Omakase Shiro - Upper West Side

Name: Omakase Shiro - Upper West Side
Address: 285 Columbus Ave, New York, NY, United States, 10023-2303
Telephone: (212) 201-7488
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.4

4.4

119 Reviews

$50 and over

Sushi

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Omakase Shiro, located in the newly renovated private dining area on upper level of Tenzan offering a traditional omakase experience to New Yorker in the heart of Upper West Side. Our executive chef, Kei Yoshino, has been practicing with Japanese masters since he was 16 years old and has prepared omakase for over 20 years. He made the life-changing decision to move to New York City to share his talents. Since stepping foot on American soil, he has worked with many high-end sushi bars and contributed greatly to the growing industry.

Today, he is working as our head sushi chef and is partnering with Tenzan's management. He certainly pours his heart into every piece of sushi with his customer's satisfaction in mind. It is our honor to have him provide our patrons with such an authentic omakase experience. Whatever the occasion, we are certain that his sushi will lift your spirits.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 29, 2022

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7:00 PM

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Sushi, Japanese Speciality, Japanese
Hours of operation
Daily 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(212) 201-7488
Website
http://www.shiro.nyc/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Kei Yoshino

Location
285 Columbus Ave New York, NY 10023-2303
Neighborhood
Lincoln Square
Cross street
West 73rd and 74th
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Wine

What 119 people are saying

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4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.6Service
4Ambience
4Value

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Gilbert
Phoenix
25 reviews
vip
5.0
25 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Nothing to be complained. Wonderful experience.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
The food was great the chair was not
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on May 20, 2022
overall3food4service4ambience4
Food & service excellent but very expensive…. $340 with tip for 2 people
j
jessko
New York Area
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 17, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
First time trying and we were impressed!
MS
MitchellS
New York Area
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The rice was perfect, the fish was out of this world tasty and fresh. Elegant in its simplicity. Atmosphere was low key.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Cheif was amazing … I have never had a better sushi experience in my life
o
omakaseguru
New York Area
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall3food3service2ambience3
Soggy rice. Overall, for the price, there are better omakase places to visit.
MS
MarcS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
I'm surprised I missed this - it's been upstairs at Tenzan for a year now. It's really good.
LP
LizPenn
West Palm Beach
7 reviews
vip
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on April 20, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience3
The only con would be that you can see the televisions at the bar from the downstairs restaurant. For $155 pp, it should have better ambiance
JA
JuliaA
Miami
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 16, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience3
Very good japanese
C
Chefmarc
New York Area
108 reviews
vip
5.0
108 reviews
Dined on April 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
A 10 of an experience with each item out doing the prior. The best sushi/sashimi I’ve had. Highly recommend as it was the total package.
C
Cobra
New York Area
558 reviews
vip
5.0
558 reviews
Dined on April 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
This was definitely the best Sushi I have every had. The best part is they tell exactly what your eating and how to eat it. Absolutely no Soy Sauce. Will definitely be back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food and amazing service
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food and service was amazing. The selection ,perpetration and quality of the fish was possibly the best I have had. Highly recommend and will be back soon
EH
EricH
Miami
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
Excellent omakaze in a pure japanese tradition . I recommend
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Dining experience at the restaurant was so great! It made our special day more memorable. Thank you.
AL
ArthurL
New England
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on February 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
The food and service here are truly spectacular. The food is served in small portions at a relaxed pace so it really encourages the diner to enjoy...not gobble. If you haven't had the Kubota sake...have some Arthur Little
JA
JoeA
New England
1 review
vip
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 20, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Excellent sushi, great sake, friendly and quiet environment. Pricey.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic omakase! All of the fish was wonderful and fresh. The seared tuna is one of the best things I’ve eaten in my life.
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Pikachuuu
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 19, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience3
Great experience. Quality of food could have been better given the price. But other than that, it was outstanding
K
Kwei
New York Area
35 reviews
5.0
35 reviews
Dined on February 19, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
Overall it was a pleasant meal on Friday - we enjoyed the food and our short conversations with the chef. Most of the fishes were imported from Kyushu - and we do enjoy the pacific fishes more than ones from Atlantic. We believe they were a bit short of staff so the staffs were polite but rushing a bit around us. We will definitely consider stopping by again during regular weekday night. one minor complaint was, we did tell the restaurant via our reservation that we were celebrating our wedding anniversary, but nothing happened.
DC
DanielC
Egypt
14 reviews
vip
4.0
14 reviews
Dined on February 14, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
We tried the Valentine's Day Omakasi special at $180pps. The regular Omakasi is around $150pps. Overall food quality was great, very fresh and Japan imported fish/shellfish. Chef Yoshi is very professional and serious about his work. The restaurant decor is a bit bland, and doesn't quite stand up to the quality of the food.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on February 13, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience2
If you have had past experiences with Omakase, this place is not it. Premium price without the premium quality or experience. Will not return
D
Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 6, 2022
overall3food2service3ambience4
The atmosphere upstairs where the sushi is served is very pleasant — private, quiet, cozy. The sushi was not great — rice a little too moist and vinegary, some of the fish, which they said was smoked in their smoker with apple wood, tasted like it had been sprinkled with liquid smoke, not actually smoked. The whole concept is nice, and the atmosphere was pleasant, but the food should be improved to the level of omakase it is advertised to be.
NF
NoobFoodie
Chicago
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on February 6, 2022
overall3food2service3ambience3
There are better Omakase places around for less money. I also thought it was strange that after mistakenly charging us for another table they chased us down 2 blocks later to charge us the correct amount. So then we had to walk back to the restaurant in the freezing cold and pay $15 more (on a $400+ check). I would just chalk that 4% to breakage and let it go.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
5 reviews
vip
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 16, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience2
Not sure why 3 stars is considered good. This place was very mediocre and considering the cost, below average. Sushi is as much about the rice as it is about the fish. The rice was bland. And too warm. The fish was probably a few days old, and didn’t have the brightness that truly great fish has. Service was friendly and attentive. Generally meh. I would not spend the money.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Simply the best sushi I’ve ever tasted and the service was amazing.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 9, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience5
Service was outstanding. The sushi chef K was incredible, perfectly thought out meal and dining experience. Will be coming back for my next special occasion.
FD
FrequentDiner
New York Area
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food is fresh—exquisite, really. Service was excellent. Seats at the prep table are limited. Be sure to understand the costs as special items are recommended.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Austin
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on December 28, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
A truly wonderful experience! So personal and the food was fantastic. We have had omakase in Tokyo and this was on a par. Highly recommend!!
N
Nedstand
New York Area
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on December 27, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great Omakase on UWS. Not cheap, but great sushi never is cheap. Up a flight of stairs to a small dining room with 5 seats at the sushi bar. I will return!
F
Fitfoodie
Cincinnati
40 reviews
vip
5.0
40 reviews
Dined on December 27, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
The best sushi experience ever!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 24, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
The experience is amazing! The food is amazing! Totally worth it. Both tuna and sea eel are so good. Highly recommend it. The chef is so nice. Server there can speak four different languages and provide us a super harmonious and quiet environment to eat.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 20, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience4
Chef and waitress were extremely friendly. Great quality sushi and exceptional value.
FI
FINISJ
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 15, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
My son and I have been here several times now, and each time it''s a completely new experience - always something special about each morsel - perfect service and chef Kei and head waiter Abbie are 5 stars all the way. Ultra relaxing, ultra rewarding experience. BRAVO!
A
Alexa
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 12, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Where do I begin? The food was the greatest food I've ever eaten in my entire life. The atmosphere was amazing.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 11, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience3
Anniversary
JG
JoeGoldberg1
St. Louis
49 reviews
vip
5.0
49 reviews
Dined on December 10, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Such a refreshing experience where the focus was actually on great fish! Great staff too
MU
MikeU
London
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience4
We were blown away. Sushi was outstanding. Very high quality and great selection. Service was excellent and very attentive. We have dined at many of the best sushi restaurants in nyc and I would highly recommend Omakase Shiro.
DA
DAVL
New York Area
4 reviews
vip
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 6, 2021
overall4food4service5ambience3
Fresh, tasty and authentic. Homey and casual.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Omakase Shiro - Upper West Side is rated 4.4 stars by 119 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 29, 2022

May 2022

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

7:00 PM

Google Map for Omakase Shiro - Upper West Side

285 Columbus Ave New York, NY 10023-2303

Additional information

Cross street
West 73rd and 74th
Neighborhood
Lincoln Square
Hours of operation
Daily 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Cuisines
Sushi, Japanese Speciality, Japanese
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Kei Yoshino
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Wine

Website
http://www.shiro.nyc/
Phone number
(212) 201-7488

Omakase Shiro - Upper West Side

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