Sushi Ishikawa- UES

“Incredible and special omakase experience in a very residential part of the UES. You can easily miss this place it feels very private once inside. Everything was exceptional. Such a special experience and top notch service. I always suggest sitting at the sushi counter vs table. Great value for what you get!!!”

“We had the omakase experience, so the chef prepared whatever he felt was best for the night instead of ordering individually. I always enjoy this style more because it lets the chef show their own balance and pacing throughout the meal. The quality of the fish was very good and everything felt fresh and carefully prepared. My favorite bites were definitely the truffle nigiri and the hand roll at the end. The truffle worked surprisingly well without overpowering the fish, and the hand roll was simple but extremely satisfying. Service was calm and professional, and the whole experience felt smooth from start to finish”

“My first time. It was incredible! Amazing food and the service was 10/10. Everyone was so kind and explained every dish. One of the best meals I have ever had. Highly recommend!!”

“One phenomenal course after another! And for the first and only time, my husband left an omakase completely satisfied. Usually, he needs a late night snack to stop the hunger pangs. Ishikawa’s portions were so generous and filling that he didn’t have to ruin the memory of a fantastic meal with an order of fries. The bar was friendly and fun, the beverage menu will chosen and reasonably priced. The fish was perfect in every way, from rhe freshness and cut to the toppings and presentation. Nothing but love for this place. We’ll be back again and again.”

“Dining at Sushi Ishikawa UES is to witness the fine edge between craftsmanship and art. Having experienced omakase at some of Japan’s most venerated counters, I can attest that the mastery displayed here stands comfortably among the elite. What Chef Don Phan and his team achieve is not simply sushi, it is the embodiment of harmony, tempo, and restraint. Each of the seventeen courses unfolds like a movement in a symphony. The pacing is exquisite: delicate introductions giving way to bold crescendos of umami and texture. The opening bites, pristine seafood resting on perfectly seasoned shari, awaken the palate, while later compositions, such as buttery otoro crowned with caviar or uni paired with crisp gold leaf, bring a near-transcendent depth of flavor. The interplay of temperature and timing is meticulous; every piece is shaped and served at its fleeting moment of perfection. Technique is on full display from the subtle torching that teases aroma from wagyu, to the layering of crab and toro that melts like silk. The rice, lightly warm and impeccably balanced in vinegar, provides the heartbeat of the meal. Even the visual presentation of shimmering roe, edible gold, shiso leaf, is a quiet nod to Japanese aesthetics: minimal, intentional, beautiful. Service mirrors the cuisine. Attentive without intrusion, professional yet warm. Each dish arrives with grace and rhythm, allowing diners to be absorbed fully in the progression of taste and texture. By the final hand roll, the meal feels less like dinner and more like a journey: a sequence of sensations that remind you why sushi, when done at this level, belongs in the pantheon of culinary art. Sushi Ishikawa is a masterclass in precision, humility, and passion — an omakase experience that both honors tradition and dares to reach higher. Arigatou gozaimashita to Chef Phan and his remarkable team. Their omotenashi and shokunin spirit transform every bite into a moment of pure harmony.”