Someone wrote: > For the best of the best try Sushisay on the south side > of 51st Street between Park and Madison Avenues. A couple > can easily spend $250-300. Sushisay is at or near the top of anyone's quality list for Manhattan sushi establishments: 212 755-1780 - - 38 East 51st Street Zagat warns that one needs to make a reservation several days in advance.
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My partner and I really like Ozeki's in Chelsea, on 23rd St. between 6th and 7th. We also like Sushi on Hudson (on Hudson St.) near W. 10th. Prices at both places are a lot less than Sushisay, about $40 for 2 (no sake, just sushi). Alison
Check out the Karamubiya (Columbia) Roll at Daigaku (means University) near Columbia University! Fit for a true Emperor! Salmon, roe & tuna!
Someone wrote: : Try Sharaku (I think that's how it's spelled) but it's off 2nd ave and : like 8th street - near the spring street book store. Sushi is fabulous : and reasonably priced....try the "Jumbo Sushi" for the best shushi value : in town! Sharaku used to be pretty good about two years ago. I ate there at least once a week, mainly because of the casual atmosphere at the old upstairs location, the reasonable prices and the generous management who always bought us a round. Since they moved to their present California-modern digs next door and changed working management, the food and service took a serious nosedive. It takes a lot to dislodge me from a regular hang but the last couple of times I ate there the yellowtail was inedible, the maki was cold and tasteless and half the stuff on the menu wasn't available. Far better sushi is right next door to Sharuku at Hasaki. In fact, Hasaki is one of my five favorites in NYC. It's pricier than Sharaku and harder to get into but give it a try! ------------[ http://www.nylink.org/~manes/bouillabaisse.html ]------------- Steve Manes La Bouillabaisse [email removed] Brooklyn Heights, NY
My vote go to either Tomoe (but who wants to wait ouside in this weather?) and Hasaki. Also, Yama (49 Irving) is pretty good, although I am a little too close to other diners for my comfort. But for variety's sake, try Tomoe!
Steve M. wrote: >[...] >As opinions go, I think Yama's main attribute is its generosity. I've never >seen sushi that big elsewhere. The yellowtail I ordered was almost too big >to eat. You're right about the cramped dining but I also think, for quality >and freshness, that Choshi up the street at Irving and 19th is better. >Choshi is owned by the same people who own Hasaki on Stuyvesant (E.9th). I've always been partial to Japonica (University Place and 12th St.). While it's become a bit more rushed since they moved to a larger location (only a few doors away) several years ago, the sushi remains among the freshest (and largest) around. It's somewhat pricey but worth it.
Paul M. wrote: >> I've always been partial to Japonica (University Place and 12th St.). >> While it's become a bit more rushed since they moved to a larger location >> (only a few doors away) several years ago, the sushi remains among the >> freshest (and largest) around. It's somewhat pricey but worth it. > >I ate there the other day. Very rude service and anything but fresh >sushi. The worst I've had in a long time. Off day? > >- Paul There was a long period of time after Japonica moved to their present location that I thought the quality had nosedived. However, over the course of the last month, I've eaten there twice and found the quality to be excellent. The chefs did have some of the more common fish pre-cut, but everything I ordered was cut fresh. My only comment is that the pieces are too large, but Japonica is known for that. Another good bet (if you have time) is Hasaki on 9th between 2nd and 3rd. Hmm, now I think I know what I'm having for dinner tonight. -bmh