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Refined Japanese spot with a 12-seat counter for omakase sushi & kaiseki dinners.
From Google Maps reviews.
I’m very familiar with the chef as I dined in his restaurant many times before. I’m surprised this restaurant has maintained their Michelin star as the food and service was just ok. I’m an avid sushi lover and have been to many restaurants throughout the world. This by far was disappointing, the quality was just ok. The service was mediocre. The amount of food and the quality was just ok. I agree with the other reviews and think at most should cost $200. Nothing was truly amazing. The rice kept
Dining at Shion 69 Leonard Street is not just a meal; it is a deep dive into the precision of Edomae sushi. Chef Shion Uino has created something truly special here, and it stands out even in New York’s competitive sushi scene. The highlight of the experience is undoubtedly the quality of the neta (fish). You can taste the personal connection in every bite—Chef Shion sources much of his seafood directly from his hometown of Amakusa in Kumamoto, Japan. The difference in freshness and flavor profi
Shoji and Shion were great. I finally caught one of the last meals at Shion - I used to come more often when I lived in the city. I still remember how good some of the special order items used to be. I’ll miss Shion but I’ve no doubt Idan’s got something magical cooking up for the next chef
From the Nov 20, 2024 health inspection. Lower-priority items are listed after the serious ones.
Staff hygiene fell short: soiled clothing, no hair covering, or unkempt nails.
Hot food was held below 140°F, cool enough for bacteria to grow.