Thirteen Water
49 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/AskNYC, r/FoodNYC30 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 28 threads.
What people say, in short
Thirteen Water draws repeated recommendations for good-value omakase in the East Village. One diner especially likes its unusual toppings, while another says it feels more upscale than its price suggests. Those embellishments divide opinion: one dissenter finds the sauces overwhelming, and diners who enjoyed the meal still describe a fast pace. It is a better-supported pick for an affordable sushi meal than for a long, leisurely celebration.
Address
Thirteen Water, 208 E 7th St, New York, NY 10009
At a glance
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- Opinions divided
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/mslh90 in r/AskNYC · Nov 2025
Says they like it, citing its long multi-course omakase format.
- Recommendsu/Beneficial_Pirate824 in r/FoodNYC · Dec 2023
Enjoyed Thirteen Water on a previous visit.
- Recommendsu/tachen95 in r/FoodNYC · Sep 2026
Names Thirteen Water as one of two favorite picks in the affordable tier.
- Recommendsu/schroderrr in r/FoodNYC · Apr 2024
Names Thirteen Water as a direct answer to the omakase question.
- Recommendsu/tht259 in r/FoodNYC · Jan 2025variety
Suggests it for more inventive nigiri pairings than standard spots.
- Recommendsu/surfz in r/FoodNYC · Dec 2023
Ranks this among the best omakases they have tried, against many pricier ones.
- Recommendsu/GroundbreakingWin975 in r/FoodNYC · Feb 2024
Gives Thirteen Water enthusiastic praise.
- Recommendsu/l_neiman in r/FoodNYC · Apr 2025
Says the set omakase is great and that extra individual pieces can be ordered on top of it.
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- Recommendsu/wc2012 in r/FoodNYC · Jun 2024taste
Suggests it could suit a newcomer; says it seasons its fish, lowering the chance of an overly fishy taste.
- Recommendsu/Sumo-Subjects in r/FoodNYC · Sep 2026value
Also rates Thirteen Water as good value for the money.
- Recommendsu/scroller52 in r/FoodNYC · Jan 2025
Says they liked it.
- Recommendsu/uber_shnitz in r/FoodNYC · Jan 2025
Also says they personally like this spot.
- Recommendsu/permateal in r/FoodNYC · Dec 2025taste
Says it was great and well worth it, a bit pricier.
- Recommendsu/electrax94 in r/FoodNYC · Jan 2025
Recommends it for a fuller, more elaborate meal.
- Recommendsu/papagayoloco in r/FoodNYC · Apr 2024taste
Recommends it for the requested style of meal and praises the food.
- Recommendsu/Terrible-Barber-2210 in r/AskNYC · Sep 2026
Proposes this pair as answers to the omakase request.
- Recommendsu/shredded_pork in r/FoodNYC · Sep 2024
Thinks this midrange spot might beat the option that was just recommended.
- Recommendsu/MrCakemeat in r/FoodNYC · May 2024
Lists Thirteen Water among other suggested options for the inventive omakase style.
- Recommendsu/Ashamed-Slip-9065 in r/FoodNYC · Sep 2026
Calls Thirteen Water their favorite budget omakase.
- Recommendsu/AlarmingLet5173 in r/FoodNYC · Nov 2025
Names it as their top pick from the places listed.
- Recommendsu/zyx107 in r/AskNYC · Jul 2025value
Tentatively suggests it; says the fish is good for the money, but it's casual and hurried.
- Recommendsu/Garconavecunreve in r/FoodNYC · May 2025
Includes this in a list of suggested omakase picks.
- Recommendsu/Nermal_Nobody in r/FoodNYC · Jan 2025price
Says it fits their budget, and they describe themselves as picky.
- Recommendsu/aaihposs in r/FoodNYC · Jul 2024
Lists it among favorites they will revisit.
- Recommendsu/Technical_Mind9230 in r/FoodNYC · Sep 2026taste
Ranks Thirteen Water above others and praises its quality, unusual toppings, and good value.
- Mixedu/emotional_lily in r/FoodNYC · Mar 2024taste
Says it matches the taste brief with modern pieces, but notes a one-hour seating and no pairings.
- Recommendsu/ThePathOfTheRighteou in r/FoodNYC · Dec 2023
Also recommends Thirteen Water.
- Caveatu/indecisivepersimmon in r/FoodNYC · Jun 2026taste
Strongly disliked it; says it wasn't experimental and its sushi was ruined by various sauces.
- Recommendsu/avril15 in r/FoodNYC · Jun 2026value
Recommends adding it for this price tier; praises its value and higher-end feel.
- Mixedu/QnsPrince in r/FoodNYC · Sep 2024service
Found it casual and enjoyable, but said the meal moved far too quickly.
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