Matsunori: An Intimate Sushi Bar Experience in the Lower East Side

AMAZING! We recently went here for my fiance's birthday with 7 of our friends. The restaurant is very small and could seat about 11 people max. The sushi chefs and the manager/owner (I assume) was very engaging and attentive for the entire meal! This restaurant is BYOB and the omakase is only $88. You really can't beat the price for the quality of fish and service you're getting! My personal favorite was the Spanish Mackerel which was shocking because I honestly don't like Mackerel due to their fishier taste but here, it was mild and very buttery. The chef even persuaded me to try the uni and foie gras combination which was so buttery and delicious. I highly recommend this place if you're looking for a deal, great service and a fun atmosphere.

A cozy spot for delicious omakase tucked into the LES -- the value is great, with two menus for $58 and $88, respectively! You get an appetizer, 9 nigiri and 2 hand rolls for the $58 menu -- this is such a steal. The space itself is super intimate, would recommend coming with a friend or two. The fish was super fresh and tasty -- literally every single bite was delicious, with my favorites being the sashimi appetizer and Chutoro Tuna. There was a good mix of raw and torched fish, too. If you're looking for a quality omakase which doesn't break the bank, cannot recommend this enough.

This was my first omakase experience and I had a great time at matsunori! They offer two different packages, a $58 package and an $88 package. We got the $88 package. The appetizers were alright but I really liked the fish and my favorite was the wagyu! They also gave us a glass of their yuzu sake for free and a refill for free too! The restaurant seats about 10 people and is quite small and intimate. The whole experience takes about an hour. I would come back if I want a no frills omakase experience.

Matsunori is our go-to omakase spot, and we've been three times already. Their BOGO 1/5 deal, ending on 2/29, was a great incentive for us to revisit. But what's got us even more excited is their upcoming hand rolls omakase concept starting in March. Plus, hearing about their expansion to a bigger location just adds to the anticipation. We can't wait to see what's next for them! Very friendly staff. Their homemade yuzu sake was amazing! BYOB without fee is chefs kiss!

Another amazing dinner. We come here regularly and the food atmosphere and service are always spectacular. This last time we came to celebrate my birthday and were blown away with the selection of fish they served us. What a special treat to go above and beyond.

I recently celebrated my birthday at Matusnori with 9 of my best friends so we had the whole restaurant to ourselves! Don't think I could've chosen a better restaurant to celebrate! Everything about the experience was 10/10, from the omakase to service to overall experience. Fave pieces of the night for me were the Scallop with Uni and Toro with Caviar. Also loved the Toro hand roll and the end. In total, we got 2 appetizers, 10 pieces of sushi, 2 hand rolls, and a piece of fruit. Since I was the birthday girl, they also gave me a matcha ice cream! The sushi chefs and employees were super friendly and offered us the yuzu sake on the house!! BYOB - they were very on top of it with the pours which we all appreciated. I really liked that for the reservation of 10, all I needed to do was make a res on Resy beforehand. I didn't need a deposit or a more expensive omakase menu unlike many other places that I checked in Manhattan. Overall great birthday experience! My friends and I all loved the experience and can't wait to be back. We did the BOGO 50% off so it came out to about $90 a person, which is a great deal for a filling and delicious omakase.

Like most of the recent posts, we found out about Matsunori through social media. My older one is on an omakase craze. She sent me the IG video about the BOGO 50% off deal (cash only). Made a reservation through RESY to satisfy her cravings. Each seating is about 1-1.25 hours. It BYOB. Honestly, my in laws live on the same block and I never noticed the establishment. It's quite intimate with about 11 seats, 2 sushi chefs and 2 staff members. The omakase set comes with 2 apps, 10 nigiri, 2 hand rolls and melon for dessert. The staff here is AWESOME. We had so much fun with sushi chef Ryan. He will take care of you from beginning to end. If you have any allergies or food aversions, he will make sure to accommodate you. He's so funny and entertaining. Chatted us up the whole time before we even sat down. Everything he made was delicious! The fish is so fresh and very filling. We ended the night have drinks with Ryan and the two guests next to us. Homemade yuzu sake! It was so good. I can't wait to go back with my girl friends. Thank you Ryan for all the delicious food and drinks. Top omakase experience!

--Location/Parking-- Located south of Chinatown subway exit and is a couple block walk from the subway station. --Ambience-- Reminds me of a small Japanese sushi bar with the restaurant is only a bar and a curtain separating the back staff area from the front patronage area. --Service/Staff-- Highly friendly staff that explained each fish/sushi being served. My tea was always filled to the brim and the staff was very attentive and made sure I never ran out of Wasabi. I did not have a reservation, but the staff was very accommodating and even was not annoyed by my heavy luggage I was carrying around New York. --Food/Products-- Food is omakase style where you do not order from the menu. Depending on the restaurant you might have to pay in advance when you make a reservation. I didn't have a reservation and every bite in omakase style was an eye opening. The chef explained every dish being served and it was all a delicacy. For an appetizer I had a yellowtail which was a new experience for me since I have never seen yellowtail as an appetizer. I don't think I have better fish eggs in my life. I never ordered it before, but being served fresh and expertly prepared has changed my tune. --Capacity-- Probably house only 8 visitors and reservations are required for each time slot since there is a limited amount of room and the chef must order food ahead of time. --Overall-- Omakase experience is one where everyone should try once in their lifetime even with the expensive price tag. This is one of those restaurants that should deserve a Michelin star!