Masterful omakase by Jiro's protégé. Exquisite sushi w/ perfected flavors & textures at a more accessible price. A must-try for sushi connoisseurs.
Experience exquisite omakase at Sushi Nakazawa, where chef Daisuke Nakazawa, known from 'Jiro Dreams of Sushi,' offers exceptional quality at a more accessible price point than many of its peers.
Daisuke Nakazawa, apprentice to Jiro Ono, offers an exceptional omakase experience with perfected flavors and textures in his eponymous West Village restaurant.
Chef Daisuke Nakazawa, apprenticed under Jiro Ono, delivers an exceptional omakase experience in his eponymous West Village restaurant. Praised for its perfected flavors, textures, and temperatures, Sushi Nakazawa offers a high-quality sushi journey at a more accessible price point than many of its peers. The restaurant is known for its intimate setting and expertly prepared dishes, making it a sought-after destination for discerning diners.
Sushi Nakazawa offers a nigiri-focused omakase experience, with about 20 courses featuring high-quality fish. Dishes like fatty tuna and sea urchin are frequently highlighted for their perfect texture and flavor. While generally lauded, a few diners have noted a perceived drop in quality over time, with some suggesting newer or less expensive options may offer comparable value.
"The omakase experience, featuring around 20 courses of nigiri, is highly recommended. Specific dishes like fatty tuna, Hokkaido cherry salmon, and sea urchin are frequently praised for their exceptional quality and preparation."
Customers largely praise Sushi Nakazawa for its exceptional quality, refined ambiance, and value for the omakase experience. While most reviews are overwhelmingly positive, a few mention a decline in quality or suggest other establishments might offer better value.
Important Note
Some diners have noted a perceived decline in quality over time, and a few suggest that other restaurants may now offer comparable value for a lower price. There's also a mention of avoiding 'finance bro nights' for a better ambiance.
"The commenter mentioned Sushi Nakazawa as a competitor to Shota at the same price point, noting its Michelin star status and focus on 21 courses of Nigiri."
Neutral"The author mentioned Sushi Nakazawa as a close second favorite for ramen, after Nakamura."
Neutral"This user has not been to Sushi Nakazawa in a while, but Shota Omakase has been a favorite lately."
Neutral"This user has been to both Sushi Nakazawa and Shota Omakase multiple times and would recommend Shota Omakase's gentei omakase."
Neutral"This commenter calculates that Sushi Nakazawa's regular omakase and beverage pairing would be around $310 before tax and tip, making it slightly over the $300 budget."
Negative"The commenter expresses annoyance about the presence of 'finance bros' at restaurants, recalling having to leave another venue due to their disruptive presence."
Neutral"The commenter notes that it's important to avoid 'finance bro nights' at Sushi Nakazawa to ensure a good vibe."
Neutral"Sushi Nakazawa is described as incredible, with an exceptional beverage pairing that should fit under the $300 budget if opting for the regular omakase and beverage pairing."
Positive"Sushi Nakazawa, a Michelin 1-star sushi restaurant, is mentioned as a place where same-day Friday or Saturday reservations have been secured."
Positive"This user mentioned Sushi Nakazawa as a place that offers gift cards. They also noted some controversy regarding its quality, pointing to 'The Sushi Legend' for details."
Neutral"Recommends Sushi Nakazawa for an omakase experience, noting its deliciousness and potential for a successful date."
Positive"The commenter, who is not the original replier, confirms that Sushi Nakazawa was still very good when they visited late last year. They consider it a very good, no-frills dining experience with good service, and a hard-to-beat value for the money."
Positive"The author inquires about the current state of Sushi Nakazawa, recalling very positive experiences from its early days during the Jiro hype."
Neutral"The commenter uses Sushi Nakazawa as their go-to spot, describing it as dependable with good quality, though a bit calm and boring for omakase. They take clients there during the afternoon to avoid drinking and corporate billing, and note that it's a place where people usually go for dates, unlike their own preference for a livelier atmosphere."
Neutral"This user suggested checking Sushi Nakazawa, noting they have a separate dining area that hosts private sake tasting parties, which might suit the group's needs."
Positive"The commenter found Sushi Nakazawa to be much worse compared to Noz 17 and Omakase Room By Mitsu."
Negative"Sushi Nakazawa was recommended, though the commenter also suggested Noz Market might be interesting."
Positive"Sushi Nakazawa is a Michelin star place with an omakase around $190, described as nigiri forward with about 20 courses. The commenter noted that while some reviews might be mixed, their personal experience was positive, attributing negative reviews to comparisons with much more expensive omakase experiences or to people who haven't dined there."
Positive"Sushi Nakazawa was recommended as an omakase option."
Positive"Nakazawa is suggested as a high-end Japanese sushi restaurant in the West Village that still offers fair pricing for its quality."
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