Came for lunch and loved the variety of options available, the fish was very fresh. I'm not really much of an oyster guy, but these are changing my mind, recommend getting. A very nice cosy interior with ample seating, and service was on point as well.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alok Tewari
I had a wonderful dining experience at Wokuni. The restaurant has a really nice ambience — modern, comfortable, and perfect for both casual dinners and slightly more special occasions. From the moment you walk in, the space feels polished but still very welcoming.
We started with miso soup, which was warm, balanced, and exactly what you want to begin a Japanese meal. I also had pineapple juice, which was fresh tasting and refreshing, especially alongside the food.
For appetizers, the mackerel starter was excellent. It was flavorful, fresh, and prepared very well. You can tell the ingredients are high quality and handled with care. For the main meal, we ordered a sushi platter and sushi rolls, and both were fantastic. The fish was fresh, the rice was seasoned perfectly, and the presentation was clean and elegant without being overdone.
We also tried the chicken soup, which was comforting and flavorful — simple but done really well. It added a nice balance to the meal alongside the sushi.
Service was smooth and attentive without being intrusive, and everything came out at a nice pace. Overall, I really loved both the food and the atmosphere. It’s a great spot if you’re looking for quality Japanese food in a relaxed but stylish setting. I would definitely come back again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
H X
Nice space and professional service, but I found it overpriced for what it is. The food was good, not exceptional relative to the price point in NYC. It also feels more commercial than many Japanese restaurants here. Wokuni is part of a large Japanese restaurant group that farms and distributes its own fish, and the place comes across more like a polished concept built to scale than a chef-driven spot. Overall it reminded me of a high-end Vegas-style restaurant: slick, competent, but not somewhere I’d go out of my way to return to given the prices.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Teresa Cheng
They have lunch specials with the chiraishi bowls which is what me and my friend got! A little pricey but otherwise delicious.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Adriana Calderon
Had the Omakase special. First course was Amber Jack and Salmon. They seamed a bit old and a bit slimy. Second main was three white fishes all delicious. The next was 3 tunas; also good. The next squid- awful. Uni domestic tasted minerals not like butter. Scallops ok. Tuna roll ok, soup was a light broth with a few noodles. Dessert was bean dumpling, green tea mochi and a little whipped cream. Dance music was playing but not too loud.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
Carolyn
Wokuni is a wonderful experience from start to finish. Food is innovative, delicious and beautifully presented. Service is seamless and fast. Ambience is sophisticated and comfortable. I can't recommend this restaurant enough. It's one of our NYC favorites. And if you love sushi, there's none better.
Mark Robinson
Lovely lunch. Excellent lunch specials. Super fresh fish. Warm and attentive service. I cannot wait to come back. Thank you so much
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kristina H
Food was super delicious. Nice and attentive personal
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Virgil Yang
Torafugu omakase, great exotic experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Chris
The food was out of this world. I ordered the Izakaya Sushi Omakase and the food just kept coming, every dish was amazing. Service was impeccable.
Came for lunch and loved the variety of options available, the fish was very fresh. I'm not really much of an oyster guy, but these are changing my mind, recommend getting. A very nice cosy interior with ample seating, and service was on point as well.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I had a wonderful dining experience at Wokuni. The restaurant has a really nice ambience — modern, comfortable, and perfect for both casual dinners and slightly more special occasions. From the moment you walk in, the space feels polished but still very welcoming.
We started with miso soup, which was warm, balanced, and exactly what you want to begin a Japanese meal. I also had pineapple juice, which was fresh tasting and refreshing, especially alongside the food.
For appetizers, the mackerel starter was excellent. It was flavorful, fresh, and prepared very well. You can tell the ingredients are high quality and handled with care. For the main meal, we ordered a sushi platter and sushi rolls, and both were fantastic. The fish was fresh, the rice was seasoned perfectly, and the presentation was clean and elegant without being overdone.
We also tried the chicken soup, which was comforting and flavorful — simple but done really well. It added a nice balance to the meal alongside the sushi.
Service was smooth and attentive without being intrusive, and everything came out at a nice pace. Overall, I really loved both the food and the atmosphere. It’s a great spot if you’re looking for quality Japanese food in a relaxed but stylish setting. I would definitely come back again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nice space and professional service, but I found it overpriced for what it is. The food was good, not exceptional relative to the price point in NYC.
It also feels more commercial than many Japanese restaurants here. Wokuni is part of a large Japanese restaurant group that farms and distributes its own fish, and the place comes across more like a polished concept built to scale than a chef-driven spot.
Overall it reminded me of a high-end Vegas-style restaurant: slick, competent, but not somewhere I’d go out of my way to return to given the prices.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
They have lunch specials with the chiraishi bowls which is what me and my friend got! A little pricey but otherwise delicious.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Had the Omakase special. First course was Amber Jack and Salmon. They seamed a bit old and a bit slimy. Second main was three white fishes all delicious. The next was 3 tunas; also good. The next squid- awful. Uni domestic tasted minerals not like butter. Scallops ok. Tuna roll ok, soup was a light broth with a few noodles. Dessert was bean dumpling, green tea mochi and a little whipped cream. Dance music was playing but not too loud.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
Wokuni is a wonderful experience from start to finish. Food is innovative, delicious and beautifully presented. Service is seamless and fast. Ambience is sophisticated and comfortable. I can't recommend this restaurant enough. It's one of our NYC favorites. And if you love sushi, there's none better.
Lovely lunch. Excellent lunch specials. Super fresh fish. Warm and attentive service. I cannot wait to come back. Thank you so much
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food was super delicious. Nice and attentive personal
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Torafugu omakase, great exotic experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food was out of this world. I ordered the Izakaya Sushi Omakase and the food just kept coming, every dish was amazing. Service was impeccable.
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Beautiful location with terrific food! The subtle niceties are difficult to notice, but come together smoothly. Becoming of an Excellent Restaurant
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent Japanese food with a calm and modern interior. We loved the food here!
Our party of 5 enjoyed their meals and although a little pricy for the quantity, it’s a nice place for a special occasion.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great experience for large business lunch, sushi seemed high quality and was tasty. Group enjoyed a variety of drinks, apps and dishes.
My wife and I enjoyed very nice Sushi and Sashimi! We would like to try something different when we visit next time.
Wonderful food. Kitchen items and sushi are both on point. Very good atmosphere as well!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
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