Located in LIC, this beautifully decorated izakaya serves an array of different items such as tempura, hot entrees, yakitori, and sushi and sashimi so we had to try a little bit of everything. The yakitori here is very tasty. We loved the veggie skewers (okra and shishito peppers. The salmon belly is actually just salmon pieces and not the belly party. The enoki beef was little too salty. The squid, beef and scallops were very tasty. The veggies tempura were freshly fried and delicious. Could have been drained a little better. Salmon crispy rice was a hit but the star of the show was the sushi and sashimi deluxe and the blue Toro roll. Amazingly fresh. The passion toro was a little too sweet and fishy for us and had no passion fruit taste. Service here is amazing. The server actually gifted us the desserts of matcha creme brûlée and homemade green tea mochi ice cream. So sweet of him! read more

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Hidden gem in LIC!! Review is from my first visit, but have gone back a few more times already for takeout. Value is insane and the fish is so fresh here. Must visit if you are nearby. Interior is spacious and upscale, and staff is so friendly. FOOD: Blue fin tuna tartar (7/10): Fresh tuna with a rice cracker. Fresh and delicious! Cyan Fox Roll (10/10): Insanely good, so much fish and so fresh. Got this 3 times already Truffle Naruto Roll (6/10): Tries to take a unique spin to it with a radish wrapper, but not my favorite. LIC Roll (8/10): Again, huge portions with generous and fresh fish. read more

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Came here on a Sunday because my partner and I were in the mood to try a new Izakaya spot and we were not disappointed! They have great lunch specials (3 rolls and soup or salad for ~$18), and we ended up taking advantage with ordering some Maki rolls, shrimp shumi, bacon + enoki skewer, and spicy salmon pizza (basically salmon, avocado, and some fun flavors on a giant wonton crisp). Overall, we enjoyed the food! With our favorites being the eel & avocado and spicy salmon pizza. We also ended up splitting a pitcher of Sapporo, which was reasonably priced as well. Service we very friendly, attentive (waters were always full), and quick. Ambiance-wise there was plenty of seating and the space felt chic yet welcoming. I would definitely go back and try some of the other dishes next time! read more

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The nori tacos are small and pricey, but they're heavenly bites. I would recommend the toro and bluefin. They have great lunch specials as well. I had the sushi and sashimi lunch and they really do not skimp on the fish. Fresh fish and beautiful presentation. My coworker got a bento box that was filling--I recommend the salmon! The ambiance here is unmatched. I love the modern, chic feel without having the go to Manhattan for it. I could see this being a great place for birthday dinners. read more

Friendly service and very spacious! We came on a Saturday to catch up and grab food. The sushi was very fresh and delicious! I got the sashimi lunch and really enjoyed it - very reasonable pricing. I would def come back if I was in the area- it is very close to the Queens Plaza train station. read more

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If you are in the LIC area and wanted to fulfill your sushi cravings, I would highly recommend Cyan Izakaya which provides a vast menu of raw fish options as well as yakitori options if you wanted something cooked. I was able to try the crispy rice, 18-Piece sashimi deluxe platter, and the yakitori. The freshness of the fish was of good quality and the presentation was on point. My favorite were the nigiri and sashimi. The salmon crispy rice was also great. My favorite of the yakitori was the chicken so make sure to order a few to round out your meal. The only reason I took off 1 star is because the vibe and decor is a bit stale and feels like you are eating in a hotel restaurant. read more

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Fairly new place with variety of options, very fresh! The decor is very clean modern vibe, cocktail drinks were pretty and tasty, tried the yes please & rain or shine. The sushi rolls were fresh, and really enjoyed the yakitori - great flavors! Overall it's a regular sushi restaurant, but the quality is better & elevated. read more

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Beautiful new izakaya in LIC, amazed by the decor and ambiance of the place! Menu is simple, has all the basics of a Japanese restaurant. Everything we ordered was delicious! Nori tacos were a bit small for the price (2 bite sized pieces for $10) but still worth the try. Would love to come back to try other food and the cocktails! read more

Cyan Izakaya - Spicy Salmon Crispy Rice, Chilean Sea Bass Nori - Sushi Bars Near Me - Queens, New York

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Hubby and I came in for dinner on Friday and had a delightful experience. Spacious and really nice vibe, I like the comfortable & soothing ambience along with their attentive services and pretty good sushi. We start off with Scallop, Squid, and Octopus Yakitori which I think they were alright. The Blue Fin Tuna Nori was pretty good. We also got the Sushi & Sashimi Mix, good quality and fresh. Lastly wow the Chilean SeaBass, it was cooked perfectly and absolutely delicious! We will definitely be back to try other dishes. read more

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Long Island first izakaya?! Place is newly renovated and it is very nice We had sushi, sashimi, curry bowl etc. I think their sushi taco is definitely great. We love it. Sushi in general is great. However, curry bowl is bit disappointing. Service is awkward. They are showing enthusiastic of cleaning tables for us but we have not finished so a bit of less enthusiasm would be much appreciated. read more

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Great new izukaya place at queensboro plaza near the LIC area. This is right by the train station by the 7, N and W. It's a pretty big restaurant with a nice spacious dining area for small and larger parties. There is seating at the bar with two TVs and also seating at the sushi bar. We got the blue fin tuna nori taco, salmon spicy crispy rice, beef hamachi, and the sushi and sashimi mix (including a complimentary hot sake)! Food came out quick in increments which is nice and gets you drooling for the next plate without getting too full had the food came out all at once. Sushi/seafood was extremely fresh and overall great quality of food! We would recommend and come back! read more

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A new Gem in LIC - Cyan is a Must-Visit! Cyan is exactly what Long Island City needed its stunning new addition that combines elegance, creativity, and unforgettable flavors. From the moment you walk in, you're greeted with a warm, modern atmosphere that feels both chic and welcoming truly a beautiful restaurant The menu is inventive without being over-the-top every dish we tried was beautifully presented and bursting with flavor read more

Cyan Izakaya - Vegetable Spring Roll dumplings A5 Wagyu Nori Salmon - Sushi Bars Near Me - Queens, New York

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Food wasn't that good tbh. The ambiance was the best part of the restaurant and if they executed on the food, this place would've been a hit. read more

Lovely inside. The staff were so friendly and welcoming. I had some fantastic sashimi and a drink. The rain of shine drink was very strong- worth the $$ read more

Very spacious sushi restaurant with a big menu selection--there really is something for everyone. Service was very prompt and attentive, incredibly on top of beverages. Very generous portions, the flavor for all rolls and yakitori were perfect. An unexpected fave was the salmon pizza, which had amazing flavor and texture. Highly recommend taking advantage of the large happy hour menu at the bar--great quality and prices. read more

Everything we ate here was fantastic. Sushi melts in your mouth. My boyfriend said this place has ruined all other sushi for him. The place is beautiful, excellent vibe for a date or friends. Our server was very sweet and very helpful. Can't wait to come back! read more

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I came in after a Pilates class and I was kind of afraid I'd be turned away because... I looked kind of crusty and the place looked so fancy even in the reception area. But they didn't even bat an eye and showed us to our tables. As soon as we sat, we got some nice, refreshing edamame. I'm not often in LIC but I enjoyed watching all the dogs passing by in the floor-to-ceiling windows. Lot's of corgis and dogs that look like my dog (curly haired, fluffy, small-ish dogs with boba for eyes). The food was good, I'd recommend the uni nori taco (my favorite) and the drinks (I got the rain or shine). The taco was umami and cold and salty, the drink was smooth and not too sweet, which went well with the food. The risotto was good too, I feel like the rice(?) wasn't too hard, could've been saltier but that could also just be that I like intense flavors. Going off of that, I'd say skip the rolls and go straight to the entree stuff because the rolls were a bit basic (unless that your preference). If you get the yakitori, try the salmon belly. It sounded gnarly to me, but if you like fatty and that bitter kind of umami taste, go for it, it's good. The scallops were good too; it was hilarious because it comes with so many on a stick, I was wondering how they even got them on without breaking them read more

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Very delicious izakaya. The Yakitori were my favorite, the salmon belly was super tender and fatty and full of umami. It was my first time having conch, the texture was delightful and the sauce flavor was smoky and delicious. The rolls were very unique. The truffle Naruto sauce served as a great dipping for the maki rolls! The Wagyu and Lic rolls were very interesting, the wasabi bit on top was great. I just wish there was more Wagyu and Hokkaido scallop, as the crab (which was good too, not imitation crab) dominated. read more

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It's a new restaurant in LIC- been wanting to try it out for a while because it's very attractive when I walk past it from the outside. Finally got to try it with my half Japanese boyfriend, he loves Izakaya that's why I dragged him here and thank God, he was impressed. We ordered Happy hour appetizers and drinks. I had a lychee martini and he had sapporo I believe. We had some yakitoris, dumplings and rock shrimp tempura. Definitely very worth it for the price! Really good portion and everything's well seasoned. Of course the hospitality is top-tier! Everyone checked on us consistently and the Manager/ owner was very kind and friendly. We definitely should support this business!!! read more

Cyan Izakaya - Sushi Bars Near Me - Queens, New York

Went there for my Birthday dinner and was so dissapointes! The decor was beautiful...Food was just meh, and prices are high on par with Manhattan...Creative rolls were whack, traditional rolls were ok but expensive...Other dishes missed the mark curry seafood dish was watery and they tried to pass off not fresh seafood by covering it in the sauce, I DID notice...Service was chaotic, seemed like they were still in training and there were 2 different people attenting to us and both didn't seem to know what was goint on or communicate with each other....I blew $200 for a very mediocre experience...Save your money, don't come here.... read more

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Amazing sushi and sashimi! Will come again, and great atmosphere. Long Island City's been needing a nice Japanese spot like this :-) read more

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Some of the dishes feel experimental. I genuinely think they are beginners in the food business. Some of the flavors were clashing each other. The fish quality seems decent. The service is very good. But This place feels too fancy for LIC with a high price point. I am pretty sure you can get better find in Manhattan. They try, but not really hitting what we all want from a neighborhood restaurant. It felt very pretentious and unreasonably expensive for mediocre food. Lastly, the flashing light at the corner is super annoying when you sit next to it. It was seizure inducing. read more

Came here for dinner and had spicy tuna roll and salmon nori. Both were very fresh and flavorful! I also had a blood orange cocktail. Finished off the meal with green tea crème brûlée which was delicious. Loved the menu, food, and service. read more

Amazing food and service and ambiance! Masa was a fantastic server and answered all of our questions about their extensive menu. Drinks were phenomenal. I had the Yes Please and recommend it for any lychee lovers or if you are looking for something subtlety sweet. My date had the flipping coin and it came in a cool tea pot with an extra serving. We ate the yellow tail nori tacos, oysters, and sashimi deluxe which had a great selection and so fresh it melts in your mouth. The cowboy roll was a nice way to switch it up from all the delicious fish to something with beef, and we also had octopus, mushroom, and scallop yakatori which were all fantastic. Definitely coming back to try more of the menu. read more

Food was exceptional. Ordered both Chinese dishes and sushi and everything was *chef's kiss*. Spicy tuna roll and gyozas were standouts. Great vibes too. read more

I'm an izakaya fanatic and this place was incredibly mid... I don't have much to say about the food other than it was all mid. The service was great and the servers are lovely but would not go back for the food read more

Great food and service! The rolls and fried rice are delicious! Will come back for sure read more

Just have to try for yourself. You won't regret it. Matcha crème brûlée - sold! Found my new favorite beer, Japanese Belgian style read more

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So excited that Cyan has reopened! The food is delicious here. Great mix of hot kitchen apps, sushi bar, and hot entrees. Everything is so elevated inside. And the service is really incredible - super nice people. Plus free edamame! Highly recommend! read more

Cyan Izakaya - Sushi Bars Near Me - Queens, New York

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This place is fireeee! We've eaten here 4 times in the last 2 weeks because the service is amazing and the food is even better! We love all of the staff and the its just a couple blocks from my apartment. We tried almost everything on the menu and I would recommend them all! Sushi is so fresh and drink are very well made! read more

Cyan Izakaya - Sushi Bars Near Me - Queens, New York

Yoko was so nice to us and gave us free deserts food was great as well :) the environment is very nice too

Great new spot that opened up in LIC. The atmosphere is a vibe and the drinks hit the spot. Very attentive staff and great service. The favorite dishes of the evening were the Sea Bass Nori Taco and the Scallop Yakatori but the other items were all really good as well. A great Green Tea Crème Brûlée finished off a great date night. Highly recommend, we'll be coming back often. read more

Food, service, and ambiance are all fantastic! Both Masa and David took the time to introduce themselves and learn my name - something I rarely see from other places. Keep up the excellent work! read more

Great food, fun decor, and great staff. Loved it and looking forward to go again. Had a mix of rolls, tuna tartare, prawn habachi which were all delightful. read more

Loved the ambiance, the space is really clean and modern. The sushi and sashimi were delicious and very fresh. The servers were super attentive and made sure we had everything we needed! read more