Fodor's Expert Review Sushi Nakazawa

$$$$ West Village Japanese

It's all omakase at this acclaimed sushi spot from master Daisuke Nakazawa, who practices an old Tokyo style of sushi making—putting all his extremely fresh fish on a thumb-size bundle of rice (sorry, sashimi fans). They only take reservations two weeks from the day. Fans of the 2011 documentary Jiro Dreams of Sushi might remember the chef as the apprentice to the Tokyo-based sushi master Jiro Ono, who spent the near-entirety of the film trying to perfect the egg custard; Nakazawa finally succeeded, just as he has succeeded in wooing even the most finicky New York diners.

Japanese Dinner $$$$ Lunch

Quick Facts

23 Commerce St.
New York, New York  10014, USA

212-924–2212

www.sushinakazawa.com

Known For:
  • Mind-blowing raw fish (priced to match)
  • Hard-to-get tables
  • Jiro Dreams of Sushi film
Restaurant Details:
Rate Includes: Reservations essential

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