We went there in a party of 4 on a Saturday. The decorations of the rooftop was pretty, service was good. We opted for the $120 omakase. The portion was just right for me. We got about 12 pieces of nigiri, one additional uni dish, and a couple of desserts. The quality of the fish was decent, and it's a great value. I enjoyed the food and the lively vibes. It's a good choice during this weird time of COVID. It's on the rooftop, so there's no passerby. Upon entry the building, someone gave us a temperature test. We were required to wear a mask whenever we leave the table. It was a pretty good experience. read more

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Sushi is good, but not sure about the hygiene especially covid is still around. The sushi chef was playing with his cell phone in between making sushi with his bare hands, and nope, no washing hands after playing with his phone. He also talked over the sushi with another sushi chef with no mask on. Probably won't come here again. Bar table was sticky as well. read more

worth the hype!!! this place was the first place i visited after being on lock down due to covid. they take all precautions and have hand sanitizers everywhere. you do have to go up an elevator and some stairs to get to the rooftop which felt like a tower lol. my friends and i got the prefix 10 pieces and every single one was DELICIOUS. my favorite was the shrimp and salmon pieces for sure. the waiter makes sure to explain every single piece when serving them up to you. we also got some appetizers like edamame, karage, tuna and they were all really great as well! the edamame is prepared charred and i particularly liked their version of this simple dish. i also got the spicy cocktail and it was indeed spicy. and STRONG. it was very yummy though. overall, i definitely recommend this place. all the staff and waiters were extremely nice and friendly as well! read more

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Sushi Lab was amazing! I saw my favorite vlogger take her fiancé here for his bday so I decided to take my husband here, too! Everything was honestly spectacular and exceeded expectations. The restaurant was extremely thoughtful with following COVID-19 prevention guidelines. Everyone wore gloves and masks. They also requested customers stack dishes when they're done eating so the servers can take the finished plates away smoothly without having to linger around your table or reach over you. Sanitizer was readily available at the host stand. Each table was separated by a clear, plexiglass divider. Menus were throwaway paper or you can just use the QR code available at every table! The restrooms were also immaculate! Food...was DIVINE. Though it has to be said that this was my first time trying upscale sushi. We did the lab experiment omakase ($120/person for 15 courses) with an appetizer. My bill was around $300 plus tip but it was worth EVERY penny. Every course had my husband's eyes rolling back. We genuinely loved everything but our absolute favorite was the wagyu which is pictured in the top right in the set of 4! The meat literally melted in my mouth. Oh, and if you decide to go, don't forget to check in for a complimentary sake! We didn't really enjoy the sake but free stuff is always nice! Our waitress was very attentive and kind. She was always nearby when we needed something and sometimes she'd even anticipate us needing something before we ourselves even did! The host who welcomed us was also super nice. Checking in was very smooth and quick. Food came out extremely fast too! Although this might be because every customer had a 90 min time limit to eat. Our waitress was kind enough to let us know when it was last call for our table. Ambiance and vibe-wise, it was also super hip and cheerful. The ceiling was absolutely gorgeous with the vines and lamps. The view outside the windows wasn't too great but I love that it was bright and well lit inside (we went for lunch at 2PM). We experienced no crowds or loud noises. It was just a very nice meal with a bit of mainstream music playing in the background. We left the restaurant thinking we absolutely had to come back! Thank you, Sushi Lab! read more

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food is great and environment is fabulous. Service is excellent and ppl are nice for introduction

I snagged a last minute reservation here. 5 stars for the Covid safety, service and experience. 4 stars for the food. There are definitely better sushi spots in the city. But you are paying for location and the rooftop experience. Loved the table dividers, the care they give for safety and cleanliness and the whole staff. They were really sweet and really checked on us a bunch. We even scored some free sake just because! I would definitely venture back here with a small crew. And next time instead of ordering our own sushi choices, I'll go with the Omasake experience. read more

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

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What an amazing place. Great ambience, phenomenal service and the food is just wow. I would definitely have the cucumber ginger drink. Do the sushi lab, 15 pieces (a bunch of great food) Definitely one of my favorite places in New York now. Yummy read more

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Just average at best. Blue crab handroll was very fishy. The spicy tuna roll was good, but nothing to write home about. The cocktail was much too sweet and overall nothing WOWed me read more

Very delicious Sushi. Great atmosphere. Beautiful ambiance. Rooftop is on 7th floor. We tried almost every one item in each section. Tried Gold digger from Lab classics We tried Seared Salmon and Matcha Crunch Roll. Both were super delicious. We actually ordered another Matcha Crunch roll. We tried Snapper from Sushi and Sashimi. We went there on weekday during lunch hours and it was busy. Make sure to reserve in advance. Wear masks and bring your vaccination evidence. read more

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

This review is for delivery. Ordered two of their chef's selection omakase ($49 each for 10 signature pieces of sushi and a 6 piece cut roll, as well as miso soup). One of our better (ok fine best so far) sushi delivery experiences in this price range. Pieces are much bigger than sushi on Jones (maybe nearly twice - speaks more to Jones being small though), and slightly smaller than sugar fish but higher quality and with more thoughtful seasoning/flavor combos. Toro as always amazing, but also really enjoyed the squid, scallop and salmon. Not a piece I didn't love in the 10 provided, and the 6 piece cut roll decent too. Miso soup solid - came with some green paste that we dumped in (not sure if that was chef's intention but we figured it may have been a different take on seaweed). I thought about deducting a star bc they forgot our gyoza but door dash gave us credit for the item so all is good- esp given how good meal was otherwise and the speed in delivery generally (~30min from submission of order in app to arrival). read more

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

This was my first time dining outdoors in the winter this year and I was really satisfied with all the safety measures Sushi Lab implemented to ensure a wonderful and safe experience! The rooftop was gorgeous and I really like the beautiful Christmas decorations they put up, which made it extra festive and romantic. When you enter the doors in the Sanctuary Hotel lobby, staff will take your temperature and offer hand sanitizer and you take the elevator to the top floor. You have to walk up one flight to access the Sushi Lab rooftop though, so just a heads up! The tables are socially distanced, with plexi glass dividers. The heaters also made it cozy warm despite being on a rooftop and made me forget that we are in the midst of winter. The servers and chefs were all wearing masks, which made me feel very safe. As a celebratory lunch, my friends and I ordered three appetizers to share (bluefin toro tartare, washugyu beef specialty roll, and salmon belly with porched Asian pear), which were really great starters to our meal. I also really enjoyed the Strawberry Geisha craft cocktail -- it tasted sweet and fragrant and paired perfectly well with the meal. The drink was also super pretty! We each ordered the Chef's Selection ($60), which came with 10 signature sushi pieces and a handroll, and each piece is more unique and experimental than the traditional sushi, but offered really amazing value. The fish was really fresh, and I especially loved the toro, ebi, and uni pieces. We also leveraged the 3 handrolls for $24 deal (scallop, toro, and crab), which really filled us up. I thought the crab was a bit dry compared to the ones I've previously had at other omakase spots, but it was still yummy. I also appreciated that the servers gave us hand wipes earlier because I would not want to touch the rolls with my hands. Overall -- highly recommend for a safe, stunning outdoor omakase experience during these times and cheers to the staff for making the dining experience so lovely. read more

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Made a reservation for 2 but ended up at the wrong location. They were unable to accommodate us, but they were able to accommodate a walk-in group behind us. read more

Had the omakase. Mackerel sushi was my favorite. The food was yummy but the drinks were not memorable. Still deserves 5 stars :) read more

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

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I had a lot of expectations walking in after seeing the reviews and pictures but I am sorry to say I am disappointed. The atmosphere was nice, definitely a cute date spot but the food was slightly below mediocre. The rice was not "sushi quality" and the fried tempura below the uni was a little stale. The sushi altogether felt like a meh. The fish itself was decently fresh but there was no creativity or WOW factor.. Atmosphere 5/5 Food 3/5 Drinks 3/5 Creativity 3/5 Presentation 4/5 read more

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From service and design to simple freshly prepared sushi- beautifully made delicately tasty- bold combination - take the plunge go for the uni heaven addition... I promise you won't regret. read more

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It's my 1600th review! (Tl;dr fancy omakase experience that won't break the bank) I have been wanting to try Sushi Lab since pre-Covid. I am still not comfortable doing indoor dining so when I found out they had a rooftop, I was looking for the perfect time to try it. And what better time to try it than my wedding day! We had a mini ceremony in the morning, a photo shoot at the Empire State Building in the afternoon, and Sushi Lab was the perfect way to end the day (especially since it was within walking distance). I remembered randomly looking at Resy a few times before for reservations for two people but could never find anything. So I figured I would try my luck by calling, and they had open reservations (so always call)! We chose the 5 pm seating for a Saturday and we got to sit by the sushi bar. First, you get your temperature taken and then you wait for an elevator (with your party only) and go up a set of stairs to the rooftop. The space is beautiful. It looks very modern yet minimalistic. It's a tented rooftop but it's open on the sides. We were one of the first groups to arrive, so we were sat in a cozy corner by the window, away from everyone else. The tables and seats by the bar are socially distanced and they also have a plexiglass between each party. They also give out one-time use paper menus. We felt really safe dining here. For drinks, we did a whiskey flight and a sake mojito. The whiskey was Toki, Hibiki Harmony, and Yamakazi. You definitely want to start from left to right because it gets smokier and more intense by the time you get to the Yamakazi. The mojito was nice and refreshing. I normally don't love cocktails because they're too sweet, but this one was perfect. For food, we decided to splurge and go with the Lab Experiment. It has 15 courses (as opposed to the Chef's selection of 10) and this is what we were served: amberjack, Kumamoto oysters, toro tartare toast, squid and uni with finger lime, arctic char, striped jack, seared toro with beluga caviar, golden eye snapper, fried oyster with tuna/dried roe, uni-corn (crab/uni with popcorn dust), scallop/uni/truffle, wagyu/uni/foie gras, anagori with real nori, tamago, miso soup, and cherry blossom jelly. The highlights were the toro toast, seared toro with beluga caviar, fried oyster, the wagyu/uni/foie gras, scallop/uni/truffle, and anagori (but more because I've never had real nori before, so it was interesting). I had high expectations for the uni-corn but it was just okay. Also, I know you'd normally start the meal with soup, but the miso at the end was just *chef's kiss*, the perfect way to end it and trick your body into thinking it has been cleansed. The duds were probably the golden eye snapper (mine was veiny), the tamago (not a fan in general), and the cherry blossom jelly (reminiscent of a water drop 'cake'). I must warn you that they do love using shiso leaves here, so if you're like me and it's not your thing, make sure you tell them ahead of time (they'll ask you if you're allergic or don't like anything and it was my fault that I forgot to tell them about the shiso). For dessert, we went with the brown sugar boba flan. The boba was a bit hard, and it's not really a flan, but more of soy bean pudding, texture-wise. The flavor was good though - not too sweet. I'll admit that it's not the best sushi I've had (still amazing) but the reason for the 5 stars was the overall experience. I must give a shoutout to the host, Julio and our server, Nicki. Julio had asked if we were celebrating a special occasion (since we were dressed up, and I was wearing white) and we told him that we had just gotten married that day. They both made our experience very special and memorable from beginning to end, and even gave us complimentary champagne/dessert to celebrate. So if you're looking for a place to celebrate anything, or if you want to have a fancy sushi experience at a very reasonable price, Sushi Lab is it. Even if omakase isn't your vibe, they've got a la carte items too. I can't wait to come back and try the specialty rolls. read more

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When I say I'm pretty selective when it comes to my sushi, I mean it. Overall, I personally felt the quality wasn't that melt-in-your-mouth worthy type and it just didn't live up to the hype. Before we get into the food, they take preventive measures by taking your temperature at the door with a gun scanning thermometer. They have signs all over to direct you to the 8th floor. You have to take the elevator to the sixth floor and then walk two flights of stairs. We tried the The Lab Experiment and for the price you pay, I just didn't find it quite worth it. Things to note: - Brown rice was used in each sushi - Each piece had overpowering flavors that prevented the fresh sushi taste from shining through - They give you fresh ginger - IMO raindrop with cherry blossoms was overly sweet, would have preferred to end the meal on the rice "sake" that is actually non alcoholic For an example, the torched Wagyu was one piece I was so excited for but it just didn't hit the spot! It was a bit fatty and mushy as if it had been out in the warm temperature a little too long. The eel was slimy and tasted almost like mush. I swallowed after a few bites because it just wasn't doing it for me. On the bright side, the aesthetic of the rooftop was beautiful! read more

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The whole setting is very homey and cute. Had a great time with friends. I tried the sushi lab experiment and I was blown away. Every single piece was delicious and definitely will go back for a special occasion. Also the cocktails were so yummy and beautiful. read more

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Loved this spot! It's located on the roof of sanctuary hotel, which is in the heart of Times Square. Super cute aesthetic, intimate, and given COVID, the waiters/chefs take great precautions. One of the few places I've been to recently where waiters where gloves and masks, and seating is 6ft apart. Honestly, I haven't had omakase in a while because good omakase is always extremely expensive (and not usually too filling ). Felt like trying this one out given the reasonable price, and safe to say, I was not at all disappointed! To summarize what I got with my 2 friends: - avocado fries - karaage - 2 10-piece omakase sets - tuna roll - washugyu roll - 2 boba flans - strawberry geisha (cocktail) Starters were the only thing I'd dock 1 star for. Don't get me wrong, the avocado fries were great, but a little plain. Unique concept though, they were actually avocado strips fried :) Karaage was good, but not great. It was more like chicken wings / drumsticks, so not exactly what I was expecting but still tasty. I feel like karaage is usually boneless, but I could be wrong. The omakase was great :) I'd compare it to Sushi by Bou in terms of price, but personally I liked this place far more. Definitely recommend. The chef was very generous and gave us really thick portions of fish There's an uni roll included as well as a salmon roe handroll, both of which were delicious! Next time, I might want to try the Lab Experiment, which is the 15-piece omakase set -- supposedly a lot more uni dishes. Surprisingly, the cocktail was really good. I don't usually get drinks at sushi places, but I absolutely loved the strawberry geisha! It was mixed perfectly and tasted amazing. Really wanted to try more of the drinks, but had to save my stomach for the dessert :) Boba flan was a highlight for me personally! I'm a sucker for desserts, and I love boba a lot so it was pretty easy for me to decide on the boba flan. Loveeeeeed it. Just the right balance, not too sweet, but a good level. The boba was really soft too, even better than some boba places I've been to. I feel like I raved more about the drinks and the dessert than the actual entrees, but don't get me wrong, everything here was pretty great. Highly recommend!! Just maybe stay off the appetizers :) Save your tummy for everything else this place had to offer!! read more

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I had heard about this place, I feel like its quite popular on social media. It is also quite convenient to go to before seeing a broadway show. I was visiting the city for a couple days, and really craving sushi. So I thought I would finally go check it out. EXPERIENCE I had a reservation for one at the sushi bar. I got a bit confused on how to find the place, its inside of a hotel. I had to ask another restaurant where this place was. On the reservation it says 90 minute limit, but I definitely felt rushed. The server tried to bring me the check when I still had 40 minutes left, and was not even done with my omakase experience. I still had 2 nigiri to go. And then he asked again, when I still was not finished with my additional sushi. They were not even full, so I don't understand why there was a rush. I left with 20 minutes to spare. I feel this always happens when eating as a single person, less attention or rushed service. Also, there were two chefs handling my omakase meal. There must have been some miscommunication when going back and forth because I was supposed to get a total of 11 nigiri, and the chef told me I was on my last piece but had only received 10 nigiri. I brought this up to them, and they figured out I was missing a tuna nigiri. They ended up giving me a full tuna flight for free which was very kind of them. Additionally, the couple next to me got the Lab Experiment (pricier omakase) and comparing it to my chef selection, their food was not just an additional nigiri pieces. Most of the rolls were quite different than mine. I think more premium ingredients were used, especially in glazes and garnishes. I think at most 3 overlapped, but I wasn't looking THAT hard, so maybe there were subtle differences and every piece was actually different. I thought that was pretty cool. FOOD Chef's Selection: 1/10 Sea bream - good intro. Quite subtle though. 7/10 King salmon with tomato, torched - yummy! Not too fishy. It was balanced. You can definitely taste the tomato though. 4/10 Squid with finger lime, torched - good texture. The finger lime citrus flavor was very better on top. The torched nature added a noticeably smokey flavor. 5/10 Tuna on fried oyster - the oyster was very soft inside but crunchy outside. Not too seafood-y or slimy, normally fried oysters kind of gross me out, but this one was fine. It was competing to much, and made it hard to appreciate the tuna on top. 10/10 Gindara (black cod fish) with truffle aioli, torched - Soooooo good! Omg the smokey and buttery flavor blew my mind. Melts in your mouth so easily. This was my favorite one. I've never had this fish before. 2/10 Sweet shrimp with yuzu cream - yuzu cream in combo with wassabi is pretty intense and overwhelming. Shrimp was so almost gooey, an interesting texture. I normally like the sweet shrimp, but this one was kind of off putting for some reason. 3/10 Scallop with truffle and mushroom - too much wasabi on this roll. The truffle flavor is very strong. The mushrooms are grilled and sweetened. The scallop is soooo soft and no detection of seafood-y flavor. Somehow it was a bit smokey even though it was not torched. 6/10 Unagi, cooked - warm. Soft. Not tough at all. Sweet. No smokiness even though it was cooked someway. Its not really unique or special, but done well. 8/10 Uni with fried shiso - this melts in the mouth. No funky taste at all. Good texture contrast with the fried leaf. Don't taste the shiso leaf flavor, sometimes it can be overwhelming. Really able to appreciate the uni. 9/10 A5 Wagyu with fois grois - super savory. Vey smokey. Not overpowering with liver taste. It was umami and fatty. I enjoyed this a lot! Tuna Flight: (3/5) Zuke Akami with bottarga (roe from a mullet fish) - fishier. Still very good quality. The eggs are smokey? Very different than salty ikura. (5/5) Seared chu-tuna with uni and ikura - sooooo creamy!! These ikura are also smokey and not super salty, it was kind of confusing. A tinge funky, more so than the uni in the chef's selection. I think this was my second favorite over all the pieces I tried. (4/5) O-toro and cavier - soooo soft. The caviar is so soft. Not overly salty. I think the caviar still overpowered the tuna, and it was harder to taste and appreciate its flavor. OVERALL I think the food overall tasted really good. There were some unique combinations and types of fish that I had never experienced before. The service was lackluster especially considering that I went early and there were not even busy yet. I felt rushed, and they forgot some of my food. It was very kind of them to provide a complimentary addition to remedy the situation. I only noticed because I was taking careful notes for this review. If I were just with friends, I would've probably not realized, and that would've been disappointing. I think their food is good, and the prices is not bad. The ambiance is good. If you have patience, I think this is a really solid omakase option. read more

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Good service, cute decore, mediocre sushi. Quality of fish was lacking/ didn't taste fresh. "Toro" didn't even taste like toro. Best thing I ate on the menu were the chicken wings. read more

Thought the take-out experience was great and came back for in-person outdoor rooftop dining! Great experience Overall: 4.25/5 Food: 4.5/5 Decor: 4.5/5 Value: 4/5 Service: 4/5 First off, highly commend them on great safety protocol in these covid times. The staff all wore masks and gloves, they had hand sanitizer, utensils and menus were disposable and single use, and tables were reasonably spaced and often had barriers. We ordered the chef's selection ($60 for dine in) - 10 pieces including a toro ikura hand roll. Each piece was beautifully marinated with great topping, and the seafood was fresh and high quality. It's expensive but pretty good quality. It's definitely a more elevated experience in person with the uni, truffle scallop, and more great pieces but the to go is similar so great value for that. Unfortunately they ran out of boba flan so wasn't able to try that, but the soufflé cheesecake was quite light and good. Service was quite attentive without being overly invasive space-wise but will say I felt a bit rushed through the meal - know they have a 90 min limit but we were asked what we wanted to order very soon after we sat down with hardly any time to peruse the menu. Further the check came along with our dessert which felt like a bit of a sign to wrap up quickly, even though we only took about 1 hr for our meal. Overall would recommend for a fancy occasion meal. read more

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The food was fantastic, but my friend and I received a server who was brand new and we're about 90% sure that he forgot to put our orders in for the first 25+ minutes of us being there. It took about 30 minutes just to get our cocktails, and another 15-20 for our appetizers. The other staff was super apologetic and kind, and quick to get our food out and rectify the situation. Didn't love waiting almost an hour for the meal, but it was a nice time when it did come! The atmosphere here is so cute and trendy as well read more

Sushi Lab Rooftop - Jalapeño yellowtail and the seared salmon (further away) - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

As an Omakase enthusiast, was not too impressed with this restaurant. That is to say, the pieces served were decent. Food: * Fish quality was high. Some combinations were weird and masked the flavor of the fish (addition of too much wasabi, for example). * Wasabi is not real - is usual horseradish as opposed to wasabi root. * Definitely overpriced. * Don't expect to leave full either (yes, Omakase can fill you up, I have had restaurants with Omakase leave me full. None of that "it's omakase, bro"). Atmosphere: * Incredible. Beautiful wooden bar, has great view of NYC outside. * On the top floor as well. * Almost like being in a garden. Service: * Great, chefs are friendly and present each dish professionally. * Waiters/waitresses are kind. read more

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

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Sushi Lab was an amazing experience. I came here for my anniversary and a post graduate celebration and was served by Max. He was a. amazing server with the best customer service. He gave us great recommendations and was very attentive. I would defiantly come back again to see him and eat here. The food was so delicious and one of the best omakase I've had. 10/10 would recommend. read more

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This place was amazing! Such a cool experience with not only being a beautiful rooftop restaurant, but also having amazing food! They told us the fan favorites and we were able to try and few and wow were they good! Service also could not have been better, the servers were very friendly and also so quick! We are actually going back to their sister rooftop restaurant tonight after having such a great time last night! read more

I must say this place is beautiful. It is very unique, not your typical omakase feel. They play good music and it has a young vibe. The food was delicious, they were very generous on their uni and caviar. Definitely worth the $ read more

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Basic lovely sushi. Great service. Not too loud. Fantastic location. Great first night dinner in Times Square.

Had a good experience here! The interior is very pretty and the drinks were delicious. The omakase is also well priced. We didn't quite reach our group minimum but the server was very nice and didn't give us a hard time about it. read more

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The food was amazing. The chef's omakase(?) was really fantastic as were the various rolls. Even the matcha crème brûlée was wonderful - likely the best crème brûlée I've ever eaten! Kind of weird to say since this is a sushi restaurant! Our waiter, Xu, was friendly and knowledgeable and it was just a great meal before the theater... read more

Had this during COVID-19. You had to go inside the hotel and then go to the front desk then tell the concierge?/receptionist?/hostess? That you're here for pickup. But before I entered, there was this velvet rope blocking the front door of the hotel so I was confused. I wasn't sure if I was supposed to wait outside or walk over the rope and just walked in. I think the restaurant should put a sign up and let customers know what to do or where to go. That rope and random guests waiting outside really threw me off. I forgot which one I got, but it was not the omakase deluxe. It was the regular omakase with 10 pieces I think and a roll (and this really yummy miso soup). Price wise, it's a good deal. Taste wise, some fish were a little fishy for my taste. I wasn't sure if I was eating brown rice or really dark seasoned rice, but it was good either way. The rolls were the real highlight. I got the toro roll on the side (not pictured) and it was my favorite dish. I think I would get just the rolls next time or be adventurous and try the deluxe. read more

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

Just not a good vibe for an omakase (great for a normal hangout!). I saw flies landing on the chef's board... Besides that, a majority of the pieces were torched so all pieces had the same flavor. Sushi was okay. The only good part about this location for Sushilab were the workers and the design of the place. read more

We came here for a birthday dinner and Sushi Lab was the perfect setting for a special night. The ambience and vibe were fun but not uptight at all. It was an enclosed rooftop so we were very comfortable in terms of temperature. For food and drinks we got the Sake flight, the 10 piece Omakase, and the karage. The karage was the highlight for us. The chicken was the perfect level of battered and crisp. The fried garlic that accompanied the chicken was also delicious. The omakase was solid, and well priced but there weren't too many standouts amongst the pieces. Overall I would recommend Sushi Lab to everyone, especially if you are looking for a fun ambience and trendy setting. read more

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I don't have a single negative thing to say about this restaurant! The service, food and ambiance were amazing. I went for dinner with a couple friends on a Wednesday night, and it wasn't too busy or loud which we appreciated. Everything our waiter recommended was just perfect. We'll definitely be returning read more

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We loved it. Rooftop with super cozy environment next to the time sq. Super good quality and lovely staff. Yessss recommended read more

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One of the prettiest rooftop dining experiences I have been to...and totally Instagram-worthy! Sushi Lab is located on a rooftop of a hotel right next to Times Square. We went right around Christmas time, so it was beautifully decorated with lights and all the staff wore Santa hats! When you walk into the hotel entrance they ask for your name to check for your reservation, then make your way up to the rooftop through elevators/stairs. It was fully packed at the time that we went for our reservation, around 6:30pm. You have the option to seat at the sushi bar or the garden area, we chose the general garden table seating. There are wooden barriers with clear plastic screening to help with social distancing. For appetizers we got the Tuna Tartare and Salmon Belly & Poached Asian Pear. I really liked the salmon, the pear gives it a sweet and savory sensation. The tuna tartare was just like any other, but more avocado than tuna. We also got the Strawberry Geisha & Spicy Toki cocktails. If you like sweet bubbly cocktails then the strawberry geishas for you! We ordered the Chef's Selection which included 10 pieces. It was an assortment of salmon, tuna, ebi, and other well-known fishes. I thought that each piece was beautifully made and I couldn't pick a favorite because they were all so good! The raw shrimp & Uni was def up there though. The staff was very friendly, and we didn't feel rushed at all! I like to take my time savoring each piece, so I'm a slow eater but our waitress let us finish each tray before bringing out the next omakase tray. Overall it was a pleasant experience and I'm excited to come back. read more

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I love this place! The open air concept is great for covid and tables were spaced out well, they had hand sanitizers and a QR menu. I always order the 10 piece omakase - $58 The sushi is larger in portion than most $50 omakase places. The fish is fresh and well cut. Although this is not a traditional edomae omakase, more fusion than anything else, the flavors went well with each other and was delicious. Also, get the chicken karaage with garlic chips. Juicy, super crispy and easy comfort food. read more

Sushi Lab Rooftop - 10 piece omakase - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

What's better than sushi? Sushi on a rooftop. My sister and I were in the mood for a sushi lunch with a nice ambiance. The day before, I saw 1 reservation time slot opening for 12pm and booked it! You can probably take your chances and walk-in, but due to the pandemic, I would make a reservation just to be safe. At first glance, the rooftop decor is beautiful, classy, and pretty romantic. This is definitely a great spot for a date! We ordered a bunch of speciality rolls, the Tuna Sando (~$18), Yellowtail Jalapeño (~$18), Seared Salmon (~$20), and Washugyu Beef (~$21). We also got the Blu-Shu Margarita (~$16) because how you could resist such a pretty drink. The Tuna Sando is seared tuna, avocado, tobiko, and bonito flakes wrapped in soy paper. It was topped with spicy mayo which was definitely a huge plus. Without it, it would have been pretty dry. There were 4 pieces and although the seafood was pretty fresh, there was nothing special about this roll. The Yellowtail Jalapeño included yellowtail, jalapeño, cucumber, sriracha, chili soy glaze, and shredded chili peppers. The yellowtail was super fresh and was balanced by the heat from the jalapeño. The Washugyu Beef was one of my favorites. I'm a huge fan of surf and turf and this roll reminded me of that combination. It includes American wagyu, shrimp tempura, crab, avocado, yakiniku miso, and chives. The wagyu was tender but could have used a bit more seasoning, in my opinion. It was a good bite, nonetheless! I really liked the yakiniku miso sauce on top. The portion of avocado was plentiful but the shrimp tempura was lacking a bit. We finished off with the Seared Salmon which included crab meat, Asian pear, and seared salmon topped with serrano peppers and truffle miso sauce. The salmon was super fresh and fatty. It was delicious! The truffle miso sauce was also pretty unique and complemented the whole roll. For all the rolls in general, I think they all lacked in sauces. A side of spicy mayo or the sauces on each roll would have gone a long way! The Blu-Shu Margarita is a very pretty cocktail made with tequila, shiro shochu, calpico, blueberries, and lime. It's served in a beaker type of cup (I mean this is the Sushi LAB after all). Aside from the aesthetic of the drink, it wasn't all that special. It was sweet and light but pretty small. It was a nice try but I probably wouldn't get it again. Sushi Lab is in the heart of NYC and offers some super fresh sushi with a great rooftop ambiance. If you're looking for a change of scenery, a date spot, or just casual lunch - Sushi Lab is a good choice! read more

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Sushi lab has been at the forefront of my brain for the past year ever since my girlfriend mentioned it to me. She had actually tried it before me and said it was underwhelming-- but I wanted to see so for myself. To my dismay, she was right. First let me address the atmosphere. The sushi lab is on the "rooftop" of sanctuary hotel. It was not the easiest to navigate the dark, red halls to reach this place. But once we did get out there, the area was beautiful. I love the floral aesthetics. Very bright and cute. I guess I was expecting to have my tastebuds blown out the water but everything was pretty meh. I had such high expectations because the presentation is crazy!!! Stunning pieces created by the most fluid team of sushi chefs. The flavors just wasn't there for me unfortunately. read more

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I was looking for a rooftop venue around Time Square, my other choice was the Moxy since we were staying there but they didn't have enough vegan options for my daughter. We stumbled upon Sushi Lab while searching Yelp, first option that showed up and we were 2-3 blocks away. Called to make a reservation but next avail was 2pm since they only have two seatings 12pm and 2pm. It was 12:15pm and they said to come by and tell the hostess that you called and see if they would be able to accommodated us. They took us in at 12:25pm. Luckily they had extra tables and the tables were nicely separated for Covid. Loved my dining experience here! When I dine out in NYC I want those flavors I can't get anywhere else and this was it! Flavors were spot on. I had the 10 pcs Omakase . The sushi was very fresh and nice size. The flavor combos I can't speak enough of. Uni...fresh...fresh fresh...and I'm not a big fan of uni but it was so good that I know now that the stuff I was getting wasn't as fresh. The roof top was beautiful. We had a couple of really nice IG pics. Rolls are a bit more expensive but definitely high quality ingredients Service was great! read more

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