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    Sushi 295 Mercer

    4.7 (67 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Max H.

    This is the Sushi Premium from 295 Mercer: 10 pieces of nigiri and a toro-taku roll. $49.95 before tax and tip, $70 delivered. First problem -- they need bigger containers. That uni? Sloppy. The roll? Mashed together like a bad group selfie. Packaging aside... the nigiri here slaps. Big, fresh cuts of fish, two pieces of toro, a plump scallop, and salmon so glossy it could double as a mirror. Roll was solid, but again -- presentation matters. You can't be at a 295 Mercer address, charge premium prices, and send sushi looking like this. This isn't tacos or greasy burgers. Verdict: Killer sushi, lousy packaging. Noz and 35 West still edge them out on looks and taste. Grade: B+ Want to see NYC sushi spots get graded in under a minute? Follow The Raw Report on TikTok -- we don't sugarcoat rolls.

    Sashimi Premium
    Paula L.

    This place is so small; it only has 4 seats. I was excited to be able to get 2 seats! We ordered the premium sashimi and a tuna roll. The fish was very fresh and clean tasting. The staff is super friendly. It was a solid experience.

    Sushi and Sashimi Lunch
    Vicell M.

    This review is based on a lunch take out and not dined in experience. I'm all about holes in the wall and neighborhood gems so when I saw this, I wanted to try. I got their sushi and sashimi lunch with salad. It was okay, nothing fancy. It was fresh so that's important. Not a fan of the scallop with hidden jalapeno touch. It was either to hide something or it was intentionally. Scallops should shine on its own sweetness or with something mild to essentuate it. Overall, I wish I had venture to try the deluxe dinner instead. For lunch, it was pretty pricey for the type of cuts.

    Sushi Premium
    Katrina T.

    My fave sushi in the city! Mainly a takeout spot with very limited seating. Clean inside with great staff. I've ordered to go and eaten inside. What I've tried- Sushi Premium: The best. Love that it cakes with uni and toro. The toro taku roll is unmatched! So fresh and great quality Miso Soup: A little inconsistent from time to time (sometimes under seasoned, sometimes perfectly umami). Love that it has tofu, seaweed AND tofu skin 3 Roll Combo: Spicy salmon, eel cucumber and salmon avocado. All good, toro taku still takes the cake for me! Can't recommend this place enough! Great quality, fast and always satisfies. It could be considered pricy but I think for the quality it's worth it! There's def lower grade sushi out there and for a lot more. Def try this spot out!

    Sea Bream, Scallop, Spot Prawn
    Phoebe L.

    I had heard that this place had very limited seating, so I got an order for takeout to eat in the park. It took a little longer than I expected, but the the sushi preparation and fish were very high-quality! I only get 3 nigiri a la carte (sea bream, scallop, and spot prawn) since I wasn't that hungry. I really loved how thick and sweet the scallop was! And the spot prawn had a nice texture. Overall, I think it's worth the price point, and as far as takeout sushi goes, this is some of the most delicious I've had in this area!

    Sushi premium
    Kelly Z.

    Called for a pick up order for a sushi premium and brought it home all the way to Queens and the rice was still nice and Chewy and perfect for sushi. The sushi was high quality which validates their price point. I would definitely come back to dine in but they do fill up quickly since there is only seating for 4.

    Sushi Premium
    Tracy H.

    My first impression: Decent, but not my favorite. Sushi was slightly smaller compared to other sushi places that are selling similar sushi sets/prices. There was more rice than fish. I would give it another try but a different set (wasn't a fan of the toro taku roll).

    Johnny N.

    I'm going to do my best to get through this review without mentioning my Japan trip, but it's going to take everything I have. I feel like the meme of the guy ready to explode from trying to keep his mouth shut, veins bludgeoning out of his neck and forehead. Oh you haven't been to Japan?????? Sushi 295 Mercer is the best Sushi I have had since my trip to......I mean Sushi 295 Mercer is legitimately the best sushi I have had in the United States of America. A friend, who has impeccable food taste, recommended it to me as he said it was his favorite sushi in NYC, but that it's "super lowkey" and "hasn't blown up yet." The cat has yet to be let out of the bag so to speak. Since there are only 4 seats for dine-in, I was JUICED when I got a res 3 days before as a budding love interest and I had made plans to grab food. "Oh yeah I got us a res at this sushi spot I've been dying to try, only 4 seats in the place tho!" I'm so cool and trendy Hehe haha :) Upon our initial walk by, we missed it as the sign is discrete so keep your eyes and ears up. Head on a swivel always. We walked in and were greeted by this cute Japanese lady, and she pointed to 2 seats at the sushi bar that were an arms distance away. This place truly is tiny, but authentic and cute without taking itself too seriously. Everything in here is functional, there is no added decor to try and impress. This is precisely what I loved about my time in Jap....I mean this is what I've read about Japan. It's all about functionality over there, and every good restaurant is essentially no frills. Everything and everyone serves a purpose, no ostentation for ostentation's sake. Or so I've read....... While sitting at the bar, the employees are cutting the fish right there in front of you, cranking out togo orders like the Vietnamese were cranking out heroin for Frank Lucas back in the late 60's. This spot is definitely more geared toward togo orders... I mean obviously. There are only 4 seats lmao. We started with a miso soup, and ordered the sushi for 2 which comes with 30 pieces of sushi. After a short argument on whether the items in a miso soup were called "fixings" or "fixins," which I obviously won but the aforementioned budding love interest could not admit defeat, our sushi arrived. It is true artistry here. The quality of fish is 2nd to none and I can only imagine it would remind someone of the best sushi that they had had on a trip to Japan.... Please watch the video I attached here, my goodness. I'm getting hungry just watching it back. Every bite literally melts in your mouth and the fish is as fresh as the Notre Dame head coaches fade for a national televised game. He's really fresh out the chair for those games lmaaooo. Not sure where they are getting their fish from or how it can be this much better than anywhere else I've been lol. The fatty tuna, the piece of charred salmon, and the eel were a 3 way tie for my favorite piece. The triple crown. I don't know how else to articulate how good this sushi was. I am at a loss for words for once. I will quite literally never order takeout sushi from anywhere else, as this place isn't even that expensive. I'd say it's relatively low priced for sushi in NYC. Y'all can keep Bondst, Sugar Fish, Sushi by M, Nobu, etc. I'm ROCKIN with Sushi 295 Mercer. Something special is going on here. Makes me want to book a Japan trip..................... IG @jnov_ Tiktok @jnov__

    Adam S.

    The freshness of the fish is amazing and you can definitely tell the difference from the flavor that comes out. Although more expensive than your local sushi spot, it's nice to have occasionally when wanting quality over quantity. The spicy mayo which I typically drown my sushi in, is not really needed to due to the natural flavors of the fish. Highly recommended the Sushi Regular Special

    Sushi sashimi combo lunch special with a coke.
    Matt M.

    Good food, and good service. Very small, but soooo good and fresh. No booze or desert just strait up Sushi. It's a little pricy for what you get, but the sushi is excellent. I would go for lunch again. Two people $70 with tip. The price and lack of alcoholic options keep it at 4 stars but the service, atmosphere, and food keep it at 4 stars.

    Sushi and Sashimi Lunch.
    Cindy Z.

    I was quite excited to try this spot and made my way over for take-out lunch to enjoy at the park nearby. The restaurant is super tiny and intimate seating only 4 people. It seems like a lot of people just get take-out here, which I did as well. I came for the Sushi and Sashimi Lunch ($25.95), which included 7 sashimi, 4 nigiri, California roll, and a salad. It took about 5-10 minutes for my food to be prepared and they brought it outside to me once it was ready. The service was quick and friendly. As for the food itself, it was good but nothing better than something you might find at the Japanese grocery stores. As many others mentioned, the salad is often tossed and I can see why. They need to just not include it or replace with some seaweed salad or something. It's good and convenient if you're craving sushi to enjoy at Washington Square Park, but not enough for me to return sadly.

    Jenny Z.

    Super fresh and good quality fish!! I got takeout as well and it was super good and affordable for the quality of fish. The sushi rice they use is also a chefs kiss in terms of texture and flavor. Got the salmon sashimi salad and the toro scallion roll, both of which I highly recommend! The toro was super fresh and the scallion added a nice touch of freshness. The salmon was also buttery soft and the salad had a nice gingery dressing.

    Premium omakase (partial, more pieces came after)
    Casey W.

    - really lovely experience - ordered the 30 piece premium omakase set to share ($100) and added the sweet shrimp at the end ($8 per piece) highly recommend both - the pieces are slightly on the smaller side but the quality is fantastic and honestly a steal compared to other similar omakases - only 4 seats at the bar (2 seats outside) but takes reservations - will likely be my new take out place - very excited to do omakase picnics once the weather warms up a bit - hole in the wall - pleasant personable staff

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    1 month ago

    soo good melting in my mouth!!! it was easy to talk and super good. i will be coming back!

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    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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    Reviewing location in Chelsea - The food is pretty good and there is definitely an existing…read morestandard leaning towards quality, but the service! Now, having said that although the food was decent, there were a couple of questionable choices in the overall presentation and plating and the sauces that accompany the black cod bento box I ordered, which did not actually come in a box. Everything is brought out piecemeal so you don't get an actual meal before you, but a lot of little plates brought out at different times, kinda like the Japanese equivalent of Tapas. We have been to this location twice, hoping the first time was a fluke, and trying to give them a chance only for the second time to be worse. The waitstaff is entirely disengaged from the customers. They rush you through the order process and don't explain any of the menu offerings, such as what is the difference between the different platter options. When they do come over, you are greeted with the sweetness and warmth of an unemotionally flat "What do you want?" After you get your food, no one comes over to refill water and cups are initially filled halfway with too much ice. No one comes over to remove plates afterward, and they definitely show no interest in finding out if you are enjoying your meal in the least. The booth we were sat at had not been cleaned after the last party's use so there was sauce all over, and it got on the back of my pants, which I later discovered while walking home...the joy. After eating comes the best part, they come over with these tablets outlining your check on the screen. Meanwhile, the tablets are strapped to their bodies the entire time. They don't allow you to scrutinize the charges in peace, no, they stand there impatiently for the duration either swerving from side to side of tapping their foot signaling discomfort that you're taking way too long. The funny part is the straps have clips to remove the tablets so it's not like it's impossible to leave the tablet and come back shortly. The whole process feels very rushed and pressurized for you to tip with one of the predetermined button selections, which start at 25%. Ummm, service sucked so no, we're definitely NOT starting there. I guess now we're both disappointed. Eventually, you get no paper receipt for your records even if you ask for it to be printed. And the whole time, the waitstaff is with you judging you on your tipping and not even being graceful enough to restrain their reaction. So no, not going back, and definitely would not recommend as a place to have a good time. Now, if you're looking for an uncomfortable experience served by someone that completely ignores you during your entire time there and expects an exorbitant tip to boot, then yes, this is the place for you!

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    You walk down a sketchy staircase off 35th with basically no signage and land in a basement that's…read morelouder than half of K-town one block over. That's the charm. Went tonight and the sushi was legitimately fresh, like actually fresh, not Midtown-lunch-counter fresh. Yellowtail carpaccio and the salmon tataki were the standouts, clean fish, no fridge taste. This is izakaya food though, so order like it: geso kara, aged tofu, gyoza, repeat. Frozen beer comes with that slushie foam cap they do in Tokyo and it keeps the pint cold to the last sip, which matters when the room is this warm and packed. Service is fast and a little chaotic. Prices are fair for the neighborhood, borderline cheap at lunch. Not a temple of sushi, but for a rowdy basement near Herald Square? Way better than it needs to be. Full by 6pm sharp. Come at 5 for the sake deal or book on Resy, the phone voicemail is always full.

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    Stopped here for dinner on a Saturday on a whim and was so happy with our choice! We walked in and…read morewere seated right away. It is a really small place with around 6-8 tables so it probably gets busy at times and there may be a wait. One of the best parts of their menu here is that you can order sushi by the piece. My mom doesn't always have the biggest appetite so for her to be able to order only a few pieces instead of an entire roll was a huge plus! I had to crispy tuna rice appetizer and the dragon roll. Literally so good. I was seriously craving crispy rice and these were perfect. I would order this again and again. The sushi was fresh and taste great as well. Super glad we decided to come here!

    This evening we were going to a jazz club where a friend of our son works at, but they don't serve…read morefood, so we had to find a place in the area of where the club is at. Do of course I use Yelp to find something that catches my eye close by where we need to be. I found umami Sushi. We usually can't go wrong with Japanese food or sushi. We had no problems finding the place. The description said it was a small restaurant and as we entered the dining area was very small. Our hotel room was probably bigger. That doesn't bother me especially if we get there, there tables for us to sit comfortably. I also trust my judgment when I find a place that seems to be popular by the locals. The restaurant was empty when we arrived. We were the only ones there, but for some reason we bring good vibes to the places we eat because not too long after we placed our order, people started coming in, to the point that the small dining room was packed. I love Omakase style Service and what we ordered was a sashimi/sushi platter for three and two special rolls. I thought I got to choose the rolls but even that was chefs choice. I was just a bit worried that they would give us the cheap rolls like spicy tuna or California roll. The platter came out and it was beautifully prepared with a piece of sashimi for each of us and the rolls the chefs chose, ended up being two of my favorite rolls. The types of fish they selected were also great quality fish. We were lucky to have placed our order before the crowd came in our we might have had to wait a while because how they prepared it would have taken some time. The service was just right. Because they got busy right away, the waitress was forced to attend to everyone and couldn't really socialize with us. In fact when we finished our platter we were debating what we wanted for dessert but the waitress didn't even ask us and instead she just brought us the bill, so we said to ourselves, "I guess we're not having dessert here." So we paid the bill and gave an opportunity for someone else to take our table.

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    Salmon handroll (least favorite)

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