Ito-Kai Omakase Reservations Become the Hardest Get in Manhattan

Ito Omakase (75 Barclay St, Tribeca), the first restaurant with a Michelin-starred Chef, Masa Ito, and Kevin Kim, has the most difficult reservations in Manhattan, with its 16-20 course seasonal nigiri, which is flown in Japan, at 21 days wait fills instantly via Resy drops at noon, and the average wait time is 3-6 months, with seller scalps priced at $500 and up. Japanese design of the present, creative variations of edomae sushi, and personalized service receive 4.9/5 on Yelp (320+ reviews that say fresh uni, scallop is good). No vegetarian/vegan; 48hr notice limit. Email events of 5 or more; 2026 events boom after VCR Group praise, ahead of Sushi Noz, Yoshino.

Reservation Challenges

Resy opens 21 days out at noon; bots snatch spots. Cancellation fee $295/person <72hrs; no-shows charged full.

Menu Excellence

20-course omakase seasonal fish Japan-direct; highlights otoro, uni handrolls. Pairings sake/wine extra.

Why Hardest Get

Limited 16 seats Tue-Sat 6-10:30 PM; 4.9 ratings, intimate vibe drives demand. Walk-ins rare.

Official Social Update

https://www.instagram.com/itotribeca

FAQs

How book Ito Omakase?
Resy 21 days advance noon drops; refresh multiple devices. Email 

info@itotribeca.com

 parties 5+; no phone.

Price & courses details?
$295/person 16-20 nigiri (beverage/tax extra); 1hr45min timed. Dietary 48hr notice—no vegan/raw aversion.

Cancellation policy strict?
$295/guest <72hrs; rescheduling counts as cancel. Confirm 24hrs or risk loss.

Worth long wait/scalpers?
Yes, 4.9 Yelp “melts in mouth” fish; intimate chef interaction rivals top NYC omakases.

Private events possible?
16-seat counter corporates/socials; catering Tri-State. Contact email party size/date.

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