Zen Sushi Omakase is one of the best japanese restaurants in New York for date night, especially if you want a strong option in New York.
Zen Sushi Omakase occupies a specific and deliberate position in New York's omakase landscape — not the hushed, ceremony-first rooms of Midtown where minimalism functions as the main course, but a counter built around maximalism as a considered creative stance.
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toro, scallop, uni
aburi style, crowned with shaved truffle for a luxurious touch
Japanese wagyu layered with uni and caviar, served with toasted Japanese sando
marinated for 48 hours in white miso, sake, and mirin, yielding a rich and delicate flavor
Zen Sushi Omakase is an easy yes when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. Tower of Power and Oyster Combo also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.8 rating across 380 Google reviews.
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Share what you ordered and who it is best forFor now, Zen Sushi Omakase holds a 9.8 rating across 380 Google reviews.
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Zen Sushi Omakase is a Japanese restaurant located in New York, New York. Zen Sushi Omakase occupies a specific and deliberate position in New York's omakase landscape — not the hushed, ceremony-first rooms of Midtown where minimalism functions as the main course, but a counter built around maximalism as a considered creative stance.
Zen Sushi Omakase is best for date night, fine dining, omakase, special occasion, intimate, precise. Zen Sushi Omakase is an easy yes when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. Tower of Power and Oyster Combo also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.8 rating across 380 Google reviews.
Zen Sushi Omakase is in the splurge price range (splurge). Google rating: 9.8 from 380 reviews
Start with Tower of Power, Fatty Tuna with Fresh Truffle, A5 Wagyu Beef with Ankimo & Caviar and Miso Black Cod. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.
Zen Sushi Omakase holds a 9.8 Google rating from 380 reviews. Zen Sushi Omakase is an easy yes when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. Tower of Power and Oyster Combo also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.8 rating across 380 Google reviews.
Zen Sushi Omakase is located at 235 Eldridge St, New York, NY 10002, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.
Yes, Zen Sushi Omakase accepts reservations. You can book a table online through their reservations page.
Yes — Zen Sushi Omakase is tagged for date night dining. Zen Sushi Omakase is an easy yes when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. Tower of Power and Oyster Combo also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.8 rating across 380 Google reviews.
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