Tsumo Omakase in Kips Bay, Manhattan, offers a casual, moderately priced sushi omakase booked through Resy, open daily except Monday.
At a glance
- Price
- $$
- Reservations
- Resy
- Booking
- Resy
- Category
- English friendly
- Cuisine
- Modern sushi
- Price
- Moderate
Tsumo Omakase sits on East 28th Street in Kips Bay, offering a modern sushi omakase in a casual, approachable format rather than the formal multi-hour tasting rooms typical of the genre. The restaurant's own framing leans on ease: no rigid dress code or ceremony implied, just a set omakase menu served through the day and evening.
The restaurant is open every day except Monday, with two service windows: an afternoon seating from 2:00 to 4:00 pm and a dinner seating from 5:00 to 10:00 pm. This split schedule suggests diners can plan either a late lunch or a standard dinner reservation, both centered on the same omakase concept.
Pricing sits in the moderate tier (tier 2 of 4) for the Manhattan omakase landscape, positioning Tsumo as a more accessible entry point compared to higher-priced chef's-counter destinations. The category listing notes the restaurant is English friendly, which is worth knowing for out-of-town or non-Japanese-speaking diners who want a straightforward experience without a language barrier at the counter.
Reservations run through Resy, and the restaurant maintains a separate Resy listing for a second location on the Upper West Side, so diners should confirm they are booking the Kips Bay address at 132 E 28th St when reserving. A phone line is also listed for direct inquiries. Given the two-seating structure and moderate price point, Tsumo reads as a repeatable, walk-in-adjacent option for omakase in Manhattan rather than a special-occasion splurge, though exact seat count, chef name, and menu pricing are not specified in available materials and should be confirmed directly with the restaurant before booking.
Good to know
- How do I book a table at Tsumo Omakase?
- Reservations are made through Resy; be sure to select the Kips Bay listing, since Tsumo also has a separate Resy page for an Upper West Side location.
- What are the operating hours?
- Tsumo is closed on Mondays and otherwise serves two windows daily: 2:00–4:00 pm and 5:00–10:00 pm.
- How much does the omakase cost?
- Tsumo falls into the moderate price tier (2 out of 4) for Manhattan omakase, but exact menu pricing isn't listed here—confirm current pricing directly with the restaurant or on Resy.
- Is Tsumo suitable for non-Japanese speakers?
- Yes, it is listed as English friendly, which should make ordering and service straightforward for visitors.
- What kind of omakase does Tsumo serve?
- It offers a modern sushi omakase presented in a casual, approachable style rather than a formal, ceremonial format.
Details checked September 30, 2026. Prices and hours change; confirm before you go.
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