Overall really like this place and would recommend it. We loved everything we had & the only thing preventing my review from being 5 stars is the aggressive use of wasabi underneath the nigiri. The wagyu skirt steak appetizer & the tuna tarts are stand outs. The tuna tarts were a rec from our waiter & was so glad we got that as it was delicious. We ordered a ton of nigiri and while the fish seemed of good quality we didn't enjoy it properly as they put a ton of wasabi under the fish. I really wished they state this on the menu as we don't love wasabi & it ruined the taste for us. Our waiter was attentive and friendly. Drinks are strong and tasty. Ambiance is vibey and dimly lit. Will definitely return but will be asking for no wasabi next time. ;) read more

BondST - Nigiri - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

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One of the best sushi restaurants I have been to in New York! Coming from California I had high expectations and this met a lot of them. We had a large group and ordered around 100 pieces of sashimi amongst several other dishes and apps. The tuna appetizer was so incredible coming from someone who typically does not eat tuna. The yellowtail was a 9/10 which is a high rating for me. Everything was prepared excellently and the service was exceptional. The server knew what to recommend and was very quick to refill / check on us at all times. 100% will go again when back in New York! read more

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Bondst has really great quality sushi and unique dishes you may not see at other sushi spots. They had a great variety of rolls, appetizers, and mains. We ordered a whole bunch of items to try and none of them disappointed. We especially liked the tuna crispy rice! Big eye tuna tarts Crispy shrimp Salmon avocado roll Tuna crispy rice Sea bass with mushrooms The reason for 4 stars is that although we arrived on time for our 9:15PM reservation, we weren't seated until 30 minutes later. Waiter service was a little slow to start but once we got our order in the food started coming quickly. I recommend this for a special occasion or dinner out but be prepared to wait in a crowded lobby area. read more

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What a find of a place for lunch across the Vessel! I was looking for a quiet place with good food and a view of the Vessel and I sure found it. Not only was the pre-fixed lunch delicious (I ordered Tuna tartar, sushi mix, and ricotta dessert) but the service was impeccable! The host took my luggage to store it while having Lunch. Then, my server Andre took special care of me and celebrated my birthday with a candle with my dessert tray. This made my day so special and memorable. Thank you very much! I hope to return again someday. read more

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I was here on a Sunday evening for a friend's birthday dinner. In total, there were 10 of us. The service despite our large group was phenomenal. Drinks and food both came out quickly and everything was delicious. Our group shared just about everything from their hot appetizers list and everything was exceptional. I'd personally recommend their scallops, foie gras gyoza and grilled octopus! But as I mentioned, everything was yummy. I later enjoyed the sea bass which I'll absolutely be back for. Thank you so much for an amazing experience! read more

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My friends have been talking about this place for months and so glad I finally tried it!! The ambiance is amazing and the food quality is great too, the only thing is the price point which I think is super high for the portions that are given. We got the tuna tarts which were delicious, the spicy tuna crispy rice was also really good. I got the spicy yellowtail roll and my friend got the salmon avocado. I think the rolls were not as spectacular as the apps but still such good quality of fish and the ratio to the rice was amazing. The service was also really good! read more

BondST - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

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What a treat. It's such a chic, sexy environment and the staff was super attentive. We asked for help placing our order and our server helped us and then some. Everything was delicious. We had the tuna crispy rice, short rib foie gras gyoza, the broiled sea bass, the Wagyu skirt steak and an assortment of rolls. We also really loved the shishito jalapeño margaritas (a little kick but super unique) and shiso cucumbers (which were so refreshing). I'd definitely come back! read more

BondST - Dessert spread - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

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YUMMMMM. One of the best lychee martinis ever. Moody lighting for a great date night or out with friends. Friendly staff! read more

BondST - Sushi - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

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I came for a work dinner, and the food and service were excellent. We were in a spacious private room so could have some peace and quiet in an otherwise very hip and noisy restaurant. My one complaint was the courses were served really slowly. We were in the restaurant for a full 3.5 hours! read more

Great Sushi but REALLY expensive Excellent service & atmosphere. If you can afford it it's very good & views are terrific read more

High end sushi place with a nice ambiance but sushi that is mediocre. The restaurant has three different floors, and it was a bit confusing trying to figure out where to go. If you want good sushi, I would recommend other omakase places that may be cheaper. I would say their best dishes are some of their Asian fusion items and the entrees. My fave of the night is hands down the broiled Chilean sea bass. It's probably the most tender and buttery sea bass I've had. So good Second famous item would be the short ribs foie grad gyoza. Flavorful and hits the spot! They are also known for the crispy rice, but I was not a huge fan. The scallop roll is also a specialty, and that was pretty decent! We got the salmon, yellowtail and tuna sushi and that was just ok. Nothing spectacular. Out of their drinks menu, the saketini is really good! It's a spirit forward, low sugar, no fuss drink that's just up my alley. read more

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Great experience. We made a same day reservation a couple hours ahead of time on a Monday and they were able to take us 2 in and even seated us in the vip seating. We started off with drinks and I got a dirty gin martini which was pretty good, a little on the briny side but that's the way I like it. We got quite a few apps to start and they decided to plate all the cold apps together which was convenient for us. Out of the cold apps, my absolute favorite was the special which was toro tartare with caviar. So flavorful and so fresh!! The scallop and uni cold app was fine, and the oysters were good. The hot apps then came out and the short rib foie gras gyoza was packed with meat but a lacked a little flavor for me. My date really liked it though. We also got another special app which was the wagyu (tartare) crispy rice and wow! So flavorful and fresh! We then ordered the king crab avocado roll and ahhhh i love their rolls. A very thin layer of rice and then packed full of king crab inside. The entrees then came out which were the mushroom rice donabe and the wagyu skirt steak. The rice dish was great, i loved the short grain rice they used and it was packed full of exotic but flavorful mushrooms. The skirt steak blew both of us away though. This was probably one of the most tender steaks I've had and was perfectly salted. It was a great time here and the staff was friendly and attentive the entire time. I'd be back! read more

BondST - Toro tartare with caviar special, West Coast Oysters, Hokkaido scallop and uni - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

I made a reservation with my fiancé to celebrate our engagement at BondST on a Sunday night at 7pm. This place was highly recommended to me by a friend so we wanted to check it out. The restaurant is located inside an old brownstone in NoHo which is unassuming from the outside but fully transforms into this romantic, grand, and elegant space once you step inside with its tall ceilings, dim lights, and minimalist decor. Our waiter was nice and attentive in a very genuine, personable way which did not feel forced or exaggerated. He gave us a rundown of the menu for food and got our drink orders while we thought about what food to get. My fiancé got the Smoked Mule cocktail which had hints of ginger, apple, and a hint of smokiness from the mezcal which worked very well. I got a Shiso Cucumber which was light, refreshing, and delicious. Both cocktails were amazing and not too sweet. For food, we were advised to order everything at once so the chef could figure out in what order to bring out the dishes. We ordered - warm mushroom salad: citrusy, refreshing, but hearty with a combination of different mushroom types that all had different flavors/ textures: nutty, earthy, meaty, crispy. Would order again! - big eye tuna tarts: one of the stars of the show. Paper thin rice cracker with tuna that just melted in your mouth over a layer of the most rich and decadent creamy ponzu and truffle oil. My favorite dish! - tuna crispy rice: another highlight of this super creamy tuna with gochujang over crispy rice. Came with 5 pieces originally but we added on a 6th so we didn't have to fight over the last one. - spicy crispy shrimp: my fiancé's favorite dish! This was actually amazing. The shrimp were so meaty and generously sized and had a delicate layer of tempura over them that was a little crispy without being too thick. The sauce these came in was addictive. It came with a green salad that had a deliciously refreshing dressing. Already want to have these again. - pressed eel roll: sweet soy with tender eel and crunchy slivered almonds! Very nice roll with good texture and flavor. - nigiri: we tried both the big eye tuna nigiri which was a very lean and the seared salmon belly. The salmon belly was definitely our favorite, it was so buttery and flavorful and had the perfect slight char. It came topped with a caper which added the perfect umami burst. Mouthwatering!! - scallop jalapeño roll: I'm usually not a huge scallop person but wow this roll truly blew me away. The scallop was so juicy and buttery but not fishy at all. The roll had a nice spicy kick that was well balanced by the yuzu kosho sauce. Very impressive roll in my opinion. - green tea mille crepe: the dessert was amazing! This had subtle sweetness contrasted by the mild bitterness of the green tea. The balance was perfect. The texture was also super light and fluffy! I really liked the crispy caramelized topping. They brought it out with a candle and "congratulations" written on it. Super cute :) Overall, I had an amazing dinner here and it made our occasion feel so special! The ambiance is really nice and elevated, the service was exceptional, and the food blew our minds with how delicious it was. This place is definitely on the pricier side but it is worth it if you have a special occasion to celebrate and can get a reservation. Looking forward to returning in the future for another celebration! read more

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This restaurants was heavenly and I must say everything about it is upscale, the sushi, the steak, and my favorite the banana pudding. The service was top notch and I couldn't ask for a better server. Definitely check this out!!!!! read more

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I cannot believe 4.1 star average for this amazing restaurant!!! Best damn sushi I have ever had and being from Los Angeles, that holds a lot of weight!! The big eye tuna tarte was the most amazing plate I have ever had, anywhere!! Every dish was incredible. The Saint Emillion Bordeaux was so smooth a wine. The service, Maddie K. was the best. Zero complains - all amazing!!!! read more

Ended up at BondST after a show at the Shed & I wasn't disappointed. Selected BondST after looking at the other 5th floor Hudson Yards restaurant menus. Once I saw the $20 sushi rolls, I realized that I'll get the most bang for my buck as the others had appetizers starting at $30. A nice touch is that they serve a complimentary edamame for the table. The rolls were good as well- spicy tuna, spicy yellowtail, & lobster tempura (my fav). The ~$20 lychee martini wasn't bad either, but I've had better. The servers are nice enough and they never let your water cup go dry or let you eat off of a dirty plate. There was a small wait to place our orders, but I assume he thought we were reading over the menu. The star of the restaurant was the location. From our seats near the window, you could see the Vessel. A beautiful view of the city. Inside was equally beautiful- modern Asian vibe. Bamboo on the ceilings, dim lighting, seating with vine flowers- all very romantic. read more

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Had a fun time at the counter in the back! Service was well timed and food was amazing. Highly recommend the scallops and taco appetizers. Very busy up until close on a Friday night. read more

BondST - Tuna Crispy Rice - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

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A fun spot for sushi tucked into a SoHo brownstone -- it's a classy, dim-light spot that's perfect for a date night or special occasion. We made a reservation for a post-work dinner and were seated promptly. I liked all of the dishes we ordered, with my favorite being the Tuna Crispy Rice -- they have lots of fun sauces and dressings which really add to the dish, so it's a little less traditional but a lot of flavor. I'd come back, especially to try their cocktail menu! read more

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FOOD [$$$]: The food was delicious. I was really happy with the quality of sushi that we received and that I ordered. In fact, I was happy with the menu period. They had every roll that you'd want, plenty of nigiri and of course one of the main factors: crispy rice. I'd actually researched crispy rice in NYC, and cross referenced a few blogs along with Yelp and then added in the time factor (we were wanting dinner AFTER a Broadway show), Bondst seemed to be the place. And in fact, they don't just have crispy rice, but about 6 DIFFERENT options of it. This is why it made blogs and Yelps Top 10 list. And I found the nigiri to be perfect! Definitely wanted to order more. SERVICE: The service was great (better than I'd expected). We were seated downstairs in the bar/lounge/club area as it was after 11pm, but still offered a full menu. Our server was very helpful, friendly and attentive. She did a great job. AMBIANCE: Ok, as noted above, we wanted GREAT sushi + crispy rice + somewhere offering both and still open after a late Broadway show. Bondst checked all the blocks. As far as being open though? Here's the catch: it's an upstairs and downstairs kinda place. Upstairs, is pure Bondst restaurant! And from what I can see, it's pretty awesome! However, we arrived about 1045pm, and while still open with guests, they weren't seating anyone after 11pm which was basically our party of 4, so, we were directed to go downstairs to the lounge. Now then, the lounge is open until 0130am. So there's no rush lol. And, they offered us that same menu as upstairs and we ate gooooood! However, it was after 11pm, and it's a lounge, so we were about the only party in there actually eating dinner. Sure other groups probably ordered 1-2 little appetizers as snacks, but the preponderance of patrons were there to enjoy cocktails in a trendy East Village setting, loud music, and louder talking. The tables are very small and round, and the seating is basically couches ... again, the main intent of this area is a bar/lounge, and its furniture is appropriate for that. So while we still had dinner and enjoyed ourselves, we did have to ask to get both little tables in our area so we could push them together to accommodate 4 people and how much food we ordered. Each table was lit by candles, and the music was cranked up. For PURE "dinner", you might not want to hit the lounge, so show up earlier. But even if you are later, no worries, we still made it happen and once a few guests left around midnight, it actually became quieter and chiller and we really enjoyed it. For reference (guests leaving at midnight), we were there on a Thursday night (so not like a Friday or Saturday where folks likely stay until 0130). Upstairs or down, Bondst is definitely worth a try. Actually, get there early, have dinner upstairs, THEN walk downstairs and have a nightcap. read more

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We celebrated our anniversary at this chic trendy Japanese spot! Ordered an assortment of sushi, TORO TARTARE, GRILLED AGED NY STRIP STEAK, and GRILLED WAGYU SKIRT STEAK to share. Enjoyed the incredible food and the good service. read more

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I honestly came in here loaded, so take this review with a grain of salt. I was invited to join this dinner with some old friends that I met Freshman year of college. I ended up transferring after sophomore year, meanwhile their friendships kept on budding and grew into something beautiful and special. When I was invited last minute, I took it as an honor. We met for a few drinks before, and then headed over to BondST. Why I am telling you all of this? I have no idea but it feels important to set the scene. I'm a visual guy. When we checked in for our 9:30 res, it was about a 20 minute wait which was irksome but not abnormal. We waited at the packed bar to pass the time. One of the girls in the group asked what I wanted to drink. So thoughtful. I opted for an old-fashion as I thought I would look beast drinking it in my new suit jacket I just picked up from L-Train. I was correct. Beast. The hostess came up and said our table was ready. After a short elevator ride, we were seated in the back corner of the top room. Beast again. At this point we ordered more drinks, which really TAGGED me. Hit me like that body shot Tank hit Ryan Garcia with. I was involved in ordering the food, with another girl in our group taking the lead. Thank Jesus, I needed to be led at this point. We ordered family style and the items included seaweed salads, Big Eye Tuna, Tuna Crispy rice, Shrimp Tempura, Steamed Black Sea Bass, Spicy Tuna rolls, Spicy yellow tail rolls, and the Wagyu Skirt Steak. I loved everything with the highlight being the Tuna Crispy Rice and Wagyu Skirt Steak. All in all, BondST is a great place to catch up with friends or an ex lover, hold a business meeting, or just to come and have some exquisite Japanese food. read more

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Top five places in the city Sexy & intimate Truffle tuna tarts you will always be famous read more

This place is over hyped and over priced in my opinion. I had heard such great things and how it was a must try so we came by for my birthday and the sushi was mid at best. My favorite thing was the big eye tuna tarts but that's an appetizer, I swear there's at least 10 better sushi spots in the city that are more affordable when it comes to rolls. I also wasn't impressed by the drinks nor the service. The ambiance was a little bit dark (we ate upstairs and had to take the elevator), it was also crowded, like you can hear the conversation if your neighbor bc the tables are that close to each other. All in all, it was on okay experience but nothing to come back for. read more

BondST - Seared Salmon Roll, Spicy Tuna Roll, Big Eye Tuna Tarts - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

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Absolutely incredible. To start we got the Sea Bass Tempura and wow. It was amazing. Came out hot, so crispy and melted in your mouth. A favorite dish. Then we got the seaweed salad, which was classic, good flavors and tasted fresh. After came the Spicy crab crispy rice. Super tasty as well. For my main I got the Sesame Crusted Shrimp roll and let me just say it is the best sushi roll i've ever had. I mean. It was perfect. The combination of the thinly breaded, yet crispy shrimp was delicious. Along with the pairing of the red curry sauce, the flavors worked wonderfully. The chocolate meltdown for dessert was a perfect way to end the night. The service was fast, always grabbing a dirty plate when needed. The place was dimly lit and perfect for a date night. Terrific! read more

BondST - Sesame Crusted Shrimp Roll - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

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The food overall was pretty salty, but good. What really put a bad taste in my mouth and my husband was the waitress. My husband and I ordered two sushi rolls AND two steaks and the waitress goes "you ordered pretty light". Meanwhile we barely could finish both of the steaks and took about half of each steak home... plus on my way out I walked by the waitress and was going to say "thank you, have a good night" and she looked right past me. There were multiple times as well she walked by our table seeing the water glasses were empty and didn't refill it however had no problem asking us if we wanted another alcoholic beverage. Im not sure if I can come back here based off of the waitresses smug attitude and would rather give my money to a restaurant where they are not criticizing what we are ordering and act as tho they appreciate our business (even tho our bill was over $300 with a tip she did not deserve) read more

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First time dining at BondSt and was blown away by the service and food. Everything we ordered was unique and delicious. We made a reservation for 6 at 7:45pm on a Friday and was promptly seated upstairs. Due to the size of our party, our waiter recommended about 3 Plates/orders per person, which was plenty as we were extremely full at the end. Reviews for each individual dish below- Big Eye Tuna: Most popular item on the menu and the star of the show. I was amazed by how tasty this creation was and kept going back for more! Tuna Crispy Rice: Loved the texture and taste of this unique appetizer. Red Snapper Tacos: Great fusion item and came with a lovely avocado creme to pair. Scallop Tempura: Had high expectations but was underwhelming. Tempura was not crispy and tasted like a tater tot... Jalapeno Scallop & Seared Salmon Roll: Very fresh and delicious rolls. Lobster Risotto: Came with lots of lobster and pieces of clam. It was tasty and flavorful. Broiled Chilean Sea Bass: Fish was cooked to perfection and a great addition to our meal. Mushroom Donabe: Was shocked by the amount of mushrooms in this dish but it was amazing! Loved the taste and would've wanted more if I wasn't so full. Overall, dining at BondSt was definitely an great experience. The service was spectacular and the food is amazing. read more

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Beautiful restaurant and incredibly fresh sushi. I recommend the grilled Wagyu skirt steak, tuna crispy rice and the big eye tuna tart. Those dishes really stood out. We also enjoyed the salmon sashimi. The service standard and attentive staff were a pleasure. read more

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Just a really cool and inventive. This includes the food, service and space. The food is unlike any sushi I've had. Let the server guide you through the menu, I actually had our order for us and everything was a hit! read more

Great ambiance and food. The drinks are good and so was the food that I ordered. Service was nice too. Would recommend overall.

High quality Japanese dishes. The restaurant is divided in half, with the front being a bar while the restaurant is behind in the back. Dimly lit place, perfect for a date. My favorite dish was the carpaccio! Perfect in texture and taste with the softness of the fish on top, crispy cracker beneath, and a cream layer in between. The sea bass just melts in your mouth like butter. The presentation is also impeccable. Definitely a place to impress your date! read more

I found my fav sushi spot in nyc it's the best I've had here so far their tuna is amazing, classy vibes and honestly everything was so good im coming back here AT LEAST ONCE read more

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I went here on a NY vacation. The weather was gloomy and cold but the service was awesome. The waitress was so friendly recommending the favorites and tour suggestions in the city. The view was awesome, music and ambience Just WOW! I felt attended to and VIP. Recommend this place when in NYC. Also the mall decor is top notch.. read more

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WOW. Best sushi in NYC. Delicious food. Attentive, fast, and friendly service. WOW. JUST WOW. I love sushi, and have had very good, decent sushi in other places...but THIS is excellent! read more

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This restaurant is amazing! Food are great and with an unique flavor. I loved the warm salad mushroom and the cripy rice tuna. Nice atmosphere with a relaxing music. I highly recommend it. read more

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What a great new find. Super friendly service. Love the bar. The Sakakini is my new favorite drink. The shrimp appetizer and the tuna appetizer are phenomenal. John and I had a wonderful time. read more

BondST - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

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Sushi was overall good. Maybe 1-2 dishes we ordered were considered "amazing" or next level to our entire group. When arriving we were told there was a $125 minimum spend per person which was not disclosed when making the reservation. When asking our server if we hit our minimum multiple times, she gave vague answers to keep us ordering more. Overall a good vibe but over priced and over hyped for what you actually get. read more

Outstanding!! Queue The Gap Band! We tried this place on a whim and I'm so glad we did. My husband, our 3 yr old, our 10 month old and I went here for a nice dinner after shopping at Hudson Yards (so nice!). We kicked it off with a Lychee martini for mom and a Serrano margarita for dad. We loved both cocktails-- they were well balanced and delicious. We ordered the Hamachi for appetizer and it was fresh and the sauce was so yummy! I ordered the scallop jalapeño roll which is quite possibly my favorite sushi roll ever. That roll is a must try. There's an aioli dipping sauce and the roll is luscious. A word I used to describe it was fatty but is a decadent way. My husband loved his roll as well. It was a salmon avocado roll. This place was so nice and I want to acknowledge how patient and kind our server was. She was so hands on with our 3 yr old. Helping him color and even introducing this picky 3 yr old to edamame which he loved. Typically parents opt not to take their children to nicer restaurants but we think it's important to 1. Enjoy our lives and continue doing the things we love like eating at nice restaurants and 2. We think it's important to expose them to different cuisines and places. We felt so welcomed here and will definitely be back!! The food and service were unbeatable. read more

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This place is quite literally perfect in my eyes. We ordered mainly appetizers and nigiri and literally everything was absolutely perfect. This will be a meal I will never forget. The service was absolutely acceptional! It felt like we had a personal server. The ambiance was incredible, I highly reccomend making a reservation at the counter as it really adds to the whole experience. What we ordered. Big Eye Tuna Tart Seared Salmon Belly Nigiri Chicken Karaage Szechuan Yellowtail Sashimi Seaweed Salad Avocado Crispy Rice read more

I absolutely love this place the food is amazing and delicious and I totally recommend this place I've been here several times. Ps I'm 9

One of the BEST sushi spots I've ever been to!!!!!! Very expensive (rolls are small at just 6 pieces each), but well worth the money. There are 3 floors you can make a reservation for (one includes a sushi bar); we made a reservation for the dining room. The restaurant is both upscale and classy, exactly what you would expect from here. We started off the evening with complimentary edamame; fresh and salty. For drinks I ordered the shishito pepper margarita- delicious!! Just the right amount of spiciness, the entire drink really did taste like the pepper (without having to take a bite of the actual pepper). We went on to order the tuna crispy rice, the big eye tuna tarts, and 3 sushi rolls- the blue fin toro tuna roll, the spicy yellowtail roll, and the spicy tuna roll. The big eye tuna tarts were a last minute add-on, because the waitress told us it was the most popular item on the menu. You get two little "pizzas", that consist of creamy ponzu, white truffle oil, and micro shiso. It was one of the most unique but TASTY plates of sushi I've ever had. 10/10- ORDER THEM!!! And then maybe order a second plate of them. The tuna crispy rice was my second favorite item, I thought the flavors blended together perfectly and the Serrano chili gave it the perfect kick. All 3 sushi rolls were wonderful, all unique flavors again and all the fish was SUPER fresh. None had a "fishy" taste, all so soft they just melted in your mouth. I would return here in a heartbeat; make sure you make a reservation in advance!! Also note that the entrance is upstairs (and to the right), not downstairs. read more

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