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    Sushi Yasuda

    4.1 (2.4k reviews)
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    Classy
    Quiet
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Terence T.

    From the dreary manhattan street into this bright and light wood interior, we were greeted vigorously and treated well to sit at the sushi bar. Watching the chefs prepare the food is not a grand event like social media hypes but it is endearing to have the chef ask "uni and eel ok??" And yes sir it definitely is, fmu We got the 15 piece omakase as well as a softshell crab. I would skip on the crab it didn't add much to the experience All pieces were wonderfully crafted and placed before us, I think they overheard our yapping and gave us 2x toro during the course. Only the eel was not satisfying, because it had such a high bar to meet, unfortunately it isn't as melty/fatty as in other places I'd been Watch out if you want tap water make sure to specify otherwise you're getting charged for bottled. Great meal, fantastic mouth feels (scallop and uni were incredible)

    Sarah K.

    Not gonna lie.. I was super underwhelmed. PROS: The service was excellent. The space was serene and calming. Very zen. One hand roll, the cooked course, and one of the sorbets CONS: this was my first omakase experience so I had nothing to compare it to at the time, but I remember thinking "Is this it? This is omakase?? This is what all the hype was about??? It's just well-marketed, overpriced sushi......." because the courses tasted so basic (and kind of bland, if not fishy). I almost rejected omakase for the rest of my life (and could've missed out on some great restaurants) due to this first experience because I really thought all omakase would be like this. Also, it was extremely warm in there so our spoonfuls of gelato melted before I could eat it. I feel sorry for (and appreciative of) the guy who brought me here on our first date and shelled out $500+ because I would not willingly come here again nor if I were the one paying. There are so many other places you could enjoy your $500+

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    Christina S.

    I was lucky to have an incredibly thoughtful husband book us reservations for the bar (to experience true Omakase) for my Birthday!! Pictures don't do the TASTE and EXPERIENCE justice but I'll try... Incredible nod to the thoughtful table settings. Everything perfectly aligned and those chopsticks (and rest) were awesome. Sashimi course (top: tuna cheek, striped jack, Japanese sardine, bottom left: baby sea bream, bottom right: giant glam) and small appetizer of Oshitashi (bottom center). Sushi Pt 1 (sea bream, amberjack, medium fatty tuna, Japanese cherry salmon, jack mackerel, skip jack, spot prawn, marinated tuna, king salmon). Sushi Pt 2 (fatty tuna, scallop, Japanese sea perch, snow crab, sea eel, salmon roe, fatty tuna hand roll, uni, uni hand roll). Thank you to the staff at Sushi Yasuda - especially our Chef - that was an incredible experience that I won't soon forget.

    Kami S.

    Came here for the first time and it was pretty good. First off I love the really authentic Japanese atmosphere. Sat at the counter for the full omakase experience. Started with a fried shrimp appetizer and a glass of sake. The app was good but nothing mind blowing. Next the omakase started coming. the tuna and salmon just kept getting buttery and more buttery. There's no question of the excellent quality of fish. But over all I wasn't blown away by anything. I guess I would prefer a few more innovative dishes sprinkled in. Overall the meal was good but for the $$$$ not sure it was worth it.

    Mia H.

    Came here for lunch with a friend and we had a great time. The interior of the restaurant is spacious, wooden, bright, and clean. Service is very polite and kind. They have a couple omakase sets that you can choose from but we did the omakase until you stop. All of the cuts that we got were amazing and the variety of the sashimi was very nice. My favorite piece was definitely the unagi with salt (a very different experience than what you normally have with the sauce!!). In the end, we had around 15-17 pieces and the bill came out to be ~$700. Overall, I'm not sure the "eat-till-you-stop" is worth the price, but the sushi was good and I would be down to try their omakase set another time!

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    Bob K.

    Excellent 15-piece $170 omakase in an upscale environment with unbelievable service. Fish was super delicious, fresh and excellent presentation by our sushi chef. Bluefin tuna was a standout as was super fresh Hokkaido sushi, but everything felt fresher and more luxe than even the normal omakase spots in NYC. Top top. Was here maybe 10 years ago and even better than I remembered.

    Erica K.

    Corporate and sleek are what come to mind when I think of Sushi Yasuda. The floral ikebana arrangements are very welcoming and the lighting of the restaurant goes against what one would experience in a mid 2010s Hollister store. We both ordered omakase (sushi & sashimi combo) with plum wine (option of on the rocks or without). While I've enjoyed plum wine at past restaurants, it felt a bit too sweet so we had to dilute it with ice. For omakase, usually it's an experience done well at bar seating, however we were seated in the dining room area, so it felt less authentic-they also ask when you'd like your final round of omakase to be which feels odd from a price scaling point. How do I know the best part of the fish will come later if I end my omakase round now? We did order cold sake towards the end of the night, but they completely forgot about that, which felt like some oversight from their end given that it wasn't that busy. The uni, otoro, and salmon at least tasted fresh and were highlights of the fish for me!

    George L.

    I did not see a sign when I found this spot. The only sign was thin written letters I noticed on the door. When entering the first set of doors the second set of doors were slid open by a staff member. I was asked if I had a reservation but it was no problem because they found me a spot. As I looked around I could tell they methodically placed everyone to give each person or group the most privacy so each could have their own private experience. Everywhere I looked was spotless and just immaculate. The staff was as perfect as a fairy tale and the quality of the sushi was the highest I have encountered in the United States. The moment my glass was half empty someone would come out of nowhere and refill my glass before disappearing again. The rice is perfectly cooked, prepared, and seasoned. Every slice of fish was the perfect thickness as well as fish to rice ratio. The serving temperature of the sushi was spot on. The fatty tuna was as if I were eating a fish version of A5 wagyu from this year's contest winner. Every piece was perfect. I was offered one last piece and somewhere in cloud 9 I forgot to take a picture but this single piece of fish was melt in your mouth like eating a cloud! When I gave them my card I was brought a hot tea that was the perfect ending. I normally do not write reviews before I return from a trip but this one deserves immediate credit. If you're looking for a quiet place and want quality then look no further. The flavors, textures, and thought processes is truly art. If you can only see one place in New York then make this it.

    Katherine Z.

    Not sure if it's because I didn't sit at the bar, but the fish didn't taste very fresh. The fish also didn't feel very soft. I was kind of disappointed because this is supposed to be a high end omakase experience, but it didn't really feel that way. Everyone was super nice though, and service was relatively fast!

    Had a great time and great food I went here when it first opened after getting 3 stars in the times years ago , now my friend told me chicka from chickalicious is working there on fri and Saturday after retirement from her dessert bar so I went and enjoyed

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    Annie A.

    We had been looking forward to having dinner here. The food was disappointing. We ordered the sushi and sashimi omakase. Many of the fish pieces were not fresh however the sashimi was delicious. The service was great. The servers paid close attention to water and tea refills- they filled it without even asking. They waited an appropriate amount of time in between courses and were attentive without being overly interruptive. The restaurant decor is pretty impressive. Floor to ceiling wood creates a soothing and refreshing atmosphere within the restaurant. The accents were minimalistic and very nicely put together.

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    Ollie G.

    Classic classic sushi. No frills here. Got a bit if everything. Scallop was a standout. And the raw shrimp and they deep fry the head for you. Uni wasn't as fresh as I expected for that price point.

    Nicole N.

    Heard that they were one of the OG omakase spots back in the day so I was glad I got a chance to try their food! Overall felt that their sushi was solid but not sure if its worth the price point. Our appetizer was a special of the day, Sawagani, which were whole miniature soft shell crabs that were flash fried. It was deliciously well-seasoned and wish we ordered more. They have a 12-piece set for $130 and a 15-piece set for $170, as well as other options. It was hard to pick my favorite but my top few were the New Zealand King Salmon, winter hamachi, eel, and probably scallop. The salmon was super tender with a great meat to fat ratio. The yuzu zest complimented the hamachi nicely. The eel was crisp on the outside and tender on the inside, but also covered with the sauce. My set also included needle fish, blue fin tuna, yellow tail, icelandic salmon, mackerel, spot prawn, and a shrimp-based broth. The fish were pretty fresh and rice well-seasoned. For some pieces, I felt that the wasabi to sushi ratio was a little high but my partner did not find that an issue. Staff were very attentive and polite. The restaurant was very minimalistic. Would recommend sitting at the sushi counter for an optimal omakase experience! It makes sense for them to be on the pricer side with their high quality seafood imported from all over the place; however end-product flavor wise I felt like was comparable to other omakase places (at lower prices). Would be interested in returning to check out their al la carte items!

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    One of the best quality sushi in NYC, such a luxury experience!! i recommend anyone who is looking for a nice sushi spot to go here.

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    Excellent sushi. Attentive service (if a bit stuffy). Beautiful decor. A really wonderful place to eat.

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    Is tip included?

    Tip is not included. Before the pandemic it was. Not now though.

    Is there a dress code?

    Yes. Must wear pants

    How is the Omakase price determined?

    What is the average price for the omakase there?

    It depends on how many pieces of sushi you'd like. I've had the omakase for less than $100, but it could be more if you want more pieces. They will continue to serve you more pieces or you could let them know a set number of pieces when you order… 

    How much omakase?

    they have many options from 50$ to 150$

    Do they take walk ins for lunch if it's just one person?

    Yes - it's a little dicey, but it can be done. There's a good chance they'll find a spot at the counter.

    Who is the best sushi chef at Yasuda?

    Mitsu - he's the head chef and the best of the best.

    How long in advance do I need a reservation?

    It's not necessarily a full month in advance, depending on their availability. But if you really need to go at peak lunch or dinner hours or Thur-Sat, make it asap!

    Opinions: 6pm omakase at the bar before walking to Richard Rodgers Theatre to see Hamilton at 8pm - good or bad idea? (we love Yasuda, been many times, this is more of a scheduling question) Thanks!

    That's a beautiful life! Go for it!

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    Momoya

    4.1(898 reviews)
    1.3 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.

    Came as a group of 5 around 7pm on a weeknight and seated fairly quickly. Ordered a bunch of apps…read moreto share and several rolls. The edamame dumplings and the crispy shrimp shumai were crowd favorites.

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    Sanyuu West

    Sanyuu West

    4.5(168 reviews)
    1.5 miChelsea
    $$$$

    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

    Came for takeout and got the Salmon Set which includes 8 huuuuge salmon nigiri for $30. You'll…read moredefinitely want to share this one. The slices aren't thin, delicate, and melt-in-your-mouth as one usually gets in a sit down; they are extra thick, and I had to really bite down on some of the pieces. The rice was nicely seasoned and was cooked well + portions are also big to match those thiccccc salmon slices. To be honest, I was getting a little nauseated after 5 pieces, haha~ They were definitely delicious but I'd probably just eat 3 or 4 pieces and share with a friend! It was easy to text the number on the website and coordinate a pickup time, and the staff was friendly when I arrived. The restaurant is a little hard to find as the windows are blinded and the sign is a piece of paper on the door.

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    Mikado

    4.4(207 reviews)
    1.5 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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    Izakaya MEW - Salmon Carpaccio

    Izakaya MEW

    4.3(3.3k reviews)
    0.7 miMidtown West
    $$

    You walk down a sketchy staircase off 35th with basically no signage and land in a basement that's…read morelouder than half of K-town one block over. That's the charm. Went tonight and the sushi was legitimately fresh, like actually fresh, not Midtown-lunch-counter fresh. Yellowtail carpaccio and the salmon tataki were the standouts, clean fish, no fridge taste. This is izakaya food though, so order like it: geso kara, aged tofu, gyoza, repeat. Frozen beer comes with that slushie foam cap they do in Tokyo and it keeps the pint cold to the last sip, which matters when the room is this warm and packed. Service is fast and a little chaotic. Prices are fair for the neighborhood, borderline cheap at lunch. Not a temple of sushi, but for a rowdy basement near Herald Square? Way better than it needs to be. Full by 6pm sharp. Come at 5 for the sake deal or book on Resy, the phone voicemail is always full.

    We came on a weekday evening around 7pm and there was a short line down the stairs to get on the…read morewaitlist. It only took about 20 minutes to get a table. The environment was loud like a buzzing bar. The service was attentive, bringing out dishes and cleaning up the table throughout. I liked the texture of the salmon tataki and the wasabi cream was well-incorporated. The kimchi cream udon was delicious. I was literally licking the sauce off the plate because the sauce was so good! The okonomiyaki came on a sizzling skillet. The flavor of the dish was perfectly savory and made for some great bites.

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    Umami Sushi

    4.3(289 reviews)
    1.8 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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