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U Omakase
SushiOmakaseCommunalGreenpointBrooklyn
A Greenpoint omakase around a communal U-shaped table — Japanese sushi master Yasu Hirashiki leads 13-to-15-course dinners at $89 per person.
- Price
- ¥¥¥
- Area
- Greenpoint
- Since
- 2022
- Chef
- Yasu Hirashiki
- Owner
- Luis Durand / Yasu Hirashiki
Plate № 1590
About
U Omakase at 173 Greenpoint Ave opened in September 2022, built around the friendship of Japanese sushi chef Yasu Hirashiki and his longtime customer Luis Durand. The restaurant seats 13 guests around a communal U-shaped table for a shared omakase experience of 13–15 courses, priced at $89. OpenTable rates it 4.9/5.
Neighborhood & visiting
U Omakase sits in Greenpoint, 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
- Communal U-shaped table omakase — an unusual format in NYC
- Japanese sushi master Yasu Hirashiki
- 13–15 courses at $89 per person
- OpenTable 4.9/5
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Frequently asked
About U Omakase
- Is U Omakase an authentic sushi restaurant in New York?
- Yes — U Omakase 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 U Omakase located?
- U Omakase is located at (173 Greenpoint Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11222), New York, USA in the Greenpoint neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at U Omakase?
- U Omakase accepts reservations online. For an authentic sushi experience, especially at a focused counter, booking ahead is strongly recommended.
- What is the price range at U Omakase?
- U Omakase sits in the ¥¥¥ price range — typical for sushi of this format in New York.
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