Sanyuu West

Spectacular 15 course omakase - fresh ingredients, well-paired flavors, generous servings. Would absolutely come back! Chef's were kind and accommodating to our requests for ingredient modifications. Glad we did not trust the negative reviews - none of those comments were relevant. Oh! for $78 this place is a great deal.

Literally the best omakase. Each piece of fish was carefully plated and served quickly. The sake is on point. We ate so much and could have had more'

$78 Omakase course with 16 sushi. Good quality and price, some sushi are as good as they could be but not that wow. Worth to check this place out.

Such a wonderful experience and such good quality of fish and service for the price. I would really want to try their takeout option once day. The courses were well made and they really focus on tuna. The different cuts and styles of tuna were presented well and the little toppings were great touches to each piece. I was a little sad that there was no dessert component to this omakase but wonderful nonetheless!

My first omakase experience 🥰 We got the Omakase $78/ per person and it was very delicious and filling! The chefs were excellent and friendly. Cozy and near indoor space. Fish was high quality and fresh. Melt in your mouth like butter. Definitely check it out! The highlighted ones were our favorites 🔥

First time trying omakase and it blew us away, unforgettable culinary experience masterclass omakase chefs, every roll was unique and extremely delicious

I have been to a lot of omakases throughout the West Coast and upper East Coast. By far I think this place is one of the top place I would rate. First thing is the quality of their Wasabi. Usually the cheap wasabi you get from a lower end restaurant have a really bad after taste and I do not like them. This places wasabi tasted really good and it actually helped to cleanse my mouth after each sushi pieces. The fish were definitely high quality. You can really taste the fish instead of it just having that fishy smell. The fish that were torched were torched just enough to not ruin the taste of the fish and just the right amount of smoky taste. The sauces they used were good and everything they put on each of their sushi pieces went really well together with that specific fishs attribute. All in all, I think the price was good for the food and services we got.

Food 9/10 Reasonably priced and thick slabs of fish. Rice to fish ratio is very good. We also got a bottle of sake to pair with, and that worked wonders. My favorites include the Japanese barracuda and chutoro, but honestly, all of the nigiri didn’t have any fishiness, I thought they were all relatively fresh. Atmosphere 8/10 A nice little space in Chelsea, a three-sided bar seating with the chefs in the center. Service 7/10 We had to sit for a while before our seating was ready, but I didn’t feel rushed eating there.

Ambiance - very intimate spot, great for dates/small groups Service - texted the restaurant the night before that we wanted to do sushi takeout and they responded + confirmed my order quickly Food - the food was exactly like how the website advertised, the fish was fresh, and the presentation was excellent!

perfect ambiance and menu for an intimate special occasion dinner! i've been to their other concepts so this was a new, special treat. it has more chatter (obviously depends on the other patrons) and is more relaxed compared to other omakase experiences. some highlights were the scallop with lime and truffle salt, shrimp with yuzu tobiko, and sea bream. my only criticism was that the otoro piece would have been better untorched. the service was great as expected, and they even gave us a special extra course for our anniversary :) highly recommend!

The only omakase I've had in the city that I genuinely thought was worth it. The omakase is $78 PP and is a 60 minute experience. They don't skimp out on the amount of fish per roll and my favorites were the otoro and the toast with foie gras truffle uni bite but honestly I enjoyed almost all the bites. The only thing I will say is the appetizer was super whatever and the last piece, the "dessert" was just tamago which I didn't care for. I think if they replaced the dessert with something else it would make the omakase feel more complete. My husband and I were also celebrating our anniversary and they were super sweet and surprised us with a little sushi tower! I've been to more expensive omakase places and I felt the quality here was better. Definitely give it a try!

Sanyuu West has been on my list of NYC restaurants to try for over a year! I first saw their viral, extravagant omakase take out boxes all over social media. I made reservations for two a few days before and they were easy to secure on RESY. The seating was intimate - 13 seats. I saw they were preparing the appetizers for the next group of 17. The nigiri started off light and it got more and more luxurious and rich through the meal. I really enjoyed the marinated salmon roe, sea bream and yellowtail! It was also fun to watch the chefs meticulously create each nigiri. Here's what we got: Crab and uni with pickled cucumbers Sea bream, yuzu lemon Hamachi yellowtail ginger and scallion Kambachi amberjack Hakami blue fin tuna, chili crisp Toro caviar with gold flakes Sweet shrimp yuzu topico Scallop with lime and truffle salt Salmon roe yuzu zest masago Shima aji striped jack Wagyu uni toro toast Salmon with foie gras truffle toro Unagi sesame sauce and fried potato Toro handroll Sweet tamago

This is definitely an omakase place I will be back at! Great bang for your buck, we paid about $90 for a 15 course menu. We were left feeling quite full and each piece was surprisingly good! We weren't disappointed at all. The fish portions are also generous. The interior is clean and has a slightly upscale vibe to it but not pretentious. Service is fast, we were in and out in about 75 minutes. Overall if you are looking for a good quality omakase place that won't break your bank, I would recommend coming to Sanyuu West.

The place was very intimate. Service was okay. I enjoyed all the pieces and quality was great. Similiar vibe to some of the other spots.

As a Californian, I always have to eat at an omakase place when visiting New York. Overall, this was a very intimate setting with at most 20 seats around the bar. The entire process did feel a bit rushed by the chefs, and the first few fish that we had was good, but for 15 courses a lot of it was just seemingly random pairings and there was no menu to follow along exactly what we were eating. I paid just short of $100 for the meal - for the amount of options there were in NYC, I would suggest maybe going somewhere else for a cheaper price and a less rushed environment.

This omakase restaurant in Chelsea does take out omakase box for $69 and it was worth every penny. It's super fresh and simple but good. It was perfect to grab and eat if you don't have the time to sit down for their omakase dinner.

Pretty solid place for omakase! You get 15 courses for $78. I like the pacing of when they give you each piece and I was surprised by how full I was. I wish they had more cocktails though cause I'm more of a cocktail girly than beer/wine/sake.

This is my rating after considering everything only because I am a person who does not like sushi. Now many of you may say why would I ever take a recommendation from someone who doesn't enjoy sashimi. Well because I am the person who can detect even the slightest fishiness and I will tell you straight away if the fish was good or not One thing that I have to complain on is that our chef was not it. He not only rushed to put pieces on our dishes but a lot of our pieces either fell over or nearly fell off our plates. My piece of ikura spilled over because of the way he placed it on our dish. Not only that but I have never found myself reaching over just to take a bite of my piece. All of us nearly dropped every single piece because of the layout. Now to the important part the omakase. I will tell you there are better places with better pieces for a better/ same price. The pieces here are simple and nothing to rave about, most of the time we didn't even know what we were eating because our chef mumbled and the omakase menu was not even in order. The fish was decent, nothing too fishy except the uni. I never liked uni but this didn't do it for me. I did really enjoy all the tuna pieces we had, but that's about it

Just finished dinner here...best sushi I've ever had by far. I don't know how I'll go back anywhere else.

It was okaaaaaaaay. After having omakase at places like sushi blossom and Shiki it's hard to compare. This place is not your typical intimate dinning omakase experience. Chefs were efficient and quick. No chit chat, just straight to serving. You can feel the pressure of getting in and out. Def a spot to eat quickly and leave. Sushi pieces were good but inconsistent in sizes. If you sit on the right you get a chef that serves 6 customers. If you sit on the left, you get a different chef serving 7 customers. You can tell there were some inconsistencies between how big each sushi pieces were between chef #1 was serving vs chef #2. Usually I'm pretty full after a 15 course omakase but I was still hungry. A couple of stars but most were okay. Not the worst but also not the best omakase experience in the city. Would I come back? If I was in the area, maybe. Would I take the subway to come here specifically? Not really However, I did like that they had the menu near by so you can follow along and know which fish you were eating!

Catching up on reviews. Though I didn't get to sit inside, I'd love to do another review on Sanyuu West the next time I come to New York. The omakase box was delicious! My boyfriend and I grabbed them to-go and sat at the nearest park to eat them as fresh as possible. All the pieces melted in my mouth, the flavor melding and paired nicely. I definitely feel like in hindsight that it is on the more expensive side for what it was. I will note that when I called in to place an order for these 2 boxes, the gentleman on the other end was a bit rude sounding. He told me that they weren't selling any boxes nor were they open. I decided to pass by to see and was able to place an order with the same gentleman. Not sure if there was some miscommunication, but I'm not letting this interfere with my next visit! I hope to dine with the chef next time and have the full omakase experience at Sanyuu West soon!

Cute omakase spot that was very intimate. Great experience as a couple! $78 pp for 15 course meal. Dungeon crab - refreshing appetizer Hamachi with chive- my favorite so flavorful Seabream Tuna with chive and daikon radish Medium fatty tuna with crunchy garlic- delicious O-toro fatty tuna with caviar- yummy Botan Ebola sweet shrimp- good but very wasabi flavor Hotate scallop with lemon juice and truffle sauce- VERY wasabi flavor Salmon roe- meh, quite salty Amberjack fresh ginger and chives- yummy Uni- yummy like butter Salmon with foie gras- delicious Unagi- good and standard. Large piece of eel Wagyu- good Toro hand roll- great taste and ending to the meal! Staff was extremely friendly and we were full at the end! Was definitely a great experience here. We ordered 4 additional from the a la carte.

Small dine in omakase with seat 15 course tasting meal- reasonably priced at $78 for quality fish and garnishes. A shout out to the ebi with uni, the fatty tuna and the A5 pieces. The garnishes all complemented the fish well except the caviar which didn't add much flavor. The staff was friendly but there wasn't much chef interaction except stating which pieces were being presented. The restaurant was clean and simple and everyone sat around the sushi bar. We chatted with our neighbors as everyone is all there together at a set seating time.

Good for the price, but Sanyuu West lacks the true Omakase experience. I learned about Sanyuu West through my For You Page on Instagram. I was looking at Omakase restaurants for my trip to New York, and couldn't pass up this amazing price ($78), especially in the fashionable neighborhood of West Village. There were 3 or 4 really spectacular dishes. My favorites were the Botan Ebi, O-toro with caviar and gold flakes, and Salmon with foie gras. Each was succulent and fresh. The scallop and eel were honorable mentions. These tasted pretty standard, but high quality. I was disappointed by a couple of things. 1) The waiter did not pour my beer correctly, and brought it to me with a fat head/collar. I would highly recommend asking to pour the bottle yourself to avoid this issue. 2) The Sushi Chefs didn't interact with us. My previous Omakase experiences included light conversations with the chef, who would customize each dish based on personal preferences and explain each dish as they were making it. Our chef at Sanyuu West only announced the dishes as they came out; however, they do accommodate allergies. The restaurant decor and atmosphere was very cute. It had an elegant yet causal ambiance--perfect for a date night or business meeting. I agree with other reviews noting the time constraints. The restaurant tries to churn guests out every hour or so, which is pretty fast considering the price. I'm used to restaurants of this price range with 90 min to 2 hr time constraints. Next time, I would try the Omakase takeout, which has a little bit more fish than what is provide for dine-in, and picnic at Washington Square Park. Pro-tip: For dessert, I recommend Gelateria Gentile nearby!

I've only been to three omakase spots so far and this wins by far. The food was incredible and the ambiance was so cozy! Each piece of food was so good and just melted in your mouth. I cannot wait to go again!

This might be one of my favorite omakases in the entire city. It's a very traditional omakase feel, so the menu doesn't have a lot of frills. You can certainly order more pieces on their side menu that do have crazier options, but the original set menu is very traditional. No complaints there because I thoroughly enjoyed every single piece I had, and I don't normally feel that way. There's always some fish that are a bit too fishy for me or I'm just not a fan of, but Sanyuu West hit it out of the park for me. My friends visited Sanyuu after me because I highly recommended it, and they mentioned they didn't like how quiet it was. For me, that's not an issue. You can certainly go to a louder and more chatty sushi chef establishment, but I loved how peaceful and quiet Sanyuu West was. You focus on the fish and the experience, and they sure do know how to put on a good experience. The price is also amazing as well. I recommend getting a reservation, but the restaurant was actually almost empty when I went on a Saturday night. Overall, I would come back again and again. I always mention Sanyuu West when my friends want to visit the city.

Overall: 5/5 Food: 5/5 - We came for the dinner omakase and all the pieces were great! All the fish tasted very fresh and every piece was flavorful and had no fishy aftertaste. The visuals were also great. Value: 4/5 - Standard for omakase but we all thought the quality was pretty good! Service: 4/5 - The employees were nice and we got water refills pretty regularly. It did seem like they wanted to get us out kinda fast but the ambiance otherwise was nice. The chef also didn't really talk much or explain the pieces like I have seen in other omakase places. Overall, this place was very good but not sure if I would come back simply because there are many sushi options in the city! We also found out that they are sisters with shinn west which is an omakase place we went to before. The menu was almost identical which is also why I think my party was not as amazed with this omakase experience.

The prettiest takeout sushi box I've had in my life! Sanyuu West in NYC is the place to go for delicious and creative sushi. I recently tried the omakase set and literally everything don, and was blown away by how good the quality was. The sushi were all fresh and flavorful, and the presentation was stunning. I especially love the fatty tuna, seared salmon and uni nigiris. Service was quick, as I simply had to pick up the boxes at the arranged time. Grab your friends and have a lovely summer picnic with these special sushi takeout boxes!

I went to Sanyuu West for bento box sushi and it was phenomenal. Everything was fresh and beautifully packaged. I loved every single piece and it was good on the go. I definitely would order again. I hated that I had to wait till 5 to order but it definitely convenient.

Such a delectable meal!! My friends and I decided to make a reservation at Sanyuu West the night before, and we were so glad they still had spots available! Seven people were at the counter during our reservation on a Friday night, but there was still room for more. The restaurant decor is very minimalistic and clean. It was a fifteen-course omakase for $78. The price is pretty similar to other omakase I've seen in the city. Every course was DELICIOUS. My favorites were probably the sweet shrimp with uni and the foie gras, but it's too hard to pick. The fish was so fresh, and I loved seeing what flavors the chefs chose to pair with each course. I felt decently full after all the courses and didn't need to order any supplements afterward. The chef and waiter were both super friendly. I'd definitely return for another treat-yourself meal or special occasion.

Fish is so fresh, this is a great omakase spot if you're looking for a more traditional experience. The pieces are presented without much fluff/extras. As with a lot of the more affordable omakase spots in NYC, the seating time limit is 1 hour as they seat new rounds at every top of the hour. So, it will be a bit more rushed. Prob not the best place for a date or longer catch-up session, but great just for the sushi itself!!

Food 9/10 Reasonably priced and thick slabs of fish. Rice to fish ratio is very good. We also got a bottle of sake to pair with, and that worked wonders. My favorites include the Japanese barracuda and chutoro, but honestly, all of the nigiri didn't have any fishiness, I thought they were all relatively fresh. Atmosphere 8/10 A nice little space in Chelsea, a three-sided bar seating with the chefs in the center. Service 7/10 We had to sit for a while before our seating was ready, but I didn't feel rushed eating there.

Review for our visit in July! I am a big fan of affordable omakases and like to see how places experiment with their fish, flavors and technique. $78 for 15 pieces is pretty good! Unfortunately, the price point is the main draw. My fave piece was probably the 3rd piece which was the tuna. The ones I was looking forward to fatty tuna and the salmon, both of which did not really meet their expectations. Most of the pieces were ok, a few had a touch of flavor that made that shine a bit more but would not say as a general thing. I don't expect I will come again but I think if you haven't had omakase before and would like to dabble, this wouldn't be a bad spot to try if it's your first time given the price.

It was okay! Probably one of the "tamer" omakases I've had. Still, pretty soild. Chutoro and otoro were amazing of course, and I enjoyed the silver skin pieces a lot as well. The salmon and foie gras piece was a bit weird though.. delicious separately, but not so sure about the combination. Service was swift and we were out of there in 45 minutes. Overall, decent spot.

Incredible omakase at an incredible price! $78 for a 15 course meal with option to purchase a la carte at the end. Each piece had a giant piece of fish which I definitely appreciated because it was so freaking delicious (not to mention more bang for your buck). It's a small intimate setting (~14 seats I believe) and they have 3 sushi chefs a a time which sped up the process and made you feel like you were getting a special treatment. I really loved the otoro here, which is my favorite cut of fish to begin with, but the chefs here added a nice little sear on the outside which didn't take away from the melt-in-your-mouth texture at all but added a bit of smokiness that paired really well with the taste of the fatty tuna. I also surprisingly liked the ebi (sweet shrimp) which admittedly is usually not my favorite but they paired it with some uni on top and that made it so so good. The foie gras on top of the salmon was also a nice touch as well. I also really enjoyed the toro which they topped with some chili garlic crunch and that definitely elevated the piece of normal tuna. Overall just a stand out meal and would definitely recommend everyone trying especially for the price!!

Came here for dinner on Sunday night. I believe the place seats 16 around the chefs. They're very prompt with seating and usually won't seat you till your time (due to previous slot people finishing up and cleaning). Once you get inside, you'll notice the aroma of fresh fish. Once seated, the chefs went at it. You get 15 courses over the span of 60ish minutes with the option to order a la carte towards the end. The fish was fresh and each piece was a delight. My favorites would definitely have to be the chu toro with medium fatty tuna on top (this just melts in your mouth) and the otoro with caviar. At only $78 per person, this is more than worth it. Service was great as well. My cup never went below half full and the staff was very friendly! Would definitely come back.

I was really looking forward to loving this omakase, but unfortunately the quality and taste fell short of expectations and made me anxious about doing another omakase for a while. Reviews say they're strict on the time, but I think that's only if you have 6PM reservations and afterwards. I had a 5PM seating on a weekend and there were two parties of (quite) late comers who were still served without any issues. It was just that different sections were being served different items at a time. But since 5PM is the just opening slot, that's probably why it's doable, so probably still wouldn't recommend coming late. It's a super fast omakase! Like 45 minutes for actual food, then you're paying or ordering extra pieces. I didn't feel like I was shoveling each piece in my mouth without pause, but the pieces were definitely dished out very quickly. It's because all the pieces are pre-cut, so they save on time. While there were some stellar pieces and two really great sauces, unfortunately, my enjoyment was brought down by their selection for that day, which included mostly white fishes. As one after another came, I was like, "Uhhh again??" We overheard another party ask if there was going to be eel as part of the courses, to which they said yes to at first, but obviously, no eel came. Not even eel! It was just so unnecessary to have so many white fish, but not even a piece of eel for the night. Unfortunately, some of the pieces were unreasonably fishy as well. Not even the sauces could hid it (although the sauces were good). So just not very fresh overall. Of 15 courses served, I only thoroughly enjoyed 8 pieces, so take that however you want. There were some that were also under seasoned. I was expecting more flavor to each bites as reviews had mentioned fushion, but I thought the pieces were mostly served as it. I did expect more fun seasonings/combinations, but for the most part, it was just soy sauce. I definitely enjoyed the first half of the omakase more, they were serving much better pieces at the beginning, which got me hyped as I especially loved the buttery chutoro. But the second half was mostly the white fish one after another without much of a different flavor profile in my mouth that I was hoping it would end already. Towards the end I was even questioning whether I would even get a piece of salmon - which, thankfully, they ended on a salmon foie gras truffle piece, which was quite yummy but needed more seasoning as well. While the chefs were super nice and waitstaff were attentive, and they were sooo sweet and offered me a birthday piece with a candle (which happened to be my favorite bite of the meal) unfortunately, the quality wouldn't have me coming back.

The chef was really nice and my favorites were the chuu-toro (medium fatty tuna), oo-toro (very fatty tuna), and amaebi (sweet shrimp)! The wagyu beef roll was very nice too! Good deal for the course and nice environment. Would recommend for a budget omakase experience!

The food and service were excellent, and the prices were reasonable. I especially enjoyed the shrimp and uni, which had great texture and flavor. The three tuna pieces I tasted were also fantastic. Overall, it was a very satisfying meal, topped off with some good sake.

It was my first time trying omakase and I can say- I'm quite impressed! The place is tiny, just a few seats put around the two or three chefs that prepare everything for you. They're fast and the whole experience is around one hour. We had wine and just the 78$ menu, it was fantastic. The servers were very polite and fast with our drinks as well. Definitely will go back!

TLDR: A fun Omakase experience for an affordable price Sanyuu offers a 15 course Omakase experience for under $80. Its a great deal and the restaurant has really cool vibes. I was not the biggest fan of the overall concept of the omakase- which seems like its a fusion of flavors and focuses more on the sauces and cooked fish. The fatty tuna with caviar was my absolute favorite piece of the night, the uni was very refreshing and the salmon was so fresh.

How in the world does this place exist. High quality amazingly fresh ingredients for only $78?!?! Where can you find an omakase in the city for $78?!?! That serves caviar, uni, gold flakes, Foie gras, etc...unbelievable. 1 hour table though.

One of the best omakase dinners I've had!! Came out to about $100 a person and the value was great. The quality of the ingredients was AMAZING and everything was so fresh and delicious. The combination of flavors was beautiful and I was so upset this wasn't longer. Very cozy intimate vibes. Would be great for a date.

Good omakase place. With so many in the city, it's confusing on which ones to go to. At a price point of $130 it's comparable to other spots. Sushi is well prepared. Rice is good, flavorful and held well. However, as delicious as it was, I don't recall anything that really stood out. Usually, there is at least one thing from memory that says, that was special. Don't recall that here but still very good.

I came here with my friends during our New York trip and we really enjoyed it. 15 courses for $78. The fish was really fresh and I loved all of the nigiri they prepared for us except for one. The sweet shrimp topped with uni was surprisingly really fishy and I usually love sweet shrimp. Other than that everything was really good. We paired our nigiri with the Kubota Junmai Daiginjo sake and it was refreshing and strong. You can smell the hints of pear before sipping, I recommend getting a bottle to share. The servers were really attentive and sweet. I just wished the chefs were more interactive. I also regret not getting their omakase take out box it looked sooo good. Definitely make a reservation and check out Sanyuu West if you're looking for your next omakase spot.

Sanyuu West is an omakase sushi bar only restaurant offering unparalleled quality and value for its price point. The omakase offered is a 15 piece set for an astonishing $78 during my visit (12/2023). The omakase from Sanyuu West would be a great gateway for the unadventurous eater as the relatively low price point and quality fish offered are elevated in flavor but close in texture and taste to what you would see at a typical sushi restaurant. My favorite dish from my omakase experience was the toro hand roll and the botan ebi ( sweet shrimp). While this omakase experience was not the most engaging experience with the chef, his expertise in crafting quality nigiri at a reasonable price triumphs all. One thing to note is that they were also able to accommodate several dietary restrictions for other guests during my visit (kosher and no beef) so make sure to inform them if you need adjustments ahead of time. I would highly recommend Sanyuu West if you're looking for a quality and affordable omakase experience in the West Village/Chealsea area.

FOOD - p good, but I feel like all the pieces had way too much wasabi that just overpowered the whole thing. I think this place is owned by the same ppl as shinn east/west, so the menu font was the same and the pieces all had the same flavors and toppings. overall, shinn was better imo (more consistency too), but some pieces (salmon w foie gras, ikura, fatty tuna) were better here. I would come again but ask for less wasabi on everything ⁠⁠ PRICE - more expensive than shinn but u still get to the same fullness despite here having more courses SERVICE - normal, our chef was super nice and fast but not too fast that we couldn't appreciate it AMBIANCE - normal omakase vibes

If you want omakase for a great price, this is the place to go. For $78 you get 2 appetizers followed by 11 nigiri and 1 hand roll. This was a satisfying amount for me, but you're also welcome to order more after the omakase is over. The fish was really fresh and I have no complaints about the quality of food. Service was good, and the chef was really nice too. It's a pretty small space with limited seating so the vibe is pretty intimate. Great spot for a date!

It's been a long time since I left a restaurant mindblown and sanyuu west restored that passion for dining in me last night! The restaurant's vibe and service were on point and the food was just what I needed after a long day of work. They offer a pretty affordable omakase experience without sacrificing the quality of the fish. My favorite pieces of the meal were the soy marinated king salmon and fluke sashimi, the toro/caviar, and the uni. But every piece was pretty much to die for that it was extremely hard for us to pick a favorite. The pacing of the meal was very good as well and it was BYOB! Most of the other diners also brought their own bottle of alcohol. The restaurant can hold a bit more people than other places I've been to, but it was intimate enough that we were able to hear the piece being presented to us, as well hold a conversation with each other. Definitely a more low key omakase spot that I will be recommending to others and returning to!

Amazing omakase at sanyuu west for a good price. The 15-course set came with an appetizer, 12 nigiri, and 1 hand roll. Every course was really good. The fish was super fresh and the rice was perfect. The toppings also felt like they added to the bite instead of taking away. The toro was some of the fattiest I've ever had! My favorite bites were the toro, the shrimp uni, and the sea bream. The service was also very good, but a bit rushed as they were behind on their omakase rounds. I wish they gave a menu with all the courses so that we could follow along with what we were eating. The place is super small, with just a sushi counter, so it has a nice intimate vibe for small groups or dates!

Came here with my bestie and boyfriend and we had an amazing meal! It is currently BYOB, so make sure to bring your own sake or wine. Love the decor and the gold accents everywhere. Was also a big fan of their dishware, sake glasses and cups too lol! For $78, you get 15 pieces - what a great price. I think there is seating for 15 people. Since we had early reservations (5pm) it wasn't full. It was nice to eat in a relaxed pace and we did not feel rushed at all. Waiters were also super attentive with filling up our water. Of all the pieces we had, my favorites were yellowtail, salmon (sooo soft and melted in my mouth), scallop, chutoro with garlic and uni (obviously!). We each ordered an extra piece- the Shiro Ebi (baby shrimp) since we didn't get any ebi today. This was really good too. Would definitely recommend this place to others! The price point isn't too high and quality and service was A+

Sanyuu West has been on my radar since it first opened last year, but life stuff prevented me from going several times. And then it got popular, and now it's harder to book a resy, so I'm a sad banana about that. Anyway, with the trend of affordable omakases reaching fever pitch, Sanyuu stands out from the pack by offering noticeably better quality and more unique cuts of seafood. We did the premium omakase at $125pp, and it was worth the splurge. First, I'll be honest: It was BYOB and we brought two bottles of wine, so my memory of everything was super hazy and I kept forgetting to take photos. So I won't bore you with a beer goggles, drunk party girl recount of the individual pieces (there would be many blank scenes, anyway), and just note that the best appetizer was the A5 Wagyu beef toast. Normally, A5 is too rich and fatty for me, but spread over crunchy carbs? Yeah, delish. Desserts are always the weakest part of any omakase, and Sanyuu's isn't mindblowing, but it's a bit more interesting than most. Ours was purple rice yogurt with pistachios. Tart, barely sweet, and surprisingly refreshing as a way to end our meal. Service was phenomenal. They give you an ice bucket to keep your white/rose wines chilled, and lovely goblet glasses to keep your liver unhappy. We never wanted for water or anything else during our 1.5 hr stay.

This place was absolutely amazing! $78 for all the pieces they give you along with an appetizer and handroll is totally worth it!!! The staff was very friendly and seated us just a little bit before our reservation. You do have to wait outside if you are early though. I got an additional handroll with A5 Wagyu and Uni for $25 and it was probably the best $25 I've ever spent on a handroll. I would say this experience took about an hour. Like any other omakase, it does not fill you up so plan ahead!!

Great new omakase restaurant. The experience included 15 courses for $78, which I thought was an excellent meal for a good, reasonable price. Note that the restaurant infuses a global touch to their dishes, so don't expect completely traditional pieces. I happened to love all the flavor combos, especially the Kanpachi starter and the fatty tuna! My omakase included: 1. Kanpachi (amberjack) with crispy potato and apple yuzu 2. Japanese sea bream 3. Shimaji (striped jack) 4. Hamachi (yellowtail) with banana pepper 5. Hotate (scallop) 6. Seared ebi (shrimp) with butter 7. Spanish mackerel with tomato sauce 8. Japanese mackerel with vinegar marinade 9. Scottish yaki salmon with soy marinade 10. Seared king salmon with wasabi 11. Maguro (lean tuna) with pickled garlic and shichimi 12. Otoro (fatty tuna) with sturgeon caviar 13. Maine uni (sea urchin) mini handroll 14. Tuna handroll 15. Purple rice yoghurt dessert Everything was delicious, and the staff was friendly and efficient. Already planning to come back for a future birthday celebration!

Came in for an early Valentine's Day dinner on the Saturday before the made up holiday because 1. We weren't trying to deal with any Valentine's Day crowds on the actual day 2. We weren't trying to go out on a Monday night. But really, we were just looking for an excuse to have some omakase since it's been a while since we have. Plus this was a new spot that looked promising and at $78 for 15 courses, it was pretty reasonable. I texted about a week before for a reservation for 5 pm and they were able to accommodate us. We were hoping that no one would want to eat at 5 pm, but the 16-person sushi bar only seating was filled up. There are also no partitions between each dining couple, so we were a bit uneasy about that but we decided to just go with it. I missed a few pictures/notes but here are all the courses I marked down: 1. Hamachi/anchovy paste - this had lots of yuzu and it was a bit overpowering 2. Japanese sea bream - lots of wasabi 3. Stripejack 4. Seared yellowtail with banana pepper 5. Japanese golden eye snapper 6. Soy marinated salmon 7. King salmon 8. Spanish mackerel with tomato slaw 9. Scallop - this had too much yuzu and wasabi 10. Lean tuna with garlic 11. Kama toro and sturgeon caviar - this was my favorite of the night, but I also just love toro 12. Uni - this was a good one too 13. Baby white shrimp 14. Toro roll The main reason we went with this spot was because the menu seemed pretty unique. It wasn't your typical omakase but it seemed they like to use different ingredients you wouldn't necessarily associate with sushi (i.e. banana pepper). Unfortunately, nothing really stood out to me. It seemed that yuzu and wasabi were main notes of the meal. Still, I'm glad we got the chance to check it out. Tip - it's BYOB right now (as of Feb 2022) since they don't have their liquor license yet.

Pretty good price for omakase that is 15 piece course for $78. All of the pieces were good and I loved that some of it had toppings on top to mix up the flavor. I would recommend this place for anyone who wants to try a new omakase spot.

First. May I say: If you want to try Omakase for the first time and you don't want to spent a lot of money and you happen to be in the Flat Iron (???). I'm going to recommend Sanyuu West to you. The Omakase is $78 (!!), the pieces are good, you can add on a la carte pieces or handrolls at the end if you're still hungry (that will obviously increase your bill). There is also a completely decent Sake menu. That being said. I think we have reached The Inflection Point for omakase in NYC. I have said, in previous reviews, that Manhattan is The Capital of the World for Omakase right now. And it is. But we're also actually experiencing an "Omakase bubble." Sanyuu West opened last year with different ownership/different concept. But that concept failed and now we have the current version. I'm not that hopeful for it... Now, it was my fault that I somehow did not figure out that the $78 Omakase was going to be a half hour service. No joke. Entire service prepared, served, eaten in 30 minutes. Whew Chile, that is NOT for me. And I'm not sure there is the room in the Omakase ecosystem in Manhattan right now for more fast casual, speed Omakase. Particularly on W 18th Street. Like what are we rushing to get to from here?? The Inflection Point is that nothing being done/served at Sanyuu West is even the tiniest bit different from your "basic Omakase service." All these type places that are currently proliferating and opening and closing these days and popping up and changing hands serve the same pieces, the same fish, the same flavors. How are you going to stand out? Why come for speed Omakase at Sanyuu West? I'm not sure. Omakase is not just about the pieces, it's about the service and interacting with the chef and, hopefully, your fellow diners and The Vibe. The Vibe at Sanyuu West is so bad I almost laughed out loud, more than once. Like I actually completely lost track of the fact that it was just me and one other woman seated beside me (who I never interacted with even once and, in some VERY WEIRD WAY, I felt like I might be in an eating competition with...!!! HAHAHAHA). I mean she wasn't speaking to our chef either. So the only talking was really him telling us what each piece was. Weird. And...And!!! Almost the ENTIRE TIME we were eating it sounded like someone was shoveling ice with a giant, metal snow shovel right behind the counter. I'm not kidding. It was deafening. At one point I thought our chef was actually going to tell whoever was doing that to STOP! But he didn't. It was laughable. Candid Camera type laughable. Like, are these people even serious?? After the second time I had to stop myself from laughing out loud I messaged a friend, "I kind of hate myself for eating here!" You need to make an effort in this whole restaurant biz. How do I know? I'm in the damn business. Sanyuu West is one small room with a horse shoe counter. The room is almost entirely bare. There isn't a single thing on any wall. The colors are beige. The music isn't terrible. But it's mainly drowned out by the shoveling of ice. For some reason there are ALL these people working (host, waitress -she brought me water, tea and sake and then she never visited again until the end of my meal - I poured my own sake - the, sushi chef, various other people passing back and forth behind the sushi counter). No one seems to be having any kind of fun. (The host was smiley and friendly when I did initiate conversation with him.) They seem, in a word, miserable. And THAT vibe permeates the entire experience. Oooof. The problem, IMO, is lack of professionalism. You're selling not just pieces of sushi, you're selling an EXPERIENCE. Slap a smile on your face, interact with your clientele and STOP SHOVELING ICE DURING SERVICE FOR THE LOVE OF GOD. #eyeroll I got the feeling no one was in charge here. No one who could say, "Hey! We actually have customers eating at the counter. Right now is not the time for ice shoveling." Someone needs to lead. Someone who has an idea of how to create a welcoming experience. That does not currently exist at Sanyuu West. I had two handrolls after my Omakase and the Otoro ($28) with Caviar (+$5) was REALLY GOOD. Salmon with Foie Gras was also good. Then I used the restroom and I DID laugh out loud. Because, my people, THE LIGHT IN THE RESTROOM IS DEAD. They've got a scented candle burning and this like floor, accent lamp plugged in so you can find the toilet and the sink. It is as close to pitch dark in there are you can imagine. I mean...there is a ceiling light fixture. I could see it. There's a switch on the wall. I'm assuming the bulb died...and no one could be bothered to change it!!! That is legit the only explanation I can come up with. None of those ice shoveling people wandering around could make the effort to change the light bulb in the bathroom. In hindsight, if I had started this review here it would sum up the entire experience. Lack. Of. Effort.