Mama Sushi has some seriously amazing food--but the service unfortunately didn't match the quality. After being seated, we had to ask to be helped, which definitely set the tone for the rest of the experience. The service was slow and inattentive, and honestly, it could use a lot of improvement. That said, the food? Absolutely worth it. The sushi and fried rice are so unique and packed with flavor--different in the best way, and incredibly delicious. I'd easily give this place a five if the service matched the food. I would go back, but next time I'd probably order it to-go and skip the dine-in experience altogether. read more

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First time eating here tonight. The food was tasty, but unfortunately that took over 1 1/2 hours to come out. The appetizers were edamame and tuna tartar--delicious but it shouldn't have taken 1 1/2 hours to come out. It wasn't until my Aunt brought it to the severs attention because a table that got sat AFTER we did had plates coming out back to back. We only had water and a drink (which also took a bit long initially) Funny that the server asked if we wanted another drink before our food came out, which of course came out not on time. Thankfully it was comp'd because it didn't taste anything like the first drink--only lychee juice. I would say for a place that wasn't packed at all--there were two tables that turned over TWICE before my table ate, if I ever came back I clearly have to bring a Spanish or White person with me to get acceptable service. Don't think I'll be back. Also--I could've been a Food Critic or just someone that wanted to shine light on this establishment in Some kind of way. Not that I'm expecting favoritism or special treatment, you just never know who people are and opportunities potentially provided read more

I'm truly late to the party because I didn't know Mama Sushi had so many locations. I only knew of the Dyckman location but you learn something new every day. I went on a Friday night so I made sure to make reservations in advance. However, when we arrived they never asked if we have a reservation and throughout the night it never got super packed (I was there from 8-11pm) so maybe Friday nights are more lowkey. Given the fact that it wasn't completely packed, I got to see the murals around the restaurant which would typically be a blocked view if there were a lot of patrons. The service was incredible. The hostess understood our need to move to the high top tables after feeling cramped at the lower tables. The servers were super attentive and overall had a friendly and inviting aura. Simple things like honoring extra time needed to review the menu, holding the leftovers in the kitchen so we could enjoy an empty table as we lounged post-meal, and pointing me to the hook under the table for my purse lol. Now for the food. Amazing! The menu is a bit overwhelming at first because there are so many options. I walked in intending to get sushi only as the name suggests but after looking over the menu, my palette quickly changed. So for compromise, we got two sushi rolls (their specialties not the traditional) and two entrees. While I don't remember the names of what we got, man we tore them up! We had to put them aside so we could save room for our entrees lol. My boyfriend's lamb chops were the perfect mix of tender and buttery. I couldn't get enough. He opted for a side of fried rice rather than the yuca mash it comes with and it had a nice hibachi taste to it. I on the other hand got the skirt steak and unfortunately that's why I had to drop one star. In all fairness, it's on me for ordering my steak medium well because it didn't dawn on me at the time that for skirt steak, I should've gone medium rare. I was chewing for minutes after each bite. The flavor was there but the chewiness was off putting and reminds me that certain cuts of steak require certain cooking temperatures so that's on me! The yucca mash was delightful though and I'm usually not a yucca person. The food wasn't super seasoned which sounds like a bad thing but it definitely helped bring out the natural flavor of the food items like the vegetables rather than being over seasoned. According to their IG the have a brand new cocktail menu and we ordered some items off of that. On their website, they have a more extensive drink menu which I was expecting and I think a table next to me was as well. But the drinks were flavorful, not too sweet, and left us feeling a slight buzz. A few folks have complained about the hookah smell and I can see why that's off putting but there is a divide in the restaurant so I recommend advocating to sit in a section where there won't be hookah. The hookah was $35, cash only and doesn't go directly on the bill. For a small hookah it certainly packed a punch and after all the eating we did, we ended up leaving before it fully ran out. We were stuffed! Ended the night by taking pics in-front one of the murals. All in all, it was a fun Friday date night. I'd definitely be back! The only thing is the next time I'll stick to sushi and drinks. A few of the apps (like Philly cheesecake egg rolls) piqued my interest so interested to try those as well next time. read more

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Way overpriced and middling quality. Sad. I was looking for something in my neighborhood and the rolls (they don't sell pieces of sushi á la carte, nor is there a sushi bar) are decent but not mind-blowing. I'll keep searching. read more

"You would've thought" I Go to mama sushi at least twice a week and I always get the same thing... Surely I'm tired of it?! You would've thought shrimp teriyaki bento box & the best roll on the menu (in my opinion) read more

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Food, service, and vibes were great on this visit! The happy hour menu has changed and for the better for what I've seen. The prices were affordable and the food has always been good. This Friday evening I went the vibes were great. They had excellent music and a nice variety of it. My bartender was honest and amazing about some things I didn't know or quite understand for that I thank her with a bigger Tip. I bet you want to know what that is. I'll just say it's seems these days and time we are living in it's better to pay with cash. Anyway I had a good time for a nice little solo dinner, I would have no problem coming with a group. Thumbs up and Happy Yelping! read more

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Came here for a quick bite and it happened to be Happy Hour!! The prices were good for what you got. The happy hour drinks were a little over guided but that's normal for happy hour. Had the El Fuerte sushi rolls and they were just delicious. The edamame was fresh and salted. Nice vibe, the bartender is super friendly and the ambience and laid back. Not gourmet but. I've place to hang out and have different sushi styles. read more

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Staff here is always so pleasant and the ambience is welcoming and lively. Kaity did a helluva job with her recommendations. Lunch craving well sated - lobster & steak roll was phenomenal read more

Mama Sushi - Steak & Lobster & Wagyu and cream cheese, sweet plantain & bacon roll upon request. - Sushi Bars Near Me - New York, New York

My friend suggested this place after attending a comedy show. I had never heard of Mama Sushi but it had a pretty lively atmosphere. We got there at around 10:00 pm and we were seated promptly. She ordered the Philadelphia roll and the villa mella (fried beef with chicharrones). I ordered the dynamite roll and the spicy tuna roll. The Philly roll was what you would expect it to be. It was fine. The dynamite roll was good but my favorite was the spicy tuna roll. The villa mella was lackluster to me and my friend. It was dry and my friend asked for a dipping sauce--that helped. They have an extensive menu of Japanese and Latin foods since it's a fusion restaurant. For my drink, I had a rosé Prosecco and my friend had the Geisha. I tried it--it was good if you like sweet drinks. They had a DJ playing good music and they have hookah if that's your thing. The service was good. When we got they, we had wine from the comedy show (we could bring liquor to that venue), we couldn't bring the wine into the restaurant but the security guard held it for us. I had a good time and would go back to try some other sushi rolls. read more

Upscale Japanese / Spanish food. Very clean inside, new interior. Very courteous & attentive staff, & very fast service. Look - this place is not my vibe. Harlem Public had a fire upstairs in their building, though, & Hamilton's Bar & Grill was closed even tho it was during their open hours. I'd already parked at Hamilton's, & was very thankful Mama's was open across the street, esp b:c it was raining. The music was like something out of an Ibiza hotel lobby. The fusion dishes are like something from the "Bar / Restaurant" rescue template. But - everything was cooked perfectly, with fresh ingredients. By the end of my lunch, the place was filling up with locals & everyone seemed happy & was enjoying their food, drinks, & the vibe. read more

Mama Sushi - Rainy spring lunch uptown - Sushi Bars Near Me - New York, New York

The food was good but the service was trash. The hookah guy approached me first way before the actual server. Took me asking the host if the server was coming (15 mins). The Philly cheesesteak rolls were really good! read more

Mama Sushi - Mamasushi Roll, Philly cheesesteak rolls, Mamasushi Style Chicken Wings - Sushi Bars Near Me - New York, New York

Overall experience -1000000000/10!!! I had food poisoning Grubhub gave me a full refund!!! read more

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Placed an order Showed up to pick up, about 5 minutes early They had no record of my order After a few minutes figuring out the situation they told me it would be another 10 minutes If that were all, okay They made me then wait outside. In January. And didn't bring my food out when it was ready read more

On my first visit, I came here for dinner with a few friends. The interior was lovely with cool blue lighting, paintings of Asian art and figures on the walls. There was Truffled Lobster Udon and Cheese under Main Courses, for only $28, so of course I had to get it. What could be better than lobster AND truffle AND cheese? This dish was served with a half lobster tail, Japanese noodles, smoked Gouda, and truffle essence. The lobster was set on top of the noodles, along with a pretty red flower. The lobster was cooked perfectly, delightfully tender, and succulent. Noodles were nicely al dente, with strong flavor of Gouda and slight taste of truffle. I would have liked more truffle, and a lighter cheese. I came back for dinner with a friend and this time we shared 2 cooked sushi rolls and the special fried rice. We tried the Las Terrenas and El Tolete Original. The Las Terrenas was the favorite, consisting of shrimp tempura, fried cheese, salmon, calamari, as well as coconut sauce. The shrimp tempura was crispy, light, and tender. The salmon was also tasty and wonderfully well seasoned. All the rest of the ingredients worked beautifully together. The El Tolete Original contained roasted pork, bacon, crispy white cheese, sweet plantain, grilled steak, along with spicy kani. This was pretty good. I think the succulent steak and sweet plantain stood out the most. The other flavors weren't as distinctive. We also ordered the Mamasushi Special Chofan, which came with lobster, shrimp, octopus, chicken, beef, sweet plantain, Napa cabbage, and egg. This was quite the combination! The rice was cooked perfectly and there was a good amount of each item throughout the dish. Everything was full of flavor and paired well together. Service was solid. Our waitress was friendly and made sure we were taken care of throughout the meal. I would be open to returning at some point to try more of their cooked sushi, which they are known for. read more

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I had been dying to come here and I so happened to be in the neighborhood on a Saturday night so I went in. The music was popping ( reggaeton and house music blasting). I was with my husband and our daughter and it was a fun time. They had a high chair for her and lots to choose from the menu that she could eat- it's not all sushi. We started off by ordering edamame and wonton chicken tacos - the sauce on the tacos was everything , so so good. We got our daughter chicken and fries , it was good. We ordered La chapiadora rolls which has pollo guisado (chicken stew) on it - I know it sounds strange but trust me it was 10/10, get it! We also got the lobster and steak roll and it was yummy 9/10. The last roll was the Mexican and it was good but not amazing , 8/10 . My husband ordered a presidente beer and I had a chinola mojito with tequila and it was very good. For dessert we ordered the coconut flan and it tasted house made and delicious. I'm so happy I made it here and I hope to come back soon. read more

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I come here really often and the food is great. Service is great! Can't ask for more!!! Also, the hookah is affordable. read more

Mama Sushi - #Brunch - Sushi Bars Near Me - New York, New York

I love an outside patio! Our server was amazing. You can't go wrong with a menu full of unique sushi rolls. Strong and tasty drinks too. read more

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I've always loved eating at Mama Sushi; it's one of my favorite places. However, I recently went for Valentine's Day and had a disappointing experience. The food was over-seasoned, with so much salt that it was hard to enjoy. My partner and I ordered the chicken teriyaki, and we also got the pork dumplings, which were cold and undercooked. We attempted to exchange the pork dumplings for veggie and they ran out so our only option was the chicken. We settled for chicken dumplings (chicken dumplings were oily and over fried) which ended up coming right at the end of our meal before we left. Other times I visited Mama Sushi I had a Pina Colada which is normally $22 and this visit I was charged $35. Service was okay and the manager was helpful. Overall we both ended up not being satisfied with our visit to Mama Sushi and opted to eat elsewhere. This was actually my partner's first time eating here, and unfortunately, she said she would never eat here again after that experience. It's such a shame because I know how great Mama Sushi can be, but this time, it just didn't live up to the usual standards. read more

I've had take out and sat at the restaurant. I love sushi so much in general. Their rolls while a bit pricey are very good and a nice change from the usual. Especially if you have picky eaters that don't like raw fish, you'll have some rolls that have some Latin flavors and protein like chicken and beef. I've only dined in once but I liked the ambience and liked that they also had hookah. The service was great and friendly. Would definitely recommend if you're in the area. read more

Mama Sushi - Sushi boat - Sushi Bars Near Me - New York, New York

Food was overpriced and salty. The Sesame Chicken over rice was $25 dollars. Chicken was salty and rice was hard and it was barely any food on the plate. Ive had better chicken over rice at a chinese restaurant with more food and half the price. Their rum punch was good and service was fine but Im not going back. read more

This review is strictly for their Truffled Lobster Udon and Cheese pasta. HEAVENLY! I've had this dining in and for takeout at both locations, it slaps everytime. This dish is soooooo good, it's a must try. You're welcome in advance! read more

Mama Sushi - Truffled Lobster Udon & Cheese - Sushi Bars Near Me - New York, New York

I recently visited this establishment the staff were friendly and the music was great. The food and drinks were just average and overpriced. The fried rice, lacked flavor, and the 237 roll, which had shrimp tempura was unfortunately doughy. read more

Absolutely nothing bad to say about this place. The rock shrimp is amazing and the sushi is always fresh. Sorry the rock shrimp are my favorite, that's all I eat with my sushi. Absolutely recommend this place read more

I expected decent food but got something special. Everything tastes just-picked fresh. The people working here are genuine. The restaurant succeeds consistently. Accommodating, friendly, welcoming, competent. This restaurant deserves success and has my support. read more

Sushi was good. Drinks were okay. Rock shrimp had ZERO sauce and was just breaded shrimp bites. Sushi was good. Service was great. We loved our waiter. read more

Our server was kind and the food was good. My children and I enjoyed the yakisoba. And the food came out pretty quick for a busy evening. I liked that they had outdoor seating for the nice weather. read more

The food is good, especially for the area! The cocktails are potent, but tasty. They do have a DJ on some nights. Volume is loud. Usually, way better to sit indoors. Good for groups. Hablan español. They have hookah service-- now you know. Fun place: Menu has lots of options. Pitchers, bottles, beers This is definitely a scene. read more

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Literally my favoriteeeeee Asian fusion restaurants. They have sushi combinations that are one of one that make this place so unique. They even put plantains in the sushi! Amazing. The service is always speedy and friendly. The ambiance gives lounge vibes and some nights the music may be on the louder side, depending if you're into that or not. I'd def recommend to try the Lobster & Steak roll and the Richie Ricardo roll. Thank me later ;) read more

Amazing service and amazing food! Diego served us and he was nothing short of remarkable. The sushi was top tier!! Will definitely come again when I'm in Brooklyn read more

First time coming here and it was amazing! Must try if you want a fun dinner vibe and to try Dominican inspired sushi. Our server Carlos was really kind and knowledgeable and gave us the best recommendations. If you love reggaeton this is also a great spot for a great playlist while you eat. We got the Peje y Parcha, which had smoked salmon, salmon tempura, avocado, and bacon with a passion fruit sauce. We also got the Mexicano, El Campesino, and El Montro and they were amazing. Thanks again to Carlos for the best recommendations, awesome sense of humor and amazing service! read more

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Everything Is Always Great Never Had A Bad Experience. Forgot The Waitress Name. However She Was Excellent read more

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Was a little disappointed with the quality of the food and the taste. Definitely more Dominican than Japanese infused. Not sure if I would go back. read more

Mama Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - New York, New York

the sushi gave us scombroid poisoning. i dont know of youve ever hesrd of it but within 10min-2hrs u get crazy itchy, vomit, nausea, headache. DO NOT EAT HERE. also sushi was just like overall trash. read more

Delicious food, great drinks, good service. Only downside is the price but that's expected in Manhattan.

If your ever uptown and need a good happy hour with A1 service I'm telling you this restaurant is my go to . The music is jumping the food don't stand a chance once it hit the table the drinks are so good the only thing u have to worry about is parking . Please make this your next stop even if u just finished shopping don't walk run read more

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The El Mocano Roll is my favorite. The short rib and sweet plantain sushi is so good and creative. I ordered this every time I go and every time I forget to take a picture because I eat it as soon as it hits the table I have also gotten delivery before and they prepared the food quickly so it's always done by the time I arrive they have a good happy Hour. If you were looking for a neighborhood place for a good deal on drinks and appetizers, the bartenders are nice. I would say this place is more of a dinner evening night spot just by the dark decor and also late in the evening they have hookah so it kinda gives it a club type atmosphere. read more

Worse service ever! Second time doing take out and they took almost an hour to make three sushi rolls! Not only that but it was made incorrectly! I went there to order and was told to wait a few minutes it will be out in no time. Because I didn't tip her she took longer. When I asked her she ignored me! read more

I really love this sushi spot. It's super creative with a unique twist of Dominican flavors in their sushi rolls. It's kind of iconic, you know? Whoever thought of adding salami and mangu to a roll really nailed it. The atmosphere is lively and fun, and they even play great music. Plus, you can enjoy hookah if you're into that. I'm just so happy that I don't have to choose between my love for Dominican food and sushi anymore read more

Mama Sushi - California Roll Rock Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - New York, New York

Came here with some queer friends and my mom. Never felt so unwelcome. We love to support our people. Love Dominican food. 5 of us- We spent over $300 to be told we stood too long- they made our table smaller and persuaded us to leave. Manager told me multiple times they would give us another table to make it larger and never did. It was weird. The management and service was shady, they definitely made it apparent that our presence was unwanted. But the food was great! -Indya Moore read more

This is my favorite locations! always get amazing service and Great hospitality especially from Katie my favorite waitress. Who" always go above and beyond to make sure my dining experience is incredible. However, I just wish there was a bottomless drink option for brunch. read more

Mama Sushi - Lobster and steak roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - New York, New York