Omakase Room by Shin

Japanese restaurant · Midtown West

Omakase Room by Shin

Japanese restaurant · Midtown West

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145 W 53rd St, New York, NY 10019, USA

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14-course omakase with fresh seasonal fish, engaging chef  

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145 W 53rd St, New York, NY 10019, USA Get directions

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NYC Food Hall Shaver Hall Is Opening With a Cheese Conveyor Belt Bar | Eater NY

"A full-service omakase led by Chicago chef BK Park (who runs Juno Sushi and Mako Chicago) that will operate as a high-end, sit-down experience in New York. The meal is described as lasting two and a half hours with “traditional and modern preparations” applied to seafood and produce. Park expressed a desire to join New York’s culinary scene, writing: “I’ve always wanted to be part of New York City’s vibrant and diverse culinary scene,” Park writes, “so when the opportunity presented itself, it felt like the right time to expand and push myself creatively.”" - Nadia Chaudhury

https://ny.eater.com/2025/4/29/24419447/shaver-hall-nyc-food-hall-opening-omakase-restaurant-chef-bk-park-lord-and-taylor
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Where to Eat Sushi in New York City

"I’ve spent years in New York wanting to go for an omakase at a price I won’t feel deeply guilty about later. It’s a tall order. But when I heard about Shin’s omakase, which will run you $175 for 14 courses, my ears perked up. Then, I ate my way through a meal of sweet seasonal clam broth, gorgeous sea bream nigiri, a decadent hand roll stuffed with Japanese uni, plus 11 other tasty things, and I realized I’d found what I’d been looking for. Chef Shin, for starters, is a subtle comedian, and a tactile teacher—so sitting at this intimate sushi bar not only means delicate, fresh seafood, but good chats; and questions about ingredients might mean a hunk of wasabi or a tray of artfully arranged shiso flowers is thrust into your hands for you to sniff, taste, and inspect. The Midtown location, on a cut-through between W 53rd and W 54th, is surprisingly laid-back for this part of the city, but really convenient if, say, you’re splurging on dinner-and-a-show for a special occasion: Broadway is just around the corner. —Megan Spurrell, associate director, articles"

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The Best New Restaurants in New York City

"I’ve spent years in New York wanting to go for an omakase at a price I won’t feel deeply guilty about later. It’s a tall order. But when I heard about Shin’s omakase, which will run you $175 for 14 courses, my ears perked up. Then, I ate my way through a meal of sweet seasonal clam broth, gorgeous sea bream nigiri, a decadent hand roll stuffed with Japanese uni, plus 11 other tasty things, and I realized I’d found what I’d been looking for. Chef Shin, for starters, is a subtle comedian, and a tactile teacher—so sitting at this intimate sushi bar not only means delicate, fresh seafood, but good chats; and questions about ingredients might mean a hunk of wasabi or a tray of artfully arranged shiso flowers is thrust into your hands for you to sniff, taste, and inspect. The Midtown location, on a cut-through between W 53rd and W 54th, is surprisingly laid-back for this part of the city, but really convenient if, say, you’re splurging on dinner-and-a-show for a special occasion: Broadway is just around the corner. —M.S." - CNT Editors

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$175 - 14 courses, for fish quality and room a great deal "Two seasonal appetizers — like a summertime grilled eel with buckwheat and a delicate geoduck clam chawanmushi — kick off this medium-length omakase, which quickly moves straight into kampachi nigiri. Chef serves six pieces of nigiri, including buttery Ora King salmon and a tuna block of akami, chutoro, and a toro hand roll. A warm take on nigiri features grilled sea eel accented with a few drops of a thick salty-sweet soy sauce and concludes with an uni hand roll before moving into a geoduck clam miso soup and chef’s signature cloud-like tamago." – FOUND

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Ashley Song

Google
My boyfriend wanted to celebrate his graduation with an omakase and we’re both happy we picked this one! Chef Shin’s nigiri is delicious, and combines the freshest ingredients from Japan. Very authentic. The staff kindly recommended the sake to pair with our meal and it was uniquely floral and rich. They also have a great Japanese whiskey selection! I was surprised to see this rare Hakushu bottle so we both had a glass at the end :) Highly recommend this place for date night or special occasion!

Adam Raiffe

Google
At Omakase Room by Shin, you don’t just eat—you embark. Slip behind the sliding door off an unassuming West Village street, and you’re whisked into a world of whisper-thin fish, wrist-flick precision, and wasabi with a purpose. Chef Shin glides through the evening like a storyteller with a knife, weaving morsels of myth and mouthfuls of history between courses. One moment, you’re savoring Hokkaido scallop crowned with caviar; the next, you’re hearing tales of Tokyo’s Tsukiji market or how a specific vinegar is aged in barrels older than the chef himself. His patter is playful but never performative—like sushi stand-up with a PhD in provenance. The sequence is splendidly paced. There’s buttery buri that melts into memory, fire-kissed nodoguro that makes you momentarily mute, and uni so bright it practically glows. Each bite feels intentional and inimitable—no repeats, no fillers, no lazy tuna cop-outs. Presentation leans toward minimalist magic: an amber slice of kinmedai resting on perfect pearlescent rice, brushed with tare like a final kiss. With only a handful of seats, the setting feels sacred but never stuffy. Guests lean in, clink sake, and swoon collectively. It’s dinner as dialogue, as design, as delicate theater. Yes, it’s a splurge. But for an evening of edible art, sharp wit, and unforgettable fish, Omakase Room by Shin slices straight to the soul.

Marisol Rodriguez

Google
This has been the most DELIGHTFUL Dinner experience of our lives!! Quick background story: Coming here was pure coincidence as my mother (Marisol) & I were on our way to another restaurant and as soon as we walked by the restaurant and I read Omakase, I got so excited and we both agreed we had to stop by and check out the menu. Without any previous reservation, we walked in and with so much kindness, Jo (the host/dining attendant) welcomed us, explained the concept of the restaurant and said we could join. As we were about to be seated Marisol immediately recognized the chef!! She remembered him from a previous sushi restaurant over 15 years ago. I was shocked as we are not locals and we only visit NYC once or maybe twice a year for work. We immediately shared this with the absolutely amazing master chef, Shin! He was so delighted to know we were a return customer but at his new restaurant. Shin & Jo made sure we had the most lovely dinner. I even got emotional and teary-eyed because my dream is to one day go to Japan and have a traditional Omakase experience, and Omakase Room by Shin definitely made me feel like I transported to Japan! It felt very authentic, each course had a story to tell by Shin. It was quite impressive seeing Shin cook, prepare each dish with so much love and precision, all while he kept his station immaculately clean and also socialized with us in between courses. Previous to this experience, Marisol had never been to an Omakase before and I’ve only gone once (nowhere near this experience!! Too modernized rather than traditional). We both left with so much joy and with full heart and belly! Aside from de exquisite meal, we had the best experience and it was all because of master chef Shin & Jo. We truly believe we were ment to stumble upon Omakase Room by Shin…No encounters are accidental, only destined. Until we meet again, friends! With love from Puerto Rico, Sisi & Marisol

Samantha Thomas

Google
We came here for an anniversary and it did not disappoint!! I loved how intimate it felt and the hosts and chef took great care of us. We got the pairing and thought it was perfect with the menu. The fish was as fresh as it gets and the other dishes were incredibly flavorful. Will be back!

Danny

Google
Graciously kind service. I never got her name, but she truly made the night memorable. The chef was amazingly fun and cool, bringing a relaxed and chill vibe to the evening. The minimalistic atmosphere perfectly complemented the experience. Every piece of sushi was a hit! Fresh, delicious, and thoughtfully crafted. From start to finish, it was a marvelous adventure. I highly recommend it. For the quality, it’s definitely worth it.

Maria P

Google
Beautiful intimate space with fantastic omakase. The quality of the fish was amazing and the rice melted in your mouth. Tamago was also very good. The chef was so sweet and funny and adapted to all our requests. Definitely recommend

Ste Joh

Google
We came from D.C. and L.A. for my mom’s 70th birthday celebration and it was everything we could have wanted and more! The restaurant was beautifully designed with great views of the chef at work. Highly highly recommend the drink pairing menu. It was very thoughtful wine/sake list tailored by the chef that truly enhanced each course. The service was phenomenal, our waitress explained the origin of each beverage and included a birthday celebration finale. We even took pictures of some bottles because we knew we would HAVE to try those again. A once in a lifetime meal by a once in a generation chef. 10 out of 10 would recommend.

Stephen Lai

Google
Had a romantic dinner Tuesdays evening. Only seating that evening. This experience was as close as you get to an authentic omekase in Japan, with a twist. Instead of normally adding soy sauce Chef Shin would make a slight variation in the flavour. Little more smokey flavours on some items made it pair well with the sake we had. Sourcing each seafood from around the world it was great to see other countries can offer up this quality. Great resteraunt to have a nice night out!
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Dorothy N.

Yelp
This was my first ever experience at an Omakase Restaurant and I fell in LOVE! The service was absolutely amazing. Every single item was carved to perfection and there were a ton of variety in all of them. The ambiance inside is beautiful, the wooden panels gave it a modern artistic feel. This is the perfect date spot!
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Patrick W.

Yelp
TLDR: Omakase Room by Shin is quite unassuming but if you're more into traditional omakase, worth a visit. Very unique shari and some nice signature items. Surprised not one person has reviewed this spot but let's break the ice baby. Very unexpected meal but we enjoyed our omakase here very much. They occupy the space that was Kaiseki Room by Yamada. This is a restaurant from The Group. Grand Boucherie, Omakase Room by Mitsu, etc. It's a long very serene bar with lots of wood. For $175, it's a 14-course omakase. While the amount may not seem like much, the pieces are filling and we definitely didn't need extras - although I did get some. The first appetizer was grilled Hokkaido scallop, olive oil and a dab of yuzu kosho. Nice texture, kind of like pen shell but not as chewey. The yuzu kosho went well with the olive oil with the citrusy bit of spice. The second was a chawanmushi with Hokkaido uni. What was interesting is the uni was partially cooked giving it an interesting bouncy like texture to contrast with an incredibly fluffy egg custard. Then your nigiri progression starts. I won't bore you with all the details but the standouts.. Madai. Nice firm white fish, a dusting of sudachi zest and such a nice pairing with his shari. His shari is very dark but not quite as sour/salty as you'd think. Good texture and mouth feel. Hagashi toro. This is a very premium cut of toro, typically taken from the top of the tail or the base of the belly. There is a lot of labor taken to remove all the sinew to just leave luscious fatty tuna. This with the shari was absolutely wonderful. Hagashi toro with iburigakko temaki. I thought the nigiri was good but the temaki was even better. The same cut but mixed with iburigakko, pickled and smoked takuan or radish. That crunch and smokiness went perfect to make this a very special hand roll. Hokkaido uni temaki. Not common for you to get something like this but it is packed full and with so much nutty umami flavor. Definitely will be back. Chef was very hospitable and great to chat with. He's been in the game a long time and it shows in his craft. If you've been on the fence, give it a try.
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Wendy T.

Yelp
The 14 tasting course, service and vibes of this place was amazing! The chef was super kind and conversational. The sushi was so fresh and the pairings were very much balanced. Loved the experience here and would definitely recommend!
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Lori G.

Yelp
The 14-courses exceeded expectations! The menu had a lot of variety and Shin provided exceptional service. He was very attentive and engaging. Loved it, recommend this experience to all !

Maya B.

Yelp
Absolutely amazing experience! Chef Shin is great chef and his food is beyond amazing. Place is stunning. I look forward to go back.

alexa a.

Yelp
Shin was fantastic! Not only is he an amazing chef, but he's also incredibly personable and explained each course in detail, which really enhanced our experience. We were celebrating a birthday, and they gave us some wine on the house. The place is very clean and has a nice ambiance. Great service and great fish. Definitely recommend :)

Annalie M.

Yelp
All good things to say. The food was delicious and creative, and Chef Shin made the whole experience so enjoyable. I would recommend to anyone!