Sushi Noz

“Sushi Noz had been on my bucket list for years, so celebrating our anniversary here felt incredibly special. At $550 per person before tax and tip, expectations were understandably very high. The meal started incredibly strong, and the cooked courses were easily the standout. The king crab and female snow crab were delicately sweet and incredibly fresh, while the triggerfish with white truffle was rich, earthy, and unforgettable. Other highlights included the lightly charred baby bluefin tuna, the golden eye snapper with caviar, and the Japanese taro yam slow-cooked for 72 hours that completely melted in your mouth while soaking up the dashi flavor beautifully. The sushi itself was undeniably high quality with pristine fish and excellent technique, though I personally wished there were more unique or surprising selections for the price point, as many courses felt more traditional compared to other high-end NYC omakase experiences. Dessert ended the meal beautifully with warm sweet potato, cold milk ice cream, and subtle white truffle. We were also sent home with freshly popped rice chips made from the meal’s rice, which was such a thoughtful touch. Service was polished, warm, and attentive throughout, and dining with Chef Noz himself made the evening even more memorable. Overall, an exceptional and memorable experience with outstanding cooked dishes and hospitality. While I’m not fully convinced the sushi alone justified the price, it was still a remarkable meal and a very special way to celebrate our anniversary.”

“We spent our special night at Sushi Noz when we visited NY. We were informed during the reservation that Chef Nozomu Abe would not presented at that day. It was okay for us as we once had the worst experience at the world-most famous sushi omakase place so nothing can be worse than that. We arrived just a little bit early so we were first asked to wait in front of the ash room while the chefs prepared for the very last bit. Then, we got invited to the Hinoki room right on the reservation time. The dinning room definitely brought us back to Japan. Feel warm and familiar. There was a little sealed letter set in front of us. I found it such a lovely setup. Then, we ordered different Sake for that night Omakase. The price was quite high for a glass. They started off with 6 dishes before followed by 11 sushi (including a hand-roll) then finished off with Miso soup, Tamakoyaki and the sweetest melon. All 6 dishes definitely one of the best combination of best ingredients. However, I found this far from Edomae style. It’s more of western style for us. Although, we still like all the dishes. For the sushi, I found it interesting the way they chose to serve us each ingredient like Ika was served fresh, chewy and crispy (usually served super soft). Then, the rest of the sushi lines were served in a softer texture manner in a good interesting way. But to be honest, we found the ingredients a bit simple than any other Omakase we’ve been to. Nothing beyond expectation. The meal finished with the sweetest melon from Hokkaido. I miss this course ending. I think a lot of Omakase places stop serving melon and replace with other type of dessert. Definitely you will be satisfied with the Omakase course but I found it a bit pricey and not valued for paying $1,500 (including drinks and tip) for 2.”

“One of the best omakase experiences in NYC. Beautifully prepared sushi, attentive service, and an exceptional wine pairing that really elevated the meal. Having been fortunate to enjoy some incredible sushi across Asia, my expectations are probably higher than most. Even so, Sushi Noz is a place I’d happily recommend in New York.”

“Full disclosure: I'm discerning. For two Michelin stars and $600 omakase, I expected a much more unique experience. The presentation was delightful, but as for the omakase, none of the fish smelled or tasted briny like at lower-quality sushi places, which is good, but nothing tasted spectacular either, and the dishes weren't that creative. It was decent but basic, not amazing. Nothing I ate gave "best Japanese food of my life" or "to die for" or "worth $600" vibes. If it were half that price, it would be more appropriate and on par with similar Michelin-starred omakase experiences, such as The Den at Azabu South Beach (in terms of tastiness, not atmosphere). None of the ingredients stuck out as a reason to come back for more. Nor were additional servings of anything offered à la carte. The dessert was the smallest possible piece of tamago, about the size of a thimble, not even half the size of a regular portion of tamago sushi or sashimi, and a decent-sized slice of melon. Overall, I was uncomfortably bloated halfway through the experience, due to the salt and sugar, not from feeling full. So overall, I didn't love this experience, and I normally love omakase counters.”

“Beautiful and classic omakase experience. Dishes were creative and paired well with high-end sake and wines. Some nice conversations with the chef and staff, learning more about their craft. Biggest drawback is simply the price and what you get for it — in such a competitive market there are more sensible options and it’s out of reach for many.”