Watami Japanese

My friend found this new-ish spot while searching online, and we decided to give it a try since we were craving sashimi and nigiri but weren't in the mood for an omakase experience. I'm so glad we did--what a fantastic find!We ordered the Sushi Premium Plate, which offers a great variety of nigiri. While you don't get to choose exactly what you'll receive, they're happy to accommodate preferences--big thanks for leaving out the eel for us!We also went for the Sashimi Tasting, along with the Watami Roll and Crazy Girl RollThey offer cocktails, beer, and wine, and though we missed happy hour, it's worth checking outDon't sleep on this place if you're in the area--I'll definitely be back!

Great food! Nice service! Check this place out while in NYC.A friend of mine was talking about sushi earlier in the day. I decided then that I would get some sushi because it's hard to find good seafood where I live. Here are my thoughts:Food (5/5): I ordered so much. And it was ALL good. I ordered the Watami Memoir 2024 which I highly recommend. Each piece was a hit. 9 sushi pieces and one sushi roll. I enjoyed every bite. After finishing the Watami Memoir, I ordered a few pieces a la carte. I was hungry from a day of walking! I had the Miyazaki Gyu Wagyu with Foie Gras, an ebi, and toro sushi pieces. I also ordered the Wagyu toro hand roll. This place isn't cheap but the sushi melts in your mouth. I thoroughly enjoyed my food. Service (5/5): I was indecisive and caused a little confusion and they maintained their professionalism and kindness. The service was great. No complaints!Atmosphere (4/5): the place is clean and unassuming. I suppose for the price I was expecting something more extravagant. I was underwhelmed. And the omakase bar area is not well lit (like maybe a light bulb went out?) So even though I made a reservation to sit there, I opted for table seating. They have so many options to choose from here-- a la carte, a variety of rolls, appetizers, and a few set sushi menus. I highly recommend checking this place out today!

We ordered the 'exclusive sushi' and 'exclusive sashimi' tasting combinations and a few additional a la carte nigiri sushi pieces. Great fish quality - super fresh and some unusual fish. The toro is to die for! but all the fish we had were great - king salmon, hamachi, scallops, chutoro, maguro, snapper, branzino etc. (I thought their uni nigiri was a bit smaller than usual though) Lovely presentation. My sashimi combo was served on a bed of daikon and ice so unlike the previous review, quite cold/maybe colder than usual. Sushi combo at usual expected temperature... They have beer/wine/sake and the usual non-alcoholic beverage options.Staff is very nice, service was good. Chill, very clean with a peaceful/austere decor and vibe. Family run (2 brothers and son-in-law are the sushi chefs and sister is the hostess/waitress.) This is a just-opened 2nd branch of this family owned and run sushi restaurant (other location is on Long Island). Prices about on par with good nearby take out and eat-in sushi places but much more pleasant with fish quality equal or better. It was not crowded when we stopped by for an early Tuesday dinner. I hope word gets around and they succeed in this location- The fish is terrific!

The fish was high quality for the price but I was bothered because the service was EXTREMELY slow. It took maybe a whole hour to get served my meal - which was the premium sushi set. And then a really long time to pay my bill. I felt the need to stand up and start putting my coat on to get them to take my bill. I did still leave somewhat hungry because the pieces were small.

Very good experience with Watami. Their service is very good and I prefer the waiter for their fridly behavior. Good job..

I was really excited to try Watami since it recently opened and I love to explore new restaurants in the city. Yelp has as a "full bar", not true, they don't have liquor license. Very bright, like a cafeteria, and food was ok. Wasn't bad, but not what is expected for the prices. Service was friendly but not great or efficient for an empty place.Im all for supporting local business but they need some adjustments. Plus, our sushi was "luke warm" not cold, not even room temperature. Made us wonder safety since is raw fish.Hope they can make some changes as they can potentially be a good addition to midtown restaurants one day.

This is a brand new sushi restaurant nearBryant Park. It is exceptional. Only $75 for high quality 13-course Omakase in NYC felt like a steal. The sushi chef is very creative and tried some unique and delicious flavor combinations that I've never had before. The fish was extremely fresh, with perfect texture and flavoring. The restaurant is lovely and the staff were all kind and very attentive. This is definitely a new restaurant that is worth trying out.

wow, the omakase ( nigiris) here are SO GOOD. I basically only do omakase at restaurants and this place was excellent! Especially with the price that includes uni ($48 for 10 pieces and a roll). the seaweed tasted fresh, which is usually hard to do for take out. they had great flavors and everything was fresh and absolutely delicious. highly recommend

The service and food here is so good! The fish quality is amazing and I got to try some combos I've never had before in an omakase. The takeout is also just as good.

This place is a gem!! Decor and vibe is perfect and the sushi was so fresh. Service was also so pleasant. 10/10 experience I know this place is gonna get busy once everyone finds out about it