Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    Amber

    3.9 (174 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 9:30 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

    Amber Photos

    AMBER ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Intimate
    Romantic

    You might also consider

    Recommended Reviews - Amber

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    6 Steamed Veggie Dumplings
    Ami V.

    Very low key spot, but great food and great vibes. I got the veggie dumplings you get 6 for $10 which such a great deal for this area. We got there pretty late- and the service was great and quick. Waitress was nice and super chill. Food was great can't really go wrong with some dumplings and texture was good too. Giving it 5 stars because everyone loves a place that isn't overpriced and in this city it's hard to find something that isn't.

    Ume Roll Combo and Sushi Generation
    Katherine G.

    A pleasant surprise! My friend and I were really craving sushi, but the spot we were originally trying to go to was full for the night. After searching on yelp we found this spot close by and decided to give it a shot. The interior looks small at first, but there's an entire other section in the back which we were led to. It was super cozy. We decided to share the ume roll combo and the sushi generation. The ume roll combo was quite generous in terms of portion for the price, and came with spicy salmon, spicy tuna, and hamachi. The sushi generation had three types of nigiri and the same spicy salmon roll. All the fish tasted pretty fresh, and I really enjoyed the rolls in the ume roll combo! I liked how it was really simple with just the fish, rice, and seaweed. This probably isn't the highest quality or best sushi you'll find, but if you're really craving it this definitely satisfies that. Good service as well!

    Sushi

    Amber has always the freshest and highest quality sushi at affordable price. And definitely the best lychee martini in New York City! Hands down! The staff is also extremely friendly. Highly recommend

    Yellowtail, salmon, and eel rolls. Excellent.
    Marie S.

    Amber restaurant offers a nice selection of lunch specials at competitive prices. Sushi & sashimi as well as Thai dishes & "fusion" Asian cuisine are the cornerstone of their menu; the menu offers a wide range of options (besides sushi) to choose from. This week I tried 1) 3 Maki Rolls. The salmon & yellowtail rolls were better than the eel. All were fresh & delicious! Recommend. 2) Thai Basil flank steak. A bit too much oil /fat for me. Needed a little more spice/flavor. Good portion size. Enjoyed the rice. 3) Salad & Miso soup - both good. Overall, really liked the sushi rolls. Excellent lunch menu. One of the best sushi spots in the neighborhood.

    Mango Chicken Platter Lunch Special
    Ann N.

    Great lunch special deal!! The mango chicken platter was good, my cousin said it needed more rice. The ratio was a bit off. All the sushi dishes were very solid! The sashimi pieces had a good cut of fish and the rice ratio was perfect. The fish quality was also pretty quality and tasted fresh! The sushi / sashimi lunch special comes with miso soup and salad. The normal lunch special plates come with miso soup, salad, and either dumpling or mini rolls. The service was good, pretty standard. All the tables were filled, yet it wasn't that loud for a smaller space!

    Amber Shaking Beef
    Jatin A.

    Amber is located about a block west of Central Park, and is convenient, somewhat affordable, but above all, is home to some excellent, delicious food. We got there at around 5.30 pm, and while the place was virtually empty considering it was early dinner time, they were fulfilling many, many to-go orders. The server was really friendly, and made the experience all the better. We ordered a spicy Sushi combo which was $23 (iirc), a rather good deal for 3 types of spicy Sushi: yellowtail, salmon, and tuna. The sushi was well made, well put together, and we enjoyed each bite. It doesn't stand out, but at the same time, doesn't disappoint either. The other entree was the Amber Shaking beef, which is meant to be spicy. It was slightly spicy, and is a bit on the saltier side. However, we thoroughly enjoyed it! The beef pieces were excellent and I just really liked the dish, which comes with taro chips on the side. The taro chips are so good, as well, and I wished for more. It comes with a side of rice. Overall, it was a really pleasant experience, and I would recommend this place to anyone looking for Japanese food near the Central Park area, if you don't want to be spending a fortune on food.

    Single-use plastic spoon and plastic individual soy sauce packets.  All not asked for or needed.  Going straight to the landfill.

    Hello, We love your food but were so dissapointed to find plastic spoons in the order when we didn't ask for them, as well as loads single-use individually plastic wrapped soy sauce. We are eating at home and don't need any of this. I cringe to imagine how much waste you are causing your take-out customers to put into the landfill each day. Not to mention the food was delivered in an unnecessary plastic bag (they have been against the law for years now). The food would have looked far more appetizing if delivered in the simple paper bags, the outer plastic bag was not needed. Please consider not sending these items anymore, or atleast ask if people need them before loading bags with them. Thank you, Llana Here's an article about how serious the problem of plastic cutlery pollution is https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/article/carrying-your-own-fork-spoon-help-plastic-crisis

    My leftovers - chicken w.green curry & brown rice (part of their lunch special)
    Andie E.

    3.5 Stars but rounding up to 4 Stars. I used to go to Amber alot when they were located across the street, in a much larger and much nicer space. But rent in the UWS is no joke and they moved to its current, smaller (& not as nice) space a couple of years ago. Service and hospitality is still great, however, their food, albeit still good, is just not as good as it used to be. I still go to Amber sometimes because they have great Lunch Specials! Today's lunch: My friend had two sushi rolls of his choice, which came with soup and salad. He said it was "okay, same old, same old" but good value at $11. I had the chicken with green curry, which came with choice of mini appetizer (I picked sui mai), soup AND salad for $13. Now that is alot of food! By the time my green curry dish came, I was getting full and only ate about a third of it, and took the rest as a doggy bag...lunch for tomorrow! The food was good but not great. Green curry was super mild and not spicy at all. Still tasty but a little "dummied down" for the UWS. Would I return? Sure, as my friend said, it's a good value lunch. Amber is still a pretty good option for this neighborhood!

    California Roll, Salmon Roll
    Sydney S.

    Ambiance was good- I think the restaurant can lean towards the more casual or a little more formal, there isn't a specific vibe. The food was good- not the best sushi I've ever had, but it was good! The service was also good. The food came in a timely manner.

    Alice J.

    Located a few blocks north from 66th St / Lincoln Center, Amber Upper West Side is a wonderful, reasonably priced Asian fusion restaurant with good service and ambiance (and not noisy). Will return! The highlights are the crispy whole red snapper (gorgeous!), stir fried garlic edamame (much better than boiled edamame), and the sushi. See the photos.

    Panko Crusted Chicken Buns

    See all

    6 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Hart H.
    259
    111
    217

    4 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Helpful 47
    Thanks 0
    Love this 40
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Excellent food with thoughtful touches served with friendly warm service. Well worth a detour.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    The sushi was mediocre at best. There was no flavor and there was nothing wow about it. Service was good.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Darren Z.
    522
    274
    73

    5 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    9 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Lisa M.
    41
    471
    201

    7 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Geoff G.
    0
    61
    131

    7 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Jason and the rest of the crew are the best. We've been going there since they were across Columbus Ave. Try the "salmon lovers" .

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    11 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    11 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Max P.
    190
    24
    2

    6 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Some of the best sushi I've ever had, friendly, attentive staff and reasonably priced.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    10 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Melvon C.
    102
    246
    130

    8 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    Page 2 of 5

    Ask the Community - Amber

    You might also consider

    Verify this business for free

    People searched for Japanese 28,874 times last month within 15 miles of this business.

    Verify this business

    Obao

    Obao

    4.1(4.6k reviews)
    1.8 miMidtown West, Hell's Kitchen, Theater District
    $$$

    came here for dinner. They have a pretty good sized space for nyc and the prices are good as well…read more There's a bar as soon as you enter and stairs to go upstairs to more seating. Theres about 15 tables so definitely make reservations I didn't really thjnk they were so different and outstanding compared to other thai restaurants but they offer good prices and service and are probably the best in the area. The jeeb dumplings were my favorite dish here, but I also liked the larb chicken mango salad and stir fry chicken. The staff is stand out - super friendly, shout out to Jimmy! And they have great drinks I loved the flunk flink.

    I never expected that it's a Thai / Vietnamese restaurant until I saw the menu. It's nyc restaurant…read moreweek so we were delighted to know that they participate to the promotion . Lunch with appetizer/main entree costs only $30. Additional fee for a dessert and drinks. They have nice selections for their fixed menu . I picked the shrimp summer roll Thai style and Vietnamese pork chop with noodle and Chinese broccoli. I have never enjoyed my meal this much. A flavorful and enticing combo meal. We skipped dessert as we are already filled up by what we got. Our server was so great. Fast and friendly. She even volunteered to take our photo. My friends enjoyed their steak as their entree and rib for appetizer. The place is pretty neat especially its second floor with lots of chandeliers all over the dining area. It's a bit dark on our section . Sears and tables are old but still showing the used to be elegance of the place. Location is at the popular restaurant row. Will come back.

    Photos
    Obao
    Obao
    Obao

    See all

    Haka - Crispy Tuna Rice

    Haka

    3.9(64 reviews)
    24.7 mi

    I went to HAKA a few weeks ago, as I was visiting family on Long Island and wanted to get…read moreIndo-Chinese food. The restaurant is medium sized, lots of booths, and was decorated for Valentine's Day. They take reservations and were pretty busy. Service was good, although a little slow at the beginning. I tried the following dishes: Cauliflower Manchurian (3/5): This dish was pretty good, but not amazing. I did enjoy it. Garlic Chili Noodles (3.5/5): Pretty good noodles, not very spicy but good flavor and consistency. Hakka Chili Chicken (4/5): I liked this chicken, but my dining partner did not. The chicken was boneless dark meat, which I really like. You can get it with no, light, or full gravy. We did full and had it with rice. I did enjoy this dish. Overall, I had a pretty good experience at HAKA. No dishes were real standouts, but they were all decent. It is not a bad option for Indo-Chinese in the area.

    Service was friendly and fast. The waitr wore gloves when bringing our food to the table. The…read morerestaurant is spacious and decorated with hanging leaves. It is simple and pretty. The menu has both indian and chinese dishes. It's not fusion just two different cuisines being sold. We ordered a roll that came with shrimp tempura, mango and salmon. It was very good, a warm grill that felt like a sandwich. The side galore noodles we ordered were dry and not very flavourful. We ordered shrimp with then and they came with fried/tempura shrimp, which we found odd. There was also egg on the dish but it did nothing for the noodles. We ordered the noodles regular so they should have had some sauce but there was none. The chicken dishes were both really good. The chicken wasn't overly fried or breaded. It tasted fresh and had a good bite to it. I like the spicy garlic chicken a bit more because of the spice. The haka chicken was more of a sweet and salty flavor. Both were tasty. If I'm in the area I'll come back here.

    Photos
    Haka - Tables at the rear of the restaurant.

    Tables at the rear of the restaurant.

    Haka
    Haka

    See all

    TAO Uptown

    TAO Uptown

    3.6(3.2k reviews)
    1.5 miMidtown East
    $$$

    We went for a birthday dinner and ALLISON was amazing and she worked her section amazingly. The…read morefood did take a bit long to come but the taste & flavors made up for it. The service was amazing and Allison made sure my friend enjoyed her bday. The ambiance was beautiful, however, we needed our lights from the phone to see the menu. I was like damn you really are needed glasses as dark as it was in there. We enjoyed the restaurant week menu and it came up to $208 with tip includ

    I had went here for my birthday three days ago because it was Restaurant Week. The only reason why…read moreI gave it three stars is because of the great service I received from the staff which includes the hostess, the waiter, the bussers and the bathroom attendant. They even played throwback jams and I had liked how this one busser was vibing to the music as he was waiting to assist at a table. It was the food I had problems with. For appetizer I had order the Vegetable Egg roll and it didn't say on the menu that the dip was spicy nor did the waiter, my mouth was burning all through dessert, I had to drink so much water. That sauce tasted like hot sauce and I hate hot sauce!!! The sauce went through my nose and through my mouth, this sauce really messed up my pallet. I had order for the entree Thai Sweet and Spicy Shrimp, I couldn't tell if it was really that spicy because I still had the burning sensation in my mouth from the appetizer still!!! For dessert I had order the banana pudding crumble and it looked like a crumble of mess, it tasted good when you got to the bottom to the pudding. The presentation of this dessert was a hot mess, it looked like a rushed job the chef threw in the two cut banana's and the vanilla wafer cookies and chopped up the cookie and just dumped it in the dish. I did like the dish the dessert came in. My biggest complaint is that sauce never be served and the disappointing banana pudding. I mean how do you mess up banana pudding. I was taken to the second floor and was really shocked it had a top floor, just like I was stunned to learn that I had to go down the stairs to restroom. The restroom was clean. I thought it was funny how the men's room was called Yang and the woman's was called Yin. My biggest problem with the restroom was they have toilet seat covers over the toilet, but it was an empty box and I had used two different stalls before and after my meal. And I said how there was a bathroom attendant in there. For a well known restaurant, I had excepted a better experience from Tao's.

    Photos
    TAO Uptown
    TAO Uptown
    TAO Uptown

    See all

    Tasty Junction - Black Sesame Souffle Pancake

    Tasty Junction

    4.6(54 reviews)
    14.9 mi
    $$

    The food was absolutely delicious and well plated. Portions were great as well beautiful…read more Service was so personable and passionate. The owner answered all our questions and made customizations based on my daughter's likings. Goes a long way for me. Ambiance was so chill and relaxing. Seating was cute and personal. All around great experience. Plenty of parking Can't wait to bring more family and friends back

    My girlfriend and I visited Tasty Junction for an early dinner one Saturday. They weren't too busy…read moreso it was easy to find a table for 2. Once you sit down you scan a QR Code to order your food and drinks. I was pretty hungry that day so we ended up ordering a ton of food. The drinks were pretty good and they were served in Le Creuset mugs. Not the biggest deal, but I can appreciate some nice drinkware. The bowl of Kimchi Fried rice came out first. It was a generous portion and the rice was cooked well, but I feel like it could've used some more kimchi. The eggs on top were cooked perfectly and added good texture to the dish. The next dish to come out was the HK French toast. The bread was nice and fluffy which paired well with a nice generous drizzle of condensed milk. I enjoyed this a lot. We also ordered scallion pancake, pork barbecue, and bossam baos. These were ok, I would probably pass on a return visit. I felt like the meat in the baos was a little tough though they did have decent flavor. The last entree was the smoked salmon and avocado croissant; I really enjoyed this. It had a generous helping of smoked salmon and avocado as well. The saltiness of the salmon paired well with the creamy and fatty avocado. The croissant was also nice and flaky. It was also served with a house salad which had a nice drizzle of dressing on it too. For dessert we ordered a Black Sesame Souffle Pancake. This was SO good. A few months ago I visited a place in Princeton that specialized in these Japanese-style pancakes and Tasty Junction's version was so much more enjoyable. I loved that it was served with a healthy scoop of ice cream. The pancake was airy and had a bounce to it. Each bite was so good and made even better with the ice cream. I'd definitely come back just for the pancakes. All in all Tasty Junction is a great spot tucked away in Glen Rock

    Photos
    Tasty Junction - Cozy seating

    Cozy seating

    Tasty Junction - Bossam Bao

    Bossam Bao

    Tasty Junction - Black sesame soufflé pancakes

    See all

    Black sesame soufflé pancakes

    Sei Less - Shrimp Lettuce Wrap

    Sei Less

    3.9(468 reviews)
    2.2 miMidtown West

    Recently visited Sei Less with friends and really enjoyed the entire experience. We started with a…read morevariety of appetizers, including the chicken satay with peanut sauce, which was a little heavy on the sauce for my taste. The oxtail spring rolls, rock shrimp tempura, and crab croquettes, however, were all delicious! For my entrée, I had the Beijing chicken, which was absolutely delicious. My friends enjoyed their meals as well, including the lo mein, fried rice, lamb chops, filet mignon beef and broccoli. The drinks were great, but the ambience really made the night. The space has an old-school speakeasy feel, with a very dark and mysterious entrance and an intimate, moody vibe. Great food, great drinks, and a really fun atmosphere. Definitely a memorable dining experience!

    My friend and I were able to make a reservation at Sei Less quickly and easily through OpenTable…read more From the moment we arrived, the service was wonderful--a doorman held the door for us, and the hostess greeted us warmly. We were seated near the bar with a perfect view of the beautiful "Sei Less" wall art. Our waiter came over right away, took our drink order, and recommended some of their most popular appetizers. We ordered the sashimi, lobster spoons, and steamed chicken and vegetable dumplings. Everything was delicious, although we both thought the vegetable dumplings might be even better fried rather than steamed. For our entrée, we shared the chicken and vegetable lo mein, which was also a hit, and the edamame was so flavorful! We finished with the vanilla crème brûlée, and it was absolutely phenomenal--I'm honestly craving it again right now! Between the warm welcome, attentive service, gorgeous atmosphere, and delicious food, we had such a great experience at Sei Less and would definitely return!

    Photos
    Sei Less
    Sei Less - Bao bund

    Bao bund

    Sei Less - Cognac Punch

    See all

    Cognac Punch

    Amber - japanese - Updated September 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...