sushi AMANE

If I could give more than 5 stars, I absolutely would. My partner and I came here for my birthday dinner on a Tuesday evening and it ended up being just the 2 of us. It was truly a private dining experience. I’ve been to several omakase restaurants, but this one was the most memorable. The beauty of the restaurant lies in its simplicity, the hospitality was warm and attentive and every dish was exceptional in taste and presentation. I highly recommend Sushi Amane for anyone interested.

Service and atmosphere don't match the price point. I arrived about 5 minutes early and thought I was at the wrong place because all the lights were off and the storefront had a different name. Apparently you're supposed to walk through that restaurant and go to the basement. I was told to wait by the tables downstairs, which is right next to the bathroom by the stairs. While I waited I heard the waiters urinate and stomp up and down the stairs, which I don't expect to hear at a $250pp price point. I don't understand why they couldn't just seat me right away (5:30 reservation yet seated around 5:45). The chef is very nice and the food is fine. I particularly enjoyed the baby tuna with torched skin, which I haven't had before. But other than that, everything else fell flat. Good, but not memorable. Lost momentum half way through. Then comes the funny part. There were 2 waiters and a total of 3 customers that Sunday night, yet the service was slow. They didn't clear my plates fast enough because they were busy on their cell phones that the chef had to clear them. They even brought spoons for the wrong course to the other party so the chef had to correct them. Perhaps they are new? I was also asking for decaf teas at the beginning of the meal, so it's pretty obvious that I won't be drinking caffeinated green tea at the end of the meal, yet he brought it any way. Other omakase restaurants serve decaf teas at the end if it's dinner service. Is this the type of attentiveness I can expect only from $400+ omakase restaurants now? And here's the real kicker. When I asked for the check to pay for my drinks, the waiter explained that he will charge the total amount to the same credit card because that's "better" for them. I was a bit confused since I'm used to paying for the omakase portion ahead of time through Tock and paying any extras after the meal. So I just assumed he meant he'll just add it on to that tab. Then later, he brings what looks like a receipt, so I get ready to leave. But he chases me down and says I didn't pay. And I was so confused? He said he already refunded my Tock charge and asked me to pay for the whole meal again. I didn't see what the point of doing this was, but I gave him my credit card. And when I saw the credit card receipt, I realized why he was doing this. According to Tock and their website, they charge a 10% service fee. But if he cancels that charge and recharges my credit card for the whole meal, he can ask for at least 18% tip on the whole bill ($250pp + any extras), which is why it's "better" for them. Needless to say, I left with a bad taste in my mouth and will not be coming back.

Phenomenal menu with a very strong otsumami lineup followed by a classic style of nigiri, where chef displays a variety of rice making techniques. Deserving of a Michelin star, Amane is one of the most traditional edomae style Omakase counters in NYC.

Sehr kleines, besterntes Restaurant mit ausgezeichnetem Omakase an der Esstheke. Der Service ist sehr zuvorkommend und freundlich.

We had an amazing dining experience here! Food, ambiance, and service was exceptional.

Food is great and service is amazing too. One of the best omakase I had in nyc. Chef is very professional and their Japanese service makes you feel so comfortable rather than those who ask for high tips. Every pieces of sushi is so fresh and perfectly prepared. The monkfish liver is so smooth and melting in my mouth. Scallop is very fresh so is the uni. Only thing is that the appetiser portion could be slightly bigger. Overall 10/10. Highly recommended!

Hands down the best omakase I’ve ever tried. Their fish is top quality and it is undeniably the freshest. Tomoyuki Hayashi is an extremely skilled and creative chef that is able to broaden the traditional flavours of Japanese cuisine and turn them into a mouth watering and exquisite experience. Definitely a must try if you are into Japanese culture and in town. I can’t say enough about the quality of this restaurant.