What a fantastic experience from the door men all the way to the sushi chefs everyone was so friendly ! This is the place to go for an outrageous 15 course lab experiment ( Tasting ) I love to eat all different types of food but some sushi things I have been worried to taste ......But !!!! I went fully ready to just eat whatever was made, and I did and it was amazing, every single bite of it !!! Each item was made with care and presented beautifully. We also had some amazing sake and even a cocktail that were both equally great ! The sushi chef told us each item as he gave it to us and he had a great sense of humor too ! Don't miss out on this spot they told me they change the tasting menu every 6 months or so and I will definitely be going back again read more

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Amazing service and sushi! Did the chef tasting experience and enjoyed every bite! Nice sale choices. Knowledgeable staff with great recommendations read more

Outstanding! I really enjoyed the novel flavor pairings. The sarvice was wonderful. The number of sishi options was limited, however, and if you have someone in your party who doesn't like sushi, this would not be a great choice. But as a sushi lover, I loved it. read more

The ambiance was absolutely to die for. The moment when you walk in you're greeted with a spectacular view. The food itself was tasty and delicious. It wasn't the best sushi I had but definitely worth trying. The only con was the lychee martini tasted like banana instead of lychee. Overall, would come back again for the view. read more

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It doesn't get cooler than the entrance leading up to the suspense enfolding a beautiful rooftop outside garden. Oh yea it does. Our server was A-ok. Our drinks were pretty and strong. Our $100 omakase was really yummy. Some pieces better than others but most if not all were decent. Very amazing shrimp. Of course can't go wrong w Wagyu. And a lot of Insta stories since that's what got us here in the first place. read more

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Ordered the chef's selection 10 pc from Doordash tonight and the quality exceeded my expectation! The preparation was fast and delivery was smooth, I got the food within 20 mins of placing the order. Once I received the order, the large container had all the pieces neatly placed next to each other and if I weren't too hungry, I'd have plated them and one would think that I am consuming this meal at the restaurant. I never had brown rice sushi before today and I honestly didn't think it would be tasty. But I was pleasantly surprised by how well the combination tasted. Not to mention, the quality of the fish was excellent. I was so full by the time I finished all the sushi pieces that I had to save the miso soup for lunch tomorrow. I also really liked the way they prepared the pickled ginger - the chunky size french fries size made it crunchier. Now I need to go back and visit their rooftop soon! read more

Sushi Lab Rooftop - Chef's Selection 10 Pieces - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

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Cute place for a girls night or a date night As always, I would recommend making a reservation for this place ahead of time if you plan to dine here. It can get crowded and the seats are pretty much time boxed. If you're coming with a small group, I would highly recommend sitting at the bar (especially if you're getting omakase). My friends and I sat at one of the dining areas. The place is covered so you don't have to worry about rain. We were hoping to get more of a view from sitting at the rooftop but it wasn't one of those hotels. Let's talk about the food, we got the Chef's Selection: - The Chef's selection came in 3 pieces, 3 pieces, 4 pieces at a time if you don't sit at the bar - The unfortunate thing about not sitting at the bar is that the food gets left out for a while and by the time it reaches the table, it starts to dry out or is does not taste freshly charred - The overall selection was delicious though (it wasn't just a traditional fish on top of rice, they made sure to add in hints of flavors like yuzu, shisho leaf, etc on top of it) - The pieces felt really small so after the 10 pieces, we were still pretty hungry. We got a handroll to fill ourselves more because it contained more rice - We also got the matcha creme brulee. This was an interesting texture, it's not as creamy as regular creme brulees, it was more pasty. We were pretty hungry still so we devoured it. Though the omakase is only $60 for 10 pieces, you'll probably find yourselves wanting to add on more pieces or order more food. read more

It was a cool vibe. Rooftop with a limited view of Manhattan. I sat at the bar very cool. The food was very good. Some unique spins on Sushi a nice change. I would recommend this place. read more

I went to Sushi Lab for dinner and ordered "The Lab Experiment" omakase meal, which was 15 dishes. I also ordered the house sake, a large carafe was only $16, which was a great deal! The dishes were all really tasty, there were a few egg based dishes I was less of a fan of. The actual sushi fish dishes were DELICIOUS! I was stuffed and could barely finish all the courses. I would recommend getting the "Chef's Selection" unless you are extremely hungry. I will definitely be returning! There are two options for seating, at the sushi bar and garden seating. I would recommend the garden seating for more space and social distancing. There is a plastic wall between seats that are near one another and good heating on the rooftop. The restaurant was well cleaned, I must have been sanitized at least 3 times before my order was taken. read more

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TLDR: fish wasn't fresh & not worth the money, good drinks & service The atmosphere is really cool but being on rooftop on a hot summers day + only 1 fan on + sushi = a subpar sushi experience. I think most people come here for the Instagram pics of the rooftop itself which is okay but I'm here for the sushi. We got the more expensive omakase experience and sat at the counter because we like our food fresh. The thing about this place is that the fish wasn't as cold as I hoped it would be since they would leave it out to cut but with the weather that was a bad combo. People who sat at the tables and ordered omakase would have to wait for each of their nigiris to be made and put on a tray which then sat longer in the heat until a waiter was ready to serve you. I really don't believe sushi should be served in a place that is not temperature controlled. The quality of fish was not up to par for what you pay. Some of the pieces were slimy or fishy. Also we told the waitress I could not eat oysters but the chef missed this and still gave me oysters as one of our dishes which I ended up giving to my bf. The only saving grace for this place was their A5 wagyu lollipop, the matcha creme brûlée, and their drinks. Service: the check-in staff were very nice and actually let us up early. The waitress that we had was super attentive and friendly. Overall disappointing and overhyped. read more

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Managed to squeeze in a last minute reservation here! Finding this place was kind of tricky as the restaurant is on the rooftop of a hotel. You take the elevator to the 6th floor then walk a couple more flights upwards. We ordered: The Lab Experience - 15 pcs ($100 per person) Washugyu Beef roll ($21) We didn't get to sit at the counter for the experience but that's okay, they brought out the sushi on a cute wooden plate instead which I actually kind of preferred! I didn't feel rushed at all compared to the typical 1 hr limits at bar seating. I didn't enjoy some pieces as much because of the strong wasabi flavor and the yuzu overpowered the fish. My favorites as usual are always the ebi, uni and wagyu pieces. The presentation was absolutely stunning! One of the piece even had flower shaped gold flakes AHH SO CUTE! I actually think their rolls are better than their individual pieces. The servers were super kind and attentive. The ambiance of the restaurant was also immaculate. Gorgeous interior and lighting! I felt like I should've enjoyed the pieces more but sadly, some tasted a little too fishy. But for $100, 15 pcs felt like a huge steal. It was a decent experience but unsure if I'll be back. read more

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I am a BIG FAN of eating Omakase. I live in Vermont. I own a small diner and I am the only cook. I cook for others 10hrs a day, all fresh, from scratch, super creative/unique American/Vermont breakfast. So when I get to NYC I want to eat something completely unlike the food I am surrounded by all day most days. And! I want to eat as many different flavors as I can. I don't want to have to eat one, giant entree. I don't want to commit like that. When I'm in The City I eat one meal a day and I make that meal count. The Omakase scene in NYC is second to none these days. The quality and variety is mind boggling. And, in the wake of Covid, there are what I like to call "fast casual" Omakase places popping up all over. Places where you an spend under $100 (sometimes significantly under) and get some really good pieces in a short period of time. I am slowly working my way through as many Omakase places as possible. But Sushi Lab Rooftop on top of The Sanctuary Hotel on W 47th Street is still, hands down, my favorite. Sushi Lab serves lunch, which is unusual in the Omakase world and it has a variety of sushi that can be ordered off the menu if you don't want the Omakase. It also has a quite a few tables along with the Chef Counter and you can order Omakase served in "sections" at your table. Not one piece at a time, the way it is served at the counter. I always sit at the counter. I want to eat each piece as it is prepared for me and savor the experience. Here is my Life Directive to you! If you think you are a "foodie" or you really care about food and flavor and technique and the experience of a beautiful/perfect meal you must eat Omakase. Here is my caveat: You must eat raw fish and gluten. None of these restaurants can accommodate vegetarian or vegan or gluten free. Those things are just not available Omakase. That being said. I do not eat beef and most places include a Wagyu Beef course, that I skip (they always sub something delicious for me). If you are ready to try Omakase go to Sushi Lab. The actual, physical setting at Sushi Lab is unrivaled. It is STUNNING. It is the actual rooftop with glass panels around the edges and a peaked, kind of tent ceiling covered in faux greenery. There are actual, live plants all over the space and the vibe is "private roof top garden." I have eaten here in the dead of winter and split units keep it perfectly, warm. On a sunny day, spending the afternoon at the Chef Counter at Sushi Lab is a PEAK experience. FYI: to get to Sushi Lab you must climb 4 flights of stairs after taking the elevator in the hotel to the sixth floor. I am not sure if there is handicapped/differently abled access. Although I can't imagine they're allowed NOT to have access in Midtown Manhattan... On my most recent visit I ordered the large Omakase: 15 pieces/courses for $100. This is a MIND BOGGLING value for your money. You can't afford NOT to eat here. My pieces were: Amber Jack with Monkfish Liver Goldeneye Snapper with Micro Greens and Ground Sesame Squid with Finger Lime King Salmon with Salmon Floss Yellowtail with Yuzu and Seagreens Bluefin Tuna, Hokkaido Uni and Caviar Shima Avi, Japanese Ginger and Smoked Ikura Flounder with Flounder Fin, Lemon Zest and Chive Otoro with Fish (something or other that I missed - I had to TAKE NOTES to remember all this!!) Sweet Shrimp with Ikura and Ginger Lime Hokkaido Uni with Fried Oyster Scallop with Chopped Toro Sea Eel Otoro, Foie Gras, Crispy Rice and Gold Flake (!!!) Uni with Soba Noodles (I almost couldn't do this one...) Let me just take a moment to talk about that second to last piece, which was built on a little block of sushi rice that was torched to be entirely, perfectly crispy all around the outside, topped with fatty, melt-in-your-mouth tender Tuna belly and then seared Foie Gras (potentially the most delicious food on earth). The combination of these textures and flavors in one bite that all goes into your mouth at once??? Heaven. Potentially life changing. I like to eat Omakase alone. I don't want to have to talk to anyone or be distracted in any way from my experience. When the food and flavors SOAR, you need to focus to experience the entire spectrum. But I'm sure you can do it with someone else. I have witnessed many dates at the Chef Counter at Sushi Lab. If there were more than 5 stars I would give them. Vibe. Food. Service. Perfection read more

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Occasion: going away dinner with friends Atmosphere: nature/dreamy- chill DRINK: Strawberry Geisha- for sweet/ refreshing 10/10 !!! FOOD: Honey glaze wings- comes w/ 8 pieces, flavor-texture is 10/10. Taro with chips!! Comes with guac w/ pomegranate and the chips are thinly sliced and crisp. Amazing! 10/10 Avocado fries with ranch dipping- ok portion, on the salty side but still good. 7.5/10 Washyugu beef roll (forgot spelling) I was super full at this point but still very good! 8.5/10 for me-- but my friend 20/10! SERVER: Maxxxxxx!!!! Wow so kind, friendly, very informative and everything he suggested was great! 100/10 for Max! I can't wait to go back already and show my other friends. I hope we get lucky again and get Max as our server :) read more

Sushi Lab Rooftop - Server: Max with the tattoo woo hoo ! - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

My fiancé and I went to sushi lab last night and had such a great time! We ordered the toro chips, edamame, and rock shrimp as appetizers and then we each got the lab experiment omakase. Everything was delicious and the presentation was beautiful. On top of the delicious food, our waiter Xu was amazing and the atmosphere was very pretty with floor to ceiling floral decor. We've been trying more omakase lately and sushi lab is one of our new favorites! Highly recommend!! read more

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This place is amazing! This was my first Omakase experience. I went with my girlfriend for our anniversary (free drink on the house!). We both chose the $100 lab experiment with 15 signature courses. I've never had anything like it. The portions are small, but at the end it was actually quite filling. The chef told us what he made when he handed us the dish. I wish he had a index card or something that describes the food because I couldn't understand the chef due to his accent. Nonetheless, everyone was extremely professional and the food was amazing. The best thing was the gold digger. This was apart from the lab experiment. This thing was GOOD! The flavor is just so unique. I will definitely try to replicate this on my own because it was so good. I highly recommend this place. read more

Sushi Lab Rooftop - Gold Digger - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

Omg omg omg ok first and foremost so excited we found this hidden gem in NYC. we did the chefs tasting of 10 sushi pieces and it was only $60. SOOOOO worth it!! we also tried a few other dishes and rolls as well, all were amazing. read more

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Came here for lunch on my way out of NYC and it was a great meal. The staff was super friendly, and the ambience of the rooftop was superb. I dont generally like the whole faux floral vibe, but this was surprisingly airy and tasteful. The strawberry lychee cocktail was superb. The tuna handroll was exceptional, both in taste and value. I also tried the eel roll, and while it was delicious, it was very heavily weighted toward cucumber and on some of the pieces the eel was more a sidenote, almost a thin paste. I personally didnt think the microgreens provided much outside the presentation. My partner tried the gold digger nigiri, which is an extremely lavish open face hand roll with gold leaf stars. She enjoyed it, but it was as difficult to eat as it was decadent. The Tuna Flight was definitely a better value and variety. We had the Matcha Creme Brûlée for dessert and it was to die for. All in all, it was a great place with wonderful ambience and good food. I'd personally stick to the simpler stuff when visiting again. Also, a bit of a warning, when you take the elevator up to the roof, it stops two flights below the restaurant. So be prepared to walk up an extra two floors. Definitely not for the weary or disabled. read more

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Love the scallops! To any omakase newbies like myself, I didn't know the wagyu uni and wagyu scallop would be come in one piece for $18. To be honest, if I knew that, I probably wouldn't have ordered it but I'm glad I got to try it although I assumed they were rolls because we also ordered two hand rolls and a shrimp truffle pasta and the server said that would be enough food for two of us. The truffle pasta was good and luckily heavy enough to fill us up lol and they were generous on the scallops for the hand roll. I would probably go back to try their speciality rolls and decor is a nice vibe. read more

Sushi Lab Rooftop - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

Great omakase experience for our table of three. The decoration and vibe of the restaurant was so nice - definitely a treat to the eyes! I went with two friends who have never had omakase before, and they both said it was one of their best meals ever and never knew that flavors like that could exist lol. I liked the way each dish was presented by the waiting staff to give us a good omakase experience even though we opted for table seating, and you could tell they put a lot of consideration into the order of each presentation. Lots of melting-in-your-mouth moments here. Also their cocktails were really yummy and strong. Can't wait to come back one day when I'm in the city! read more

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Sushi lab is a great option for a girls day/dinner out and they offer a selection of yummy/beautiful drinks as well as an affordable omakase option. While it's great they offer table omakase, making it easier to grab a reservation, I much prefer to sit at the bar for a true omakase experience. Nevertheless, the staff were all extremely friendly and helpful, and still went through each piece for the courses. I got the lab experiment and every piece was pretty good. I particularly enjoyed the wagyu on crispy rice, the salmon, and the uni toro piece that night. My friends and I really enjoyed our cocktails but definitely felt the omakase experience was a smidge underwhelming. Nothing had the umph factor we were really looking for but given that the vibes and experience, I would be willing to give this place another try at the bar. read more

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I love sushi lab, I fell in love with their 11th street location and wanted to try their first location out as well. The location is hidden inside a hotel, you have to go up an elevator and a set of stairs before you arrive! The rooftop is cute, I definitely recommend the 15 piece omakase and to get a side dish. The wings were delicious and juicy. The sake flight seems like a large portion but you will definitely finish it throughout the whole meal. This location does serve slightly different rolls from the 11street location. For example, I didn't get the soba noodles with uni at the 11 street location for my last piece. This place is cute for a date or just drinks with some appetizers. I would love to try their other rolls as well. And it's super important to make a reservation in advance. read more

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Everything was bad from appetizers to the meal everything tasted like lemon. Definitely not worth it there's so many epic sushi places in the city skip this one for sure. The photos online make the place seem like everything would be super fresh and delicious that was not our experience. read more

Open air sushi. That's a thing here. It's no wonder this is now my second favorite sushi place In the city, because my favorite place is their sister restaurant downstairs. We had the Lab experiment Omakase and it gave us the sushi giddies. I had the summer snow nigiri sake, while the others had some signature craft cocktails: the Tokyo mule and the strawberry geisha. All were outstanding. Every piece of the Omakase was its own experience. The Omakase included Uni, monkfish, ikura, shrimp, red snapper, sea eel, fluke, yellowtail, tuna, salmon and various flavors, textures, and spices that were all very complex, but individual to each fish or offering, like the soba and Uni dish. The only ones we didn't care for were the squid, and surprisingly, the Wagyu. Squid is just not a favorite for us as it is tough, rubbery, and inherently slippery. The Wagyu tasted like a piece of fat while we were expecting super tender red meat. It might be that we had the wrong expectation, but we didn't enjoy that piece. The server was introducing each fish so quickly that we couldn't understand what she was saying. read more

this is a really cute spot located on top of a hotel. the decor and lighting were rly pretty --would definitely recommend for a cute date!! as for the food, we ordered the15 course $100 lab experiment omakase. i thought a lot of the dishes were pretty creative, and the ingredients were fresh. i particularly liked the salmon, toro, and wagyu on crispy rice! i personally wasn't a huge fan of the cold noodles at the end, and we did leave the restaurant a little hungry, so I would definitely recommend ordering some appetizers or eating a little beforehand! I have been to the chemistry room also located in the same area/building and I would would definitely recommend that if you are looking just for omakase! sushi lab had a la carte options, as well as hand rolls and other appetizers. read more

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One of my best friends finished up grad school so we wanted to celebrate him by treating him out to omakase! I was able to easily make reservations online. Make sure you reserve a few weeks in advance as spots fill up quickly! First you check in with the bouncers in front of the hotel, have your reservation, IDs and vaccination cards ready. After confirming your reservation they lead you down the hallway to a host who directs you down the hall and towards the elevator. Once you get to the top floor there is another host who directs you to the seats. There are two options for seating, table or bar. The bar seating gives you the opportunity to see the sushi chefs create the omakase pieces which adds to the experience but I opted for the table when making reservations because I wanted better seating for conversation and celebration! The staff did a wonderful job of describing each omakase piece and guiding us through the order on which to eat each piece to provide the optimal experience. They brought the sets out in two rounds. Everything was fresh and delicious! Outside of the omakase we ordered taro chips and guacamole and drinks. I ordered the spicy toki which was a spicy Japanese whiskey. It so good and complimented the sushi well. My friends enjoyed their cocktails and wine as well. Last but not least, you cannot forget one of the biggest draws to Sushi Lab NYC which is the location. It's on a rooftop and has such a beautiful aesthetic. Think whimsical Pinterest, you'll definitely want to take lots of photos! I asked one of the hosts to take our group photo and she took so many and so was kind about it. She let us know she totally gets it and is the same way when going out! Talk about hospitality! read more

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When I saw this pop up on my IG feed, I knew I had to come here. The rooftop decor and safety precautions is what got me to go! I'll preface that I am not a big fan of sushi because of the rawness even though I know there is cooked sushi. I could tell this restaurant had high quality sushi. Upon early arrival, my friend and I were temp checked. We got to sit in the lobby of the Sanctuary Hotel, which I will tell you is a mood! Once we were called, we went up to the rooftop hotel. It was a cloudy, rainy day but luckily, the rain held off because we got seated by non-existent windows which was nice. Our masked server came by with wet napkins and provided us paper menus. We went with avocado fries and the chef's selection. For drinks, we got the Strawberry Geisha and the Sake Mojito. My drink felt pretty watered down as I didn't taste any alcohol. Not sure if it was just me or not. As for the food, the chef's selection was a good selection of sushi. It was pretty smooth eating. No soy sauce/wasabi required! The flavor is all in the sushi itself. They do provided pickled ginger as a palette cleanser. Now, my thing was the avocado fries. Not only did it come mid-way through the meal but it was soooooo lackluster. It literally was just avocado with a thin slice of IDK what on it. It was the worst avocado fries I ever had. Even I made better avocado fries! Please do work on giving it flavor and texture! Overall, I would come back but it hasn't and won't replace my first choice sushi place that I go to. I think what would bring me back is trying the specialty rolls and the desserts. read more

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Very cool spot! Inviting and great quality! We had the lab sampler and it was incredible. Very fresh seafood, decent prices and overall a great time. RECOMMEND some of New York's sushi is just insane pricing for what it is. This was a very in the middle range and you get great sushi for very decent pricing! read more

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I came here for the first time in April 2021 (I think it was relatively new back then) and it was sooooo good. I did their $100 omakase option and it had soo many good options like the steamed egg, the little dessert, the handroll served in a bed of uncooked rice (to keep it upright), etc. I hyped up this place to my friends so much these past 1+ years, but then I went back for the first time last week for the same $100 omakase option to say that it went downhill is, well frankly, not enough. Yes, the place was packed unlike the first time I went there, but I honestly feel like people go there more for the aesthetic than anything else. It's a great spot for photo ops, but the omake is nothing like when I first went. The options are typical, nothing special for an omakase, the service was very slow even though we sat at the chef's table, but it seemed that the couple sitting next to us were getting their food very fast despite ordering the same thing, just with a different chef serving them. I don't know, like maybe it's because I saw how good the food was before and comparatively, its downgrade hinders my judgement from reviewing the food by itself, but I don't think the food was worth $100 given the quality of the fish, the slow service, and the lack of diversity in the tasting menu. read more

Sushi Lab Rooftop - Chef's selection - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

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Came here for a 6:00pm Seating on Sunday 1/9/2022. Party of 5, 3 children (well behaved, 2 adults). To begin with it looked like the Sushi Lab was about at 60-70% full. A single waitress was running around taking orders and she looked very busy. We sat and waited without a greeting or any type of acknowlegement for a solid 10-15 minutes, to the point where my wife was worried if we'd have enough time for the seating. The seating was promptly at 6pm and we had to be done within an hour and a half, probably because they had another seating afterwards. I will be honest, I have never felt rushed at a restaurant before, not even an All You Can Eat Buffet. This waitress finally came over after about 10 minutes which would have been fine, but she was not personable, and simply put, rushed through everything. I asked for recommendations for the kids, since the menu is obviously tailored to adults, which is fine, but perhaps you can do a chef's tasting of salmon, or tuna, over rice, such as a Child sized Chirashi or Soba Noodle with broth and seared tuna, I have no problem paying for them, but give them something they'll eat, being a sushi restraunt priding itself on being an "Omakase" you should have a chef selection of fish that you can tailor to a child's pallet. She suggested I order a bunch of rolls for the kids. Really not much help since I can read the menu myself. But thanks. I ordered the Sushi Lab Experience an omakase with 16 courses for myself ($120.00) and the wife decided she wasn't feeling daring enough to get the Sushi Lab Experience and opted for the Chef's Selection ($60.00) We ordered a shared bottle of House warm sake, and for the table and the kids, we ordered Blue Fin Toro Tartare, Honey Soy Glazed Wings, 2 Orders of Charred Edamame, a Washugyu Beef Roll, a Yellotail Jalapeno Roll sans Jalapeno because of the kids, a Matcha Crunch Roll, a couple of drinks for the kids and we settled in for our meal. Quite a few selections were completely sold out, such as the Avocado Fries, Salmon Belly & Poached Asian Pear, as well as the Chicken wings which were probably the only cooked finger food protein my kids would have eaten other than Salmon Sashimi. Again not a big deal, it is a sunday, albeit not the last seating of the night, but second to last. The waitress disappeared with our menus and immediately we got our drinks, and they started to bring out courses. The meal went fairly well, the service felt very rushed when explaining each course, flying through the description and then running off post haste. Sushi Lab has maybe 12 tables which seat 2-4, our party of 5 was probably the largest, at about 60% capacity there may have been in that 6pm seating 25-30 people at most across 8-9 tables? The ultimate kicker for this review was when one of my final omakase courses before dessert arrived, it contained the A5 Wagyu with Foie Gras, the broiled fresh eel, the Uni and what I believe to be fresh spotted prawn. the plate had been set in front of me for about a minute when i picked up the Uni wrapped in Nori, the waitress came flying by behind me and from my left side grabbed the plate from me and said I'm so sorry, and ran off with it to the Sushi Bar. I HAVE NEVER EVER IN MY LIFE EVER SEEN ANYTHING SO UNPROFESSIONAL IN MY LIFE. I could not even believe that it was happening. Even if the wrong thing was given to me, You simply do NOT fly out of nowhere and blind-sightedly grab my plate and take off with it. I sat there in complete and utter disbelief. She conversed with a couple of people before finally returning after about a minute with my plate and apologized to me saying "Sorry" there was zero explanation of why she took my food, nor was there any type of compassion behind her sorry. Upon finishing our meal, I had an Omakase dessert of some Coconut and Mango Puree, it wasn't all that great and had a very odd aftertaste. The best part of this was a gentleman came up and asked us before I got my dessert if we would like anything else. I assumed he meant dessert so I attempted to order dessert for my kids, the Burnt Cheesecake and Matcha Tiramisu for them. He then said "I'm so sorry, we're sold out of desserts also" I then looked at him in disbelief again for a second time in one night, and said, "then why did you ask if we wanted anything else, if there is nothing else we can order? Is it simply to be polite?" For a bill close to $400.00 It was by far the worst meal I've ever had. I have major reservations wanting to come back here. My uncle swears by this place but after the lack of professionalism, service, food offerings being not available, no apologies for running by and grabbing my food, I don't think I will be coming back. Sushi Lab, this was an experiment gone wrong. read more

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well their ambiance, atmosphere, and service were great. my friend and i ordered salmon belly & poached asian pear as a starter, chef's selectionx2, and kimini ringo/kimini yuzu as drinks. the server was very friendly and explained about each menu proficiently. aesthetic interior and beautifully designs. only thing that i didn't like was toro and uni. they were fishy.. :( read more

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Very impressive rooftop decor The omakase counter looks like the typical sushi counter but is far from your upscale countertops Once seated, you will notice the counter is pretty sticky ( we requested that the counter be wiped down again prior to beginning our meal); you will be greeted with lousy take out chopsticks and disposable napkins The little towelettes they provide to wipe your fingers is a nice touch The sushi is a bit underwhelming The omakase felt rushed and the quality subpar; especially when compared to its sister downstairs in the chemistry room Some pieces were great, while some consisted of Ingredients that, ironically, had no chemistry For $100, which is only $25 less than the chemistry room, this place is a hard pass Lastly, we ordered the crab hand roll at the end, incredibly salty, completely lacking any savoriness Final note, we tried to end the meal with the matcha cream brûlée, their only desert available, and they were out; how can you be out of the only dessert you have to stock up on?!? Overall, I loved the chemistry room, but sushi lab roof top is a hard pass, especially when it's only a $25 difference read more

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Ambiance is a five stars. The waiter was super nice! It's worth the try and I was kind of satisfied with my meal. I will recommend this for a special date night dinner for those who loves sushi. read more

Sushi Lab Rooftop - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

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Bluefin Toro Tartare - 10/10 This was a recommendation by our waiter and I'm so glad we listened to him because it was absolutely delicious! Literally could not get over how tasty this dish was, wish I could eat this everyday. Chef's Selection - 10/10 Oh man, after an unsatisfying night at Sugarfish, this omakase really made up for it. I really loved every single sushi - ok the unagi was just ok but everything else was melt in your mouth delicious! A5 Wagyu - 10/10 So this sushi is also included in the chef's selection and it was also delicious! Honestly this omakase was seriously worth it's price! It's also not as outrageously expensive as some other omakase spots. Bisque Burnt Cheesecake - 5/10 I think the dessert was a pass for me. Doesn't taste bad but was nothing special. read more

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This place was horrible. It is sad that the best menu item we had was the chicken and truffle fries at this sushi spot. I didn't even consider it a rooftop because it's covered and there's no view. read more

2 male servers handled the 14 tables all by themselves as the mgr stood around waiting for phone calls or people who walked in. We walked in the waiter helped us get seated. Good quality fish, variety of combinations. Worth a try, nice place and decor. read more

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Ok. Some amazing sushi, and I have been on a kick lately. We are at the bar, the service was quick, friendly, and unobtrusive. The vibe is super mellow and cool. Now to the fish. In a single word, sublime. The subtle flavors all blend together and creat masterpieces. The Asian Pear roll is not to be missed. The Waygu was spot on. And the Toro was melt in your mouth. Highly recommend this place and will dine here again. read more

Sushi Lab Rooftop - Waygu roll - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

AMAZING. I am so happy that we grabbed reservations here because it was one of my favorite dinners. The service was phenomenal and the food was fantastic. We decided to get the Omakase that came with 11 pieces of unique sushi. They were delicious and the service was wonderful. The rooftop was beautiful and the whole experience was 5 stars! read more

Sushi Lab Rooftop - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

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Delighted in a fun rooftop sushi experience! The highlight was undoubtedly the delicious and fresh sushi. read more

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Went here for dinner with a few friends. Had made a reservation for 8 PM on a Friday night. When we got there, many of the tables were filled. I'd definitely recommend a reservation if you are coming to this place for dinner during busy hours. We were led and seated at a table. I ordered the Lab Experiment, which is a set 15-course meal. It started off with a dish called Amberjack with Fish Liver. I wasn't a big fan honestly. But my friends enjoyed it. The next dishes came in sets (5 pieces, 4 pieces, 4 pieces). The last dish was a cold soba noodle with uni (sea urchin). I felt that many of the pieces had different types of add-ons, which is why they call the set the Lab Experiment. I would have much preferred a clean piece of fish with rice. But the pieces seemed fresh and still tasted good. I also felt that the pieces were kind of small. I'm only comparing this to other Omakase experiences where the pieces are larger. In my opinion, if you want to give Omakase a try and/or you don't eat too much raw fish, I'd recommend coming here since the pieces aren't too large and they add other things to their pieces which may mask the "raw" texture, but not necessarily. But if you would prefer an Omakase with cleaner and larger pieces, I'd recommend going elsewhere. Overall, solid restaurant. read more

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I came for their Lab Experiment omakase, which is now only $100 because the staff said they changed up the style of dishes served so it is a few appetizers less than prior. Also, I'm giving it a 4/5 because their service and staff were pretty good. But personally for the omakase quality experience wise, I'd probably give it a 3/5 unfortunately it did not really meet my expectations too much. Out of 15 dishes, only a couple really blew my taste buds mind and I feel like some of the pieces could be a bit more fresh, even including the fried oyster part (it really had the frozen oyster after taste even though it's fried, because I've tasted the big difference in my past and it's just not the same. I understand if it's fried you don't normally use the best quality but if it's for omakase, every tiny detail should be taken into factor. The ambience is a nice one, I'll give it that. Nice for a friends gathering and date night as well, even if it's cold winter, you don't have to worry about that because it is all covered and additional heaters around so technically "indoor" rooftop :) They had signs up from the hotel lobby all the way up to the rooftop so I didn't have any issue finding the spot. Worth a try for visitors of New York and if you've never had omakase read more

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