Is there a happy hour at Sushi Noz?
Sushi Noz is among the most rarefied sushi rooms on the Upper East Side, holding two Michelin stars for chef Nozomu Abe’s traditional Edomae craft. The centerpiece is an eight-seat counter carved from 200-year-old hinoki, set in a nail-free Sukiya-style room that feels transported from Japan.
The format is a single, prepaid omakase built from small plates, a long run of seasonal nigiri, and a final flourish of soup, tamago, and dessert. Seatings are fixed across two counters, a typical meal runs about two and a half hours, and booking is handled through Tock roughly six weeks out.
What to Expect
There is no happy hour at Sushi Noz. This is a set-menu omakase with prepaid deposits and timed seatings, so it does not offer discounted drinks or food. The experience is the $550 tasting menu, with optional signature and prestige beverage pairings.
The Room
A hushed, cypress-scented space built in traditional Sukiya style without nails. The main hinoki counter seats eight and a second Ash Room counter seats six, both facing the chefs; every detail, down to the antique hinoki ice chest, is meant to slow you down and focus the meal.
Who Sushi Noz Is For
| Occasion | Why It Works |
|---|---|
| Milestone dinners | A two-Michelin-star omakase turns a major anniversary or birthday into a genuine event. |
| Sushi pilgrimages | Abe’s traditional Edomae technique and the 200-year-old hinoki counter draw serious devotees. |
| Special date night | An intimate, ceremonial counter meal for a couple marking something important. |
| Impress a guest | A rare, hard-to-book seat that signals you went all the way for a visiting VIP. |
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Sushi Noz FAQ
Does Sushi Noz have a happy hour?
No. It is a fixed-price, deposit-required omakase served in timed seatings, so there are no happy-hour specials.
How much is the omakase?
The set omakase is $550 per person before beverages; signature and prestige drink pairings are offered at additional cost.
How do I book a table?
Reservations are released roughly six weeks ahead through Tock, with a waitlist there as well; a prepaid deposit is required.
What is the dress code?
There is no formal-wear requirement, but athletic wear and athleisure are not permitted. Arriving more than 15 minutes late may mean a shortened menu.
Happy hour times and deals last verified June 2026. Details can change — confirm with Sushi Noz before visiting for a specific deal.