Where to Eat When You’re Craving Sushi
We are HUGE sushi lovers. There is no denying that sushi comes in a few different forms and formats… Sometimes you want to eat sushi in your pajamas after nursing a massive hangover and sometimes you want to be dressed to the nines enjoying the finest slice of toro that NYC has to offer. We’ve got you covered for whenever you want sushi, no matter the occasion.
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Affordable Sit down (Non-Omakase)
Momoya ($$) - Chelsea (best location), Soho, UWS
Super versatile spot, could come for a meal with friends or parents, but also amazing for takeout. They also underratedly have great cocktails. Their crispy rice, nigiri, and special rolls always hit!
Maki Kosaka
Maki Kosaka ($$) - Chelsea
A fun date night spot, lots of fun menu items and really tasty fresh fish creations. Get the grab handroll set ($38) or temaki handroll set ($35).
Oceans ($$) - Union Square
A great place for dinner when your parents are in town! The food isn’t just sushi, but they have amazing fresh fish and delicious sushi roll creations. Get the Rocketman Roll and whole fish sashimi.
Katsuya ($$) - Manhattan West
LA hotspot that opened in NYC and located in an up-and-coming development (Manhattan West). The vibes inside make for a fun meal with friends and the cocktails are awesome. The crispy rice is life changing, also get the baked crab handroll miso glazed eggplant, and if you’re with a group we recommend getting one the sushi set!
The Lobster Place ($$) - Chelsea Market
Great spot for oysters, sushi, fresh fish, but casual since it’s in Chelsea Market. Not insanely expensive and great quality menu items! Bonus since lobster rolls are on the menu.
Kanoyama ($$$) - East Village
Michelin Star sushi spot serving great fish quality and a whole tuna rib if you’re feeling crazy. They do have an omakase option, but it’s $195 per person and we prefer going here for a la carte.
Sushi Seki / Sushi of Gari ($$$) - Multiple Locations
Both are similar quality and price point for sushi - great quality pieces and fish, but can be a bit pricey for a small amount of food. Locations are all around NYC for both so if you ever need a reliable option and just want to get some good fish, these are great options. Also, both have locations near Time Square so you can go before a Broadway show!
Sugarfish
Sugarfish ($$) and KazuNori ($) - Multiple Locations
Both of these just hit every time without fail. For those unfamiliar, Sugarfish originated in LA and now has multiple locations in NYC. Their nigiri is so tasty and fresh, we think it's the perfect place to take someone who is new to “real sushi”. KazuNori is their sister handroll concept - similar vibes, but cheaper way to get fish. They only serve handrolls and are all SO good.
Affordable Omakase
Tanoshi ($$$) - $99, UES
Great vibes, a more relaxed omakase concept and sometimes include fun pieces of fish like crab brain.
Matsunori
Matsunori ($$$) - $68, Nolita
Comes with 12 pieces plus one appetizer and one handroll. One of our favorite omakases hands down - we have known the chef since before he opened Matsunori when he would come do private “homakase” dinners during quarantine and he was so successful that he was able to open his own shop!
Sushi Kai ($$) - $98, East Village
$85 for trio appetizer, 10 pieces of nigiri, uni ikura don, and a hand roll! Great quality for its price range, we loved the experience we had at Kai!
Sushi by M ($$) - $60 or $98, East Village
$60 for 12 pieces or $98 omakase for 16 pieces. One of our go-to omakases in East Village, always great quality fish, classic nigiri pieces and a manageable price point.
Sushi on Me ($$) - $89, Jackson Heights, Queens
Just learned they are opening in Williamsburg! Highly recommended. One hour 15-course omakase with sake on the house for $89.
Shiki
Shiki ($$$) - $65 or $100, SoHo
If you work with them far enough in advance you can book out a large portion of their counter seats, we once went at 5pm and had all 14 seats. We know omakase isn’t always for everyone but this could be really fun and it’s BYOB!
Katsuie ($$$) - $65, Park Slope & West Village
They have more expensive options for omakase. This is one of the first affordable omakase joints and it’s still serving great sushi, simple fishes and nothing crazy.
Takumi
Takumi ($$) - $85, LES
15 course omakase, 75 minutes long and BYOB! 3 Appetizers 11 Premium nigiri and 1 Hand Roll.
Domodomo ($$) - $97, SoHo
Not your run of the mill omakase, they serve a “Domokase” that comes with multiple courses, nigiri, a sampling of their best dishes (including their unreal miso cod) and dessert. This place also doubles as a great group dinner option!
Mid-Range Omakase $120-$300
Koyo ($$$) - $168, Astoria
A Kaiseki omakase experience. Really unique omakase that focuses on seasonal ingredients so the menu changes throughout the year. Highly recommend if you’re in Astoria, Queens. Comes with 4 dishes, 10 nigiri, a handroll, and two desserts plus fresh matcha tea - worth the price! Favorite bites - smoked uni caviar & A5 Wagyu with cured egg yolk.
Chemistry Room by Sushi Lab - $125, Time Square
15 courses and considered “a journey for the senses”. We enjoyed this one a lot and love the vibes it has since it’s a newer omakase spot.
Sushi Ishikawa ($$$) - $175, UES and UWS
One of Madison and Sara’s favorite NYC omakases! Super unique toppings and really “fun” pieces of nigiri. Highly recommend if you are looking to spend in this range, go to Ishikawa. Important note! They aren’t doing counter seating at the UES location currently
Rosella ($$$) - $150, East Village
Featured as one of Michelin’s new Plate restaurants of 2021. Sustainable sushi.
Kissaki ($$$) - $150, Bowery and locations outside of NYC
5-Course Omakase comes with 3 Appetizers, 10 Nigiri Pieces, 1 Hand Roll, and Dessert.
Sushi Nakazawa ($$$) - $180, West Village
12 piece omakase that has one michelin star. An incredibly special experience, classic sleek omakase.
Ito ($$$$) - $285, FiDi
Comes with a welcome cocktail, followed by four otsumami, miso soup, 12 pieces of nigiri, a handroll, and dessert.
Kosaka ($$$) - $250, West Village
One michelin star, a great experience and a really great meal. Highly recommend this one for a special occasion.
Splurge Omakase
Noz 17
Noz 17 ($$$$) - $400, Chelsea
The original location is Sushi Noz on UES, Noz 17 is the downtown little sister restaurant. For that price, you get to experience Chef Matsuzaki's 25-30 course edomae tasting menu at a 7-seat counter.
Yoshino ($$$$) - $400, Bowery
Been dying to go here, but haven’t tried yet. One of Japan’s most respected sushi masters, Master Sushi Chef Yoshida, opened this spot and his sushi omakase comes with approximately 20 courses.
Nakaji ($$$$) - $275, Bowery
Another renowned sushi chef from Japan who worked his way up and decided to open his own counter. You can book the sushi counter for an omakase or at the bar in their whiskey room that features a thoughtfully curated beverage program with rare Japanese whiskies and seasonal cocktails!
Noda ($$$$) - $365, Flatiron
20 courses, including edomae-style nigiri, plus various snacks: a seasonal soup, creamy chawanmushi with Hokkaido uni and Osetra caviar, abalone, red bonito, scallops, etc.
Take Out
Sushi 35 West ($$) - Penn Station/Midtown
The best takeout spot for sushi, hands down. They have the best fish quality, everything on their menu is fresh and tastes so good → get the yellowtail, cucumber taco, sashimi salad, toro toro roll, and any selection of nigiri.
Kotobuki ($$) - East Village
Always a great option if you live in the area, really fun rolls and japanese dishes. The crispy rice holds up in travel so we like to get from there.
Sushi Hatsune ($$) - Chinatown
Super creative rolls and really amazing quality fish. Love ordering from them whenever we need a great weekend night of sushi in PJs.
Tenzan ($$) - Multiple mid/uptown locations
Their rolls are so good and great price point for nigiri.
Temakase ($$) - East Village
Could also go sit down here because they serve handrolls, but so tasty and their crispy rice slaps.
Homakase
Matsunori ($$)
Our preferred choice if you are booking a homakase!! Chef Derek is the best!
Ten Homakase ($$$)
A super reliable, but expensive homakase. Have had really good experiences with.
Sushi Shin ($$$)
A 17 course menu, edamame style. Have heard amazing things about their homakase!
