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Food Quality 5
Service 5
Atmosphere 5
Value 5
Consistency 5
Cultural Relevance 5

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Takeda 8.9
Upper West Side (Central)
Intimate omakase counter on Amsterdam Avenue where Chef Takeda serves a tightly choreographed tasting focused on dry-aged fish, pristine nigiri, and a few composed small plates. It’s where Upper West Side diners go when they want a serious, lingering sushi experience without crossing town.
Must-Try Dishes: Beltfish with king crab and yuba, Fluke nigiri, Hotategai (scallop) nigiri
Scores:
Value: 7 Service: 9.1 Consistency: 9.1 Food Quality: 9.3 Atmosphere: 8.7 Cultural Relevance: 8.6
What makes it special: Quiet omakase counter where multi-course sushi tastings feel personal and precise.
Who should go: Sushi obsessives chasing high-end, reservation-only omakase.
When to visit: Early evening seatings for a relaxed, unhurried progression.
What to order: Long omakase, seasonal nigiri sequence, sake pairing.
Insider tip: Book counter seats to watch Chef Takeda finish each bite to order.