Yo Nashi

My spouse and I made a reservation and came in a on Sunday night. The restaurant is setup with a large sushi bar. The main chef was not present, but the staff was terrific. We started with cocktails which had fun twists in flavor. We ordered the Omakase and upgrade one fish dish to the Wagu beef ($50). I dug in, forgetting to take a photo. Each dish was beautifully presented and tasty, including some unique ingredients like ginger imported from Japan. My only complaint is that there wasn't enough. If the chef is reading reviews... switch the miso soup with a mini-ramen to give the meal more substance.

I'm sorry but I'm not sure if I agree with the current ratings of 4.7 this place has (as of Feb 2, 2025.) To me, based on our experience tonight, it's none other than a super over-hyped sushi restaurant that only has a high end feel to it. Service: was decent. We arrived at the place 11 minutes before our reservation time of 5pm. Since my daughter works in the restaurant industry, as a politeness, we didn't go inside until 4:59pm even though one of the workers came to the door and unlocked it at 4:51pm. Once inside he knew we were the 5pm reservation. He was polite but somehow his whole demeanor lacked friendliness. Menu: Even though the drink menu was an actual physical one, the food menu is online. How strange. After scanning the QR code, we were hoping to see a good selection of food items. But to our surprise, the food menu is/was very small. Actually this place's main thing is nothing but "omakase" where if you choose to order from the a la cart section, the choices are so limited (we were here in town from Denver, CO. After eating some deep-fried stuff for the last few days, we felt that we were truly healthy food or salad depleted; just to clarify, we didn't show up to to this restaurant just to eat salad because after all, this is a sushi restaurant. We love sushi. And yet we were hoping for some decently sized salad. Unfortunately none is/was found on the menu. I even personally asked the guy to see if the sushi chef could whip up something but he gave me a nonchalant no.) We still believed this place could do some magical things so we ordered a bowl of miso soup, oyster tarter (lobster tarter replacement), tuna, salmon and yellowtail nigiris. Miso soup, for the price of $10, was extremely small. Also the entire soup was lukewarm to a point where the center of the small tofu pieces was still cold. Ugh...All the nirigis tasted fresh but I didn't care for the sweet sauce (mainly used for unagi/eel) on the salmon nigiri. Why?? I've never had a salmon nigiri prepared this way.)The only item that was impressive was the oyster tarter (not on the menu as this was the replacement item for the lobster tarter.) This was excellent where we could have easily ordered another one but at this point, we didn't want to spend anymore $$ as all items on the menu are not cheap here. We are a fan of yuzu. The only dessert item (once again, there is only one dessert on the menu) is yuzu tart or something like that. One of the sushi chefs informed us though that the online menu hadn't been quite updated for this so he said it would be a yuzu sponge cake type thing. We decided to give it a try. This, however, failed to impress us either as it was a very much average sponge cake, nothing more at all. We didn't order any drinks besides the water so the final bill was about $75 with some change. Well, tonight's overall experience of ours didn't justify this amount in any way possible. There was another sushi restaurant that had the similar ratings with similar location (when we searched it yesterday.) Maybe we should have chosen that one instead. Disappointed....

A great Omakase spot near the French Quarter! Amazing staff! It's a very intimate setting! Definitely recommend!

Incredible flavors! The sushi at Yo Nashi is phenomenal. I love that the chef incorporates a bit of New Orleans flavor with classic sushi favorites. Everything served was delicious!

I want to gatekeep this place so bad but the quick experience we had here was in need of my gratitude and thanks for the good folks at Yo Nashi. We already had dinner plans but my friend told us about this spot so we decided to get a few bites before dinner. The staff were really cool and relaxed, talked to us and made us feel very very welcome. The yellowtail nigiri was lights out amazing. We had the tuna hand roll which was outstanding as well. Then we had the A5 wagyu roll which was fantastic, not too heavy but still fatty. Last was a complimentary amberjack dish one of the sous made. That was crazy too. We are coming back to do the omakase in a few weeks and I can't wait for that experience. If you want incredible sushi and a great atmosphere come here you will not regret it!

Ridiculously delish food. Ambiance is not fussy, and service is chill. Each course is made in front of you. Set menu- Get the wagu add on- it's worth it. This was a very special meal.

One of the best Omakase experiences in the city. Sit back and allow the chef to mesmerize you with each dish. E earning is fresh and their drinks are amazing!

Was looking for good Japanese food/Omakase and Yo Nashi did not disappoint. You definitely need a reservation though so book ahead! The executive chef, Mack Broqu, prepares the food right in front of you. Food was incredibly fresh and delicious. I sprang for the wagyu beef and was not disappointed by how tender and delicious it was. Found all the sushi to be great cuts of fish with perfectly prepared sushi rice. I was only in New Orleans for a week attending a conference but I seriously considered going a second time while I was there. HIGHLY recommend!

I did the sake pairing with Omakase, which I recommend. Loved each selection and glad I went for the Wagu beef added option. Great service. Great food.

My family and I dined at Yo Nashi this month. Having very experienced sushi eaters in the family and two of us having eaten at two different Michelin Star restaurants, our expectations are always high. To set expectations, we recently dined at Minamo Haldenstrasse 10, Lucerne, 6002, Switzerland. The Omakase experience (The phrase omakase, literally 'I leave it up to you') at Minamo was beyond exceptional. The chef and the maître d' were engaging, professional, knowable and helpful. The sushi bar was set up in a way that we could see the preparation as if we were part of the kitchen. Each dish was explained in detail and presented as if it was a one-of-a-kind work of art. You can watch, for example, various nigiri being prepared before your very eyes - the chef will gladly expound on his work and philosophy..To compare that experience to Yo Nashi:.Yo Nashi The food was above average and somewhat uniquely presented (see attached images). The sushi bar was too high to see the prep work and created a less than inclusive experience. The maître d' was not engaging and seemed uninterested in walking us through the experience. During our visit we asked the maître d' two or three questions and found him inattentive and ultimately not interested in elevating the experience. Behind the bar we assumed one chef and two cooks (none of which introduced themselves or their role at the restaurant). Each chef/cook wore a different uniform, and one was not dress as a chef or a cook... more in street clothes. The staff talked among themselves as if we were not 2 or three feet apart. To simplify my review, see below:Food: above averageStaff: below averageExperience: missed the markValue/Cost: not worth the moneyI think with proper management the restaurant could easily elevate the experience which might then warrant the price. I'll look for other omakase restaurants in the future.