Shinn West

“🍣 ENDLESS SALMON SERIES (every Thursday) We finally did it and made the trek (~4 hrs of trains) to visit New York for the evening JUST to eat here. And was it worth it? For us and the commute — it was a cool one-time experience and I would only recommend it to friends in the area. But unless you LOVE only salmon, I’ve seen omakase places in NY for ~$69 which we’ve done and satisfied my omakase cravings 🍣 Food: 5/5 it really was just an endless amount of salmon for the night. I definitely satisfied my craving and I even wrote down all 27 pieces/dishes they served during the “main” portion. Combos included nigiri topped with truffle, wagyu, fois gras or our fave: chives and yuzu, sashimi painted with soy sauce and heaping bowls of caviar, roe and chopped salmon. ✨ Service: 5/5 — Alex was great!! The chefs were WORKING the were efficient and kept their focus on feeding the two full counter tops of people. Alex made us dishes and also chatted with us between courses. A gem! 🕯️ Atmosphere: A little cramped - I get it they’re trying to maximise seating but my neighbour and I kept knocking elbows LOL. It really is 90 minutes of continuous eating. Our “seating” was at 6:45pm and we arrived around 6:25 from walking from the station. We waited outside on the street for the previous seating to finish and were first in line! We watched people trickle out of the venue *likely after tapping out of the running. We were first in line and then were sat in the corner as they started filling tables from one end to the other. If you time it, you can be in the center if you care about pics! But this gave us the chance to sit and chat with the Chef(s)!”

“The value on this experience is very worth it! I’ve been to a few ayce omakase in the city and I think this was the best one. I loved how they coursed the ayce so you weren't forced to guess how many pieces you wanted. I would say my only feedback was that atmosphere-wise there were just pieces of salmon sitting on blue paper towels in the background the whole experience but truly not a huge deal.”

“Shinn WEST delivers a beautifully curated omakase experience right in Hell’s Kitchen. It’s a little hard to find because Google Maps has the location on the opposite side of the street! Led by Chef Mike one of the youngest sushi chefs in NYC—this concept is proof that age has nothing to do with talent. With nearly a decade in the East Coast sushi scene, his precision, creativity, and respect for the fish shine through every course. The 13-course omakase ($69 per person) is an incredible value for the quality and execution. Highlights included the buttery chu-toro, indulgent o-toro topped with caviar, sweet botan ebi with uni, and perfectly balanced zuke akami. The space is intimate and refined, making the experience feel elevated yet approachable. If you’re looking for high-quality omakase without the intimidating price tag, Shinn WEST is absolutely worth a visit.”

“Amazing omakase experience! Every course was fresh, beautifully crafted, and full of flavor. The quality far exceeded the price, making it one of the best-value sushi experiences we’ve had. A perfect balance of taste, presentation, and atmosphere. 🍣✨”

“This spot is kind of hard to find because it’s on the opposite side of what Google maps says… the fish quality is quite good for the price. I did feel like it was a bit rushed and didn’t have time to enjoy each piece. I think it makes sense as they have parties coming in every hour. I would appreciate a longer dining experience. The standouts were the fatty tuna and salmon with truffle. Also enjoyed the shrimp with uni and scallop. I ordered the Wagyu foie gras add on which was torched and quite flavourful”