Yuka
1557 2nd Ave, New York
(212) 772-9675
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Great, I got there earlier than my friend and they kicked me out at the 1:45 hour time but only got through one round of food. Made it not really worth it
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
I have been here for many time but today's visit was very disappointing. The rice was old. And a waitress was avoiding accepting new orders for AYCE. (You check on paper and give.) And food was often 2/3 of what we ordered. (Did not bring all order. They edited for themselves.) They took time to bring food after order and they do not take new orders. And only one waitress was eating her food facing her back to customer and after she was taking time and finished her meal , she came back and our time was up. I did not eat AYCE. If they do not want customer to eat AYCE, they should not have that option.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 1
Service was very slow, it too forever to get any food and the quality of fish is not good. Even though it’s cheap AYCE sushi, you’re better off going elsewhere
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 1
Extremely low quality sushi. Scallops were not actual scallops.
Food: 1
Ordered unagi don and salmon jalapeño roll for lunch. Ordered online, arrived at my pick up time, food was not ready. Waited another 10-15 min for my food. Restaurant was empty, mind you.
Unagi don: tasted fine. Nothing special, honestly. But 6 pcs of unagi??? You’re joking. Yes I know it’s a lunch special and I shouldn’t expect gourmet, but surely you could do better than 6 thin slices of overcooked unagi.
Salmon jalapeño roll: couldn’t taste the salmon or the jalapeño.
Disappointing to say the least. Won’t be back.
Reading the response and some of these other reviews, it seems to me that the owners would rather make excuses than do anything to improve. No wonder no one wants to eat here.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 2
The experience of this upper east side classic has considerably dropped since I began going to enjoy the food, the service, and the atmosphere in 1993. It's important to note that in my recent visit October 2025, I ate the all-you-can-eat special that this restaurant has been known for for over 20+ years. In MY experience the quality of the fish AND the ratio between fish and rice was way off. The thickness of the fish (for our orders) was paper thin. The establishment has had new owners/managers since the late 90s. Obviously things change. I did NOT get any food poisoning from the meal. The 1-star is in complete reference to the AYCE experience of the food. The service was stand-off-ish, and the atmosphere really felt tired. I miss the old Yuka.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
The service was rude, and the food had a sour taste. The service was also very slow, and the environment was very quiet and empty. There was no music, no people, and the place was run down.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Had great experience recently! Great sushi for all you can eat, staff was lovely! Will definitely be back
Far from being a good experience
Freshness of food questionable
Not kid friendly (same price as for adult)
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 2
Soooooooo bad
Restaurantji Recommends
Service was fast for a sunday afternoon! Inexpensive and favorful. 🍣
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food was fresh and it was a great dining experience😊.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This restaurant is very good food and the price is very good 👍 too 32 dollars oll you can eat 😋
Food: 5
Service: 5
Been going her for ten years, and now the food and staff has changed, and the place is not what it was. I will not be coming back. Rest In Peace.
Wonder how long until they run out of business. Sad excuse for a sushi spot.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
the rice to fish ratio was less than desirable, almost 2x of what would be ideal. Tuna was fairly fishy, not sure if we came on an off day. Lights were flickering in the back room for the majority of the meal and servers are strict on finishing every grain of rice, otherwise there is a fee
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
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