“I really struggled with Shiki. I wanted a more affordable omakase place, but it ended up feeling like it was neither here nor there?”
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“I really struggled with Shiki. I wanted a more affordable omakase place, but it ended up feeling like it was neither here nor there?”
“I've tried both. They are about the same experience wise. My personal opinion is that most of the 100$ omakases really are similar quality wise”
“Tried and honestly not impressed. Your paying 65$ for 12 pieces of sushi that were pre-decided that does not show any particular creativity on sushi chefs part and no effort to really show case fish.”
“Casual omakase: shiki (soho)”
“Shiki omakase was high quality with a nice ambience for around $100/pp for their 17 piece set”
“Shiki Omakase, 80 for 11 courses, 100 for 17.”
“Sushi Omakases: Sanyuu West Shiki Omakase”
“It’s a pretty good and straightforward 12 course omakase for $65/pp.”
“Shiki - Very nice food but the service really stood out.”
“Shiki omakase for $65, yes you heard right, $65 is hands down the best one I’ve had in the city, only topped by one I had in Japan”
“amazing quality and execution for the price, and really friendly service”
“adding Shiki if you want sushi but downtown and a quicker (60 Minute) omakase instead of Tanoshi’s 90 minute one.”
“I enjoyed Shiki Omakase far more than Shinn East and they're about the same price.”
“My favorite omakase is Shiki Omakase.”
“Had a pretty bad experience here, service isn’t great”
“it was better than shinn in my opinion. Highly recommend”
“Shiki omakase was great”
“I think Shiki does a pretty inventive one, especially their add ons after the official onakase.”
“I feel like Shiki doesn't get enough attention and Shinn East is overrated.”
“My first time trying omakase and thought the same.”
“the fish isn’t anything special either”
“Shiki had a bit more of a fusion twist to some of their pieces which was fun though.”
“Shiki on Houston is quality and I’ve found it to be a bit more fun. Their pieces are a little more innovative and their add ons at the end are extraordinary.”
“I grew up in food service and love Shiki”
“Shiki omakase. 70 or something for a quick omakase. Really good”
“Shiki omakase”
“Shiki > Debutea and/or Sweet Rehab”
“Four of these places, Lin, East, Shiki, 13 water I think represent everything wrong with Omakase in Manhattan as they are fairly cookie cutter menus”
“I quite liked it.”
“$$$: Wayan, Shiki omakase, Potluck Club, Sadelles, Song E napule, Momoya”
“Shinn East, Shiki, 13 water are some of the more popular ones here.”
“their omakase is quality and has some really interesting pieces in it. Less traditional but still delicious.”
“Shiki”
“I really enjoyed shiki”
“Otherwise, Shiki on Houston might be fun. It’s quick and easy and has some interesting pieces that make it unique.”
“Shiki is absolutely fantastic for $65pp”
“Shinn east and Shiki”
“I have no problem taking them to Shiki Omakase and Shirokuro as have been solid every time I go as a first time.”
“I quite liked it.”
“Shiki is better and lets you do BYOB for 20$ corkage fee.”
“One of my faves!!!”
“Seconding this”
“shiki omakase”
“Shiki is great!”
“Shiki on Houston is my go to EVERYTIME I'm in NYC at 100$ before tax”
“Shiki omakase is great”
“They are essentially commodifying omakase for an audience that doesn't know what Omakase is.”
“But to be honest, loved Shiki Omakase Even more for a fraction of the cost.”
“Shiki”
“I love Shiki”