50 Best Sushi Bars in New York

“Absolutely amazing food was delicious and the attention of the staff unique.“

“Excellent, kinda under the radar spot. Found this by personal recommendation, not by any ABSOLUTE BEST EVER or TOP 25 PLACES TO LINE UP ALL NIGHT AT sort of list. Though they have earned some well deserved recognition I since learned.

Great food and perfect sake recommendation. Ginger dressing house salad was fresh and lively. XO grits were as rich and complex of a comfort food as you could hope for. Trout, bluefin, and wagyu nigiri all well prepared, high quality meats with delicate seasoning.“

“Second to none! The ingredients are fresh and chef skills are world class.“

“An extraordinary omakase experience.“

“Where do I begin? I came here after work without any expectations but this place absolutely blew my mind. The food is great - very fresh and tasty, the staff are very friendly and welcoming, the ambiance is cozy and adorable. Highly recommended :)“

“Finally found an amazing lunch spot for sushi! They have a lunch omakase (didn’t do the deluxe as I do not care for salmon roe) and it was unbelievably good for the price! It was only 38 dollars with gratuity included. Unreal. The fish was incredible, I still dream about the fluke and the Spanish mackerel. The staff was attentive and informative about the sushi you’re eating, and everything moved in a timely manner. I found my new favorite lunch spot!

Dietary restrictions: They do ask if you’re allergic to anything before you start the experience!“

“Great food very good service“

“Haven’t eaten this well since I was last actually in Japan late 2019 before you know what! Loved the Korean flavoured belly pork.“

“My favorite omakase place in the city! I feel so lucky that Takeda is in our neighborhood. The high quality dishes are always presented beautifully, and each time we go, we'd be surprised by some special offerings that are so delicious but that we have never tried before (e.g., tiny white shrimp). Chef Takeda and his staff are always friendly, professional, and very informative with each dish that they serve; they'll share the specific prefecture from which the fish is from, and other information such as the season for the fish, and whether they aged it and for how long etc. The environment is calming and you don't hear any outside noise, so we could focus entirely on the culinary experience, and I love that! It is an intimate setting and I thoroughly enjoy watching Chef Takeda craft each dish with meticulous precision. It's definitely a treat to come here!“

“It’s a very nice omakase experience for us. We were greeted and sit in front of the chef’s table. We all sit in pairs (4 pairs) and we enjoy a really nice food. The fish is very fresh and the chef cuts it in front of us. They also recommend some nice sake. And one of the couples is celebrating their birthday and bought a really nice sake for everyone in the room.

The uni served in a crakers was so good. The fish are spectacular and they also make the wasabi fresh and tasty. I also tried the snail, which I never tried and a bit squimish, but I tried it anyway and turns out really delicious.

Though there’s a little thing that I don’t fancy, there’s a female waiter and most of the time only talk and explain the food to my bf or talk next to my bf. But when other server come, they always come in between us and explain to both of us. It’s weird but I never experienced this in any fancy place, as they always explain the food to both people.

Also, (I’m sorry chef) but he talks really quiet. I couldn’t really hear when he explains.

Other than the inconvenience, the place is great and would say that it is one of our favorite omakase places we visited.“

“Yuki was the perfect guide for what was a spiritual sushi experience if I’m being honest. Every piece of food that was served was paired with the most complimentary sake. Each pairing and bite was not only about the flavor, but also the information about the what, how, and why of each experience. I’m still processing what happened. If you go here, be prepared for the most incredible food experience of your life. 20/10 cannot recommend this place enough. They go completely above and beyond the ensure top tier customer experience.“

“I had a great experience at this cool neighborhood spot while visiting from out of town. The quality and creativity of the food was matched or even surpassed by the imaginative beer program. I'm normally a wine drinker, so I appreciated the parallel treatment of beers, including the interesting flavor profiles and thoughtful stemware. The service was very friendly and attentive.“

“Great quality dining and shopping. Whether dining at one of the great restaurants or shopping to cook at home, you won’t be disappointed.“

“Great Omakase It will make you fell, that you are in Tokyo“

“Más que un restaurante, es una experiencia!“

“Excellent omakase! We did their sister restaurant Sushi Y in Tokyo on our honeymoon and had to hit their location in NYC. The food and quality was amazing, and the service was top notch. I knew not to expect the exact same quality and ingredients as the restaurant in Tokyo, but damn did they come close. 10/10 would recommend.“

“Very kawaii.

Friendly staff. Sushi rolls were good, unique, flavorful.

The decor was definitely cool.

DJ happened to start playing before we left.

My only mistake was thinking they would have a la carte sushi available on the conveyor belt rather than just kawaii artwork.“

“Sushi onakase Shinzo best“

“Fantastic sushi bar in the West village!! Even if you are doing omakase, you gotta add an app or two, especially the crispy rice.

We had the young man with curly hair as our server: he is so fun and attentive, definitely elevated the entire experience! The sushi chefs at the counter are also extremely knowledgeable, and the sushi itself is, as mentioned previously, DE-LISH!“

“Great omakase for $70! The last course which was the banana unagi dessert was surprisingly a pleasant pairing. But the course felt too fast-paced (which makes sense for NYC) - I wish I had more time to fully appreciate the experience of each bite.“

“Was looking to beat the heat and was hungry. Quick search brought this place up and the price is so affordable for the quality they provide which means excellent value.

We got our food and took it to Bryant Park. The fish kept very well and they packed it so nicely. Their chirashi was well presented and the sushi rice was a good temperature and nicely seasoned.

I would definitely return to eat here again as well as the restaurant!“

“The meal is fast, the food is delicious, and the links are elegant and warm.“

“One word to describe everything about Sushi Yolo - phenomenal!! Amazing in every way, Alex is the absolute best and the staff is incredible. As soon as you walk in you are greeted quickly, kindly and you feel immediately welcomed into this gem of a restaurant. Every single dish is delicious, flavorful, fresh, and the chefs are stellar. By far the BEST omakase experience! We will be back soon and have already recommended to family and friends.“

“I would give this 10 stars if I could!!! What a fabulous neighborhood gem! Food was fantastic beyond greatness. We had the 17 course meal and each course was quite simply stunningly fantastic! The chef is peefectiin and the wait staff was right on top of it. Best meal.“

“Excellent sushi!!!! Fresh fish. Amazing food.“

“The food was wonderful and the ambiance lovely. The service pretty attentive and cheerful. But the desserts were overpriced and not worth it. Try the udon noodle with mushroooms. . yumm.“

“Love the pad thai so much. Really authentic Thai kitchen. Thank you so much guys. I really enjoyed this!“

“Delish food and great ambiance“

“Such a cool place with very personalized touches and unique experience. Food was impeccable and the staff is very kind. I’ll definitely be coming back, thank you so much ?

Dietary restrictions: I am gluten free and they were easily able to accommodate me“

“July 5, 2024 we visited this restaurant on the strong recommendation of my Japanese friend, my beautiful friend, pianist Nami. It was hard to get a reservation on the weekend, so we went for lunch on a weekday, and it was a clean sushi omakase in the style of fine dining. We ordered several additional dishes, and they were all fresh and delicious. The refreshing and fresh sashimi with a lemon base was really delicious, and the chef and owner Joe, who serve the delicious and sincere omakase, carefully watch the customers' eating process.

Thank you.
It was really delicious. The reason I took off half a star... Please reduce my soy sauce a little next time. I want to feel the fresh fish more.

The best part was that the tip was included in the price of the meal. I thought the $150 was worth it.“

“The omakase was soo good. Definitely recommend the golden ducky“

“I’m late in posting my review. I visited Thirteen Water on May 18, 2024 and it easily became my favorite omakase experience considering the cost, quality, and creativity. Every piece honestly made me want to dance it was so good! If I was a local, I’d visit them regularly. They really set my expectations high for all omakases. Turns out I have a hobby; an expensive hobby. Omakase. But with the base price of $75, it simply means I can spend more on add-ons ?. I can’t wait to revisit!“

“We had a really wonderful experience at the Noz Market sushi counter for dinner. From the greeting at the door, to the architecture, to the wonderful service, and the food, it was a great dinner. We had ordered delivery from the Market before, and quite liked what was delivered, but it is not like visiting in person.“

“My favorite sushi spot in NYC. Chef Don is a real artist that makes beautifully delicious sushi. The small intimate space is impeccably appointed yet understated in its beauty. This feels like a Sushi speakeasy. The staff is super friendly and attentive. Chef Don’s UES location is also equally impressive. Treat yourself to NYC’s best sushi experience!“

“Simply superb. The fish and shellfish are pristine. The chefs are skilled and approachable. The servers are helpful and gracious. While not “inexpensive,” I believe it’s a value for what is delivered. I’ve been three times—just last night for the first time, I’m sorry to say, since COVID—and each time was exquisite. Beyond highly recommended. A treasure.“

“Best sushi I have ever had.“

“My family had a fabulous 12-person drinks & dinner in one of EN’s private rooms. A big thank you to our server Sunny, who was so welcoming and efficient and to Yoshi who patiently handled all the booking details. EN is a long-time favorite spot and highly recommended for great food, hip setting and great service.“

“From start to finish, Katsuya overdelivered in every category. We were seated promptly upon arrival in their beautiful and thoughtfully curated space that offered a sexy yet inviting ambiance. Ordered the lychee martini (because, duh!) in addition to their lemon salmon roll and spicy tuna crispy rice (double duh). Management and service was very considerate of my dietary restrictions and ensured that nothing was left to question. Everything we tried was bursting with flavor while simultaneously celebrating the quality of their fish. Couldn't recommend enough. Come for a girls' night out, date night, or even family night ...Katsuya's got you covered ticking all the boxes and more.“

“Excellent Omakase, possibly the best "bang for the buck" in NYC for the genre.
Many favorites, but the crescendo of 3 tuna pieces that ends with o toro with caviar and truffles, ikura with lime zest, and the unagi were all note-worthy.
Simply fantastic!“

“The lunch was wonderful. They never disappoint but this time the Sushi and sashimi was awesome. I had one of the lunch specials which I usually don't finish because it's too much food but this time the sushi and sashimi was so good I ate all of it. The sake suggestion was perfect. Definitely a place to keep returning to.“

“My wife and I dined at Sushi Oku and will go back. The restaurant is tucked away in an old pizza parlor. The interior ambiance blends old school NYC with Tokyo. The meal was outstanding, original, creative, delicious. We paired it with excellent sake. Go now because this will become a hot spot in short order!“

“Awesome Delicious Sushi, I can’t believe how quick they prepared and delivered our food...“

“The best sushi I ever had.Friendly chef and attentive staff.“

“Hands down best Sushi in New York City, perhaps the East Coast. Only problem is you leave wondering when you will get chance to visit again!“

“fresh and delicious! great customer service!“

“With my scientific background, I was eager to once again hit the chemistry room for some delicious experiments.
Last time I visited was at the the Sushi Lab rooftop (sister restaurant).
First impressions, the interior of the restaurant is beautiful. The wood panels on the walls and the minimal design brought out a welcoming and relaxing atmosphere.
The staff were very friendly, polite, and attentive - replaced plates and silverware quickly. You could tell that they were really focusing on trying to deliver a memorable and enjoyable experience!
The food was spectacular... some were absolutely mind blowing.. my favorite was the BAFUN UNI - SEA URCHIN from Hokkaido. I'm usually very picky with uni, but this melted away so gently and peacefully, it was one of the best uni I have ever had! But all the other courses were just as incredible. I only have one quarrel - the last two courses were the green tea and cream puff. Now, I love green tea, but I wouldn't consider that as a course. Also, the foie gras cream puff definitely had an interesting taste, but was probably my least favorite course. It was just a little bit of a sad ending to such a beautiful start! However, it still doesn't take away from the entire experience. A bit pricey - $125 per person, but definitely worth it. Also, the drinks here are phenomenal. I had the Mr. Chirisi (I think that's how you spell it), and it was top 5 cocktails of all time.“

“So happy to have found this hidden gem. It is on the lower level of a building with a different restaurant just above. They have a large outdoor patio with heaters behind the building which is perfect for covid-safe dining. The food was fantastic, excellent sushi! Top quality fish, beautiful preparation and presentation and there are a few omakase options. The hoji tea panna cotta dessert was phenomenal as well. The price is definitely ‘special occasion’ territory for most but well worth it if you love sushi. Will definitely be coming back and hope others find this hidden gem!“

“Great service, great food and atmosphere“

“Wonderful service, fairly quiet room, perfect food.“

“I took my girlfriend to the Starlight Lounge for her birthday and everything was absolutely perfect. The sashimi was the best I've had and the service was second to none. They even made a birthday drink for her and a mocktail for me because I don't drink (without me having to mention that). I wish I got our bartender/waiter's name because he was fantastic. Thank you for an amazing evening we won't forget!“