Sushi Yasuda Reviews

Omakase - all the way. You will not be disappointed. Everything we had from the sashimi to the sushi, tea, sake and ice cream was dee-li-cious and ah-mazing!

Order the fresh fruit for dessert. It's really the freshest fruit at the perfect ripeness.

For me, I was blown away by this meal and will remember this forever.

Hands-down, probably, dare I say it? THE best omakase I have ever experienced.

If you do order the omakase, don't be afraid to ask for more dishes at the end if you are still hungry. No doubt. I took full advantage of this. More uni? Yes, please.

Be ready to throw down some cash for this delightful experience.

My mouth is still watering.

The sushi here is excellent, pretty good service as well. Can't give that fifth star, though -- the price was too high. But overall I had a really great experience

Great atmosphere and even better food. Every dish was not only beautifully presented but incredibly delicious.

Possibly the best sushi you will ever have. Highly recommend sitting at the bar.. it's like having your own personal sushi chef. We ordered piece by piece "al la carte" at the suggestion of our chef. It was amazing! Keep in mind that it can get very pricey..

Oh man. Sushi was great but let me just expound on what omakase for 2 can buy you:
Nearly a half month's rent
Three nights in a nice NYC hotel by Grand Central
A round trip ticket to London
Tickets to a Yankees game, dinner and drinks
A month's car payment on a Mercedes

Get the gist? And you will have ZERO idea that's what you've eaten until the bill hits your table. So fair warning, folks. It's great sushi but that sticker shock will for sure sour your stomach.

Great vibes. Wonderful experience. Exactly like you are in Japan. The service is great from the moment of entrance to the moment of exit. Everyone is friendly. The fish is so tender and juicy that it doesn't need anything added to it. It is absolutely delicious. My favorite sushi.

First of all the food was delicious and high quality. Whether the price is worth it is subjective, but I don't think it was. The place was large and spacious so it was pretty quiet. We got seated at 1:15 and we weren't served until 2:00 when suddenly they started pumping out omakase servings way too quickly to enjoy. We were notified shortly after that their kitchen was closing soon and rushed out the door. For such an upscale place the pace of the meal was disappointing and the fact that they had wooden one-time-use chopsticks was surprising.

Good quality food but the service was terrible. The experience wasn't up to my expectations for an upscale Japanese restaurant.

Best sushi I have ever had the pleasure of eating. It truly is an experience.

Some of the best sushi (sashimi and sushi) I've had in NYC. Great experience! Was too busy savoring the food and didn't take any pictures...

Great sushi and service. Need reservation can't just show up.

A huge disappointment for a one Michelin star restaurant . To be precise I went for lunch and the lunch menu with sushi / sashimi was really not up to the expectation and I had done a lot of Japanese restaurant in New York and in Japan
The roll was not well done and the fish inside was mashed
The other sushi were not done with enough wasabi and the soy sauce was really to salty it made it hard to swallow
I don t know how it is for diner with the regular menu but clearly lunch is not something I would recommend

Great find for sushi in Korea town area! Omakase dinner was delicious and great value. Food was thoughtfully prepared and food was fresh. Will definitely come back. BYOB.

Food was amazing... went a few months ago and still paying off the loan I needed to cover the bill. You'll be eating sushi rolls and they'll be eating a roll of your cash. $$$$$$$

Impeccable service and attention to detail! The sushi is outstanding here. A must try for any sushi lover. The overall decor of the restaurant is beautiful as well. Take a moment to admire the beautiful wood ceiling, floors and walls. The large plant in the front is also very pretty.

I used at lunch on weekdays. I was taken to a room with a picture that Mr. Kirin drew. (A Japanese clerk taught me.) I had a sushi lunch. The sushi is of course delicious but the set miso soup was very delicious. The service is very polite and there are many Japanese clerks. It was a feast.

Best authentic Edo-mae sushi-ya in Manhattan. There's only one way to enjoy it: omakase at the sushi counter. Go with an empty stomach and let the chef fill it with the best nigiri sushi you've ever eaten.

If you really like sushi, please try it! It's so delicious !! ^^

Softshell crab very tasty, breading is super light. Toro stood out in the sashimi we ordered.

This place simply knows how to take care of their customers. Consistently with a super friendly mindset. The food is affordably priced, always tasty and clean.

Good sushi. Pretty reasonable price. I would much recommend the grilled sea bass and the sushi. The hand rolls were not bad but were a bit of a disappointment in comparison to the sushi.

One of the top sushi spots in NYC. Reservations are hard to get so book very early. Recommend requesting seats at the sushi bar where an almost-personal chef will guide you through your sushi journey. The space is beautiful and minimal, and the service is fantastic. The price is very high so save for a special occasion. Absolutely a must-visit for any sushi lover in NY.

Sushi Yasuda is by far in a class by itself. The variety, quality of the fish, great service, and skilled sushi chefs can t be beat.

Not for the budget conscious. However, you get what you pay for!

It s worth a visit for a special occasion,

food is pretty expensive for its quality, i bet u can get better food for half of the price. It was ok, just like a 25-bucks-per-person sushi place instead of 90+.

After jealously having this on my hit list for years, I finally walked in for lunch with no reservation a few months ago. The raw fish is phenomenal and there is fantastic variety, with daily specials at market prices. Speaking of the price, beware of it.

Torro and King Salmon are two of the finest pieces of sushi I've ever had in my life. Beautiful ambience as well.

The fish was very good, especially the mackerel, anago and sawani. I normally do not like ikura and oysters however they were excellent here. Why the low rating then? Two reasons. One, the rice prepared for our meal did not hold together as well as other sushi restaurants and made eating the sushi a clumsy affair. Sushi is rice as chef yasuda(he went back to Japan a few years back) would say and subpar rice certainly harms the taste of the meal. Two, we had the omakase and our chef charged us for a few sushi pieces we did not eat which is absolutely unacceptable at any restaurant let alone a Michelin rated location. The omakase is not a set number of pieces so you should keep count of what you eat. In summary, sushi yasuda serves good fish but the subpar rice and overbilling ruins the experience.

Best sushi me and my wife ever had. dont forget to try thr toro tuna and the japanese mako.

I always liked the food here but stopped going when anytime I would call for a reservation, even at the sushi bar, even on a Monday night, I was always told I would have to leave after an hour. Maybe $100 for dinner is not much to them, but I refuse to be rushed through a $100 dinner. I dont' understand the reason for their rudeness, especially since I sent many people to them in the past.

Best sushi in NYC. I hate their reservation process, but once you are in, the wait staff and the chefs are superb.

Came here for lunch. The entire experience was enjoyable with a good pace. I ordered the lunch set and it wasn't too expensive since the restaurant is gratuity free.

This place has some of the best sushi at a reasonable price in midtown east. The lunch menu features fishes which are flown from Japan onna daily basis. There are only two lunch services: noon and 1.30 pm so you need to be exact on timing... There is also a non advertised lunch special menu which is esquisite and features 5 sushis and 2 rolls, with the fresh fish changing daily. Excellent choice for a Japanese restaurant in the area !

The omakase was fantastic. We had a huge selection and wasn't disappointed at any of the sushi pieces. The omakase isn't your traditional set amount of pieces though. You just tell your chef when to stop.

The staffs were pretty accommodating (I forgot to bring a lock for my bicycle and they allowed me to leave it in the waiting area). First off, the sushi was really really fresh. Food was 5-star. However, they do omakase a little differently than most high-end sushi places in NYC. You tell them when to stop bringing you more pieces, but every single piece is being charged a la carte. So if you're price conscious but not great in math and memorizing prices, the anxiety of not knowing how much worth of sushi you've eaten would not be fun. It is also a policy to not accept gratuity, so that made me feel a bit better. At the end, my wife and I wound up spending north of $400 on a very fulfilling sushi dinner.

My go to for sushi in NYC. So consistently good it s hard to even attempt to try a new place.
Must sit at the sushi bar and do omakase. It ain t cheap. However, I ve never regretted eating there. It has opened my world to the different possibilities for fish to use for sushi. I used to hate Mackerel. Now it s one of my favourites. Just had an incredible sardine on this most recent trip. Being able to showcase a fish that is not always highly regarded is deserving of praise.
Also the rice is just as good as the fish. They say the rice is the star and the fish is to highlight the rice. I never believed that until I went to Yasuda. I never let a single grain go to waste.

A very nice experience in a warmly lit restaurant with great service and good food. The grilled sea bass was sweet and delicious. The sushi was good but frankly overrated. The tamagoyaki was almost perfect - really lovely. The red bean mochi ice cream was wonderful but the matcha one was just OK. Wonderful service too bad they stick to Japanese custom and don't accept tip.

Amazing. The sushi is amazing. You must go and have omakase. So amazing!

Probably most authentic sushi in NYC. You need to call in advance for a reservation. They can be hard to get!

The main coursea and sushi combination dinner was very good. However, ordering sashimi a la cart was overpriced and the pieces were TINY. I would reccomend avoiding a la cart for a better experience

I go with my wife to this great spot from time to time! This is my favorite place to grab a bite. I visit this place at least once a month. The food is excellent, the team is welcoming and the payment is reasonable. I like being in this place over a good meal.

Great spot but disappointing with the difference in quality. I've been for both early dinner and late night , the quality becomes worse at late night. Overall delicious food, nice vibes

Really great quality fish, and a lovely quiet atmosphere that is perfect for conversation. No tipping either, which makes paying so much quicker and easier (and you aren t left guessing how much is the right amount!)

This place always delivers. They serve fresh food for fair prices, there is no waiting time even when they are loaded.

Indescribably good. Why to to anyplace more expensive (and there are several) when this is the best in town?

Best sushi I've had in NYC. Simpler than Bond St, they really let the fish speak for itself

very authentic fresh sushi but little in the way of hot plates. the space feels like a cafeteria and was a poor choice for a date. probably better for power lunches with japanese clients.

Amazing place for high quality sushi. I suggest sitting at the bar and trying the omakase menu (chef prepares anything he wants until you say stop), your wallet will take a hit but your taste buds will love it.

The staff, decor, and ambiance were fitting of a Michelin star restaurant. I loved the fact that all employees were paid enough to not accept tip.

Not a sushi devotee like many, but in my limited experience AND humble opinion, this was one of the better places I've had sushi. Taking a gamble and leaving it up to the chef to decide my entree was the best decision I could have made.

Michelin Sushi @ 29$ for lunch!
This is one of the craziest offers for sushi lovers in NYC. It can t get much better as this. The service is impeccable, the setting of the restaurant is elegant, zen and very pleasant ambience.

This place is really busy for lunch but in general no waiting times. Everybody comes for the fixed price menu which offers you a combination of Sushi, sashimi and maki rolls.

It is no wonder this restaurant has been famous since 1999 and is holding its name high. This is as close as you can get to the art of sushi making..... all this for 100$!!!

One of the top sushi restaurant in NYC. Fresh fish.Clean counter. Good service. Reasonable price You need reservation before 1 2 weeks. Everyday busy. And no tips style.

"This is hands down the best sushi restaurant in NYC, and perhaps the USA. Situated among several other excellent asian restaurants, as well as the heart of the midtown financial scene, this amazing venue serves up the freshest, tastiest, and most incredible VARIETY of sushi anywhere. A true Japanese sushi mecca. No bizarre ""rolls"" or chicken teriyaki here... best red bean and green tea ice cream!!"

Really good sushi and a little cheaper than the top places with basically the same quality.

Sad to say that I had the most unpleasant experience at Yasuda. I was an hour early, arriving at 8:30pm when the host was rude and unaccommodating, stating that I would have to wait an hour for my original reservation at 9:30pm. I asked if there was anything available earlier and he shouted at me in front of 5-7 guests who were waiting for their table, that he would just cancel the reservation then. I am not one to be sacred away by his loud tone so I asked for the manager and he said that he was the manager. Why would the manager be checking in guests? Then after persisting he finally tells me he has a table available in 20 minutes. Why couldn t he just accommodate me in the beginning without being so nasty? I m sorry but there are way too many good sushi places in NYC to be treated this way.

I am appalled at the service, professionalism and attitude of this man.

It was not your normal sushi menu as for as rolls go.the portions are very small for the price they charge.I wouldn't go there ever again.Much more better sushi places are out there than this.

Quite possibly the best and freshest Sushi in the NYC area. This is a Sushi Only restaurant. Don't expect to find Shumai or Gyoza here as appetizers. Make a reservation or expect to wait a long time. You might even be told to leave if you don't have a reservation.

The Sushi is by far one of the best in town, but the service is truly awkward.

Hands down one of the best sushi meals I've ever had. Omakase at the sushi bar you're served one or two pieces at a time. If you sit at a table they bring several plated pieces at a time. You can also order specific pieces if you prefer to choose by yourself.

This place is nothing short of great! I've been there many times, and I highly recommend it to any of my friends who ask me about "Great Sushi spots".

Fresh fish and a comfortable, pleasant setting to go with it! Staff were accommodating to my wife's allergies and we had a splendid dining experience. Felt very well taken care and we are looking to be back soon

Lived in Tokyo for 3 years and this brought me back. Excellent food and service.