Sushi Ishikawa New York - Buy Reservations

Service was decidedly unfriendly with dishes often being dropped at the table with barely a few words. Some dishes were good. Most tasted either overwhelmingly of being torched with a butane torch or were overly adorned with distracting extras. The pairings (sake and wine) didn't even pretend to be actually "paired" with anything. Overall an incredibly disappointing $250+ p.p.

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The best non-stared omakase EVER! The chef created a really fun dining experience. The material they used was so fresh and tasty. I LOVE the fact they added cavier to various pieces. Would definitely come back again!

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Elegant space and excellent dinning experience

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I've been to several Omakase in different places and this one did not disappoint. For 16 courses (1 extra) cost was $185 which is fairly typical. The main difference from my other experiences was not sitting at a chef's table/chef's counter. This round was at a table where they brought everything out pre-plated for everyone. Still enjoyable however I'd recommend getting a seat where you get to watch the action. Our server was very knowledgeable and gave recommendations for sake that paired nicely. One in the group had a shellfish allergy and the server was very clear to inform us of the differences when bringing out the various dishes that were modified. The first two pieces I was a bit worried as there seemed to be a big portion of wasabi which I can take in small doses. No one else seemed to have an issue, just me. After the first two selections, I had a much more enjoyable experience. Every bite was a unique and flavorful, everyone enjoyed the meal.

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[tldr; 4 star for looking for fancy eats, 2 star for people looking for proper Omakase][Basics] Omakase-only (15 course). I am a sushi advocate, once living by Tsukiji, Tokyo and had daily Omakase for breakfast.[Normal dining] Pretty decent fine dining experience. Although sitting in a slightly crowded greenhouse isn't as pleasing, but the food was good. All courses are served with a separate plate, creating a special experience. All the serving quickly adds up to 2hrs for dinner. Would have given more credit if not for the significant service change once the tent got crowded and the server racial profiling.[Epicure] The menu shows total lack of Omakase ability. EVERY single serve was topped with something, throwing off the delicate taste of the seafood. It is as if they are justifying the cost by loads of caviar and truffle, instead of serving seasonal bests processed at its prime, which is the whole point of Omakase. You won't get served much seasonal or local seafood but instead fancy typical ones (scallop, uni, fatty tuna). This shows lack of seafood knowledge and care for seasonal goods. I would be ashamed to recommend Ishikawa to my Japanese friends if they are looking for real Omakase in NYC. I can only give credit to experimentation on new flavor combincations.

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Wow! If you're looking for an Omakase set w unique flavor profiles, this place is it. We came on a Friday night and it wasn't too busy. Currently, they don't offer counter seats but they do bring it out one by one so it was still a nice experience. The Omakase starts at $135pp and it was amazing. The first 4 pieces were good, they were simple and well executed but the real show didn't start until the 5th. We were warned by our waiter that it was gonna be fun from there and he was not wrong. Each and every bite was so delicious. They handled the fish well and the pieces had ingredients such as caviar, gold flakes etc. I've been to a hand full of Omakase and this is made top 2. We didn't do the sake pairing but tried 3 sake that was recommended to us at each stage of the menu and we enjoyed it. I highly recommend Ishikawa for a nice date night. Food, service, ambiance, value 5/5.

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Recommended by a friend last minute I was probably only able to get a reservation because it was the dead of winter/omicron. They had the makeshift covered rooms outside with heaters that worked well enough for me. Honestly I was just happy I didn't miss out on the experience. It's hard to say anything new but to summarize it was a wonderful balance between sushi as art and decadence. Usually after an omakase I'll order one or two of my favorites a la carte if available, this day I basically reordered the entire omakase menu twice. Staff was working hard and diligently through the cold. Everyone seemed to be holding safe standards. The sake pairing was also very much on point and not too pricey of an addition. Overall loved it, I'll be back!

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Every piece of the omakase melts in your mouth along with being stunning to look at. The outdoor hut is actually very warm (went on a freezing night). The server was so kind and explained each piece. We had the sake pairing which are all delicious. This place does not disappoint for the price.

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The omakase was such an amazing feast! Not only because all the ingredients were fresh (which should be a given), but also the combination of flavors were surprisingly tasty. I loved every single omakase dish and it's hard to pick a favorite. The signature seven-day dry-aged toro with truffle was as good as you could ever imagine. The Maine lobster with salmon roe had both the lobster texture and the salty fishy flavor. I would say the dish that pleasantly surprised me the most was the hand roll with toro, uni and salmon roe. From the outside you probably would ignore this tiny little restaurant, but the quality of food, innovative combination of flavor and the really affordable price ($135 for 15 pieces) consisted to other omakase in NYC would really different this one from the others.

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First, the good: the wait staff is beyond lovely and works so hard. The flow of the restaurant does not make their job easy, but they took great care of everyone with a smile on their faces. Also, the bathroom was impeccably clean. I wanted this to be my new favorite omakase place in the city, but there were a lot of issues. Maybe this would be better if they were seating people at the counter. 1. We arrived 5 minutes early and were not seated until 15 minutes later (so 10 minutes after our reservation). It was 19 degrees out and waiting 15 minutes in the middle of the sidewalk was unpleasant. It became apparent that the wait was a product of the total inefficiency of the restaurant (more on that below).2. There is no indoor dining, only outdoor dining in a "patio" aka aluminum and plexiglass box with several electric heaters. If COVID is the concern here, we might has well have eaten indoors since the box was more cramped than the restaurant. We were seated by the entrance and while we were warm at the beginning, by the end of the meal (2 hours later) my husband and I were uncomfortably cold. 3. The restaurant is very inefficient, which contributes to slow dining times, and translates to a long wait between courses. For example, they brought each course out one by one to each table from the kitchen, on a new plate everytime. The wait staff was running back and forth the entire night dropping off plates, picking up plates, etc. We waited 12 minutes (!!) between our second and third course. For a 15 course omakase that is a problem. Luckily it sped up over the course of the evening, but it was very inconsistent and we spent much of our 2 hours not eating but rather waiting for the next course. The couple next to us was visibly irritated about this also and kept flagging the waiter down to bring out the pieces faster. As the guy next to us said, "I'm so hungry I could eat this plant next to me". 4) Out of the 15 pieces, I probably liked half. As others have mentioned, they seem to be compensating for the quality of the fish by throwing a ton of toppings on the sushi. I am by no means a sushi purist but in several pieces one particular flavor would be overpowering (eg citrus, chili). Truffle and caviar, which admittedly are high quality ingredients, were used in excess, almost as if to justify the cost. There were a couple of standout pieces, but also several pieces that were noticeably rubbery and did not appear fresh. For $350 total, I've had significantly better experiences. The patio, the waiters running around in a frenzy, waiting too long for courses, and the fish itself were all reasons I would not return.

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I heard a lot of good things about this place so I wanted to try it for my birthday. It was good. One of the better omakase I've had but I wouldn't say it was the best. I booked a table for 5:30pm at their outdoor greenhouse patio for a Thursday night so it wasn't too busy. I had a decent amount of space away from other customers. Checking in was easy. You give them your name and they'll check your vaccine card. Their chopstick holders are so cute. I had a watermelon and a little dog. Price - $135 a person and an additional $20 more for wagyu. I had a total of 16 pieces and 1 dessert. Service - Exceptional! Everyone was friendly. The staff were very knowledgeable about each pieces. When they had you the piece, they'll explain what the fish is, what its topped with and how to eat it. I had a piece 3 different fishes and had to eat two together and 1 separately. Food - They use SO MANY expensive ingredients which kind of justify the price. I had a few pieces topped with Caviar, truffle and foie gras... even gold flakes. They also used Dungeness crab, lobster and oyster. I never had so many fancy ingredients in one omakase meal. Sadly, I felt like it mask the freshness and taste of the fish which should be the main focus. I had an Otoro with caviar and Dungeness crab and all I tasted was the crab. The food was still really good! My favorite piece was the fatty cheek from a Bluefin Tuna. It melted in my mouth and tasted like heaven. Since it was my birthday, they graciously put a candle on my dessert plate. The dessert was a good matcha coconut pudding. I normally do not like coconut but this did not turn me off. I finished the whole thing. Overall it was a good experience! I was not hungry at the end like I usually am with Omakase.

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$155 pp. Made the reservation through Resy. Very straightforward. We also prepaid the meals on Resy. The service was great and so as the food! Great value with the price. They have a variety of fishes and flavours! The meal was super filling and fishes were fresh. I'd definitely come back again.

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The priciest Omakase is worth every penny - high quality fish, premium ingredients, sitting on a bed of perfectly vinegared sauced and temperatured rice. There are many places that cost more while giving less, and this is the opposite. Such a great deal and one of the best spots for sushi in the city. Definitely ask for counter seating so you can watch the chefs do their magic.

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