Zama Omakase
本順 BENSHUN YU – Executive Chef
Self-disciplined and innately talented,Chef Benshun culinary experiences began in a small traditional Kaiseki style Japanese restaurant at the age of 16.There he discovered a natural talent for cooking and a passion to grow in the culinary arts.
To learn more and experience new flavors, Benshun embarked on a journey that took him all over the United States where he visited and worked in reputable hotel restaurants in nearly every major city including Orange County,Aspen,Boston,San Francisco,Las Vegas,Atlata,Miami and Philadelphia etc.
He refined his focus to the art of Japanese Cuisine where his strength in careful presentation and simplicity of ingredients truly shined.
After bouncing from Shibuya restaurant in the MGM GRAND Hotel Casino in Las Vegas to Morimoto’s in Philadelphia to The Ritz Carlton Laungra Beach in California,Benshun has finally settled at Zama Omakase as the Executive Chef where his experience,talent and imagination can flourish to bring you his own personal creations of exquisite culinary delicacies.
Our Dishes
Reviews from Google
The omakase here is truly exceptional. Every dish was beautifully presented and tasted incredibly fresh. The chef explained each course with care, making the whole experience feel personal and special. Highly recommend for sushi lovers in New York!
Amazing dining experience! The fish quality is top-notch and the flavors are perfectly balanced. The atmosphere is intimate, and the staff are very attentive without being intrusive. Definitely one of the best Japanese restaurants in Midtown.
As a tourist, I couldn’t have asked for a better dinner. The quality of the sushi was amazing, and the atmosphere felt truly authentic. Worth every moment of my visit! Highly recommend for travelers looking for authentic Japanese dining. A must-try if you love Japanese food!
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Hours
11:30AM - 3PM
5 PM - 10PM
Fri - Sat
11:30AM - 3PM
5 PM - 11PM
