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Sushi Katsuei West Village
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The West Village location of Sushi Katsuei — credited with introducing 'open omakase' sushi to New York, with Edomae-trained chefs and 90% Japanese-sourced fish.
- Price
- ¥¥¥
- Area
- West Village
- Since
- 2017
Plate № 1320
About
Sushi Katsuei's West Village location at 357 Sixth Avenue opened in 2017, extending the Park Slope original's concept of open omakase — a format where guests can order omakase without a fixed reservation system. The kitchen team, largely Japanese-trained, sources approximately 90% of fish from Japan and focuses on Edomae preparation methods.
Neighborhood & visiting
Sushi Katsuei West Village sits in West Village, one of New York's neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. Reservations are available online — for a focused sushi counter this is strongly recommended. Check the posted hours before you go — traditional sushi restaurants often close between service periods.
Why it's on Washoku Guide
- Pioneered 'open omakase' format in New York City
- Kitchen team with Japanese training, 90% fish from Japan
- Edomae preparation — traditional technique
- West Village location — accessible and well-sited
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Frequently asked
About Sushi Katsuei West Village
- Is Sushi Katsuei West Village an authentic sushi restaurant in New York?
- Yes — Sushi Katsuei West Village is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for sushi in New York: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused sushi format.
- Where is Sushi Katsuei West Village located?
- Sushi Katsuei West Village is located at 357 6th Ave, New York, NY 10014, New York, USA in the West Village neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Sushi Katsuei West Village?
- Sushi Katsuei West Village accepts reservations online. For an authentic sushi experience, especially at a focused counter, booking ahead is strongly recommended.
- What is the price range at Sushi Katsuei West Village?
- Sushi Katsuei West Village sits in the ¥¥¥ price range — typical for sushi of this format in New York.
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