Omakase Shihou - Upper East Side (Lunch Available)
New York City, New York
One Michelin-starred, 12-seat Edomae sushi counter on Manhattan's Upper East Side, serving a 10-course omakase from chef Taka Yoshino.
At a glance
- Price
- $$$
- Lunch omakase
- $100
- Courses
- 10
- Seats
- 12
- Chef
- Taka Yoshino
- Sake pairing
- $30
- Dress code
- smart casual
- Reservations
- book a few weeks out · one month
- Booking
- Phone reservations
- Cuisine
- Edomae sushi
- Price
- Upscale
Omakase Shihou occupies a compact 12-seat counter at 1586 2nd Ave, where chef Taka Yoshino, trained at Sushi Katsu, leads a 10-course Edomae sushi omakase. The restaurant holds one Michelin star and is Michelin listed, with a Tabelog score of 4.5.
Seating is counter-only, and the meal runs about two hours. Dinner omakase is priced at 200 per person, with lunch omakase available at 100. A sake pairing can be added for 30 USD. The dress code is smart casual, and an English menu is provided, making the experience accessible to non-Japanese speakers.
Hours run daily, with lunch service from 12:30 to 2:30pm and dinner from 5:00 to 9:30pm, seven days a week. Reservations are taken by phone at (212) 980-1299, and the restaurant recommends booking about one month ahead given the limited 12-seat counter. Credit cards are accepted; this is not a cash-only operation.
The format suits diners seeking a moderate-difficulty omakase — meaning some familiarity with the format is useful, though the English menu and staff support help first-timers. There is no private room, so all seating is at the sushi counter itself, allowing direct interaction with chef Yoshino during service.
Good to know
- How do I book a table at Omakase Shihou?
- Reservations are made by phone at (212) 980-1299; the restaurant recommends booking about one month in advance due to the 12-seat counter.
- How much does the omakase cost?
- Dinner omakase is priced at 200 per person and lunch omakase at 100; a sake pairing can be added for 30 USD.
- Is lunch available?
- Yes, lunch omakase is served daily from 12:30 to 2:30pm, in addition to dinner service from 5:00 to 9:30pm.
- What should I wear and is an English menu available?
- Smart casual dress is expected, and an English menu is provided for all guests.
- Is this restaurant cash-only?
- No, Omakase Shihou accepts credit cards in addition to cash.
Details checked September 30, 2026. Prices and hours change; confirm before you go.
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