Kawa Omakase is a 14-course sushi counter in Manhattan's East Village priced at $88 per guest, with reservations through Resy.
At a glance
- Price
- $
- Dinner omakase
- $88
- Courses
- 14
- Chef
- Tony
- Reservations
- Resy · easy to book
- Booking
- Resy
- Cuisine
- Edomae sushi
- Price
- Affordable
Kawa Omakase occupies a small counter at 37 East 1st Street in the East Village, offering a 14-course seasonal sushi tasting for $88 per guest. The menu covers nigiri, small seasonal courses, handrolls, and dessert, with the lineup changing based on what's available from fishmongers each day.
Chef Tony leads the counter, drawing on experience at Catch NYC, Sushi Dojo, Sushi on Jones, Akimori, and Bonito 47. Seating is limited to the counter itself, putting guests close to the preparation of each course. The menu is offered in English, and there's no dress code specified.
Hours run evenings only, from 5pm, with slightly earlier closes on Sunday through Thursday (10pm) compared to Friday and Saturday (11pm). Reservations are handled through Resy, and the restaurant notes that walk-ins are welcome when counter seats are open, though booking ahead is the more reliable route given the intimate seating count.
At $88 per person, Kawa sits at the lower end of the omakase price range for Manhattan, making it a point of reference for diners comparing sushi tasting menus under $100 in the East Village and nearby neighborhoods like NoHo, Nolita, SoHo, and the Lower East Side.
Good to know
- How much does the omakase cost at Kawa?
- The 14-course seasonal omakase is $88 per guest.
- Do I need a reservation?
- Reservations are recommended and are made through Resy; walk-ins are accepted when counter seats are available.
- Who is the chef at Kawa Omakase?
- Chef Tony leads the counter, with prior experience at Catch NYC, Sushi Dojo, Sushi on Jones, Akimori, and Bonito 47.
- What time does Kawa open for dinner?
- Kawa opens at 5pm daily, closing at 10pm Sunday through Thursday and 11pm on Friday and Saturday.
- Is the menu in English and is seating limited to the counter?
- Yes, the menu is offered in English and seating is counter-only, so the number of seats per sitting is limited.
Details checked September 30, 2026. Prices and hours change; confirm before you go.
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