A good omakase place for a good price! We ordered a set and got seated at the sushi bar, which I preferred. We did make a reservation beforehand so I didn't expect to wait on the table. However, not a deal breaker. We went in the daytime when they just opened. The interior is what I'd expect a sushi place to look like. The omakase was enjoyable, although not the best I've had. Everything was just good but not mind-blowing. The chef didn't really interact with us since the sushi bar is bigger and he's busy, so understandable. I think I would've preferred a cozier setting (but it's my preference). A decent experience overall.

Our party of 8 booked a reservation for the bar seats on our last day in NYC and we had an AMAZING time! Service: First, I want to give a shout out to our sushi chef Leo, and our servers Stella and Bebe! Our servers were incredibly attentive and personable. They went above and beyond to accommodate our large party and made our experience very entertaining. Ambiance: The ambiance inside is very light and bright. There were many high bar seats for Omakase and several low, 2-4 person tables. The bathroom was very clean. Food: Our whole party booked the $100 Omakase which included 2 appetizers, 15 pieces, and 1 Torataku hand toll-- great for the price! My favorites from the menu were the Chu Toro Truffle, Hokkaido Uni, and the A5 Wagyu Beef with Uni and Foie Gras. I really appreciated that they encouraged us to request whether to have more/less rice, soy sauce, wasabi, etc. Our group also ordered 3 bottles of Sake and by the end of the dinner, we were all full with a good buzz going haha. I wish I had come in hungrier so I could have ordered their "Big Mac" add-on! Overall: Great price for this Omakase, and excellent servers and chefs! I'd love to come back next time we come visit again!

very big sizes of fish and fresh. easy choice to come back great music and ambience chefs was very nice too

I'm gonna be honest, I was never a nigiri/sashimi lover because sometimes, raw fish is too much for me texturally. Nonetheless, as it was my first real trip in the Big Apple with friends, I sucked it up and did the $69 Omakase experience at Sushi by M. Loved it!!! The mixture of flavors designed to compliment each piece of fish, the presentation, and the restaurant itself were all great. Some pieces were a miss, such as the raw shrimp and the wagyu and uni (as agreed by my entire group), but everything else was spectacular. For the price, this was very worth it and I'd recommend it to anyone visiting the city!

Surprisingly big place in east village. Started with hot green tea which i could tell was quality stuff. Ordered the $69 omakase and it was just what we wanted. There was 1-2 sushi that i didnt care too much about but it was still good. I like that the yuzu salmon handroll at the end was like a light palate cleanser almost. They dont skimp on the fish portion. More fish to rice ratio. Definitely recommend this for girls/date night or group of friends. Friendly service and knowledgeable too.

I visited Sushi by M on my last day visiting New York before my flight. This was the BEST omakase experience I have ever experienced in my life! Thank you to the chef that worked on the morning after St. Patrick's day you were so welcoming and kind! The manager came and checked up on us a lot, and I was gifted some free uni!! I also got to meet the owner as well. The place is very clean, very chic, I am definitely coming again!! The price was amazing, considering the service we received. The fish here was so fresh, everything was so good.

Sushi / Omakase in a class of its own. Sushi by M offers an array of very fresh fish and other proteins that few sushi restaurants in NYC offer. With family, we thoroughly enjoyed the 12-piece Omakase along with a delicious dessert of multi-layer crepe cake and a tasty chilled sake. As I do not eat shellfish, the chef-owner agreeably allowed substitutions. Sitting at the bar allowed us to watch as the highly skilled staff sliced and prepared each piece. Each was specifically seasoned with soy sauce, wasabi and other ingredients by the chef allowing us to fully absorb the subtle flavors of the rice and proteins instead of the heavy doses of wasabi and soy sauce that often mask the key ingredients as is common at "neighborhood" sushi restaurants. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

This restaurant was recommended by a friend and I did see it appear on many omakase lists on tiktok and online. My boyfriend and I decided to go for a lunch reservation because they offer the same menu throughout the day and we had prior arrangements for later on in the day. Upon entering the restaurant, we were greeted by a very friendly hostess who showed us to our seats at the counter and introduced us to the menu. We had already decided to go for the $100 17-course omakase since we did want to feel full. We had Chef Hiro, who was extremely friendly and made conversation with us throughout the lunch. He explained each piece to us and told us his favorite cuts of fish. Our favorite courses would have to be chutoro with truffle, striped jack with monkfish liver, toro sturgeon caviar, and A5 wagyu with uni and foie gras. Our hostess came over and gave us a thorough powerpoint presentation with pictures of their specials along with details of what is in each piece. It would be great if they had this printed out with detail of the ingredients because it was very overwhelming to remember what each piece has (there are over 10 specials). All of them looked great, but we decided to each get a big mac which had two layers of uni with two layers of A5 wagyu ($25 each). The restaurant looked clean and welcoming, I like the use of Clase Azul bottles as decor, since it is my favorite tequila. I would definitely visit the restaurant again, maybe during dinner time. Everyone was friendly and welcoming, the manager and hostess came over to check up on us multiple times. Overall, it was a memorable omakase experience that I would recommend.

If you're looking for a casual omakase experience with amazing service, good value, and tasty bites, then Sushi by M is where you want to be! I highly recommend reserving seats at the bar to watch the chefs in action. The 12-course omakase set ($69) featured classics like uni and tuna, as well as premium pieces like toro sturgeon caviar (a spectacular flavor bomb btw.)  We loved the surprise: A gorgeous sashimi birthday cake! With the birthday verse from 50 Cent's In Da Club booming in the background, the atmosphere became even more fun and energetic. Overall, staff seemed warm, attentive, and sociable. Big thank you to our passionate sushi chef for making our visit extra special and memorable :)