HIDDEN GEM! Reviewing Sushi W's $38 Omakase in NYC

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When most people think of omakase, they think of paying exorbitant prices for dinner and a show. There are more affordable omakase joints like Sushi Nakazawa, where a counter seat goes for $180 per person. The limit is Masa's $1,000 omakase. It seems that omakase in NYC is just not an affordable experience and you have to rich and/or willing to splurge to experience it.
But that's where Sushi W comes in. Sushi W breaks the mold by not only offering omakase for below $100, but Sushi W charges just $38 for its lunch omakase for a 12 set meal. Very reasonable price considering you are getting the food prepared for you right before your eyes!
The question though is, is Sushi W actually worth it or is it just cheap sushi and nothing more? All of the best sushi restaurants in NYC and the most famous sushi restaurants in NYC charge a pretty penny. Is it just normal to expect quality to cost more in sushi? Or does Sushi W show that you can deliver high quality sushi without expecting customers to break the bank? We'll find out in this video together!
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Restaurant Deets:
Sushi W - UES
1513 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10029

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@NevyZine 9 ай бұрын

I worked there over the summer before I went to college. I think it's a great place to start as a 1st omakase experience and gradually explore other places

@uaeats 9 ай бұрын

Very cool! I think I would agree, although I think the quality for what you pay at Sushi W is very good, while at more expensive places it's not always 1:1

@christianhunter777 9 ай бұрын

This is your best video so far. Great job capturing the food prep, then editing it into your post-meal reflections. It's up, up and away from here.

@kimyoung3042 9 ай бұрын

Loved this video. I like how you did the video post production. It gave you the chance to give an honest review without infringing on the other patrons. I’m also glad you survived!! It was looking like attack of the birds early in the video. 😂😂😂 Can’t wait for the next video.😊

@user-zy8pm8uf2e 9 ай бұрын

I really like this channel and appreciate UA's insight and comments on the food, greatly! I don't know your background or if you have any professional training, but I like listening to your commentary very much and you often sound like a true, fair and insightful professional reviewer!! I'm staying tuned.

@rmarkley79 9 ай бұрын

The fact you have post it notes for notes is great, that had me laughing. Thanks UA, another great review, and I don't even like sushi, haha.

@jesseyuan 9 ай бұрын

I experienced this $38 Omakase last month and in my opinion it is great for a starter. Someone who enjoy the experience, but at the same time you get what you pay for, cheaper cuts of fish.

@daleybrennan9867 9 ай бұрын

Really good video. I'm going to try this out sometime this week. Thanks again, UA.

@joelb.2685 9 ай бұрын

$38 Omakase > $48 beef rib with no bark..

@saris9487 9 ай бұрын

Loved this review!

@alisachamoy225 9 ай бұрын

There's a location in the UES too. It's a very good value for what you pay and you can definitely eat quickly for a quick lunch but it's definitely not the normal/more luxurious omakase experience where the chefs always take the time to tell you what they are serving you. The fish quality is decent but not the best but again, for what you are paying, it's a great value in NY. I think you can definitely find far better salmon nearby (but at a higher price point).

@lorifreeman1746 9 ай бұрын

I love how he describes everything that is going on with the food ❤

@frankb1 9 ай бұрын

I know nothing about sushi. Thanks for educating me.

@PsychoMarty 9 ай бұрын

Crazy how this channel is growing. I remember this channel having less than 10k subs when I found it.

@ryangies4798 9 ай бұрын

One of your best reviews. Love these hole in the wall joints. Clearly you’re paying for food cost and not all of the posh atmosphere in a place like W Sushi. I know what you mean about temperatures and how they affect texture and flavor. Personally I would’ve taken a bite of the hand roll , then set it down on the plate to let the temperature come up a bit. How were those sauces in front of you? Anyways, $38 for that is outstanding.

@thai33oz 9 ай бұрын

You make squid soft by scoring it. The more you score it, the more softer it gets. One place i went to, they scored the squid like a fish net. And it literally melted in my mouth. They called it squid cream bc it indeed melted like cream.

@TheHengKong 9 ай бұрын

I've been here! I was there when they were lowkey and just opened. It was my firs ttime in NY, amazing staff, and overall great experience.

@myramyr1983 9 ай бұрын

The king ua very knowledgeable abd legit I like u ua keep it up mate

@myramyr1983 9 ай бұрын

U will grow

@guru2899 9 ай бұрын

Salmon does NOT need anything done to it. I can eat at least 25 pieces of salmon sashimi at a sitting. A little soy sauce and wasabi is all it needs to compliment the taste.

@chubbyandy712 9 ай бұрын

I lived 1 block away from this location and attended their soft opening and have been back over 4 times!!! (Also been to their west side location as well) Love the price point of this omakase spot, there is no tipping as well following traditional Japanese culture!

@patrickwong4824 9 ай бұрын

Holy mackerel, another great UA review. $38 for Omakase is a pretty good deal, with a few hits, and a few misses.

@uaeats 9 ай бұрын

It's definitely a very good price! And the quality is not bad either overall

@randomme6954 9 ай бұрын

unfortunately I put it in my mouth 🤣 pure gold and an absolute meme waiting to happen 😂

@CN-qk8is 9 ай бұрын

I’m Japanese live in Japan, and it’s so interesting seeing Sushi in the U.S. Thank you!

@user-up9iq7ic8z 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for the Heads up on EATS ....

@kevinc.3903 9 ай бұрын

It's always the carnival music for me...! 👍

@100185261 9 ай бұрын

hey UA.. question: Can you do a Q/A session for your subscribers? I'd love to know more about you. You seem to have such an interesting life!!

@shindukess 9 ай бұрын

Since Wah Fung is still closed why not try next door to the right New Kim Tuong. I used to get lunch there. The beef chow fun and roasted meat rice were pretty good.

@stylishbunny6854 9 ай бұрын

Wow, amazing price! I guess for Omakase you are really paying a good percentage for a Chef's known name and 2nd quality of their product. I wonder if they put soy sauce vinegar on all the fish. I don't like sushi with too much sauce. They usually do that for low-grade fish. Love your video!💕

@HabituaILineStepper 9 ай бұрын

Remember us when you hit 100k subscribers!

@alisachamoy225 5 ай бұрын

When you return to the NY area from your Vegas trip I would love to see you do a review of Tsumo - the new $58 (for 13 courses) omakase place in Kips Bay. Everyone is saying it is really good!

@ernestedwards4073 5 ай бұрын

Nice! I love Salmon also! Im a enrolled member of The Yakama Nation and I'm a seasonal Salmon Salesman. In my opinion I offer THE BEST SMOKED SALMON! I'd love to have you come visit in Cascade Locks Oregon between July and November and review

@TickTock-jo4to 8 ай бұрын

Spanish Mackerel is totally different fish from Mackerel.

@navydad8916 9 ай бұрын

Word of advice that you could pass on to your subscribers,dress appropriately when dining at upscale establishments,not only will you be treated and served better,but you won’t piss off people when you wear track pants and hoodies.

@leebooz3677 5 ай бұрын

Looks delicious

@usd500 9 ай бұрын

$8 fatty tuna, super cheap! Nobu has it at 3x the price

@JP91955 9 ай бұрын

I’m going to check this place out next month when I’m in nyc! We going 5-0 today too UA!! 🦅🦅🦅🦅🦅

@Eyeofevol 9 ай бұрын

Fly on your food at 9:10…

@TL.... 9 ай бұрын

yue is the baddest cat on the block

@vincentnnyc 9 ай бұрын

How do you get the $38 when it is not listed on the outside store menu? Is the $38 everyday?

@billlegakis9155 9 ай бұрын

Salmon is my favorite as well,,but I wont eat it cause it`s all farmed.

@2Wheels_NYC 9 ай бұрын

UES or UWS location? You have to shoot out by me in Queens, there's a new spot "Masaaki" in Bayside. Excellent.

@Ria-xl7kz 9 ай бұрын

No frills.

@mondarinvino107 7 ай бұрын

was the fish freshly cut or pre-cut? the hand roll fish looked pre-prepared, no?

@friendoverse 9 ай бұрын

Why wouldn't they let you comment on the food while you're at the restaurant?

@user-vr3jg2kv1d 9 ай бұрын

Fun video as but pls get rid of that background music!!

@nychacker 9 ай бұрын

Suprisingly owned and operated by Japanese owner from Yokohama. This owner has ambitious business plan. I think it will succeed.

@alant.541 9 ай бұрын

$38 for omakase? What a great deal! Another delicious place to try when in NY. BTW - City of Brotherly Shove are 5-0. Go Eagles! 🏈

@findingpeacedailyfpd6064 9 ай бұрын

💜

@jasperbenedicttang 9 ай бұрын

Do they refill the gari that they gave you?

@lac2275 9 ай бұрын

I've gotten used to it, but dude your facial expression when you have some delicious can be easily confused for repulsion lol 😂

@chubbs5006 9 ай бұрын

wow for $38 for omakase...looked decent

@chuckywang 9 ай бұрын

gotta try to find cheap omakase in LA!

@zazzalo 9 ай бұрын

Akafuji in la habra. About $50. Pretty good value. Sushi yuen is also about the same but might’ve gone up. If you’re talking proper LA, cheap omakase prob doesn’t exist

@lisabudd5979 9 ай бұрын

There very good really .nice place id be happy sushi dine ins in Australia are very expensive considering we get less variety. Toro is not a thing fatty tuna generally tou only can get lean here . Well now i know what im missing .👍🇦🇺😀

@frankgrima 9 ай бұрын

I wish you would give the address of the restaurant? Paying $38 dollars is out of my budget.

@brozors 9 ай бұрын

No egg at the end? 😢

@Andyyyk47 9 ай бұрын

The dreaded premier-feature strikes again

@francisgallozzi2595 9 ай бұрын

When you keep comparing with an eraser, I can't say I know what you mean...since I have never eaten one.

@garwingcheung9617 9 ай бұрын

🏆🌿 the best KZfaq channel 🌿🏆

@joejeans7913 9 ай бұрын

please travel west

@Keliiyamashita 9 ай бұрын

We got to see the back of Miss UA

@100185261 9 ай бұрын

hi!

@brandoncarpenter9681 9 ай бұрын

Very nice review. I would love you to do a collab with James Andrews, it would take you both out of your comfort zones but I think you both might get a new audience and have fun, plus you are about the same “clout”

@shrebus 9 ай бұрын

To expensive and in U.S dollars!!!!

@adembrija3062 9 ай бұрын

you and www.youtube.com/@Jamesnu must coordinate haha you guys seem to go to a lot of the same places.

@curly6619 8 ай бұрын

Hey UA! I really like your videos. You're giving a Mike Chen vibe before he got all corporate and sold out. Keep up the good work! Please don't sell your soul to McDonald's!

@bartsimpson4080 9 ай бұрын

dude a baller calling a $38 meal cheap

@brozors 9 ай бұрын

In New York, sushi is stupid expensive

@garwingcheung9617 9 ай бұрын

Plz. Who are you

@bartsimpson4080 9 ай бұрын

@@garwingcheung9617 stop being gay that’s sick …. men and women not men and men

@Ria-xl7kz 9 ай бұрын

UA. Time for you to stop blabbing & start cooking. You're giving cooks a headache by sounding like you know sh*t, when you don't even know how to cook. I'm just saying. I've been there before. The things chefs & cooks do-- they ain't easy.

@garwingcheung9617 9 ай бұрын

UA is the boss plz. Respect