The service was poor. We were seated fairly quickly. Sat along time with menus and ordered. Someone was seated after us and served much more quickly and just about finished as our meal came. Pictured is the chicken friend Rick served with chunks of chicken. I encourage you to zoom in. It's steamed Rice with chin is of chicken. This is not friend rice. The sushi was good. But overall other than Sushi most of our food was lacking flavor and bland. We should have gotten pizza across the street. read more

Unagi Sushi - Chicken fried rice - Sushi Bars Near Me - Troy, New York

Best sushi and sashimi I've had in a long time. A bit pricey for a lunch, but it was worth it. Friendly service. We stayed at a table for a loooong time as it was someone's b-day and they were very under. read more

Had a few rolls to go, had excellent Togo service. Was an easy process to place an order and it was ready on time

Driving through Troy on our way, stopped by this lovely restaurant for food and glad we did. So worth it. Fresh food and good portion. They have a great selection of sake. Service was slow but good. We were seated by the window with the traditional table, shoes off, but it was fun! Definitely highly recommended. read more

Unagi Sushi - We were seated at the Tatami table. No shoes, but it was a fun experience. Good thing i was wearing my nice socks ‍ - Sushi Bars Near Me - Troy, New York

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Thank you for being open on Christmas Day during the snow storm. My and my family was coming back from a family Christmas and drove around looking for a restaurant that was open. The food was amazing. Staff was very nice. And it was clean and warm compared to the snow blizzard that was happening outside. Just wanted to say thank you ! read more

Ordered online for pickup. On time, delicious, while i know parking can be tough, i did not bring my truck a brought my wife's little car

I ordered spicy tuna and spicy salmon rolls. The inside of each was complete mush and warm. It was more like a mashed potato consistency. Will not be ordering again. read more

Unagi Sushi - Mushy and doesn't seem fresh - Sushi Bars Near Me - Troy, New York

We ordered for take out. Visiting Dad in Albany with the kids. Everything we ordered was fresh and the tasty! The sushi was so big! Like a brick! But it was tasty and filled everyone up! The salmon loving kids gobbled up all of the food even after saying they weren't really hungry... the mackerel was fresh and tasty too! And the rice in the sushi was delicious! Well seasoned! We already agreed to order again from Unagi on our next visit. Oh we ordered gyoza too. The kids sucked those down real fast too. These are super picky kids. Barely anything left over. Grandpa's gonna have a late night snack. Love that they use the shredded radish and shishito leaves for setting the dishes. Oh and it wasn't just a lot of rice and little fish. Quite the opposite. More fish. Just enough rice. Happy eaters. Thanks Unagi Sushi! As far as service I think it was good because my brother went in to pick up the order and it was all smiles. read more

The sushi was fresh and was perfectly rolled with minimal rice. Great service. Well done read more

I got a Salmon Teriyaki lunch box and it was so good! It came with a California roll, edemame, and miso soup, which made the meal so much more satiating. The service was fast since there were so few people, but great nonetheless. There are really cute seating areas near the windows, so next time I will definitely ask to be seated there. Unfortunately, I went here on a date that I didn't want to go to so I didn't get to enjoy myself to the fullest extent. Will not be making that mistake again :) read more

The sushi was very good. They have complex flavors combined with interesting sauces. I got two of the specialty rolls. The out of control was a nice spice level for those who enjoy spicier sushi. The Godzilla was very filling. It had a ton of different fish and was a huge size. Recommend for those who are hungry and don't often feel full with sushi. My only concern is the price. I paid 18.75 and 17.75 for the sushi which was quite expensive. Based on the previous menus posted on Yelp, it seems like the price is increasing even recently. I'm not sure if this is due to the pandemic or inflation but it's pricey even for sushi. However, the quality is better than other places I've tried in the area. read more

Unagi Sushi - (front) Godzilla roll Out of Controll Roll (back) - Sushi Bars Near Me - Troy, New York

Came here after visiting RPI! The waitress was so kind and gave us extra miso soup and boba! Sushi was beautifully plated, reasonably priced, and exactly what we needed for a quick lunch. I didn't expect a sushi restaurant to be so good in Troy, but I highly recommend this place! read more

Unagi Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Troy, New York

I love this place. My favorite is the salmon skin salad. So good. The dining room is small but the flavors are big! Yum. Good for takeout or dining in read more

Unagi Sushi - Salmon Teriyaki, hand rolls, Salmon Skin Salad, Egg - Sushi Bars Near Me - Troy, New York

Not going to lie...my expectations were low in terms of finding a good sushi place in the Albany area (I am originally from Seattle which has amazing seafood)....Unagi definitely exceeded these expectations! The general atmosphere is pretty quiet (I would prefer some light music in the background), and the place is clean. Sashimi is surprisingly fresh and delicious--my favorite was the tuna and white tuna. Prices were also reasonable for a nice restaurant (not upscale but still date-worthy). I have tried other places for sushi and sashimi, and I will say Unagi is probably the best sashimi I have had in the area. read more

Unagi Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Troy, New York

This place was an excellent place to get sushi! We ordered salmon, scallop, striped bass, mackerel, ikura, the salmon roll, spicy tuna roll, and the avocado eel roll. The fish was all decent to good quality, and the flavors were strong. But what really stood out to me about this restaurant was the technique in the sushi making. Rolls were tight with a thin layer of rice (big fan), seaweed was crisp, and there was impressive temperature control (the eel was still warm in the roll- as it should be!). Presentation was lovely, as was the atmosphere. Also, a big fan of the fact that sashimi is essentially half the price of sushi here. Will definitely be coming back. read more

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I visited this small gem of a place two weeks before they'll open up the dining room, post-COVID, so there were only two tables for dining in but we got one of them! They do a brisk take out business with the locals so that is a great stamp of approval. Miso soup was very good and the edamame was excellent. I wanted a sashimi salad so I got a green salad and sashimi appetizer which were excellent! Rolls and sushi were also on point. Highly recommended and a pleasant surprise from this smaller neighborhood Japanese restaurant. read more

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Not too long ago I ordered an Unagi Don and Dragon Roll for take out. It was enjoyable as usual, however shortly after I was stricken with severe food poisoning, which lasted for several days. I couldn't sleep because I was constantly in the bathroom, and was utterly exhausted as a result; which meant I missed several days of work as well. I'm giving this place 2 stars instead of 1 because up until this point I loved coming to Unagi; and had been a regular for over a year. After this experience however, if I come back, I'm never ordering anything that requires fresh seafood ever again. read more

Thank you for your service to satisfy our Graduation Dinner party of 11. The staff and food was in good taste.

Great restaurant! -fast service -waiter and chefs are very lovely -sushi tastes great -gave us 2 extra miso soup and 1 extra bubble tea for our family read more

Unagi Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Troy, New York

Not impressed. First of all, it's a tiny restaurant so one would think that attentiveness would be of the highest quality. I can't begin to tell you how many times our waitress gave us the BS line of "sorry for the wait" when doing anything we asked whether it was more water, another beer, or bringing the dinner order. There weren't even that many people in the restaurant so saying they were busy wasn't a legitimate excuse. The sushi was fine. They've joined the ranks of millions of sushi restaurants that think it's a good idea to put tempura crunch into EVERYTHING. News flash- it isn't. Stop doing it. Sushi doesn't need it and should be good on its own without shoving clumps of crunch into each roll. When we finally gave money to pay for our check, the asinine waiter clearly saw both cash and card attached to the bill and yet he just charged the card. His moronic excuse was "I thought the cash was a tip". I'm sorry what? You thought the $65 dollars was a TIP? You're clearly overvaluing the low quality service you gave to us by A LOT. Yet another example of the sub par experience at Unagi. My boyfriend gave them a tip that I certainly didn't agree with and if it had been me the tip would have reflected the abysmal service received. Tip reflects PERFORMANCE. After that "performance", they would've been lucky to get $5 from me. read more

I have lived in Japan for twenty years and generally speaking American sushi restaurants have been disappointing. THIS IS NOT THE CASE for Unagi Sushi. The sushi was excellent and generous. Service was friendly. Sake was cheap. Atmosphere was good. This is the best sushiya on the East Coast b read more

Ordered a second time, Godzilla roll is a MUST! Got the dynamite roll and the Lobster tempura. Also I ordered the pineapple rice with a ton of special requests and the chef was so kind!!! He called me to see if he could do what it was that I wanted!! I really really really appreciated that effort! Made my night. 10/10 recommend and will order again. read more

Unagi Sushi - He said... "I need dis" - Sushi Bars Near Me - Troy, New York

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Best sushi and tempura but very pricey. Service is very good - parking is a challenge

I wish I had some photos to post along with my review (I guess I just have to come back soon, haha). We were quite impressed with the quality of food and service offered at Unagi! We had the thai bubble iced tea (tapioca was at the chewy consistency I prefer them at!), the spicy tuna roll and spicy crab roll were delicious, the beef teriyaki and chicken fried rice were very tasty -- everything was a generous portion. Definitely would come back the next time I'm in the area! read more

I had rather high hopes, reading the other reviews. In retrospect, all the high reviews were more than a year old. The chef politely greeted me as as I sat at the sushi bar, and recommended the uni was just in today. The setting reflected at least some effort: porcelain soy sauce dispensers, real hashi and hashi-oki, not (disposable) waribashi. Although I was at the bar, the booths set up in the windows were very attractive, with a sunken table motif. The blaring television did not add to the atmosphere. As usual, I ordered a couple of rolls and a handful of nigiri, just to focus on the simple items. Walk first, then run. The server was quick and efficient. The taste of the sushi itself was good, although the presentation was mixed (photo), with the nigiri very attractive, and the maki more haphazard. The uni and unagi were very good (hopefully, considering the restaurant name). The thinly sliced sea bass was good, but the color seemed a bit too pink. Unfortunately, the small maki were of lesser quality, with one of the easiest rolls to prepare (spicy salmon) ending up as the most unattractive on the plate. At the time, there were only two patrons in the restaurant for lunch - no excuse for rushed preparation. Unagi Sushi proved worth the trip to Troy, but I was expecting so much more. I'll most likely be back within a few months. 2018 12 14. S24. read more

Unagi Sushi - Rolls: spicy salmon, eel cucumber;  à la carte: unagi, masago, uni, tako, sake, suzuki.  2018 12 14. S24. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Troy, New York

Extremely happy to have found this place. Portions are generous, fish is freshly done. Service was quick and server was very polite and attentive. I will certainly eat here again. read more

Food is amazing! Service is super quick and Elaine and staff are super funny and accommodating! Love this place!!

My friend wanted to try this restaurant and so we came on Sunday evening about 7.15pm. Place was considered average with about 7-8 tables. Service was not good and we waited almost 45mins for an appetizer- spicy mix, sushi and sashimi combo for 2. The other table came later than us ordered two ramen noodles and one stir fry noodles also took the same amount of time as us. We were so frustrated. Then place wasn't even that crowded despite of 1 sushi chef at front counter, 2-3 servers. Food was nothing special and can be found in any other Japanese restaurant within Albany or even on par with ballston spa. I doubt I will ever return again. read more

The food is fine, but the real way to go is the lunch special and that is just flippin fantastic! I've lived down the street from here for about half a year and I went on a date here during a snowstorm, while they were fully staffed and happy to accomodate us with full smiles on their faces. I can't say enough about the wonderful staff. The main sushi dude is so silly and dedicated to fresh seafood. In fact, they keep fresh sea urchins and other odd things alive in a tank so it can be fresh for you. You have to call in advance to ask what they have, but he said that he also takes requests. The rest of the sushi is fine. It's not the best I've ever had, but it's fresh and pretty good, so I'm a fan. However, I've stopped going for dinner. THE LUNCH SPECIAL YOU GUYS. For approximately $10 you get miso soup, your choice of edamame or a few other small appetizer options, and two sushi rolls. It is SO GOOD. I am always full and it's always ready very quickly. I LOVE. I STAND. YES. TL;DR: Get the lunch special and/or fresh live seafood special read more

If I could give this place zero stars I would. Called and ordered take out. Waited for over an hour after stated time, with many other people that were walking in and ordering and getting their things right away. Never received my food. DO NOT PATRONIZE THIS PLACE read more

This is very a good place to go.very friendly staff. Excellent food too.best sushi around this area. Highly recommend. read more

Unagi Sushi - Beef Teriyaki Bubble tea Yellowtail Jalapeno - Sushi Bars Near Me - Troy, New York

Short review. Worth the trip to Troy. Chef pays attention. Real wasabi. Secret. On Thursdays a shipment of fish from Japan comes in. read more

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There are plenty of sushi restaurants that serve fresh, tasty sushi, with good service. Unagi certainly does all that. But they go far beyond. Had a long lunch there this weekend, and was blown away by their service and their menu. The owner is a true master of sushi from Japan - he and his team have created a menu of sushi that is not just fresh - it is innovative and daring. They also serve dishes such as toro - fatty tuna - that you just won't find at most local sushi places. Their food is LOVELY to look at, exceedingly fresh, and exciting to eat. The staff is very friendly. They have a sushi bar and many tables. I really cannot wait to return. read more

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I returned with a party of appetizer-seekers and tried the edamame, seaweed salad, shrimp tempura and sashimi. All were at the top of their game, just like everything else at Unagi. I got to try the saba (mackerel) which was out last time and it was spectacular; Andy explained that they make their own using a technique he learned from his Master rather buying the pre-pickled stuff like most places. So I guess the lesson is order what you like, as much as you want, because you just can't go wrong at this fine establishment. read more

Yelp led me astray on this. Reader, the sushi is bad :( The signature roll I ordered barely had any flavor, and my tuna roll was tough. Worse, the sashimi was of a bland taste and low-end texture. All around unpleasant. I almost NEVER leave sushi on the plate--I'm the type who always has room for another unagi or tamago--but quite a few pieces went uneaten. Disappointing, because I was dyyyyying for sushi. I suspect the winners here are rolls with fried seafood and creamy sauces that don't require the fish to be especially fresh or flavorful. I did like the pickle plate, but not enough to redeem to meal. Reading back through the reviews, I see that this place may have new owners. If that's the case, what a shame. The staff is so very friendly. But the food needs work. read more

Enjoyed the food and service. Took special care for us, as we are vegetarians. Decor was nice and inviting. Seating was comfortable despite Covid restrictions. read more

Tried a new place today w/ my brother-in-law who has been here a few times previously. Modern, right lit, sparse, clean Japanese restaurant. Note this was a Tuesday lunch and we did have a Groupon. We were greeted and seated immediately. Menus offered and we ordered some Japanese beers (wine, soft drinks, tea also offered). Wait staff was attentive and pleasant. Was very soft spoken and a neophyte English speaker. We shared an app of edamame. It was prepared perfectly - warm, firm, but cooked. Then we got down to the serious part of our lunch - Sushi for Two. This could easily be Sushi for Four. But we set our minds (and stomachs) to the task and managed to eat every piece on the elegantly arranged plate (see their photos on their website). This is what was included: Sushi for Two 16 Pieces of Sushi, a Spicy Tuna Roll, a California Roll, and a Shrimp Tempura Roll. The sushi was tuna, salmon, fluke, yellowtail, sea bass. It's worth it to pay more for high grade sushi don't fall for the supermarket or buffet sushi. This dish is $50. and we felt it was a value even w/o the Groupon. Higghly recommended and we will be back. Another important observation: This restaurant is within a fifteen minute walk of fifty other places to eat. To survive in this area you must be above average and Unagi Sushi is just that. read more

Hubby and I came here for the first time. The food was fresh, service was good. Love the samurai tea ( $8). Squid salad ($6), seaweed salad ($6), sashimi appetizer six slices of raw fish ($10), Uncle Sam roll ($14),dynamite roll ($16). Asahi beer x2 ($10). Hubby is not a cheap date. Anyway, I will definitely come back. read more

Unagi Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Troy, New York

Incredible. No.1 in capital region. (Sorry my dear Sushi Tei). I've been almost every sushi place in the capital region. This is now the king. Michelin level sushi. I don't want to stress too much on how fresh the ingredients are. The real thing that blows up my mind is the creativity. the dynamite roll is a dish with torch-seared sushi roll and minced crispy scallop on top. It creates a 'dynamite' of flavor without leaving too much after-taste. This is the first time I've seen this combination. And it works perfect. Thank you chef Andy! The service and vibes are perfect. This is enough to describe when you say perfect. Everybody is happy and friendly, including me, haha Happy new year, Chuang read more

Unagi Sushi - Dynamite roll, high recommend in winter - Sushi Bars Near Me - Troy, New York

The food and service are both top notch. We came last night for dinner. I ordered veggie gyoza and avocado rolls. They were delicious. My husband had pork gyoza and beef teriyaki. The meat was tender and perfectly cooked and the sauce was amazing. He ate every bite including the carrots and broccoli. My son ordered gyoza and sushi and loved it. Highly recommend. read more