"The $48-per-person sets are great for budget-friendly splurges, especially for solo diners, since it lets you still try a lot. Though the restaurant takes walk-ins based on availability, it's still buzzy enough that you should book a reservation to be safe - dinner seats go quickly unless you're solo, but lunch is easy to snag."
"Sets include tea, nori sheets for hand rolls, a small side like marinated tuna, pickled vegetables, and condiments. So, unless you're really hungry, you don't need to order anything else, though there are some a la carte options, including maki rolls."
"You're here for the pleasure of relinquishing the burden of choice and eating a lot of fish for a relatively affordable rate. There are a few different ways to dine. Aside from standard tables, there's 'island' seating, at which you'll be facing other diners at a large table, as well as floor seating on bamboo mats."
Umeko is a new West Village chirashi restaurant from the team behind Ume in Williamsburg, specializing in raw fish over rice. The $48 prix fixe sets are mandatory and feature either multiple seafood types or single-fish options, including accompaniments like tea, nori, marinated sides, and pickled vegetables. The sets are comprehensive enough that additional ordering is unnecessary, though specialty maki rolls and a la carte options are available. The minimalist space emphasizes efficient seating with various dining configurations including standard tables, island seating facing other diners, and traditional floor seating on bamboo mats. Reservations are recommended for dinner, though lunch availability is easier to secure.
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