A special thank you to bartender China, who was friendly, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout our visit. Her positive attitude and excellent customer service really made the experience even better. I will definitely be back and highly recommend this place! read more

Was treated like absolute royalty! The food was top tier . My wife and i will definitely be back

Just as delicious as the one I'd been to in SoCal years ago. Yummy sushi, tempura, & salad. Plus some of the best edamame I've ever had. Anywhere. The seasoning was amazing. The service was very good and they remodeled very well. Totally different than the last sushi place that was there, but still a great vibe and convenient location. read more

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Just don't do it. Came here late after a show. Was less than 1/4 full but the service was still bad. Long wait for a server to show up, then he would totally vanish for very long stretches which was a bummer because it took him a couple passes to finally bring my beer. Food was just bad. Low quality fish, sloppily made, bland rolls, the seared tuna was just kind if grey and the sauce was congealed like it had been sitting out for a while, which - best case! - it had because, see: server. Given the blah-to-gross food they served, the prices were atrocious. Sure, NYC/Times Square etc but to charge $30 for a garbage roll is insulting. The next day I paid $30 for two *delightful* rolls in Chelsea Market, (one of which had tons of fresh fricken lobster.) Looking for the listing to write this review was surprised to see it's a chain. Dunno if that makes it more or less surprising. Describing this takes more effort than went into any part of this meal/you-should-have-known-better tax. But if it stops just one person from wasting an NYC meal slot on this place it will have been worth it! read more

Close to time square was walking distance from our hotel. Service was slow and looked like they were working with limited staff. Staff were very friendly we had Sandy she was very nice. They have lunch options, HH and main menu. There is a lot of variety to choose from and options for everyone. We went with the sushi rice which looked yummy but was very overcooked making it extremely chewy. Gramercy roll was the best came with yellow tail, salmon and tuna. It was perfect. My favorite was the garlic fried rice. SO good I could have just eaten that. We also got a green salmon salad mixed with the right amount of citrus and nuts. Over good experience. read more

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Great happy hour 3 to 6 PM food and drink specials. It's really a wonderful place- great ambience, friendly waitress. And the food was bomb.

Not a bad restaurant to dine at before or after a Broadway Show. Came here on a Wednesday evening after work with a friend. Didn't really need a reservation as there was still a handful of available tables to sit at, including the sushi bar. They had a Valentine's Day special where they were offering Surf N Turf ($54), so I ended up getting that. This was served with hibachi vegetables and white rice along with a half lobster, which the meat has been pried out and cut into smaller pieces, and hibachi filet, which they cut into cubes. I ordered the filet medium-rare, but it felt like it came out closer to medium-well done. My buddy I got dinner with ordered the Wagyu of the World section. This was a three course menu that costs $69 per person. He choose the A5 Japanese Wagyu Tokyo Broil and got the meat rare, which turned out to be a good move as they overcook their meat. This came with an onion soup, ichi no salad, wagyu fried rice, and hibachi vegetables. read more

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Food: This place officially took the #1 spot as our favorite sushi restaurant! My husband and I are avid sushi lovers (cooked rolls only!), and everything tasted incredibly fresh. You could tell with every bite that the ingredients were high quality. The spicy mayo was also really good, not too thick or overly creamy, just the right consistency. We originally wanted to order the chicken hibachi, but they weren't able to substitute or remove the filet mignon, so we ended up skipping it. It wasn't a big deal for us, just something to keep in mind if you're hoping to make substitutions. Service: We're pretty low-maintenance diners. We order everything we want upfront, ask for sauces on the side, and usually only need an occasional drink refill. The restaurant was busy, so it took a little while for someone to get to our table, but nothing unreasonable. After our food was served, we weren't checked on again, and we waited a bit for the check. That said, it didn't bother us since we didn't need anything else. I only mention it because I know some people prefer more attentive service. The staff was friendly, respectful, and welcoming throughout our visit. Atmosphere: The music was on the louder side, the lighting was dim, and the overall vibe felt like a classic New York restaurant spot. Overall: We had a great experience, and the freshness of the food was what really stood out. We'd definitely recommend it! read more

Can't go wrong with this spot. Love the variety of sushi here, everything was so fresh and delicious. Great quality of food and flavorful cocktails. Hazel was our amazing server, he provided some recommendations on specialty rolls. The holy crab roll and chili ponzu yellowtail roll were my favorites. The baked stuffed salmon and cold water lobster fried rice is a must have. Their signature cocktail, mermaid's brew was so tasty, highly recommend this drink. The variety of sweet mochi trio was the perfect dessert to end our dinner. The strawberry and mango mochi were my favorites. Dimly lit and nice ambiance, it was a quiet evening since I went on a Monday with friends. I would definitely come back and also check out their happy hour. read more

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Yikes! This is what we call "grocery store" sushi, which seems like a Good idea at the time but never really pans out. Giving extra stars for the friendly staff and the spicy tuna roll is good. We ended up getting the 'sushi for two' because the rolls on their own were wildly overpriced. Kudos for being open late(r) on a Monday night! read more

RA Sushi - Sushi for 2 - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

My daughter wanted to try los tacos number one right next-door and when I saw the tacos, I immediately said I was not eating there. I was lucky enough to find this place right next-door and it was happy hour so I got a spicy tuna roll and two pieces of yellowtail and an edamame my side for only $16. What an amazing price right in Times Square and the sushi was very delicious. All of the food that we had in Times Square was pretty crappy. This was definitely the best place we ate in Times Square. read more

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They were so awesome they made me cry!!!!!!!!! Literally tears of joy!!!!!! The entire staff especially Levi and the women in charge the night I used my birthday discount blew me away in how well we were treated right down to the Pink T shirts in honor of breast cancer month. So EAT SIP DONATE WE DID! read more

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Me and a friend stopped in this restaurant for lunch. When I arrived I parked on the street nearby. I walked in and was greeted and sat at a booth. Levi was our server and he was nice! We had the tasting menu and we ordered: Spritz Up Your Life Old Fashioned Garlic Edamame Ra ckin Shrimp shrimp Tempura roll Ra ckin Roll Sake Flight Hibachi Filet mignon and chicken Seafood Udon Toasted Cheesecake Chocolate Brownie The food and drinks were so good! My favorite was the Udon! All in all an amazing experience! read more

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I loved Ra when it was opened in Baltimore. Visited one in nyc. Great food. Service is great. Corn place. Pretty dark inside. With red theme. Got the wings. Delicious. Salad great. Tuna salad amazing. All fresh tasting. Fast service But no more cucumbers salad. That was my favorite. Warm sake was great too. Try if in the area. It was pretty empty. So not much of a vibe. But i was ok with it read more

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My partner has been raving about Ra Sushi for a long time, and I finally got to try it out this past week. We went for dinner, and the place was pretty crowded, but there was no wait and we were seated right away. We started with one of the shareables, which was okay, and for my entree I got the shrimp hibachi burrito. It was filling, but flavorless without the sauce that came with it. I thought the food was all overpriced and our waitress was sort of pushy. Nothing was bad, just typical Times Square fare. read more

RA Sushi - shrimp hibachi burrito - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

From the moment we walked in, the place made a great first impression. We were greeted quickly and didn't have to wait long at the door. The lighting was dim but not too dark -- very calming and perfect for a relaxed meal. It also wasn't crowded at the time, which made the atmosphere even nicer. It did take a little over 10 minutes for our waiter to come back and take our order, but he was very sweet and polite. Looking at the menu, I personally wished there were photos. I'm not very familiar with sushi or Japanese dishes, so it would've helped to see what the rolls looked like before ordering -- but that's just my preference. Now the food -- SO good. Everything was well seasoned and not too salty. We ordered the Ra'ckin Shrimp, the crunchy shrimp tempura roll, and classic California rolls, and all of them were 10/10. Definitely would come back! read more

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The only explanation for good reviews for this restaurant are out-of-town tourists who have no idea what sushi should be. We arrived at RA at around 1pm on a Tuesday. I'd estimate the restaurant to be half full. We waited a full 20 minutes before any server came by even to give us water, much less take our order. The three of us ordered some simple rolls and again waited about 15 minutes. The waiter eventually came by with a single lukewarm miso soup for the one at our table of three that ordered a special roll. I politely asked the server to comp the other two a bowl of soup since it was now 1:40 and we were starving. Thankfully two more lukewarm soups arrived in short order. What eventually came to the table were three rolls with cold rice that barely tasted of Japanese rice vinegar, and fell apart (not something one would expect from Japanese sticky rice). My fish was flavorless and the salad that came with my special roll looked like last week's pick. Our bill totaled close to $100 for three of us after a generous tip considering the lackluster service. Garbage tourist spot. Don't go. read more

Per RA Sushi's IG bio, they acquired Haru and it's a new owner but the same team. I bring this up because I'd go to Haru frequently before seeing a Broadway show and go to their old location downtown by an old apartment of mine. I have not been back to RA/formerly Haru since the pandemic though and I don't know if they're just trying to claim they have the same team to get its loyal customers, but the experience felt completely different? The flavor was just missing across the board. I ordered the Wagyu beef (the Australian filet cut), but it was overcooked and my medium rare request was cooked medium. The taste was bland - from the steak to the fried rice and hibachi veggies it came with. I didn't even bother packing the leftovers in a to-go bag. The onion soup, however, was surprisingly good, and I did enjoy the tuna crispy rice from the happy hour menu. My Tito's mule was watered down and the salad's dressing was overly tangy. The service was attentive and despite it being really busy, the server checked in on us, so no complaints there, but the food really felt like a miss. The spring rolls from the happy hour menu were just okay, and my dinner companion who ordered chicken teriyaki described it as "fine," nothing special. I kind of wish I had ventured somewhere new rather than trying to relive the nostalgia of Haru. read more

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This is one of my favorite restaurants OF ALL TIME!!! Everything about this place is amazing!! I love the staff, ambiance, and the food. The restaurant itself is so beautifully decorated and I love the atmosphere it provides with the lighting. I have come here many times and my favorite item by far is the garlic edamame. I don't know what sauce is on it or how it's so good but I literally DREAM about it. Also, the sushi is so delicious and the drinks were incredible and unique. I would recommend this place to anyone in a heartbeat. read more

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Visiting this RA Sushi took me back to the days that I would frequent the RA sushi in Baltimore all the time. It used to be the only place that I would get sushi. I love their bento boxes and my all time favorite roll their Viva Las Vegas roll. It's very filling. This location specifically had great service and the restaurant was spacious, bathrooms were clean. Bonus points about RA Sushi is that if you join their rewards program they'll send you a gift card during your birthday (or maybe it's your half birthday) but either way it's the perfect treat. Check it out if you're in Times Square NYC or Baltimore, MD! read more

Chyna is the best!!! 5 stars for service, she was so friendly and helpful ‍ the happy hour is amazing here and food came out so fast. Definitely recommend !! read more

Go during happy hour! We went right before a show, ordered 2 rounds of drinks (sake, wine, lychee martini), and whole bunch of dishes (skewered chicken, pork gyoza, California roll, tuna roll, salmon roll, chips and dip, shrimp tempura) and the bill was $91 total for two people. They also had $45 per person option for restaurant week and the selections looked amazing. Our server was friendly and quick. Ambiance was calm and not rushed, which is saying a lot for a lace in the heart of Times Square and theater district. Loved it! read more

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Have been coming here again recently and it is awesome! As always Great service and attentive staff. Had edamame to start and the yellowtail. Excellent. Good texture and form edamame. Asked for ponzu for the yellowtail and it needs it Sushi and sashimi for two was the entrée. It was as usual a cornucopia of sushi and sashimi. Particularly love the salmon and yellowtail. The tuna was of the highest quality, dark muscle and very firm. A very satisfying dish. I recommend this place. read more

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Great food and drinks with a good happy hour deals. Fast and prompt service which was nice before attending the theater. read more

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The service was very good, food was delicious and the attention was very good. Ambiance is always very pleasant. read more

We were one of two tables in the whole place yet it took 25 minutes for someone to come take our order. Then they told us that they weren't doing happy hours for the Valentine's holiday, but it wasn't Valentine's Day and it didn't say that on their website. We specifically came for happy hour. We were given venues and it took at least another 10 minutes for someone to come back and take our order. read more

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One of the worst meals I've had in a long while. Came here for use of my half birthday coupon and doubt I'll ever be back. The crispy rice was hard to chew, a small bowl of miso soup $8, a lycheetini that I couldn't even finish, but worst of all the fish smelled a little fishy... never a good sign at a sushi joint. There was also a bug on the table. I will say the pork gyoza was good and the hot sake comforting. But all in all skip this one! read more

best hh in the city! service was great! quality of sushi and drinks were amazing! would come again

An amazing meal with the most wonderful staff and management! Had to leave a star off because it's been months and their corporate office can't seem to get their rewards program to work! Very unresponsive at the corporate level! Parent company should learn customer service and how to make their customers feel valued from their restaurant staff! Fantastic restaurant, best happy hour...just don't bother signing up for their rewards program if you don't want to be frustrated! read more

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Chris the manager ..*chefs kiss* . Man, he doing mission work at this location. He brought REVERSE HAPPY HOUR to Times Square. That's Houston and South Florida energy right there. Not only did he help us update our accounts for the new system but he let us know about how much more amazing Ra Sushi just got. The reverse happy hour should be from 9-12 with drinks and bites being $3,$6,$9. I will be there entirely too much. Looking forward to it. read more

Yummy place to eat!!! Sushi is yummy! Service is lacking, especially if you go when the place first opens... read more

RA Sushi - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

We stopped for a late lunch after a busy day in the city. We were supposed to meet some family members for dinner in Times Square and we wanted to stay local for lunch. This place was a nice oasis from the busy street. We were greeted immediately and brought over to our table. The server took a little bit of time to come to us for some reason but then once we placed the order, the food arrive very fast. The sushi was nice and fresh and it was the perfect size for us. My husband order a beer and we order water. A Fiji bottle was served. The ambience was quiet and relaxing. read more

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Yummy ! Happy hour is the best ! Hidden gem in Times Square location ! I've try almost everything and was satisfied read more

RA Sushi - Crispy rice - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

The food and drinks were marvelous. The location was perfect for dinner and a show. Our server, Christian, was amazing and answered questions and provided the perfect recommendations. We're coming back when we return to the city! read more

I had a reservation at 5:30 and arrived at 5:20pm. They sat us right away but no server ever came. No "I'll be right with you", no waters just completely ignored. We flagged down the manager after 20 mins, she said someone would be right there but after 10 more we just left. read more

Overpriced for the selection and quality , even for NYC. The menu is very limited, especially for the sushi, and the flavor was mid at best. The service was ok. read more

Let me just tell you from the service to the general manager. Everything was top tier 10 out of 10 I highly recommend.!!! From the food to the drinks and let me tell you something about the dirty martini with Japanese gin to die for!!!! You have earned a lifetime patriot to this restaurant, I will be back with more people read more

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Consistently a good sushi happy hour with drink specials. Usually there is space at the bar. Good environment, sushi is delicious, but wish there were more HH options for sushi rolls. read more

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*2.5 stars* Unfortunately had to update my review after coming here again. We came on a Sunday for an earlier dinner and let me start by saying the service left a lot to be desired for. It's still probably your best shot for a sit down meal in the area without reservations, because it was petty empty when we came in around 5:30pm, but our food still took a while to arrive. All 3 of our entrees ended up being very mediocre and expensive. I had the salmon salad, but also tried my sisters' sushi rolls and everything was okay at best and not very filling. We ended up still being somewhat hungry when we left. Our waitress was also barely around and though polite, not very friendly and attentive. My sisters even ended up making a comment that it was their least favorite meal their weekend visiting (though the most expensive). Very disappointing experience especially after having a pleasant one the first time. Though I would still recommend coming here for happy hour deals, I can't say I would recommend coming here any other time. read more

RA Sushi - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

The food was good but the waiter (Akira) and manager (Chris) are what put this place over and above. They have happy hour even on Fridays nights. The ra ra shrimp was on point. read more

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