Shinn WEST

Food was excellent and our chef was very nice. However the waitress was a bit rude and rushed the experience. Asked us to pay the second we stopped eating because of another booking the next hour. The music also ruined the vibe, you’d think for an omakase experience, the environment would be better. But no, songs from Katy perry and one direction were playing and just ruined the mood.

I know the price is low for omakase, but it is not worth it. The fish does not taste fresh (and I’ve been to relative priced places). The chef rushed the entire experience, I felt overwhelmed by the speed. I came here for my friend’s birthday and specifically asked the waitress for something special, and she forgot… In conclusion, don’t eat here. Instead go to Shinn East, Sushi Lin (west village location). Both are the same price and are actually worth your time and money.

Shinn West is a nice budget-friendly omakase option in Hell’s Kitchen — $69 for 13 courses is definitely a great deal in NYC, and the fish quality was decent for the price. They had a few cocktail options, but beer was limited to Kyoto IPA (original, yuzu, or matcha). The overall experience, though, felt a bit lacking. There was a strong fishy smell when I walked in, the space felt cold and not very welcoming, and the restroom really needed more care. Out of the omakase places I’ve tried, this one felt a bit rushed — not much interaction or explanation between courses. Personally, I’d rather pay a bit more to have a slower-paced, more engaging dinner in a cleaner and more inviting setting.