Sushi Saikou

Absolutely loved every piece. My fav was the toro and red snapper- which is super hard to nail to a few. I did the dinner course for $120. Every piece was amazing. Staff was so sweet and chef was super friendly. One of my fav omakase places in the city. The inside of the restaurant was aesthetically pleasing too. Can't wait to come back!

I discovered Sushi Saikou through Google reviews and decided to give it a try--and I'm so glad I did! The food, quality, and service exceeded my expectations. Plus, the prices are unbelievably affordable for the amazing sushi you get.If you're a true sushi lover, this place is a must-try!

a great new omakase in soho, i think this could be right up a lot of people's favorite omakase lists but with my personal preference it's wasn't the best of the best. but worth a try! the food: everything is so fresh and delicious, obviously! i think this should be a requirement when going to any omakase with a price point of over $100. something unique about saikou is their flavor pairings, rather than the freshness of the fish alone, everything is paired with a surprisingly element like smoke or even a flower of a shiso leaf. i personally enjoyed the newness of this, but prefer a more traditional menu. the service: very friendly and there are a few chefs working together to service a set group of people. personally i prefer a quieter experience, but i did very much appreciate and was thankful for the mini heart sushi cake since i came here for a celebration!

Celebrated my friend's birthday at Sushi Saikou and we both thoroughly enjoyed the experience. The chefs and servers were really friendly; chef also tried to make it very interactive which we loved. The chef even made a sushi cake for my friend! There's a waiting area when you enter and then the staff will lead you to the sushi bar. It was definitely a lot more spacious than most omakase in the city.Most of the pieces were fresh, a few can be better like the sweet shrimp but honestly all the pieces were solid. Love the sauces they pair the fish with. Highly recommend for omakase lovers

My wife and I recently got back from a trip to Japan and were looking for a place that reminded us of our time there and this place did not disappoint. Sure there are some differences but this is the closest we've experienced to being back. Everyone there was incredibly friendly, from the host who guides you into a lovely waiting room with cozy and cute decor, to the servers who expertly help you choose sakes to pair with your dishes, to the manager coming around making sure everything is great and sharing fun anecdotes, to the chefs themselves who are not only masters of their craft but also add some fun to the experience by telling stories and proposing cheers between every few dishes. The food itself was top notch and their uni was even fresher tasting than I recall having in Tokyo. Everything about the meal was excellent and we'll for sure be back.

Really good new omakase spot. at $120 for 17 courses, it lands firmly in the 100-200 range of options. Fish quality was excellent and even tried a couple of fish I've never had before which is rare these days. Service was solid and they have a cute waiting area before/after your seating in case you want a pre-drink or finishing up your sake afterwards. If you're big on omakase sushi must check this place out before it becomes more popular. Food: 8/10Service: 9/10Vibe: 8/10Value: 8/10

My girlfriend treated me out here for my birthday. Made her my wife the next day. She found this place from Youtube. A well worth $150 PP meal including tax/tip for 17 course omakase. Seated at 5pm on a Saturday with chef Avery (interactive and friendly). The waiting area is cozy. Each piece delicately crafted. Absolute experience at an affordable price with peaceful dining. 1) Sesame salmon with seaweed (55/100) 2) Wagyu hamachi tartar caviar cookie (33/100) 3) Kumamoto Oyster, Washington state (72/100)4) Seabream (99/100) excellent 5) Sujuki, Japanese sea bass (85/100) chewy 6) Red snapper. (500/100) the best so far ! 7) Yellowtail buri (60/100) little fishy taste8) Lean blue tuna Spain (87/100) dissolves well9) Shima aji, striped jack, monkfish liver (77/100) most interesting piece and new flavor profiles, smoky, sour, fatty monk liver paired w lean fish 10) Botan ebi - sweet shrimp Canada (100/100) sweet and sticky taste 11) Hotate scallop Hokkaido (100/100) perfect12) Salmon New Zealand - smoked salmon like on a bagel (80/100) 13) Toro black truffle caviar (999/100) so good14) Uni Hokkaido- so so so fresh (95/100) 15) Wagyu with foie gras (300/100) fatty and good16) Eel (100/100) just solid end to meal 17) Coconut matcha - yummy finish

A 17-course omakase with a base price of $120 at the time of this review with the options for add-on's. This was our first omakase experience, so unsure how this compares to others. Still processing how amazing this whole experience was. Sushi Saikou has only been open for 2 months and will for sure be a hot spot soon.Set-up: You sit in a waiting area until the dining area is ready (they start right on time). An intimate bar seating area with 3 chefs catering to their section of guests. You get seated and are given the option to order drinks and to inform the waitress/chef of any food allergies. Located in the center of the prep station is a box of freshly flown in fish filets/wasabi. It was nice to see how the chefs transform a seemingly plain piece of fish into something that tastes complex and simple at the same time. Food: The chef asked us after each piece if we enjoyed it. I can truthfully say that each bite I had was absolutely delightful. The fish was so fresh and prepped differently to highlight the best parts each type of fish had to offer. Our favorites included the Kanpachi (delicious yellow-tail), akami (the most complex in flavor, really enjoyed this piece), shima aji, unagi, and nodoguro (add-on). Other: If you're visiting from out of town, please be aware of their cancellation policy and plan accordingly. We almost missed our reservation due to travel delays and would have had to pay $120/person. Am looking forward to the next time we return.

To. Die. For. You must go. This place deserves a Michelin. They've only been open for 6 months but man, what a meal and great service. My fiancé and I are regulars at a Michelin in San Diego (our home town), but we wanted to try something in NY. This place did not disappoint and was definitely comparable. The place was quaint. Quick note that 301 brings you to the front of the building and the restaurant is off to the side. They start the night by taking your coats and then seating each party. Be on time because they do multiple seatings and have a strict schedule to adhere to. Show up 15 min early! The meal itself was so delicious. I have a shellfish allergy so it was much appreciated they could accommodate that. The fish was so fresh. My favorite was my toro hand roll and the a5 topped with foie gras. For $120, 17 courses, the price can't be beat. What we really liked was the unique pairings and creations. Each creation was delicious. The pairings are what to me made things shine. The individual dishes were so good they didn't need the extra toppings, but for us, the extra toppings add a high level of creativity and makes this better than the average omakase experience. I would 100% recommend and come back when we're back in the city.

Came here for a special occasion with a reservation on Sat at 6:30p. Plan to arrive 15 minutes early to get seated. You'll wait in the waiting area until your full party arrives. The venue is very elegant with a hip music vibe. It felt a little bit at odds with each other. There was a total of 3 chefs at different sections. Loved the box of fresh fish. The 17 pice omakase was delicious. They had complex flavors with a good fish to rice ratio. The portion sizes are on the smaller size. They have a few special add-ons you can order. We tried the white tuna piece that is special and only eats certain foods to retain that color. It was so interesting and would def recommend! Overall, a great experience - the staff was super friendly and attentive as well