Omakase-only spot serving progressive courses of sushi & Japanese bites in a small space.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 207 W 80th St, New York, NY 10024
Phone: (212) 651-9152
Website: https://www.ishikawanyc.com/
Order and Reservations
Reservations: resy.com
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Reviews
Victor Hui
This was the best omakase experience I’ve had. My girlfriend and I came here to celebrate her birthday. The chef was charismatic, knowledgeable, and welcoming. He explained every dish to us, and you can definitely tell how passionate he is. The whole room had a great vibe as we talked and ate good food together. The waitress was so informative, caring, and hilarious. I would come here again and recommend others go as well!
… moreMina Kim
Ishikawa is one of my go to’s for omakase. Chef Don and Nini always deliver a great experience! Chef expertly pairs the fish with citrus, truffle, foie gras and different sauces. Everything complements each other beautifully! There are signature pieces like toro with truffle, but enough seasonal changes that you always get a unique meal. Nini also delivers top notch service. It’s always a fun and delicious meal! Highly recommend!!
… moreVanessa Kwok
What’s not to love?
Between each carefully curated piece of fish, our water cups and wine glasses (BYOB!) were always full. Each course was packed with simple, orchestrated flavors that either melts in the mouth or is just bursting with natural flavors.
Chef Don is extremely attentive, skilled, and knowledgeable. He explains every course with succinct notes and I can tell he’s very passionate about what he does. I loved the dessert and overall experience.
I would come here time and time again!
… moreBetween each carefully curated piece of fish, our water cups and wine glasses (BYOB!) were always full. Each course was packed with simple, orchestrated flavors that either melts in the mouth or is just bursting with natural flavors.
Chef Don is extremely attentive, skilled, and knowledgeable. He explains every course with succinct notes and I can tell he’s very passionate about what he does. I loved the dessert and overall experience.
I would come here time and time again!
Aleli Na
Hands down my #1 omakase experience!
Sushi Ishikawa blew me away. I’ve tried several omakase spots, but this one tops them all. Every course was a work of art, but the Kanougani especially—it melted in my mouth. We went for Mother’s Day, and it truly made the occasion feel special. Once I had this omakase, Sushi Ishikawa set the bar so high for sushi. The vibe was intimate yet relaxed—perfect for savoring each bite without any rush. The chefs were welcoming, and you could feel the care they put into every dish. If you’re looking for an unforgettable sushi night, this is it.
… moreSushi Ishikawa blew me away. I’ve tried several omakase spots, but this one tops them all. Every course was a work of art, but the Kanougani especially—it melted in my mouth. We went for Mother’s Day, and it truly made the occasion feel special. Once I had this omakase, Sushi Ishikawa set the bar so high for sushi. The vibe was intimate yet relaxed—perfect for savoring each bite without any rush. The chefs were welcoming, and you could feel the care they put into every dish. If you’re looking for an unforgettable sushi night, this is it.
Eui Sun Chung
If you’re expecting an authentic, high-end omakase experience, you’ll be seriously disappointed. There isn’t a single Japanese person in sight — not in the kitchen, not among the servers, not even among the guests. The menu was developed by a Vietnamese chef, and it shows — the dishes feel more like a fusion of different cuisines than true Japanese fare.
The worst part, however, was the service. Our server acted more like a bartender doing a stand-up routine, constantly cracking loud jokes and interrupting conversations at every table. It’s hard to believe a space that only seats 12 people could be this noisy. For the entire two-hour omakase course, it felt like we were being tortured by nonstop chatter.
… moreThe worst part, however, was the service. Our server acted more like a bartender doing a stand-up routine, constantly cracking loud jokes and interrupting conversations at every table. It’s hard to believe a space that only seats 12 people could be this noisy. For the entire two-hour omakase course, it felt like we were being tortured by nonstop chatter.
Daniel Tise
Sushi was delicious with a wide variety of flavors throughout the 15 course omakase. I never liked it uni (even after having tried it 6 times at different restaurants). However, the waitress convinced me to try their uni. I tried it and surprisingly, I loved it! It really does matter where you go for uni. The staff where friendly with very attentive service. My water glass was never empty for more then a minute. You should definitely check this place out if you love omakase.
… moreLoren A.B
Im definitely an Omakase lover and having tried many top sushi restaurants in the city, I have to add Ishikawa to my favorites list.
This omakase is modern, combining exquisite pieces with awesome flavors and textures, definitely gave me a “wow” factor.
One thing that IMPRESSED me is the use of Kama toro which is a rare piece since you can get only 2 pieces in a whole tuna ( collar area) and are considerably small. Not many restaurants get it since it’s limited and expensive.
All the pieces gave me a super pleasant sensation and trust me, you’ll get caviar, truffle, foie gras as well if season availability.
The ambiance is cool, chef Pham has a great personality and he knows what he’s doing putting his own expertise and passion into what he makes (his dad was his mentor).
Service very attentive as well.
See you soon!
… moreThis omakase is modern, combining exquisite pieces with awesome flavors and textures, definitely gave me a “wow” factor.
One thing that IMPRESSED me is the use of Kama toro which is a rare piece since you can get only 2 pieces in a whole tuna ( collar area) and are considerably small. Not many restaurants get it since it’s limited and expensive.
All the pieces gave me a super pleasant sensation and trust me, you’ll get caviar, truffle, foie gras as well if season availability.
The ambiance is cool, chef Pham has a great personality and he knows what he’s doing putting his own expertise and passion into what he makes (his dad was his mentor).
Service very attentive as well.
See you soon!
Stephanie Harmon
The sushi was amazing, the setting was off the chain. You felt like you are in on some secret that nobody else in the entire city knows. This small hidden space, tucked away in the Upper West Side. With just 12 chef counter seats, it’s super intimate. The wait staff are amazing and hyper focused on delivering an amazing experience. I don’t know if I’ve ever recommended anything as highly as I would this restaurant. we will visit every time we go to New York. LOVE! LOVE! LOVE!
… moreIsa PEREZ
Fav omakase in the city! My absolute favorite, food is delicious, place is intimate and chefs are so nice. If you are looking for good food and a good time, run!
… moreDat Ha
Food is awesome, the dishes are modern and creative, service is attentive and very helpful, the waitress help explain the dish and help us enjoy the meal when the chef is busy with preparing the next dish.
The highlight for me is A5 wagyu with wagyu fat powder, it literally melt in the your mouth. All other dishes are fresh and very tasty. We’re all full after the 17 dishes course.
Hot towels are provided before and after meals which is a nice touch.
We spent 200+ per person.
… moreThe highlight for me is A5 wagyu with wagyu fat powder, it literally melt in the your mouth. All other dishes are fresh and very tasty. We’re all full after the 17 dishes course.
Hot towels are provided before and after meals which is a nice touch.
We spent 200+ per person.