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Takumi Omakase Our Omakase Course is 89$ 15 course included chef special 3 Appetizers 11 Premium nigiri and 1 Hand Roll. And Yes!!! BYOB is back to available. Sake Complimentary Sunday – Thursday 5 pm and 8:45 pm reservation and Friday – Saturday 5 pm and 10:00 pm reservation.
Hours
| Sunday | 5–10 PM |
| Monday | 5–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 5–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 5–10 PM |
| Thursday | 5–10 PM |
| Friday | 5–11:30 PM |
| Saturday | 5–11:30 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 181 Essex St, New York, NY 10002
Phone: (646) 998-3030
Website: https://takumiomakase.com/
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Reviews
Willa Morton
Takumi Omakase in the LES was honestly one of the best omakase experiences I’ve had in NYC.
Instead of a fixed number of courses, the chef serves endless omakase piece by piece for about 90 minutes, and you can keep going until the time ends or until you decide you’re full. It makes the experience feel really personal and relaxed, and every piece is served fresh right in front of you.
The fish quality was incredible and each piece was thoughtfully prepared by the chef. You can tell a lot of care goes into every bite.
Also a fun little perk, if you leave a Google review, they offer complimentary sake, which is a great touch while enjoying the meal.
Just make sure you save some room for dessert at the end… it’s worth it.
Highly recommend if you’re looking for a unique omakase experience in the Lower East Side.
Follow my instagram or TikTok: @bestkindoffood for more reviews
… moreInstead of a fixed number of courses, the chef serves endless omakase piece by piece for about 90 minutes, and you can keep going until the time ends or until you decide you’re full. It makes the experience feel really personal and relaxed, and every piece is served fresh right in front of you.
The fish quality was incredible and each piece was thoughtfully prepared by the chef. You can tell a lot of care goes into every bite.
Also a fun little perk, if you leave a Google review, they offer complimentary sake, which is a great touch while enjoying the meal.
Just make sure you save some room for dessert at the end… it’s worth it.
Highly recommend if you’re looking for a unique omakase experience in the Lower East Side.
Follow my instagram or TikTok: @bestkindoffood for more reviews
Aaron Yau
Dining at Takumi was an absolutely amazing from start to finish. The moment we walked in, the staff made us feel welcomed. They were attentive without being intrusive. The atmosphere strikes a perfect balance between elegant and relaxed, with soft lighting and an intimate counter that lets you watch each course being crafted with care. Every piece of fish was incredibly fresh, the textures and flavors speaking for themselves. Each bite reminded me how exceptional true omakase can be without breaking the bank. My wife and I had the endless omakase option. Highly recommended. The location is also great since it’s near a lot of bars and clubs.
… moreLena
Me and my partner went for their endless omakase $118pp and we enjoyed the first few courses that came out however when it got to the “endless omakase” portion we were expecting it to be different from all the other AYCE omakase we tried because they promoted it as staying true to the quality instead of swapping the fishes out with a poorer quality which they did. But what got us disappointed was that they also said “Endless” so we were expecting to be able to request however many pieces of fish we wanted without compromising the quality like what other AYCE omakases do. Hence why we’re were willing to pay more than what other AYCE omakases were charging. But instead it was chefs choice so we weren’t able to request what we wanted we also couldn’t get however many pieces we wanted either. Total pieces I had was 32 pieces and that was within a 90min time frame which included the starting 15 pieces. Maybe for some of u guys you’d be able to get full off that but I could’ve had a couple more. A few other things that made it feel less like an endless omakase was the time constraint 90min we had a pretty slow chef who talked to the customers this meant he paused his work as he was talking so we also had to patiently wait till he stopped talking and go back to making our food. We also heard some staff say “are u almost done” to the sushi chef and they replied saying “no I have 2 more” so it felt pretty scripted to be exactly a certain amount of pieces you should be eating rather than it being truly endless. Additionally I felt like after the first 10 pieces there really wasn’t much flavor to any of them that really wowed us. It tasted pretty bland compared to other omakases we had. I did however liked the first 2 pieces we had and the squid. I understand they are still doing test trials so I hope they take this review as a way to improve and adjust. The service was ok. I liked the lighting that came from the window. However it was pretty cold inside the place or perhaps it was just me but I was freezing.
… moreBella Lu
Just found one of my new favorite omakase spots in the city! The sushi was amazing, but what really surprised me were the appetizers. All three of them were so good. A lot of omakase places don’t really focus on the appetizers, but here, each one felt thoughtful, flavorful, and beautifully plated. They really set the tone for the whole meal. From start to finish, everything was fresh, balanced, and memorable. Will definitely be coming back. This place deserves more hype!
… moreEddison Ugaddan
Started with a slightly off tone due to some seating issues, but they quickly made up for it. Staff is very hospitable, and attentive. The restaurant fits about a dozen people at the bar with a few tables by the wall. Quite clean and nice atmosphere.
We got the Endless Omakase and promptly lost count! 15 course base plus Chef’s Choice unlimited. Variety is good, and in particular I enjoyed the smoked wagyu, bluefin tuna, oyster, eel, and scallop with lime zest.
Perfect date spot!
… moreWe got the Endless Omakase and promptly lost count! 15 course base plus Chef’s Choice unlimited. Variety is good, and in particular I enjoyed the smoked wagyu, bluefin tuna, oyster, eel, and scallop with lime zest.
Perfect date spot!
Ellie Rosen
Been here twice and had an absolutely amazing experience both times!!
Their endless omakase can’t be skipped, it’s mouthwatering!! We loveddd their:
• Bluefin tuna w truffle paste – IMO the BEST bite!
• Spanish mackerel w cherrywood smoke
• Fatty tuna w uni (sea urchin)
• Steelhead trout w crispy onions
• Salmon w foi gras
• Hokkaido scallop w truffle salt
Highly recommend Takumi on the lower east side in NYC!!
… moreTheir endless omakase can’t be skipped, it’s mouthwatering!! We loveddd their:
• Bluefin tuna w truffle paste – IMO the BEST bite!
• Spanish mackerel w cherrywood smoke
• Fatty tuna w uni (sea urchin)
• Steelhead trout w crispy onions
• Salmon w foi gras
• Hokkaido scallop w truffle salt
Highly recommend Takumi on the lower east side in NYC!!
Erez Yusupov
We had a 7:00 PM Friday reservation to celebrate a major milestone, and unfortunately the experience was extremely disappointing. We tried reaching out afterward through the restaurant’s website, but their “contact” form/server does not work.
We eat omakase frequently, and this was the first time we’ve ever had to leave in the middle of a meal, due to food quality.
At the beginning, the quality was good. However, once we reached the tuna and red snapper courses, the quality noticeably declined. My girlfriend’s red snapper tasted foul and not fresh. She nearly spit it out but didn’t want to create a scene in front of other diners. On the way home and later that night, she became ill. I also experienced an upset stomach.
I discreetly pulled our server aside to explain the issue rather than mentioning it in front of other guests. They seemed shocked but not particularly apologetic when I raised concerns about the fish quality.
There were also service inconsistencies. After we were served our second course (yellowtail), another server took mine back because it was missing the sauce. Apparently everyone’s was missing it, but others had already eaten theirs. Mine was corrected only because I hadn’t started. For an omakase experience, this kind of mistake is unusual — dishes are typically executed correctly the first time.
Additionally, timing and service felt off. The sushi bar guests were receiving their plates immediately, while we were left waiting at our table. The overall dynamic felt unusual for omakase. While the servers were polite, the service was slow.
Reservations were also confusing. We — along with other couples — did not realize we had booked a table instead of the bar. The reservation system lists “Omakase Table,” and there was no available option for “Omakase Bar,” which made the distinction unclear.
Overall, a very disappointing experience for what was meant to be a special celebration.
… moreWe eat omakase frequently, and this was the first time we’ve ever had to leave in the middle of a meal, due to food quality.
At the beginning, the quality was good. However, once we reached the tuna and red snapper courses, the quality noticeably declined. My girlfriend’s red snapper tasted foul and not fresh. She nearly spit it out but didn’t want to create a scene in front of other diners. On the way home and later that night, she became ill. I also experienced an upset stomach.
I discreetly pulled our server aside to explain the issue rather than mentioning it in front of other guests. They seemed shocked but not particularly apologetic when I raised concerns about the fish quality.
There were also service inconsistencies. After we were served our second course (yellowtail), another server took mine back because it was missing the sauce. Apparently everyone’s was missing it, but others had already eaten theirs. Mine was corrected only because I hadn’t started. For an omakase experience, this kind of mistake is unusual — dishes are typically executed correctly the first time.
Additionally, timing and service felt off. The sushi bar guests were receiving their plates immediately, while we were left waiting at our table. The overall dynamic felt unusual for omakase. While the servers were polite, the service was slow.
Reservations were also confusing. We — along with other couples — did not realize we had booked a table instead of the bar. The reservation system lists “Omakase Table,” and there was no available option for “Omakase Bar,” which made the distinction unclear.
Overall, a very disappointing experience for what was meant to be a special celebration.
Tiffany
We came here for a celebratory date night last night and tried their AYCE omakase for $130pp. We learned that it was BYOB when we got there and was able to conveniently pick up a bottle of good sake from a liquor store down the street (<5 min walk).
The food, vibe, sushi chef, customer service was 10/10! The pieces were imported from all over the world and our chef, Lee, was so passionate about the quality and worked to get our belly’s full and happy. I will definitely come back here and will try their regular omakase as well!
… moreThe food, vibe, sushi chef, customer service was 10/10! The pieces were imported from all over the world and our chef, Lee, was so passionate about the quality and worked to get our belly’s full and happy. I will definitely come back here and will try their regular omakase as well!
A L (ALTx)
Endless Omakase experience.
Tasty selection, solid and accommodating service. Music is a little loud for me personally but not overwhelming to the point of being a problem. I would have liked to have more of the Amberjack(?)Seaweed Salad appetizer. The sauce was excellent. Another highlight was the black sesame icecream dessert. I would have 30 of them if possible over the fish.
… moreTasty selection, solid and accommodating service. Music is a little loud for me personally but not overwhelming to the point of being a problem. I would have liked to have more of the Amberjack(?)Seaweed Salad appetizer. The sauce was excellent. Another highlight was the black sesame icecream dessert. I would have 30 of them if possible over the fish.
Sammy Heine
This is hands down one of my favorite omakases! The fish is phenomenal and so fresh. Their oyster starter is one of the best things I’ve ever had. The service is so good and everyone is very friendly! 10/10 recommend every time!
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