Courtney Lanham

Chef Alex was awesome!!!! We had the omakase and everything was absolutely delicious. Best sushi I’ve ever had. Loved the toro cavier, hotate, salmon belly, Anago, Hokkaido uni, just all of it. Cannot wait to go back!

+4

Quinnie Ma

Had the Omakase for 2 and it was all delicious! Server and Chef were really nice to us as well. Highly recommend trying them out!

+14

Najeeb Abdullah

There's so many places in ditmars but I'm so happy we settled on this sushi spot. They have so much more than just sushi but the sushi was really good!! It also looks very nice inside and was easy to get to from the train station. The waiters were nice and friendly, and it wasn't too expensive for a sushi spot which was very good. This is one of our favorite sushi spots now in the local area.

Daniel Burakov

I never thought I would find such good omakase so close to home. My wife and I got the omakase for 2, a plum wine and all the specials on the board. Literally there was nothing that chef Alex made that was not exceptional and so we racked a bill of 500 with no regrets. The eel as well as the toro was both our favorites. Never had I had marinaded roe which was also very delicious. We also really enjoyed the red bean and green tea ice cream. It was really nice celebrating with my wife’s her school accomplishments here. We went at like 330-4ish which was before rush hours so had an intimate private like experience. I highly recommend and will be returning. Thank you.

+19

Elizabeth Ouranitsas

One of the BEST omakase I’ve ever had. We did the 16 piece and a soft shell crab special. Sushi was so fresh and delicious. Was really surprised as the restaurant is very unassuming. Recommend sitting at the bar for omakase :) Thank you for the experience chef Eric!

+3

Liz W

It’s BYOB and has Omakase options — best of both worlds. Seriously, this place is such a neighborhood gem and doesn’t get enough credit for the quality and creativity along with a very reasonable price point. Chef Alex is dedicated to his craft and you’ll have such a wonderful experience if you sit at the bar and see him work his magic. I usually get the omakase because you get to try so many different dishes—all melt in your mouth. It’s hard to choose a fav, but three amigos is up there. When they have ankimo (monkfish liver aka the foie gras of the sea) or the fresh oysters, I can’t resist. Acquired tastes for sure, but when the craving hits I know where to go. I’ve also ordered just rolls and chirashi bowls, also delicious and solid. It’s great bringing friends here to try out more of the menu as well as enjoy some peaceful solo dining. Please support local and independent restaurants like this that are trying to bring something unique and special to the neighborhood.

+7

Kayzel Konstantinou

We did the 14 omakase here yesterday and let me tell you IT DID NOT DISAPPOINT. Everything was so fresh and delicious. The birthday boy enjoyed it as much as I did. If you are considering omakase you must try this place. The price is pretty cheap compare to the other places. The chef and the server were both nice and the place is clean. Also they were so thoughtful to bring out a candle for the dessert for the birthday boy to make a wish and they played happy birthday song for him. Thank you for making it special :)

+14

Andrew Ng

My girlfriend and I dropped by on a hot spring day (90+) and they turned on the AC for us. Very good customer service. Staff very friendly and attentive. We got the omakase regular and the mini omakase with an ikamaru (grilled squid) starter. The fish was fresh and plating was clean. Server was knowledgeable. For the price, I have had few that was as worth an experience as this. Would highly recommend.

+2

Justin Samra

This place is amazing!!! I've eaten a ton of high quality sushi, from Michelin star 10-seaters to the best of the best in Manhattan & abroad. It's my favorite cuisine, and if stranded on a desert island - it'd be my go to choice. So believe me when I say this place is a MUST TRY! I actually didn't want to praise it too much since it'll mean longer wait times for me, but this place deserves it. If you're looking for the best Omakase in Astoria and at a super affordable price, this is the place! [A diverse and unique 10 piece set for $50!] Alex (the head chef) - is a humble, culinary genius (but he doesn't know it yet). His skills lay in his unique ability to maintain a high degree of cultural authenticity, traditional techniques, and reliance on high quality fish. But then he takes it to a new level by adding just the right amount of style & flare. Thus, he doesn't over power the fish (like with flashy sauces or other additives that other places do), but creates a unique and well-paired blend that highlights and elevates the flavor of the fish. (It's really cool, and you'll get what I mean when you try it!) I've been there several times and will probably have them cater my birthday. In fact, it was so good, it prompted me to finally write a real Yelp review (finally got me)! Lastly, it's BYOB (for now)... so if you want a fine sake to pair with, there is a great liquor store on 36th Ave & 31st street [across from the KeyFood] that has a copious supply of good sake and other spirits. So let the good times roll! Probably head there tonight for that 10 piece omakase.

+7

June Xu

Amazing new sushi restaurant that just opened up on 36 Ave. We started with a half dozen Kumamoto oysters and ordered the sushi Omakase, which was not only exquisite but an absolute steal at only $50. Chef Alex is both charming and diligent as he meticulously prepares each piece by hand. The Omakase was the perfect balance between traditional flavors and creative flavors unique to Chef Alex’s own inventions. Each piece was an explosion of flavors, generously cut slices of fresh fish on delicious sushi rice. Oh and did I mention Sake Kawa is BYOB (for now until they get their liquor license) so bring along your favorite bottle of sake for an absolutely memorable meal!

+9

Sam

Came here for Omakase. Didn’t disappoint. Delicious and fresh sushi. Price is pretty reasonable. Service was great. BYOB. Didn’t like that they don’t accept discover or Amex. Didn’t like that they tried to upsell.

+20