10 Essential Omakase Experiences in NYC

Momoya’s standard omakase is $150 per person, with the option to upgrade to Kiwami for another $60. You’ll get at least a dozen pieces of sushi with Yukiwakamaru rice from Japan’s Yamagata Prefecture. Highlights can include Japanese sea bass from Nagasaki and sea scallops from Hokkaido. The buttery medium-fat tuna covers the white rice like a blanket in winter, while the nori that holds the hand rolls together is as crispy as a seaweed snack. 

Momoya SoHo doesn’t stop at traditional fish omakase either. If you are in the mood for something sweet, Momoya does a seasonal parfait that changes every quarter. These are about as Instagrammable as a dessert gets: Parfaits are served in a wine glass with an inner and outer layer and as many ingredients as the omakase. Chef Norie Uematsu even offers a dessert omakase on select Mondays with a minimum of five courses.