It’s not every day that your sushi counter is located inside what was once home to one of New York’s most beloved pizza parlors — Scarr’s — but that’s exactly what you find here at Sushi Oku. Hidden behind a curtain in the back room, it’s got all the exclusivity and only-in-New-York vibes your heart could desire. (There are only eight seats at the counter, and three seatings nightly.) Sushi Oku also boasts some of the city’s most delectable sushi, served in a 17-course omakase. Pro tip: Spring for the sake and wine pairing if you like; you won’t regret it.