I have a confession to make!! Sasabune, I love you! I cheated on you and went to Sushi Yasuda because they had such a high rating. I'm a big fan of Sasabune but I got greedy! I didn't know how good you are until I went to Sushi Yasuda. Never again will I make that mistake! You will be my one and only from now on!! lolz This place is so consistant with their quality of sushi!! I really enjoyed the abalone and the toro! The toro just melts in your mouth! The sauce on the sushi is just right, you just can't go wrong here! read more

OK a bit of disclaimer: I am not super big fan of sushi.. But this place is very good if you like sushil.. but commn paying $300 for a 35 minute experience for 2 people with no music , and tiny space.. I dont think its worth it... I am glad I went once - but will definitely not come back due to price and lack of ambiance.. Maybe for $100 or even $150 but commn $300 for 20 pieces of sushi... read more

Randomly stumbled upon this quiet, unassuming shop for dinner while loitering about the area and were told they only served omakase. Fine. The decor is so very dated and basic (also, really dim), I was NOT expecting much -- not the amazing food nor the accordingly steep price-tag. The sushi and everything else were of extremely high quality (definitely can go toe-to-toe with all the best sushi joints in the city). 90% of the items served were simply SUBLIME, and the rest very good. The whole meal ended up being a LOT of food (yay!), as the courses kept on coming. The uni was so gratifying we ended up asking for an extra order. I just wish they could be more transparent with their pricing instead of nursing this air of mystery over the costs. We didn't have a problem paying the tab and thought it was worth it for all the delicacies we consumed, but would have appreciated a more upfront approach. The large group in the table next to ours was NOT happy when they saw their bill. read more

I drove by this place once and saw a sign that had me thinking. It said "No California Roll, No Spicy Tuna Roll... TRUST ME". I swear that's what it said. So it intrigued me to go check it out. My wifey and I went around 8:45 at night with no reservations. I thought we wouldn't be able to get it but my wife found it out it was only a 5-10 minute wait. No problem. She also told me it's only omakase. Hmm... It got me more curious. At the same time, it put me at ease. No Cali roll, no spicy tuna roll and omakase only.... Sounds legit to me.... So we sat down and were given a choice of the sushi omakase or "Japanese" omakase... they were basically the same thing but the Japanese omakase had a couple extra dishes thrown in. We chose the latter. Once we got started, it just got better and better. Every dish was pure and simple, nothing flashy. The fish was absolutely fresh. The slices of fish were not usually long like the typical nigiri. It was more like slabs, not thick but a wider surface area. What made it more surprising was that the rice was warm. Like everyone else has said in their reviews, the rice does somewhat fall apart. However the temperature of the rice contrasting the cold freshness of the fish was such an unusual welcome. I loved it. Now the only drawbacks to this place were : 1) The setting... It had the feeling of someone's apartment. It was just weird. 2) And the service... We weren't rushed like others have stated. However, we got our glasses of water AFTER we got our first dish. A little bit sloppy to me. Overall, we loved the food and because of it, we'll be back. read more

This is best of best sushi. I am not Japanese, but i have lived in osaka for long time and my best meal is sushi. If you are looking for fancy americanized sushi, this is not the one. If you look for real/traditional sushi, please come and enjoy. Bring your best champagne/sake and enjoy sushi, you will be in heaven. read more

Sasabune - Just perfect! - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

This Resto is 5 Thumbs up ! Only Omakase and truly delicious as everything just melts in your mouth. Their pieces is bigger than other Omakase and they give you more food although it is more expensive than other but the food I amazing! read more

Sasabune - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

Sasabune is my favorite sushi spot in NYC. I've been twice now, both times were exceptional. You should be aware that they have two different omakase's available. You may need to ask them about it. One they term to be more 'exotic' so there's a little more than just the traditional fish. ie: monkfish liver, baby abalone, abalone liver, etc. All the sushi was remarkably fresh and delicious. Did I mention that the first time I went, I saw Alton Brown sitting at the sushi bar? As omakase's go, I found sasabune to be reasonably priced. I forget the exact cost, but I think it was in the $100-$120 range. I've gone to a few other places in the city: Yasuda, Tomoe, Kanoyama. Sasabune is still my favorite. Now I just need to figure out what I can cut from my budget so I can go back there more often. read more

I would say it is more of a 4, but my bf assures me it is a 3 so a 3.5 it is! Omakase only, this place has some of the fresher fish you can find in this city, but in the array for four dollar sign sushi restaurants this one can be easily lost! The place itself is cozy and intimate and completely nondescript from the outside. As it was over a month ago that we went, I cannot say any one course was completely memorable to either of us and as true sushi lovers this cannot be a good thing! All I can remember is that the fish was very fresh but the rice was subpar but if there was one reason I would give you to go check this place out is the last course, the blue crab roll, one of the best hand rolls I have ever had! All in all, two omakases, two bottles of sake and a few beers later, we left very drunk and over four hundred dollars poorer... read more

While visiting my friend in NY, she brought me here as she heard great things about this restaurant. We had reservations so we were seated immediately. Restaurant is tiny. I believe they have another seating area in another area from the main dining area. So you'd think.....being Japanese and raised by immigrants from Japan I would be a "raw fish/sashimi" lover, NOT the case. I don't know why, growing up I always passed on the raw fish and as an adult, stuck to mainly spicy scallop rolls and an occasional fusion dish. This was my first experience eating omakase and eating actual slices of raw fish which were not "fusioned" with many other ingredients to mask the fish. And all I can say is that Sasabune has converted me! We both ordered the "omakase". My friend got the more traditional "Japanese style" and I got the more "American style". Which in the end didn't make a whole lot of difference other than maybe one dish as I ended up having the uni (sea urchin) anyway as I wanted to try it (and regretted it-sorry not my thing). Everything was tasty and fresh. The server explained what he was serving, where the fish came from and how to eat it (with or without soy sauce, etc). We were STUFFED by the end of the meal....I think because it was our first time eating there, we did not know we were supposed to let them know when to stop serving us! Would definitely recommend. It's a small, cozy restaurant which appears to have many loyal regulars and has expanded my taste for "real" Japanese sashimi and sushi. read more

This review is long overdue, so I'm basing this off of an experience from two years ago (oops). In my defense, I drafted half of this, and procrastination got the best of me so here we go: The bf and I wandered in here one night with no reservations, and the host agreed to sea us if we could eat fast. We chuckled, having no idea what we were in for, but they meant business. When the food arrived, I felt like I was training for an eating competition. Short of shoving food down my throat, I imagine it similar to being force-fed. The moment food left the plate, another plate reappeared with more sushi. The waiter hovered nearby as we ate, so as soon as we took the food off the plate, the plate was cleared and another plate appeared within minutes. It was perfectly orchestrated from their end to expedite the time spent eating, and I think one could argue they were a little too efficient; I felt rushed and didn't really enjoy the experience since there was a pressure to keep eating. Less than thirty minutes later, I consumed close to 18 courses (I may or may not have made the bf eat a couple courses). The pièce de résistance was the blue crab handroll at the end of the meal, which was melt in your mouth delicious. I would say 3.5/5 overall. Ambience? Nothing impressive. Service? It was quick, but maybe they need to take a breather and stop hovering, and whipping out the dishes so quickly. Food? Pretty good, but definitely nothing memorable other than the blue crab handroll. read more

Shame Sasabune!!! This is not how you should run your business, what happened to you?! Your dishonesty will bring you down. Reading up other recent reviews, I realized I am not the only person feeling this way. Extremely disappointed with this place, I'll not be back again. I feel like they arc charging high prices just to sustain their downhill business. When we arrived, there was no one in the the back so the first waiter told us to sit anywhere then our server came and told us our table is for 4 ppl made us moved to a smaller table. Then we asked him if there were parties of 4 coming in the next 2 hrs, turned out not one person, no one, no reservations even when we were done eating....really?! How ridiculous!!! Our server quoted us $130 for American omakaese and $160 for the Japanese when the bill came it was $340. He explained that the uni and salmon roe were in addition to the $130/$160 which he did not inform us so in reality it was actually $150 for the American and $180 for the Japanese. Aside from that, our server was actually attentive just not very honest how they run their business. For the quality, it was ok not great but if you were charging this price, it should be exceptional not just average. We could've gone to Peter Luger for a more fulfilling meal. Fairwell Sasabune. It's a shame! read more

One thing I can say-OMG!!! How come anyone wants to even step into this dump?! i am surprised they have health grade A!!! I am thinking of calling 311 and get them rechecked. We came to celebrate my sister's birthday, just 5 of us, sadly, couldn't get a reservation at Sushi Ishikawa. Looking back , we should've just left right away. Place smelled and looked disgusting. With very deemed light ( I suppose to hide unappealing details) , smelly wet carpets, and beyond description bathroom and kitchen ( somehow the dirty curtain was open to reveal the sink and storage area). I m just thankful we didn't come out with food poisoning!! $600 after ( we ordered omakase) The process and food was very unimpressive, some fish was even inedible!!! Fatty tuna??!! Watery , tasteless... White fish ( 3 pieces) - had to leave out fluke, it was chewy and bland Oysters seemed to be overly seasoned to hide less than fresh smell. One of the pieces, had mint leaf in it?!!! Is this the best chef's creation??!! It made the fish taste even worse! Crab roll, even though they used real crab, or i hope so, was swimming in mayo.. There was nothing fun or tasty about that meal!!! Waste of time and money! I wish we left!! And, yes, they ran out of sea urchin ( or they said so, probably was rotten) but we still payed the full price!! My advise, spare yourself !! Make sure you plan your omakase in advance and go to super exciting and fun and CLEAN Ishikawa next door! One word - Disgusting... read more

I stopped by last night to celebrate a friend's birthday and tried the only option...the chef's omakase at the sushi bar. Though the meal was delicious and the sushi was fresh, the sushi didn't really blow me away like Sushi Yasuda or Sushi Seki. I will say, the highlight of the whole night was the blue crab hand roll at the end, which was heavenly. Thus, I had to remove 1.5 stars for: 1. Sushi rice - having recently dined at Sushi Yasuda, no rice comes close to Yasuda rice's texture, size, or temperature and Sasabune's rice was just too warm and soggy that it would fall apart and it was truly difficult to not compare to or yearn for Yasuda 2. Service - being rushed throughout the meal, it felt like a 40 yard dash to the bill, which came out even before we were done Overall great experience, but for the same bill, I would rather go to Sushi Yasuda. By the way, try not to sit on the far right hand side of the sushi bar, as you'll get bumped by people accessing the entrance to the bathroom and the dining area in the back. read more

Went last night and the sushi was absolutely delicious. It is possibly some of the freshest sushi I have ever had. The variety was exemplary of what a good Omakase is, from the oysters on the half shell to the grilled butterfish. They know exactly when to stop feeding you. Exceptional. If you are looking for excellent sushi, hit this place up. If you are looking for ambiance or a place for a first date, it's probably not the best choice...Save it for when ambiance is not essential. read more

The food itself is amazing here. This where you will have true authentic sushi and sashimi. I'm mixed about their in your face "no spicy tuna, no california roll" slogan. I think the food should (and does) speak for itself. It is a small quiet place with another room that is kind of hidden. It doesnt get much buzz because it lacks ambiance. I enjoyed the food a lot and its very traditional but I can see where others might not enjoy it being in NYC. The highlight for me was the Rice. This is one sign of a true sushi chef. The rice, their rice is also a little different, its still hot. I was shocked at first but learned to really enjoy it. The fish was cut to perfection with this slices. They arent your traditional long nigiri pieces but more of the rounder variety. I love how everything was served the way you should eat it. It was amazing. This is one of my favorite sushi places now in terms of the food itself but it really lacks any ambiance. It's pretty pricey so be prepared to leave with a lighter wallet. O yea i also went for an anniversary dinner and I wouldnt say its the most romantic restaurant for a date, but that's just my opinion. read more

Sushi is incredible here. Expect to pay A LOT. But its also a descent amount of food. My boyfriend walked away full which doesn't happen very often. Now the debate between which place is better, Yasuda or here? They are two fairly different places. Yasuda is fresh fish. Don't get me wrong this place is fresh fish too, but Yasuda offers a much wider variety of fish and this place pays more closer attention to detail. Every dish/variety of sushi you are served comes with it's own dipping sauce. The service is very personal and each course is brought to you one at a time. Yasuda brings you all your fish/sushi at once and while your server will tell you what each fish is, by the time he/she is done, you've already forgotten what each one is. Loved it here. read more

We first noticed this restaurant while reading Chopsticks NY, and there was a small ad with the name "No California Roll, No Spicy Tuna Roll". We thought it was funny and decided to check it out, and made a reservation shortly after. They only had an omakase menu and based on reviews from Yelp, we were happy to leave everything to the chef. The feast began with a plate of sashimi in a soy sauce-like broth. It was amazing and set the tone for the night. The full meal consisted of 10 sets of dishes, and none of them disappointed. The restaurant is small so you could feel a little cramped, but is clean and atmosphere is inviting. Truly a neighborhood gem. Minus 1 star for not massaging the rice enough to make the sushi. When you pick up the sushi with chopsticks, some of the rice falls out. Not a dealbreaker but would've preferred to eat a perfect piece. read more

the overall experience of Sasabune sushi was bitter and disappointing. We left feeling ripped off by the $385 bill for 12 pieces of sushi, two beers and a sake!!!! outrageous and appalling. Yeah, ok.. the sushi was ok, the service was ok at a stretch but the restaurant was foul with dirty carpets, no music, outdated tables and chairs and old coat hangers hanging from hooks on the wall. It flt like we were sitting in a dry cleaners. Not a $385 restaurant! We questioned the bill at the end of the evening and all we got from our tragic waitress was a shitty explanation and a free drink... NOT OK! We were RIPPED OFF and would absolutely NEVER RECOMMEND this sushi place TO ANYONE. We are so appalled that this kind of thing happens to unassuming guests. DO NOT GO, EVER! read more

Yes - it's only omakase. But the chef knows exactly what he's doing. He is very friendly, the staff is friendly, which contributes to a pleasant atmosphere. The place itself is quite small and intimate, but I recommend you sit at the counter, because that's the only way you'll enjoy most out of sushi. The food was excellent. Perfect ratio of rice to fish. The fish was extremely fresh, you hardly need soy sauce. Strictly sushi. Expect to splurge. read more

After an orgasmic omakase experience at the Sasabune in Hawaii, I was literally jumping with joy when I found out there's one here in NYC. Made a reservation, sat at the sushi bar, and spent a lot of money. How was it? Absolutely disappointing. Although they had a variety of fresh fish, the ingredients used to pair with each dish were weak and didn't bring out the desired flavors. Spoke to the chef and found out they have another Sasabune in L.A, besides NYC and Honolulu. Sasabune was originated in Honolulu, Hawaii, but they are independently owned. read more

Fresh, authentic, delicious sushi. Definitely one of the best in town. Chef's omakase is highly recommended. read more

Sasabune - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

To all you 5 Star readers, and 1 star skeptics listen up. Sasabune is not your typical sushi restaurant... it even says right on the card, "No Spicy Tuna, No California Roll. TRUST ME!" That says enough about the philosophy of this place.... and it's not for your avg sushi goer that 1 times every once in a blue moon. This place is Omakase in its purest form, and it's not for everyone. Literally the moment you sit down, you are INSTANTLY waited on. You don't need to decide anything short of what you want to drink, and despite this place being upscale, they don't force overly expensive drinks on you. ... and even before you decide, BAM! Your first decadent plate arrives chosen by the sushi chef.... oysters, and quail eggs! And they are delicious! No waiting, no wondering... instant service and food! Like I said, not for your romantic, casual dining... but more theme park ready to go! I LIKE :) From then on, it's plate after plate of amazingly paired sushi's! Exotic fishes from around the world, and attention to detail that only the most refined sushi chef's know. By the end of the journey, you are still asked if you like more! There may be no dessert, but where they lack in Green Tea Ice Cream, they more than make up for it in the best selection of fish in town. If you are an experienced sushi eater, and are looking for a sushi chef who has the mastery and skill look no further and let Sasabune take you on their Omakase journey! You WON"T REGRET IT! Hard Facts: - Sushi Paired like no where else I've seen! Great mix of fishes and sauce. - Don't expect cooked food (ie Teriyaki Chicken) - Expect to get (literally) instant service and suggestion on what sauce to use. If you don't like Japanese efficiency look elsewhere... and don't take offence to them suggesting how to enjoy that amazing fish you're about to eat. - Omakase for 2 People cost me $300 with a tip... I could have tipped more, but I'm certain I'll be back! - No a la carte... accept it! - Expect warm rice! It shows freshness! and, NO SPICY TUNA! NO CALIFORNIA ROLL's! TRUST HIM!!!! read more

Came here on a friends recommendation. It's very good and also very expensive. I say its on par with Sushi Yasuda. Some pieces Yasuda does very well and some Sasabune does well. What I liked.......most of the dishes during the omakase except.... abalone, eel and crab roll. Toro & Tuna.....on par with some high-end sushi joints. Yellowtail......exceptional. best I've had anywhere. Uni......good, sweet and fresh. however, not particularly the best. Scallop......soft, light and sweet. prepared a bit differently but overall good. Oysters......good and fresh. Can't complain. Albacore Belly.....sweet, light and very well prepared. Could have eaten it without the rice. Salmon Roe...good and fresh. On par with some high-end sushi joints. Even their Wasabi and Marinated Ginger was very good. Wasabi was light and creamy (not paste like) The fish are local and domestic. I was a bit surprise to find out that Uni was from Catalina Island...who knew. Drinks were very reasonably priced. They allowed us to take our time and stay as long as we liked. Decor is quite minimal, which i didn't mind b/c its always about the food. Chefs are friendly. One thing that i had wish was a bit different was.... I would like to have the option of doing either a la carte or omakase. Its omakase first (no exceptions) and than afterwards....a la carte. I also wish there was more sashimi than sushi for the omakase. There were a few sushi pieces i ate half with the rice and half without. And the portion without the rice was far better... Overall..would be going back for seconds. however, will have to wait a bit b/c it was quite a hefy (but worth it) cost. I am glad they don't do the "westernize" sushi - no spicy tuna or like california rolls (yuck). read more

I would give this place 3.5 stars. I had high hopes for this place reading the review but it didn't quite meet my expectation. The sushi was good but not amazing, I definitely had better sushi in NYC. Their fish to rice ratio was perfect (otherwise you will get full really fast). My favorite was the ika (squid) with blue crab inside. The kumamoto, fanny bay oysters, and of course, their toro was yummy too, but then its toro so that would be hard to mess up. Some of the fish didn't taste fresh and I felt little nauseous eating them (which has never happened to me at a high-end sushi place), so it makes me reluctant to go back. I was too full to do the full omakase course, but the bill still came out to $100/person and I didn't even have any alcohol! read more

Disappointing. Sasabune Honolulu is my favorite omakase place so I had high hopes for this NY joint. However, it was subpar. We had a 6:00 pm reservation at the bar on Saturday night. Service was incredibly rushed. The food came quickly and when all our omakase pieces were done, the chef asked every minute if we wanted anything else. They got us out in 90 mins. In addition, decor is less than desirable. It is in dire need of a make over. Fish was very fresh, though. Unfortunately, I will not be returning to sasabune NYC. There are so many other great omakase places in NYC to choose from. read more

You get an insane amount (borderline too much) of food in this omakase serving. Also very easy to walk in and get a table. The ambiance is way more neighborhood sushi joint but the food is on the level of yasuda. I'll be back here. Often. read more

Lived in LA for years and the Sas there with original chef will always be my favorite but just like their location in Hawaii...this one is amazing as well. Omakase is the only way to go in my opinion. Pricey so be prepared. About $300 for two to eat here. Not sure if it's worth that but it is fantastic traditional style sushi. read more

Excellent sushi, its a shame that so many bad reviews because of warm rice, the chef purposley serves the rice hot as its his specialty and he goes through a great deal of trouble to do so. Once the rice cools down he throws it out and replaces, he also make his own vinegar to work with the rice. Many reviews are showing ignorance and do not understand the restaurant, some go as far to blame the chef of running out of rice so having to use hot rice, this is just not true. If you dont like this rare style, dont go! read more

Trust me, this is some of the best sushi you will ever have. This place is on par with Sushi Yasuda without all the NYC pomp. I loved the cozy, small environment and the restaurant's sole focus on the fish. The service was impeccable although we did have to ask them to slow down the pace at which they brought the dishes. They happily obliged. FYI, Omakase is set a fixed price and offers all you could want and more. The meal ended with the blue crab roll, which you don't want to miss. P.S. The warm rice was delicious and moist! read more

Not as expensive as I thought but did do some damage. Came here after my disappointing experience at Azabu (reviewed). Needed to get my sushi fix and heard a few things about Sasabune, so here it goes... The Omakase was excellent but they may need to change their items from time to time. I'd like to come and be surprised with fresh new ideas and not relive my last Omakase meal. The staff, super friendly i might say. Very attentive and made sure you had everything you need. There is no decor but that doesn't matter. Let the food phase you out of the environment and enter sushi heaven. :O**** 4.5 Drools. read more

SumperYum! The sushi was insanely good. From course to course it just got better and better. The tuna was sone of the best I have had, simple, fresh really good. We arrived and were sat quickly, it's a very small restaurant. Once we sat there were three things in front of us - a liver, the first of our tuna and small tasting of horse mackeral - which I love. My only complaint would be it felt a bit rushed. We sat at the bar, I paced myself a bit eating slowly but there was definitely not a leisurely pace. I would recommend it to anyone who appreciates Omakase. read more

Wow, what a treat this place is. It's tucked in on the corner of 73rd and 1st Ave and from the outside looks like some small, nondescript sushi place. When we sat down we were asked if we wanted the American or Japanese menu. The entire meal is Omakase and you'll leave it to the chef to decide what comes to you table. The Japanese menu has a few exotic servings, like Uni and Abalone. Unless you're sure you're not into things like Uni, I'd go with the Japanese choice--I mean, how often do you encounter an experience like this in the US. The fish was like nothing else that I've tasted. Most pairings come with a piece that has its own sauce and you're told which to eat with soy sauce and which not to. This meal is about flavor pairings, sauces and fresh fish. Go with what you're told and you'll experience sushi the way you're meant to. This isn't your typical sushi restaurant experience, so don't expect that. All in all, expect to run about $150-200/person. Trust me, it's worth every cent. read more

Interested to read a few reviews complaining about rude service here, because our experience was precisely the opposite. Incredibly warm and friendly. Perhaps it was because we were with a regular, but combined with stunningly quick arrival of food (the 1st course sashimi arrived even before our sake) the service was a high point and more than made up for the rather drab ambiance. That pace continued - we never waited for anything, and in fact with me being a bit slower on the chop sticks than the rest of my group, most of my courses arrived before I'd finished the prior one. The sushi was pristine. Were it not for multiple, recent borderline orgasmic sushi experiences in the LA area, I'd be waxing poetic about the sushi here. It's really, really good - great in face - but not up to the best places in LA. But I didn't expect it to be. I didn't get to see the check so I don't know how much it was and so can't rate the value, but great sushi is never cheap and this is a really great sushi experience so unless its' massively more expensive than other top NYC places I'd say its a worthwhile stop for any sushi lover and I'd certainly go back again. read more

Good sushi but two huge roaches crawled up the wall next to our table during our meal which ruined the whole experience. Disgusting.

Insanely overpriced. Fishy. Poor service. This is a typical urban legend. Save your money and eat your heart out at Sugarfish.

From the outside you might expect a run of the mill, fast food, type of sushi experience. The decor is pretty much non-existent. The sushi, however, is phenomenal!! It is only Omakase, there is no menu, but that's a good thing! Every item is heavenly! The blue crab roll at the end might be the best thing I've ever tasted. If you truly appreciate sushi, this place is for you! read more

I agree with Vicki...this sushi is mediocre at best compared to some of the other sushi restaurants in NYC. Honestly, Matsu is way above this place. First off, they give you dishes that you could get at any normal Japanese restaurant, they just plate it to make it look like you're getting something fancy. Secondly, the staff and chef's were appalling with their lack of knowledge and unprofessional constant chatting and laughing. Lastly, the decor in here looks like they garbage picked it. For a place that has no prices set and plans to charge you $300.00+ you'd think they would add some appeal. Their agenda is to obviously mystify the idiots who eat here and make them think they're getting something special and secret. Sushi/Japanese food lovers know better-this is a joke. After about three of their "dishes" we told them this was a total sham, threw $40.00 on the table and left. They should be shut down. Anyone who goes here is seriously clueless about food and eating out. read more

Food good not great and very overpriced IMHO. The service was attentive but it felt like they were rushing us thru as if in a timed competition. Tables packed together too tight for comfort. Absolutely zero atmosphere. I would not recommend this place - there are many better options for less money and better dining experience. Disappointing but not the worst... read more

The best omakase! Made me watch 'Jiro dreams of sushi'. The staff there was great and the food was extraordinary. I will definetly go back despite of the high price. It was totally worth it. read more

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Diner beware! The restaurant is small only three tables and about 10 seats at the counter. I had a bad feeling when there was only one table occupied at 8:30 on a Saturday night. Even more absurd was the idea that we were asked if we made a reservation when we arrived. Nevertheless we were seated without menus and then asked if we wanted the omakase. I knew my boyfriend would not appreciate the omakase so we asked to see the a la carte menu. We always prefer sashimi over sushi but the price for the sampler sashimi, unlike everything else, was not listed. When we asked the price we were told it was $25 but we could choose other offerings to replace the usual for a higher price. We declined the substitutions. With our meal we ordered a large bottle of house sake. Of note concerning the price was that this is another restaurant that includes the gratuity with the meal. There were about six chefs behind the counter which I found odd for a restaurant with such limited seating. It seemed as though no one was in charge as the waiter had to constantly ask the chefs about the dishes and even then there seemed to be a lot of confusion. When our sashimi arrived the waiter attempted to identify the different fish on our plates but he frequently had to refer to the chefs and seemed confused. The sashimi was good but certainly not particularly noteworthy. When the check came we were flabbergasted! The price of our meal came to, wait for it, $178! How could this possibly be? The sashimi should come to $50 ($25 each). We did order two a la carte items, the crab roll $10 and the salmon roe sushi listed at $5.50 and the sake at $25. Therefore, the bill should have been $90.50 plus tax. Certainly nowhere near $178. When we questioned the bill the waiter again, after conferring with the chefs, informed us that they substituted items on the sashimi plate which made it more expensive. I specifically told the waiter when we ordered that we did not want any substitutions so if they took it upon themselves. Their response was initially to do nothing. Ultimately they agreed to slightly lower the bill. My boyfriend and I left $100 which we figured was approximately what the bill should have come to. How dare a restaurant blatantly ignore what the customer orders and replace it with a much pricier item and then expect the customer to pay. What a rip off. Customers be warned! read more