This review is for the happy hour--a great deal price-wise and everything we got was fresh. Cucumber salad for just $3 was just cucumber and dressing but I enjoyed it. The sushi rolls were just 4 pieces each but had a lot of fish inside! A lot of the photos show the take out but the interior was a cute spot and was a fairly quiet but still lively ambiance. Staff was a tad on the slower side but nice. read more

Quick friendly service, AMAZING food, very reasonable prices - loved the food, the sake, the staff, the music ! Highly recommend!

Great place to stop by for some sushi. I've ordered to go and eaten in the restaurant and both experiences were great. The restaurant is small and there's not too many seats. Fish is fresh. It's only 4 pieces per roll but the rolls are chunky. My favorite was the salmon avocado. Sushi tacos were also great. read more

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Living in NYC as a sushi lover means constantly searching for new places that can fulfill your regular takeout needs. Sadly, for the most part, this city now consists of super high end omakase or super low end takeout and not much in between. The days of reliable, quality sushi spots where you can get quality rolls with fresh fish are mostly long gone. Which is why I get so excited when I find spots like Mikado, Poke and Goal (all UES) which offer good fish / rolls without having to commit to crazy omakase experiences. Mikado follows a somewhat similar experience as Sugarfish, offering set roll packages that come in neatly packaged boxes. We got the basics - spicy tuna, California, shrimp tempura etc and all were fresh and quite good. Had some apps too (don't sleep on the pickled cucumber salad, it's fire!) which were all good. Prices fair as well. Def will mix into the rotation ! read more

Mikado has quickly become one of my new favorite sushi spots. I have only had Mikado for delivery but sushi is still fresh and delicious. I ordered the 4 roll maki set with spicy tuna, spicy yellowtail, scallop yuzu, and eel avocado. I also got the crispy rice which was delicious. I can't wait to try more! read more

Mikado - 4 Roll Maki Set (spicy tuna, spicy yellowtail, scallop yuzu, eel avocado) - Sushi Bars Near Me - New York, New York

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I got delivery from Mikado, opting for the salmon ikura don, miso soup, and edamame. Salmon was fresh. The extra herbs they put into the rice bowl made the meal very fragrant which I really liked! I'd definitely get delivery from here again to get my salmon fix read more

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Favorite HH in the city currently. $6 rolls and $3 beers so you can't beat that. Also recommend the lychee martini! The rolls are pretty big too read more

So pleasantly surprised! As an OG Sugarfish LA fan, I've found most of the copy sushi box types to be way overpriced and low on quality - but not the case here. We ordered the sushi and maki set and scallop with rice dish. The sushi and maki were totally stand out! The fish was so fresh and melt in your mouth, and the maki were three times the size of what you typically get in NY. Great flavors too on the nigiri. Scallops were nicely done as well and the rice had great texture and flavor. A rare find where I'd say the quality totally lives up to the price. Yum! read more

Mikado - Bound Scallop Rice - Sushi Bars Near Me - New York, New York

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Love love loveeee this place! They have the best happy hour in all of New York City. I almost want to keep it to myself but I can't because they deserve the recognition! Everything I've tried here has been wonderful from their sushi to their drinks! My personal favs are the spicy kani crunchy roll and the sushi tacos, but everything I've had has been a 10/10! The staff is wonderful, very kind and attentive! Only once, I've been here and it took a little while for the check but other than that, very very accommodating. The ambience is nice, it's dimly lit and the tables are well spaced out. I love the glassware they use, super chic. I just wish there was bar seating like their other location! I'll always come here for a cheap bite with high quality food. read more

Great service. Amazing food - five stars- fresh, and artistic presentation. Modern, clean and tatsteful decor. Small and intimate space but comfy and beautiful. The only suggestion: to serve filtered water - tap is very bleachy which we had to mask with lemon slices. read more

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Absolutely disgraceful experience. We called Mikado ahead and were explicitly told they'd hold a table for us--we were just 10 minutes away, walking with my elderly mother (who has multiple disabilities), my wife, and our two toddlers. Upon arrival, they completely denied the promise and coldly told us they don't hold tables for anyone. No apology. No accountability. Just a smug "you'll have to wait 45 minutes." This wasn't just poor service--it was inhumane. You don't treat families, let alone a disabled senior, like that. In a city with hundreds of quality sushi options, Mikado proved they don't deserve anyone's time, trust, or business. Do better--or disappear read more

Hand rolls were done open like taco style so you see all the big cuts of fish. Tasted fresh. Seating for about 28 (14 tables). read more

Mikado - Salmon Avocado, yellowtail, and spicy tuna hand rolls. - Sushi Bars Near Me - New York, New York

Everything was so yummy, and I loved how fresh and flavorful each dish was! The staff were incredibly kind, attentive, and made the whole experience even more enjoyable. I'll definitely be coming back for more read more

Mikado - 4 Roll Maki Set 4 Roll Maki Set Miso Soup Teriyaki chicken Dumplings - Sushi Bars Near Me - New York, New York

Here's what you need to know: tiny little sushi place in manhattan's upper east side exceptional pricing, exceptional cleanliness, and absolutely excellent service (especially when you consider NYC). Food was fresh and very enjoyable. Decor is absolutely adorable with very charming tableware! We dined here at 1PM in the afternoon on Labor Day, and the restaurant was about 50% occupied and very comfortable. Quick service from the sushi chefs too. Note that 1 maki roll in 4 pieces at this restaurant, with generous fish. HIGHLY recommend. read more

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

Very solid option if you're craving sushi. We have only ordered delivery but the sushi sets and bowls are fantastic. I highly recommend getting the salmon ikura don and the Mikado deluxe set, which comes with a nicely sized toro maki. Prices are very reasonable as well. It was ~$55 for both. Worth a try! read more

I came here on a whim and was pleasantly surprised. The chef clearly takes pride in the food. My sashimi was fresh and sliced just right. The staff was warm and attentive. The place is simple but clean and relaxing. Will return for sure. read more

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

tldr; great quality, generous portions at unmatched prices but -1 for drippy AC and mediocre cocktail Stopped by for dinner with my boyfriend to satisfy our incessant sushi craving. We were seated at a table along the right wall, and were immediately greeted by AC condensation dripping on the table and on our laps on the booth side. It was quite annoying and unfortunately capped the review at four stars. Other than the drippy AC, the interior design was classy and modern, and great ambiance for a date night. The food was INCREDIBLE. We both had the bento sets ($27), which comes with salad or miso soup, a delightful and unique spicy tuna ball, one handroll of your choosing, and one rice bowl. My boyfriend had a Sapporo ($5) and I had the metropolitan cocktail ($12) which tasted fine but not really alcoholic at all (probably max 3 shots of soju). The hand rolls were the highlight for me, packed to the brim with fresh fish. We both had the unagi rice bowls, which also came with a generous portion of eel. We'll definitely be back, but hopefully they'll find a solution for the dripping AC for a better dining experience. read more

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The well-established excellence of this place continues with my visit. Their meals consistently impress. Their employees delivered service uniquely excellent. All items demonstrated quality preparation. In all honesty, this spot is extraordinary. read more

The sushi was top-notch. The fish was incredibly fresh, and the presentation was beautiful. The rolls had the perfect ratio of rice to fish, and the flavors were delicate and well-balanced. Will definitely come back. read more

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

Went to dine here last week. Great place (very cozy)!!!! The waitstaff are so friendly! Food are generally good to great. The hot food is not really authentic but the sushi are great Would recommend. read more

Mikado - Sushi Set (8 pieces - Chef Choice) - Sushi Bars Near Me - New York, New York

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Ordered lunch from here about four times this year, and the quality of the sushi is consistently fresh. I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed the squash scallop dish. The scallops were perfectly cooked, and the squash soup was both delicious and uniquely flavorful. read more

I ordered pick up from this location and thought that the sushi was good, but not amazing. The rolls are definitely large, but I usually like when the rice is on the outside. The seaweed was a bit hard to chew so it probably would have been better if the rice was on the outside. The fish tasted fresh and the edamame was a nice touch. I didn't like the ginger dressing because it was too sweet so I ended up throwing away the salad. Overall, it's a good place to try if you're in the area. read more

Mikado - Very good - Sushi Bars Near Me - New York, New York

I found pieces of plastic foam in my salmon ikura don, and I may have already eaten some before noticing it. When I informed the server, she simply asked if I wanted a replacement. I declined, and while the dish was not charged, I never received a single apology. The dismissive attitude made it seem as though waiving the charge was enough, when in fact this is a serious food safety issue. I left very upset by how casually the situation was handled. read more

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

Overall for being a brand new spot, the food and drinks were amazing, we made it in time during the lunch hours 11-3:30pm. Options of soup or salad, choice of 3 sushi rolls and a salmon,chicken , beef or shrimp teriyaki. I had the Asiahi beer that was great in flavor and fairly priced wit 5% alcohol. My wife tried the lavender lemonade which she rated at 9.5/10 The environment overall is fresh, clean, nice and calm vibe. Bathroom is super clean. Please give this spot a visit as other locations like this are hard to find in this area. Service was 10/10 Food- 9/10 Drinks-9/10 read more

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The lunch special is good, but the people that work there are awful. They are rude and dismissive. The rolls fall apart and you only get four pieces for a roll. There are better places in the area with fresher and better tasting sushi. This place is absolutely average and a bit overpriced if not for the lunch special. read more

Absolutely Disappointed, Cramped Seating, Poor Service, and Inedible Uni I hate to write reviews like this, but I feel it's best to put it out there so other diners can be aware We ate at Mikado Sushi tonight as a party of 3 and unfortunately, it was one of the most disappointing dining experiences we've had in a long time. Although the ambience is nice and they play soft classical music to make the space feel more elevated, overall this spot left much to be desired. We walked in without a reservation and agreed to wait, which was totally fine. But when we were finally seated, they crammed all three of us (two adults and a tall 16-year-old) at a tiny two-person table. This might work for a child, but for three adults (one of us is 6' tall), it was extremely uncomfortable. When we politely asked if we could move to a larger table once one opened up, the staff initially said yes but then later changed their mind. Service was inattentive from the start. We had to ask multiple times for water, and even then, we were met with annoyed expressions and borderline rudeness. No one ever checked in on us during the meal, and it wasn't until after we ate that someone finally came by without request with a water refill...too little, too late. Now onto the food, which was just as underwhelming: * Crispy rice appetizer ($14): Only 3 pieces, and they were hard, stale, and tasted like old oil. Crispy rice is one of my favorite dishes, and this version was honestly the worst I've had. * Tuna sushi: Just okay, but nothing memorable. * 4-hand roll special (maki option): We expected 6 pieces per roll, as is typical, but got just 4. My son took a few bites and said, "Doesn't this taste like buffet sushi?" which really says it all. * Deluxe sushi platter: The sushi was unpleasantly fishy (like the fish has been out awhile) and the toro scallion roll lacked flavor. The rice was hard and lacked the typical sushi vinegar seasoning. * Uni with truffle pâté ($20): As an avid uni eater, this was inedible. The texture was off like soft cartilage and it had a bitter, almost burning aftertaste. I rarely send anything back, but this was that bad. * Bluefin otoro ($18): Completely underwhelming bland, it didn't seem fresh, and strangely textured as if it had been pounded flat. * Chicken donburi ($22): My friend said it was chewy and dry, and the cheese was oddly sweet. I only tried the chicken, which I can confirm was not good. The total came to about $187 with tip, and while we had planned to tip 15% due to the poor service, the custom tip button was conveniently "broken," leaving 18% as the minimum option.. Final thoughts: Between the cramped seating, rude and inattentive service, and low-quality food, this meal was a complete miss. For the price, I expected at least one dish to be decent but sadly, nothing stood out in a good way. We left frustrated, disappointed, and honestly wishing we had gone somewhere else. Would not return, and cannot recommend. read more

Good, but only seems worth it to me for a happy hour visit. Service a bit slow and presentation of rolls are slightly choppy.

Came here for lunch earlier. The waiter was extremely attentive and constantly kept repouring my sake for me. Felt first class! The hand roll and bowl were delicious. The bowl which has sweet shrimp, fatty tuna, and uni is at a great value. I would say the bowl needs a little more rice. I wouldn't have been full if I didn't have the hand roll as well. Very calm decor inside. Will love to see them stick around! read more

Mikado - Crab handroll - Sushi Bars Near Me - New York, New York

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Yesterday I decided to try Mikado. I arrived shortly before their happy hour ended which is from 3:30 to 6:30. Before arriving I had planned to order a don and sake, but when they placed the happy hour menu in front of me, it was so cheap, I decided why not. Unfortunately, when you buy cheap, you don't get quality. I ordered a hot sake, shrimp shumai and 2 rolls. The sake was just okay, but very hot, which I appreciated. Can't complain for $5. The shumai was average and containing very little shrimp. The rolls consisted of 4 large pieces each with seaweed that was difficult to chew. Too big to put a complete roll in my mouth, I struggled trying to eat them without being messy. The shrimp tempura roll had very little shrimp, and the salmon avocado roll had fresh but a lesser quality salmon. On the menu it indicated the shumai was $6 and the rolls were $5, but they charged me $6 for the rolls and $5 for the shumai. Strange. The service was friendly and very swift. The inside of the restaurant is modern and small with table seating. It is incredibly noisy and busy, which makes it difficult to enjoy yourself. They do a booming business - people continuously in and out and endless delivery pickups. I guess people like the price. Because of the noise and the quality of the food, I don't plan to return, but I might try one of their other locations, which look more interesting. They are larger with better seating and probably less hassle. read more

I stumbled into this restaurant purely by chance. The people working here show exceptional warmth and chat with me. I'm at a loss for where to begin my praise of this place. The dishes display quality through taste and freshness. This place justifies its positive reputation. read more

Ordered 4 maki roll for take out for lunch, it's near my office. They're not traditional 6pieces per roll, it's 4 larger pieces per roll. It's still substantial amount for one. They had a promotion since this place is new, so think it's worth trying out. Sushi was fresh and well portioned. read more

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Great sushi, good presentation and taste, priced a bit high but still worth it. I will order again

Sushi was great! Tasted fresh and looked pretty. I picked up a to go order it was placed in a cute box. Will be back for in house dining. read more

Mikado - Sushi & Maki Lunch Set - Sushi Bars Near Me - New York, New York

I am so baggled by the Good Reviews, this is some of the worst sushi I've ever had in NYC. I ordered from this place on DoorDash, and I'm honestly confused by the positive reviews. This wasn't just mediocre sushi, it was bad. The flavors were bland and underwhelming, like the chef forgot to season anything. But the real horror came when I took a bite of one roll and immediately had to spit it out. It tasted like literal garbage. I'm not exaggerating when I say I might have nightmares about it. I'm no sushi expert, but I've had plenty of decent (and even cheap) sushi around the city. This was worse than gas station sushi. I'd eat sushi from any gas station before I'd try this again. Even the sides were a joke, tiny, sad portions of ginger and soy sauce that felt like an afterthought. Massively disappointing. Save your money and appetite. This place is not worth it. read more

Came here for a work lunch with my coworkers and really enjoyed it! The place had a laid back vibe to it, and it was easy for the 5 of us to get seated right away. We got the lunch special bento boxes which came with a miso soup, edamame, a crunchy tuna app, and a hand roll. For $22 this felt well worth it! Loved the crunchy tuna app, wish this was more common at places. I got the miso cod and the fish was perfectly flaky. Not sure what the orange puree was, but I was neutral on it. Would have preferred veggies with my bento the way everyone else had. read more

Mikado - Yuzu Cheese Cake - Sushi Bars Near Me - New York, New York

Great place to stop in for lunch! I got the 4 handroll lunch special. Honestly was pleasantly surprised how big they were! Super filling. Their spicy tuna was very good, a little crunch, noticeable spice. I also loved the Eel avocado one and the fresh sliced jalapeños on the yellowtail. I also had the green tea pudding it was so delicious. Service was great and attentive. read more

Mikado - Matcha Pudding - Sushi Bars Near Me - New York, New York

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Excellent service food price and ambiance!! I recommend!! Waiters are nice and attentive! The best! You won't regret it! You will come back!

I'm a fan of Happy Hour and Japanese fare ,so this one's perfect for me!! The place is pretty, not too big,not too small It's great for family,friends or solo I liked the sushi rolls the best, yummy,fresh and tasty . I liked the tacos, and cucumber salad I like my wine with the food too Great idea,only thing,I ended up spending more than I wanted,just couldn't stop myself Anyway, definitely good,but be prepared to wait for entry, they even call you to let you know you can come in. Worth it, plus good location in NYC . read more

unfortunately, we didn't have the best experience at this sushi spot. The service was slow and not very welcoming, and it didn't feel kid-friendly at all. As for the sushi, it was below average -- lacking in freshness and flavor. We were hoping for a better experience but sadly left disappointed. read more

Stopped by for a quick lunch after our couples massage. The restaurant is cute, has a very modern style look to it. I ordered the Gyudon which was very flavorful and delicious, exactly what you would expect! The chef and servers were very accommodating. Since I'm pregnant they were willing to fully cook the salmon to satisfy my craving! Would definitely stop by here again once this baby comes out and I'm back to eating raw!! read more

Mikado - Gyudon - Sushi Bars Near Me - New York, New York

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