*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 Steak & Sushi - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

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

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

See all

Service: 4/5 Food: 3/5 Ambiance: casual, but you can still go for date night They offer good birthday perks: $20 off on your birthday + $10 off on your half birthday. Being in the theater district means that it's popular amongst tourists + a little overpriced. Also, I think the manager and some of the workers speak cantonese. What I Ordered: Gramercy Roll- jalapeños were too spicy for me, but the rest was good read more

RA Steak & Sushi - GRAMERCY ROLL - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

The atmosphere seemed like a little a fast food place but large with plenty of seating. Not very crowded at all. The lobster spring rolls seems too soft like it wasn't fully cooked. It may've been prepared in advance or sitting around since it wasn't fresh and had no taste of lobster. The Calamari was extra crispy but more of like onion rings so you didn't really taste the calamari although they were an interesting change. Both pokes were good although I would've preferred more fish. Not much sauce but I actually prefer that rather than the other extreme. The signature rolls were good but all seemed to have too much cream cheese or peppers. Not sure why that is popular but i prefer to taste the fish rather than mask it. The service was fine and attentive but occasionally forgot when we asked to a fork, more water, and extra napkins. Good location but better options around the area. read more

See all

Came here ravenous after my initial lunch plans fell thru. RA was close by and has seating available. They were planning for a party of 60 while I was seated so not sure if this played a factor in the service. I was dining solo but people seated after me were seen before I was.... did I mention I was ravenous? I ordered a lychee martini and the hibachi filet and shrimp combo which came with sauteed veggies and their signature fried rice. I requested the filet medium rare. My drink came out almost immediately which I had to sip slowly. I didn't want to drink too quickly on an empty stomach. It was great! The large party came in about 15 mins after I did. They were on their apps and I still hadn't received my meal. I came in at 120. My meal came at 158. The filet was diced up and over cooked. At this point I was too hungry and needed to make my way to the theater. The veggies were delicious- would have loved more. The shrimp were perfectly cooked. The seemed a bit dry, i think perhaps made with brown rice. My total for a drink and a meal came to $75 which was a little steep but I came hungry and left fed. It served its purpose. read more

Came here once and they had me in and out in twenty minutes with a delicious meal. I told everyone at the office about it. Returned a year later and it was one of those scenarios where it was clear that the waitstaff was operating more on "tourist time" than "we need to get back to work" time. read more

Sunny the bartender at RA Sushi is wonderful and always waits to place our order right at Happy Hour start. Eventhough we live in LA, RA Sushi and its staff has always made us feel like we are locals. Christopher the manager is one of upbeat and a pro at good morale. He makes his staff have a good day and it is fun to watch. The food is high in quality and they have great deals on Sake and Sake Bombs and Sauvignon Blanc. Go here before your broadway shows or even for a mid-day relax and chill. read more

My family and I decided to have dinner at RA Sushi in midtown Manhattan a few weeks ago. It turned out to be a frustrating and disappointing experience . I have not seen a restaurant with customers on coats and jackets as the place was too darn cold. Top it with cold food, stiff chicken and sushi that's not fresh and falls apart. What Happened??? Are you all trying to live up to the bad reviews that you have been getting recently? Unbelievable. read more

I got a $20 birthday gift certificate from them and decided to check them out. I used to go to the UwS location but sadly saw it closed and made the trip to Times Square. The service was great; everyone was so friendly and accommodating. To use the certificate, you had to come on a weekday (Monday-Thursday) for dine in service only. We went at 7:30 on a Wednesday and the restaurant was about 1/4 full. It's a large space, huge bar and lots of tables. I'm giving them three stars because I wasn't a fan of the sushi. We ordered the sushi platter for two $80 which came with 4 rolls and 12 other sushi pieces. It was enough for two people but the quality of the sushi didn't impress me. I didn't like their version of spicy Mayo, specifically in the spicy tuna roll. Even with another free $20, I don't think I will be returning. The location for locals is not fun to get to and the quality of the sushi wasn't great! There are plenty of other great sushi spots much closer to me. read more

RA Steak & Sushi - Sushi for Two $80 - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

Went to a Broadway show so we were crushed for time and decided to eat here. The sushi was great at least what we ordered. It was crowded but fun. read more

We came here right after seeing a Broadway show (Hell's Kitchen!) so maybe we were just really hungry, but the food did satisfy our hunger! We got the pork gyozas, rackin fried rice with crab, and crunchy shrimp tempura roll. The rackin fried rice was a bit salty but I loved that they had an option to have crab. I loved the crunchy shrimp tempura roll and the pork gyozas. They definitely satisfied my food cravings after the show! The servers were really nice and were very attentive on refilling our water glasses and checking in on us to see if we needed anything else. read more

See all

Waygu Australia fried rice and waygu beef Sushi rolls Beverage alcohol with extra ice restaurant read more

I had a great experience at RA Sushi. The service and rolls were phenomenal! To be completely honest, I have/would only come here for Happy Hour or if I had one of their $20 gift certificates (you get them for your half birthday and your birthday!) because it's just so expensive. Don't get me wrong, the fish is really fresh and theirs rolls are unique and delicious, but there are also other places that have just use good rolls and they're not nearly as much. However, if you have the money then by means! Like I said, it's a great place with such delicious food and I wish I had the budget to come anytime. On that note, highly highly recommend signing up for their mailing list ($10 off bill) so you can get the $20 half birthday and birthday certificates! They have strict guidelines (e.g. you have to print it, can't use during hh) but it's literally $20 with no minimum or anything!! The Happy Hour specials are great and it's Monday-Saturday from 3-6pm and includes snacks, rolls and drink specials!! Highly recommend- inside was clean and cute, staff was great and overall experience was excellent. read more

See all

What an AMAZING dining experience we had after arriving from Washington DC! The Manager Christopher welcomed us at the door, we asked to be seated at the bar in which we received PHENOMENAL service from Tiara! The DJ arrived at 7pm and it was a whole vibe! The sushi was fresh and quite tasty! We will make it a point to drop here everytime in the city! Thank You! read more

Great drink and sushi options n Times Square! Monday "all day" happy hour - wow. Full and didn't overspend! read more

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

This place was honestly just okay. We came here because if you sign up on the website and add your birthday they send you a $20 gift card to use Monday-Thursday. We ordered the sushi for 2 platter which came with spicy tuna yellowtail salmon tobiko and a few other pieces I cannot remember. The sushi itself was good but nothing great which is why I gave this place 3 stars. The spicy mayo was spicy but also tasted like they put a lot of citrus in there which gave it an odd taste compared to other spicy mayos I've tried. The service I will say was excellent. They were quick and checked in with us and always had a smile. It's because of the service I would return but I would try an entree that wasn't sushi. I would also wait until I got another birthday coupon as this place is expensive given it's location in Times Square. The restaurant itself is decently sized and played modern music, stuff you would hear on Z100 if you're a local New Yorker. read more

RA Steak & Sushi - Sushi for Two - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

We went to have a quick bite before our show. The service was excellent and the decor was pretty. The food was tasty, except for a few items as described in my pics. I would definitely go back for the happy hour mocktails!! read more

See all

Great sushi restaurant if you're in the area for a show. Quick service and good sushi. read more

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

See all

Impeccable and attentive service. The manager was warm and engaging. The sushi is world class. I eat a lot of sushi and it was. Super fresh and very well made. read more

I've been wanting to check this place out. RA Sushi Sushi was the former Haru, and they have the same setup as Haru. Service was busy! I reviewed what others have written about their experiences, and based on what I've read, the Chilean Sea bass was the way to go. The ambiance was buzzing and noisy because it was happy hour and prime time dinner. The Chilean Sea bass was very good. The fish was grilled perfectly, and the asparagus had the perfect bite. I loved the pumpkin puree. I decided not to get intoxicated, so I got the passion fruit mojito mocktail. I would definitely return for happy hour. read more

See all

Great food great atmosphere fantastic staff. Will definitely be coming back every time I'm in the city

I had a great time at RA Sushi! The service was wonderful and the food came out quickly.

Very nice sushi restaurant right in Times Square. Junita, the bartender was attentive and took great care of me. The chicken hibachi and calamari were amazing, and the presentation of the food was beautiful. The service was great here, the managers Chris and Annie stopped by to ensure I was being taken care of and they were extremely welcoming. Great atmosphere and service all around. read more

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

Came during happy hour and had a few $3 sakes. Happy hour is definitely the time to come here. We ordered Ra Ra shrimp, wagyu sliders, and a California roll. Ra Ra shrimp was my favorite. read more

RA Steak & Sushi - Rara Shrimp and Wagyu Sliders - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

Great shareable plates to enjoy with your friends! Try everything. It'll be good! Have fun!! read more

See all

Ra Sushi is great. We had a wonderful time and everyone was incredibly kind. We really enjoyed ourselves and they were super careful about allergies. read more

Wednesday night out for a Broadway show, but first: Sushi! We were all set with our tickets to go see Harry Potter & the Cursed Child at the Lyric Theater on 43rd St and RA Sushi is perfectly located directly across the street. A 5:30pm reservation is also perfect for the 7pm showtime. My sister even had a 1/2 price parking pass for the Icon parking garage next door, so everything was within less than 1/2 block walk. Seated in the back, we started with appetizers and then entrees. Everything came out at a fast clip and we were finished in plenty of time for the 7 o'clock curtain. Gyoza, Agedashi Tofu and a Gramercy Roll started us off. All were very tasty. My 2 sister's entrees: Chilean Sea Bass and Teriyaki Chicken, both perfectly grilled and seasoned. My wife's Chirashi Poké Bowl looked awesome, but she polished it off and I didn't see a piece of fish, just got a single edamame bean. But my Hibachi Filet Mignon and Scallops was perfect also, with grilled tender pieces of beef tenderloin and medium sized sea scallops accompanied by grilled mushrooms and vegetables and a mound of fried rice. RA is a great place for pre-show dinner and being in the heart of the theater district, the convenience just can't be beat. My only regret was that we didn't get here even earlier to enjoy the Happy Hour specials. read more

See all

Just stopped for lunch in mesa and enjoyed eating outside. Tara recommended the garlic edemame and it was delicious. Had the combo lunch and the sushi, miso and salad was excellent. read more

Omg, Chris is so nice! He showed us so much hospitality--it's honestly crazy how generous he is!

The food was so good! The GM, sushi chefs, and servers were all super attentive and so kind! I felt so taken care of and stuffed from deliciousness by the end of my meal. The salmon and yellowtail nigiri were my favorite especially with a side of ponzu! read more

See all

Update from feb 18 2026 review- we gave this place another chance after another manager reached out to us. Better than last time for sure. Thanks to Annie and Chris for going the extra mile. There seems to still be kinks in terms of accuracy of food items ordered and what actually arrived even though the to go order was repeated twice on the phone. Not sure why the kitchen doesn't seem to be getting the memo on this issue, but what did arrive was better quality than before. Some items were missing or replaced compared to menu description. We hope they take this feedback into account - but the effort was appreciated. read more

Shoutout to servers, but poor management. Didn't accept a printed certificate (gave it in before I ordered and management said ok) because bar code wouldn't scan. So ended up paying full price on regular menu with a 'small' 17% discount. Also took away my takeout order that I placed for no reason. Like I couldn't afford it?? Also promised drinks (just tea and one soda) would be taken off the bill, but bill still came with charges. By that point I'm done and wanted out. Just want to emphasize my servers were wonderful, but management need to learn how to honor a certificate and maybe they could speak with the corporate about it and not it's on me to do so. read more

RA Steak & Sushi - Seems to have gotten smaller too - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

See all

Christian was AMAZING! Food was incredible and the service was TOP NOTCH!! He made the experience- would HIGHLY recommend asking for him!

By far, the most phenomenal service and freshly made sushi we've ever had! First things first - CUSTOMER SERVICE 1000000000% - Tiara and (Chris - the manager) were exceptional. Tiara, was running the bar area like an absolute CHAMP! Come to find out, she'd only been there 2 weeks! I cannot describe how amazing her personality is! And then we met the manager Chris - who is doing a phenomenal job running the place! Absolutely wonderful atmosphere, the lighting is perfect for a cozy ambiance & the noise level was moderate. Now let's talk sushi - JUST ORDER IT. You will not be disappointed in this experience. After a week in New York (coming from Arkansas) - it was the absolute BEST food/drink experience we had all week. We can't recommend RA Sushi Bar enough! read more

See all

This sushi spot was lit! Best sushi I've had around here, staff was super chill and nice. Big ups to them, highly appreciate it.

Decided to stop by after a long work week. The food was AMAZING. I had the Spicy Salmon Jalapeño roll, glass of Pepsi with a sliced lemon. The salmon tasted nice and fresh with pieces of fresh jalapeños for a lil kick. Customer Service was friendly and and helpful. It was a little busy however, there was not a long wait to be seated nor to get served. The ambience was very nice for a date night, family night or a chill night. I think this will be my Sushi spot now..I REALLY enjoyed. Try 'em! read more

Delicious rolls and spicy tuna rice cakes! So stylish and beautifully plated. Went after watching &Juliet on Broadway. They were closing by 10pm but seated us and were accommodating. read more

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

See all

Came by for dinner the other night and it was a mediocre experience. Being near Times Square, this was catered to tourists. We were placed in the back room and our server wore a mask and vinyl gloves. Started off with the ceviche taco and it was lackluster. It was bland and the corn taco was rather bitter. The chicken dumplings were also lackluster as the chicken was rather dry. The miso black cod was a perfect small plate. The fish was delicately grilled over a bed of lightly grilled and chopped up asparagus. The tempura shrimp was lackluster as this came out slightly cold and the breading was rather thick. read more

See all

Great restaurant with an amazing staff. I immediately felt welcomed by the manager. The bartender Carrol gave us amazing service and laughs while at the bar. lastly, the food and drinks were yummy. I would recommend to friends. read more

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

See all