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This place was phenomenal! I haven't had many omakase spots
This place was phenomenal! I haven't had many omakase spots but I think this is my favorite restaurant. These are some of my favs! The service was amazing! Be careful when you are looking for the location. It is easy to miss!
Be the first to ReplyThe quality and taste of each offering was sensational.
The chef and the server were personable, informative and gracious. My guest and I look forward to returning. I am a Sushaholic who has lived, worked and travelled in Asia.
Be the first to ReplyThis is by far my favorite sushi spot in the city and the
This is by far my favorite sushi spot in the city and the place I take all my friends I'm trying to impress! Chef Don Pham has created an exquisite, seasonal menu that far surpasses all other sushi spots in the city. Each piece was decadent and unique with unique toppings (i.e. chili jam, miso-marinated barley, shiso tempura) and premium ingredients (multiple types of uni, truffle, wagyu, toro, caviar, etc). If you want traditional omakase though, this is not for you. You'll leave full after the omakase meal which includes dessert and yuzu sake! Highly recommend- the service and food is top notch!
Be the first to ReplyHave been many times and love everything about it here.
The staff is always friendly and inviting. The space is great. The sushi is always excellent and a mix of their signature pieces and whatever is fresh and in season. All things considered, the price is super reasonable and I think is the best trade off of quality vs. price of pretty much anywhere. Looking forward to going back soon!
Be the first to ReplyOne of the best sushi experiences we've ever had, the chefs
One of the best sushi experiences we've ever had, the chefs were super cool and made the entire experience worth remembering. Highly recommended for anyone that likes a good omakase. We look forward to coming back soon!
Be the first to ReplyEverything was fantastic.
I'm a big fan of creative omakase and this is it. Lots of aburi which I like. One dish was fried soft shell crab with uni on top. So good. Atleast 5 pieces had globs of Ossetra caviar on them. I think 4 had uni on them. There was wagyu powder. Lots of black truffle and truffle salt. There was torched foi gras. You get the picture, it's not traditional sushi by any means. But it's fun and inventive and very extravagant. You get a dessert and two glasses of champagne ( per couple) if it's your birthday or anniversary. Chef was very nice. Only complaint was the music was pretty lane. 2000s hits. Hey Delilah played. Overall a great opulent time.
Be the first to ReplyHonestly.
this is the best restaurant in nyc. The sushi is the highest quality I ever had and the flavor combinations are 10x beyond anything I have ever experienced. I can't say enough about this place. The price per person might seem high but the quality of ingredients in each piece of sushi makes this place a complete steal. 15/10 do not miss out!
Be the first to ReplyExcellent service and sushi.
Very unique experience and tasting menu. Small number of seats.
Be the first to ReplyAbsolutely no words for how good this place was- a friend
Absolutely no words for how good this place was- a friend brought me here for my birthday dinner & we were literally blown away start to finish. It's a super unassuming place - located below street level- but once you're inside it's a very intimate 12 or so counter seating. All the staff were so kind and attentive. We've been to a lot of omokase spots in NY, but hands down this is our new favorite. Every piece was a unique innovative combination of flavors but the best part was that none of it took away from the actual taste of the fish and you can tell that each piece was incredibly fresh. I also absolutely love uni & there were like 3 or 4 different types of uni throughout this meal so bonus points from me! The entire meal is 17 courses and we were STUFFED at the end. Writing this review a little bit after our meal so I don't even remember all the exact pieces but highly highly recommend everyone to check this spot out!
Be the first to ReplyI have to preface this review by saying that I am usually a
I have to preface this review by saying that I am usually a boring, hidebound sushi traditionalist. I do not enjoy, and have never enjoyed, new fangled "American" sushi like Sushi of Gari or other places of that ilk, where toppings and sauces are often used to obscure less-than-prime neta. For perspective, uber traditionalist Eiji Ichimura has been my longtime favorite sushi itamae in NYC (though my Pardner is less fond than I am of things like shiokara -- salted fish guts -- that Ichimura-san likes to pull out on occasion for favored customers). But.... a recent meal at Sushi Ishikawa (omakase only, 17 courses; $175*) may have won me over to the dark side. Itamae Don Pham's food is not traditional, edomae-style sushi, but each piece is created with an understanding of tradition. Pham-san draws on all his roots -- training as a classical sushi itamae and familiarity with fine Vietnamese and French dining -- to produce food that is utterly unique and exceptional. He pays a lot of attention to textures and progression, serving milder-tasting, more simply-prepared fish first before moving on to fattier, more strongly-flavored and more complexly-garnished nigiri. A number of nigiri were as decadent as a dessert, with layers upon layers of umami-laden flavor (think foie gras, molecular gastronomy-esque wagyu powder, caviar, uni from San Diego and Hokkaido, truffles, etc...). Pham-san makes liberal use of his butane torch. (To be honest, I would, too, if I had one. Those things look fun!) I admit there were times when I just wanted to taste the fish by itself or otherwise deconstruct the components of an eight-ingredient piece of nigiri because everything was of good to excellent quality -- but in no case did the overall bite disappoint. Although most nigiri were made with run of the mill wasabi paste, several special pieces included real wasabi root -- freshly grated from a huge, beautiful, pristinely fresh piece -- and that was a lovely touch. Shari is cooler and pressed / compacted slightly more than some itamae serve it. I imagine that is in part for structural stability as the neta became more and more complex. Neta to shari ratios were perfect in my book. I can't end this review without noting that the staff's sense of hospitality is absolutely amazing. Pham-san is probably the most approachable, entertaining, kind, and non-judgmental sushi itamae and oyakata in NYC and it was as much a pleasure to enjoy his company as it was to eat his food. His right-hand woman in front of the counter (Nita IIRC?) was witty and wonderful, as well -- and also firm! She quickly reprimanded me for flipping a nigiri piece upside down to eat early in the meal. It doesn't work for this style of well-topped nigiri. At some point, we asked what some white powdery stuff was on a piece (wagyu powder). She joked that it was cocaine. The digs are unusual. It's a basement space that's wedged in next to a balloon specialist (fun to watch if you show up a few minutes early for dinner and wait at the door). Don't be discouraged by first appearances. Once you enter the sliding door, the restaurant within is a beautiful, elegant oasis of deliciousness and fun. :) We cannot wait to go again!! * No pun intended, but this is bargain basement pricing for an omakase meal of this quality.
Be the first to ReplyIf you like fusion omakase, this place is for you.
I normally lean towards a more traditional omakase, however I really enjoyed my experience here as well! The different ingredients in tandem with the sushi paired extremely well. Additionally the order of the courses flowed very nicely. Highly recommend to check it out. (Of note, I came here for the Valentine's Day special menu. Not sure if it may be vastly different from the regular menu.)
Be the first to ReplyOne of THE best values for Omakase dining in the City! Don
One of THE best values for Omakase dining in the City! Don Pham takes a unique approach to his art by combining traditional sushi flavors & textures with the earthy richness of foie gras, shaved black truffles and seared wagyu. Each bite is a delectable explosion of taste. The wine & sake menu is not to be underestimated and perfectly matched to the incredible cuisine. But, what really ties this all together is the vibe! While you may see folks dressed to the nines, you'll find as many - if not more - dressed casually. There is nothing stuffy or pretentious about this place! Sushi Ishikawa is all about a good time with friends, family & amazing food. Don and his incredible staff go out of their way to insure everyone has a memorable experience. It's one of the reasons why we keep coming back time after time.
Be the first to ReplyThe omakase experience here is pretty awesome and one I
The omakase experience here is pretty awesome and one I will definitely never forget. The truffle, the foie gras, the otoro, wagyu and everything here was literally amazing with each piece that was handed to us. We had 2 carafes of sake here and they were great. I think it was called black dragon and I forgot the other. Would definitely come back here and the $175 omakase is definitely worth EVERY PENNY... My cousin and I went to a Michelin starred restaurant called Le Cou Cou and nothing we were served there was anything close to amazing as we were served here. This place was definitely nice and the servers and chef was very interactive and helpful with questions and comments. Will definitely have to come back if I ever decide to come back to NYC!
Be the first to ReplyAll I can say is YUM.
This place was such a treat. From the intimate ambiance, service, and food this was the ultimate omakase experience. If you're looking for for an omakase experience outside of midtown look no further! I've had omakase end with hand rolls that weren't as good as the other pieces, but they know how to end with a bang-that handroll was the best thing I've ever put in my mouth.
Be the first to ReplyWhat an amazing experience.
I brought two of my friends who have not done omakase before. They both loved this experience. One even said that this may be his best NYC dining experience ever from the service to the ambiance to the delicious almost appearing never ending pieces that consistently got better and better! I don't know how they can now try other omakase places. The pieces went from classic simple ones like the scallop to beautifully created unique pieces in design and in taste. My favorite was the tempura shiso topped with lobster then topped with ikura. Everything was as amazing!!! Even the steamed egg and the dessert. As the deliciousness kept coming, we all thought 175 was worth it!Ironically, the only thing that was not as good as the other pieces was the last piece - the hand roll. I thought the uni they used in it was a touch bitter! Maybe the hand roll can be re-created to really end this amazing meal with a bang!Can't wait to bring my other friends here.
Be the first to ReplyIf you're looking for a great intimate omakase experience
If you're looking for a great intimate omakase experience in NYC stop by Sushi Ishikawa. It's a place that's hidden from the street, but once you get in it's a nice small quaint place ready to serve you various kinds of sushi! Was brought here for my surprise bday and it certainly did not disappoint. We had the 17 course meal and every bite was perfectly done to a perfection by an entertaining and skilled itamae. Food was fresh, flavorful, and not a single one of the items was a disappointment!This place is small and is a great place to take a significant other without dealing with large crowds! Definitely adding this place to one of my favorties in NYC!
Be the first to ReplyPro Tip/ Look for Balloon Kings and you'll find this hidden
Pro Tip/ Look for Balloon Kings and you'll find this hidden gem.Could I please please give them more Stars!!We were very lucky to have gotten the last 2 seats for the 5PM seating (impromptu btw, counting my lucky stars). 17 course Omakase along with Sake Pairing. Our chef was David who was super engaging and also added extra truffle for one of my pieces when I said, I didn't eat greens! Sadly didn't get our manager's name - she was out of this world! She was warm, knowledgeable and HILARIOUS! Believe the venue is a 12 seater and 2 reservations were regulars on a first name basis with her.The pieces flowed and layered on so well... I kept saying 'this is my favourite' only to be topped by the next piece. Come hungry :)I cannot wait to revisit this establishment (over and over again)!
Be the first to ReplyHands down best omakase experience in New York! Already
Hands down best omakase experience in New York! Already thinking about going back! The pieces we imaginative and I have never had such fun bites. The wine pairing was fantastic & a must do for only $65. Plus the ladies working there are literally the cutest and so fun! Overall 10/10 service, food, & atmosphere!!
Be the first to ReplyCame here for my birthday and it was amazing! The hostess
Came here for my birthday and it was amazing! The hostess was very attentive. Every piece of sushi we had was so fresh, flavorful and just beautiful to look at (and eat of course)! The sake was so smooth that we ended up ordering 2 carafes. Next time we will just order a bottle. Pro tip: If it is your birthday, they give you and your guest a free glass of champagne! Cheers to that!
Be the first to ReplyOmakase 2.
0. Ishikawa has reinvented the experience given it a modern twist. They integrate ingredients ranging from caviar to foie gras to truffle, while keeping quality Japanese fish front and center. Dong does a phenomenal job and the sake tasting is a must. A true neighborhood gem.
Be the first to ReplyWe were late but staff was super nice about it and we still
We were late but staff was super nice about it and we still got to finish our Omakase. The food and chef was amazing and service was wonderful !
Be the first to ReplyGreat place if you love to eat sushi.
Genuinely changed my view on high quality sushi! The staff are extremely nice and are great convos!
Be the first to ReplyWent for special Valentines menu and that did not
Went for special Valentines menu and that did not disappoint us! You wouldn't even notice that restaurant is in the basement next to the laundromat lol after going in, the place was small and only had 12 seats. However the service was really professional and the waiter tried to explain every course served to us. The chef also did an amazing job for presenting each dish and gave a lot truffle, uni and caviar (probably the most I've ever had lol). Overall it was a great experience and I'm craving again!
Be the first to ReplyIndulgent as always.
We knew Chef Don was going to be at the west side location so we booked accordingly. We got the expected experience here: luxuriously garnished bites, served with enthusiasm. You get strong flavors here, thanks to the generous helpings of rich ingredients, including several kinds of uni and toro, wagyu, foie gras and caviar. The non-obvious highlights are the sea perch (the rarity and quality happily explained by the chef) and the truly sublime chawanmushi. Finished off with a few rounds of delicious yuzu sake. Service is attentive and fun. One thing to note is that the space is relatively small but it works since it's all counter seating for omakase, so you get front row seats to the chef magic.
Be the first to ReplyI'm not sure who the snob was who left this place a bad
I'm not sure who the snob was who left this place a bad review, but this was the greatest Omakase I have ever had. The UWS location is quaint and exactly what you would expect. Getting to watch the chef assemble and speak with him enhanced the experience. The quality of the rice and fish are top notch. Yes they add fancy ingredients, but I would argue it enhances the overall flavor, not detract from it. If they use truffle it is shaved so thin it melts immediately. It's not like they add pounds of truffle and mask the main ingredients. This is a must try if you are in NYC!
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