This place is always excellent! Everything on sushi and sashimi for two plate is delicious and has such a fun variety that your palate will never be bored. Even the simple things are done very well including the tea which is served in a beautiful pot. The seared tuna tataki is phenomenal and a great addition to any entree. read more

Ikyu - Sear Tuna Tataki - Sushi Bars Near Me - New York, New York

I ordered the "Sushi for Two" and the "Sushi Moriwase". The Sushi for Two had 18 pieces, a lot of it was white fish. The roll was topped with mango and had tuna/salmon inside. The nigiri was standard. The roll was better than expected. It was quite pricey at $72. The Sushi Moriwase was ridiculously pricey at $62. It had 8 "chef's premium pieces" and toro roll. The fish included toro, squid and scallop. So, they definitely had a higher tier of fish. One of the nigiri tasted the same as the "Sushi for Two." I just couldn't justify the price of this one. Especially since Sushi Goal (very close by) has a Sushi omakase premium for $50 (10 pieces with a roll). I don't think I will come back, especially since Sushi Goal Omakase has similar or better fish for less $ and more pieces. read more

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Popped in with a friend for lunch and they had a decent lunch deal with their bento box. I got the shrimp and vegetable tempura. It came with 6 pieces of California rolls, shumai, rice, the tempura, and either miso soup or salad. I opted for the salad to get my greens in. The layout and decor is cozy. I especially love the ceramics and the presentation of the food. At $17 it seemed reasonable for the area. Service was friendly and prompt. I'd definitely return! read more

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Terrible delivery service. Ordered food on DoorDash, over an hour wait, and when I called to check in, I was on hold for 15 mins.

I actually really really love the sushi here and order delivery often, the quality is quite superior for takeout sushi. HOWEVER, I do have to dock a star because every time I order delivery from here, it's the same guy who YELLS and SCREAMS at me for missing his call (I called him a minute after the missed call, profusely apologizing, as he continued to berate me for not being downstairs). Then when I pick up the food, he glared at me like I killed his family. This happened more than once, so it is something worth noting. Will I still order from here? I really want to, but I don't want to get yelled at! Looking at previous reviews, seems like other people have had the same issue with the same guy... read more

Food was very mediocre and underwhelming. I would give 1 star but the service was good, however the food is not. The noodle soup tasted like nothing and the broth was just chicken stock with no flavor or spice. Beef teriyaki was okay portion size but was overcooked. Ample seating and good ambiance but food is lackluster. Would not recommend. read more

My daughter and I stumbled into Ikyu around 2PM. We were both pleasantly surprised at the calm ambiance inside. We ordered Sushi and Sashimi Combo to share plus a two rolls - salmon skin and eel with cucumber. They were just right size in portion for two of us. Service was also prompt. And delicious! If we were in the upper East area, we will go back. read more

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I have ordered from Ikyu for delivery so many times, as well as dining in store and the quality is the same for both in person and delivery! My go-to is the tri-color sushi which is served with a miso soup or side salad. It's so fresh and they always make sure to separate the soup from the sushi so the fish stays cold! read more

Ikyu - Tri-Color Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - New York, New York

First time in this restaurant. Just happen to be in the area & looking for a spot to have lunch. We walked in and waa quiet wary because the place is almost empty. It's very clean & has zen vibes all over. We ordered sushi rolls & bento boxes of salmon & breaded pork which came with choice of soup & salad. Everything came fresh & delicious EXCEPT the pork which was very dry & hard. Prices okey for the area, will probably give it another try but stay away from anything fried. read more

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Great for walk ins!! Sushi was great - will be back! Have a great prices and variety of apps and rolls!!

I have ordered the 3 roll sushi lunch deal multiple times. The quality of the sushi is great and it is always fresh. It also comes with soup or salad. For $18 it is on the more expensive side of sushi lunch deals but the sushi is better quality than some of the other lunch options out there. The soup and salad are fine but nothing special. I have never eaten in the restaurant but every time I enter it seems relatively empty. The restaurant is clean and you can watch the chefs make the sushi. My pick up orders are always quick. read more

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The food is good here. No complaints. But when I ordered to have it delivered, the delivery guy called me to demand a tip. He was rude, unprofessional and out of his mind. read more

Ordered take out so can't speak much to the restaurant itself. I usually don't get a special roll but figured it was the way to go for a lighter lunch. It was pretty tasty and super fresh, but kind of small for a special roll and not super filling for what it was. miso soup was standard. read more

Ikyu - Green Hulk - Sushi Bars Near Me - New York, New York

Got take out, and it was great! Fresh fish, nice nori, pretty aesthetic even in the to go boxes. Tried some basics (spicy tuna handroll) and some of their special rolls, both excellent. They have fluke! Always a treat in my book. read more

Must try: Pearl Roll and Maki B Roll Combo! Why: Loved the Pearl Roll (8 pcs) with spicy scallop, cucumber, white fish and ponzu sauce. Also enjoyed the Maki B Roll Combo, which included California, Salmon Avocado, and Eel Cucumber (6 pcs each). Large pieces and fresh fish. Combo also came with soup or salad so I got a hot Miso Soup. Notes: I ordered delivery for dinner and it came fairly quickly. I thought the dinner roll combo was a good deal ($23). Will order again and try other rolls. read more

Ikyu - Pearl Roll ($20) Maki B Roll Combo (w/ Miso Soup) ($23) - Sushi Bars Near Me - New York, New York

My wife's cousin suggested taking out from here for lunch while we were in the area. I had the pearl roll and really enjoyed the scallop and white fish in ponzu sauce. Just the right amount of flavor and food to eat. It also felt like a little higher quality than some other sushi places. Would consider trying other rolls if we come here again. read more

Ikyu - Pearl Roll, Asparagus Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - New York, New York

Genuinely, this is my favorite sushi spot in the city. The service is amazing and the food is even better. The drinks are also very refreshing and perfectly balanced. I love the vibe because it can either be good for coming with family, going on a date, or even a birthday celebration. read more

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This place is going to be my new go to sushi place. Inside it is modern, bright, polished and clean. They have the cutest sushi counter where you can see them make the sushi and how bright and fresh the fish looks. And while the place may feel a bit more upscale than the dingier places around the prices are only slightly higher. My sushi rolls were great and I can't wait to come back to get some sashimi, all the plates I saw looked incredible. read more

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Just as excellent as we remember. Service is amazing and everyone is super friendly. Scallion pancake is definitely a must try. I also love that they were able to make Thai iced tea with less sugar, it lets you know it's not premade. read more

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It was very quiet in here so everyone could hear everyone else's conversations and it was awkward lol. Food was good though read more

Ikyu - Yellowtail jalapeño n volcano roll. Good - Sushi Bars Near Me - New York, New York

Stumbled into Ikyu and it has become one of mine and my partner's favorite sushi spots. Good service and just great overall

Great sushi really interesting rolls at a decent price for upper east side. Won't be disappointed.

Great ambiance. Good service. Reasonable pricing. Al dente vegetables. Worth another visit. read more

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Elegant, clean Japanese aesthetic. Service was very fast and friendly - we had dinner and were able to leave the restaurant within about 30-40 minutes. We got the sushi for 2 (18 pieces nigiri + chef's roll), which came with miso soup or salad. The sushi came nicely presented in a beautiful large dish. Every piece of nigiri was fresh, tasty, and came with a large portion of fish compared to rice (just the way I like it). The chef's roll was also delicious, the fresh mango complemented the fish and sauce so well. We ate well and even with tax and tip and a beer the bill came out to less than $100. Don't sleep on this place. I'll definitely be back. read more

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We stopped by for a friend's birthday dinner. We made a reservation for three online, and were seated quickly. I ordered the chirashi bowl and it was so cute and tasty! For the UES, this is a great option, but I prefer the chirashi bowl at MOG MOG, the Japanese fish market in LIC. Overall a cute spot for a special occasion but also nothing mind-blowing. read more

Ikyu - Chirashi - Sushi Bars Near Me - New York, New York

Great little sushi spot on the UES. The sushi is delicious and comes out fast. The staff is very quick and courteous. I think for the quality of the fish and sushi, their prices are very reasonable. I tried the volcano roll, the angry dragon roll, and the black forest roll. Love them all, but would definitely try the volcano roll again. Can't wait to come back here when I'm in the neighborhood again. read more

We stopped by on the second opening day and got 20% off our meal plus a complimentary dessert. When walking into this restaurant, it has a beautiful decor, very bright and nicely designed. There is also a sushi bar to sit in front of the restaurant. We ordered the sushi for 2 which came with both soup and salad. The sushi pieces, while they were fresh and good quality, I would've liked to see more better variety. They did mention that the Moriwase option would've been the "better selection fish". Will have to get that option next time. The complimentary dessert was a matcha pudding, which was delicious! The service was also excellent and very attentive! Overall will try next time and get different dishes! read more

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Delicious sushi. On New Year's eve, we ordered take out, the sushi dinner, angry dragon roll and eel avocado roll. All were super fresh. Online ordering and pick up super easy. Ilyu will be our sushi go to. Great addition to the neighborhood. read more

Not bad but not great. I thought the fish quality was kind of mediocre and the flavors just kind of average. The uni sushi was $16 but was kind of watery and flavorless not the creamy briny flavor I had hoped from something claiming to be from Hokkaido. I was also taken aback that my tuna crake only had 3 little pieces for a whopping $18. Made worse by it not tasting like tuna at all. For the price, I'd expect slightly better quality! The decor inside was very cute nonetheless, very trendy! Service was slow, but it was pretty busy, so understandable. But I guess what do you really expect from a Japanese place that also for some reason serves general tso chicken... read more

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RESTAURANT IS LOVELY HOWEVER I WAS DISAPPOINTED AFTER ORDERING SASHIMI DINNER for $42 dollars and I was told that it doesn't COME with white rice! I don't mind paying for rice but I have NEVER been to a sushi restaurant IN NEW YORK EVER where my sashimi dinner platter doesn't come with a small sticky rice with it! read more

Came on a Friday at 8pm without reservation, and the whole place was packed with multiple parties in line. Was told our party of 2 will need to wait for ~30min. They unfortunately have too many tables for 4 that were only seating 2 people (I counted at least 4) while there is a party of 4 sitting at the sushi counter, so overall not optimized for the crowd and seating. They don't combine parties into a table, so kudos to them. But would highly recommend that they get more tables for 2 that can be combined into tables for 4/6/etc. All their tables for 2 were full. The exterior and interior of the restaurant look very elegant. Ambience was nice. Lots of couples/parties of two. Food was delicious! My partner greatly enjoyed the sushi. Am not a big sushi eater, so I mainly ate the yaki udon and the fried rice, both are super delicious with lots of meat/veggies. The fried rice contains chicken, beef, and shrimp, but you can ask them to remove any of those ingredients. Would come again during non-rush hour or if they are able to optimize the seating. read more

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After a few visits to Ikyu, we still enjoy it. The space is comfortable and minimalistic. The staff are nice. The food ranges from good to very good. Great alcohol prices. We have sampled the menu and enjoyed most of it. It's a solid value and worth going to. It's a nice change from rapacious omakase restaurants and scrungy low end Japanese joints. read more

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Great new addition for Japanese food/sushi on the UES! We have both dined in and gotten take out already. The decor and ambience inside feels very chic and new. The rolls are of high quality, fish tastes fresh. Service was also friendly. read more

Food and sushi here was good not great. Also got the katsu. However the ambience was really good and the service was excellent for a large party. So adding .5 stars for the great service so 3.5 round up to 4. Good restaurant overall. read more

Ikyu - Pork katsu - Sushi Bars Near Me - New York, New York

I enjoyed Ikyu when I went for dinner with my friends! We came on a Friday night and it wasn't that busy we were seated right away. The service started out pretty fast but got a bit slower over the course of our meal. But the staff were friendly. I decided to go with the sautéed broccoli in garlic sauce with chicken. It was pretty solid! It tasted pretty classic, good flavor but nothing super fancy or anything. My friends got sushi which looked absolutely delicious! The tricolor sashimi looked absolutely beautiful and my other friends got the maki C roll combo which they said was very good! They seemed to have a good lunch special so if I come back I def wanna try that! Overall it was a pretty solid spot but didn't blow me away. I found it a bit expensive for what I got but I guess it is New York so... read more

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High ratings for a reason! One of the best sushi spots I've been to. Firstly, we walked in and every table was full, instead of asking us to wait they offered a spot at the bar, perfect for my uncle and I, seating us right away! Bright, modern decor, definitely thoughtful about the space. I loved it compared to other spots in the neighborhood. Prices are absolutely reasonable for the quality of service and food! Don't be afraid to be adventurous here, you won't regret it! I wish there were more drink offerings, however the lychee martini paired nicely with everything we ordered. Cheers Ikyu, I'll be returning and recommending you! read more

Ikyu - All three rolls are beyond delicious - Green Hulk Roll, Sweet Heart Roll and Spicy Mango Shrimp! - Sushi Bars Near Me - New York, New York

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We ordered delivery from here and I thought the sushi was just ok. The spicy tuna just didn't taste that fresh and the crunchies were pretty soggy. I also didn't love the salmon avocado roll. Maybe it would have been better to order the special rolls or sushi/sashimi dinners. read more

Ikyu - Spicy tuna roll and salmon avocado - okay - Sushi Bars Near Me - New York, New York

want to be blasted for not tipping this is the place to be. I'm a student who decided to have lunch here got a bowl of rice for $17 my 2 year old eats more food for a snack. just to be questioned why I wasn't tippin. just a shame to know I spent all that money for nothing and disrespect. read more

So, for context, I entered within an hour of opening on a Friday and was the only sit down customer here for my dining experience. It was immaculately quiet and the staff are highly respectful. Food: 5/5 -- This is easily the best miso soup I've had -- I know someone else wrote this, but seriously it is REALLY good. If you don't believe them, believe me. I could probably order two miso soups per entree because it is HITTING. As for the sushi itself - I ordered the three roll lunch special and once again this is likely the best sushi on the UES. I've been searching for a new king after Isohama changed ownership and I think I've found it. The fish tastes very fresh, and while the rice could be warmer, I believe ** Ikyu's fish quality is punching above its weight price-wise. ** Service: 5 (?) /5 -- I entered on a slow Friday at around 12:55 and was the only sit down customer. YMMV on busier times and days, but I have no complaints. I don't get the sensation you'd be left wanting for more unless you are used to very upscale service. This is NOT your place for being treated like royalty. Ambiance / Decor / Aesthetic: 4.5 / 5 -- Whether you're taking a date or friends, Ikyu has you covered as far as aesthetics goes. While I'm not huge on flashy looks, there is a trendy look with very comfy brick walls and a beautiful light-up wooden wall panel carved in the shape of ocean waves. It feels like what Ikyu wants you to do is relax, and they achieve it. Also, their seats are very comfortable. read more

Not really a standout among the japanese restaurants in this area. We stopped in to dine during their soft opening. We wanted to get a good scope of the new place so we got a sashimi platter, sushi roll, yaki udon, Thai tea, and matcha pudding. Our favorite was probably the sushi roll; the sashimi just didn't carry the punch. The Thai tea was.... Definitely not it. The udon and pudding was good, but not good enough for a repeat. It just seems like Ikyu is putting on the clothes of higher end Japanese dining and hoping you don't notice that the ingredients are middle tier at best. read more

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