Nakaji

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in:Best of the best Omakase NYC3 pts
“My personal favorite is Nakaji who is pretty traditional and less creative than others. The otsumami is a weaker than others here but the neta and shari are the best.”
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in:Sushi Noz vs Yoshino3 pts
replying to u/banallthemusic: Thoughts on nakaji?
“Definitely among the group of top edomae sushi places in the city. Less technically sophisticated than the others, more traditional larger nigiri (which I’m preferential too), often rather interesting neta, though slightly less well rounded overall, at least in my experience.”
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in:Sushi Noz vs Yoshino2 pts
replying to u/banallthemusic: Thoughts on nakaji?
“It's very good omakase though not as good/consistent throughout the whole meal as Yoshino/Sho/Noz but it's my favorite experience. Nakaji is just hilarious and gets downwright drunk a lot of meals lol, it's consistently a fun meal”
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in:If you could only order one menu item in all of NYC, what would it be? (Stolen from r/philadelphiaeats25 pts
“The uni tasting at nakaji.”
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in:What is Currently the Best Restaurant in NYC Right Now?19 pts
“Sushi: nakaji”
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in:Nakazawa vs. Zo vs. Shuko - help!!10 pts
“Step down price wise ($350ish) Nakaji or The Den @ Azabu”
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in:Non-Americans of NYC -- which restaurant in the city has the best version/showcase of your home country's food?5 pts
“for sushi Nakaji”
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in:Is there any must-try omakase places that I am missing?3 pts
“Nakaji’s sushi part is alotttt better than their appetizers and chef is hilarious.”
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in:Favorite Omakase in Manhattan3 pts
“nakaji is great! elegant setting but not stuffy, and chef and staff are so warm and personable. courses are wonderful, obviously.”
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in:Sushi Nakazawa Disappointment2 pts
replying to u/yitianjian: Also sure Masa is insanely overpriced, but Masa and Ichimaru would compare favorably to a lot of top sushi restaurants in Tokyo
“The first time I went, I did not like it but it's grown on me. While I don't enjoy the taste of all of the food (specifically the appetizers), I have an immense appreciation for it and his focus on seasonality.”
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in:Sushi Noz vs Yoshino2 pts
replying to u/banallthemusic: Thoughts on nakaji?
“I liked Nakaji a lot. Great service there”
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in:My Thoughts on Pete Wells' T100 and Snubs1 pts
“Nakaji had it a couple weeks ago when I went again. They were outstanding and unique. A tad hint of bitterness really made it way better.”
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in:Omakase experience guide by price range 1 pts
“Nakaji has the best auction grade uni, period.”
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in:Joji vs Nakaji1 pts
“Nakaji was an extremely disappointing for us. We were the only people during his early seating and he was barely out in the sushi counter.”
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in:Of the five 3 Star restaurants (Jungsik, Eleven Madison Park, Le Bernadin, Per Se and Masa) which would you recommend and why?30 pts
“i overall prefer shion/noz/yoshino/nakaji”
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in:Is there any must-try omakase places that I am missing?25 pts
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in:Your favorite Japanese spots8 pts
“nakaji (chinatown) is my favorite upscale omakase spot”
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in:Best Overall Omakase8 pts
“Otherwise my favorite below $400pp: Nakaji ($365)”
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in:High-end omakase for special occasion (recs request) 7 pts
“Love nakaji”
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in:For those that have eaten as Masa. Have you had better Omakase elsewhere? I'm just trying to find out if its that good, or if the location / hype gives it the premium.7 pts
“Other favorites include Nakaji and Yoshino”
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in:Is there any must-try omakase places that I am missing?5 pts
“Nakaji is also an option but it’s best to go with a regular customer.”
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in:Where am I going for next omakase?5 pts
“a natural progression may be to continue down the path of edomae style then the path may be Kosaka > Nakaji, Noda > Sushi Noz.”
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in:Joji vs Nakaji4 pts
“I think Nakaji is one of the absolute best in the city.”
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in:High-end omakase for special occasion (recs request) 3 pts
replying to u/bns808: Yes I feel so silly because both of those are booked, they’re my top 2 right now - I’m on waitlists for both noz and yoshino but will try calling them when they open to see if there’s anything I can do or hope someone cancels. I figured with the price they wouldn’t get booked as quickly as other places around the city that are popular but I was wrong
“I love nakaji but it can be a bit hit or miss depending on how authentic an omakase you like.”
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in:Best and worst sushi omakase in NYC. And why?3 pts
replying to u/JKBFree: Not gonna lie, but all omakases in ny are horribly overpriced after being in japan. But with that said, 15 east was quite memorable. Was a bit ago but in my mind, still stands out for service and quality.
“But I certainly think Nakaji, Noz, and Shion were comparable to Japan, albeit not like tablelog gold.”
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in:Best and worst sushi omakase in NYC. And why?3 pts
replying to u/funnyastroxbl: Best omakase: nakaji, joji, yoshino, shion. I didn’t love noz as much. Worst? Idk
“nakaji! my brother is a bartender there haha, the food is INCREDIBLE”
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in:Is there any must-try omakase places that I am missing?2 pts
“Joji and nakaji should be on this list”
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in:High-end omakase for special occasion (recs request) 2 pts
“Nakaji is SO fun!! The chef with drink with you and is such a character.”
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in:Best and worst sushi omakase in NYC. And why?2 pts
“Best omakase: nakaji, joji, yoshino, shion.”
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in:Joji vs Nakaji2 pts
“Both great.”
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in:Best Japanese in Manhattan that's not sushi/ramen? 2 pts
“it’s an intimate space with a great small bar menu.”
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in:Most Luxurious but Affordable Omakase in NYC?2 pts
replying to u/bruiserbrody45: Nakaji. Somewhat hidden. Very cool vibe. Feels fancy. may be right over $400 after tax and tip though
“Absolutely my favorite outside of the 500 plus places.”
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in:BEST traditional (nigiri based) omakase for max 1k for 2 people2 pts
“My favorite traditional Edomae style sushiyas in the city: Nakaji \~$365”
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in:Omakase recommendations that's not SHO or Yoshino or nakazawa2 pts
“Tsukimi in the East Village and Nakaji in Chinatown are excellent and far easier to book.”
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in:What's the best and most expensive restaurant you've ever been to here?1 pts
replying to u/kates666: Loved Noz but would say it’s about 40% overpriced. Had as good/better for much less.
“Nakaji is in fact my 2nd favorite sushi in the city after Noz, so if you have places of that kind, would love to hear those as well.”
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in:What's the best and most expensive restaurant you've ever been to here?1 pts
replying to u/funnyastroxbl: Have you done Joji or nakaji or noz? Curious how any of those stack up for you
“Nakaji is my least favorite and frankly not in the same tier food wise.”
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in:What's the best and most expensive restaurant you've ever been to here?1 pts
replying to u/funnyastroxbl: Have you done Joji or nakaji or noz? Curious how any of those stack up for you
“I did not like Nakaji, but never got to experience Ginza”
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in:What's the best and most expensive restaurant you've ever been to here?1 pts
“I've been twice and am looking forward to the day I can go again”
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in:Best Japanese restaurant you've been to in NYC?1 pts
“Nakaji is hands down the best”
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in:What's with the hate on Sugarfish?1 pts
“If you want good sushi in New York, either give up now or get/be rich and go to Nakaji”
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in:Tips for omakase in NYC? 1 pts
“try The Den in TriBeCa, Sushi Mumi in the East Village or Nakaji.”
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in:Sushi Kosaka? (Or najaki?)1 pts
“Nakaji is amazing and notably better in my mind than both Icca and Kosaka.”
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in:Joji vs Nakaji1 pts
“I’d go to Nakaji again first.”
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in:Joji vs Nakaji1 pts
“Personally I would do Nakaji”
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in:For those that have eaten as Masa. Have you had better Omakase elsewhere? I'm just trying to find out if its that good, or if the location / hype gives it the premium.1 pts
“Najaki and Shion 69 Leonard are two of my favorite dining experiences of all time.”
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in:Good sushi spots in/near east village?1 pts
“Nakaji is definitely my favorite sub $500 pp sushi in the city.”
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in:Most Luxurious but Affordable Omakase in NYC?1 pts
“if you want quality fish - Noz Market & Nakaji are my top picks.”
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in:Ny in two weeks. Finalizing my restaurant list1 pts
replying to u/Grose040791: Yes I think I might skip Sugarfish. My friend and I will probably just walk into a decent looking sushi place. I live in the desert so I’m sure any type of sushi from NY would blow me away lol!
“Nakaji would be my req.”
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in:Best delivery sushi in lower Manhattan?!1 pts
“Shoot 69, Ito, Nakaji are all great. Not sure if they deliver but I’ve dined at them each…”
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