Shinn East

“After trying quite a few affordable omakase spots around NYC, I’d sau this is the best-value $69 omakase serving good quality, thick-cut sashimi. We got exactly one hour to enjoy 13 courses—no fillers like apps, miso soup, or dessert—just nigiri and hand rolls. Despite the price point, they still serve premium ingredients like hokkaido scallop and caviar. I thought I’d still be hungry after 13 courses, but the thick-cut slices of fish were so generous that I left completely stuffed and satisfied. My favorite courses include: ＊Botan ebi uni – the shrimp was meaty, and the uni melted in my mouth ＊Hokkaido scallop with truffle sauce – rich umami from the truffle ＊Chutoro with pickled wasabi – buttery with a subtle kick ＊Seared otoro with caviar – torching cut through the richness, making it less greasy ＊Negitoro hand roll – possibly the most generous hand roll I’ve ever had Also, If you ever search “favorite budget omakase in NYC,” Shinn East always comes up. While interaction with the chef was minimal, the pacing was perfect and we never felt rushed.”

“The omakase was absolutely delicious and so fresh. The flavors of everything worked incredibly well together, my favorite being lean tuna with yuzu radish. was not expecting a fatty tuna and caviar extra for my birthday but it was absolutely delicious. Our chef for the night was Alex and everything was done with such care and precision. I also really appreciate that they are pretty strict with start and end times. They will wait for a few minutes since it's 4-6 people per chef, but they will start if you are not there, which was great. First time trying A5 wagyu and it was incredible.”

“Really good quality omakase and a great price. Defs a quick time frame as they turn over the tables in like 1 hr or 1.5 hrs. Decent size corse of 13 rolls and soo soo good. Defs a great spot. Loved the fatty tuna roll. Quality and service were both amazing- defs recommend”

“The sushi was exquisite. The fish was fresh especially salmon. The omakase experience was amazing. We also had sake which paired well with sushi. We went for my birthday and they were kind enough to give a cute sushi cake. The place is tiny so it becomes a bit crowded even for 10 to 12 people at a time.”

“Went to Shinn East for the sushi omakase and the food itself did not disappoint. The sushi was genuinely yum, well-balanced, and thoughtfully prepared. My absolute favorite bite of the night was the eel with uni — rich, buttery, and perfectly indulgent. That course alone really stood out. That said, while the food was strong, the service felt mediocre compared to what you’d expect from an omakase experience at this level. It wasn’t terrible, just lacked warmth and attentiveness, which slightly took away from the overall experience. Still, if you’re going primarily for the sushi, especially creative pairings like the eel + uni, it’s worth checking out.”