Intimate 8-seat Japanese spot w/ exceptional, Japan-sourced seafood & meticulously prepared omakase. Signature hairy crab & tamago.
Nestled on Leonard Street, this intimate, eight-seat sushi restaurant helmed by Chef Shion Uino offers an authentic Japanese dining experience. With a focus on exceptionally fresh seafood, much of it sourced directly from Japan, the chef's meticulous preparation highlights the natural flavors of each ingredient. Signature dishes like hairy crab with Japanese black vinegar and renowned tamago are highlights of this exceptional omakase experience.
The Japanese omakase menu features exceptionally fresh, high-quality seafood, much of it sourced directly from Japan. Chef Shion Uino's meticulous preparation emphasizes the natural flavors of the fish, often with minimal seasoning. Signature dishes include hairy crab with Japanese black vinegar and a renowned tamago.
"Signature dishes include hairy crab with Japanese black vinegar and the renowned tamago."
Customers generally view the restaurant positively for its authentic Japanese omakase experience, though some find the price point to be on the higher side.
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The price point for the omakase experience is considered to be on the higher side by some customers.
"Shion 69 Leonard is listed as a recommendation."
Positive"Shion 69 Leonard Street was listed as a recommendation, described as an option within the city."
Neutral"The original poster lists Shion Leonard as a restaurant they have previously visited for omakase, without explicit sentiment."
Neutral"Shion 69 Leonard Street was included in a comprehensive list of restaurants that did not make it onto the 2025 NY Times list."
Neutral"The author suggests Shion 69 for omakase for a special dinner when asked for recommendations without specific price or cuisine preferences."
Neutral"A commenter listed Shion 69 as one of several recommendations for the original poster's boyfriend's birthday dinner, suitable for someone looking for Izakaya, Omakase, or Sushi."
Positive"Shion 69 and Yoshino are at $480 plus, which is egregiously expensive."
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