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U Omakase, Brooklyn, NY

U Omakase

4.9
4.9
99 Reviews
$50 and over
Sushi
U Omakase offers a unique take on traditional Omakase dining. Immerse yourself in a communal dining experience featuring a seasonal tasting menu. This experience is meant to be social, sensory, surprising and most of all - fun!
With over 40 years of experience, our Veteran Chefs carefully curate a 13-course meal using only the highest quality ingredients.

Intimate atmosphere with LIMITED SEATING.
We look forward to welcoming U! Please enable OpenTable Alerts on your mobile device to be notified of any openings.



*Please note that raw fish and shellfish are featured heavily in this Chef's tasting menu. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer modifications. Each seating will begin promptly.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 8 times today
Experiences are available.

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Sushi, Japanese, Creative Japanese

  • Hours of operation

    Wed–Sat 6:30 pm–10:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (917) 336-8479

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Owned/operated by

    Asian and Pacific Islander, Latinx or Hispanic

  • Executive chef

    Yasu Hirashiki + Luis Durand

  • Neighborhood

    Greenpoint

  • Cross street

    173 Greenpoint Avenue between Eckford and Leonard Streets.

  • Parking details

    None

  • Public transit

    Greenpoint Avenue G Train

  • Additional

    Counter Seating, Non-Smoking

Experiences

  • U Table

    $89.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Immerse yourself in a communal dining experience featuring a seasonal tasting menu. Our Veteran Chefs carefully curates a 13-course meal using only the highest quality ingredients utilizing his 40+ years of experience. Intimate atmosphere with LIMITED SEATING. We look forward to welcoming U! Please enable OpenTable Alerts on your mobile devise to be notified of any openings.

What 99 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
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.9Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New York / Tri-State Area

    Best Value

  • New York / Tri-State Area

    Sushi

  • Brooklyn

    Best Overall

  • Brooklyn

    Best Food

  • Brooklyn

    Best Service

  • Brooklyn

    Best Ambiance

  • Brooklyn

    Best Value

  • Brooklyn

    Innovative

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  1. Simon

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    AWESOME experience/service and AMAZING food. Will absolutely be back - Simon & Garfunkel

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Spectacular food, great ambience and team. All in all a fantastic evening.

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  3. JackR

    New York Area

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A truly unique and utterly delightful experience at an astonishingly good price. The dishes look gorgeous and taste even better. The staff are friendly and informative , and just watching the care and love with which the food is prepared is a pleasure in itself. If you attend one of the two evening sittings for the fixed menu please, please turn up promptly. The idea is everyone is served the same dishes at the same time. The other diners will not appreciate it if you are late!

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  4. HayleyF

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    U Omakase is fantastic!! Incredible value for the price, this meal is an experience. Come hungry, byob and be ready to enjoy transcendent flavors and the freshest fish!

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Such a neighborhood gem. Food, ambiance and service on point. And generously flowing sake is the furikake on top! 💖

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  6. Cait

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved our dining experience, made a dear friends birthday very special!

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  7. FrankM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    It was a great experience...we were only two of five diners...for the six o'clock seating. The welcome was warm from the minute we stepped in...our server and owner/chef, Luis, took great care of us...explaining dishes and kibitzing...perhaps had there been more people we wouldn't have had quite the attention we had. My only reservation about the evening was the volume of the music. Otherwise, each dish delighted and surprised...

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing Omakase experience. The staff is so friendly and warm and the communal vibe is very enjoyable. They bring sake and explain the dishes as the come out. The sushi was top notch and creative.

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  9. ArielleS

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Freshest and tastiest dishes. Owner and staff are incredible.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing experience great service and unbelievable for the value

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  11. KristenF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Cannot say enough good things about this spot. Stopped by last minute with my fiance last Friday. They already had a full room booked for private party dinner and yet Luis (spelling is probably wrong) was so welcoming, he even le us sit at the chefs table. While I hesitate to write this review, because the place is small and I fear I'll soon have a very difficult time getting into this place, I have to do it because the food was beyond fantastic, innovative, and made with such love - yet the only thing that topped that was the hospitality and warmth of everyone who worked there. Oh, did I mention its BYOB?? Beyond fantastic. Thank you again to the entire staff at U Omakase for giving us a night to remember for a while to come!

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Have been here many times— everything is always incredible (food and service). Cannot recommend it enough. Thank you guys ☺️

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  13. LeticiaQ

    New York Area

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I already can’t wait to go back. Amazing value and delicious menu.

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  14. JonL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was an amazing meal and wonderful experience.

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  15. Cali

    Atlanta Metro

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Really amazing overall experience with a generous and welcoming staff and an unforgettable menu.

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  16. FrankP

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent place. Everything was exceptional. Great choice in music.

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  17. UWSDiner

    New York Area

    242 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    242 reviews

    Dined on April 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What a great surprise! We were celebrating two birthdays and what a wonderful place and meal to do it. U Omakase is hidden in Greenpoint Avenue with just a small sign announcing 14 seats and 14 plates. Each plate — ranging from soup to raw fish to wavy beef to duck. . . . Truffle in many places. We brought our own bottle of sake and we’re surprised by gifts of sake and Japanese liquor. The service — what can I say. We were served with love! Definitely up for a return trip.

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  18. Jade

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    All around great amazing experience from the food to the staff. We will be back.

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I took my best friend for her birthday - it was incredible! From the chef to Luis to Payton, everyone was so lovely and fun and the food and sake was amazing!

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  20. YiyanZ

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It is a one-of-kind experience. Intimately collective. Some of the dishes stood out to the extent of making you feel touched. 感動しました. I also like its casual and light atmosphere compared to other omakase. Kudos to all the staff and will definitely come back.

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  21. WordsmithNYC

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This experience was intimate without being cramped, creative without being pretentious, friendly without being overbearing, and all around delicious.

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  22. SusannahC

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    U is amazing. A truly unique experience with phenomenal staff and exquisite food. Don’t miss an opportunity to go!

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  23. PortiaR

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Spectacular in all regards! A truly wonderful dining experience!

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I think the fusion between the flavors the ambiance and the service was perfect! Outstanding food quality. Will come again

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  25. EricG

    Singapore

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great time, great people, amazing food! Will definitely be back.

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  26. DylanH

    New York Area

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on April 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had an opportunity to take a picture with Chef Hirashiki since we share the same family name. It was a nice coincidence! The restaurant has very friendly staff and great atmosphere.

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  27. AntoineA

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Such an amazing night!! Luis and his team were so welcoming, it didn’t feel like a restaurant but more like we were seated at a friend’s dinner table. Great food, even greater staff. Super positive and energetic vibe. We left with big smiles on our faces and with a few new friends. I can’t wait to go back!

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  28. Leaf

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This spot is a total vibe. Delicious food, welcoming, and entertaining.

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    U Omakase was the perfect vibe. Soooo low key but the food was exceptional. Love how intimate the space is. We felt like we were at a friends house. Love Luis and his team. Already booked our next trip back.

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  30. CassieM

    New York Area

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    So fun! 10/10 recommend. Great bites, vibes and service. Loved our time. Everything was exceptional. Definitely visit!

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  31. MarionB

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I highly recommend this place, you’ll have wonderful moment all together. Great food & really really good vibe. BYOB for now

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  32. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    vip
    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    If I can give zero stars I would. One of the worst omakase and overall dining experiences. First off, the wait staff was abysmal, they had no idea what was being served to the customers. Every time they put a plate down, I had to constantly ask what was being served. They were not attentive at all and I felt as if I was spending more time trying to get their attention more than anything else. To top it off, I had a live bug on one of my dishes and when I told the wait staff they just took my plate, said “thank you” and replaced it without any further comments. Second was the actual meal, the fish felt like it had been sitting out for a while and almost tasted spoiled. Anything smoked was overdone and tasted burnt. Anything raw lacked the high grade sushi quality expected. Even the cooked dishes had an odd taste to them. It was so terrible that I had to walk out of the dinner with 4 courses still left. I will never come back here again nor would I recommend this place to anyone who remotely wants to have an edible meal.

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  33. Meghan

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had such a great meal at U Omakase! Each dish was fantastic, the servers were all so kind and the music was really fun

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food and great service. It’s a great addition to greenpoint and worth traveling to!

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  35. OpenTable Diner

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I had the most beautiful experience with a friend. The service was a mix of an artistry showcase and communal intimacy. The food is prepared to the highest quality.

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing experience! The vibe felt like going to a friend’s house for a dinner party, but the food was better than anything you could get at a friend’s house (unless your friend is an incredible sushi chef).

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  37. EuniceG

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My first Omakase experience at U Omakase was amazing! Luis and his team really set the tone for the evening and I really enjoyed every aspect of the night. Will def go again and bring someone else with me next time!

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  38. Nomad

    New York Area

    31 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is my second time here in one month. Really elevated fusion Omakase (Japanese, French, Latin American twist) done in a very elegant way. I’m typically a purist when it comes to sushi, but U Omakase does it in a balanced way. Really love the king salmon sushi, hiramasa with mushrooms and light truffle sauce, king crab with roe in a French cream sauce, masu with cherry wood smoke, among others. Vibe is aesthetically pleasing, the service and team are friendly (they give you a free sake pouring!) without the unpretentiousness and fuss at other omakase places.

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  39. BrooklynDining

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Incredible food and incredible experience, can’t wait to go back!

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  40. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We thought we would never see chef Yasu again ever since he closed down his Forest Hills location. By a stroke of luck, we came upon his restaurant on open table and booked the next available seating we could find. The food is everything we remember and more. A mixture of your traditional Japanese nigiri pieces and dishes that are more modern. We are definitely coming back again and telling all our friends who loved his restaurant in Forest hills where to find him. Thank for for an amazing meal!

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

U Omakase is rated 4.9 stars by 99 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 8 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for U Omakase

173 Greenpoint Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11222-2301

Additional information

  • Cross street

    173 Greenpoint Avenue between Eckford and Leonard Streets.

  • Neighborhood

    Greenpoint

  • Hours of operation

    Wed–Sat 6:30 pm–10:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Sushi, Japanese, Creative Japanese

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Parking details

    None

  • Public transit

    Greenpoint Avenue G Train

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Owned/operated by

    Asian and Pacific Islander, Latinx or Hispanic

  • Executive chef

    Yasu Hirashiki + Luis Durand

  • Additional

    Counter Seating, Non-Smoking

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