Hands down the best spicy tuna crispy rice I've ever had. It's SO good. Really fresh fish and also great staff. I came here to eat alone at the bar twice so far and loved my experience. Can't wait to come back! read more

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First opened in SoHo in 1995, Blue Ribbon Sushi was founded by chef-brothers Bruce and Eric Bromberg alongside their late master sushi chef partner Toshi Ueki. It remains an essential NYC institution within the broader Blue Ribbon restaurant empire--celebrated for its serene dining room, high-grade daily seafood shipments, and late-night hospitality. Here is how the meal broke down using their exact menu preparations: Crispy Rice: A signature starter of crunchy, pan-seared rice topped with spicy tuna, avocado, serrano pepper, and eel sauce. Kanpachi Usuzukuri: Delicately thin-sliced amberjack served with yuzu pepper and ponzu sauce for a clean, citrusy kick. Toro Zanmai: A premium tasting plate focused entirely on tuna, highlighting cuts ranging from lean maguro to rich chu-toro and melt-in-your-mouth o-toro. Uni Hokkaido: Exceptional, creamy sea urchin sourced directly from Hokkaido, served fresh as nigiri/sashimi with a light touch of wasabi. Nodoguro, Managatsuo, Shima Aji & Benizake: Excellent individual nigiri selections from their raw bar and daily specials board--featuring rich black throat seaperch (Nodoguro), tender butterfish (Managatsuo), crisp striped jack (Shima Aji), and deep-flavored wild sockeye salmon (Benizake). The service was refined, knowledgeable, and efficient. It continues to set the standard for classic Japanese sushi in SoHo. read more

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Enjoyed Blue Ribbon with my Fiancé after a fun weekend wedding planning in NYC. Some of the best sushi in we had in the city for a casual vibe -- great atmosphere, very traditional it transports you. The cuisine is delish and they have a great sake menu! Service is fast and friendly, we will be back! We ordered: Edamame Gindara Saikyo-Yaki Hamachi Serrano O-Toro Sakana San Shu Spicy Crab Roll Spicy Lobster Roll Dragon Roll Sake + Avocado (inside-out) read more

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Blue Ribbon Sushi is a SoHo classic, with consistently excellent sushi, an intimate atmosphere, and the understated confidence of a restaurant that has been doing things well for decades. One of those enduring downtown spots that feels effortlessly cool and distinctly New York. read more

We went to the one on Sullivan Street - it is a total NYC institution. It has been here for years and remains a "good ol' standby" for a reason--the quality is always top-notch and the vibe is perfectly casual. A quick tip for reservations: We had a reservation, but we accidentally kept calling the Blue Ribbon Brasserie phone number instead of the Sushi location! Make sure you check which one you're dialing since they have a few spots in the neighborhood. We sat at the sushi bar, which I highly recommend. Watching the chefs work is part of the fun. We ordered the Sushi Sashimi combo platter, and everything was incredibly fresh and "yummy." It's exactly what you want when you're craving high-quality sushi in a relaxed, no-fuss environment. I would definitely go back and highly recommend this spot if you want a reliable, delicious meal in Soho. Cozy and quaint for sure. I did choose to check my coat so I would have more room where I was sitting. read more

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oh. my. god. I was in the city for a couple days but I had to come here more than once. The cutest restaurant you might accidentally walk past if you somehow don't know what it is by now!! Some of the best spicy tuna crispy rice offered here and great portions! On the pricier side but truly worth it for the quality, service, ambience, you name it. Such attentive and friendly but professional service. Every dish was truly perfect. The Blue Ribbon roll was such a special treat with lobster & caviar!? Amazing The hamachi serrano appetizer unfortunately did not stand out, i've had better.. But their sushi/sashimi platters are the way to go!!! I will be back any time I can, truly read more

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This is a traditional Japanese sushi spot. Everything is super fresh. It is a tight spot and you probably need reservation. We were lucky to get a 3-people seat at the bar. read more

Overall: C // 3 stars Stopped by for a quick lunch where I had the oyakodon featuring salmon and ikura. While the quality of fish was acceptable, I didn't find justification of the $32 higher price point for this bowl in the substance aside from the SoHo premium price. I did like the wasabi quality though as it is subtly sharp and adds a pleasant spice. Food: +1 Presentation: E Price: -1 Atmosphere: E Service: E Menu: E Insta/Yelp/Beli/TikTok: @amei_eats read more

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My wife ordered the sushi deluxe while I had the sashimi deluxe. To my wife's surprise they switched one of the options out for snapper, which was very good. Also, the sea urchin was fresh and flavorful while my wife said the scalp melted in her mouth. Tuna was only average. This is common in Japan as well, some pieces are typically better than others and it depends on the place you go. The surprise was the green tea creme brulee. We enjoyed that it melted in our mouth and was not over sweetened. This is one of the best versions I have had. read more

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Post birthday 2025 lunch The day after birthday lunch for party of two summons my taste and enthusiasm to be awaken. Blue Ribbon Sushi has been on my Yelp bookmark to try for a long time and I am finally making progress. This is a small subterranean brick and mortar restaurant with several steps that are not ADA compliant. The exterior is very discreet with a subtle wood carved signage, thus, this business can be easily missed when meeting someone. We did not have reservations, but walked in and were served. There are booths, several sushi chef counter seating and tables in the rear. Sushi sashimi combination $58.00 Six pieces of sushi, nine sashimi and one tuna roll I always have a predilection for platters and combination rather than a la carte or Omakase ordering. I also have a predilection for nigiri (fish on rice), sashimi (raw fish only), than maki (rolls). All were deliciously enticing and fresh that we ordered a second - an exact replica. It was a nice presentation on a wooden plank. I did get my Matcha green tea in a cup, but disappointedly, did not taste the aromatic strong umami flavor that is known as it was very weak for poor quality. Customer service was average attentive. Facilities are available on the premise but small space. Lighting is very dim and somewhat dark atmospheric conditions. High priced which is expected for sushi sashimi, regardless of inflation or stagflation, the Itamae, sushi masters hone the craftsmanship. I suggest parties of three or four to make reservations. I do not suggest large parties of five and more due to the small space. This restaurant is located in South Village, Manhattan and is accessible via MTA NYC Transit. read more

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I feel like there aren't many great sushi spots in SoHo, so finding this place was a pleasant surprise. While it didn't completely blow me away, the sushi was very solid. The ambiance and service were excellent. I'd recommend making a reservation if possible. The sushi platter deals were good, and I'd definitely come back for a casual sushi night. read more

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Excellent service and Sushi in a quaint place. I was seated quickly at the counter , my waitress was friendly and efficient and offered good suggestions. The Sushi was amping the best I've had in the city. read more

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Today my friends and I were craving sushi, so we decided to go to Blue Ribbon Sushi in Soho. We couldn't book a reservation online since it was a Friday and everything was fully booked, but when I called the restaurant directly, they kindly found a table for three. The atmosphere was cozy and intimate. Every dish we ordered was incredibly delicious, fresh, and flavourful. I especially enjoyed the mochi! The food came out quickly, and we appreciated that the staff didn't rush us--we were able to enjoy our meal at a relaxed pace. Service was super attentive and friendly throughout our visit. Highly recommend this spot. Next time, I'm definitely trying their sushi-sashimi combination platter. read more

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Jack took great care of us and he was a breath of fresh air full of great energy! The food itself was super fresh and tasty. Classy vibe here as well, good for small or big groups. read more

This is a restaurant that I've been coming to for years and have seen this menu change multiple times. But the quality of food, customer service, and overall experience is top-tier, from stepping down those stairs, right down to the last delicious bite! My usual order is Ebi Shumai or Pork Shumani as an appetizer and Unagi Roll as an entree. And with a group of friends, I order the Blue Ribbon Special, which offers an array of sushi, sashimi, and rolls. In my most recent dining experience, I ordered a Maki - Special Rolls, specifically Blue Ribbon. As for my main course, I tried a Ribeye Steak, which is paired with two different types of mushrooms and sauce, along with a bowl of rice. You may be wondering, "Why did I order a ribeye steak in a restaurant specializing in sushi?" And I would respond by saying, "Try it for yourself and immerse in the tasteful art of how they intricately cut the ribeye with the right amount of sauce and mushrooms complimenting the ribeye in one dish" My favorite spot to sit is at the bar since I love watching the preparation of the sushi, sashimi, and rolls. But anywhere you sit is ideal, and it is quite spacious since there are tables further in the back for a more private dining experience. I appreciate that the volume and atmosphere are calm, with light conversations throughout the restaurant This location is slightly tucked away since you have to walk down a few steps of stairs to enter, but it is beautifully decorated and set up to truly immerse yourself in your dining experience read more

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Overall: We went here on a Friday night. We didn't have a reservation, but put our name in and had about a 45 minute wait. We went to a nearby place for a drink until we got a text for our table. After the wait, we were seated at the sushi bar. The sushi was good but unspectacular. I thought the maki rolls were much better than the nigiri. It's a good option if you want sushi and don't have a reservation somewhere, but I think there are other places I would try before going back. Food: 3 Drinks: 3 Service: 3 Value: 2 Atmosphere: 4 Food: We ordered the crispy rice with spicy tuna as an appetizer, the sushi deluxe sampler (10 pieces plus 1 roll), and an extra spicy tuna roll. The crispy rice was very good, with savory rice that had a nice texture and was topped with a dollop of tuna. The sushi platter was somewhat disappointing, none of the individual pieces stood out. The spicy tuna roll was good but very small. Drinks: We ordered a bottle of sake. It came warm and was pretty tasty. There were some other options as well but they were definitely focused on classic Japanese drinks. Service: Service was fine. They were reasonably quick, but refused our request for a knife to cut on the of the apps in half. Not terrible, but would have been easy to accommodate. Value: The crispy rice was $27, the sushi deluxe was $46, and the spicy tuna roll was $14. The maki roll seemed consistent with what I've seen other places, but the crispy rice and sushi deluxe seemed particularly pricy for what they are. This has been billed as a decent value place as far as sushi goes, but I was disappointed in how little we got for how much we spent. I went home hungry and had to eat again. Atmosphere: We were seated at the sushi bar. It was cool to watch the sushi chefs in action. read more

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My wife and I frequently enjoy dinner at various Japanese restaurants. I feel confident in saying that our dinner at Blue Ribbon was truly extraordinary, standing head and shoulders above any I've experienced in the US. The quality of the product and freshness of the fish were outstanding. The presentation of the dishes is artful. At first glance the menu appears pricey, but once delivered to your table you realize dishes are worth every penny and more. Our mackerel sashimi, for example, features the sashimi arranged artistically on the fish's skeleton, but once the sashimi is consumed the fish is taken to the kitchen, deep fried and returned to the table. My wife consumed every remaining morsel. The pickled vegetables I often enjoy at other Japanese cannot compete with the beautiful and generous array of veg at Blue Ribbon. I could go on, but I'll let my photos to the talking. Truly a five-star, extraordinary dining experience compared to other Japanese restaurants. We look forward to returning. read more

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After 25 years I returned to my first premium sushi place. It remained the same, high quality and diversity. You can have omakase or combine your meal. I took a nice sushi deluxe, 10 + a role for $46 + uni and otoro. All was great. Good value for money read more

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Recently went to blue ribbon last minute. It was so delicious. The sushi is very clean and new. The service was very fast and efficient and was a very cute atmosphere with booth style tables. Would 100% go back read more

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Came here for a birthday dinner and the service and sushi were excellent. The entrance is very welcoming and it was cool being able to walk by and see the sushi bar. When we arrived for our reservation we were seated immediately. Our favorites from the night were the crispy tuna rice and the anago eel pieces. Our server was very attentive and friendly. The ambiance was good as it was lowly lit and had an intimate feel. read more

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Made reservations here to try some of the sushi! We came at 12:45pm on Sunday and got seated immediately. The place was cozy and quaint, but a little stuffy. I cracked open the window near us and we got comfortable. I ordered the hondo set, 2 bluefin tuna belly pieces, crispy tuna rice and a few others. The hondo set was really filling and you get a generous amount of food for the price ($38). The staff were also very friendly and it was pretty fresh fish, even if it's a chain. read more

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Wow! Some of the best sushi I've had in the city! Nigiri came with fun additions such as truffle salt on the pieces all the way to the left yuzu on the rockfish. Hamachi nigiri is a must! Amazing service and awesome spot! read more

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Really good sushi!! The place itslef is very cute, and it was so busy for lunch on a weekday. I got a sushi combo and my friend ordered things a la carte. I really enjoyed what I ate, my only comment is that it's pretty pricey. read more

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Excellent quality sushi for the price. Big pieces of fish with not too much rice in the nigiri or rolls. The service here is fast and friendly and we greatly enjoyed our Sushi Deluxe lunches. The ambiance here is cozy with live edge wooden tables. No wasabi on the nigiri like you'll find in more traditional places so be sure to ask if you want that or add your own like we did. The rice was the perfect warm temperature. The rolls we upgraded our deluxe sushi set to were also delicious. Highly recommended for good quality sushi. read more

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This place is a staple in the fresh (if not pricey) sushi arena. Great wood and stone interior. Long narrow w booths on sides and sushi bar up front. Service excellent always. They're attentive give you what you ask for and are very helpful. Sushi super fresh. Have both creative dishes and staple rolls boxes and pieces. We had sushi 7+1, cauliflower tempura and sushi konoo. And they comped a special of sliced yellow tail that was absolutely exquisite. Everything was excellent. This is a must if you're in village and also late night spot. read more

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Delicious sushi , welcoming staff, and overall great experience. Ordered so many sushi rolls, they were all delicious . Clean and super cute place. read more

I've been craving sushi the past few weeks and remember seeing this place somewhere on social media, so I decided to try this place out! I got this order to-go for lunch, and the portion size of the Sushi Deluxe Platter was perfect with 10 nigiris and 6 sushi roll pieces! I really like the spicy salmon roll. I also like that you can taste the distinct flavor of each piece of nigiri. However, would I say that this platter satisfied my sushi craving? Probably not; it's a hard craving to satisfy, haha. read more

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Prior to arriving we had to push the reservation back, they had no issues, sitting us in accommodating us, which was so nice! The waiter had the best vibes, with the most amazing smile and so welcoming through our evening. Would go back just because of the remarkable service. We started with the Wakami salad, potstickers, and the salmon crispy rice. The salad was delicious and fresh and a great portion. Potstickers were crispy and also delicious. Sauce was on point, and the crispy rice was WOWWWW. Gaud I could only eat those babies!! For our main course, we had a spicy salmon roll and one of their platters ( see pics- you can ask if you go) the platter was very varied. All cuts were super fresh, came with wasabi and ginger. Great place Unpretentious, straightforward Sushi read more

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We came in with out a reservation and didn't even have to wait very long to get a seat at the sushi bar is fabulous and beautifully presented and the service is excellent. Highly highly recommended. read more

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This place was absolutely wonderful! Aesthetically a very cool and modern vibe tucked in the center of the financial district. This restaurant was easy to locate, not overcrowded for an early reservation, and perfect for a group of friends, larger group, colleagues, family, or a date! The dress code is smart casual and they are very friendly when they greet you and extremely attentive and helpful throughout the course of the meal. We had the sushi platter which was PERFECT to split between 3 people, high quality fish, great flavor, and amazing value for money. We also ate the matcha crème brûlée (phenomenal) and the key lime pie (which was also great). All of the drinks were equally delicious and great value for money--and the staff are very helpful in recommendations on sake pairings if you are in need! I cannot recommend this place enough and I will absolutely be back. read more

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Sushi was fresh! I could tell. We had the crispy rice with tuna - so good! We tried the dumplings with meat -amazing. My husband was not too crazy about going, but when he tried the dumplings. He was so happy. Then we had the California roll with real crab meat - to die for! Overall, great experience. I cant wait to go back ! read more

Came in for lunch and service was great. Got seated early for our reservation and the sushi came out quickly. Cute place and they were busy...but not busy, if that makes sense. We ended up ordering a second round it was that good. Don't recall all the rolls we tried, but they were all good. Even saw a few plates pass by that looked scrumptious as well. Almost asked the server what the table next to us ordered. lol read more

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Outstanding. You get what you pay for. Perfect service. Elegant sushi. Sexy interior. Go here! Yes. read more

If you are craving for raw fish in a budget friendly but still not too bad quality, Blue Ribbon is a good franchise restaurant that is not bad at all. This time I was hanging out with my friend in Soho, NYC. She came to this restaurant before and after shopping, we just want to go to Japanese place that is not too fancy. We tried Uni and we weren't crazy about it. My opinion, with regular like tuna or salmon they are fine but with some stuff that need to be quaily like Uni or fatty tuna, after you already tasted the better one when you try to not as good one, you will get turn off. Yes, we just wanted to give them a chance but it is was it is, you get what you pay. read more

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We have had this restaurant on our "must try" list for quite a while. We were lucky enough to get a lovely window seat for dinner and drinks. The menu was not as extensive as I thought, although the selection of fish was. We were pleased with the freshness of the fish, the ambiance and the spectacular service. It was a bit expensive and basic but I would dine here again as the fish is solid and it is such a nice dining experience. read more

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Tried and true authentic sushi located in soho and comfortable yet small dining room That is warm and inviting. Friendly knowledgeable, service, and some Uber fresh fish make for a great lunch or dinner. Also a big fan of their miso soup and the hamachi Kama which is broiled yellowtail fish collar with sea salt.(think chicken of the sea!) really good price point and also a great selection of sake. Highly recommended from this diner. read more

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Either ya love Uni or ya don't. I personally love the creamy texture and oceanic flavor but I totally get if you don't! Blue ribbon sushi serves one of the fresh sushi I've ever had. It has a small, beautiful atmosphere, and the service is amazing! Are you an Uni fan? Insta: @thehungrysw read more

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The sushi is always fresh. I order the sushi deluxe platter for lunch every Friday. Something I look forward to.

We were able to get a last minute reservation for 4 and were sat at a big table with others sitting at it as well. The food was delicious. From our apps to our sushi, we were very happy girls read more

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The food was decent but not great. The portions are small for the price. Maybe we didn't order correctly? Dunno. The service was fine, and the space itself is cute. read more

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