New, Intimate Omakase Experience - Sushi by Scratch
Along 6th Ave, a neat and nondescript silver plaque and a simple doorbell act as the only markers for this year’s most highly anticipated restaurant. Prepare yourself for an incredibly intimate dining experience.
Upon entering, you’re welcomed into their whiskey tasting room with black paneled walls and the captivating paper lanterns casting their glow from above. But just after having your first sips, you’re whisked away to another room and greeted by the team who will guide you through 17 courses. Don’t fret, the menu remains displayed on the wall so you can keep tabs on your favorites.
With such close settings, it's a unique experience to learn about the preparation, intention behind each course, and to chat one-on-one with the chefs. In the soft light, there is something enchanting seeing the skillful care and attentiveness, as the chefs expertly formed each nigiri by hand.
These are a few of the courses that delighted our tastebuds from their current course offering:
Tessin: The first bite on our gastric journey.
Albacore: Topped with garlic confit style and wrapped with sake-soaked nori. Eye-catching with the inky outer layer, it was bright with a wonderful play on textures.
Salmon: The salmon nigiri had such a robust flavor, it won't taste like any other salmon you've had.
Bone Marrow: Outside of sushi, we're fans of bone marrow. The way it was prepared this evening, it was a silky bite with an incredible richness
As the evening progressed, it was astonishing how one bite seemed to surpass the previous, and somehow each course was enticing in their own way.
Our Tips:
Arrive early, they'll continue the dinner service without you.
The House Beverage Pairing is a wonderful accompaniment to enjoy throughout the evening.
Reservations are currently all booked. Sign up for the waitlist and keep your schedule open for the most flexibility and opportunity.
Lastly, we wouldn’t have this immensely special experience without Scratch Restaurants’ generous invitation. We can’t thank them enough
A generous thank you to @sushibyscratchrestaurants for an immensely special experience! We were simply elated by the entire evening and can’t stop reminiscing. We, ourselves, signed up for the waitlist so that our friends and family can witness and savor the beauty behind this meal.