noda

chawanmushi was my fav

Eating at Noda was such a special experience all around. The ambiance, the service, and especially the food were exceptional on every level. This was a birthday dinner for me, but in the last minutes before our reservation (I was actually already at the restaurant) my husband got in a minor bicycle accident (but still scratched up and had to go to urgent care) and without hesitation they offered to rebook our reservation and were super worried for him as well. So we ended up back here a few weeks later and we thoroughly enjoyed the thoughtfulness of the team. The meal is 22 pieces (plus a dessert truffle) of the most delicious bites. I started getting full around the 14th or 15th piece and he was nice enough to give me the remaining pieces with less rice. The chef is very pleasant and watching him is also a treat in itself. Our server was knowledgeable on all aspects of our meal and not overbearing/snobby like certain other high-end omakase restaurants. This meal will cost you a pretty penny, especially with drinks, but you don't leave feeling like you didn't get your moneys worth.

This has to be my current favorite Omakase in nyc. The starting mushroom soup and uni custard was lovely. The fish was top quality with three variations of tuna.

The cocktails here really made the place stand out. I would recommend trying a couple even if your doing the wine pairing. My party ordered every cocktail on the menu and they give any cocktail bar a run for their money. My favorite was the yellow chartreuse and the peach bourbon one.

You can expect a $500 bill for a meal and a few drinks.

Absolutely stunning: decor, service, hospitality, and delectable Omakase sushi. Dramatic lighting and theater-like staging of dozens of sushi courses. Very relaxed zen vibes… wine pairing was full of surprises. Chef was friendly and engaging. Thank you for such a lovely and memorable evening team Noda!

Amazing experience. Such a warm and friendly environment in an elegant setting.