Walked in at 7:30 PM on a Friday and got a table. My boyfriend and I each did the sushi regular combo, plus shared a spicy tuna roll. The sashimi was especially excellent! Nice chill spot. read more

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Back again! Small, dark, intimate. Family friendly and casual enough but it wouldn't be out of place for a date either. Last minute but managed to snag a counter. Locks us in to an omakase but that's what we were here for. Somehow I was even more distracted by conversation this time around but the meal again was solid. Didn't get delicious nodoguro or the surprising roe bite this time around but I'll trust the chef. What I do want to call out this time was a thoughtful touch from the restaurant. After the opening appetizer plate, the next few dishes took some time to come out. Uneven pacing but considering we had basically booked the counter 20 minutes before walking in, maybe they needed to catch up. And it was actually surprisingly busy so I understand. No major complaints from me but I noticed. And so did the staff I guess, and they sent over a small bite of shishito and a whole fried fish (didn't catch the name) as an apology. Small touch but much appreciated. I've heard it many times before but this is one place that understands that service might not always be 100%, but service recovery should be. And in terms of overall pacing I was probably guilty of talking too much and slowing down the tempo later in the meal anyway. That's on me. I don't see them getting foodie buzz but that's okay. They're worthy of acclaim but if it remains a hidden neighborhood gem then that's fine with me too, if it means I can still walk in last minute and get a good meal. read more

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Their signature Sushi special was amazingly good. Fresh fish that fell apart in your mouth with toppings that enhanced and changed the tastes. Miso soup was nice. The Pinot Grigio was very good and served at the proper temperature. My wife enjoyed the sushi deluxe finding it very tasty. read more

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Delicious omakase in a vibrant neighborhood spot. Service was extremely graceful as my wife had to cancel last minute and then our remaining guest was not super adventurous and didn't want omakase. They still allowed us to sit at the bar and came up with good options for my guest while I had the sushi and sashimi omakase. Technically they didn't have to honor my reservation but they worked it out and I really appreciated it. The omakase was a lot of food. I enjoyed everything although I felt a bit embarrassed since my guest couldn't believe I could eat so much! Chefs were good with explanations and the waitstaff was quick and efficient. If you're looking for a classic sushi bar (and not the super exclusive speakeasy type omakase joint) this is a great choice. read more

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The food is consistently delicious. Only the highest quality ingredients are used. The entire staff is welcoming. The room is beautiful. A neighborhood gem. read more

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Great local sushi place with fresh fish. The crispy rice was scrumptious, so crispy and doused with flavor (and the avocado was sooo yummy on top). Service was also so great from the sweetest Japanese grandparents who gently checked up on us regularly. I also love how cozy and casual it was inside whilst the food was still delicious, making this a great place to get an intimate meal with very casual vibes. read more

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Chef Oyama-San's omakase always delivers what we want. You can sit at counter for intimate experience or sit at the table with your friends to just have fun time. It still is one of the affordable, authentic sushi restaurant left in NYC. Highly recommended! read more

Omasase is reasonable price at high quality. We feel variety of omakase is limited and some sush look similar. Quiet authentic ambience and can have a real experience. Service is slightly slow as we needed to ask for more tea to be filled. Overall, it is pretty good. The melon they served last was amazing as they probably got it from Japan. It is not regular melon we find in the usa. read more

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Got the 15 piece omakase here which is $140 and it was an amazing experience. My bf and I made a reservation for 5:30pm and it was so peaceful in the restaurant as it had just opened. It definitely got more crowded throughout our meal. We really enjoyed the peacefulness so we would def book another 5, 5:30 or 6pm slot. Fresh fish, beautiful presentation, the chef explained what each dish was when he served it. We didn't feel rushed at all and the servings were nicely spaced in time. The uni from Hokkaido was especially amazing and the toro was so good. I love omakase experiences because sometimes we're served fishes that we normally wouldn't order ourselves so it's always a new experience. Reminded us of our omakase experience in Japan and it was such a nostalgic dinner. I have recommended this to friends looking for omakase in NYC. The restaurant is also in a less touristy area so it's peaceful walking there too. So glad we found this gem! read more

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Oh man what an incredible time my mouth and I had here! Came here in a group of 3 celebrating a birthday and left full and happy. The dining space is semi intimate with most of it being the bar area. It's dark and the ambiance is sophisticated but still friendly. Our server was always around and polite and explained everything thoroughly. We came in on a Sunday during happy hour for drinks where all drinks were half off! Food: we got the 15 piece, 140$ omakase and it was an adventure through and through. The fish was perfectly seasoned and the portions of rice were just right. My favorites were probably the BBQ toro and the ebi(shrimp) with caviar. The fish in order were: Japanese snapper, horse mackerel, cod, toro, orange crab, ebi with caviar, Uni with caviar, barracuda, striped Jack, golden eye snapper, Alaska sake salmon, abalone, white eel, bbq toro, and sea urchin. Oh + a spicy scallop hand roll at the end which was excellent! I almost wish they had some pieces of sashimi in there but this was an extremely filing and satisfying meal. The three of us had a blast and even made new friends at the bar! I think sushi Ryusei has a good balance of quality and price when compared to the other sushi spots of equal caliber. Worth a stop for sure! read more

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Had a great omakase experience. The portions were generous, the fish was incredibly fresh, and the ambiance was calm and relaxing. Highly recommend! read more

We had enjoyed takeout sushi from Sushi Ryusei prior to this visit and it was very good, but our in-person omakase dinner (which this review is based on) was truly superlative. Ryusei's semi-subterranean dining space is sleek, modern and chill. We sat at the pristine white sushi counter (reserved for omakase customers) and started things off with a carafe of cold junmai sake, very smooth and refreshing. The host poured our sake, a nice touch. We usually still feel a bit peckish after eating sushi at other spots around town, but not so with Sushi Ryusei's extremely generous omakase which includes 3-part appetizer, toro handroll, clam miso soup and other goodies. Especially enjoyed cold peanuts in the shell starter, perfect for a warm summer evening. Hubby opted for the premium 15 piece premium sushi omakase while I got the regular sushi and sashimi; we both agreed that my dinner offered the better value/taste - but that is just our personal opinion and both were great! My sushi/sashimi set started with four generous slices of sashimi (two lightly seared king salmon and two toro), chopped raw oyster nestled in a lovely shell decorated with an orchid, and 3 dainty fried croquettes. Scrumptious. Then our skillful chef served up the sushi, briefly explaining what each one was. Among our faves were the unbelievably rich buttery toro, flame-torched uni and botan (large shrimp). The final offering was a well stuffed toro scallion handroll, utterly amazing! I could not eat another bite after that, but hubby got his favorite dessert (green tea ice cream), two large scoops of cold creamy delight. We've had sushi in many venues and Sushi Ryusei's omakase ranks among the very best in terms of quality, presentation and value. So skip the overpriced fanfare at other trendy sushi eateries and make your way to Sushi Ryusei on East 39th Street, you won't regret it. We plan to return soon. read more

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I do not want say bad word about the restaurant they had good service- I posted here just try to find - if anyone else had allergy reactions from the fish last Sunday night around 7-8pm I just ordered a regular sushi - unfortunately it is my first had allergy w sushi - hope you all ok read more

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Fantastic. What's not to like from this authentic Japanese run sushi house. My son and I opted for their top tier option. At every turn, at every bite it excelled. The service was impeccable. I don't think my sake glass ever became 1/2 full. Thanks for a great meal. read more

Absolute delight. Fresh high quality sushi, outstanding service and lively ambiance. I wish I had them on my block, I would eat here all the time. We had tuna avocado, sushi deluxe, madai shushi ( my absolute favorite), tempura app and some wine. Everything is a good choice here. read more

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First time having omakase and glad that I spent it with Chef Oyama. Great location , service is impeccable, ambiance is modern and inviting, one of the few omakase places open on Sundays, we were here over Memorial Day weekend and lucky to find this gem after a Broadway show. 80% of fish that day was flown in from Japan , 15% from Spain, and 5% from elsewhere but I don't remember as I was getting food coma. Just one of the best seafood I've had on the east coast, highly recommended read more

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Cuisine: 7 Service: 7 Decor: 7 Value: 6 Overall: 7 Good omakase, not great, but would return if I have the itch and can't find reservations last minute at my favorite sushi spots. With that said, it's not one I would recommend if my friends were asking for the best sushi bars in NYC. Here is my $150 omakase on 7/15/19 prepared by Chef Ryusei Oyama. Extra pieces ordered are represented with * and not part of the omakase. Appetizer #1: Shimeji Mushrooms Red Snapper Roe Pickles Vegetables Sashimi: Aodai (Blue Fusilier) Shima Aji (Stripe Jack) Nama Saba (Fresh Mackerel) Chutoro (Medium Fatty Bluefin Tuna) Kumomoto Oyster Appetizer #2: Sazae (Turbon Shell - grilled) Sushi: Nodoguro (Black Throat Sea Perch) Benisake (Sockeye Salmon) Aji (Horse Mackerel) Otoro (Fatty Bluefin Tuna) Senma (Pike Mackerel) Isaki (Grunt Fish) Shiro Sake (White King Salmon) Botan Ebi (Sweet Shrimp w/ Fried Head) Aoyagi (Orange Clam - grilled) Gindara (Black Cod - grilled) Santa Barbara Uni (Sea Urchin) Hokkaido Uni (Sea Urchin) Manuke (Angry Rock Fish) Iwashi (Sardine) Kampachi (Amber Jack - belly)* Scottish Sake (Salmon)* Engawa (Fluke Fin - grilled, truffle egg yolk)* Aburi Otoro (Fatty Bluefin Tuna - grilled)* Both appetizers were lackluster and below average of a Japanese restaurant charging $150 for an omakase. The sashimi course was good but nothing special. Thankfully, the sushi was the best part of dinner, which salvaged the meal for me. Next visit, I will only be getting the sushi omakase. Overall, my first complaint was that the sushi had too much rice, but I guess it goes with the slightly larger fish pieces (not complaining here lol). Rice was also at times too sticky. Another issue for me is that the grilled pieces were overwhelmed by the strong smokiness. Tone it down a bit and it would have been amazing. Otherwise, the sushi was really pretty good. read more

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Another amazing experience from sushi Ryusei, I am thoroughly spoiled now and can no longer have sub-par sushi or sashimi due to the consistently fresh fish they source and provide. Outstanding spot, one of top 3 sushi restaurants for me in the city. And I am happy to call myself a regular :) read more

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As soon as I tasted the very first sushi piece - seared sea perch (Nodoguro), I knew I had to come back! It was that good... :) I have not tried a new sushi restaurant in NY for a while, and I was glad that I had a chance to try Sushi Ryusei. If you like to sit @ Sushi Bar like I do, your menu options here are omakase only (regular/premium sushi, sashimi/sushi combo). Went with premium sushi and the choice was absolutely correct! Most of fish is shipped from Japan, and I really enjoyed the variety and quality. Also had good conversation with the owner-chef Oyama-san. I was going to have dessert, but I had to order raw octopus that I saw earlier as an extra to the course which used up my remaining stomach space. Well, next time! I can tell this place will be very popular, so hurry up and make a reservation! read more

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Only speaking for the Omakase experience at the counter - the fish is fresh and the toppings are innovative! read more

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A hidden gem! Tldr; very fresh affordable sushi spot with a great atmosphere. Delicious place to have high quality sushi without being forced to do a timed omakase. Highlights: very fresh sushi, delicious apps (tempura was light and crispy and the tofu came out hot!), affordable (all sushi plates were less than $50!!). The fatty tuna was my favorite. The outdoor seating was beautiful with twinkle lights. Bonus: they are dog friendly! Tip: Be sure to make a reservation through the phone (vs. online) so you don't have to do the $30pp credit card hold. read more

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I write to express the most complimentary opinion of Sushi Ryusei as a class act. Like other Japanese restaurants that have flourished since raw fish became acceptable to Western palates, the business is not cheap. Scholars have studied how within ethnic cuisines settle at specific price points, associated very much with their culture origin and not other factors; yes, there are some cheap Japanese venues and also expensive Chinese ones, but the difference is what has caused some entrepreneurs to open eateries of a heritage not their own, such as the many Japanese places with Chinese proprietors. In other reviews, I have opined against correlating ancestry with expertise. That is obviously objectionable if it is explicitly negative, and it ought to be regarded as a dangerous claim even if it is ostensibly positive (oh, that must be authentic because the chef is X and many of the diners are X). I have no idea who owns Sushi Ryusei. I can attest that it is excellent, with an ambiance that would not be unusual on the other side of the Pacific Ocean. I wish to highlight what is on the menu: shirako. That is a delicacy. If you have tried uni, ankimo, and fugu, and even if you are partial to natto, you might not know shirako. Or you'd have difficulty obtaining it. It is milt. That is a euphemism. It is fish sperm, and I believe the storage sac. You can watch videos of how it is harvested. After the fish is slit open, the whole organ falls out in an elaborate tangle. It is creamy and subtle and faintly fishy. I doubt you would want to eat it if you were informed in advance of exactly what it was. I cannot recall seeing it offered, even in New York City or Los Angeles. It's here. Try it. read more

Another delicious pickup up order. Tonight I picked up salad with ginger dressing, shrimp tempura dinner and spicy tuna roll with cucumber. The food was ready on time. Everything tasted fresh and delicious. The inside is always calm, clean and sexy. Thank you again! read more

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We were served pretty boring standard stuff and a slice of melon for dessert for a whopping $200 per person omakase meal. We felt pretty rushed the whole time. The chef kept slapping the next thing on the tray before we had finished chewing the one from before. We were still working on our pot of seafood dashi and he started putting new sushi pieces on the tray. And to top it all off, I had food poisoning all night. This was a giant disappointment, and we'll never return. read more

Excellent spot. Traditional experience. Cozy. Friendly service. Fresh fish. Worth every penny, quick preparation.

I ordered delivery from here and everything was amazing and so fresh. I started with the green salad with the onion dressing and it was great. It tasted so fresh and the dressing was not too sweet like other sushi restaurants. I also started with the tuna and avocado appetizer. The tuna was so fresh and the sauce that came with it was great. It wasn't too spicy even though there was fresh wasabi. I then got the tuna special and loved it. I love how they prepared the tuna sushi 9 different ways so you have some variety. All of it was very fresh and interesting. I would definitely recommend ordering from here. read more

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Delicious and high quality sushi with fair prices The ambiance is romantic without being intimidating. Would definitely recommend for date night (or solo dining)! read more

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This place is a hidden gem in Murray hill. sashimi was really fresh and rice was perfectly cooked for sushi. We ordered sushi deluxe and added 2 uni from JP and Cali ($12 & $15 each). they were so creamy and fresh. This place is little pricy, but I would definitely come back. read more

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Came here for a work dinner for the omakase which had a good diverse menu. First Course- Had a trio to start. The seaweed salad had a nice umami flavor and very fresh. The tuna was a little on the fishier side for me but a good texture. The octopus had nice sesame chili flavor and texture was not too chewy. Add On- Miso soup was delicious and light Second Course- Multiple different sashimi for a good portion size. The mackerel has balanced flavor which was nice since it's usually a bit fishy for me. The yellowtail had a good texture and nicely prepared. The flounder was a bit chewy. The tuna was melt in your mouth and delicious. The oyster was bright with a briney aftertaste. Third Course- Never seen this before but we had a tamarin clam soup with egg. This was delicious, the sazaey clam was plentiful and the broth was light and balanced. The whole dish was super different but very good and full of multiple textures. Definitely need to try this. sazaey clam Fourth Course- The fatty tuna was the best bite, basically butter. The white yellowtail had a perfect texture with a good meaty flavor. The horse mackerel was a bit more dense. The Japanese scallop was well prepared and good texture. The butterfish was well cooked, with a nice flavor from the sear. Fifth Course- The bbq toro had a good char and nice taste (subbed out uni for this). The snow crab was fresh and delicious but the topping sea water flavor, in the bonito family which was a bit of a heavy flavor against the crab itself. The king salmon had a good flavor and mouthfeel. The whitefish had light delicate flavor but the torch overpowered the fish. Sixth Course- The cuddle fish had a heavy smoke flavor and a soft texture. The ice snapper was well prepared. Finally the kampachi was quite meaty with a nice texture. Would come back! read more

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Yum! Had the omakase and it was worth every penny! Food and ambiance get a 10/10 for me from our table of 4. We were recommended an amazing sake to pair too. Can't wait to take my family as I'm sure they will love it as well! read more

Delightful experience. Impeccable service, great food and perfect presentation. I love being dropped in NYC, thirty seconds of Yelp searching and I land in Japanese nirvana. Nice job guys. read more

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4.5 stars! Love the fish here. Very good quality. The prices of the omakase options compared to the sushi/sashimi deluxe dinners seemed off so we just went with the latter, since all we wanted was sushi. It's not a super fancy place but really food fish and a nice place for a date night. Service was a little slow but the fish quality made up for it. Will become a regular here! read more

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15 piece Omakase blew me away. Excellent service and amazing taste experience. You must try this read more

This is an elegant, quiet restaurant perfect for a solo dinner, date or catching up with an old friend. I've been ordering takeout from Sushi Ryusei for months (sushi Friday every day for several months), and finally got the chance to dine in. My friend was running late, but the host seated me first anyway - which I so appreciated. We shared a carafe of sake, kinoko (mushroom appetizer), gindara shiokoji (black cod), and hijiki (seaweed). All were delicious, especially the buttery + garlicky mushroom and the melt in your mouth cod. We both ordered the sushi deluxe, which is actually what I always ordered for delivery. Can't go wrong and what a great deal! Everything was wonderful. Service was attentive, food was excellent and fresh, prices are reasonable, and atmosphere is lovely. I'd come back for date night, especially since it's right in my neighborhood. read more

Very high quality yummy sushi with great attentive service. The place is very small, quaint and intimate so would be a great chill spot for a dinner date. They do omakase along with a full sushi a la cart menu. They also deliver via grub hub! Pick up here is very timely and easy. I love getting pickup from here since it's so close by and convenient. Quality for pick up is just as great and fresh. Drink wise they have sake and wine; no spirits or cocktails. The cold sake we ordered was sooo good and went well with the sea food! Such a cute place with solid food! read more

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Excellent Japanese neighborhood restaurant. Great sushi and friendly service. The prices are high, but also is the quality of the food they serve. read more

Excellent menu selections. It's an elegant restaurant with efficient wait staff. The sashimi is quite fresh.

Wow. The Salmon Don was incredible. Absolutely incredible. I love salmon sushi, and this had several types of salmon all in one entree. I kid you not, this had the best and 2nd best salmon I've ever had in my life. We also got the Sushi Deluxe sampler which was fantastic.... But the Salmon Don...... I will be dreaming about this for years. read more

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Lived nearby for 4 years and only now tried this restaurant! It was fantastic - great sushi, attentive service, nice decor inside. Expensive but worth the price- I will definitely be coming more often now! read more

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