Sushi Ouji SoHo - 4.9 rating - Tokyo-Fresh Omakase by Chef Ben

🔹 Restaurant Overview

Name of Restaurant: Sushi Ouji

Location + Full Address (with nearby landmark):
196 Prince St, New York, NY 10012
Landmark: Near MacDougal St · Steps from SoHo’s boutique dining corridor

City + Neighborhood Tag: NYC – SoHo

Opening Year / Background: Founded by Chef Ben as his solo debut after 18+ years in top NYC sushi restaurants.

Cuisine Type: Japanese · Omakase · Sushi

Dining Style: Counter Dining · Intimate Omakase

Price Range: (Average cost for two: ~$120–$220 depending on beverage pairing)

Special Offers / Highlights:

• Named one of NYC’s Best 100 Restaurants by The New York Times (2025)

• Counter and table seating options

• Ingredients specially sourced from Tokyo and Hokkaido

🔹 Ambience & Interiors

Interior Theme: Warm, minimalist, and traditional with Japanese wood design elements.

Seating Capacity & Layout:

• Chef’s counter (ideal for omakase interaction)

• A few intimate table seats

• Small-capacity dining for a quiet, focused experience

Lighting & Music Style:
Soft, warm lighting with low-volume ambient music for an intimate sushi experience.

Outdoor Seating / Private Dining:
Indoor-only; intimate atmosphere optimized for omakase.

Unique Interior Highlights:

• Direct chef interaction at the sushi counter

• Clean Japanese woodwork

• Cozy, boutique SoHo aesthetic

🔹 Food & Drinks

⭐ Most Recommended Dishes (Top 5–10):

• Traditional Omakase Set

• Hokkaido sushi-grade rice nigiri

• Fresh Tokyo-sourced fish

• House-seasoned toro

• Uni & ikura selections

• Signature hand rolls

⭐ Beverage Highlights:

• Japanese sake pairing

• Premium teas

• Light, clean wines that complement fish profiles

⭐ Signature Dishes You Must Try:

• Chef Ben’s curated nigiri lineup

• Seasonal specialty fish shipped directly from Tokyo

• Specialty hand rolls crafted with precision

🔹 Service & Experience

Service Type: Table Service · Counter Experience

Staff Behavior & Professionalism: Highly attentive, warm, and knowledgeable. Chef Ben personally guides the dining experience at the counter.

Waiting Time Experience: Reservations essential; punctual seating expected.

Ideal For: Date nights · Sushi purists · Solo omakase diners · Celebrations · Japanese cuisine enthusiasts

🔹 Menu & Pricing Snapshot

Best-Selling Items:

• Full omakase sequence

• Hokkaido-rice nigiri

• Chef’s hand roll finale

Chef’s Specials: Seasonal Tokyo imports · Premium toro and uni selections.

Combo Meals / Brunch Menus: Omakase-only · No brunch.

🔹 What Makes This Place Special?

Brand Story / Concept: Sushi Ouji represents Chef Ben’s personal vision after nearly two decades perfecting sushi in New York and Taiwan. His focus: absolute freshness, balanced flavors, and elegant simplicity.

Chef Profile: Chef Ben — 18+ years of experience · NYC sushi veteran · Known for uncompromising quality standards.

Entertainment: The chef’s craft is the experience; precise, calm, and expressive culinary artistry.

Instagrammable Highlights:

• Counter plating moments

• Tiny seasonal fish details

• Chef Ben’s omakase progression

• Minimalist plate presentations

🔹 Ratings – Reviews.Restaurant NYC Scale

🔹 Operational Info

Opening Hours: Dinner-focused; limited seatings.

Contact Number: +1 646-637-8322

Parking: Limited SoHo street parking; garages nearby.

Wheelchair Accessible: Yes (confirm counter seating accessibility)

🔹 Map Embed

Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/FAG4ANmLnYvsx3C68