Bowl was good. Got the $28 bowl and there was so much stuff on it. Fish was a little fishy, but it was tasty. I liked the soup version more! The restaurant itself is quite dark and I couldn't really see on the very inside read more

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I got the fresh from the sea $20 and I thought it was ok, nothing wow. There was one bite that I could taste a hint of some sesame based sauce but otherwise it was an overall bit bland despite there being some special sauce layered in. I didn't like the layout of the seating as I had to sit facing a wall basically around the bar. However the staff was very attentive and friendly. I just wouldn't go out of my way to come here. read more

Suki Desu - Sushi Bars Near Me - New York, New York

This place is okay. I appreciated that the bowl was affordably priced, but I'm not sure if I'd come back again because the bowl was quite average. My bf and I came on Friday without a reservation. The place was quite popular but we were able to get a counter seat. The server was friendly and quick and the atmosphere was good, although it smelled like someone had just mopped. We ordered the unagi tamagoyaki (eel egg roll) and the 28$ bowl. The unagi was good but it sorta tasted like they sliced the frozen eel at hmart and put it on egg omelette. The bowl had a lot of rice and a decent amount of topping. The rice was too soggy (might have been an off day) and the fish was just...ok. Nothing super fresh but also not unappetizing to eat. I think it'd be good if they had a set or something - like bowl, miso soup, and some pickled vegetables. Just small things to make the experience more holistic. It could help to make the place a bit more memorable. Maybe my expectations were too high but I really thought this place didn't leave any impression on me. It was just okay. read more

Super unique spot - small casual hole in the wall with mostly bar style seating. We started with the tuna carpaccio which had shrimp rolled inside it and tasted very fresh. The bowls are what they are known for. We got the $28 bowl that included hamachi appetizer and uni and ikura in the bowl. It tasted just like the kaisendons I've had in Japan! Once you are halfway done you ask them to fill the bowl with dashi which transforms the dish. Would definitely recommend! read more

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BF and I wanted to try Suki Desu and we were able to get a reservation during the beginning of the weekday. I thought it just make sense as during the weekend it'll be packed or likely be as wait. Esp since it's still fairly new (the time that I went). Just a heads up, there's a few seats at the counter and there's maybe 2 tables in the far back. So overall it's not a HUGE place, it's very Japanese and minimalist concept. When we first stepped in, it's a bit dimmed and I was surprised by the ground as it was more small rocks aka gravel flooring, so I'll admit I almost tripped over myself but with it being dimly lit, I don't think anyone saw or paid me any mind. Anyways, the seats are more like stools so just a heads up about that too. Anyway - BF and I ordered the $28 bowl, cause why not? Plus uni? We we going to try something new that's supposed to be an affordable donburi bowl...go big! WE wanted to get the unagi tamagoyaki app but they ran out for the day...sad. So we got the tuna capaccio. The tuna capaccio came out first and there were four pieces, so two each. It was very clean and the citrus sauce/juice really elevates the fish. Very good and clean start of the meal. When our bowls came out, it looked very nice and beautiful!! To my surprise the fish wasn't fishy or anything. I didn't need any extra sauces as it was well seasoned and honestly you don't need to put anymore soy sauce! (seeing people put so much is like not appreciating the rice and everything else and just covering the food with something...) Oh, we got three piece of the bass on the side and I ate one and saved the rest. As you should eat half of the bowl and ask for the soup , that's when you should add in the rest of the bass pieces. The piece was tender and again, not fishy at all. The soup that they gave wasn't something I expected, it was light and wasn't SUPER hot. The reason I say this is because I (in my mind) was comparing Suki Desu to Tsujihan in Japan. I had Tsujihan many many times and always go back. The concept is the same, you have a donburi bowl and eat half of everything then get your soup. Tsujihan's soup is deeper and gives you that homey comforting feel, that would warm you up if it's cold out. The one from Suki desu doesn't do the same. Now, I'm not saying it's bad - just different. So - would I come again? Yeah, it's affordable. For some, the portion might not be enough for you aka my BF. But for me the portion was decent and I was content. Not overly full but not overly unfilled. read more

3.5/5 I got the kaisendon with hamachi. Loved the hamachi but some of the fish in the kaisendon tasted a bit fishy. The broth they add in the end is delicious though Glad I tried but I probably wouldn't go out of my way to come back read more

Came here for a weeknight dinner with a friend and was seated at one of the two tables in the back. Restaurant had a small interior was pretty packed with the bar seating being at full capacity. Ordered the $28 kaisendon option which came with an appetizer of two pieces of hamachi topped with a fragrant sesame dressing. The kaisendon came with a couple pieces of seaweed and a variety of fish including salmon, tuna, squid, shrimp, scallop, and ikura, and uni. Once you're about 50% done the staff will pour a dashi broth into your bowl. It gave the bowl more of an umami flavor and reminded me of a hearty bowl of rice porridge. read more

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Really dark and intimate vibe inside! The seafood was delicious and the portion was very decent. I ordered the 28$ bowl and especially enjoyed the broth that was added halfway through. The yellowtail served before the bowl was delicious, especially with the sauce read more

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A mid kaisendon with an attractive price. The fish was nothing special and didn't taste the "chefs special sauce". My rice was wet and soggy, it definitely ruined my experience. Broth at the end was okay, but wasn't hot enough. Tuna carpaccio was interesting - scallop/ginger wrapped inside. One of the tuna pieces was quite chewy... Typical hole in the wall environment inside. No wait around 5pm on a Friday. read more

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We went on a weekend and the line was pretty long at 1pm so I would go on a weekday when there's hopefully less of a wait. We ended up waiting about 45 mins to get seated, but it was quick service from there. We opted for the kaisendon that came with uni and yellowtail on the side - which we think is def worth! It was our first time having kaisendon so we were thankful for the servers for being attentive to when we should be adding the broth. The broth itself was v flavorful and homey. read more

Suki Desu, which translates into "I love," has just opened up in Yorkville - they feature donburis, and their goal is to make the authentic Japanese flavors more accessible. We tried the Unagi Tamagoyaki, which was a sweet omelet with eel and salmon roe. For our mains, we tried their donburis, in which the sashimi were fresh and well-presented. Staff were sweet and friendly, and the place was casual and comfortable. You go down a few steps to get to the place - look for the cute little sign with 2 fish! +friendly service read more

Delicious new spot with affordable pricing!! The menu is simple and straightforward. We got the seaweed salad to share, and we each got a "fresh from the sea" donburi. The sashimi in the donburi was absolutely delicious and the rice was perfectly cooked! After you finish half of your bowl, you can request to add soup, which gives a nice finishing touch to the meal. We will definitely be back to this fantastic new addition in the UES!! read more

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Waited ~20-25 min for a table for 2 on a Sunday night. Ambience is nice, a little dark. We sat at a table in the back but it is mostly counter seating. The mixed tartare was really good, a little spicier than expected in a good way! The chips were also fun to eat. We got a $25 and $28 bowl, recommend getting the $28 if you're thinking of already getting the hamachi as the ikura added little pops of saltiness that went really well with the bowl. Fish quality was good as well. read more

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Nice spot for a quick meal. The portions are pretty big (especially considering the price), and you get a lot of fish. Being able to enjoy the rice and fish two ways also makes for a well-rounded meal. read more

So good! The fish itself is very fresh and yummy. Overall great experience and love the energy of the place. Great service. read more

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We came as a party of three on a Monday at 6:30pm. Would suggest making a reservation beforehand because there was a bit of a line for those without a res and the inside is pretty small. I thought it was good for the price, but nothing too special. The fish was a little fishy, so it probably could have been fresher. There was also no explanation about the broth-I only knew from prior research that I could ask for broth halfway through the meal. The broth was also pretty standard-tasty but nothing spectacular. I would have given it a 3.5/4 stars but we had a bill mishap at the end when we were splitting it three ways. We each ordered a bowl, but my friend was charged for two bowls and the waitress was also going to charge the last person in our party for one bowl, but luckily we caught it. That left a bit of an unpleasant taste to our experience. Would suggest double checking how much you are charged if you split the bill. read more

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Been wanting to try Suki Desu for a while now but it's a bit of a trek to the UES so I'm glad I was finally able to. I ordered the Fresh from the Sea (third tier) with uni and snow crab. It also came with a side of yellowtail which was delicious! The fish was so fresh and the bowl was so filling. I'm taking one star off because of the service. It was a little slow which I didn't mind. However, when I got there, I was seated down in the counter next to a girl who had an empty seat next to her on her right (I was sitting on her left). Unsure why but the hostess told me to get up and switch seats while I was all settled down already. I'm assuming it was for the girl next to me's guest who did not come until 30 minutes later. I realized why when I saw that the chair was smaller and less comfortable. Honestly I was pretty upset about this but I didn't want it to ruin my solo date. She did make up for it by giving me another chair later down my meal when someone else left. Similarly, I wish she had explained to me that the meal should be eaten with soup at the end. I was so full towards the end and trying hard to finish it. It wasn't until I saw the people next to me get soup that I asked for mine and I'm so glad I did because it was a game changer. It really made the meal lighter, not to mention the broth absorbed the leftover fish and was very flavorful. read more

The venue is a small, intimate setting with really nice ambiance. I loved the interior of the restaurant and the stone floors! I ordered the $25 bowl, and it did not disappoint. The fish was really fresh and the sesame sauce added a great umami flavor, though I did add some soy sauce as well. The broth was added after I finished about 2/3rds of my bowl was so tasty. They are very generous with the fish as well, the portion was a good size! I will definitely be coming back for another bowl and to try more dishes! read more

Suki Desu - $25 bowl with the hamachi - Sushi Bars Near Me - New York, New York

So amazing restaurant. The fish is so fresh and juicy and made my mouth watering. I would recommend you guys to visit here. Super yummy read more

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I had a great dinner experience at this new Japanese restaurant. The food was really fresh and service was amazing. I ordered the donburi with hamachi, ikura, and uni. When 80% of the way finished with my bowl, savory broth was added for a different way to enjoy the dish! I will be back in the future to try the other dishes and dessert! read more

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Super hole-in-wall, and it just builds up its charm. Great attentive service, super cute ambiance. Place is a little small, but great for 1-2 person parties at the counter. Super cool experience with the food too, where halfway through your meal they fill your bowl with broth. Would recommend for the experience. read more

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Price was very reasonable. Service was great. Place is a little small. Food was presented nicely. Great portion on the eel omelet. The seafood was good on the bowl but I thought it was lacking flavor, soy sauce helped a little but surprised there was no wasabi. The bonito broth at the end is really good and hearty so definitely filling and worth the price. read more

Good food, good service at a reasonable price. This is a small and intimate space that is reminiscent of a typical Tokyo restaurant. read more

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Really yummy food and really great service!!! The soup is really yummy and the ambiance is really good too

The hamachi was really soft and tasty! I also really liked the kaisendon and the soup, which was perfect for the weather. The employee was really nice too. read more

Absolutely delicious donburi with a really generous portion! Be sure to ask for the fish broth to be added halfway through and it becomes a totally different dish within the same meal. read more