Sushi Yasaka is hands down my favorite casual sushi spot. You can't beat the quality and the price…read more I've been on the hunt for a good casual sushi spot, I noticed that NY has more omakase than regular spots. This place has everything I want! Service is friendly and they're quick. I normally come during the weekends for their lunch deal, it's just TOO good. I get the miyaki lunch set which comes with 4 pc nigiri, 6 pc sashimi, 1 roll, and miso soup or salad. The quality of the fish is superb. The pieces just melt in my mouth!! Seriously the best, I can't get over it. Just look at the pictures, they don't lie. You can't go wrong, I've come for their regular dinner menu and the other dishes I got were great too. Overall, I highly highly highly recommend Sushi Yasaka. This place is such a gem, I love it and I can't wait to go back.

Local gem of a restaurant, just off of Broadway. They offer excellent sushi dishes and rolls…read more Plenty of signature rolls on the menu. There's also Omakase option, offered but not counter seating, served at your table. I totally recommend the spicy scallop roll, any of the sushi/sashimi entrees and the fried oysters. The oysters were really fresh, plump and juicy. The sushi and sashimi is very fresh and served at the perfect temp. Finely cut. Every piece we had was perfect. Salmon and tuna were the favorites. Reservations suggested at dinner time. There are also some steps at the entrance to the dining room.

Sat outside on a lovely May day for lunch. Friendly staff. Beautiful interior. Had sashimi and…read morestandard rolls with miso soups. Good quality and value. Will think of it in the future.

The food is pretty good, they have different options and price points. The atmosphere is pleasant,…read morestaff is accommodating, but the service is on the slow side and there might of been no more than 10 people in total when we were dining there.

I've been here twice, and both times were for my birthday, so I guess this place has officially…read morebecome part of my birthday tradition. This spot is tucked away and a little tricky to find. After heading down the stairs, you walk into a small, narrow space that is dimly lit and cozy. The staff was friendly and warm, always checking in throughout the night without being overbearing. It's 18 courses for $175, with some creative toppings and ingredient combination. Every piece was beautifully plated, and the flavors worked well together. There was a lot of variety, so each course felt a little different from the last. I really enjoyed the experience very much and will probably come back again...maybe another birthday.

Fun omakase spot! Friendly service and chef. Note that this is an Americanized sushi spot, and the…read moretoppings are untraditional and can be very rich. We went into this knowing that, and I particularly enjoyed the lobster/ikura and foie gras bites. At the same time, the toppings can be overpowering and heavy. I'd still prefer getting more traditional omakase, but it's worth checking out!

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!

The rice is not the correct texture. It's mushy, sticky, and starchy where it gets stuck all over…read moreyour teeth. I'm a sugarfish regular at many locations in Beverly Hills and nyc and this location has consistently had bad rice. I came here a second time hoping the rice was just off the last time. But it seems like the kitchen and manager does not know the standard for what the rice should be. One of the standouts of Sugarfish is the texture and airy fluffiness of the rice. This location has not followed it. Absolutely disappointing when I come to Sugarfish for this reason. Service is not great. Our plates were not cleared before our next plates came. My finished plates always used to be cleared. Now I had to move my empty plates myself for the server to put my next plate down.

Great location to avoid the crowds and long wait usually expected in all other locations as they do…read morenot take reservations. We came for lunch on memorial weekend and were sat immediately. The entire table ordered the mid tier set, everything was delicious and fresh and very satisfying. The server did not explain what we were being served at each time so I had to ask but other than that the service was good. We also had a bottle of wine and enjoyed or lunch very much. Tip and tax is included in the price which is great because you can budget your diner without overcharges. Would love a bit more light in the space as it was a bit dark but the decor is pretty and the tables are big enough to fit your food.

If everyone in Manhattan knew about this place, it'd be booked out a month in advance. It's that…read moregood and very reasonably priced.

This is a wonderful dining experience. I met a friend for dinner here ,we both ordered the 18…read morecourse Omakase and shared a bottle of the chefs recommendation for sake. The food is fresh, well presented,and the chef explained exactly what he was placing in front of us. Make a reservation enjoy the experience, savor the flavor. I'm pretty sure you'll leave with a smile on your face.

Found this lil spot after visiting the American museum of natural history, about a 5 mins walk…read moreaway. Glad to of found this place. Good prices overall! A dinner bento box w sushi for $27 got the chicken teriyaki.. was great and worth it! Came with ice cream as well. The Naruto sushi was good as well wasn't expecting that kind of sushi but was excellent. Service was great as well and its a cute little spot. Will be back again!

Walked in and was lucky to get seated on a Saturday evening. Service is no nonsense and quick. It's…read morea fairly small place I want to say smaller than their midtown location Ordered a shrimp tempura roll which was very well done. I will Order the tempura next time because this was so good The ramen (spicy miso) was good not great. But it was so filling. It's always a bummer when ramen turns out average but they made up with the other two dishes The noodles however was a nice surprise - very flavorful and nice.

This is out sushi delivery spot, always fresh, fast and solid…read more The rolls are great, the udon is comforting, perfect miso soup. Kani salad has mango pieces. Great place. Favs are seaweed salad, salmon avocado, shrimp tempura and udon noodles.

we were regulars and arrived one minute late for the lunch special. They refused to let us order…read morethe special. We had raced from the subway to make it. we will never eat there again.

Amazing omakase experience at Sushi Kaito!…read more Restaurant is small and intimate with only 12 seats at the counter. Wall art was very cute. The bench seating by the window was extra comfy. Servers welcomed us upon arriving with warm towels and an appetizer trio. We ordered a bottle of sake to share. They make sure they get down any allergies we may have before they start. Sushi chef paced our dining experience quite well. Each piece was expertly prepared to perfection. We just did the 17 course. One of the best omakase experiences we have had. 10/10 recommend

$115pp Great…read moretraditional omakase, good quality fish, and funny old chef. Nothing stood out specifically, but it was good and enjoyable.

If you're looking for an affordable omakase spot in the UWS, Sushi Masu offers a $58 11 course…read moretable-side omakase (not the sushi counter). If you do want a sushi counter experience, they offer a $49 12 course Lunch Omakase between 12 noon and 2PM. I did the 11 course table-side omakase, where they served an appetizer, then the nigiri pieces three at a time, then ended with a handroll. Overall, it's a good experience and tasted pretty decent.

We had a wonderful time at Sushi Masu! I got the 11 course omakase and my friends got the sashimi…read moreand yellowtail plates. No complaints on the fish! The price point and value is great. I do wish they have real wasabi (or at least give the option to add) The night we went we were the only group in there for a good while - I wonder if making reservations easier (no deposit) would help them attract more diners. Overall I recommend this place if you're in the area!