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    Sushi Star

    3.8 (154 reviews)
    ModerateSushi Bars, Japanese
    Open 10:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Quiet
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Macey Y.

    My first time in New York and I had to hit up Sushi Star. This place was right by my hotel so good walking distant from Midtown. The place is small but the sushi chefs are amazing. Fresh fish and great portions too! There is only one waitress and she is really nice. I can't wait to take more people here when I come back.

    Chicken Katsu Bento Box

    Great food ! And great service . Bento box was yummy as well as the miso soup ! I got the chicken katsu bento hubby got the chicken teriyaki both great !

    Fried pork dumplings
    Tansy W.

    Came back and enjoyed the sushi again, as well as the calamari. A great cheaper-ish sushi option in the neighborhood, esp when you just want something casual and quick but still good.

    Sushi Deluxe (8 chef nigiris with a tuna roll)
    Aleena S.

    Walking by this sushi restaurant near Penn station you may not think twice about stopping here to fulfill your sushi needs.. but I'm here to tell you must! This place has great service, cute ambiance interiorly, and the food exceeded my expectations with great quality fish and an authentic feel! The sushi deluxe dish has 8 delicious pieces of nigiri and a simple tuna roll that was almost too good to be true Now I've had a lot of salmon nigiris in my life, I like to think of myself as somewhat of a connoisseur.. the 4 (5 if you count the one in the sushi deluxe) pieces of salmon nigiri I had here were some of the best I've ever had.. the cut of salmon was good quality, they were not stingy with the fish, and it had the perfect amount of wasabi underneath 10/10 experience overall, I'd call this place a hidden gem in the heart of the city!

    Ngan D.

    Went to NY and it was raining on one of the days we were there so we decided to order something nearby and bring it back to the hotel and eat. This place didn't have too bad of a review so we decided to give it a try and also because it was literally 5 mins walk lol. We got a bento box, a sashimi, and a california roll. They are a bit more expensive than what we would usually get at home but of course it's expected since it's NY. The $5 sashimi was a cute little piece. My husband said it was good though. California roll isn't the best, I definitely had better. Chicken from bento box was a bit dry and hard. Came with miso soup which we didn't know.

    8 Pieces Firecracker Roll Pork Dumplings
    Christina A.

    Small eat in sushi place that also offers delivery. I got the firecracker roll, very good! We also got pork dumplings as an appetizer as well as rock shrimp tempura and avocado crispy rice. All were really good! Service was okay. They seemed to switch off depending who was available. Wish they came around with water more often or had bigger glasses so you didn't drink it in three sips.

    Salmon Avocado Roll, 1 Piece Seared Salmon Belly Sushi

    I used to live a block away and came to this place all the time. Stopped in again while I was in the area. They have good lunch specials and food in general- would recommend you try a couple pieces of the seared salmon belly sashimi. I don't think I've ever seen this place busy which is a shame. Stop in!

    Amanda D.

    great option for sushi lunch specials if you work in mid-town. $23 for 3 rolls and $17 for two. clean, fresh, delicious sushi. I got the spicy tuna and it was yummy. Extra ginger. Service was quick.

    Sushi for 2

    Ordered Sushi for 2 last night for pickup. It was beautifully prepared and presented. Not to mention fresh and absolutely delicious. Finally found a sushi option in the neighborhood that is worth the price and considering some of the other options available nearby is affordable. Would highly recommend for takeout... either pickup or delivery! By the way... photo was taken in my kitchen when I returned home from pickup... picture worth a thousand words! Perfection.

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    Violet Y.

    I came here because a friend recommended it to me. This restaurant is very small and quiet, a very random feeling spot. We ordered the Peanut Avocado Roll, Spicy Tuna Roll, and the Tofu Poke. Everything tasted great, especially the rolls. The rice was cooked very well and the filings were flavorful. The bowl came with (I think) a ponzu sauce, which was great! The service was good and the staff is very friendly. The prices are also reasonable for NYC. I will be coming back here.

    Aly W.

    This is a good and quick spot to grab sushi if you are in the area. It's on a relatively quiet street compared to what's around there! They understand Gluten Free and do carry GF soy sauce packets!! A huge deal for Celiacs who visit here. I think I ordered the spicy salmon roll and the salmon avocado roll. These are my go-tos at any sushi spot. They are hard to mess up so I judge fairly at each spot. If you are in need of food, just spare yourself the wait everywhere else and come here.

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    Great tuna poke bowl with zucchini noodle, super fresh, we had it two days in a row. We will be back.

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    The server are super pleasant, and the sushi really hit the spot. Plus, very nice and clean bathroom.

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    Momoya

    4.1(899 reviews)
    0.8 miChelsea
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    I had been to Momoya on the Upper West Side before, but this was my first visit to the Chelsea…read morelocation. The atmosphere here was a bit more lively and crowded compared to the more relaxed vibe of the UWS spot. I enjoyed my meal even more this time around. I started with the beet salad, which was delicious and offered great value given the generous portion size. it featured sliced beets, arugula, goat cheese, and walnuts. I also had my eye on the hijiki soybean salad--which is a bit smaller and reportedly homemade--so I may try that next time, along with the warm mushroom salad which looked very tasty. The edamame was standard but served as a nice starter. For my main rolls, I chose the salmon avocado and the yellowtail scallion. Both were very fresh and definitely worth ordering again. The salmon avocado roll had a nice touch of sesame seeds on the rice, while the yellowtail scallion was prepared with the seaweed on the outside. My boyfriend's sushi entree looked excellent, so I am considering that or the sushi-sashimi combo for my next visit. The entrees provide a substantial amount of food, and I especially appreciate that they allow you to choose which roll comes with your meal.

    Honestly, I'm surprised this restaurant has a four-star rating. While the service was excellent,…read morethe food was consistently disappointing. We started with a lychee martini that tasted overwhelmingly of vodka, with barely any lychee flavor. Of the appetizers--the seaweed salad, cucumber salad, and edamame dumplings--the cucumber salad was the best. The seaweed salad tasted like a standard prepackaged version, while the dumplings had an unusual, unpleasant flavor and tasted as though they had come straight from the freezer. For our main dishes, we ordered the chicken teriyaki bento box and udon with tempura. The udon was acceptable, but the tempura was excessively oily, lacking the light, crisp texture you would expect. Even the chicken teriyaki was underwhelming; it tasted more like a reheated, prepared meal than something freshly cooked. The sushi was another letdown, with an odd flavor and appearance. The dynamite roll was especially disappointing, with an unpleasant texture and very little flavor beyond a touch of heat. The staff deserves credit for their attentive, friendly service, but unfortunately, that couldn't make up for the quality of the meal. We left feeling genuinely disappointed.

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    Sanyuu West

    Sanyuu West

    4.5(169 reviews)
    0.9 miChelsea
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    After trying a dozen of sushi/omakase places in New York I can definitively the best I've had…read more The omakase at Sanyuu West is honestly unbeatable. Every single fish is very high quality I find many places like the skimp out on the less popular fish but not Sanyuu West. I think the omakase is also at a very good price for the quality and amount you get though I know it is more expensive than maybe the average omakase spot right now. I also find that other spots usually underdeliver. I wish I could save more detail but honestly I have nothing more to say other than the fact that Sanyuu Weat amazing. The restaurant itself is also more spacious than I expected. Besides the main bar there are two sitting areas near the window as well as seats lined up to the bathroom to make yourself comfortable two things that I think are a rare find now in many places. A lot of thought is put into this restaurant layout and I think you can tell. The service was also great I found myself never lacking in water or waiting too long for my next piece. In fact, I had started to apologize about drinking so much water because I felt like the hostess was constantly at my side refilling my cup and she just turned to me and said, "don't apologize. Drinking water is very important." So true!!!! I'm very picky abt my recommendations to friends, I'll review any place I go to and give my thoughts but a real recommendation? I only have around a dozen or so. And Sanyuu West is definitely now part of that dozen.

    price - $87 per person pre tax…read more food - 5/5 service - 5/5 ambiance - 5/5 I got the chance to try out Sanyuu West for my birthday and I had such an amazing time! from the moment I stepped into the restaurant, the waiters were super sweet and attentive to my friend and I. the courses kept coming out and each piece was super tender and bursting with flavor! my favorite was definitely the uni, toro, and wagyu on milk bread course! I love how the flavors mix so well together, I felt like I was in heaven! the service was amazing, like the never left my water cup empty!!! (props to them) the ambiance inside was also super calm and vibey. overall, I had such an amazing time and I would love to go again soon

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    Mikado

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    4.4(208 reviews)
    1.1 miChelsea

    Unbelievable happy hour prices for beers, cocktails and food - as cheap as $1 for a bowl of…read moreedamame. Great portion size, the fish tacos were super tasty (comes with 3 per serving), the sushi is fresh and contains minimal rice in each roll.

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

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    Umami Sushi - Delicious coursed out hand rolls

    Umami Sushi

    4.3(289 reviews)
    1.3 miWest Village
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    Stopped here for dinner on a Saturday on a whim and was so happy with our choice! We walked in and…read morewere seated right away. It is a really small place with around 6-8 tables so it probably gets busy at times and there may be a wait. One of the best parts of their menu here is that you can order sushi by the piece. My mom doesn't always have the biggest appetite so for her to be able to order only a few pieces instead of an entire roll was a huge plus! I had to crispy tuna rice appetizer and the dragon roll. Literally so good. I was seriously craving crispy rice and these were perfect. I would order this again and again. The sushi was fresh and taste great as well. Super glad we decided to come here!

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

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