c/o Sushi by M
Sushi by M had its grand opening on Friday at 1575 Second Avenue (between 81st and 82nd streets), which was previously occupied by Ateaz.
According to its website, Sushi by M is a “take on the classic omakase experience with a focus on an intimate, simplistic experience giving each customer and piece the time and attention deserved.” Chef Tim Lin operates two additional locations in the East Village.
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Sushi by M offers omakase seatings of one hour each. The menu changes with availability and guests can choose a $69 or $100 chef’s choice. With several omakase restaurants in the city offering menus at upwards of $400, and one at a whopping $1,000, Sushi by M’s menu is relatively affordable. In fact, it’s been featured in several ‘best-of’ lists for affordable omakase.
Chef Lin is known for his playful take on sushi. In a late 2020 interview with Business Insider, he said that he trained under a sushi master in Japan but still likes to “find (his) own style.” His best-known item, the “Big Mac,” includes wagyu beef and goes for $25 per piece. While the menu does change, familiar fish such as Hamachi, yellowtail, and uni are often included.
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Sushi by M is part of a proliferation of sushi restaurants in the neighborhood, with at least four opening in the last year-and-a-half (though they do offer different price ranges). Sushi W, which offers a fifteen-piece dinner for $68, opened last June at 1513 Lexington Ave, while Akimori, an upscale kosher restaurant which opened in January at 858 Lexington Ave, starts at $95 for a ten-course menu. There’s also Ikyu (1718 Second Avenue) and Tokugawa (1022 Madison Ave.), both of which opened last year.
You can learn more at sushibym.com, follow the restaurant on Instagram or book a table via Resy.
Would like to read a comparison with the Sushi W experience.