Sushi Lin SoHo

I'm not too sure why this place has high reviews. We were the only diners at 5pm, which was kind of nice, but I do not feel like we got what we paid for. We were starving so we opted for the 17-course which came with 3 appetizers, nigiri, a handroll, and dessert. The quality of the fish was not the best I had in NYC (some were too fishy), and all the pieces of nigiri were not only pretty small, but also covered wayyy too many toppings to mask the underlying flavor of the fish. Some toppings did not complement the fish at all either. I wish they focused more on sourcing the freshest fish than having extra, over the top toppings.

Some pieces I did enjoy though were: the salmon appetizer, salmon nigiri with seared tomato (pretty unique, never had a piece like this before), and the golden eye snapper. The dessert was also really delicious -- homemade tofu pudding! Tasted a bit like creme brulee but less sweet and a richer texture.

Some pieces I was disappointed by was the toro handroll -- it was rather hard to eat; the nori used was not very fresh and neither was the minced tuna. The otoro was also just decorated in wayyy too many toppings.

One of the best omakases I've had! My friend took me there and I absolutely loved it.

The fish was very fresh and I think each dish had a great flavor profile. We loved the piece with smoked tomato on top the most! It was so special.

The service was amazing and the dessert was also really yummy. I high recommend!

I didn't take any pics of the 17 course meal but I wish I did so I could remember my favorites and order extra pieces of my favorites a la carte next time!

Every piece was super fresh and felt a little different so the experience felt exciting with each course. The staff was really friendly and the experience was super intimate (as most omakases are) so we were able to converse with the chefs.

There was one piece that was served with a mini bread toast and it was my favorite!

Most interesting omakase I've had! Some standouts--the king salmon and roasted tomato nigiri, the toast with uni and tuna, the tuna(?) nigiri with mushrooms and shaved truffle. I was watching the chef prepare our courses and everytime I thought he was done, he would add something surprising to it! It was so fun to not know what was coming next as this place has their own take on traditional sushi. I do think some of it is a little unnecessary (caviar and gold flakes is a bit much) but overall it was delicious and a great evening. Would love to come again.

Sushi en fuego!!! We saw Chris Redd on tv and he said he love Sushi Lin and voila... he was not wrong.

We enjoyed the 12 course and added a couple pieces and left super happy and full. Loved the space, the service and the confusingly great price point for the quality of ingredients and the fish. Chef Jason served up some tasty beauties. It has been a while since we've had such a wonderful omakase experience.

Thank you Sushi Lin and thanks Chris Redd for being hilarious and loving great sushi.

Wow, Sushi Lin was definitely the best omakase I've had in NY during the past trip! The restaurant is gorgeous - Spacious, minimalist, and clean. Service was also attentive and friendly.

We opted for the 17-piece nigiri because we were hungry and it definitely did not disappoint. For the price, we left feeling full and satisfied. My favorite was definitely the uni toro caviar because it looked so pretty with the gold flakes. It looked and tasted beautiful. The dessert was surprisingly good - Chef said it's a homemade milk pudding. Can't wait to come back!

Incredible. On the pricer side, but worth it. Good service, sweet chefs & some of the best sake we've ever had. Great date night spot. Small inside, best for a part of 2-4 ppl, max.

My best omakase experience to date, and such a pleasant surprise!

My boyfriend took me here for my birthday and we opted for the $85 12 course meal (the 17 course is $125 and adds two appetizers, two nigiri and a dessert). At 2:30pm on a Sunday, we were one of two parties in the restaurant.

Sushi Lin does not skimp out on the fish. Each piece was plentiful, beautifully cut, and prepared with meticulous attention to detail. Stand out pieces were the king salmon with charred onion and tomato, hotate, and the chutoro with uni and charred onion stack on toast. Me and my boyfriend's favorite omakase is a michelin star restaurant in San Francisco, but we both agreed that the quality of the fish and the flavor profiles of Sushi Lin are our new favorite :)

In terms of service, the waiter and chefs are soft spoken and kind. For my birthday, they dimmed the lights, played In da club by 50 cent and brought out a candle with two pieces of mochi ice cream! What a memorable birthday moment.

Compared to shiki & shinn east, the interior was spacious with warm, modern decor. My only critique would be the abnormally low levels of the chairs.

I'm seriously wondering why I haven't heard of this spot before, but it definitely deserves so much more love! I will be back!

I love trying out different omakase spots. This one had to be one of the best ones I've had thus far. The fish was fresh and the quality was top tier. The service and chef's were great. Would love to come back!

my fav hidden omakase place in NY. its a great deal for the amount of pieces you get. the chefs are sooo good, the service is amazing, but the taste of the food is beyond words. the creativity that goes in the each piece BUT also the quality of the fish is so amazing. i tried their brooklyn location too but this location is an exception.