First time at Hasaki, this would've made my first 5 star review. Unfortunately, I haven't had a chance to review it until I went back there again. My first experience was incredible. I am not a big fan of raw foods with raw fish being practically at the bottom of my list. But I've started accepting it and when a friend took me to Hasaki, I was tremendously surprised plus a bit relieved. I thought to myself, 'So, THIS is what sashimi is supposed to taste like! It's not me!' Now, I've been to Tokyo and wasn't impressed there. So you see how Hasaki really has got me raving. (what I had: Shrimp Tempura, Sashimi for two which was INCREDIBLE but I can't name what I had, Black Cod) Second time there, I had several instances where the piece of sashimi was too fishy for me. We had ordered Sushi and Sashimi Omakase for 2 (tuna and chutoro was awesome), age tofu (really good), Basil Salmon (just ok), Garlic Beef (great), Grilled Banana (very good + interesting). In both instances, however, service was excellent. And make good use of their bathroom, the warm seat is the best. I must get one at home. Note: They cannot accommodate groups over 8. It is a small space so I would stick to no more than 6 people. read more

Shrimp tempura is My Favorite Food in the Whole World, and Hasaki is my little piece of heaven. I usually order a la carte and get a salad, sushi, some sake, of course, and a little bit of MFFITWW. My partner always gets the omakase and leaves it up to the chef, and it's always fresh and delicious. I can be a grump sometimes about noise, and sometimes I just want a quiet restaurant. I work hard! I'll take a chill, intimate place over Buddakan any day. Here, the dining room is so calm and mellow, it makes it a pleasant place to be. The restaurant is located down a flight of stairs from the street, so it is super discreet, which I also like. I do wish they took reservations, but this grump likes to eat early anyway, so it usually works out. read more

Hasaki is what a Manhattan Japanese restaurant should be. Good food. Good ambiance. A touch of class. A rather nice feature about this restaurant is that they do not accept reservations (as far as I know). If you're in the right place at the right time, then you're in for a treat. Hasaki provides excellent quality food with that has been prepared with a lot of thought and love. This can be seen by the simple yet elegant presentation of each dish. I believe I ordered a fish entree with a rather peculiar flavoring as the main meal. It was absolutely scrumptious. I had to mindfully not eat too my food too quickly as to hide my enthusiasm. A small issue was that the portion size felt a little small. Perhaps I was feeling more hungry than normal. But I remember my hunger being not particularly sated with that meal. I'm sure that a dessert would have been in order, had I opted for one. Why didn't I opt for one?! *sigh* The interior design of the restaurant reflects the food as being tasteful and elegant (pun not intended). The lighting is intimate and exudes the air of a "date restaurant." Being that they also serve delicious food doesn't hurt the chances of a successful date either, right? I, too, hope that I can come here again for this purpose in the future. Hasaki, an experience you'd be asking seconds for. read more

Thoroughly enjoyed the sashimi, the sushi was decent. Had the Zuisen and this really made the meal excellent. The miso soup must be a red version because it was richer in flavor compared to regular miso, this I also enjoyed. Waitstaff is super accomodating during weekday lunch. read more

Came here because the BBQ spot next door has no seats. Tried their Omasake for a party of two. Sashimi are fresh but not very impressed actually. One beef course was really creative, tasted really great and very beautiful in look. Also like their Caviar Tartare, feeling it melt in mouse. read more

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Great sushi place in St Marcs, with a good selection of sake as well.

Mediocre food, nothing special. Prices are reasonable. I will unlikely be back.

7:30pm, summer Wednesday. The wait for 3 wasn't long, but they don't seat incomplete parties even if you can order for them. I sat outside but was getting bitten alive by bugs, so moved inside. The air inside was a bit stuffy. I saw a number of tables with well-behaved children. Good job, parents. Got the summer tempura (okra, something that looked like fiddleheads, and zucchini), Chu-hi cocktail, and shared the combo sushi sashimi for 2 with a friend. The latter dish also came with two soups or salad. Decided I do not like red miso soup. The platter was good. More than enough pieces of sashimi and sushi... so fresh, buttery. I thought it was very well priced at $56. Friend got the chirashi and added scallops. If you're into chirashi, try the kaisen don at Ootoya! read more

Fast, fresh, yum. Loved the spicy tuna rolls, the king crab was fresh, the fatty tuna app was delicious. three people all loved their food. read more

I'm surprised by all the positive reviews because I was pretty disappointed by my meal here. Got the chirashi for lunch and I found most of the fish was not very fresh, generally tasting quite fishy. The only fish slices I could finish were the salmon and mackerel. I did enjoy the tamago though. My friend also got a soba set and noted that the soba tasted a bit funky. All in all, reasonably priced Japanese food, but unfortunately the price reflects the lowered quality because the food isn't quite as fresh. I was very unimpressed and would much preferred to have gone to any of the other Japanese restaurants in the area. read more

Now, HERE'S a sushi bar! Please, friends, do yourself a favor and go to a real Japanese sushi restaurant. Like this one. It's totally unassuming and spartan inside (the galley looks like the inside of a shower), but when you walk in, you just "know" that the place is authentic and the people know their sushi. Impeccably fresh. A little on the expensive side, but justifiably so. And they put something in the rice that makes you want more. And more. And more. I think it is, as some people say, "like crack." So I'm a fan of the chirashi, naturally. Oh, and they use REAL WASABI. Not the green toothpaste. YEEEHAAAW! Try something from the special menu. Get the omakase. Get what you normally get anywhere else. Get something you've never heard of before. Any way you point the chopstick, you'll be happy! read more

Not bad at all. We actually popped in here whilst waiting for Ippudo to free up! We were hungry!! I had the sushi and sashimi combination and that was 4 star worthy. Not the best I've had but better than some. Cold noodles were also ordered which I always find odd but having sampled a bit was surprised. It was good as well. A bit on the pricey side. read more

Good sign when the restaurant is almost entirely Japanese, both diners and staff. Everyone was friendly and helpful. Casual and reasonably priced. We started off with a tempura appetizer and this was by far the best tempura I've had. So flaky and perfectly cooked. Side salad was generous with a nice mix of greens, tomatoes and thin shreds of carrots along with their homemade ginger dressing. Red miso soup was unique and delicious. My friend's beef appetizer which was thinly sliced and perfectly tender was also very good. I went with a sushi combo which came with a about 5 nigiri pieces and 2 rolls and soup and salad. The standout was the nigiri. Holy moly, best tuna, salmon and yellowtail I've ever had. So unbelievably fresh it literally melts in your mouth. The spicy tuna roll was really good, but the yellowtail and scallion roll was almost too onion-y for me. I would come back and do nigiri and sashimi. The fish is so superb, it almost needs to stand on its own. I'm having a hard time being back home and left to our 'best' sushi. Until next time, Hasaki. I will be dreaming of the delicious sushi I had. read more

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The trouble with New York restaurants as it approaches 3pm, most restaurants will be shutting its door around 2:30pm for dinner prep or a quick snooze for its wait staff. I'm not complaining that restaurants should be open from lunch to dinner service, however Hasaki made an exception for us. This alone is worthy of a star. On such a cold winter day, we were quickly drawn to the soba and chirashi lunch set. Prices were reasonable and the food was surprisingly tasty. I hope they didn't mind me slurping my broth away. =P read more

Easily the best lunch deal in the EV by far. Hasaki is my favorite regular sushi spot in the EV because it has the freshest, high quality fish without breaking the bank. It's a classy place that even when packed with patrons feels zen-like. I highly recommend coming for lunch as it's quite a steal! The cha-soba set with chirashi is what I usually order ($18). But the afternoon plate and flower garden platter is also very good. The tamago here is divine. The service is sharp and attentive. It's high quality in every way, and a great place for dates or to bring out-of-town guests. read more

The husband and I came here to celebrate our first anniversary. We knew coming in that we were going to order the Omakase. We were pleasantly surprised that they offered a variety of choices. We don't recall that from the last time we ate here. We decided to go for the Sushi and Sashimi for two ($120). It was 16 pieces (8 each) of Sashimi and 16 pieces of Sushi. Everything was delicious. I took a picture of the sashimi plate but forgot to take one of the sushi. I was so excited to eat all the yummy sushi (especially the uni). We were full and extremely satisfied but not stuffed - that's how it should be. We can't wait to go back again. read more

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Although there are a number of Japanese restaurants nearby, the only one besides Village Yokocho (and that is a different sort altogether) that has been consistently excellent is Hasaki. Have been coming to Hasaki for almost a decade, and it has never disappointed. Good service, great sushi and sashimi, good tempura and a really lovely oshinko plate. read more

A friend of ours recommended this place to us to try their $20 twilight dinner. It is important to get here before 6:30 p.m. to get this special deal. We left with a smile on our face and a full stomach. The food and service were excellent. I will be back. read more

A friend had recommended this restaurant and I have always missed it! I came for Sunday brunch and ordered the Afternoon Tea box. It came with soup, salad, your choice of sushi/sashimi (7 pieces - tuna, salmon, and yellowtail), 2 sides, tempura, and grilled fish of the day. After the meal, our dessert was an assortment of fresh fruits and tea to cleanse the stomach. The fish was fresh and the meal itself was satisfying. Not to mention the set meal was less than $20. Definitely a great option for Sat/Sun brunch if you're craving for traditional Japanese. read more

Hasaki - Afternoon set menu comes with all of the below and soup, salad, and fresh fruit - Sushi Bars Near Me - New York, New York

Came up on this place on accident. Was in the area and hungry and everything else seemed packed. Was able to get in and get a seat at the bar quickly. This is by far my fave sushi place in NYC thus far and here is why: - Affordable sushi - The sashimi is amazing - The rolls are also just as awesome - The mixed drinks are tasty - The beer and saki are original and delish - The ambiance is cultured, but nice and not too stuffy There really are no cons to this place whatsoever. Do yourself a favor and go here!!! read more

wondered around with friends and ended up here for lunch. soba combo is great, for 20some you get rice and soba noodles. everything was flavorful and well made. place was tiny but cute and well decorated, just go early to skip the line. ordered tempura as well and it was crispy and light. only thing is I ended up not feeling too well after lunch, felt a bit nauseous that I sometimes get from dashi stock at certain places, not sure why but it could be just me. read more

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one of the best sushi places in the NYC. It can be pricier than most Japanese restaurant, but definitely worth the price!! read more

Hasaki - super fresh sashimi. they are to die for - Sushi Bars Near Me - New York, New York

I've been to many a sushi place in Manhattan, especially after living in the East Village for a couple years. I think this is now my favorite. As others have mentioned, the $20-or-so twilight special (if you can get there before 6:30pm) is an amazing deal. I couldn't believe you get 4 large pieces of various tempura. The fresh fruit for dessert was also unbelievably fresh and delicious. My boyfriend and I left stuffed. Next time, I think we'll get one twilight special and the miso cod...that should be enough to share! read more

Much better than you would expect given the casual atmosphere and affordable price points. They have some of the best tempura in the city - crispy and light, which you can select a la carte. There's always a mix of seasonal specials. All Japanese staff with an authentic menu. Noodles are great in the winter time. Go early to avoid the wait. Great casual spot for top notch casual Japanese. Something for everyone on the menu. read more

This place has been around for forever. I went about two weeks back. It was years since I was last there. I went on a Sunday. My friend really wanted sushi. Normally eating sushi on a Sunday is a big no no because they can't have fresh fish delivered But anyway. We went The Food The sushi was nothing to scream about. The fish was fresh. We ordered a sushi sashimi set for two. I ordered the sea eel as a side. The regular eel taste better. I was kind of surprised. Try the Koshihikari Eichigo Beer. I've never seen it anywhere else. The beer is brewed with rice grain, if my memory serves me correctly. It was delicious!!! The Place They have a Japanese toilet with the heated seat and spray jets. So if you ever wanted to try one. This is where you can do it. The restaurant is ordinary looking. No frills. It's on a side street. Down a flight of stairs. Up the block from a sake bar called Decibel. So if you want to continue drinking after eating and get some snack food, you could always head down the block. The Staff Nothing too impressive here. Our waiter was a bit slow with our pre-dinner drinks. He basically did his job. The place is pretty small. The wait staff are usually standing there peeping at you. So it's not hard to get their attention. Someone said the staff is racist. I didn't think so. I went with a friend and we sat there for probably 2 hours. We ate, drank, and were merry. I didn't really feel anything negative coming from the staff. It was a slow night though. I could sense that there might be some pressure from management to turn the tables over in a timely manner if it was busy. So that could of been what happened, but then again maybe not. Perhaps the individual they complained about wasn't there. The Price Typical. For two drinks. Two desserts. Sushi Sashimi for two. And 2 sea eels and some extra rolls I shelled out 151.00. That includes the tip. I tipped them 20% or so. read more

Been coming back a few time and have not been disappointed, food and services have been good, love the waitress she is very respectful and friendly. read more

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This is my favorite sushi place in the city. The fish is fresh and they keep it real. Some things you should know. It is always cheaper to order the sushi 5 dinner, which gives you a taste of everything. They will not sit you unless you have your whole party there. They do not take reservations and there is a wait every fri & sat night -unless you get lucky. There is an outside, but I don't think it is that nice. The best thing to do if there is a long wait is to have them serve you a beer in the vestibule or go down the street to the sake bar (decibel) and get a drink. I used to get just ok service, but the past two times I went I had good service.... What I love about this place is it is straight forward, I know I can go there and get a great meal - without hype, or some crazy fusion stuff. read more

This is the most authentic, unpretentious, and delicious sushi bar I've been to [so far] since moving to New York (from Tokyo). The service was excellent, the staff was attentive, and the sushi was absolutely delicious. Relative to New York prices, this place is NOT overpriced. (Incidentally, it's sad to see how this kind of place is not appreciated by the New York yuppies, who prefer fancy decor to serious quality and traditional style.) Just to rant a little bit: Yes, chirashi IS supposed to come in a bento box! Yes, the miso is red miso, which is delicious, though clearly unfamiliar to the locals here. And for all those who complained about the portion sizes, how much do you people need to eat!?!? read more

I liked this place years ago, so decided to take my Japanese friend for sushi. It had gone way downhill. She commented that the service was completely un-Japanese (ie: rude). One sushi chef was yelling at a waitress, which is just NOT done. We ordered sushi and sashimi, and the toro was chewy! For those who may not know, toro is supposed to melt in your mouth. Just disappointing all around, and not cheap either. Go elsewhere. read more

The cod saikyoyaki (grilled with miso sauce) is so delicious, but I won't come back because of the cramped space.

This restaurant is one of the oldest Japanese restaurant in New York. My first visit was 20 years ago. I saw the chef change many time but the owner is still same (same as decibel, sakagura, soba-ya, cha-an and curry-ya). Hasaki is always tries to serve fresh foods in reasonable price. My last visit was last Saturday. I sat down on the sushi bar. The sushi chef was very helpful and server was very attentive. Sushi was good. I'm sure I'll go back Hasaki again. read more

If you like to try something new & different Japanese food, it is best place to go! I strongly recommend " Grilled Banana with ice cream" for desert, even my boyfriend loves it! read more

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Fresh as can be! Loved the chef's choice sushi - subtle combination of complementary flavors. Wonderful staff, friendly feeling in the room, plus robopot :) read more

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Great sushi Must try the Garlic Beef appetizer and the $52 dollar sushi for 2, the Eel on that platter was yummy. read more

Really nice. I've eaten here twice = for dinner and lunch. It's light. I had the teriyaki salmon - with real teriyaki sauce that isn't sticky. Their grilled fish is amazing. read more

Very good sushi. I had my first omakase experience here. All of the fish was very fresh, and the staff were friendly and helpful. I would certainly return. read more

Phenomenal! Some of the best authentic sushi I've ever had in the world! Chefs will LOVE this place, especially with all the exotic specials that are otherwise unavailable even in NYC. If you are squeamish or prefer sushi with all kinds of sauces and crunch stick to the more traditional rolls etc. that we find in America but I strongly urge you to get adventurous here! read more

I went to Hasaki for lunch. In the past I have ordered their chirashi -which was better than average- so I decided to try some more unusual fish from the a la carte sashimi menu and see how it compared to other places in the neighborhood with more sophisticated and higher-end offerings for sushi aficionados. If you're a sashimi or sushi enthusiast (I don't mean that lightly), I would avoid Hasaki and go elsewhere because I feel there would be some disappointment dining here, especially since the a la carte and omakase prices are in the same range of superior sushi restaurants. I felt that my meal was very lacking in quality for the price. I'm sorry to report that my sashimi meal was not great, but it' wasn't entirely bad either. The piece of Anago (sea eel) was on the cusp of turning rancid, it was not fresh enough to serve. The Californian uni was a bit past it's prime with an unpleasant metallic tang to the flavor. While I had better luck with the other pieces of sashimi in terms of freshness, the quality was not very high. The scallop was fairly bland and mealy in texture, and the Unagi, Ikura, Aji, and Saba were better than average and yet unfortunately the best items on my plate. There wasn't a single piece of sashimi that evoked a joyful response from my tastebuds, and I found myself using much more soy sauce than usual. On the bright side, it was sufficient and still superior to the sushi served by some of the lower priced Japanese restaurants. But again, Hasaki's a la carte prices are in the same tier as higher end places in the neighborhood with whom Hasaki cannot compete with on quality. For the sushi novice or those who stick to sushi sets rather than ordering unusual fishes by the piece (a la carte), Hasaki is still better than average for sushi, but it doesn't compare to Yuba and Kanoyama. However, if you're the type who is happy with an average sushi set with the usual trilogy of tuna/salmon/fluke and notice freshness rather than than detecting the subtle nuances of fish quality, you might find this place to be very good. read more

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Always very FRESH fish. awesome selection of hot and cold food. wonderful sushi, a step above most others. Excellent service. have been there 5+ times now, always great, leave happy. toungue-asm WONDERFUL PLACE! It's a GO-TO for sushi!!! read more

I've lived in NYC over 30yrs and I can tell you that Hasaki is One of my top neighborhood gems for quality, consistent, authentic Japanese food. Enjoy! read more