Kosaka

Name: Kosaka
Address: 220 W 13th St, New York, NY, United States, 10011
Telephone: (212) 727-1709
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.8

4.8

428 Reviews

$50 and over

Japanese

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KOSAKA is located on a charming Greenwich Village street. KOSAKA brings the serenity and allure of a Tokyo sushi restaurant to Manhattan.
KOSAKA provides a unique combination of extraordinary food and an elegant appearance which fully embodies the Japanese Edomae Style.
As a Michelin star chef for the past ten consecutive years, chef Yoshihiko Kousaka is also a traditionalist in his preparation of sushi. He focuses on the seasonal assortment of exotic fishes flown in daily from Japan and sourced locally and he changes his offerings daily based on what is available at the fish market, both domestically and internationally. KOSAKA offers two omakase options: sushi only and sashimi & sushi.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Aug 15, 2022

9:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Japanese
Hours of operation
Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:15 pm
Phone number
(212) 727-1709
Website
http://www.kosakanyc.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Yoshihiko Kousaka

Location
220 W 13th St, New York, NY 10011
Neighborhood
West Village
Parking details
None
Additional
Beer, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Toro with Caviar$50.00
Bluefin Toro Tartare with Caviar
Aburi Sushi$55.00
Seared fish, partially raw flamed with a blowtorch to enhance their depth. Otoro, Sweet Jumbo Shrimp, Scallop, and Salmon
King Crab Sushi$25.00
Caviar, Miso sauce
Foie Gras Sushi$25.00
Daikon, Balsamic glaze
Matsutake Mushroom Chawanmushi$25.00
Savory steamed egg custard
Ankimo$20.00
Monkfish liver, Ponzu
Osinko Moriawase$12.00
Assorted Japanese pickles

What 428 people are saying

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

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New York / Tri-State Area
Japanese
Manhattan
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MelindaR
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Incredible experience. Outstanding service, food, ambiance. A definite must
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The best Sushi restaurant in town, combined with an incredible staff and ambience.
HO
HelenO
New York Area
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Kosaka is my go-to omakase in NYC. The sushi is always top quality and the service is excellent and I am never disappointed.
MR
MRAVK
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on July 9, 2022
overall3food5service5ambience4
Three of us had 10-course meal for $200 each. We also ordered a half bottle of Rose for $80. Food was fresh and tasty. However we were not impressed by the value. Also toward the end of the meal (at around 90 min mark), they started rushing us. While we were eating, they kept asking if we are done.
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ajfro
New York Area
73 reviews
vip
5.0
73 reviews
Dined on July 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing fish and solid sushi counter experience
EL
EstherL
New York Area
1 review
vip
1.0
1 review
Dined on June 28, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience3
Omakase was not that great. The uni platter we ordered was 2 pieces of uni. Totally over priced. Omakase in other places with that price tag are much better. We sat at a table and they tried to charge us for bar seating. Not acceptable.
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10isLaw
New York Area
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on June 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Incredible experience. Amazing food. Service was incredibly attentive. While splurge-worthy, it’s almost impossible to leave without a $750+ bill.
GG
GemaG
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excelent omakase. Best in the city. Amazing service, the chefs did an amazing job.
P
Proton
New York Area
7 reviews
vip
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on June 17, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
Best sushi and sashimi we ever had! Their Sami by the bottle is wildly overpriced, but the one we selected was admittedly the best we ever had, as well. Service suffered a bit from masks and language pronunciation difficulties by some staff, but overall thoughtful and attentive. The most expensive dinner I’ve ever had in NYC, but ultimately worth the cost.
TP
TyPro
New York Area
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My favorite omakase in NYC without question. Fish quality, creativity, care and attention to every detail with respect to both the food and service. Every time I am there I am baffled that they have only secured one Michelin star. I have never wanted for more in any respect from this restaurant. Go, now.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Perfection
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The best omakase in NYC hands down. Ive been going to Kosaka since 2021 and every time i come to nyc and go to Kosaka. The best food and best service.
M
Member
New York Area
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on June 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best omakase I’ve ever had. Hard to justify the cost in any rational way, but I don’t regret spending the money. Superior atmosphere & ambiance at the counter.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very expensive
HL
HLB96
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely outstanding. Top notch food & service.
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Foodie
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 4, 2022
overall4food5service3ambience3
Extremely delicious and the chefs do a wonderful job. One area of improvement would be to have the servers stop adjusting the curtains the entire time. I know they store place settings in the window but it’s very distracting and annoying to have them constantly moving behind the customers at the bar opening and closing the curtains. It makes for not a very relaxing experience in an otherwise wonderful establishment
RM
RMPJ
Philadelphia
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on May 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Dinning with Kousaka-san is always a pleasure. His shari (sushi-rice) is one of the best in town. A meal at the right price for real sushi enthusiasts !!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
An extraordinary and even sublime experience in the West Village, worthy of the Michelin star, for slightly less than the cost of a ticket to Tokyo. Everything about it, from the warm phone calls and welcome to the chefs’ good cheer, make every meal there unforgettable.
BT
BenjaminT
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Truly one of the best Omakase experiences I’ve had, fish was to die for and the best sake tasting.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
vip
2.0
1 review
Dined on May 19, 2022
overall2food3service3ambience2
Sushi pieces were small, rice to fish ratio was off, the sushi chef came before the guests, the sushi bar had very limited space.
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RachelV
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We came here for my husband’s birthday and it was truly the most exceptional meal and dining experience we’ve ever had. The food was out of this world, the ambience was cozy, and the staff were incredibly kind and attentive. Highly recommend this place for any special occasion.
AH
AmandaH
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Incredible meal, exceptional dining experience. I can’t wait to go back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had dinner at Kosaka for Mother’s Day at the sushi bar. The staff were so attentive and excellent and even gave my mom a special dessert to celebrate. The sushi chefs are experts in their craft and watching them create their intricate masterpieces was a treat. Every bite from first to last was delicious and well thought. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for a unique omikase experience.
OT
OpenTable Diner
London
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beautiful setting and outstanding food.
MR
MichelleRr
New York Area
24 reviews
vip
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing as per usual. The kosaka team is phenomenal and so attentive i can't say enough good things about this place. Issac took care of us last night and let me just say that though Paul & Kyle are my absolute faves Issac did not disappoint. I want to compliment and give a round of applause to the sushi bar chefs (i dont want to butcher any of their names so this is for all of them) who go above and beyond to give such an outstanding show, you can tell they put their heart and soul into every sushi and sashimi piece they present to you. The selections of fish are always fresh and the way they grind the wasabi root is always astonishing to me. I love the unique flavors and style they use which is why i am a repeat customer. I look forward to my once a month omasake visits to kosaka and can't wait to come back for yet another awesome meal.
TJ
TenealJ
Seattle
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We sat at the bar right at open so we were able to engage with the chef since he wasn’t too busy yet and we had the best time! Everything was so beautiful and delicious.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 3, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
Good food, but the cheap scent of the fresh lilies in the restaurant was overwhelming and affected overall experience for all four of us at our table.
AT
AlexT
New York Area
1 review
vip
3.0
1 review
Dined on April 27, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience3
not worth the price tag; left unsatisfied with the amount of food and overall omakase experience for the hefty price
NY
NYEater
New York Area
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 22, 2022
overall2food5service2ambience2
Outstanding food and behind-the-counter staff, but service was officious and terrible. Booked a table for 4 but had to sit at counter and pay more! Staff was arrogant and refused to admit the mistake or find a way to seat us. Ruined an otherwise delightful meal. I was never treated so rudely at a high-end NY Japanese restaurant. The Michelin star seems to have gone to their head.
QM
QuinnM
Raleigh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Phenomenal omakase experience. Chefs and wait staff knew what they were doing. Definitely a legitimate, authentic experience to remember for a long time.
OP
OscarPozo
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on April 15, 2022
overall2food3service1ambience2
Not recommended. The food is scarce, of correct quality and without elaboration. It is not at the level of a Michelin star nor is it justified for the price you pay. The service is unacceptable, they take away your plate when you are still eating and bring you the bill without asking for it in order to occupy your table with another customer.
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tastebud330
New York Area
25 reviews
vip
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on April 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing expereince. Uni platter was fun.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Probably the best sushi you will ever have
BT
BTMD
Austin
20 reviews
vip
4.0
20 reviews
Dined on April 2, 2022
overall4food5service3ambience4
We ate at Kosaka while on vacation in NYC. We've traveled in Japan and Kosaka is very much like an authentic, high-end sushi restaurant in Tokyo. The food was creative, beautiful, and extremely good! The main feedback I'd like to share with the public, as well as the restaurant, is that the service is unnecessarily cold. There was no explanation of how the the service or omakase works--we get it but still, no warm greeting, no explanation. Questions were received with a puzzled look, as if we're supposed to know how things work at Kosaka. To be clear, the food and sake pairings are an incredible experience. They could be a bit more welcoming and friendlier. Also, I realize NYC dropped mask requirements in the restaurants, but the chefs all wore masks. Maybe there is a requirement for them to do so? Either way, not being able to see the face of our chef as we interacted with him at the sushi bar certainly impeded connection, communication, and frankly, being able to hear/understand the explanation for each dish. I'd recommend Kosaka to friends, but I'd also adjust expectations regarding lack of warmth.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing experience. Best sushi I have ever had. Staff was so nice, accommodating m, but also gave us privacy.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
vip
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 2, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience3
Not impressed with the food for the price. Service hasn’t great either
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Truly a top notch experience.
J
Justanotherfoodie
New York Area
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a wonderful time at Kosaka. The food was amazing, every bite and presentation was delicious and elegant. The sake recommendation was wonderful also. Service was patient and attentive. We will visit again soon!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing from beginning to end. Will recommended to all of my friends for omakase!
EW
ErikaW
Vancouver
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
So delicious and enjoyed watching the chefs passionately prepare each piece with care and precision.

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Kosaka is rated 4.8 stars by 428 OpenTable diners.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Aug 15, 2022

9:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

220 W 13th St, New York, NY 10011

Additional information

Neighborhood
West Village
Hours of operation
Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:15 pm
Cuisines
Japanese
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Yoshihiko Kousaka
Additional
Beer, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.kosakanyc.com/
Phone number
(212) 727-1709

Kosaka

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Additional information

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Menu

Omakase

Amuse Bouche

Sashimi

Sushi

Soup

Tea and Dessert

Uni Specialty

Hokkaido Uni Platter$70.00

Uni with Caviar$35.00

Uni Sushi Cup$30.00

Supplement

Toro with Caviar$50.00

Aburi Sushi$55.00

King Crab Sushi$25.00

Foie Gras Sushi$25.00

Matsutake Mushroom Chawanmushi$25.00

Ankimo$20.00

Osinko Moriawase$12.00

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