Sushi Ouji

We came to Sushi Ouji to celebrate my friend’s birthday, and it was an incredible experience! The service was impeccable—friendly, attentive, and made us feel so welcome. The food was absolutely spectacular. My personal favorites were the tuna and eel bites, but honestly, every dish was phenomenal. The sake pairings were a perfect complement to the meal, and the staff was knowledgeable in recommending options. For the quality of food and service, the pricing is very reasonable. If you’re looking for exceptional sushi with a warm and inviting atmosphere, Sushi Ouji is a must-visit. Highly recommend!

Sushi Ouji in Soho is a hidden gem that combines exceptional sushi with a warm, welcoming atmosphere. From the moment you step inside, the friendly staff make you feel right at home, offering attentive service with a genuine smile. The sushi pre-fix menu is a standout, featuring a variety of expertly crafted pieces that highlight the freshest fish and delicate flavors. Each course is thoughtfully presented, showcasing the skill and artistry of the chefs. The decor is clean and minimal, creating a calming environment where the focus is on the food. If you're looking for a top-notch sushi experience in Soho, Sushi Ouji is a must-visit!

Exceptional quality fish. Really delicious and fresh. Every dish was excellent. Terrific customer service. Filled my water, pushed my chair in, all was super! Must try, definitely worth it.

Hands down the best culinary experience we've had in our lives. Ben, the head sushi chef and Kevin the GM took great of us. The sushi was so fresh and the presentation, taste, temperature and texture of everything was unbelievable. It was such a personable, up close, educational omakse experience. I'm spreading the word about this place and coming back to NYC just for this experience again.

Officially my favorite omakase in the city! Outstanding fish, outstanding service, calm relaxing vibe. Reasonable pricing. A total hidden gem. Would come again!

I went alone expecting a refined omakase experience, but it was a complete letdown. The chef put on an appearance of omakase but didn’t handled the sushi with much care. The rice fell apart, the fish was poorly cut, and some slices were so thin they felt like leftovers. Meanwhile, another chef with glasses seemed much more skilled. To be fair, I’m not a professional sushi connoisseur, but I have had several sushi experiences in Japan. This, however, was not close to what I expected. The sushi chef in front of me didn’t seem to have mastered the craft. Simply introducing the fish and saying it’s from Hokkaido isn’t enough—what matters is the execution and skill. The sushi wasn’t made with care, or perhaps the skill simply wasn’t properly trained and practiced. That’s all.

delicious omakase with super fresh ingredients and fish sourced from japan. kevin and chef ben made sure we had a great experience and explained each piece and their flavor profiles to us. we were very lucky to be able to walk in fairly last minute on a weekday evening. will def be back again and very excited to see how their menu changes!

Beautiful omakase, each dish had good ingredients and nice flavors which were on the subtler side. Portions were a little smaller than some other spots but overall was really good, and service was very helpful. We finished with tea and dessert which was a cheesecake.

Fantastic meal, best sushi so far in NYC. The service was excellent. Come and try and you will never regret.

It's always a gamble trying new sushi spots, but this time my gamble paid off! Sushi Ouji serves more traditional style sushi, but it was anything but boring. Rice was well seasoned and fish was fresh. Each nigiri was a decent size and you will leave full after the omakase course. Much better than say Nakazawa for a lower price point!

Beautiful omakase, each dish had good ingredients and nice flavors which were on the subtler side. Portions were a little smaller than some other spots but overall was really good, and service was very helpful. We finished with tea and dessert which was a cheesecake. The restaurant was quite with gentle music.

With a zen-like atmosphere, great service, and delicious food, Sushi Ouji is a beautifully crafted hidden gem in the hustle and bustle of the big city. Since it seems like it just recently opened, reservations for same day Friday night was surprisingly easy to make on Resy. I would highly recommend getting seats at the counter since it's nice seeing the chef cut our fish right in front of us and explain each piece. This restaurant serves it "omakase" style (chef's choice) meaning that there is a set number of pieces you'll receive one by one along with some appetizers and a dessert. Like more traditional places, there's the option to eat with your hands (highly recommended) as they supply you with a little vertical wet cloth to wipe your fingers after each bite. Each bite of fish was scrumptious with a mixture of classic pieces and more avant-garde/interesting flavored ones. The price for the meal was $109 (before tax and tip) which was solid considering this is New York and omakase style restaurants don't tend to be cheap.

Sushi Ouji is a new omakase spot in soho that just recently opened back in December. They're still in their soft opening phase so things may change once they fully open. The omakase consisted of a 15 course meal starting with an assorted sashimi appetizer, followed by an ikura don, chawanmushi, 9 pieces of nigiri, tuna futomaki, miso soup, and ending with warabi mochi as dessert. Their drink selections were pretty limited compared to some of the other omakase places I've been, likely due to it being a soft opening menu. We received a complimentary piece of futomaki and the dessert came with a hot cup of hojicha, both of which were very nice. Some standouts of the night were the scallop nigiri and the uni. Overall, everything tasted very fresh and pleasant. While I understand that they are still in their soft opening phase, there are still a few things that could've made the experience better. The chef was quiet and kept to himself throughout most of the meal - it would've been great if we could have gotten to know him better and had some small talk as we were seated at the counter. Additionally, the service was a bit slow to start and they also forgot to give us our drink order until we asked again. They were nice enough to give us a free refill though so we didn't mind too much. In the end, it was a decent omakase experience and a good option for a night out.

This is THE BEST sushi restaurant in NYC! If anyone is looking for an omakase experience and a quaint private ambiance - this is IT!! Chef Ben's creativity packs a unique and delicious burst of flavor per each bite. As soon as you walk in, you can smell the fresh fish and ingredients that will adorn every single plate. I met the manager / owner Kevin about a year ago and have followed his journey ever since. He has done an incredible job and takes care of each customer like a part of the family. This will be my new sushi spot from now on!

After dining here, Sushi Ouji quickly became one of my favorite sushi spots in New York. I appreciate its quiet upscale ambiance. All the ingredients were incredibly fresh, and the vinegar rice was a perfect complement. The entire dining experience was wonderful--I can't wait to come back!

amazing sushi amazing service. love how every piece was sooo fresh but also so well crafted too. the service is super nice, friendly and attentive. would love to come back. chef is also so talented, he used to be the chef of michelin star restaurants and designed the whole menu which is obviously exquisitely and meticulously designed. loved this place!! hope to visit every-time in NYC

The omakase in NYC. The server was very nice. The space was little small but perfect for omakase. The price is affordable which was $89 for 14 courses with amazing quality!

So good! The hospitality, price, freshness of fish from Japan, atmosphere makes this an excellent choice for dinner and celebrations. Thank you to Kevin and Eason for a great evening!

Sushi Ouji was amazing!! My boyfriend and I came here to celebrate our 5 year anniversary, and Sushi Ouji delivered. The place itself is intimate, and I would recommend sitting at the bar if you can to watch the dishes being made. Food was amazing, fish literally melting in my mouth. I loved how the omakase was a mix of rolls and cooked dishes and felt like each dish was better than the last. Thank you to Kevin for making it an amazing night! He ensured all the dishes were getting out on time and even gave shots to the entire party to celebrate their recent opening. Will definitely be coming again

I have been to many, many sushi restaurants across the city and Sushi Ouji really stands out. The quality of the sushi at the price point is unbeatable. My friend and I were really impressed by the variety of dishes served as well - and the balance of the accents to each piece of nigiri were in perfect proportion which is something that I've noticed many other restaurants at their price point struggle to get right. Also - I absolutely love uni but so often it lacks the magic of a truly great piece of uni (creamy, tastes like an ocean breeze) and this was top notch. We ended up getting three of the special nigiri as well (Akagai - Ark Shell/Red Clam, Kamasu - Barracuda, and Aori Ika - Bigfin Reef Squid). So much fun to try cuts that you might not normally get and we loved them all. Definitely recommend the counter as other reviewers have - not only do you have enough space to not feel like you're elbowing your neighbor but watching the chef work and seeing what is coming next is a lot of fun. I also have to commend them on their hospitality - Kevin at one point apologized for the service and said they were down a few servers that night and you truly never would have known. Everyone was extremely attentive and my water glass kept being filled before I noticed it was empty. We also tried two carafes of the sake - though they have more expensive bottles, they also had some very reasonably priced carafes which made it a lot more accessible for my friend and I who don't know very much about sake. I loved being able to try more than one!

Great hidden gem! We've walked by it so many times on Prince st to either go soho shopping or grab a matcha and never noticed this little storefront. Great quality fish and great service. I recommend and I would go back again.

We had a beautiful experience here! Sushi Ouji is just about two months old. The host, Kevin, is lovely and very attentive. The 14 course omakase includes many amazing sushi courses, but also two unique egg custard and rice courses. Everything was incredibly fresh--the uni arrived that morning. The dessert, also included in the fixed $109 experience, was a sweet potato cheesecake and homemade mochi which and was a true delight. It was served with a beautiful decaf Japanese tea to end a wonderful night. Overall, wonderful service, fresh food, nice instrumental music, and a wow dessert.

Chef Ben and the staff were amazing! Sushi Ouiji is a new spot in SoHo that opened 2 months ago. We got to try a lot of incredibly fresh cuts of fish and appetizers. The best were the Hokkaido scallop that was generously portioned and the perfect texture. Along with the Japanese shrimp that also happened to be Chef's favorite. Service was perfect and did a great job celebrating my brother's birthday. Cannot wait to visit ag

Food and service were exceptional Some of sushi were unique and the staff along with the sushi chef were very professional Highly recommend this place And good value too

Amazing omakase spot with great prices and superb service! Can't wait for my next visit!

Food, service and ambiance were all 5 stars at Sushi Ouji. My husband and I went to celebrate my birthday in NYC and were not disappointed by this omakase! This was some of the freshest fish I'd had in a while, each piece of nigiri was truly better than the next. Kevin, our host, made our experience one for the books. I can't wait to come back to NYC and ultimately back to this spot. Highly recommend!!

I love sushi, but is phenomenal. Amazing food, great service, and an intimate setting

Had a great experience at Sushi Ouji. Service was great and ambiance was nice and peaceful. The lighting is also very nice and just right, enhancing the pleasant experience. My favorite piece was the anago, it was so delicious. It was my first time trying anago because most of the other omakase places within the same price point usually only offer unagi.

Ouji offers a unique dinning experience with amazing Omakase spot!!! You can tell the quality of the fish All fish is incredibly fresh and tasty, love fatty tuna and uni. Btw, there is chef special everyday

i'm not typically one to write a yelp review but this was such a wonderful experience I wanted to praise them!! Service was amazing - so attentive and sweet. Sushi was delicious. 10/10

I thoroughly enjoyed the delicious sushi at this restaurant. The flavors were outstanding, and the overall dining experience was delightful.

The food and service were amazing! The staff was so gracious and attentive, and all of the dishes and nigiri were delicious and incredibly fresh. Highly recommend and definitely will be back!

Absolutely fantastic omakase experience! One of the best I've ever experienced. The manager, Kevin, and his whole team created such a warm and welcoming environment that perfectly complimented the delicious, extremely high quality dishes. My friend and I had an amazing time and will definitely be coming back. I would also recommend diners try their extensive sake menu which nicely complimented the meal.

When my husband suggested we try this place I thought: $109 for omakase? It's gonna be janky. But, I was wrong. If we were just judging on the nigiri alone (there are 10 pieces total) then it's a 5/5. Each piece was perfection. Pound for pound, I would say the nigiri here is better than even Nakazawa. I'm not joking. In addition to the 10 pieces there was a sashimi starter, a ikura don, a chawanmushi, miso soup, and a dessert. Those courses were literally a bite each. I would have liked the other savory courses to be a wee bit bigger, like 2 bites each. The service and ambiance are fine for the price point. It's like a wednesday sushi place for me, not a special occasion sushi place. But I think the city needs more of this. Omakase prices are out of control. (As for the ambiance/decor/music: my 2 cents is... instead of trying to emulate a fancy japanese restaurant and not hitting the mark, find your own style and voice and embrace that. Ultimately that will set you apart from the rest (I'm a marketing director)).

Fantastic in all aspects. Quality of fish, service, ambiance all 10/10. can't recommend enough

Went to sushi ouji for anniversary dinner and had a fantastic time. Service is top notch, treated like family. No feeling of being rushed. Highly recommended. Wonderful experience

great quality in sea of omakase options afforded to manhattan residents. will come again