Midtown East, New York City

The Art of Dry-Aged Omakase

Intimate counter seating. Fish flown from Japan. Every piece served at its moment of peak flavor.

The Hidden Counter

Beneath the bustle of Third Avenue, down a quiet staircase in Midtown East, a counter awaits.

Atto Sushi is an intimate Edomae omakase experience where dry-aged fish meets seasonal precision. Named for 10−18 — the smallest unit of measurement — we obsess over the details others overlook. A discovery worth making.

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Chef preparing nigiri at the Atto Sushi counter

The Atto Difference

Three disciplines that define every seat at our counter

Dry-Aged Excellence

Our chef ages select fish using traditional Edomae techniques refined with modern science. As ATP converts to inosinic acid, deep umami flavors develop that fresh fish simply cannot achieve. Each piece is served at its precise moment of peak flavor.

Flown from Japan

90% of our fish is pre-ordered and flown directly from Japan. We source from specific prefectures — Aomori for bluefin tuna, Hokkaido for uni, Shizuoka for kinmedai — working with Toyosu Market vendors who share our standards.

Edomae Tradition

Rooted in the Edo-period techniques of Tokyo’s sushi masters — vinegar curing, salt curing, kombu aging, and controlled dry-aging — every preparation method is chosen to reveal the true character of each fish.

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Signature Pieces

A glimpse of the counter’s finest, each at its peak

O Toro — dry-aged fatty tuna nigiri
O Toro
Dry-aged fatty tuna — concentrated umami, melt-in-mouth
Shima Aji — striped jack nigiri
Shima Aji
Striped jack — bright, clean, with a whisper of citrus
Kinmedai — golden eye snapper
Kinmedai
Golden eye snapper — delicate, sweet, flame-kissed
Uni — Hokkaido sea urchin
Uni
Hokkaido sea urchin — creamy ocean sweetness at its peak

Our Omakase

A curated journey through the finest dry-aged fish, guided by the chef’s expertise

Omakase 13

$85
13 Courses · ~60 min

A focused exploration of the day’s finest dry-aged selections, including seasonal nigiri, a small appetizer, miso soup, and our signature house-made tamago.

Mon–Fri, 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM

Omakase 17

$115
17 Courses · ~90 min

The full Atto Sushi experience. A progression from light, delicate flavors through rich, umami-forward dry-aged pieces, finishing with our signature tamago and seasonal dessert.

Mon–Sat, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Beyond the Omakase

Not every visit calls for a full omakase. Enjoy our chef’s selections by the piece or as a quick lunch set.

Atto Style (Lunch Special)

$50
10 Nigiri + Appetizer

Dine-in only. Appetizer (miso soup or salad) with 10 pieces of deluxe nigiri. A quick omakase experience served at the sushi counter.

Mon–Fri, 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM

A La Carte Nigiri

$4–$16
Per Piece

Build your own selection from our full nigiri menu — dry-aged bluefin, uni, kinmedai, and more.

Lunch & Dinner
The science of dry-aging fish at Atto Sushi
The Craft

Dry-aging transforms fish. It’s the patience behind every piece we serve.

As ATP breaks down into inosinic acid and proteins denature into amino acids, umami concentrates. Textures soften. Flavors deepen. What emerges is something fresh fish simply cannot achieve — a piece of sushi that rewards the wait.

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School of Aging Fish

Education, tradition, and the science behind every piece

The science of dry-aging fish for sushi
March 15, 2026

The Science of Dry-Aging Fish

How ATP-to-inosinic-acid conversion and protein breakdown create the deep umami flavors that define our omakase.

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Seasonal nigiri at peak flavor
February 28, 2026

Seasonal Fish Guide

What’s at peak flavor each season — from spring sayori to winter buri — and how it shapes our omakase.

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The omakase counter experience
February 10, 2026

Omakase Etiquette

A guide to the counter experience — what to expect, how to eat each course, and tips for your first omakase.

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Visit Us

Steps from Grand Central, beneath Third Avenue

Atto Sushi

875 3rd Ave, Lower Level
Midtown East, New York, NY 10022

Phone: (212) 758-2899

Lunch: Monday–Friday, 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM

Dinner: Monday–Saturday, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Sunday: Closed