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    Suki Desu

    4.6 (14 reviews)

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    No.3 Fresh from the sea
    Cynthia C.

    This place might be like top 3 for me right now in Chelsea. It's a super intimate and slim-shaped restaurant, kind of like that Brandy Melville in Paris with the teeny door. I got the $28 kaisendon and the addition of dashi once you've finished half the bowl is so magical. It's like two meals for the price of one. The fish was super fresh and the sauce they used on the rice was so good. The dashi was so umami, and a little salty so it paired well with the rice and remaining fish. The hamachi on the side was super yummy too! Also the staff here is so sweet! They offered my friend an extra serving of rice and dashi once he finished his meal.

    So delicious!
    Isabel H.

    I'm constantly in search of food that reminds me of my trip to Japan (Tsujihan still makes my mouth water), and Suki Desu checks one of those boxes. Their menu is pretty simple: they have three separate kaisendon / rice bowls with different topping options, and they're all delicious and reasonably priced for New York. The fish is really fresh and delicious, and the sauce is yummy, though I do feel like they could've had a little bit more. Once you've finished greater than 75% of your bowl, you can ask to add dashi to your bowl, which somewhat cooks the raw fish it makes it for a delicious brothy experience. The restaurant itself is pretty small, with counter seating only, but it was perfect for a spontaneous weeknight dinner with a friend. I believe that they only do walk-ins, but we had no wait around 6 PM on Monday.

    Lily W.

    Was recommended this spot by friends and it did not disappoint! I got their biggest bowl which was $28 and worth it when you compare it to the prices you'd typically encounter in the city. They ran out of uni at that time, but offered extra of whichever topping of my choice. The fish itself tasted fresh and paired with the rice was just the perfect bite. The rice was nicely seasoned and they add on soup at the end which I thought made it a really fun and unique experience. It certainly fills you up!

    Helen Z.

    I was really missing the kaisendon I had at tsujihan in Japan, and it's a crime how there are only like 2 places in NYC that have this available. We came here right for reopening time at 4pm on a Thursday and it was empty. The employees actually didn't arrive until a few minutes after, so we kind of panicked because of how much we had to pay for parking. It is a very small space, just counters, and they are pretty quick with your food after you order. We got the mixed tartare with the wasabi chips, which was tasty. My husband liked it so much he ordered an extra of this. We wanted to get the most expensive bowl option with uni, but they were sadly out, so we opted for the next tier down. The fish was fresh, and I liked that there were small pieces of squid for the texture. It comes with two huge slabs of fresh yellowtail with a nice sesame sauce. After you finish half your bowl, you can put it on the counter and they pour in some warm broth. I think this experience is comparable to Tsujihan in Japan, but the broth was not quite as hearty and comforting as the sea bream broth used in Japan. The pricing here was shockingly reasonable, especially for NYC--only $28 for the priciest kaisendon option. The service is quiet but quite attentive, and the ambience is okay, chairs are not that comfortable and the bathroom was so tiny and cramped and kind of gross. I get that restaurants in nyc have limited space sometimes, but I chose to hold it even with an hour drive home, and I think that says something. I would still visit this place every week if it was close to me.

    Katie C.

    If you're looking for a cozy spot to warm up this winter, I highly recommend checking out Suki Desu's new Chelsea location. The space feels intimate and perfect for cold days when you just want something comforting and delicious. We started with a bottle of Yuzu Omoi, which was lightly sweet and paired nicely with everything we ordered. For appetizers, the unagi tamago completely surprised me it's not something I usually go for, but this version was so well balanced and flavorful. The tuna tartare came with wasabi nori chips that had the perfect kick, and the tuna carpaccio with botan ebi, scallop, and salmon roe was incredibly fresh and generously portioned. For mains, we ordered the unadon and the kaisendon. I got the kaisendon with fresh salmon, sweet shrimp, ikura, and hamachi in a rich sesame oil sauce. They had run out of uni, but added extra ikura instead. The set came with hamachi that was buttery and coated in a nutty sesame dressing which was delicious. Halfway through, they pour in hot dashi, transforming it into a cozy comforting winter bowl. Really recommend this spot for your next night out!

    Hanna F.

    Can't beat this lunch deal!! Walk-ins accepted - went on a Saturday around 1:30 and was seated immediately. They were super attentive, filling our tea and water very frequently. Counter seating - very simply decorated. Fish was fresh and flavors were delicious.

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    Ceci C.

    I had always wanted to try Suki Desu, but their UES location was always too busy.... but now they've also opened a spot in Chelsea! I went on a rainy day, and this was the perfect meal! The waitstaff was nice and attentive, and the food came out quickly. It's a perfect spot for solo diners! Suki Desu has a streamlined menu that focuses on what they do best: seafood. I got their $28 kaisendon, and it was super tasty! They pile on a ton of fresh fish and seafood, and encourage you to try it without soy sauce first. Once you're halfway through your meal, or mainly have rice left, you can also ask them to put in a savoury broth into your dish, similar to an ochazuke, which gives your meal a nice, comforting finish. Only thing I'd recommend, is getting one of the cheaper bowls. The main different between the most expensive one is the uni, which came out pretty small, and wasn't that worth it in my opinion. The bowl itself is solid though, and a good price! All in all, you should definitely try this spot before others catch on. I'm sure once people hear more about this second location, it'll be harder to get a seat and enjoy their kaisendon!

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    Michelle F.

    I was really looking forward to trying Suki Desu! I've had the viral Tsujihan in Japan before and this looked similar so I was excited to try it. The service was nice and attentive, but I thought the food was just ok. The fish didn't taste super fresh in my opinion, and I thought the broth at the end was too salty

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    3 months ago

    Fast service. Stool seating. Good value bara chirashi but flavor can be more balanced

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    5 months ago

    Great value and very fresh! They were also very nice and friendly. Will come back to try more appetizers.

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    4.1(893 reviews)
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    I had been to Momoya on the Upper West Side before, but this was my first visit to the Chelsea…read morelocation. The atmosphere here was a bit more lively and crowded compared to the more relaxed vibe of the UWS spot. I enjoyed my meal even more this time around. I started with the beet salad, which was delicious and offered great value given the generous portion size. it featured sliced beets, arugula, goat cheese, and walnuts. I also had my eye on the hijiki soybean salad--which is a bit smaller and reportedly homemade--so I may try that next time, along with the warm mushroom salad which looked very tasty. The edamame was standard but served as a nice starter. For my main rolls, I chose the salmon avocado and the yellowtail scallion. Both were very fresh and definitely worth ordering again. The salmon avocado roll had a nice touch of sesame seeds on the rice, while the yellowtail scallion was prepared with the seaweed on the outside. My boyfriend's sushi entree looked excellent, so I am considering that or the sushi-sashimi combo for my next visit. The entrees provide a substantial amount of food, and I especially appreciate that they allow you to choose which roll comes with your meal.

    I love love LOVE this place! Always the freshest sushi, the most exquisite service. They don't…read morehound you like some other places on the area. They are always respectable, listen to your needs, help you find whatever you need. 10 out of 10 best food in the neighborhood. I always come here for the sea urchin and salmon roe/caviar - and it has yet to be beat. It's so good! One of my neighborhood favorites, I come here so often just for the combination of service, quality, and taste. My servers are usually Denise and Toshi and they are always on top of their game. I love it here! Will definitely keep coming back, just for their (excellent) service alone. Highly recommend.

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    4.4(162 reviews)
    0.4 miChelsea
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    The last time I was in NYC I grabbed two omakase and one Everything don from Shinn East, so figured…read morethis time I might as well try their sister restaurant, Sanyuu West! They share a takeout menu and it's super easy to order--text what you want to the phone number on the website and pickup in ~20 minutes :). You pay on a handheld and they don't ask for tip for takeout. I love this process and truly wish more sushi restaurants in LA adopt the takeout box. The only one I know of is hefty but also $200 each lol, making Sanyuu's $69 omakase and $78 Everything don, not to mention the $30 giant salmon nigiri set, A STEAL! I enjoyed most of the pieces but I will say I don't like their amaebi or uni at all. I'm not sure what kind of uni is used here but it's the type with a very strong mineral flavor & aftertaste that I don't find enjoyable. We're spoiled by easy access to live spot prawns everywhere and fresh SB uni. Despite this, I wouldn't hesitate to come back if I lived in the city.

    Came for takeout and got the Salmon Set which includes 8 huuuuge salmon nigiri for $30. You'll…read moredefinitely want to share this one. The slices aren't thin, delicate, and melt-in-your-mouth as one usually gets in a sit down; they are extra thick, and I had to really bite down on some of the pieces. The rice was nicely seasoned and was cooked well + portions are also big to match those thiccccc salmon slices. To be honest, I was getting a little nauseated after 5 pieces, haha~ They were definitely delicious but I'd probably just eat 3 or 4 pieces and share with a friend! It was easy to text the number on the website and coordinate a pickup time, and the staff was friendly when I arrived. The restaurant is a little hard to find as the windows are blinded and the sign is a piece of paper on the door.

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    the only redeeming quality of this place is the price and the vibes. i've gone a couple times and…read moreall the dishes i've tried are just okay. the katsudon is very average imo somewhat comparable to hmart food court katsudon lol. i remember the pork belly being super fatty, the kalbi being really tough to chew, and the salmon tataki was forgettable. i've also tried the kimchi cream udon, the omu soba, the sweet and sour ribs, and the salmon don (not pictured) and also thought those dishes were very average. the portion sizes here are good for the price and for the area, but i definitely would not wait for a table. i think it's a good pre-game/post-game place like i'm sure the food would taste delicious if i was wasted but it is not great for just dinner.

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