Close enough to the Ed Sullivan Theater to guarantee some jokey mentions on the “Top Ten” list, this Japanese restaurant has an AvroKO design, fifteen sakes by the glass, and dishes like gold-leafed bluefin toro tartare, courtesy of chef-partner Eiji Takase, a veteran of Match, Iso, Yujin, Sushi Samba, and most recently, Shibuya at the MGM Grand. — Rob Patronite and Robin Rainsfeld
I recently dined at Omido several times, after watching a show, for a friend's birthday, took a few clients there for a business lunch and in my conference room (read on!). I got mixed feelings about it because it received mixed reviews. I must say, every restaurant who just started hit a bump here and there, but I think it's safe to say that Omido has paved its road and it should be smooth sailing with unfailed consistency from here forward. There is no redundancy in the menu, like most sushi places I have seen who will create a roll with a version for tuna and salmon or shrimp and crabmeat. The hot entrees are so succulent and the quality of the fish is extraordinary. They have catered my office luncheon with bento boxes and the food arrived in great condition and everyone enjoyed and raved about it. For someone with high standards, I will put Omido on top of my list.
My husband and I love broadway, the only difficult part is deciding whether we eat before or after the show. There's no good place to go around Time square. If we decide to go afterwards, we are usually too tired to enjoy the dinner. A friend recommended going to Omido. I've never heard of that place but I trust her judgment so I dragged my husband there before a show. We had 2 whole hours to enjoy the meal so we tried the Omakase. The Kampachi with black truffle oil and yuzu was absolutely divine! I never knew those flavors will all blend in together beautifully! My husband voted for the braised Kobe as the best part of the meal. One thing for sure, everything was perfect. We enjoyed the show with a full and satisfied stomach, and came home dreaming of our next double date at Omido.