Ume

"The traditional omakase at this minimalist Williamsburg spot features 15 pieces of seasonal sushi for $83, as well as a $65 signature sushi set featuring seasonal fish and vegetables. For the latter meal, rather than offering a traditional omakase experience where a chef assembles all the food for the diner, Ume provides diners boards with the sushi elements — fish, rice and nori — in disassembled form alongside a parade of unique salts such as ghost-pepper or truffle sea salt. Diners then have the flexibility to craft their own combinations of seaweed, fish, rice and seasoning." - Lorelei Yang

"This is a quiet, minimalist sushi place in Williamsburg where you sit on a cushion instead of a chair, and the only menu option is a $55 DIY omakase. It comes with about 12 different kinds of fish, along with some nori, sushi rice, and a few different types of salt - and you use all of this to assemble your meal. Depending on how skilled you are, you might wind up with something similar to what a high-end spot would serve - or just some decent-tasting sushi that doesn’t look that great. Either way, you'll have fun. The omakase isn’t incredibly filling, but if you’re looking for a unique dining experience, this is a good option." - Bryan Kim

"Sushi restaurant calling itself a 'deconstructed omakase,' allowing diners to construct their nigiri pieces." - Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya