Shinn East, East Village

Enjoyed this one less than Shiki Omakase, though sees it as a leader in the cheaper tier.

Rates Shinn East highly.

Says Shinn is also a strong value at that price point.

Recommends it for a fairly affordable omakase.

Says Shinn East/West far outclasses budget spots, whose bland fish gets hidden under garnishes.

Names Shinn East as an omakase answer.

Calls Shinn East the best, praising its food and value.

Says Shinn East is a widely liked choice among affordable omakase spots.

Expresses strong liking for Shinn East too.

Finds Shinn East much better, in their opinion.

Rates it a step above cheaper options, with excellent value for the quality.

Tentatively suggests it; says the fish is good for the money, but it's casual and hurried.

Includes this in a list of suggested omakase picks.

Lists it among favorites they plan to return to.

Calls it a good-value option for budget diners who still want the experience; highly recommends it.

Directly recommends Shinn East in reply to the omakase-options request, without further detail.

Seconds Shinn East after a first omakase they found excellent.

Visited Shinn West recently for the first time and found it fantastic.

Recommends it and recalls a caviar, uni and gold leaf dish as great; notes a good bottle list but no pairings.

Says its set, rarely changing menu on a blackboard fits chalkboard style, though the takeout menu looks appealing.

Calls Shinn East great within its category.

Liked it, finding it reasonably priced with great quality.