Sushi Kaito

Name: Sushi Kaito
Address: 244 West 72nd Street #4, New York, NY, United States, 10023
Telephone: (212) 799-1278
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.9

4.9

629 Reviews

$50 and over

Sushi

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A reservation must be modified or canceled no later than 5 PM the night before the reservation date.
We serve 15 omakase courses. We feature seasonal fish daily, often accommodating individual preferences, such as kosher-style & gluten-free. However, there are no vegetarian, or vegan alternatives.
We are open from Wednesday to Sunday and offer 3 seatings, 5:30 PM, 7 PM, and 8:30 PM.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 28, 2023

8:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Sushi
Hours of operation
Wed–Sun 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(212) 799-1278
Website
http://www.sushikaito.net/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
244 West 72nd Street #4, New York, NY 10023
Neighborhood
Upper West Side
Cross street
Btw Broadway and West End Ave
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Beer, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Wine

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What 629 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.8Value

Noise • Moderate

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New York / Tri-State Area
Sushi
Manhattan
Best Overall
Manhattan
Best Food
Manhattan
Best Value
Manhattan
Sushi

629 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing omakase experience for an even more amazing price. Staff was super friendly. Excellent quality fish. Wonderful experience overall.
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JeremyR
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of the best omakase options in the city. If you have a chance to visit, you should!
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npuri
New York Area
27 reviews
vip
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on September 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Excellent quality and service. Understated place with sole focus on the food experience. Salmon, tuna, crawfish and wagyu in particular were outstanding. Would highly recommend.
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OpenTable Diner
Houston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Such a wonderful Omakase experience. I’m going back again in a few weeks
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Shannon
New York Area
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on August 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Unbelievable flavor and hospitality! The service is impeccable and the staff is very friendly. The sushi is outstanding and the chefs are some of the best in the city.
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Mcwafuls
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had an absolutely wonderful time! Our group felt pretty cared for as we dined
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AileenM
New York Area
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on August 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience3
What a great experience! Each of the two chefs were dedicated to just 6 of the 12 guests seated at the counter, making it for an even more intimate experience than expected. Each piece served was beautifully made, presented and all were delectable. We ordered a great nigori sake to go with the meal which paired perfectly with the meal. Wait staff was attentive & refilled glasses as needed- we felt well cared for. At the end of the 14 courses, we opted for 3 more pieces - and were able to choose our favorites from the 14. Yummmmm. One prior diner mentioned the lighting being a bit overly bright - I agree, but I do think their follow up point of the lighting allowing for more attention to the chef’s skill and detail may potentially be why. It’s clearly one of the most amazing aspects of the experience. Cannot wait to go back again soon!
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Junef
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was incredible and we will definitely go back.
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AliceW
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great experienc, perfect place, best food ever, kind people!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Toronto
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on August 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food always excellent. Great to interact with chef.
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ShellyK
Demoland (US)
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on August 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
There is simply no better omakase experience than this.
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Alan
New York Area
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic traditional omikase for a great price.
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paulaw
New York Area
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
New chef since last time. Even better which is hard to believe. Has always been excellent.
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AngelaH
New York Area
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on July 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Highly recommend the omakase experience. The fish was fresh and varied. Delicious! The staff was very attentive.
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Fullexperience
Charleston
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on July 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing as always. Best sushi on UWS. If you love omakase, Kaito has to be in your rotation
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Sheri
New York Area
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Sushi Kaito is a sublime sushi restaurant. The selection is incredibly fresh and varied. Owner or manager remembers you and your name!!
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Chef Biu is absolutely fantastic. So talented. The service team is excellent, the food is absolutely outstanding and the price honestly is half of what it should be
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JonathanB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic. Some of the best fish I have ever had and the service was top notch.
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OpenTable Diner
Houston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
All their dishes are fresh and extremely overwhelming on taste. Strongly advise have a meal on Sushi Kaito if you never had it before.
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AdamK
New York Area
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding experience! After coming back from a trip to Japan just a month prior and experiencing amazing sushi I wasn’t sure how it would compare but suffice to say it was amazing and made me feel like I was eating fresh sushi in Japan. Totally recommend!
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baolinh
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food. Cozy and nice place. We had a lovely omakase time.
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Daniel
Toronto
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Such a cool and intimate spot. The quality of the sushi is as good as it gets and the staff is very attentive the entire meal. They change the menu every month so will definitely have to come back. If you’re a fan of omakase you will love this place.
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CarolineW
Greater Boston
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 17, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
A fun omakase experience with excellent fish. Great service. I was impressed with the chef and his attention to detail. Felt like the hostess and owner were welcoming.
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GENOVEVAN
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 17, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience4
We’ve been going for years except during the pandemic only in 2022 . Their menu has been downsized but it’s way better , easier to maneuver and the selection last night was excellent . We tried their new first course and loved it . Our oldest son went for the first time and was so impressed with their attention to detail and the delicious selection , each so different . It is our #1 omakase though we’ve tried several others in the city at way higher prices .
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RobertI
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent sushi snd service everything was fresh and delicious
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing experience. The chef and service were very attentive, they even provided free green tea. Very good value, will be back!
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ShellyK
Demoland (US)
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on June 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The best sushi on UWS, freshest fish, perfect rice, creative and delicious!
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Sari
New York Area
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on June 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Been working our way through the Omakase offerings in NYC including Sushi Nakazawa, Sugarfish multiple outings, Sushi by Bou, Bondi UE and more- this experience at Sushi Kaito was fantastic. Service was great. We wanted and asked for an off the menu item - an unfiltered sake. Their offering, something with ‘Snow’ in the name , was just perfect with our meal. The sushi was pristine, fresh and seasoned perfectly. The rice was the perfect temperature/texture and enhanced each piece of delectable freshness. Definitely worth checking it out. It was reasonable and we were more than satisfied. The chef was engaging and all in all a wonderful experience. 6/4/2023
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 31, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always amazing. The most relaxing and pleasurable Omakase experience I’ve ever been to. The chef was so lovely and attentive. The fish of the highest quality and most simple flavors. And the service was hospitable and flawless. Can’t wait to return!
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on May 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
First time back since COVID (3 years). New chefs but same quality. We’ve been to most of NYC’s top Omakase bars. Sushi Kaito is our neighborhood treasure. Always a great experience.
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Wynn
Charleston
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was my 7th or so time visiting Sushi Kaito (lost track) and it was amazing as always! Best omakase in the city in my opinion.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I’ve eaten at every notable sushi spot in the city and Kaito towers over them all. Best spot in NYC.
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DavidS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Incredibly delicious selection for an affordable price.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best omakase. Extremely nice service and plates were delicious.
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Robin
New York Area
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on May 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
My sister and I love Japanese food and made plans to visit Sushi Kaito after reading the positive review by Infatuation New York. We thoroughly enjoyed the excellent omakase. The service was excellent and the ambience pleasing. We thought too it was well priced for what we received. Thank you for a memorable evening. We will return.
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AlyssaL
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious and fresh. Enjoyed the intimate setting. Fair price point for all the dishes.
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DKbklyn
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Small, counter style. Sushi is extremely fresh. Lovely dinner
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing omekase experience.
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I visited last night for my boyfriends birthday and Sushi Kaito was an overall incredible experience. The fish was so fresh and the craft of it being made was stunning. While we went expecting this kind of food, one of highlights was how knowledgeable and conversational the waitress and host were, they really made our night so special. Thank you Sushi Kaito! We’ll be back
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AllanS
Washington DC
15 reviews
vip
4.0
15 reviews
Dined on April 15, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience3
In this day and age of $300 omakase sushi places, a gem for omakase under $100. No frills but the sushi is delightful and the staff friendly.
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FAQs

Sushi Kaito is rated 4.9 stars by 629 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

Sep 28, 2023

8:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

244 West 72nd Street #4, New York, NY 10023

Additional information

Cross street
Btw Broadway and West End Ave
Neighborhood
Upper West Side
Hours of operation
Wed–Sun 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
Cuisines
Sushi
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Wine

Website
http://www.sushikaito.net/
Phone number
(212) 799-1278

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Sushi Kaito

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