New York City's Top Omakase Counters: A Curated Guide

Vogue has released an extensive guide showcasing the finest omakase experiences in New York City, featuring twelve exceptional sushi establishments that have reshaped the culinary landscape. Among these are the prestigious Sushi Sho in Midtown, led by Chef Keiji Nakazawa and boasting three Michelin stars, and the cozy Sushi Ouji in SoHo, co-owned by Emily Li and Chef Ben Chen. Highlighted is Yūgin, the highest omakase venue in the city, situated on the 37th floor of the General Motors Building and opened in October 2025 by Chef Yugin Zubco, a protégé of Masa. Sushi Noz, an Upper East Side favorite for eight years, offers a serene atmosphere with its 200-year-old hinoki counter, crafted by Chef Nozomu Abe from Hokkaido. Other noteworthy mentions include Yoshino on the Bowery, led by Tadashi "Edowan" Yoshida; Jōji in One Vanderbilt, supported by Daniel Boulud; and Icca in Tribeca, featuring a $495 omakase from former Sushi Ginza Onodera head chef Kazushige Suzuki. The guide also highlights Sushi Koju at the Ace Hotel Brooklyn, under Chef Kevin Garrison, and Kosaka in the West Village, a one-Michelin-star establishment run by Chef Masatomo Soma. Prices range from $165 at Sushi Koju to $475 at Yūgin, with many restaurants focusing on traditional Edomae techniques, seasonal produce, and fish imported from Japan.