An immersive, 2 Michelin-starred omakase experience transporting you to Edo-era Japan [1]. Expect exquisite sushi, unique dishes like eel noodles, and exceptional service [1, 2].
Sushi Noz provides a luxurious tasting experience on the Upper East Side, offering a multi-course menu with sake and wine pairings.
Sushi Noz offers a high-end omakase experience that engages all senses, reminiscent of Edo-era Japan with its Kyoto temple-inspired interior featuring hinoki wood [1]. Chef Nozomu Abe presents meticulously crafted dishes, from seasonal small plates like steamed rock fish with monk liver to expertly charred bluefin tuna using binchotan [1]. The restaurant is highly regarded, with one reviewer calling it one of the best sushi spots in NYC and a top contender in Edomae-style sushi [2, 3].
Sushi Noz is celebrated for its exceptional omakase and nigiri, with an emphasis on Edomae-style sushi [1, 2]. Dishes like the egg yolk tiny eel noodle soup, garlic miso snails, and best-ever nigiri receive high praise [1]. The menu also features items such as silver fish tempura, tamago, and anago, with a unique approach to searing fish using binchotan rather than torches [1, 6]. The Hokkaido milk ice cream with chestnut and truffle is a notable dessert [1]. While generally receiving rave reviews, one commenter found the quality decreased and another felt the takeout packaging was subpar, though this was contested [7, 8, 9].
"Highly recommended dishes include the best-ever nigiri, egg yolk tiny eel noodle soup, and garlic miso snails. The hand roll happy hour and the Noz Market tasting menu are suggested as more accessible options [1, 2]."
Customers describe Sushi Noz as a memorable, amazing, and approachable dining experience, with many considering it one of the best sushi spots in NYC [1, 2, 3]. The food and sensory experience are frequently praised, though some note the high cost and the potential for initial cold service [4, 5].
Important Note
While generally highly rated, some users have noted the high price point of the omakase experience and have had mixed reviews regarding takeout packaging. One user also mentioned that the interaction style can initially feel cold before warming up [1, 2, 3].
"This user included Sushi Noz in a list of recommendations for swanky restaurants."
Neutral"This commenter agrees that using a torch on raw fish can negatively impact the flavor quickly and considers it an overused technique."
Negative"This commenter believes they can taste butane from torches used on raw fish, suggesting it might be the smell influencing their perception, and finds it detracts from the fish's flavor."
Negative"Sushi Noz uses a coal brazier for searing one dish and toasting nori for uni. The chef reportedly dislikes using a torch, and searing can enhance certain fish."
Positive"This user mentions that the Sushi Noz box is only $3 more than Joji Box's and significantly better, indicating that location doesn't always dictate value in the age of delivery services."
Positive"This commenter recommended Sushi Noz and Sushi Noz Market."
Positive"This user had a memorable omakase experience at Sushi Noz, pairing it with a glass of NON, a non-alcoholic wine alternative."
Positive"At high-end places like Sushi Noz, omakase is described as a very focused, almost reverent experience where patrons sit side-by-side at the bar, concentrating on the chef and the food being prepared."
Neutral"Sushi Noz is recommended."
Positive"The reviewer stated that the takeout experience from Sushi Noz was 'complete garbage'."
Negative"Noz Hinoki is considered the best omakase in NYC, with inventiveness in small plates and nigiri slightly surpassing Yoshino and Sho. The interaction style at Noz is noted as initially cold but warms up."
Positive"Sushi Noz is rated as a 7/10 at best, with criticism directed at the nigiri quality for its price point and perceived difference in service for new guests compared to regulars or influencers."
Negative"After visiting Noz 17, the reviewer found the setting interesting but the fish not particularly noteworthy, leading them to avoid Sushi Noz due to its high cost."
Negative"Sushi Noz is considered a top edomae sushi spot in the city, ranking just behind Yoshino."
Positive"Sushi noz was listed as a restaurant recommendation near the Met."
Positive"Responding to a Sushi sho recommendation, this user stated that $500 would not be sufficient to cover the cost."
Negative"Commenter suggested Sushi sho, but another user noted that $500 would likely not cover it."
Negative"Commenter clarified that 'Noz 17' likely refers to Sushi Noz, distinguishing it from another spot called 'Noz 17'."
Neutral"Commenter noted that the main courses at Sushi Noz might exceed the $500 per person budget, but suggested the market option could be feasible."
Neutral"Commenter recommended Noz 17, which was clarified to be Sushi Noz, suggesting the main course might exceed the budget but the market option could work."
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