Sushi Yasaka is hands down my favorite casual sushi spot. You can't beat the quality and the price. I've been on the hunt for a good casual sushi spot, I noticed that NY has more omakase than regular spots. This place has everything I want! Service is friendly and they're quick. I normally come during the weekends for their lunch deal, it's just TOO good. I get the miyaki lunch set which comes with 4 pc nigiri, 6 pc sashimi, 1 roll, and miso soup or salad. The quality of the fish is superb. The pieces just melt in my mouth!! Seriously the best, I can't get over it. Just look at the pictures, they don't lie. You can't go wrong, I've come for their regular dinner menu and the other dishes I got were great too. Overall, I highly highly highly recommend Sushi Yasaka. This place is such a gem, I love it and I can't wait to go back. read more

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Local gem of a restaurant, just off of Broadway. They offer excellent sushi dishes and rolls. Plenty of signature rolls on the menu. There's also Omakase option, offered but not counter seating, served at your table. I totally recommend the spicy scallop roll, any of the sushi/sashimi entrees and the fried oysters. The oysters were really fresh, plump and juicy. The sushi and sashimi is very fresh and served at the perfect temp. Finely cut. Every piece we had was perfect. Salmon and tuna were the favorites. Reservations suggested at dinner time. There are also some steps at the entrance to the dining room. read more

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Great value and solid sushi. Lunch is 16 dollars. The miso soup was delicious, the meal was filling, and instead of just getting a regular California roll for my lunch special I get a full roll of whatever I wanted!! Great service--quick and attentive to our needs. Comfortable and clean ambiance. Great for a date night or seeing a friend in a casual setting. read more

Sushi Yasaka - Any 3 Roll Combo Lunch #149 - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

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We got a reservation for Yasaka for dinner, and had a good time. When we got there, we had to wait for a few minutes for a table to open up before seating. Indoor had lots of tables with moody lighting. I think the food is okay, the fish quality was fine but for the price, I expected better? Or a bit more? It just didn't wow me as much as other sushi spots in NYC. read more

Sushi Yasaka - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

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Incredible sushi at a great price point! Stopped by with a reservation, and thank goodness made one because it would have been too busy without. We did still have to wait, but they were super nice and it was a busy Friday so totally understand. The place is kinda small, but it never felt cramped actually because they had great table dividers. The tempura udon was good but not standout. The fish though, so good. Basic order and got spicy salmon and yellowtail, both fantastic. The salmon sashimi though was stellar - easily some of the best i've had in NYC at a very reasonable price. Definitely worth a try for some fresh and delicious ala carte sushi!! read more

Sushi Yasaka - spicy salmon roll and Spicy Yellowtail Roll #81 - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

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Came here for Valentine's Day and had such a great experience! We ordered a few different sushi rolls and everything was incredibly fresh -- the fish was so delicious and melted in your mouth. We started with the seaweed salad, which was light and flavorful. Our favorite roll of the night was the Dragon Roll (eel and cucumber inside, avocado on top) -- perfectly balanced and so satisfying. We also really enjoyed the spicy salmon roll, which had just the right amount of heat. Since it was Valentine's Day, they gave each table a rose, which was such a sweet and thoughtful touch. The service was very good -- attentive and friendly even though the restaurant was busy. The space itself is small and cozy, which adds to the charm, but it does get very crowded. I definitely suggest making a reservation ahead of time. Overall, a wonderful spot for sushi and a special night out! read more

My kids love this place because the special with 4 nigiri, 6 sashimi, 1 roll and soup or salad costs only $20. Plus the quality of the fish is high and they're fast. They also take reservations, so we got our group of 6 in for Easter lunch between church and 2 matinees. read more

Sushi Yasaka - Lunch special - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

Good sushi for a great price! When I saw the prices on the menu for some of the combos I was expecting the sushi to be pretty small or mediocre, but neither was the case. This spot blew away any expectations I had for a casual sushi spot. I ordered the Miyabi sushi entree which came with 6 pieces of nigiri, 12 pieces of sashimi (menu siad 10, but I got 12), and a roll - I went with the salmon avocado roll. Everything was really good, but after a big day of eating it was so much food. I ended up giving multiple pieces of sashimi to my boyfriend who had opted for the Mini Omakase. When comparing the regular sushi with the Omakase, it was clear the Omakase was higher quality and more thoughtful, but the regular sushi was still very good. I also got the miso soup, and was surprised to see a few different miso soups on the menu, including a special one with clams. Had a later reservation here and was shocked by how packed the place was. Looked like every table was taken and people were waiting, so good idea to make a reservation to skip the wait. read more

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YUM!!! It's mostly maki from what I saw but the rice was incredible - soft and flavorful and the rolls all hit the spot. Couldn't get r enough! Highlights were the spicy yellowtail roll, creamy blue crab california roll, and toro tartare. We got the two milky sake bottles and they were delicious. Good service as well. read more

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I have been here several times and I am happy each time. They're easily able to accommodate allergies and food preferences (e.g. I don't eat shellfish), even for the omakase offerings. The fish is fresh and the service is solid. It's nice-casual and always full (for good reason)! read more

Sushi Yasaka - Mini Omakase #127 - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

Good, affordable Japanese food can be surprisingly hard to find in New York--so many places are either very expensive or strictly omakase. Sushi Yasaka was a refreshing change. It's a true mom-and-pop spot with great lunch deals and consistently solid quality. It's clearly a neighborhood staple: the restaurant was packed and super lively! I'd definitely recommend making a reservation if you can, though I was able to snag one the morning of for lunch without much trouble. If I lived closer, this would easily be a regular go-to for me. read more

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I got the Miyabi dinner and for only $39 the amount of sashimi, nigiri, and sushi I got is incomparable to other places. The salmon was melt in your mouth fresh and the tuna was also great. Honestly didn't know what all the white fishes were but they were great too. The sushi was ready about 15 mins faster than expected so it was quick! I'll definitely be ordering from here again read more

Sushi Yasaka - Miyabi #124 - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

Always love coming to Sushi Yasaka. They're really busy so definitely make sure to have a reservation (usually it's not too hard to book in advance for lunch, which are the best times to come anyway). I really appreciate that they also offer their lunch special options on weekends, too, so corporate slaves like me can still try their cheap and delicious lunch sets :) I usually order the miyabi lunch with a side of salad. The fish is always so amazingly fresh and high-quality, and it's a perfect portion size and mix of pieces of sushi, sashimi, and rolls. The salad is a nice starter but not particularly unique as such. It's always a difficult choice between the miyabi lunch and the chirashi lunch, which I think looks similarly yummy, too. Will definitely want to come back and try more of their delicious lunch specials :) read more

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I came for sushi and left with a masterclass in how not to serve customers. I really wanted to love Sushi Yasaka, but my visit was let down by one server, Lucas, whose inattentive service and dismissive attitude overshadowed what could have been a great meal. Despite being seated earlier, my table received food well after others, and my water glass went unfilled while I watched him regularly refill neighboring tables. The busboy was far more attentive; I even tipped him separately in appreciation. The main issue arose with my tempura appetizer: the shrimp had an off taste, and some pieces were not de-veined. When I asked about it, Lucas insisted that "the kitchen leaves veins in" and seemed unfamiliar with what I was referring to. At no point did he apologize or offer to address the concern, he simply repeated that "that's how it's served." Another server later confirmed the issue, apologized immediately, and offered to remove the item from the bill. Her professionalism stood in stark contrast to Lucas's handling of the situation and helped salvage part of my experience. The food and most of the team impressed me, but service gaps like this make me think twice about returning. read more

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Got delivery. On time, maybe a bit earlier than the order said when I put it in online. Apps: Miso soup, fried Oysters and steamed veggie dumplings were perfection. Edamame was fine, but needed a touch more cooking time and some salt for visual/ texture/ taste. We got 3 sushi and sashimi plates...all were very good. One piece of maguro (lean tuna) sushi tasted off, but maybe it was touching the ginger. My preference for California Roll paid off well, but daughter had tuna roll she liked that i didn't try. They didn't give chopsticks automatically, so will try to remember to ask in future, and some additional soy sauce packets, which were desired, though we got by ok without. I'm giving it five stars for being the best medium priced sushi that I have tried in the neighborhood, with the caveat, that I will be back and will adjust if future experiences are not as good. read more

I can see why this place would be solid for takeout. The prices are affordable and most of the fish is not fishy. However, I did not have a nice experience here. The spot seems to be very very casual (the host was wearing an oversized hoodie), despite the seating feeling a bit more fancy. I was hoping with the number of reviews, this would be one of those lowkey places that is secretly amazing. However, the rolls we got were extremely poorly made. The ones with seaweed in the outside were not fully wrapped. The fish filling was not placed evenly. The ingredients were not evenly distributed (got some yellowtail jalapeno without any jalapeno). Lastly, the yellowtail did have a lot of connective tissue that was not cut out. I know that can happen, but it did seem like the chefs here are not very meticulous. To be fair, it seems like they deal with a high volume of takeout which is probably why dine-in suffers, but this was truly below average. The quality of fish is good. If I lived in the area, I might order takeout. It is not exceptional but it is certainly good. The miso soup was really good. The service is above average. read more

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Sushi Yasaka delivers consistently fresh and perfectly crafted sushi that keeps you coming back. Food (5/5) - Exceptional freshness and precision in every piece, with standout nigiri and well-balanced rolls. Value (5/5) - Top-tier quality at prices far below what you'd expect for sushi of this caliber. Service (5/5) - Attentive and quick. read more

Sushi Yasaka - Mini omakase - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

Stopped by here just for some takeout to bring to the park nearby for a quick solo dinner. The quality of the fish was pretty good for a standard sushi restaurant! The fish was quite fresh and it hit the spot for a sushi craving that I had that day. I ordered to go and it took around less than 10 minutes for my order to be made. The staff were nice, the vibe was intimate, dimly lit and very cute - would definitely consider this a good date spot or to bring someone to catch up with here. It wasn't too noisy and you're not so close to other parties that you can hear each others' conversations. Would definitely come back if I was in the area and craving sushi. Keep up the good work, glad I finally came out to try it since it's been on my list for such a long time! read more

Made a reservation the same day with no issue. I had to make some changes in the reservation and they were very flexible. When I arrived they seated us very quickly and the service was very good. Food came out quickly, We had the sauteed mushrooms which were super flavorful and the mixed tempura, which had a very nice variety of vegetables that I liked (lotus root, eggplant, mushrooms). The sushi, nigiri and rolls are in great portions and tasted very fresh. Would definitely come here again. read more

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Food: The sushi is always fresh and high quality here. I have been coming here for many years, and the quality is consistent. They offer a variety of sushi and kitchen appetizers and entrees. Food here is very authentic. Their lunch specials are a great deal. The chirashi bowl is $20 for lunch, and they have other sushi sets for $16-$20. The sushi at this place is better quality than an average sushi restaurant in NYC. Service: Staff are very friendly and nice, but service is average. They come to take your order and don't really check on you after that. My water glass was empty for a good portion of the meal, but no one came to refill it. Ambiance: The restaurant is a good size with tables for smaller and larger groups. I would recommend making a reservation because the place does fill up quickly. Overall, I would highly recommend this restaurant. read more

Sushi Yasaka - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

Simply amazing, glistening fish. Kudos to them, in a city of mediocre sushi, they really do shine. Lunch of course, is a real treat with a slew of choices under 20 dollars. Yellowtail jalapeno roll, superb. even the rice seems to shine. Salmon teriyaki, excellent. Hijiki seaweed, cucumber salad, sweet & briny. I heard they are moving ? Maybe that is why the décor is pretty meh. Hopefully if they do move nearby, the food & service will remain as wonderful. read more

Great spot for sushi in the upper west - great before a show or a movie! Simple and small set up inside, but serving great quality sushi. Each piece had a nice thick slice of fish and good rice to fish ratio. We started with a couple of apps to share, including the karage chicken which came with six big pieces and was piping hot but delicious! We also got a tuna tartare with crunchy seaweed chips. Both were great. I got the deluxe which came with 9 pieces and a roll. My friends got the Miyabi with 6 pieces of sushi, 10 pieces sashimi and a roll. By the end we were all full. They offer dessert- ice cream, mochi, and a chocolate pudding but were out of some when we were there. Service was fast and attentive but they forgot to refill our water after our meal arrived. Overall, great option when you want sushi in the upper west! read more

Sushi Yasaka - Sushi Deluxe set - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

Great value sushi. My favorite dish was the aged dashi tofu. Chirashi bowl and soba noodles were also tasty. No frill place, cozy and warm. Speedy service. I would definitely come back. read more

Sushi Yasaka - Age Dashi Tofu #8 - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

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Always popular and always crowded with good reason. Excellent sushi at reasonable prices. Returned and started with the Tuna Avocado and a Garden Salad - both very good. For entrees, we had a Regular (10 piece) Omakase and a Miyabi - both excellent. Convenient location right on 72nd St. read more

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Finally trying after a long time of living on the west side of Manhattan I haven't been now. My friend told me pretty cheap and pretty good. I am last time very hard vacations,! From the start, I was treated by a very funny host, who sent me right away. I did have a reservation. My brother and I both got the decision box and they're both very good. I mean, I didn't try her... But mine was delicious. I thought the salmon, avocado, and they let you pick any specific standard hole that you would want. My friend got the spicy, and it was a little bit weird, but I don't actually think that they have regular tuna?? I'm not too sure. We also got an appetizer of the corn tempura, which blew us away. Will be back! read more

Sushi Yasaka - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

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ordered takeout from this spot! I've had it saved for a very long time & has great lunch specials (comes with the choice of miso soup or salad) we ordered: sashimi lunch (11 pieces) -$19 sushi lunch (6 nigiris + 1 roll) -$16 the nigiris were better than the sashimi pieces bc the rice has good flavor & they add a bit of wasabi in it! Which made the bite 10x better. we ordered the unagi avocado this time around but I would love to try their other rolls. the fish was relatively fresh but I got sick of eating straight fish didn't eat at the restaurant but when we picked up the order the staff were very nice & the interior had dim lighting which makes me this it'll be a cute date spot! read more

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you know it's good when there's a wait at 1pm on Tuesday - the lunch special at this small UWS spot is worth sneaking out of work for. the wait was very quick and we popped into the cafe next door as we waited for a text. mostly tables for 2 but we snagged a 4 top - the $16 bento box has to be the way to go. we all got the teriyaki chicken which was a hefty serving of soft dark meat coated in a delicious sweet and salty teriyaki sauce. the little mound of veggies underneath soaked up extra sauce and was a nice touch - the shu Mai may have been the best part. the most delicately wrapped portions of meat that melted in your mouth. - you get to pick a roll and there are a ton of options. the spicy yellowtail was delectable, perfectly soft sticky rice around a fresh cut of yellowtail (not v spicy at all but still bomb). not suspiciously fishy either - speaking of suspicious, the "Japanese side" is rotating and today's dish was dropped on the table without any details. we tried each bite, which seemed to be .. sausage? yet all fishy? not a win for me (I'm sure others would like), especially with no explanation. the miso soup to start though was, as expected, perfect read more

Sushi Yasaka - Lunch special bento boxes - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

YASAKA IS AMAZINGGGGG I've only ever gotten takeout but the fish is incredibly fresh. They package their takeout with ice packs which is amazing and delivery is quick and efficient. I love it here and the price is honestly amazing read more

One of my favorite sushi spots in the city, especially in the UWS. Back home, I have a go to sushi spot to dine and order takeout from and was craving a similar sentiment where there are unique rolls/combos that aren't sacrificed with price and quality factored in mind. We like to order: Rainbow Roll Special Spicy Salmon Roll Sashimi Deluxe I have yet to but heard good things about their Lunch menu, which seems to offer the same as the Dinner menu but at a lower price, so I'd recommend making a reservation and giving this lowkey sushi spot a chance as I still haven't found something similar to this in other parts of the city, but also wouldn't want to! read more

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If you're pre-Lincoln Center-ing and can't stand the mediocre vibes at The Smith, walk 8 min north to Sushi Yasaka for affordable pan-Japanese fare. Yasaka isn't looking to win any Michelin-Beard awards, so don't come in with your highfalutin omakase nonsense. It's a neighborhood spot, serving the kind of down-home food your obaasan from another mother would feed you after a long day of middle schooling. We got the Special Spicy Salmon Roll, which was a tasty omega-3 smorgasbord of fishy goodness. To accompany it, we also got the Salmon Roll and Spicy Salmon Roll because what we lack in diversity, we make up for with being basic. Haha. Apparently, fish, rice and nori wasn't enough because we decided to also tack on some soup udon. The Kansai Udon was my pick, and it was perfect for a chilly night when all you want is to be encased in liquid carbs. All that for the low, low price of ~$30pp (tax and tip included), and this place practically pays YOU to eat here. read more

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We loved our time here! Walked in without a res, got seated pretty quickly! Miso soup was pretty standard, tempura veg was typical (if not a little strange), and the sushi was great! The sushi deluxe was a great deal! And tasted so so fresh. I would definitely be back! read more

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I have ordered takeout from here more than a dozen times and have dined in many times. Their popularity has soared and they are extremely busy. I usually order the sushi deluxe or chirashi for take out. The fish is always fresh and rice is always on point. On my most recent visit - We made a rsvp for 12:30 pm on Sunday. Seated promptly. We made our orders. My sushi lunch special took more than 45 min to come out. Meanwhile, people who sat down after me were finishing their meals and leaving. After 20 min, I asked our waiter a couple of times if my lunch was coming. He said it was coming. But, then it never did. I asked him again, and I don't think he understood me the first time or the second time. Another waiter had to get involved. It turns out he never put in my order. So, I am sitting there, quite upset. Especially since it was part of my birthday lunch. When he finally brought over my lunch, he did not apologize at all. He didn't even look at me. He just gave me the lunch and didn't even put it on the table for me. The food was great as always, but the service was terrible. read more

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Reasonably good quality sushi at reasonable price. I highly recommend their agedashi tofu (very well-made). Overall, great quality sushi and a hidden gem for Japanese cuisine in Manhattan (if you don't want to pay too much for omakase...) read more

Sushi Yasaka - Age Dashi Tofu #8 - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

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Had a great Valentine's dinner here. The menu is a little confusing. If I were to go back, I'd just go off of the $5-8 menu of maki rolls. None of the specialty rolls like the rainbow roll were amazing and 2x the price. The inexpensive spicy tuna was one of our favorites. Friendly service. Busy night so we got tasty miso soup to hold us over. Good about filling waters. For 6 rolls, about $100. Again, I'd get the tastier cheaper rolls, no specialty. read more

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This was several years ago before the pandemic for sure however I hardly ever order the same thing twice as there are many great experiences out there life is short and I believe variety is the spice of life however this appetizer captured my heart and I must have ordered it at least three times visiting this place.. I haven't been there for years but I hope they do have it on the menu in case I go back.. it is just a couple blocks from my place.. now for the drum rollz- the official name on the menu like I said this is a few years ago and before the pandemic so it went something along the lines of "blue Toro sashimi" read more

LONG OVERDUE! Yasaka is always my dream meal! I live nearby and always get the lunch specials and for dinner :) the fish quality is A+, their website is so easy to use and the staff is top notch. The chicken and salmon teriyaki is amazing, all of their hot food is delicious. I am addicted to YASAKA thank you for treating Upper West Siders to incredible japanese cuisine! read more

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Top tier sushi spot in the UWS serving high-quality fish at affordable prices. My boyfriend and I booked a reservation online for noon and were sat immediately. The inside is rather small, but they pack a decent amount of tables. We ordered 2 sushi deluxes because omakase isn't available during lunch. Great, fresh assortment of fishes & each came with a roll of your choice. We left feeling extremely satiated and happy. Love this place. read more

Sushi Yasaka - Sushi Deluxe - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

The hidden gem of the best value for your money lies in this small, quaint authentic Japanese Sushi house on 72nd Street West midtown near Madison Avenue. If you don't have a reservation, you might wait for a long time. They have $60 Omakase but in my opinion $29 option of Sushi Deluxe is best for the buck. The Sushi is decidedly better with perfectly cooked white rice and freshness of fish. They do both very well. It's a lucky day if they haven't run out of the uni and fatty tuna. The place gets packed due to the taste and value. The service is adequately slow due to the demands. I strongly recommend this place if you're visiting Manhattan anytime soon. read more

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Really solid, no-frills spot for your casual sushi fix. This is my third time here, and each time I leave feeling fully satiated. We walked in on a Sat evening without res, and were lucky to have just preceded the dinner time rush. Super cozy interior, and staff is very attentive and efficient. I've always ordered the sushi deluxe, which at $29, is really bang for your buck. This time, I ventured out and tried: - toro tartar -- while not as intricate as the toro tartar I anticipated, it was so. delectable. There were bits of chopped daikon mixed in, which I looove when paired with minced toro. - sushi omakase ($60) -- the fish cuts were definitely better than the sushi deluxe. However, as it still does not compare to the omakase pieces of a dedicated omakase spot, next time I would probably opt for the $29 one again. - we also ordered the warm sake, prices were honestly so reasonable for all the drinks (esp for nyc), would order this again. read more

Sushi Yasaka - sushi omakase set - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

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My friend and I came here simply because we were craving sushi. We came in around 6pm on a Saturday without a reservation expecting a wait. However, the host could seat us as long as we could finish within an hour, which was fine since sushi isn't a meal you need a ton of time to eat. It's a smaller place but it doesn't feel cramped with all the seating they managed to fit in there. We both ordered the sushi deluxe (I chose the spicy salmon roll) and it was pretty good! All of it tasted fresh, the rice had a good amount of vinegar, and having a choice in the roll rounded out the experience. The one issue was some of the nigiri pieces had a bit too much wasabi, overpowering the flavor. It honestly wouldn't have been such an issue if it was a consistent amount, but the varying levels made each piece a different experience. read more

Sushi Yasaka - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York