Easiest 5 Stars and my new weekly sushi spot. I've been to Arata numerous times and last week I was there 3 times. Each time I tried something different from soups, to main courses and then there's the sushi. The sushi is by far the best in the area. And the service is second to none. The first night was the only night I felt like a paying customer. Every night after I was treated like family. The staff recognized me as soon as I walk in and as always I get such a warm welcome at this restaurant. Every restaurant says hello, welcome, have a seat...this place goes the extra mile. Now on to the food. Arata is a modern/fusion version of Japanese food. Presentation is an art work. Unique is an understatement. Their signature dish, Arata Sushi, is a must try...this will make you understand what makes them different/better from the rest. Chirashi is my benchmark for all Japanese restaurants and Arata makes one of the best. I also tried Arata's lunch specials and I assumed the food quality would drop along with the lower prices but to my surprise the food was consistent to dinner service. Pricing is dirt cheap for what you get. And Arata, on numerous occassions, gave us either sake and desserts on the house. Once is expected after being a long time customer but numerous times....who does that??? I should also mention that we only have been going to Arata for the last 2-3 weeks. They get very busy during peak hours but it's definitely worth the wait. Street parking can be tough at times but they do have parking at the rear of the restaurant. Taka has been my home for the past 3 years and has received the gold medal. Arata just earned Platinum. Both are good but the service and passion Arata expresses puts them over the top. Anyone can sell fresh sashimi...only a few can make a lasting impression. Arata is simply the best. Special Thank You to HB for recommending this place. read more

Arata Sushi - Chirashi and Chilean sea bass with black bean lime sauce - Japanese Near Me - Syosset, New York

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A fellow yelper recommended this place, and, wow, am I glad we tried it! The food was absolutely amazing and service outstanding: Our waiter walked us through the highlights and items he recommended for us in great detail and was very attentive throughout our entire visit. He made sure our warm and cold entrees were timed right. We had the softshell crab as appetizer, which was not drowned in too much batter (as in most places) - just the right amount of panco crumbs with a salty-sweet sauce over corn and shiitake mushrooms. Very tasty! My entre was the Chilean Sea Bass with black bean and kaffir lime sauce. O-M-G! This was divine! The Thai flavor influence from the kaffir limes is amazing, so many flavor layers, and so well balanced. I appreciate that the vegetables were visibly hand cut. Well, and this dish was under $20. I have never seen a Chilean Sea Bass dish under $20, and especially not of that quality! My hubby loved his signature-benchmark dish, the Chirashi. He felt it was one of the best Chirashis he's had in the area with extremely fresh fish. While our favorite Chirashi-spot Taka certainly serves the most authentic North-Japan-style Chirashi in Long Island, we do think we've found our new favorite spot for Japanese food. The restaurant is nicely renovated & modern yet cozy. Great place for a nice dinner for 2! read more

Arata Sushi - Special lobster & tuna roll with yuzu-lychee sauce and pineapple - Japanese Near Me - Syosset, New York

Convenient and wonderful...had lunch special including sashimi and sushi plates and had chefs special sushi for good luck. Miso soup great and salad dressing outstanding. Reasonable prices great food! Chef very creative with both sushi and maki...will return read more

Arata Sushi - Good stuff - Japanese Near Me - Syosset, New York

5 stars, after comparing this place to ALL the other area sushi restaurants Two of us dined here and loved everything about this restaurant! The atmosphere is elegant. The restaurant team, including the chef, was friendly and attentive. It was our first time so I naturally ordered the chirashi. This selection enables us to sample the variety of fish and test the chef's artistic talent. We were pleasantly surprised at the attention to detail as the presentation was perfectly balanced. The ingredients were generous, fresh and tasty. We also enjoyed the Chilean sea bass and chef's special salmon sushi. Like the chirashi, they were beautiful and delicious. We're already planning to return and bring along family. Thanks Arata team! read more

Service and food are impeccable! The spicy kale appetizer is a great way to start the evening. I always get the omikase which is 5 pieces of raw sushi prepared by the chef with different pairings for the palette. The sushi rolls are fresh and delicious! It's always an enjoyable experience! read more

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Best understated sushi place around. Deliciously prepared always the finest freshest fish. Delicious Omakase!! The nicest staff. Natalie read more

Everything is great, as described in the other reviews here. One complain is the spicy tuna rolls: they just look thrown together at the last minute and often seem to be on the verge of falling apart. Otherwise fabulous place, they come from all over Long Island to eat here. read more

Great atomosphere Decent parking Awesome customer service And food that wants your craving more and more !!! Please do yourself a favor and try the shoyu ramen!!! Never disappointed !!! read more

Arata Sushi - Delicious Shoyu Ramen !!! - Japanese Near Me - Syosset, New York

The best sushi in Syosset. I come here for the 5-10 pc Arata special. Very flavorful and unique. read more

Hands down best sushi on the island. Went on a busy Saturday night no reservations and hostess was nice to accommodate all four of us. Sushi is top of the island quality, fresh and authentic. Definitely will be back. read more

My boyfriend and I stopped by on our lunch break after reading some good reviews on yelp. To be honest, I wasn't really expecting much because the place didn't look that great from the outside and it was by the train station but I was pleasantly surprised! You really shouldn't judge a book by its cover. I ordered the shoyu ramen and and king salmon. My boyfriend ordered the chicken teriyaki bento box. We were both pleased with our meal! The ramen is probably the best I've had around the area although there was bit too much ginger in it. The noodles were perfect and the broth was very tasty and full of flavor. The king salmon was fresh and it was interesting that they put truffle oil on the fish. Price-wise, the sushi is more expensive than places around the area, but it was pretty good. Service was good too! Our servers were very friendly and checked up on us from time to time but gave us enough space to enjoy our meal. I definitely want to return for dinner one day; I'm interested in trying more of their sushi. Until next time! read more

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Good choice in LI and even better than some other boroughs. Their omakase is more of a chefs selection, which is presented all in front of you instead of 1 by 1. It's definitely modern as each piece has multiple flavors like corn or a purée. Some pieces are too sweet but the fish is really fresh and melts. Bustling scene, good for drinking w your sushi. I'd def make a reservation for the weekend. Friendly servers. read more

Best sushi in Long Island. The Daniela roll was to die for, very fresh , and delicious. Quick service. read more

One word... kale appetizer! This appetizer isn't even on the menu, but it's crispy kale over a bed of spicy tuna on some sort of tortilla (which isn't really a tortilla). They put jalapeno slices on the side. I honestly don't know exactly what it is, and it's kind of dark in the place, but it's my favorite thing on the menu. A must if you go! I've taken a bunch of people there now and they just love the place. read more

This was my first time here. I came with one other person at around 9 pm for dinner. We were seated immediately which was nice considering how packed it was. The decor is cheap and it was very noisy/loud. We ordered miso soup, two spicy yellowtail rolls, one volcano roll, and one Daniella. Every roll we had was extremely salty and it all tasted the exact same. We were reaching for water after every bite. I was so disappointed considering all of the great reviews. The only good thing was the miso soup. To top it all off, at the end of our meal, when we handed the waitress our check, the POS system (credit card machine) went down and we had to wait an additional 20 minutes for the system to reboot. Note: If your POS system goes down, you write the customers credit card number and expiration date down. This way you can let the customer leave instead of having them wait. It was annoying and we were tired. Not really interested in coming to this place again, I've had way better. read more

Arata Sushi - Daniela roll - Japanese Near Me - Syosset, New York

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Went with their special for lunch. Fairly unique and well balanced sauce/fish pieces. I'll probably come back when I'm in the area again and see what else they have to offer. read more

Arata Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Syosset, New York

Don't get me wrong. I love Arata Sushi. I hope this review will help Arata Sushi get back to one of the best if not the best sushi restaurant on Long Island. Before the lock down, the sushi here was comparable to very good sushi in Japan but after the lock down, the quality has gone down significantly to an average level. There are 2 things. Rice preparation and the way nigiri sushi is made. Well prepared sushi rice have grains separated and not sticky. With such rice, rice grains are not mashed together and they shine as well. Nigiri sushi is made with right amount of pressure that the sushi rice is firm but would crumble once in a mouth. I will continue to order from Arata Sushi in the hope the place will bring back the great sushi it had before the lock down. read more

Let me start off by saying that I rarely give any restaurant 5 stars but if there was a way to give more here I would. After our son and daughter-in-law have been telling us about Arata for so long, we finally took a ride there early enough this past Saturday to get a table without having to wait. We each had the tasting menu which is a bit expensive but it shows off chef/owner Jimmy's great talents. There were 5 sushi samples for each of us, each with its own sauce and flavors. The special kale roll was a crisp, melt-in-your-mouth delight with the most amazing sushi roll under the kale that was sprinkled all over it. We also shared a tuna whopper roll and those were both the 2 best sushi rolls we have EVER eaten ANYWHERE. The lemon roll was also terrific and the meal was so amazing that I can't even remember what was in each roll! I was in awe with all the flavors in my mouth and just as our wonderful waiter said, you do not need any soy sauce since it would ruin the brilliant combinations of sauces and toppings that they put on the rolls. The other prices were average and our waiter was terrific, the service was great and I can't wait to go back. I am kind of sorry that I am writing such a good review since i do not want more people to find out about them but they deserve the accolades since we have never had better rolls than these even after eating sushi about 3 times a month in several different restaurants for the past 20+ years. read more

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We were both blow away at the absolute deliciousness of the sushi The best I have ever had, and I'm a sushi snob read more

Arata Sushi - Orgasm in my mouth - Japanese Near Me - Syosset, New York

I've always wanted to come to this place after all the good reviews I've seen on Yelp that it's the "best sushi in Long Island" but I'm a little disappointed . Service was good a little slow even though the place is not packed. Kani salad and crispy kale was good. I'm not sure with the special rolls tho . They were very small than any of the other sushi places I've been to . The arata dragon was good the crispy spicy tuna was okay it was a little hard to eat maybe if they made the crispy rice thinner than thicker. Over all it's a good place but it's not the best. read more

Very accommodating as one of our friends has sesame allergy. They labeled each dish with and without sesame. They even called us to let us know that the sauce has sesame in it and they were able to separate it in a separate small container. The sushimi is very fresh. This is our second time getting take out. I will be back for more. read more

If I could give a zero I would. The food is mediocre. Nothing special. Mushy, overcooked rice. Chicken katsu was okay. Rolls are not very authentic. More for the local taste. My review is mostly about the service. Talk about poor service!! Do not go for an early dinner (4:50 pm) with a baby. You will feel very unwelcome from the moment you go inside. Mind you my 9 month old didn't make a peep. Anyways.... They moved us about 2 times. No one was inside the restaurant so I don't understand why moving us was a thing. The waiter made an issue about it all. Up to that I was ok. Once my husband took our eldest to the bathroom. The waitress cleaned our table, mind you my daughter s plate was full and she was still eating. Yes food on her plate that she did not get to eat bc the waitress cleaned her plates. The attitude was terrible. The service horrendous. I would suggest the owner to better train their staff. TERRIBLE TABLE MANNERS. HORRIBLE SERVICE. 0 for service. read more

One of the best on LI. The arata sushi and rolls always deliver and Idk what they put in their spicy tuna but it is beyond. Place slaps.

The sushi here is fresh and service is quick. There is parking in the back also. Their prices are slightly above average but the quality is worth it. read more

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This is by far my favorite sushi place in Long Island. Absolutely love their Love roll and Danielle roll. It's a must have. Also love the jalapeño yellowtail appetizer. Probably get the same thing every time I'm there, which is a lot! It's a great place for work lunches and for family dinner. The fish is always super fresh And the rolls are perfectly done. Service is friendly. I have done take out also and just as great. read more

Little on the expensive side. I understand costs on the rise but there has to be a limit.

The food is great but this review will not cover that aspect of the dining experience that took place at this establishment. They sat us at a makeshift table next to the sushi bar that was basically on top of the table next to us. Throughout our entire meal a man in a brown Northface jacket felt the need to continuously hover over our table with his butt basically in our food as he whispered sweet nothings into the ear of the man seated next to us. When I say that this happened on over ten separate occasions I am being completely honest. It was genuinely one of the rudest, most inconsiderate things I have ever seen from a restaurant employee. This man in the brown Northface had absolutely zero regard for our personal space. The people seated next to us specifically one man in particular kept calling brown Northface over about every two minutes. Every time brown Northface would come over they would whisper things to each other. Then brown Northface would hustle out the back door as if he was running drugs for the man seated next to us. We only sat at our table for a total of 30 minutes because of how unbearable brown Northface's behavior was. If it weren't for my girlfriend begging me not to go off on this man I would've made a scene but I didn't, instead I'm leaving this review for all to see. Like I said earlier the food is great but management has zero regard for their patrons. I would recommend taking out because if you sit down you might be subjected to brown Northface's ass in your sushi. read more

We are used to NYC sushi- and this compares and the prices are better! Suggest making a reservation! We love getting the 5 piece chef selection as well as spicy tuna with kale. It's so good! Tables are close to one another- so you won't want to have to private conversation. Great place to enjoy sushi! They also have a nice sushi bar as well! read more

New favorite neighborhood sushi spot! Arata Style Sushi is the chef's pick (5 or 10 peices)--each piece was better than the last. Fresh, unique flavor combinations. I didn't even think about dipping this sushi in soy sauce. It was that perfect on its own. Restaurant is on a main road, tucked in with other stores. Parking in the back or if feeling lucky, a spot on the street. read more

Probably one of the best around. Their speciality rolls are really good but also really complicated in an Americanized sort of way. I'm not saying that to turn prospective diners off to them - but I am saying the sushi here is amazing, and you don't really need 15 ingredients to enjoy it. You can enjoy just a traditional, old fashioned selection of sushi or sashimi here and be in heaven if you like that sort of thing. Highly recommend. Bring cash but worth it. Service always good too. The only warning I'll offer is don't come here to have a serious discussion about your relationship. Tables are real close and it's loud. But avoiding those discussions isn't always a negative right? read more

I've been to this place twice and it has not disappointed. I live in Queens and I'll make the trip any day of the week for their Crispy Kale sushi dish which is fantastic. I've had other rolls that are incredibly tasty and different as well. It's a tiny place so if you dine in, get there early. The staff made me feel welcome each time I sat down to eat there and can't wait to go back. Well done! read more

Tuck in a strip mall is a low key Japanese restaurant that screams fresh and very fresh fish is the new movement for what we should expect when visiting a Japanese restaurant. This is my new number one choice when dining at a Japanese restaurant on Long Island. There is not much more to say but I only like to thank my friend Ken for referring me to this restaurant. read more

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Can't imagine anything over a 1 star. Dark, and dreary inside. Friendly servers. But restaurant has a fish smell when you enter. The sushi did Not taste fresh and actually upset my stomach after my visit. Definitely not going back. read more

Hands down the best sushi on LI. The crispy Kale is ridiculous. I have to fight my wife for it. The sampler dish shows off Chef Eric's skill. Definitely order it. No soy needed. Wonderful people and service. read more

Just opened, service was lacking and food was fair, a bit over priced, but decor was nice. Too bad syosset doesn't have a nice japanese restaurant read more

Wow .... Definitely top 5 sushi location on Long Island. Modern decor with expertly made fresh rolls.

Short and sweet version: Pros: - Fast Service - Great Quality Sushi - Intimate setting - Accommodating service - Fair priced - Good music - Great drinks - Great desserts - Street and private lot parking in back - Can split check within groups (tell them at the beginning of your order) Cons: - Small spacing (not recommended to come with large groups, although they can accommodate) If you have nothing better to do than read my reviews version: Called 2 days ago to make a reservation for 15 people for my birthday. TBH, I mistakened this sushi place for another sushi place in the area that is larger. When they originally told me they would have to seat us separately and it was difficult to seat that many people, I thought it was odd (because I was thinking of another place LOL). Nonetheless they complied and we agreed that we would have a reservation at 6:30pm and have to leave by 8pm because they had another large party coming in. Upon coming to the restaurant close to 6:20p, we were immediately seated and then I realized that this place was much smaller than I anticipated. I then realized why it was difficult for them to seat us and felt very appreciative that they were willing to host our party. We all sat down, two long tables next to each other and we had an additional few people come surprise me so now we needed more chairs. I felt a little guilty for the guy who was running around sweating trying to make everything work. They even split the bill per groups of 2 people. WOW and not to mention we even unintentionally played musical chairs and moved around so the waiter was confused. Yes, hello we are the worst party ever. Ordered off the signature sushi menu, got the Daniela roll, Unagi something roll and the Love roll along with two miso soups. Out of those I really LOVED the Unagi roll. I honestly can't remember what exactly was in it besides unagi, avocado because people were feeding me cold sake and beer and yes I am a lightweight why thank you. We got our food pretty darn fast, like within 10 minutes of ordering and for a large table that's quite fast for us. Arata Sushi definitely has great sushi and quality as you can taste in their signatures. They also create a really nice ambiance, which is dimly lit with dark wood decor for a nice intimate feel. They were also playing some dope deep house music, I heard Masters at Work and Deep Inside by Hardrive. Good place for dates for sure. After we got 50234230 group photos taken from the waiter, I turned around to sit down and BAM there's a chocolate molten brownie with green tea ice cream with a candle on it and next thing I know the whole restaurant is singing Happy Birthday. The brownie was amazing.. definitely have to try that. Overall, our entire party was highly satisfied and we were taken very good care of by our waiters. Guess what! We even got out by 7:35pm. Definitely will be back, THANK YOU ARATA SUSHI!!! read more

I wish Arata sushi was closer because it is so delicious. I've been having "sushi issues" lately and have had bad experiences at my go to places so I've been traveling to get good sushi on the island because it's my favorite food! Arata has a great reputation and so I checked it out a few weeks ago for take out and it was delicious. I got three rolls with brown rice and everything was fresh and tasty. I ordered take out again last night, drove the 25 minutes (the things we do for quality sushi) and again, the three rolls were fresh and delicious. Consistency is key at a sushi restaurant because once you have bad sushi it is nearly impossible to return to that place, for me at least. Anyways, usually I pay around $24 for 3 rolls with brown rice, here it's $20 and change so the fact that it's reasonably priced, consistent and fresh is great. I haven't dined in, more of a grab and go kind of girl when it comes to sushi but from what I've experienced the staff is nice and my order has always been ready when I arrive. I understand the hype, I'm sure the rest of their menu is great as well. read more

One of the best Japanese places I have been too ever. ALL the food is outstanding, delicious and fresh. If you're into soup get the shoyu ramen it is dynamite and I get it almost every time--every time the table next to me turns their head and asks about--seriously get it!!! Also you have to try the Arata special sushi it's exactly how they describe it--a beautiful surprise. Every piece was more unique and more delicious than the last. Worth trying at least once. Sometimes crowded with small spaces between tables but the food is worth it, I've become a regular here because it's so good. Also I would definitely make a reservation even on a week night because this place is always busy because their food is amazing!! Thank you Arata! read more

I I went there on someone recommendation. Service was terrible. Had to ask three times for a second cup of tea, never got the tea. Their lunch special is not so good, to get chicken teriyaki you could only get it in a Bento box. So had to pay dinner price. Food was good, Not great just good. Very small inside, not crowded because zero attention from server. My tuna roll had very little tuna, I will probably never go back. Way too many better places around read more