"Sub-$100 omakase places have taken over lower Manhattan, and most of them follow the same formula: straightforward nigiri like akami and kinmedai delivered nonstop in a quiet, spartan room over the course of roughly an hour. Sanyuu West, a generically pleasant Chelsea spot with about 15 stools around a U-shape counter, fits the description. They offer a 15-course, $78 meal that does very little to set itself apart. If you’re just dipping your toes into the sushi omakase scene, this is a fine, relatively affordable option. But if you’ve already tried similar spots, you’re bound to get bored when they trot out the usual toro topped with caviar. At our current omakase-filled point on the NYC timeline, even that luxury has begun to feel routine. photo credit: Sanyuu West photo credit: Sanyuu West photo credit: Sanyuu West" - Bryan Kim
