With a cozy vibe and generous portions, Takumi on the Lower East Side serves up an under-$100 omakase feast that promises fresh flavors and friendly chefs.
"Of all the spots on this list, Takumi is our top choice for low-key birthday celebrations. The LES restaurant is the perfect middle ground between the raucous sake-fest at Sushi On Me, and fish-first places like Sushi Katsuei. For $89, you get three appetizers, 11 nigiri, and one hand roll. They’re not afraid to bust out a blowtorch or a tasteful amount of caviar, but nothing ever feels cheesy. Unless the super friendly chefs start singing Happy Birthday. Which, they will, if your friends let them. But they’ll probably also give you some free sake and dessert, so you’ll forgive your friends in the end. There’s a sake menu, but you can also BYOB. " - neha talreja, bryan kim, kenny yang, hannah albertine, will hartman
"Takumi is a sub-$100 omakase on the Lower East Side that's somewhere between an upscale sushiya experience, and an unstuffy neighborhood joint. The interior is the same shade of blonde wood as those Super Serious sushi restaurants, but there are also Christmas lights across the window. There’s a $200 bottle of sake on the menu, but you can also BYOB. You’ll get skillfully sliced chutoro, but they aren’t afraid to break out the blow torch. The $89 omakase comes with three appetizers, 11 nigiri, and a hand roll, and any daily specials are usually worthwhile adds. If you’re looking for a low-key birthday spot, Takumi is it. You’ll have an excuse to order extra A5 wagyu, and Takumi’s been known to offer complimentary sake to the person celebrating." - Neha Talreja
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