Omakase seems to be a trend nowadays in New York. I wonder if it is the element of surprise of such meal that makes people love it. If you never had omakase before, know that this Japanese word means “I leave the details to you” and so, you will just sit at the counter and let the chef serve you whatever comes to mind. So, if you do not like raw fish or any seafood, this is not for you.

I went with a friend of mine to Shogun Omakase, a Japanese restaurant located few steps from Grand Central Terminal and tried their 88 Omakase ($88 pp) that comes with one appetizer, ten pieces of nigiri, one monaka, one hand roll and a dessert. Here is what I had:

The appetizer was an oyster with fish roe:

Oyster with fish roe at Shogun Omakase in NYC, NY

Sea bream (madai):

Scallop (hotate):

Stripped jack (shima aji):

Stripped jack at Shogun Omakase in NYC, NY

Squid:

Yellowtail (kanpachi):

Sable fish or black cod (Gindara):

Salmon:

Fatty tuna (O-toro):

Sea Urchin:

Eel roll topped with foie gras:

Monaka (spicy tuna, roe and avocado in a waffer cup):

Tuna roll:

Sake:

Dessert was surprising though, the tiramisu being quite good, but not really what I would have expected to finish the meal. Maybe if they would have made it with matcha, it would have made sense…But overall, this close to an hour experience was delicious. This is definitely a place to know.

Enjoy (I did)!

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Shogun Omakase - 295 Madison Ave #101G, New York, NY 10017

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