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CategoriesSushi Bars, Japanese
Location332 E 9th St, New York, NY
Gift Tips
- Book the 12–15 course omakase ($85) to get a full tasting that includes nigiri, a hand roll, and uni/ikura — great value for a special meal.
- Bring your own bottle (BYOB) to pair a favorite wine or sake with the omakase and keep the bill lower.
- Ask the chef for recommendations or to highlight favorites like scallop with caviar, otoro with caviar, or hamachi with torched shishito peppers.
- Request seating at the sushi bar to watch the chefs prepare each course and enjoy the intimate, counter-focused experience.
- If you prefer fewer truffle-forward pieces, mention that to the chef when you arrive so they can adjust seasoning and toppings.
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Price$$$$
AmbienceCasual, Classy
Hours
Monday-Thursday, Sunday: 5PM-10PMFriday-Saturday: 5PM-11PM
Sushi Kai - East Village is a small omakase-style sushi bar in New York's East Village (NY 10003). The restaurant centers on chef-led tasting menus served at a compact sushi counter, creating a focused and personal dining experience.
- Ambiance: Casual yet classy counter seating in an intimate East Village setting.
- Cuisine: All-omakase Japanese sushi focused on nigiri and seasonal seafood.
- Highlights: Affordable multi-course omakase, BYOB option, and attentive chef-driven service.
The omakase at Sushi Kai typically runs through a dozen or more courses that mix nigiri, small starters, and a hand roll. Portions and toppings can be creative — examples include scallop with caviar, otoro with caviar or uni, and torched hamachi with shishito pepper — and the menu often changes to reflect seasonal ingredients.
Seating is intimate with most guests at the counter, so conversations are close and the chefs are able to pace each course. The BYOB policy makes it easy to pair a favorite bottle with the tasting, and service is generally attentive and welcoming. Sushi Kai is a good choice for a reasonably priced, chef-driven sushi night in the East Village whether it's a date, a special occasion, or a treat-yourself meal.
Customer Reviews
Have recently become a sushi person and this was my second time doing omakase ever. Would recommend esp if you're wanting to try out omakase in the city... read review
This is one of my favorite recent Omakases. There are some inventive elements that might turn off some purists, but flavors were paired impeccably. BYOB policy read review
We were walking around the Village and turns out had reservations for my birthday. We passed by some person on a stoop smoking, which I didn't think much of... read review
TJ R.
01/10/2026
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