- VenueFine Dining
- CuisineJapanese, Sushi
A Three-Star Omakase Masterpiece
In the shadow of the New York Public Library, Sushi Sho is one of Manhattan’s most exalted sushi destinations — a three-MICHELIN-starred counter where Chef Keiji Nakazawa demonstrates mastery of the very highest order.
The omakase here is utterly unique. The progression ebbs and flows through a dazzling variety of fish, shellfish, vegetables and more, distinguished by an extensive use of the fermentation techniques first developed in Japan. Reverent yet endlessly evolving, Nakazawa and his team treat each service as a chance to hone their craft further still.
The setting is its own marvel: a Hinoki-wood counter flanked by towering ice boxes fronted with carved wooden doors, where the kitchen and service teams move in perfect tandem. The pace, breadth and sheer persistence of excellence on display will impress even the most seasoned sushi enthusiast.
For those in pursuit of the pinnacle of the omakase experience, Sushi Sho is a pilgrimage — a quietly breathtaking room where tradition, technique and artistry reach their fullest expression.
