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196 Prince St, New York, NY 10012
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The Sushi Legend flags Sushi Ouji among NYC's standout sushi spots and recommends booking ahead given rising demand; the restaurant's 2025 New York Times Best 100 Restaurants recognition, confirmed via subsequent search coverage, has intensified interest since it opened in 2024. The 14-course omakase, run by chef Ben Chen and Emily Li, was described by The Sushi Legend as the most-recommended sushiya of 2025.
Reservations run through Resy and OpenTable, and the restaurant enforces a $100-per-person fee for cancellations or changes made within 24 hours, per search results referencing its booking policy, signaling tightly managed, high-demand seating rather than open walk-in access.
Patterns as reported by press and regulars — not measured by damnlines.
Reservations: Resy/OpenTable, $100/person fee for changes within 24 hours
Walk-ins: Not typical; reservation-driven
Tue-Thu & Sun 5-10:30pm; Fri-Sat 5-11:30pm
No specific wait time is published, but The Sushi Legend describes rising demand and recommends booking ahead, consistent with its 2025 NYT Best 100 Restaurants recognition.
Yes, reservations are available via Resy and OpenTable, with a $100-per-person fee for cancellations within 24 hours.
Walk-ins are not the norm given the restaurant's tightly managed reservation system and cancellation-fee policy; booking ahead is recommended.
Sources: The Sushi Legend · Resy