Kaizen: Omakase & Hand Roll Sushi Restaurant

It was exceptional! The food and I mean EVERY DISH I wish I could've had 2 or 3 servings of while doing the 17 course Omakase with my wife. We got seated a little late, but the boss comped our drinks at the bar in which he didn't need to do. The atmosphere was on point and plenty good scenery to take photos. I highly recommend and will be back again.

Visited 5 months ago

The Omakase experience was awesome.
We sat at the bar and the chef paced us with each course. He explained what Each course was and everything was so delicious and fresh! That Fatty tuna with truffle on top was amazing!
Would definitely come back to try out their seasonal menu.

Visited 5 months ago

I like this place for special occasions. Atmosphere is nice. I like their sake pairing, introduced us to new sake. food tasted pretty good overall. but for 15 course omakase of $100 per person, things came out very fast. No one was done with first five pieces of sushi that came out and they gave us another four set of sushi. I barely could hear/understand the lady explaining what they were. And no one told us that we were done after last handroll before dessert. and portions of each piece was pretty small that we end up ordering extra handrolls.

Visited 4 months ago

What a great experience! Came here with my family & from the minute we walked in we were welcomed with great energy. The drinks & food were amazing, the service was great. Andrea served us & she was super attentive & informative. Serena made amazing drinks & was super knowledgeable. The owner Peter stopped by our table to make sure we were having a great time & he was the cherry on top of our night. Amazing amazing amazing. Truly a great experience & would definitely recommend. A must visit!

Visited 9 months ago

I have to give all the props for our meal tonight to chef ben, he was so welcoming, sweet and friendly, especially to my husband and i during our time there. the food is beyond delicious, he went above and beyond for our dinner experience! everything from presentation to taste was amazing 🤩🤩🤩we will be back chef ben!!!!!

Visited 4 months ago

Had the 17 course omakase ($100) and the sake pairing (five 2 oz pours for $45). Food was excellent, great variety. Sake pairing were tasty as well. They had a guy here who was the sake supplier and could tell you whatever you wanted to know about the sake

Visited 5 months ago

If I could add more stars to the service category, I’d definitely give more! Thank you, Danya, Jeffrey, and Jessica, for your attentive and outstanding service. I loved the warm, comforting towelettes—it was a nice touch to start the meal. Every dish we tried was simple and refreshing, with a clean, healthy taste. Not overly seasoned, but fresh and flavorful. We’re definitely coming back—and bringing more people with us!🇵🇷🙏🏻

Visited 6 months ago

The food was good, service was meh, booked 1 person table at 9pm but they said there were no seats for table so I had to seat at the bar (so what's the point to make reservation?). The wait was super long because they said one chef was sick so I had to wait for 1 hour for my sushi roll. The bartender was great and comped some apps for me because of that. But the issue was the fraud on their receipt. I spent $61 for the dinner, with tax was $66.42. The suggested tip showing 18% is $15.48, but 18% of $61 is $10.98. It turns out to be they calculated the tips based on the price before discount, which mean those comp apps were included, so they were not comp after all. I don't mind paying tips but I feel this restaurant trying so hard to get every penny out of customers was pathetic. Also I feel all the restaurants in Flushing are like this, mediocre food and service but love adding some tricks to make customers pay more.

Visited 6 months ago

Had a wonderful experience at Kaizen. Once you step in the doors, the staff greeted us and seated us immediately. We had the Winter Omakase Experience paired with the Dassai Blue Sake flight. We also ordered some extra handrolls on the side. Great food and great atmosphere for a date night.

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Visited 4 months ago

Everything was great …atmosphere was amazing

Visited 4 months ago

Visited 4 months ago

Music was so loud I got a headache, they overbooked the omakase bar so we couldn't sit though we were on time, service was good otherwise, food was extremely disappointing for the price point, NOT the resturant for omakase, chawanmushi was extremely bland with WARM uni, wagyu and certain fish pieces were not up to par, fried shallots were stale, limited sushi courses despite being omakase, overall not good.

Visited 4 months ago

STORY TIME(new years night)
Food was very decent for the price. Enjoyed the sushi, fresh and tasty.
But WT THE HELL with the service?

Fully booked night so they gave me 2seats at the bar table, appreciated. Ordered 15course omakase and waited for the food. Appetizers came in, 3 courses together. Ok I thought it was gonna be a quick omakase since they’re busy tonight. Waited patiently until a chawanmushi served. After, my server came to ask if we are done, I had a spoon left so I said almost. Then it was a LONG wait, still patient.

She left us at the table with nothing for HALF AN HOUR, no service in the meantime. My boyfriend was annoyed I had to look for another server. Waited for the next course of nigiri. I asked for a quicker serve in a nice way.
Waited another 20min and the next course is still NOT ready. He’s pissed and said we just pay and leave not gonna finish the omakase. So we called service after a while.
My server was like: oh we’re really busy as you can see, we don’t have 4 chef. They’re making it rn.

HELLO? She’s giving me attitude. I don’t care if you’re short of chefs, the stores not even full, there’s no line up. There’s an empty large table, what if you have a full room, can’t take one extra table for 2? The table beside us, same set, started at the same time as us. THEY’RE DONE AND LEFT!

We came in at 6:45i believe, 8:08 we had HALF OF THE FKING COURSE.
She was yelling at the phone with the boss telling him/her that it was packed and busy in front of us behind the bar.
Our sever was the MANAGER apparently!? Are you kidding me?
She left, and leave the service for the bartender, telling us she gave us 30%off. Funny. LEARN HOW TO DO SERVICE BOFORE YOU START YOUR RIDICULOUS MANAGEMENT. Especially because it’s the New Years Night.
Ruined my night. THANK YOU.

The bartender, she was nice. If the boss read this comment, you can check the store camera. Pick someone who actually fits the manager spot please.

Visited 4 months ago

Visited 4 months ago

Can i be so clear this is one of the best omakase place in flushing point in that’s it!

Visited 4 months ago

I like this place for special occasions. Atmosphere is nice. I like their sake pairing, introduced us to new sake. food tasted pretty good overall. but for 15 course omakase of $100 per person, things came out very fast. No one was done with first five pieces of sushi that came out and they gave us another four set of sushi. I barely could hear/understand the lady explaining what they were. And no one told us that we were done after last handroll before dessert. and portions of each piece was pretty small that we end up ordering extra handrolls.

Visited 4 months ago

This was my second time at Kaizen, really surprised with the complacency of staff and the limited menu. They took my reservation more than 2 weeks in advance and demanded a credit card to guarantee it, and then charged an additional 3% to pay by card, and then proceeded to inform that they didn’t have Sashimi, which basically left the sushi menu limited to hand rolls.

Service was slow and we had to call waiters a number of times to get more food and the check.

Visited 4 months ago

The tuna tartar was very tasty. The style design of restaurant very fancy !

Visited 4 months ago

Food is ok (hand rolls were good, nothing spectacular) but service is pretty sub-par for a place rated as highly as this one. The shrimp tempura appetizer was just frozen breaded shrimp tossed in sweet chili sauce on a bed of arugula. Such a letdown. Also, pretty sure the servers judge you as you enter their doors. Definitely won't go back.

Visited 4 months ago

A great causal omakase experience. The fish is super fresh and the service is friendly. I would go back!

Visited 4 months ago

Visited 4 months ago

The best Sushi Restaurant

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Visited 4 months ago

Our hibachi at home event was flawless.

The hibachi chef was incredible!

Visited 4 months ago

I have to give all the props for our meal tonight to chef ben, he was so welcoming, sweet and friendly, especially to my husband and i during our time there. the food is beyond delicious, he went above and beyond for our dinner experience! everything from presentation to taste was amazing 🤩🤩🤩we will be back chef ben!!!!!

Visited 4 months ago

Kaizen Omakase - A Truly Exceptional Dining Experience

I recently had the pleasure of dining at Kaizen, a hidden gem in Flushing offering an unforgettable omakase experience. From the moment I stepped in, I was impressed by the intimate, yet inviting atmosphere. The staff was attentive and friendly, making me feel right at home.

The omakase menu was nothing short of extraordinary. Each course was carefully crafted with the freshest ingredients, and the sushi was expertly prepared right in front of me. The flavors were delicate and well-balanced, with each dish offering a unique experience. I especially enjoyed the variety of seasonal fish and the chef's personalized touch with every bite.

The highlight of the evening was the chef’s presentation of each dish, explaining the origins and nuances behind every piece of sushi. It was evident that a lot of thought and passion went into each selection.

Overall, Kaizen offers a premium omakase experience that truly stands out. Whether you're a sushi enthusiast or new to Japanese cuisine, this place is a must-visit for anyone looking for an exceptional culinary adventure in Flushing.

Visited 4 months ago

Kaizen: A Must-Try Culinary Gem in NYC

During my global food adventures, I stumbled upon Kaizen in NYC, and it has quickly become my new favorite spot!
This restaurant offers an unparalleled Japanese dining experience that tantalizes all the senses.
The food is incredibly fresh and delicious, and the cocktails are simply divine (even for someone like me who typically avoid them!).
The staff is incredibly friendly, generous, and professional. We had delightful conversations with the manager and the owner, enjoyed shots together, and sampled some truly amazing sake.
I almost forgot- the cheesecake is unbelievable as well!

If I could, I'd give Kaizen a 10-star rating! It's a must-try for anyone seeking an unforgettable Japanese culinary experience in NYC.

Visited 4 months ago

First, fantastic costumer service from to moment you walk in. We did the 15 course meal… it kept getting better and better. Go for the tuna collar, a delicious cut of fish! The owner, Rob, super knowledgeable and friendly. An overall great experience and vibe. Sensational food and welcoming staff.

Visited 4 months ago

Visited 4 months ago

Amazing restaurant. Best Hand roll bar i went to. I love.

Visited 4 months ago

This place is the king of all Handroll bars in NYC.

Visited 4 months ago

Visited 4 months ago

Very quaint and top of the art presentation for every dish

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Visited 5 months ago

Everything I had was tasted less almost to no flavor. The best thing i ordered that 100% thought was going to be awesome was their wagyu fries rice and it was a huge let down. No flavor what so ever. its like they just cooked it with no salt or pepper not even any taste of soy sauce. And what kills me I a chief I made wagyu steak many different ways but never thought about fried rice. I was so disappointed. I had to take it home and remake just so it could tasted good. And the mango shrimp it was like eaten a misytirous yellow sauce that didn't taste anything like mango. As for the fish which at this point I forgot what type of fish it was. Was the only thing that was ok but if I'm being honest it was cause of the glaze the fish it self not so much. Like how you make a fish look like it was grilled but it doesn't taste like it was on the grill even on a flat top grill you will at least get some type of smkeiness to it. The glaze they put on top saved the fish. And lastly the sushi I'm not going to go into detail but the best 1 out of the 5 was salmon everything else was flavor less plus no soy sauce or wasabi maybe if they would have added 1 or 2 it would have been the best dish of the night. Now as for the Service I don't know if the girl we had was new but somebody didn't train her probably. I have worked in many different restaurants 2 of which I worked as a waiter and the number 1 rule is to know the menu and understand what gose into each dish. Not to sit there and go ummm let me go ask. When it came to asking about drinks she kept going back and forth to bar and was so bad I just ordered a beer and I don't drink beer I was trying to order a some shots but the girl didn't no anything and kept going to the bar I just took the beer. I didn't mind her coming over and refilling our glasses Which without ous even asking I personally would have liked but it was fine. It was where she placed the bottle after she poured it, she would place it right between and we kept having to move it to the other side of the table. So in conclusion I really had a bad experience I'll end by saying this when it comes to food "looks could always be deceiving but tastes could be terrifying"

Visited 5 months ago

The cocktails were delicious, served by very kind and cool bartenders. Overall the staff and experience itself was great.

Visited 5 months ago

The best Japanese food in ny !

Visited 5 months ago

Good ! Expensive but the fish was on point.

Visited 5 months ago

Love the food here, can’t go wrong with the hand rolls and omakase set!! Shout out to Mei, Rob and Peter for the best service.

Visited 5 months ago

Visited 5 months ago

The atmosphere and the staff here are amazing! I’m here in town for work and everyone that I have spoke to has recommended this place and THEY DID NOT DISAPPOINT 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 I will be back !

Visited 5 months ago

Had a great omakase experience here!
The staff also went above and beyond, i asked for a non alcoholic drink and the staff made me a mocktail that was off menu. It was amazing! I would definitely recommend and come back! The salmon and the eel was superb! For the price point this place is a gem. 💎

Visited 5 months ago

Had the 17 course omakase ($100) and the sake pairing (five 2 oz pours for $45). Food was excellent, great variety. Sake pairing were tasty as well. They had a guy here who was the sake supplier and could tell you whatever you wanted to know about the sake

Visited 5 months ago

Visited 5 months ago

The Omakase experience was awesome.
We sat at the bar and the chef paced us with each course. He explained what Each course was and everything was so delicious and fresh! That Fatty tuna with truffle on top was amazing!
Would definitely come back to try out their seasonal menu.

Visited 5 months ago

It was exceptional! The food and I mean EVERY DISH I wish I could've had 2 or 3 servings of while doing the 17 course Omakase with my wife. We got seated a little late, but the boss comped our drinks at the bar in which he didn't need to do. The atmosphere was on point and plenty good scenery to take photos. I highly recommend and will be back again.

Visited 5 months ago

robbie was the best hostess . all the bartenders were amazing . drinks and food good

Visited 5 months ago

the experience here was great. ambience is really good for a date night and or family vibes. dope music vibes. no lie the food was amazing. get the hamachi collar for an app and if youre a beer lover the kyoto white yuzu is great. my friends tried a bunch of things on the menu and loved them all. the desserts were dope as well. will be back.

Visited 5 months ago

The food was delicious and the food was top tier. My favorites were the Hamachi Collar, soft cell crab, Dassai Blue Sake, White Yuzu Ale and the deserts were good. Must try.

Visited 5 months ago

Kaizen Set!!

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Great time and a great environment!

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Great experience!

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Visited 5 months ago

Unforgettable Omakase experience 17 courses for $100 with free Sake paring on Tuesday night!!

⏳Limited Time Special Menu only available until end of November

🍶 Free Unlimited Sake every Tuesday

🍾 Free Sparkling and Cake for Birthday Celebrations

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Friendly staff and service Omakase experience in a beautiful ambiance

Visited 5 months ago

Omakase experience with Kaizen is amazing! I opted the 13-course experience which cost $90 and it really satisfied my appetite! The staff are friendly and Chef Ben is very warm and attentive every time he serves the dish. My favorites are: everything that has sea urchin in it (I can’t specifically recall what their names are but I am posting the pictures here for reference). Overall, the entire course is excellent! Will highly recommend to my family, friends, and colleagues!

Visited 5 months ago

Kaizen is a hidden gem in Flushing, perfect for a sushi lover's treat, and there's convenient parking next door, making it even easier to visit. I came here for their lunch special and ordered the Kaizen Hand Roll Set for just $25—a fantastic deal considering the quality and variety! The set included hamachi, hotate, akami, sake, and fried oyster hand rolls. Each roll was a delightful two-bite experience, with the flavors beautifully fresh and well-balanced. Make sure to ask for a side of fresh ginger; it’s a refreshing palate cleanser that really lets each roll shine.

Before the meal even started, they brought out lemon wedges, a thoughtful touch so you can keep your fingers clean as you eat. I also ordered a few other dishes that really made the lunch feel special. The glazed ribs were outstanding—tender, with a hint of sweetness that didn’t overpower but balanced well with the meat’s natural flavors. The soft-shell crab was another favorite, perfectly crispy, and I couldn’t help but devour it within minutes!

My father, who’s usually a bit picky, loved the miso cod—it was perfectly cooked and rich in flavor, very similar to the cod you’d get at Nobu but at half the price. We also tried the wagyu fried rice, and it was a real standout. The rice was incredibly savory, with tender, flavorful chunks of wagyu mixed in, making it just indulgent enough without feeling too heavy. For a little extra treat, I ordered the Hokkaido uni hand roll, and it was worth every penny—fresh, creamy, and packed with pure umami goodness!

We also treated ourselves to the Lycheetini, a beautifully crafted cocktail with gin, lychee syrup, lime juice, and a touch of butterfly pea flower extract for that gorgeous color. It was the perfect balance of sweet and floral, with the lychee adding a delicate fruitiness and the lime giving it a refreshing kick. The butterfly pea flower extract made it almost too pretty to drink, but we enjoyed every sip—definitely a must-try for cocktail lovers!

The service was excellent, too. Our server, Jeffrey, was attentive and checked in on us frequently, making sure we were enjoying everything. Overall, Kaizen is a great spot for lunch if you have some time to relax and savor the specials. I’ve heard dinner is fantastic too, and I can’t wait to come back to experience it for myself!

Visited 5 months ago

the Spanish waitress with glasses was very nice 😊 and the food was ok even though I waited for a while.

Visited 6 months ago

This was my first time having omakase in my life . It was a delightful experience.
The food was amazing , so the service , the music and the atmosphere!

Come for a unique experience!

Visited 6 months ago

Food is delicious! I had their hand rolls, waygu fried rice and drink - will definitely come back. Mei is so sweet and great energy, plus she makes the best cocktails!

Visited 6 months ago

If I could add more stars to the service category, I’d definitely give more! Thank you, Danya, Jeffrey, and Jessica, for your attentive and outstanding service. I loved the warm, comforting towelettes—it was a nice touch to start the meal. Every dish we tried was simple and refreshing, with a clean, healthy taste. Not overly seasoned, but fresh and flavorful. We’re definitely coming back—and bringing more people with us!🇵🇷🙏🏻

Visited 6 months ago

Excellent service and great food!

Visited 6 months ago

This is my 3rd time and it’s still awesome! Love love the omakase and the staff are really nice too. Will def be back!

Visited 6 months ago

Visited 6 months ago

The food was good, service was meh, booked 1 person table at 9pm but they said there were no seats for table so I had to seat at the bar (so what's the point to make reservation?). The wait was super long because they said one chef was sick so I had to wait for 1 hour for my sushi roll. The bartender was great and comped some apps for me because of that. But the issue was the fraud on their receipt. I spent $61 for the dinner, with tax was $66.42. The suggested tip showing 18% is $15.48, but 18% of $61 is $10.98. It turns out to be they calculated the tips based on the price before discount, which mean those comp apps were included, so they were not comp after all. I don't mind paying tips but I feel this restaurant trying so hard to get every penny out of customers was pathetic. Also I feel all the restaurants in Flushing are like this, mediocre food and service but love adding some tricks to make customers pay more.

Visited 6 months ago

Visited 6 months ago

Excellent food, service, and ambience!

Visited 6 months ago

The drinks and bartender Mei were terrific.

Visited 6 months ago

The service was impeccable and the restaurant was beautiful. Our server and staff were extremely attentive and polite. I would say it was five-star service. We went on a Thursday because I wanted to try the premium Kaizen set which is only available on Thursdays. I was disappointed since the lobster roll sounded the best but turned out to be the worst. Don't get me wrong, the worst being the worst of the set but by no means wasn't good. The botan Ebi was definitely the best tasting in texture and flavor. We also got the complementary rolls with check in. Everything was fresh and well made. 
I was slightly disappointed that they were out of quail egg for the tuna tartare. It was still delicious but that creamy quail egg would've put it over the top and enhanced the caviar. Without the egg, the caviar wasn't necessary. The wasabi seaweed chips were a great accompaniment for the tartare. 
The Kumamoto oysters with uni did not disappoint. Though not the most creative dish, but definitely one of my all time favorite combinations. 
We also happen to be there at happy hour so we took advantage of the happy hour specials. The ribs were pretty good but nothing to write home about. The lycheetini was beautiful to look at but unbelievably sweet, I couldn't even drink it. Good thing it was only $10. 
I wanted to order the yuzu cheesecake but they were sold out and that was disappointing. Our server was so polite in apologizing and offering alternatives but I'm not a huge dessert person so I turned them down. Our server brought me a mochi brownie dessert on the house anyway since it was my birthday and explained that she knew that I would prefer cheesecake but she believes the mochi brownie is the next best dessert behind the Yuzu cheesecake so she opted for that instead of bringing me a different flavored cheesecake. That was really sweet of her. I didn't really enjoy the texture of the brownie, but the ice cream, caramel, and puffed rice, or delicious.
Overall, a really great meal. Why not five stars? I thought the rolls lacked seasoning and could've used a little more texture and creativity.

Visited 6 months ago

Tried the $100 omakase and the food was delicious but overall overpriced for the quality and variety. Two major issues for me: first, the service was not well trained; friendly but inexperienced and the flow was totally off. At the start the food came super fast, with several dishes out at the same time, then we had a 20-25 min gap between dishes, which is awful because you feel full midway. Second bad point was that the dresser was very disappointing - just a green tea mochi, plain, no decoration or nothing, as if you just got it from the supermarket… Far from top omakase experience.

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Visited 6 months ago

Came when they first opened, food back then has room for improvement. Back for dinner yesterday for the 2nd time, I'm happy that I returned to try them out again. Sushi is not just about how fresh the fresh can be. Texture of the rice, seasoning of the rice, amount of sauce used, etc is the key components to call it a real piece of sushi. I think sushi chef at kaizen nailed it. Not too many Chinese owned j
Japanese style restaurant are able to understand that. Most modern or Chinese owned Japanese restaurant packed of different flavor, texture, or ingredient on their sushi. These additional items makes often overwhelm the taste of the fish that is supposed to be the main. Kaizen do have that same habit on 3-4 pieces out of their 13-course. However, they didn't go crazy adding on too much additional ingredients. Each piece of fish is able to have a standalone taste of its own and shines.

I'm impressed! Definitely will come back again in the near future to give another check.

Visited 6 months ago

味道不错👍

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Visited 6 months ago

Excellent... is an sexual experience for the senses

Visited 6 months ago

Pretty expensive but really delicious sushi. Hand rolls only FYI. The fried rice was really great too

Visited 7 months ago

We went into restaurant at about 6:30PM (with reservation) and we were seated all the way at the end of the counter (my direct view was a bunch of boxes and miscellaneous sushi items) when the whole counter was empty and there were only 3 or so occupied tables with parties of 3+. We asked to be seated in the center of the omakase counter with direct face to face with the sushi chefs which we were denied saying they had other parties coming in. During the end of the meal someone who looked like the owner came in and sat at the counter and talked to the chefs, he even asked the waitress why we were seated all the way at the end when there was an empty counter but since we had just finished our dessert he didn't try to make any amends. The food was ok, I was surprised that so many dishes were made in the kitchen and then brought to the counter, very disappointed to pay for an omakase experience and just end up paying to sit at the counter and eat half the food from the kitchen. The ambiance was nice though and the place was very clean from what we saw.

Wouldn't come back here voluntarily.

Visited 7 months ago

Visited 7 months ago

food is great, owner are friendly.

Visited 7 months ago

Let’s experience Kaizen’s summer omakase on Farrington in Flushing with me this evening. Don’t worry. You won’t have to break the bank. For merely $65, you get to enjoy a prestigious 13-course meal with the finest and freshest ingredients by their sushi bar or dining area. Their friendly staffs also recommended a Dassai Blue flight for an amazing price of $25. It surely pairs perfectly with every single course. Relax and enjoy two appetizers and a soup before eight nigiri’s with Handroll and dessert to follow. Their dessert was presented as breakfast tomato and eggs while having a beautiful passion fruit and yuzu sweetness that’s hard to explain

Visited 7 months ago

Great dining experience. Service and food was A+ - excellent addition to the neighborhood.

Visited 7 months ago

Chef Ben is super cool and friendly. Great price for the food!

Visited 7 months ago

Extremely expensive for such small portions, such disappointment!

Visited 7 months ago

Visited 7 months ago

This place is strange. Got to my reservation on time, was seated and within 3 minutes I was asked if I was ready to order.. I mean I just got here and didn’t even get the chance to look at the menu. The food itself is OK, definitely gets the job done but not the best hand rolls imo. The drinks are good.

What threw me off guard was at the end the server kept coming by to collect payment, similarly to when we got there like I just got the check? I felt very rushed being here. I’m not going back

Visited 7 months ago

Kaizen in Queens, NY is truly a gem! From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was vibrant yet relaxed, setting the tone for a fantastic dining experience. The food was fresh and flavorful, but what really stood out was the impeccable service.

Our bartender, Serena, was amazing! She was incredibly attentive and quick with the drinks, ensuring we were never left waiting. Her warm personality and expertise behind the bar made the experience even more enjoyable. It's rare to find someone who can make you feel so well taken care of while also adding to the overall ambiance of the restaurant.

If you’re looking for a place with delicious food, great drinks, and top-notch service, Kaizen is the spot. Serena and the entire team make this place a must-visit in Queens!

Visited 7 months ago

A very decent restaurant offers good price on omakase and great services!
Inside this high ceiling joint is nice and clean with very chill and comfortable vibe. I personally love the Cherry Blossom Tree decor behind the counter.
We had a very pleasant Omakase experience! A group of 5 of us sat at the sushi counter last Monday night for 17 piece omakase. A shout out to Ben the sushi chef! He was very informative, friendly and easy to talk with. We enjoyed our dinner very much and had a fantastic time.
For sure I will be back again and this joint has just become one of my go to when in mood for omakase!
Another shout out to Bob the fun boss, thank you so much for the warm hospitality.

Visited 7 months ago

Good omakase in Flushing very modern decor
Nice ambience

Visited 7 months ago

We ordered the $65(after tax &tips $83) 13 courses omakase. The food quality just did not meet my expectation. The sushi itself, it was incredibly disappointing. The fish and flavor were just okay. The rice, which is one of the most crucial components of sushi, was hard and dry. It completely ruined the texture of the rolls and made the meal unpleasant. The waitress was not very attentive and had bad attitude. There are much better sushi places in town—save yourself the disappointment and avoid this one.

Visited 7 months ago

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Visited 7 months ago

This omakase and hand roll spot is one of my favorite spot in Queens. From the ambiance, service and cleanliness of the restaurant, it trully deserves a 5 stars. We ordered omakase and handrolls and everything tasted very fresh. Would definitely recommend.

Visited 8 months ago

Visited 8 months ago

Unbelievable fresh and delicious omakase. I had zero expectations walking in and was blown away by it all. Ordered the 13 course omakase and every single bite was truly divine. I wish the miso soup didn't count as a "course" but it was really delicious. My favorite piece was the deep fried eel sushi. We had to order another a la carte at the very end! From start to finish- it was a 10/10 meal. Thank you so much!!

Visited 8 months ago

Really nice happy hour deal! The restaurant is nice and clean and so are the bathrooms. Staff is friendly and there was a holiday promotion happening when we were there. the cocktail was pretty tasty and the fish tasted amazing!

Visited 8 months ago

Visited 8 months ago

Andrea M was Very Demure. Very mindful very respectful and attentive. I appreciate her very much. thank you Andrea M

Visited 8 months ago

Andrea M I was an awesomeeee waitress! Very professional, very demure, very mindful, very cutesy!!! I’ll definitely be back just because of how great she was!

Visited 8 months ago

Wonderful Japanese restaurant with a plethora of savory appetizers and entrees. We had the 13 course Omakaze entree which was amazing. This is the first time I've ever had a Matcha IPA. We will definitely be enjoying Kaizen again.

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Visited 8 months ago

The food is great, especially the desert! Bartender Serena is fantastic, Very kind and helpful! Overall great service!

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Visited 8 months ago

Can't wait to come back!

Visited 8 months ago

Kaizen Omakase offers excellent service and delicious food at an affordable price. It's the best choice in Flushing, with 13 courses for just $65. You need to make a reservation, and for an additional $15, you can enjoy A5 Wagyu Foie Gras Sushi. This is definitely a place worth visiting in Flushing—highly recommended!

Visited 8 months ago

great staff

Visited 8 months ago

Great ambiance and excellent food

Visited 8 months ago

The food was bonkers! The fried rice seemed pricy, but so worth it. Signature set was also incredible. Cheesecake was perfect finale.

Visited 8 months ago

A meal to never forget. I have never been here before and I am so thankful for Rob Dorsky and his incredible sushi at Kaizen. Kaizen meaning continuous evolution-they truly are.

Located on flushing, off the beaten path, lies this incredible Omakase based restaurant. Kaizen's food is sophisticated, clever, and creative. The food is flavor focused and perfectly balanced. Each bite is curated with an elevated flavor profile to tantalize any tastebuds. I started my meal out with a spicy matcha jalapeño Margherita. Yes!yes!yes! This drink was everything i was looking for from flavor to spice. And you need to be able to handle the spice for this drink.

The $100 omakase is cheap in comparison to the quality and quantities of food you get for the value. I keep trying to figure out what was my favorite dish, and I'm torn between the a5 wagyu topped with foie gras, or the seared o-toro topped with caviar.... but then again the kampachi topped with black truffle was also amazing. Also in a sucker for sweet shrimp and their ama-ebi sushi topped with yellow caviar was spectacular. Don't forget to ask for the shrimp head to be fried. It's a delicacy and my favorite when a chef offers it up to their guests.

Dish after dish, it doesn't matter if it came from the kitchen or the sushi bar, because their ribs need to be a star all on its own. I'm not kidding. I could have eaten 10 more, and not been disappointed or stuffed. Their Japanese honey glazed ribs should be illegal for how good they were. I honestly am so glad I added that to my omakase, because I would go back just for an entrée portion of them. The entire group I was with were even fighting over the salad with the ribs dressing on it. IT WAS THAT GOOD!

Even their desert, which was simplistic in its choices were fantastic. The yuzu custard to finish off the omakase tasting was super delectable and left me wanting more.

I absolutely loved this place, the experience, and the food top 5 places I have been in 2024.

Let me know your experience and what you think...

Visited 9 months ago

FANTASTIC. The omakasse was Grade A. Silky smooth and progressive in so many ways. Such an experience. Everything was delightful. The glassware was thoughtful and plate ware beautiful.

Visited 9 months ago

Wow, Kaizen is a must try restaurant! My friends and I had dinner here over the weekend and we were so happy we chose Kaizen. This restaurant is beautiful! We chose the omakase experience and I must say every piece included in this experience was delicious. Our chef, Ben was so accomodating to our dietary needs and was the absolute sweetest. The drinks were also great, highly recommend the lycheetini along with the omakase experience.

Visited 9 months ago

Visited 9 months ago

Omakase was amazing and a great value. The variety was notable. Not just different fish, but also textires, spicy and sweet, cool andnwarmed. Staff was attentive and professional, but also kind. And, when dessert was mentioned, I thought heck, I'm too full. But it was a perfect omakase sized bite of sweetness.

Visited 9 months ago

Visited 9 months ago

What a great experience! Came here with my family & from the minute we walked in we were welcomed with great energy. The drinks & food were amazing, the service was great. Andrea served us & she was super attentive & informative. Serena made amazing drinks & was super knowledgeable. The owner Peter stopped by our table to make sure we were having a great time & he was the cherry on top of our night. Amazing amazing amazing. Truly a great experience & would definitely recommend. A must visit!

Visited 9 months ago

Hands down most amazing experience. From our server Andrea who was extremely informative to the food quality. Everything about this was absolutely amazing. The food was delivered perfectly on time. Everything was so fresh! The cocktails were absolutely amazing. You really cannot go wrong with the spot foods cocktails service. Everything was on point.. The owner is incredibly nice as well. You can’t go wrong whether you get the 16 horse or the 13.

Thank you so much kaizen!!!!!!!!!

Visited 9 months ago

Great drinks great omakase

Visited 9 months ago

Visited 9 months ago

We went to Japan last year and have been craving authentic sushi and we came here. They were so accommodating. Andrea was very patient and answered all our questions about the menu! We got the kaizen set, shrimp tempura, miso soup, and chuturo. We asked if they could add mayo and torch the chuturo because that’s how they made it for us in Japan. Food tasted so fresh and was delicious!! The homemade unagi sauce was also delicious and made a difference. Def coming back here.

Visited 9 months ago

Incredible food, amazing atmosphere, and even better service thanks to our wonderful waitress, Andrea! We come back time and time again because Andrea ensures we have the best experience imaginable. We will back soon!

Visited 9 months ago

Visited 9 months ago

🔥🔥🔥🔥

Visited 9 months ago

Andrea was great! She explained and suggested food and drinks. The food and drinks was great. My friend and I had a great time. Thank you.

Visited 9 months ago

The sushis are amazing!!! Especially I loved the handrolls!! I’ll definetly come again!!

Visited 9 months ago

Love their food, vibe and customer service!

Visited 9 months ago

The is absolutely hands down 10+
Everything so fresh!

Visited 9 months ago

Food, atmosphere, and service was exceptional. Hand rolls were tasty and unique, and flavors paired really well. Andrea was our waitress and she was attentive, provided great recommendations, and wonderful service. She had a positive attitude and made our night out better. I’d come back based on the great service she provided alone.

Visited 9 months ago

Andrea was great , very personable! She made sure I was comfortable the whole night and was attentive. Service was great and I left full.

Visited 9 months ago

If you want a really tasty Omakase experience then look no further. This place delivers! The ambiance here was perfect, makes for a great date spot. It can get busy here so definitely make a reservation especially if you want a seat at the sushi bar. Drinks were on point. They have a decent selection of Sake and Japanese Whiskey. When it comes to food, you can order either an Omakase course or food by itself. There are two Omakase courses which vary in number of courses and price. We went with the 20 course Omakase which cost a 100 per head. The chefs really do a great job with the Omakase, starting with apps such as crab tempura, oyster miso soup etc. The Omakase later progresses with nigiri sushi which was on point. Unlike other places, the sushi chefs here use actual sake vinegar with the rice to give the nigiri that authentic sushi taste. You can order additional rolls you like at the end of the omakase but at full price. My recommendation, go for the otoro (fatty tuna). Honestly you have to go and try it yourself, you won't regret it.

Visited 9 months ago

Visited 9 months ago

We stopped by to have a quick dinner before a concert and we were shocked at the quality of the sushi and wine. I recently had a work dinner at Masa which cost ten times the bill here and had superior food and wine at this restaurant. I highly recommend you experience this establishment.

Visited 9 months ago

One of the best sushi restaurants ever! Came here because we stayed at the hotel next door and another place we thought we wanted was booked. Couldn’t be happier that we ate here. The food is creative and fresh and the wine and service were unbelievable. Thanks for a great start to our night! We will be back’

Visited 9 months ago

Visited 9 months ago

Visited 9 months ago

Amazing place, Ben, Jay, Lou, and Mei great staff, very professional and amazing eating experience

Visited 9 months ago

Ben,jay,louis, and mei ARE THE BEST!

Visited 9 months ago

Nick is a blast, knowledgeable, a true mixologist in a very quaint sushi restaurant in Queens. Character and kindness, Nick’s got both and he can make sophisticated drinks. Hats off.

Visited 9 months ago

Such a hidden gem! I came here for a birthday dinner and was served by May and had our drinks made by Nick. Everything about this restaurant was perfect: the ambiance, decor, service, food quality, drink quality, etc. We ordered a 17-course omakase dinner and we were actually so full by the end of it, which isn’t usually common when eating at omakase restaurants. You can really tell that the staff put a lot of thought into constructing their menu items and their presentation. I would recommend this place to everyone. The price is amazing for the quantity and quality of our meal.

Visited 9 months ago

Fire. The service was amazing, and so was the food. We had the 17 course omakase and every course HIT DIFF. :)

Visited 9 months ago

Have nothing bad to say, bartender was amazing, food was so so good and we came out soo filled. Would totally come here again and highly recommend

Visited 9 months ago

I had such an amazing time! The food is so worth the price and its very good quality. My bartender and server, Nick and May , both very welcoming, warm and informative! Ive had omakase before but i never left so full! 10/10 experience i would highly recommend to everyone :) thank you so much for everything kaizen!

Visited 9 months ago

Food was amazing , drinks even better, vibe PERFECT!!!!! Was lucky to meet the owner, Bobby. He went out of his way to make sure we had the ultimate experience and I will definitely come
Back!!!!! Omakase in Queens is lit!!!!

Visited 9 months ago

Very aesthetically pleasing meal but not great taste

Visited 9 months ago

Went with my friends and the day we went, we got the cheaper fish cuts and no uni pasta than people who went the other day. The fish cut pieces were very small compare to other places I have been.
My fish cuts were cheap and nothing special.
Would not come again for the price! Unfair! Go somewhere else

Visited 9 months ago

Every course was a masterpiece with flavors and presentation! Service was impeccable. The experience was 10/10, highly recommend!

Visited 9 months ago

Very special Japanese food and good price, the Sushi Chef very nice to the customer, buyy us drinks.

Visited 10 months ago

Had an amazing time here! Service was excellent, food was great. Drinks were spectacular made by Nick.

Visited 10 months ago

Visited 10 months ago

Visited 10 months ago

A great experience from start to end. The staff was friendly and very accommodating. The chef who prepared our sushi took his time to explain what each piece was as we made them to perfection. The food was delicious and worth it. Highly recommend you visit.

Visited 10 months ago

Had 16-course omakase, every course was fresh and delicious. Attentive service throughout our stay. Would highly recommend!

Visited 10 months ago

Visited 10 months ago

The food was so good! We got the hand roll set with some extra hand rolls. I love the cocktails here too, they were amazing! Serena and Nick were the best, amazing server and bartender. Loved the customer service, would definitely come back again!!

Visited 10 months ago

Amazing food and the best service! Serena and nick were incredible :)

Visited 10 months ago

Wow this place amazing nick Jimmy so good food amazing nick is a wonderful Jimmy even greater

Visited 10 months ago

Above average dishes and priced just right.

Visited 10 months ago

Fancy sushi spot, eel avocado unagi hand roll was good, do the 3 roll set! I got the Kaizen Handroll Set, but would probably just order that alone next time, the others didn’t stand out. Also you can ask for soy sauce on the side.

Drinks are pretty and tasty, pink lily, lycheetini and gin blossom were all good (just a bit sweet so had to add ice and water)

It is an expensive spot, could be good for special occasions. Very nice presentation but portions are quite small so I left a bit hungry. Friendly staff. It gets busy at night for dinner time so make a reservation before you go!

Visited 10 months ago

The local gem in the area for overrated hand rolled sushi with a high-class environment and the lovely hospitality.

Visited 10 months ago

Visited 10 months ago

Great spot!

Visited a year ago

Amazing place for dinner. Had one of the best cocktails I have ever had, they took my allergy very seriously and worked with me to help me find what to eat. That atmosphere was great and the service was amazing.

Visited a year ago

Call to find out what time the kitchen closes before you arrive. They do not post accurate business hours on Google, and accept reservations within the 15 minute timeframe of the kitchen closing. We made a reservation using our credit card and arrived on time at exactly 2:15 PM on a Saturday, and were told the kitchen is about to close. We quickly ordered as much as we could and when we wanted more food, the sushi chef said the kitchen is closed even though there were only three tables occupied in the entire restaurant. Apparently, he thought it was more important for him to take a lunch break ( I have a picture) even though the restaurant has only been open for two hours as per google. It did not matter that the two of us ran the bill to over $300 in a matter of minutes. The quality of sushi is good; the wait-staff was nice. We ended up going to another restaurant and spending $160 there, this money could’ve been spent at Kaizen, if only the chef understood the concept of the hospitality industry, and dedicated an extra 10 minutes to prepare our order. If you insist to stick to your business hours, at least post them correctly for the public to view. The waitress was nice enough to give us a discount for our inconvenience, but we don’t go to such places to save money, we go for the experience, and it wasn’t pleasant to sit there knowing we cannot order more food, like a guest that is not welcomed. By the way, I have been in the hospitality industry for 30 years so I would prefer than the manager or the owner does not offer some excuses as to why this happened. Just post your business hours correctly, and understand that you do not turn down a paying customer or throw schedule in their face, especially in the city like in New York, where everyone has a hectic and unpredictable schedule. And when you turn down a customer at least make sure that your chef does not sit there in front of the customer while consuming his meal. It is unprofessional.

Visited a year ago

Have to put a 1 star for everything because I didn't even get the food I wanted here. I called for a takeout order and they told me I needed to do the takeout order at the restaurant and then I would be able to do it. I wait about 15 minutes after I put my order and they cancel my order and tell me they dont do takeout. They could have just told me no takeout orders over the phone.

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Visited a year ago

OK so I was just trying to find a little place to escape for a bit while my son had his soccer practice. I stumble onto this gem of a sushi place. I walk in and it's so upscale and classy. Then the sushi was just amazing! I'm talking next level people. They also do their own little spin on an Old Fashion that hit the spot. I will be returning for sure!

Visited a year ago

It's one of the best sushi spots in
Flushing. Beautiful interior decor and environment. The fish is super fresh, a little on the pricier side, but each bite was delicious.

Visited a year ago

Went here for Mother’s Day for the 18 course - $150 and was definitely worth it. It was of one of the best omakase thus far. There were so many different options like uni, wagyu, oysters, miso soup, desserts and I left being super full! The staff were super friendly and helpful. We sat at the bar and everything came out so quickly. Would definitely come back!

Visited a year ago

TERRIBLE SERVICE ALERT DO NOT GO TO KAIZEN THEY ARE UPSTUCK AND SNOBBY. I called in to make a to go order and they told me they can only make to-go orders in person. I drove 40 minutes out of the way to try a to go order just to be refused service and I was told the chef denied making a to go order, while it seemed that the wait staff wanted to accommodate. Take the ego down guys and talk to your chefs 🤡.

Visited a year ago

Excellent food and customer service

Visited a year ago

Fantastic service by knowledgeable and helpful server, Mei. A great and unique serving style of hand rolls. Very fresh ingredients flown in from Japan. Met the owner who only adds to the experience… thank you Paul!!!

Visited a year ago

The atmosphere is a very nice date style. The sushi is really good and the service is excellent.

Visited a year ago

Visited a year ago

The handrolls and drinks are thoughtfully and deliciously made. My favorite is the chutoro hand roll, it’s so fresh and perfect with the scallions. The cocktails are also very good, Nick the bartender was great.

Visited a year ago

非常新鮮美味 😁

Visited a year ago

The reservation was for 8:00 p.m. We ordered 12 courses omakase, and 2 courses were served by 8:50…

Visited a year ago

Very very super slow omakase service. During 50mins, we only had 3 pieces. Super slow.

Visited a year ago

Visited a year ago

Very good sushi, drinks, and super friendly service. The sushi was a surprise as it's non traditional combinations but very delicious. Let Chef Ben cook!

Visited a year ago

Great atmosphere, great food, friendly staff and a owner who cares about customer experience! Must try when in Flushing!

Visited a year ago

Very beautiful restaurant. We did omakase and the food quality is amazing. Good place for a date! Highly recommend!

Visited a year ago

Amazing vibe, great quality omakase and I love the swings and tree!

Visited a year ago

The omakase here is outstanding. My guests are always happy when we send them here. Weekends get busy, make sure to make a resy!

Visited a year ago

Fantastic place, food was incredible. Great quality and preparation being put into all the food. Drinks are on point and the vibe couldn’t be better to be there on a date or with friends! Definitely going back and recommend it

Visited a year ago

Visited a year ago

Wanted to get takeout. Called and was told to come to the restaurant in order to do that. Came from LI to flushing to go in and order and find out they can’t accommodate my takeout order without explaining why?? I had to substitute items and even after was told they “couldnt make it”. Absolute waste of time.

Visited a year ago

Everything was excellent! Will go back

Visited a year ago

Omakase was aite. Took very long for each course to come out. Approximate time was 2 hours for the entire 12 omakase set. It was 7 pieces of sushi, 1 sorta handroll, 3 appetizers and one dessert.

Visited a year ago

Visited a year ago

The ambiance is stylish and comfortable, and the dishes are exquisite👍
We chose the 💰$100 pp Omakase for 2 and also ordered a few appetizers and nigiri a la carte.

The appetizers include a steamed egg—soft and smooth, with the sauce flavor just right—you can order it with added Uni.
Since every ingredient was so fresh and sweet, we couldn't resist ordering more scallop, uni, and wagyu nigiri to satisfy our cravings～
The cocktails were fruity and very professionally made👍. The dessert's cheesecake has sesame flavor💕Check this place out‼️

Visited a year ago

PHENOMENAL EXPERIENCE. We went for the 16 course omakase experience on a Tuesday with the unlimited saki and we really enjoyed ourselves. Would definitely go back for the dinner experience!

Visited a year ago

Visited a year ago

Excellent Little restaurant unbelievable food. Their drinks are unbelievable and deserts were excellent.

Visited a year ago

My husband and I, had an amazing evening. The Restaurant surpass our expectations. Owner /staff were very welcoming and attentive. Suchi was one of the best we have had. The cocktails are delightful.🍷

Visited a year ago

Omakase was great, service also good. Only thing is too compact and space wise feel campy with the bar playing tv and trying to enjoy the Omakase. Also, didnt enjoy the part where the chef was handling money while preparing the food.

Visited a year ago

Very beautiful Omakase here in Flushing. However, if I were to visit again, I would definitely have opted for the bar rather than table simply to get more out of the experience.

Visited a year ago

Kaizen is great from the fresh fish for the Omasake to the friendly owners, I highly recommend Kaizen!

Visited a year ago

We loved their winter Omakase, and their service was great!

Visited a year ago

Great food. Excellent service. Enjoy coming to have fresh sushi.

Visited a year ago

My boyfriend and I came here for their Valentine’s Day 18-course Omakase & we had a great time! The customer service was TOP TIER. This was our first time trying Omakase & I was a little nervous about having a chef’s-choice type of dinner, but everything was delicious. The heart sparkler that they put on my cake slice was so cute. The staff was kind enough to take some pictures for us, too. Such a memorable experience, would definitely come back.

Visited a year ago

Went for their Valentine’s Day 18-course omakase with sake pairings. We had a great experience. Everyone was extremely friendly, from waitress to chef to bussers. The food was amazing too. At least 6 pieces were “best I’ve ever had” in quality and taste. S-tier restaurant.

Visited a year ago

This is a must try experience. The people are very friendly and they make you aware of everything that you’re eating. I wasn’t big on omakase until today. Must try experience

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Visited a year ago

Interesting menu worth trying 👌🏽

Visited a year ago