Best Trendy Sushi Restaurants in Williamsburg
8 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Ume Williamsburg
Interactive, floor-seated sushi set with travel-inspired salts in a cottage-like space.
Notable Picks
8.9
Ume runs a prix-fixe sushi set in a cottage-like space where floor seating, hand-washing rituals, and an enclosed garden make dinner feel like a small trip to Kyoto. The set menu focuses on pristine nigiri, a savory soup, and rotating salts and condiments drawn from the chef’s travels, so the experience is as much about play as it is about technique.
Must-Try Dishes:
Sushi Set prix fixe platter, Toro and uni nigiri when available, Mushroom-chicken style soup starter
What Makes it Special: Interactive, floor-seated sushi set with travel-inspired salts in a cottage-like space.
8.7
Mido Omakase Room is an intimate, reservation-only counter where a 15-course omakase leans into aged fish, precise nigiri, and thoughtful sake pairings. The space is compact and softly lit, making it one of the most focused, special-occasion sushi experiences in South Williamsburg without the ultra-luxury price tag.
Must-Try Dishes:
15-course omakase nigiri tasting, botan ebi with miso and citrus, miso black cod
What Makes it Special: Serious omakase technique in an intimate, design-forward South Williamsburg counter.
8.7
Shota Omakase is a Michelin-starred counter where a tight progression of small plates, nigiri, and a hand roll leans on auction-level seafood and dual rice blends. The room is compact and focused, making the experience feel like a serious but welcoming Edomae-style sushi session on the South Side waterfront.
Must-Try Dishes:
18-course omakase nigiri progression, Shark skin flounder with aged ponzu, Hand roll and dessert finale
What Makes it Special: Michelin-starred omakase with dual-vinegar rice and big-ticket seafood.
8.6
IWAK Sushi + Kitchen is a modern Japanese spot where a long list of creative rolls and sashimi plates is backed by consistently strong fish quality and a cozy, date-friendly room. With hundreds of recent reviews praising freshness and ambiance, it’s a reliable choice for couples who want a fuller dinner beyond just omakase.
Must-Try Dishes:
Big Mac signature roll, negitoro scallion roll, chef’s choice sashimi platter
What Makes it Special: High-volume neighborhood sushi with standout rolls and a warm room.
8.4
Sushi On Me’s Williamsburg outpost is a rowdy, sake-fueled omakase where loud music, neon, and chef banter turn dinner into a one-hour party. The fish quality is solid, but couples come as much for the bottomless pours and hand-fed bites as they do for the nigiri.
Must-Try Dishes:
15-course omakase with bottomless sake, toro nigiri with caviar, anago hand roll to finish
What Makes it Special: High-energy omakase with bottomless sake and playful chef interaction.
8.3
Nozomi runs a 12-course chef’s tasting in a small, modern counter tucked just off Grand Street, blending Japanese technique with richer, French-leaning touches like dry-aged meats. It feels more intimate and playful than many omakase rooms, with music, cocktails, and a menu that balances raw courses with cooked plates.
Must-Try Dishes:
12-course omakase chef’s tasting, Dry-aged lamb or meat course when offered, House sashimi and nigiri selection
What Makes it Special: Compact chef’s counter where a 12-course tasting mixes sushi with bistro-style plates.
8.1
The Williamsburg outpost of Sugarfish brings the Nozawa Group’s set-menu sushi to Wythe Avenue, with warm rice, carefully cut fish, and a strict progression of nigiri and hand rolls. It’s a straightforward, no-tipping operation built for consistent quality rather than ceremony, especially if you order one of the Trust Me boxes.
Must-Try Dishes:
Nozawa Trust Me set, Don’t Think. Just Eat. set, Toro hand roll
What Makes it Special: Set-menu sushi with warm rice and Nozawa-style Trust Me boxes.
Worthy Picks
7.9
Temakase Williamsburg is a waterfront hand-roll bar at 260 Kent Avenue specializing in made-to-order temaki, crispy rice, and build-your-own sushi boxes. The counter-format service and short, focused menu make it a strong option when you want hand rolls, not a drawn-out omakase.
Must-Try Dishes:
Toro scallion roll, Spicy tuna crispy rice, Standard DIY hand roll kit
What Makes it Special: Hand-roll–only bar where temaki, crispy rice, and sushi boxes are built to order at a waterfront counter.