CUT by Wolfgang Puck

It’s pricey but worth it. We did the chef’s omakase. Nice variety of tastes and textures, beautifully presented. We also added a caviar piece. The service was impeccable. We marveled at how seamlessly they cleaned the table without interrupting us. The ambiance was serene and sophisticated, exactly what you’d expect for a place of this caliber. Definitely worthy of a Michelin star.

I’ve been to Sushi Nakazawa 8 times since it opened in 2013—way before NYC became flooded with omakase spots—and it’s still one of the best around. This was my first time back since COVID, and I’m glad to say it hasn’t lost a step. My daughter and I had the classic menu, and it was just as I remembered: clean, elegant, and consistently excellent. It’s traditional Edomae-style sushi—no over-the-top truffle and uni stacked tuna, just beautifully done, pure flavors. The progression of the menu is really well thought out. It starts with a few kinds of salmon, moves into shellfish, and keeps building from there. I did the sake pairing too, and the sommelier nailed it—every pour worked perfectly with the food. John, the GM, and a lot of the original team are still there, which says a lot. You can feel that experience and care in the service and the overall vibe. Definitely still one of NYC’s top sushi spots. Can’t wait to go back.

Chef’s table. Chefs Omakase at $250 per person. Great experience. Exceeded expectations. Attentive service. Interaction with Chefs 100% worth it. Outstanding freshness. Warm sable fish, scallop from Hokkaido, sea urchin, A5 Wagyu all great. And creme brûlée to end it was just perfect.