Sushi Nakazawa
Sushi Restaurant and Japanese Restaurant$$$$
West Village, New York
Go here. Experience the sushi. It's worth it.
"Sit at Chef Nakazawa's sushi counter and enjoy his omakase sushi."(60 Tips)
"And chef nakazawa just radiates ❤️ Awesome personalized experience."(15 Tips)
"hands down the best sushi in nyc right now"(5 Tips)
"Best sushi in NYC served by Daisuke Nakazawa"(7 Tips)
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TomJanuary 31, 2016🍣👍Masters at their craft. Bar seating comes at a premium, which is warranted in my opinion but sushi is also great in dinning room. Service is top notch. Chef Nakazawa is currently off on weekends.
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Ranu RajkarnikarApril 19, 2016This place is 100% worth it. Go during the week when Chef Nakazawa is working and sit at the bar. Do the sake pairing. And then just stare at your date with delicious sushi in your mouth and smile.
Noah WeissApril 22, 2018Incredible omakase experience for a relative steal of $120 for 20 pieces, with a cheap and creative sake pairing offering too. Really special place for a celebratory dinner.
Odile RoujolMay 21, 2018I’m French, living in SF and I came many times for work in Tokyo. Best sign for an amazing Japanese restaurant is seeing Japanese people in couple or as friends and a great card of sake. Service +++
Andrea DiCastroFebruary 2, 2016Outstanding. First time to experience high end sushi. Entire experience was amazing. Not cheap especially if you are also doing the pairings but so worth it.
Jane KatzDecember 13, 2016Sushi was perfect- service was a 7. Our sommelier was impeccably helpful and kind, but our waiter was a bit of a snob and certainly talked down to us. My favorite pieces were scallop and japanese Uni!
Garima KapoorNovember 11, 2016This was the best sushi I've had between Tokyo and New York. So fresh and perfectly seasoned. Definitely order the wagyu sushi a la carte after your omakase experience - it was one of the highlights!
Jon SteinbackFebruary 18, 2014Grab a seat at the bar. Get the paired sake menu. Savor each piece. Enjoy the smell (it's not weird!). Cleanse your palette with ginger between courses. It's superb. One of the best meals in NYC.
jon ferrerAugust 23, 2014The omakase from this Jiro disciple is excellent. For the full experience, sit at the bar and enjoy Chef Nakazawa-san's hilarious personality. Fans of Jiro Dreams: the tamago sushi is obviously good.
Joan ParkAugust 5, 2014The extra $30 to sit at the bar is worth it. Watch the Chef prepare the sushi himself, place them on your plate and be his goofy friendly self. $150 for 21 sushi isn't bad for an omakase in the city.
KenJanuary 18, 2014The scallop and uni were probably the best I have ever eaten. The 3 tunas, hay smoked salmon and shrimp pieces stood out this night for their flavor. Nakazawa and his staff were incredibly gracious.
Douglas EllimanJuly 7, 2014A 10-seat sushi bar with a 21-course meal by famous chef Daisuke Nakazawa, featured in “Jiro Dreams of Sushi.” We are blown away by the carefully crafted and impeccably fresh pieces of sushi.
- EaterNovember 7, 2013Sushi Nakazawa is the 10-seat omakase restaurant from former Jiro Ono-apprentice Daisuke Nakazawa. Sushi Nakazawa serves omakase tastings paired with sake, but plans to introduce an expanded menu.
Connie ChiuAugust 23, 2014Chef Nakazawa is the best and definitely the highlight. All the fishes were amazing. I especially liked the unagi and scallop. Get the sake pairing and be ready to drop some $$$
The New YorkerDecember 16, 2013Shauna Lyon on this new West Village sushi restaurant: “The parade of nigiri—bite-size slices of fish on top of vinegar-seasoned rice—will lull you into an appreciative stupor. ” Read more
Time Out New YorkAugust 5, 2014Winner of our Food & Drink Awards 2014 Best Sushi, Sushi Nakazawa brings an NYC swagger to traditional nigiri. Omakase changes daily, but recent favorites included yellowtail and lean bluefin tuna. Read more
Winson WongFebruary 5, 2015This place is very formal. It's great for a special occasion and to try it once. The fish is very fresh and I enjoyed the flavors that the chef created. It's definitely special. It is expensive though
Jessica LinJune 29, 2014Maybe one of the best meals you'll ever have. Each sushi was rich and complex. Chef Nakazawa is friendly and inviting. Sit at the bar and you'll have no regrets. Sake pairing is top notch.
Maria B.March 8, 2017Perfect sushi. Every detail of each piece is worked through. Don't be upset if the dining room is fully booked, sushi in the sushi bar are as good as omakase in the dining room, same chefs in both.
Marc CohenApril 9, 2017Omakse. Top purest sushi spot in the city. A place like sushi of gari is also excellent but they aren't all about the fish. This is place shows off the best sushi from local/international waters.
Dorothy Jean ChangOctober 13, 2016You can easily drop in to eat in the lounge without a reservation; it's not crowded. No omakase there but plenty of exquisite sushi flights and maki rolls.
Tarnima SabedDecember 18, 2015there will come a time, where you'll get 5 options for a handroll course. Do ask for the chef's choice (special roll). which could end up being the Blue Fin Toro or something else that's amazing!
Steve SoleimaniSeptember 24, 2019The best omakase! Experience it at the sushi bar for an awesome experience! The A5 wagyu is absolutely incredible! Vast sake selection.
Chophel NamgyalDecember 9, 2019The Uni from Hokkaido is outstanding! The trio of Toro was awesome - medium Toro is the best, but you can cheat FTW w the truffles!
Victoria U.September 15, 2015This is a fantastic experience. Definitely do the omakase with sake pairing. Worth the price and value- untraditional but a great insight into sushi's future.
Marc SchneebergerSeptember 13, 2021Best high end sushi for the vue paid! Amazing 23 pieces and the service was next level. Covid guidelines 100% followed. Try the additional Uni. Is a real must!
PeggyDecember 10, 2017Dress code is business/smart casual. I'd recommend at least a nice shirt + jeans (no sneakers/sandals). Jackets not required, but great for a date or special occasion if you want to dress to impress!
Eaters HeavenJanuary 14, 2017If you can get a resy, grab it. Of course, only on the day the Master is there. If possible pick the sushi bar instead of a table. So much more fun. It just heightens the sushi experience.
Ghassan AlkharboushJune 8, 2016One of a kind culinary experience. In the beginning, they explain the ingredients they use to better familiarize u with each sushi served. Service is impeccable, Food was poetic. Wagyu beef is a must.
Swen GrahamSeptember 27, 2014The premium sake selection pairing is definitely worth it. It was a crash course in the possibilities of sake you never knew existed (like rosé sake).
LC YDecember 28, 2022One of the most surreal foodie experiences for me. Excellent service (they pay attention) and each serving got better and better. Our chef was 100% attentive to us and gave us info on each piece.
Nikhita MahtaniJanuary 18, 2016Worth every penny. Seasonal Omakase here with inventive ingredients like yuzu and other homemade sauces. No soy but I promise you won't need it!
Alex Lawrence-RichardsDecember 7, 2013Get a reservation for the bar so you can see Mr. Nakazawa make your sushi in front of you. If you eat in the dining room his understudies actually make your sushi. It's all ridiculously delicious.
Mimi NguyenDecember 31, 2013One of the best places I've had sushi! My favs were the uni (freshest I've had), senate and saba courses. The online reservations open @ 12:05am est 1 month prior. Awesome atmosphere and chef!
Mike O'DeaSeptember 6, 2013omakase, sit at the bar. DO IT! nakazawa-san is OK with pictures! service style is similar to that of sukiyabashi jiro (where he apprenticed for 11 years). many local fish & wed/thur Uni is available
JPAugust 10, 2014Best Omakase value in NYC. Make a reservation 30 days in advance to get a seat. I would pick the bar but only allowed 2 spots so a bigger party has to be in the dining room
The best meal I've had in my entire life. Definitely recommend the sake pairing. Generous pours at $45 is extremely reasonable.
Josephine SonSeptember 29, 2013Phenomenal meal! Definitely do the omakase and get the sake pairing. Love the detail they put into everything. Chef Nakazawa is awesome and so fun! Definitely gonna treat myself to another meal soon!
Tudor LeuSeptember 26, 2013Beautiful space, and the meal is enjoyable even if you can't get a seat at the sushi bar. Lots of great sushi pieces, a couple a bit too bold with extra spice and flavors. Worth it though!
JennSeptember 20, 2014Omakase at the sushi bar is the best experience you can have. Try to sit in the middle as that's where Chef Daisuke Nakazawa stands.
Jason SuNovember 8, 2023The best omakase in the city. Always high quality and the price is much better relative to the new places opening all over.
Evan KrautFebruary 1, 2015We so wanted to love it! We've done all the great NYC sushi spots (Masa, Yasuda, Sasabune, Gari, neta, etc) but it was just Good. Not amazing and not worth the price point. Lower your expectations.
Lori LuoAugust 10, 2014Nakazawa serves the omakase on Monday to Friday nights only. OpenTable reservations open up exactly 30 days in advance; make sure to plan accordingly.
Vivian VoMay 15, 2015Such great sushi and service I foreal wanted to do jumping jacks. They noticed my friend was left handed so they placed every sushi accordingly! Also they cut his bday cake for us!- EMarch 20, 2015Sit at Chef Nakazawa's sushi counter and enjoy his omakase sushi. Ask for sake recommendations (you can ask the chef himself) or have the course with a sake pairing.
MarMar DarAugust 29, 2013Absolutely a must if you are a sushi lover. The best use of yuzu I have ever tasted. Beautifully done scallops. Cheers to the chef!!
Adam JiwanAugust 1, 2018If you like sushi, this is the spot for you! The prices are fair and the employees are genuinely nice. I highly recommend this spot if your looking for some sushi.
Kyulee SeoSeptember 26, 2016Good omakase in the city but definitely a must-try for all sushi lovers! Be prepared to leave very full
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Sushi Nakazawa
23 Commerce St (btwn Bedford St & 7th Ave S)
New York, NY 10014
United States
New York, NY 10014
United States
Closed until 11:30 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Sat
- 11:30 AM–3:00 PM
- 5:00 PM–10:15 PM
- Sun
- 5:00 PM–10:15 PM
(212) 924-2212
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