Sushi Noz

I have been trying months to get this reservation and I'm glad we were able to sit at the counter and finally meet Chef Noz. From the dining experience to the quality of all the dishes, I have zero complaints. Oh maybe the alcohol/beverage menu can be improved if I'm picky. Highly rec to go and celebrate your special occasion! One of the best omakase I have in NYC :)

Up until the halfway point of the meal, I kept waiting for the surprise dish - every dish was exactly what I'd expect to see at a Michelin-starred omakase. There were few surprises, white fish, followed by tuna... great rice... a conversational chef struggling with a quiet crowd... quiet service filling my sparkling water and making sure I don't want sake... Everything I expect.

And then the weird stuff started coming out. I want to be surprised at a meal, and fugu (blowfish) eggs followed by an ankimo (monkfish liver) handroll - you got me. Five stars for you. Expect to be surprised.

We dined at Sushi Noz, and it was a very mediocre boring place to be honest. Omakase wise, nothing particularly bad but nothing particularly good either. But if you are confident to ask customers to pay over $550, it should be memorable with at least one or two exceptional pieces at least.

The vibe was very dry and a bit awkward because the chefs were silent the whole time (he explained for each course but you know what I mean...), and that made the dining experience very awkward.

Service was OK, but in general, no one was friendly at Sushi Noz. Employees generally seemed very cold, and the manager definitely had an attitude.

There are so many good sushi places in NYC like Yoshino (it's the BEST quality in NYC, in my opinion, and the vibe is much more fun and explanatory throughout the courses!).

So if I were you, I wouldn't waste my money and time by going to the place that serves you very mediocre food (especially for the price) and not giving you a pleasant experience.

Birthday dinner with my partner, served by Chef Yudai Shibata and supported by Service Director Megumi Fitzpatrick, they provided an outstanding experience that was worth every penny! I am generally not a fan of uni but this is the first time it was not only tolerable, i actually found it to be good!

Every course was incredibly well thought out and executed, even the preparation of the rice and house made soy sauce gave every item that extra little oomf to put it above other Michelin star omakaze experiences I've had.

The atmosphere was intimate and quiet, which made all of us a bit nervous to speak or make noise but we were encouraged to chat by the chef who was friendly and engaging which helped break the ice enough to get things started.

The combination of the food quality, service, and atmosphere, resulted in an intimate and exquisite dining experience. Thank you for a wonderful time, we will most certainly be back

Loved the experience! The sushi was delicious, though came at a very heavy price tag (as did the tea and sake - a glass of sake and a teapot were each around $19 at the cheapest).

We were in a small room seated for 6 and unfortunately, we were the only ones on time. The next party didn't arrive until 30-40 minutes after the reservation start time and the chef wouldn't start until they arrived, which was frustrating bc we rushed to get there on time and also had somewhere to be after dinner. The last couple didn't arrive until about an hour late but luckily we didn't have to wait for them. That was my only gripe - wish they had started on time and not punished us for others' inability to follow the rules but over all, loved the food and experience!

I came here to celebrate my birthday and was lucky to get a reservation with Chef Nozomu. The ingredients are fresh, and each piece is a delight for the senses.

The intimate atmosphere and personal interaction with Chef Nozomu add to the overall experience. I felt like I was truly back in Japan. The service was wonderful as expected. While it's on the expensive side, it's a top-tier sushi destination and worth it.

The service here is amazing! The chef makes everything you desire. We had the omakase it was delicious! Every piece was exciting. The sake menu is very nice.

Sushi Noz is incredible. It is one of the best sushiya's we have ever been to. When you step in you feel as if you have been transported to Tokyo.

We went on a Saturday night, with a meal that ran about 2 1/2 hours (note that Noz himself is not there on Saturday nights). Each piece of nigiri melted in our mouths.

The meal starts off with 5 Otsumamai Courses;

Pink Snapper - very good.

Baby Bluefin Tuna - this is hay smoked and one of the standouts of the meal.

Ice Fish & Bottarga - never had ice fish before, it's lightly deep fried and delicious.

Belt Fish - another piece of fish I haven't had before, very good.

Too Neck Clam - this was served like a risotto dish, standout.

After Ostumamai the sushi follow, they dry age the fish for several days, and each piece was delicious (I'll note what were the standouts)

Squid - standout

Pen Shell Clam

Striped Shrimp - standout

Mackerel

Wild Yellotail

Lean Tun - standout

Medium Fatty Tuna - standout

Fatty Tuna - standout

Uni - standout, haven't had uni this good since a visit to Tokyo.

Blowfish egg & Caviar - standout

Sea Eel - standout

Tomago - standout

Miso Soup

Dessert was Hokkaido milk ice cream, black sugar, kinako powder. Very good.

The service is exactly what you would expect from this type of establishment - Phenomenal.
As incredible as Sushi Noz is it's also incredibly expensive. They require payment up front when booking the reservation and this does not include tip or beverage costs.

Sushi Noz is incredible.

finally made it in to Noz and had a wonderful experience. Sat at at the hinoki counter with the man himself, who is so friendly and welcoming, and explains everything so well. The meal begins with drinks and several otsumami courses, followed by nigiri made one piece at a time and delivered to each diner right on the counter. about 5 otsumami courses, followed by 10 or so pieces of nigiri (you can order more, but he didn't have any fish not included in the omakase so we opted out), miso soup, tamago, and dessert.

The otsumami was all very good, but only one really stood out for this meal - the king crab from norway, which was presented to us live at the start of the meal. served with a cod roe emulsion and shiso flower, it was the best king crab I've had anywhere.

The nigiri is wonderful - the shari is very special, served at a nice lukewarm temp that balances against the slightly cool fish that are sliced with precision. I found some of the bites to have a slight imbalance with the wasabi, but none overly so. We had a pretty standard lineup of fish, and the only weak one for me was the taira gai (clam). favorite bites were the aji, otoro, kinmedai, murasaki uni (which was the best purple spine uni I've ever had - so good), and langoustine. The chutoro was soy marinated and for a touch too long, it was a bit salty with a lot of soy flavor, but such a buttery piece. To end the meal, we had insane miyazaki mangos served with a delicious hokkaido milk ice cream and soy caramel.

Overall, really enjoyed the meal. The service is great, chef is great, sourcing great, shari amazing. It's very quiet in the room, which is nice except that we were sitting next to a chatty couple on what had to be one of their first dates which at times was awkward. A very expensive omakase ($495 before anything) but nice to experience.

This is only a review for their takeout. I've heard that this location has the freshest sashimi and sushi and is one of the best in New York, and ordered their sashimi and uni temaki box. I'd say that their sashimi is okay, but doesn't taste any better or fresher than the ones you get at half the price. Also, the uni isn't of higher grade or quality, which means that there's still some fishy aftertaste when you eat it, and it doesn't taste sweet like high grade uni. I know other places where for half of the price you pay, you can get the same quality of fish as Sushi Noz, so I think this is a bit too hyped up in comparison. The condiments that come with it, however, are great, especially the wasabi. Presentation-wise, the utensils are boxed beautifully.

It doesn't top my go-to list for sushi or sashimi, so I'd say that 5.5/10 overall for the value and the price, rounded up for the presentation.

Food 10/10
With a fine dining experience like this, I have decided to minimize the damage it has done to my wallet and focus on the meal itself because it truly was an amazing experience. From seeing Chef Noz on YouTube to experiencing his omakase in person, I had a beautiful time tasting every piece. Each piece definitely has an emphasis on the freshness of the seafood as well as the uniqueness of the selection. The seasoning was quite light, but because it was not the priority, it was exactly as I preferred. The uni was genuinely the sweetest I have ever tasted in my life, and the sardines were quite a surprise. Each nigiri was beautifully sliced, so delicate and intricate. Chutoro and bonito were two that also stood out to me, and despite there being so many different dishes, each was extremely memorable and added a beautiful touch to the entire menu.

Atmosphere 10/10
A very clean and cozy space on the UES. Very minimalistic yet elegant, the seating area only has eight seats, so it was a very intimate dining experience. Light wood detailing and bamboo. Perfect lighting, not too bright and harsh, the perfect warm tones.

I'm a huge fan of Japanese toilets, so that was a huge plus.

Service 10/10
Excellent service and recommendations, loved interacting with Chef Noz as well. Thanks for having me!