Expensive omakase w/ thrilling seafood prep & intimate jazz-filled ambiance. A transportive culinary journey.
Will Hartman reviews Yoshino, an expensive omakase restaurant in NYC, highlighting its thrilling seafood preparations, intimate atmosphere, and exceptional service, calling it a "quietly thrilling" experience.
This exclusive omakase experience in NYC offers a theatrical journey through exquisite Japanese cuisine. Chef Tadashi Yoshida meticulously crafts each dish, from the moment you cross the threshold into the serene, jazz-filled dining room. The star of the show is the nigiri, showcasing the freshest catches, but don't miss the signature bruléed tamago and other delicate preparations.
Yoshino offers a high-end omakase experience, with a strong focus on meticulously prepared nigiri and other seafood dishes. Highlights include kinmedai soup with truffle, grilled Hokkaido scallop, various tuna preparations, and a signature bruléed tamago. While the price point is high, the quality and artistry of the ingredients and preparation are consistently praised by diners.
"The nigiri is consistently praised as the highlight of the omakase experience. Other standout dishes include the kinmedai soup with truffle, grilled Hokkaido scallop, and the signature bruléed tamago."
Customers rave about the exceptional quality and artistry of the omakase experience, often describing it as a top-tier, transportive culinary journey.
Important Note
The restaurant is extremely expensive, with omakase meals costing upwards of $500-$600 per person. Some diners have reported negative experiences with the sommelier pressuring them to purchase expensive alcohol, which can detract from the overall dining experience.
"Yoshino is considered a top omakase choice in NYC, especially if one is willing to spend over $400 per person."
Positive"The user suggests that Yoshino, like other high-end omakase places, might be better appreciated by someone with more experience in sushi and omakase."
Neutral"Yoshino is mentioned as one of the best high-end omakase places in NYC, with a high price point."
Positive"Yoshino is described as warm and fun, with small plates generally being more flavorful than other similarly regarded omakase spots. The nigiri is excellent, though not considered earth-shattering at this high level."
Positive"The reviewer suggests spending money at Yoshino instead of Sushi Noz, finding it easier to get a reservation there."
Positive"While acknowledging Nakazawa's unique style and early mastery of jukusei, the reviewer notes that his NYC restaurant's prices are 'obscene' but would personally return to Yoshino more regularly."
Positive"The reviewer personally preferred Yoshino over Sho."
Positive"Yoshino is described as technically more sophisticated and a step up from Sushi Noz, ranking among the top edomae sushi spots in the city and performing comparably to some of the upper-tier sushiya in Tokyo."
Positive"The commenter lists Yoshino alongside other high-priced omakase places they are now hesitant to frequent, indicating it's a known, expensive option in the NYC omakase scene."
Neutral"The commenter felt that Noz was a waste of money and would have preferred to go to Sushi Sho or Yoshino instead, stating that Noz is not in the same league."
Positive"Sushi Sho is considered the best sushi spot in the city, with Yoshino in second place. Sho offers a broader experience, while Yoshino focuses primarily on nigiri."
Positive"The commenter is planning to go to Yoshino this month and notes that comparing high-end NYC sushi prices to flights to Tokyo for omakase is complex, as both can be very expensive."
Neutral"The commenter states that Yoshino was exceptional, as always, for their Christmas Eve dinner in NYC."
Positive"This user states that Yoshino in NYC is on par with, or even slightly better than, some Tabelog Silver-tier restaurants in Tokyo. However, they note that the price is about three times higher due to the 'New York premium'."
Positive"This commenter asserts that Yoshino is among the very best in NYC, with no other restaurants coming close."
Positive"Yoshino is mentioned as a restaurant worth considering."
Positive"This commenter stated that Yoshino is great and, in their opinion, even better than Sho."
Positive"The author enjoyed the food at Yoshino, describing it as the best of the best. They also noted their experience with the wine pairing which was part of Restaurant Yuu's offerings."
Positive"The user mentioned they have booked Yoshino for their upcoming solo fine dining meal in NYC."
Neutral"This user highlights Yoshino's charcoal-seared mackerel as being even better than Noz Market's, though it's part of an omakase experience."
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