Kazumi Omakase

"Sub-$100 omakases are opening at an alarming rate in New York, but Kazumi is still notable for a meal that tastes more expensive than it is. For $75, you get a dozen pieces of simple but good nigiri—like kanpachi with a little bite, or king salmon with miso beans. You’ll also get some luxurious pieces, like torched otoro with caviar, Hokkaido uni, and torched a5 wagyu—as well as a dainty piece of yuzu cheesecake for dessert. This is a great spot for a casual date that won’t completely break the bank, or a solo dinner to celebrate making it through the week." - willa moore, will hartman, sonal shah, neha talreja, arden shore

"From the near-perfect texture of the nigiri to the constant refilling of your water glass, Kazumi Omakase in Greenwich Village earns its $75 price-tag thanks to its level of attentiveness. Like a lot of the other spots on this guide, you get an hour to eat your 12 pieces, made with classic fish like kanpachi, madai, and all three fatty levels of tuna, and the meal finishes off with the world’s most adorable piece of yuzu basque cheesecake. The difference with Kazumi (besides the soundtrack of outdated Top 40 hits) is that there is no gimmick here: it’s just you, your chef, and the fish they put in front of you, making it great for a casual experience that’ll leave you satisfied and, with all that water, well hydrated." - neha talreja, bryan kim, kenny yang, hannah albertine, will hartman

"The sushi at Kazumi Omakase in Greenwich Village tastes more expensive than it is. For $75, you’ll eat 12 pieces of simple, almost-naked nigiri while listening to Top 40 from two years ago. Pieces are standard but noticeably cared for, like kanpachi with just a bit of chew, king salmon with miso beans, torched otoro with caviar, creamy Hokkaido uni, a5 wagyu, and an adorable slice of yuzu cheesecake for dessert. Expect a crowd that's just as dependable as the fish, especially if you like eavesdropping on software developers with $250k salaries who are out for a casual meal or influencers talking about making summer content in Nice. Torched O Toro with Caviarphoto credit: Will Hartman King Salmon with Miso Beansphoto credit: Will Hartman Hokkaido Uniphoto credit: Will Hartman" - Will Hartman

"We need to double check, but we think that there must be a statute in the NYC zoning code that every other omakase bar that opens between Houston and 14th Street has to keep its price tag under $100. Kazumi in the West Village falls under that category, and you’ll get 13 courses for $75. They also have beer, wine, and sake." - Will Hartman, Willa Moore

$75 - 12 pc