This place is one of the best spots in NYC. Chris is such an amazing host!…read more We came in on the night of the Noah Kahan concert cancellation at Citi Field. We had our shirts on, and Chris asked if he was playing that night. When we told him the show had been canceled and that we were really bummed, we said we decided to come here instead. Chris immediately told us he'd make our night better -- and he absolutely did. He put Noah Kahan on the speakers, and we chatted, chanted, and connected throughout our meal. What started as a disappointing night turned into such a memorable experience. Chris made us feel so welcomed and completely changed the energy of the evening. What stood out even more was that Chris was just as attentive and welcoming to everyone else in the restaurant. We sat in the bar area, and the level of care and customer service from the host to the chefs was incredible. Cannot recommend this place enough. If you're looking for great food and an even better experience, this is the spot!

Came here on a Friday night and had some of the best sushi I have ever had! It's more of a takeout…read morespot but there are a few seats inside and some tables outside. We got the nigiri deluxe, maki box, wagyu nigiri (incredible) and yellowtail jalapeño appetizer and everything was incredible. The texture of the sushi is buttery and so incredibly fresh. The service was super quick and they give free sake! Truly some of the best sushi I have ever had and will absolutely come back!

This was a super enjoyable omakase experience. I came for lunch with a friend and got the deluxe…read moreset (standard is $49 + $10 for wagyu course). The fish was all delicious and all had some kind of unique topping, and some were also torched. Each piece was truly one bite and I preferred this to the bigger nigiri that eats more messily. Typically at sushi places I stick to salmon, tuna, and yellowtail, so I had some reservations about whether I would like everything, but really everything was tasty. Some of my favorites were the appetizer yuzu yellowtail with microgreens, and then amberjack (who knew!). The wagyu had a truffle topping and it was a great piece but I am not sure it was necessary and next time would probably just opt for the standard classic set. The waitress was very friendly and the chefs checked in throughout the meal and seemed to care that we were enjoying the nigiri. A few times we were asked if we wanted add on ons (drinks, and then sushi add ons later). I would have preferred if the menu was just maybe left without explicit solicitations to order more. But other than that not sure anything could have been better. The restaurant is simple, understated, and minimalist. Though right on a busy street the outside is so narrow and understated that it would be easy to walk by every day and miss this place. Would highly recommend for an extremely good and reasonably priced omakase experience.

We made reservations for the lunch omakase (got the one with Wagyu so it was about $59) - there is…read morea $10 add lunch special if you get a beer or sake (my husband got the orion beer). There were around 9 courses and then we got the waygu piece bc we picked the $58 omakase - otherwise it is $49 for the 9 pieces. I think there are other places that def give you more pieces for the price. The appetizer was monkfish liver with some salad - the monkfish liver was okay - def needed the sauce otherwise it would have been dry. I enjoyed the king salmon and otoro pieces. Overall I think the fish could have been fresher. Staff was very friendly and attentive!

Truly a gem in the rough, I almost don't want to share though I have to give props to the Goal…read moreOmakase staff for enhancing my culinary journey with their delicious food. Take out or delivery only, they provide options at several price points so it could be for a simpler solo meal or a fancier night in with friends. The latter was the scenario where I enjoyed their fresh, flavorful sushi: - bluefin tuna tartar $15: topped with tri-color roe, savory though a little lighter in flavor compared to the nigiri, still delectable! This came with a few fried seaweed chips, could've used a few more chips for the amount of tartar. - spicy maki trio $25: flavor profiles are similar for these 3 rolls (6 pieces each)--tuna, salmon and yellowtail, all tasty and with plenty of fish, fair balance of spice. - omakase for two $116: this is a treat! 24 pieces of premium nigiri (12 pieces of the same x2) with a snow crab California roll and jumbo toro roll, and 2 miso soup or side salads. The seafood was super fresh, flavor pairings were very good, the nigiri are in the style of popular omakase spots these days, with a brush of sauce or little sprinkle of accoutrements on each piece. Nigiri that we received included sweet shrimp, scallop, ikura and uni. Really impressed, would definitely order again!

So good and fresh! And this is coming from someone with high sushi standards. I got the goal…read moreomakase premium takeout.

Quiet and unassuming, this place isn't very busy, but looks can be deceiving! Was in town visiting…read morefriends on the UES and wanted Sushi. Prices are decent for NYC, and the sushi is FRESH FRESH. Had a Crispy Rice Roll and it was out of this world good. Top 2 Sushi rolls I have ever had to be honest. The waitress was attentive and noticed my water glass was dirty before she even handed it to me and so corrected it before I even had a chance to get the glass and notice. Definitely a hidden gem

I almost swallowed something that was coming from the salmon avocado roll…read more When I ordered a salmon avocado roll at this spot for a quick dinner, the sushi taste great but I bite something that's inedible, when I looked at it it's a small clear stick and I was thinking was that from the bones of the salmon or something that fall at the sushi bar? $9 for a salmon avocado roll is kind of expensive, I rather go to a sushi restaurant where they pay $8 for one roll.

Absolutely love this place! I go all the time and am always treated so well. Elder, my favorite…read moreserver, is an absolute doll and makes the best drinks. The food is amazing, and the prices are incredibly fair for the quality and portions. I absolutely recommend this place!

Great neighborhood spot!…read more Everyone needs their easy casual local sushi spot and Sushi Gama is just that! While this is no BondSt or Nobu it certainly does the job for a reasonable price. We had the shrimp dumplings and sushi pizza to start and then I had some sashimi. The dumplings and pizza were great, nothing out of this world, but did the job perfectly. The sashimi wasn't amazing but again good enough for the price. Service was wonderful - super quick and easy. Ambience is casual the kind of place you can show up in a sweatshirt or a button down and fit in either way. Overall, I'll definitely be back - a new neighborhood go to.

Great presentation and always great taste. Been coming here…read morefor years and they keep it quality and fresh. Date night or celebration, Ooki is always worthy.

I didn't visit this restaurant in person (I ordered through Uber Eats), so this review is based…read moresolely on the food quality, not the dine-in service or atmosphere. The fish quality was very low, the salmon in the salmon avocado roll was especially poor. Both the spicy salmon and spicy tuna rolls were drenched in an overpowering sauce with a strong, unpleasant aftertaste that completely overwhelmed the rolls and made them almost inedible. The eel roll was also extremely tough and saucy, with an odd texture and aftertaste. I genuinely hate leaving negative reviews, but this was the worst sushi I've ever had.

Amber has been declining in last few yrs food become horrible Im comparing 2011 when it was opened…read moregreat dishes my favorite red snapper pineapple rice....tasty very delicious, fresh sushi.. it was a nice place for lunch lately lets say it started 3-4 yrs back Amber is falling a part There are some ok dishes def not like before, sushi isn't always fresh. Lately on few occasions experiencing sickness after eating sushi. Amber sushi chefs need to be educated, in need of improvement how to handle prepare flash-frozen raw fish . Biggest joke is a king salmon I DON'T THINK sushi chef at ambeR EVER SEEN HOW KING SOLOMON LOOKS LIKE OR EVER TASTED it.... service is questionable needs lots improvement Amber only cares about money sadly said all my friends and I won't be having lunch or dine at that establishment.

The entrance is quite small and unassuming, and the initial interior looks cramped, but the…read morerestaurant does have a nice back area for additional (and quieter) seating. As for the food, Amber promotes itself as Asian-fusion, which is why they have a culinary smorgasbord of dishes from all over Asia on their menu. We ordered the Pad Thai (the cheapest thing on the menu at $18), and the Ume roll combo (what we believed was the best value on the menu at $25 for 3 rolls). The Ume roll was surprisingly (or unsurprisingly) bland and the salmon/yellowtail/tuna all tasted exactly the same. The Pad Thai fared better and actually had some sweet/spicy notes, but it was nothing special. Overall, while I didn't have any major complaints about the food, I probably wouldn't go back. Everything on the menu needs to be $5 cheaper, in my opinion, to be worth ordering, otherwise I feel like I'm getting robbed.

Delicious and clean. My favorite was the spicy scallop roll. Ordered a few things close to 9pm and…read moremy order was ready within 10 minutes. Amazing. So when you need that quick eats after the dinner rush this is a good spot. You can get a decent lux sushi meal here for $30. Next time I would love to try their omakase. Their yellow tail roll and tuna hand roll and miso soup were all straight forward as well. This seems like a solid reliable spot.

The fish/neta quality is good, but they are way too aggressive with the toppings. Between the yuzu,…read morewasabi, yuzu pepper, and other toppings, you can barely taste the fish (except for the fatty toro, which definitely stood out). The uni toast and a piece with gold foil felt like an "Instagram-era" gimmick that didn't add much value. The appetizers and desserts, however, were standouts. Our server asked for additional orders while I was still mid-bite. After I gestured that I'd need a moment, she never returned. For a $100 to $125 per person omakase, there are better, less crowded places if you prefer delicate pieces.