actually offering for your dinner... #omakasefailed #nyceats #yelplife
The food on the tasting menu was delicious, the ambience serene and the server and general manager Ayana Mazon were attentive and gracious. This is definitely a place we will dine at whenever we are in NYC.
I booked this for my wife and I to celebrate our anniversary, based on the reviews we had high expectations. But as we were told when we sat, Omakasi was not available and only a few Nigeri items were available . The sous chef was on duty. The beef & uni had no flavor, the appetizer came out last instead of first. The tempura shrimp came out as tempura scallops , and the breading came right off. To say we have experienced better at lower priced places.. sorry but they were off their game .. not returning..