Best Chefs Table Restaurants in Flushing (11354)
5 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
Kaizen: Omakase & Hand Roll Sushi Restaurant
A focused omakase and hand-roll counter where seasonal cuts and temaki are the star.
Notable Picks
Kaizen is a modern omakase and hand-roll bar tucked just off Farrington Street, known for tightly curated nigiri flights and made-to-order temaki. Guests come for pristine fish, a long counter, and a vibe that feels closer to a sleek city bar than a traditional Flushing storefront.
Must-Try Dishes:
Toro hand roll, Salmon ikura hand roll, Chef’s omakase nigiri set
What makes it special: A focused omakase and hand-roll counter where seasonal cuts and temaki are the star.
#2
Himitsu
8.6
A speakeasy-style omakase bar hidden behind Siam Thai, Himitsu runs a tightly choreographed 13-course chef’s counter that leans into pristine fish and curated sake. It feels like a full night out, with dim lighting, music, and pacing built for lingering date nights and special occasions.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chef’s full tasting menu progression, Seasonal sashimi and nigiri flight, Otoro and uni-focused courses
What makes it special: Hidden speakeasy omakase with hi-fi listening-bar ambience and cocktails.
#3
Omi Omakase
8.5
Omi Omakase is a small, reservation-only counter on the upper floor of One Fulton Square, offering fixed-course sushi tastings in a quiet space. The experience revolves around seasonal nigiri, composed bites, and close interaction with the chef.
Must-Try Dishes:
16-course omakase, Seasonal sashimi flight, Chef’s uni selection
What makes it special: A focused, higher-end omakase where each course is assembled in front of you.
8.3
Iki Modern Japanese Cuisine sits inside One Fulton Square, combining a full sushi bar with cooked izakaya-style plates and set menus. It’s the kind of place where you can lean into toro and uni or build a more casual mixed Japanese dinner with friends.
Must-Try Dishes:
Foie gras uni sushi, Wagyu beef sashimi, Deluxe sushi lunch set
What makes it special: A modern Japanese dining room where sushi, wagyu, and composed plates share equal billing.
8.1
Kakurega runs its omakase as a classic chef’s bar, in a compact basement space where the counter dominates the room and courses lean seasonal and rich. Omakase-only seatings turn the focus entirely to what’s on the board that month, with uni tastings and higher-end cuts pacing out the night.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chef’s omakase tasting, Tri toro don, Chirashi bowl
What makes it special: A tiny, counter-focused omakase bar where the chef leads the entire experience.