The Chemistry Room

I visited as a fairly last minute dinner decision on my recent trip to NYC. Friends I traveled with decided on here because they were one of the restaurants participating in restaurant week. Reservations are available. The restaurant week menu had various options that opened it up to most diners. I had the Gyoza, a 7 course Omakase, and a Matcha Creme Brule. First the restaurant: Small, intimate, fairly quiet even when full, and perfectly cozy. Now the food: everything was AMAZING. The menu even came with a complimentary Smoked Miso soup with Seaweed infused tofu served in a beaker. I am a huge fan of miso soup, so this was a make or break, and boy did they MAKE. The Gyoza was magnificent, though it may have ruined normal beef gyoza for me forever. The omakase had such a variety including Uni directly from Japan, a tartar with a poached quail egg, and various forms of tuna and salmon. Each carefully crafted, and I made sure to slowly taste each one. If I visit again, I will absolutely be having their full omakase course. The creme brule was so perfectly balanced between your usual flavor and matcha, and the crust on it was everything you would expect from a fine brule, not burnt burnt, and consistent across the entire dish.It will certainly be a must visit again next time I am in the Big Apple

Visited for Feb 2025 NYC Restaurant Week. They were offering a 3-course dinner for $60. I opted to start with the beef gyoza, followed by a 7 piece omakase and ended with a matcha creme brûlée. The whole experience was so exciting cause you truly didn't know what to expect next. Standouts for me were the (I believe) egg/tofu custard with salmon eggs, sea urchin and the matcha creme brûlée (if you're a matcha fan, I truly believe they nailed the proportions). If you're gluten free, they can accommodate the omakase to you. One of my friends had a few modifications to her omakase and instead of dessert, she got an extra hand roll. They have a coat check right by the hostess which is so lovely! My party and I absolutely enjoyed our time here and are already talking about visiting again.

A Flavorful Journey with a Perfect AmbianceDining at The Chemistry Room was a delightful experience that skillfully balanced creativity, flavor, and value. With a tasting menu of 12 courses for $80, it's hard not to appreciate the thought and care put into this culinary adventure.Overall Ratings: * Taste: 4.5/5 * Ambiance: 5/5 * Service: 5/5 * Value for Money: 5/5 (Exceptional value at $80 for 12 courses.)Highlights:The pacing and portion sizes were spot-on, allowing us to enjoy each dish without feeling rushed or overwhelmed. While the salmon leaned a bit too heavily on the smoky side for my taste, every other dish was well-executed and full of flavor.One standout pairing was the soup and fish course--a harmonious blend that elevated both elements. It's clear that attention to detail was a priority in crafting these dishes.Atmosphere & Service:The ambiance was perfect, striking a balance between modern sophistication and warmth, earning a solid 5/5. The service was equally impressive--attentive, knowledgeable, and seamless throughout the evening.With good value for money and great flavours, I'd come back!

We came to participate in restaurant week again. The Chemistry Room is never a disappointment. They always have great service and are very attentive. The courses are presented so beautifully and they taste fresh and delicious. The atmosphere is very pretty. We will be back again for more.

The Chemistry Room is a creative and state of the art Japanese cuisine. It features an omakase tasting menu and an intimate dining setting for sushi lovers located in the Sanctuary Hotel New York in Midtown, Manhattan. The staff and service were attentive, the food was fresh and flavorful, and also has a great selection of sake, cocktails, and Japanese beer. My friends and I enjoyed our omakase tasting experience. The Chemistry Room is definitely a must visit!

I had a work dinner and stumbled upon Chemistry Room. From the start, they were incredibly accommodating and seated me early. The staff was very attentive, and the drinks were fantastic! As a fan of omakase, they certainly didn't disappoint. I highly recommend checking it out and saying hello to Tomo, the hostess. She ensured my experience was top-notch, creating a relaxing atmosphere that will definitely make me a repeat customer!

When it comes to service, the staff was attentive and informative about each piece that was served during our Omakase experience. The restaurant gives quaint, tucked away speak-easy vibes with vibrant flakes of Japanese culture in every morsel of the room.The Omakase experience: I would say although the description provided to us during the serving of each piece was thorough with each piece fostering its own vibrant appearance, the taste was a little lackluster. It would seem each piece got more flavorful as the courses went on, however out of the multiple Omakase experiences I've had the pleasure of enjoying, this does not even rank in the top five, sadly.If you're looking for a beginner friendly Omakase experience then The Chemistry Room is your go-to, as the flavors are safe and the integrity of the fish is respectful and solid. However, if you're a seasoned Omakase diner looking to explore and venture out into eccentric flavors and textures while still honoring and incorporating traditional Japanese sushi profiles, this is not it.

I enjoyed my visit here. I did the 12 piece omakase, which made me want more pieces. The waiters were on top of everything. Every piece was delicious. I opted for not receiving uni, so they provided me with a substitute roll. They offer other dishes as well such fries, sandwiches etc. I wouldn't change anything about my experience, I loved it all.

This spot has been on my radar for awhile so I'm glad they participated in restaurant week.Otherwise, it would be waaay out of my budget it's like $125/pp. But idt this was the best restaurant week deal.We got:Miso Soup (in a beaker ) so cute~Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice 7 Course Omakase New York Style Cheesecake Matcha Creme Brulee

The staff was so sweet. I put that we were celebrating a birthday in the reservation notes and they made my mom a complimentary mocktail. Delicious! Very attentive and kind. The restaurant week omakase was a great experience. We both had the smoked miso soup, tuna crispy rice, 7 course omakase. We got one of each of the desserts, cheesecake and matcha crème brûlée. The cheesecake was AMAZING. The crème brute was okay, saying this as a matcha lover. The first course of the omakase was not good, unfortunately. The other 6 were amazing! Great to try something new