Sushi Kaito,

244 West 72nd Street, Manhattan, New York 10023

"This is an omakase only menu -- no a la carte. The food was excellent. However... Too many nigiri was brazed with a propane torch and brushed with a sweet sauce. If the fish is fresh, that's unnecessary. I get it. You're marketing to an affluent sector of the UWS. But... be true to the cuisine. I'll be back, but please offer an omakase without the unnecessary catering to the local palate. Raw fish is the entire point of the evening. Arigato, gochisosama des'"

"My wife and I have dined here 5 times now, making it our most frequented omakase in NYC (and we've probably been to close to 30 now). The quality per $ spent has to be the highest in Manhattan here. We've always had a great time and the fish is always incredible."

"A transformative sushi experience. Best value in NYC. They also accommodate gluten free (Celiac) which is a huge plus."

"Don’t sleep on this small, unassuming sushi paragon! If you’re lucky enough to reserve one of the 12 or so limited seats, all of which are at the omakase bar, you’re in for a real treat. Witnessing the artful, intricate knife skills and extreme attention to detail of the sushi chef was mesmerizing. Every single piece of the 12 course tasting was perfect! Each bite truly did capture that elusive and highly desirable perfect balance of sweet, sour, saltiness, bitterness and savoriness. The preparation seemed simplistic, but the beauty was in the complexity of flavor the chef was able to coax out of the fresh, delicate fish. I would definitely go back!"

"Outstanding omakase! I opted for the 18 course dinner and it was exactly the right amount of food. Each piece of fish was perfectly cooked and the seasoning was phenomenal. Truly lovely staff as well. What a gem on the UWS."