Mizu Sushi sits on a quiet street nestled between two notable restaurants around the Flatiron area.
Mizu Sushi, Flatiron, NYC
Category Archives: Sushi
Omakase Room by Tatsu, West Village, NYC
Chef Tatsuya Sekiguchi comes from a long lineage of chefs. He began his initial training at his family owned restaurant Fukujuya, in Hasuda City which is a century old.
The Kappo Room at Sushi Seki, Times Square, NYC
Chef Seki Shi of Sushi Seki has introduced a marvelous dining concept at his flagship Time Square location. The “Kappo Room” is a stunning space where one is privy to Chef Rikimaru showcasing his skills in an open kitchen.
The $55 Mini Omakase at Sushi Seki Times Square, NYC
Chef Seki Shi has established his brand as one of the premium sushi houses in New York City since the inception of Sushi Seki in 2002. The resounding success of Chef’s endeavors has since led to a Chelsea branch and his flagship location in Times Square.
Kosaka, West Village, NYC
Natsumi Tapas, Gramercy, NYC
The brand new Natsumi Tapas brings together a perfect fusion of Japanese and Italian flavors on what can only be described as art on a plate.
Disclaimer: I was invited as a guest to this establishment for a complimentary meal. All opinions expressed in this post are my own
Sushi Seki Bar & Oysters, Hell’s Kitchen, NYC
Disclaimer: I was invited as a guest to this establishment for a complimentary meal. All opinions expressed in this post are my own
Sushi Dojo, East Village, NYC
Sushi Azabu/ Daruma – Ya, Tribeca, NYC
Sasabune Express, Midtown East, NYC
Food: ☆☆☆
Service: ☆☆☆
Ambiance: ☆☆
Cost: $$
Must try: Sushi and Sashimi combinations
My rant review of Sushi Nakazawa (2nd time around), West Village, NYC
Sushi of Gari, Upper West Side, NYC
Sushi Nakazawa, West Village, NYC
Jewel Bako, East Village, NYC
Food: ☆☆☆☆
Service: ☆☆☆☆
Ambiance: ☆☆☆☆
Cost: $$$
Must try: Omakase Makimono, Omakase
Yamaguchi, Port Washington, New York
Food: ☆☆☆½
Service: ☆☆☆½
Ambiance: ☆☆
Cost: $$$
Must try: Shrimp Tempura Salad, Dragon Rolls
Linn Japanese Restaurant, Astoria, NYC
Food: ☆☆☆½
Service: ☆☆☆½
Ambiance: ☆☆
Cost: $$$
Must try: Omakase, Yose Tofu, Pork Belly
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Blue Ribbon Sushi, West Village, NYC
Food: ☆☆☆☆
Service: ☆☆☆☆
Ambiance: ☆☆
Cost: $$$$
Must try: Miso Black Cod, any of the sushi or sashimi platters, special tuna appetizer,
Laverne of Great Neck, Great Neck, NY
MORIMOTOS, CHELSEA, NYC
Food: ☆☆☆½
Service: ☆☆☆ ½
Ambiance: ☆☆☆☆
Cost: $$$
Fit for: People Watching, Bar Scene, Notable Chef
Dishes not to miss: Creamy Crab Croquette, Tuna Sashimi Salad, Sushi, White Chocolate Panacotta
Masahru Morimoto’s imposing iron chef personality sure does translate into his restaurant.
His sprawling, modern, cavernous restaurant is quite magnificent. One of the most striking elements is the wall made of bottles filled with clear liquid, which has an interesting play of lights on it. There is a very funky bar area downstairs alongside some really cool bathrooms. Continue reading
Megu, Tribeca, NYC
Food: ☆☆☆☆
Service: ☆☆☆☆
Ambiance: ☆☆☆ ½
Cost: $$$$
Fit for: People Watching, Special Occasion Dining
Dishes not to miss: Tuna & Avocado Megu Style, Tuna Soy Akami & Black Truffle
Special notes: Wait for restaurant week or special promotions to eat here because the prices really hurt.
SUSHI YASUDA, Midtown East, NYC
Food: ☆☆☆☆
Service: ☆☆☆
Ambiance: ☆☆☆
Cost: $$$
Fit for: Sushi purists
Dishes not to miss: Flash fried blowfish, White king salmon
Special notes: As of January 2011, Chef Yasuda has moved to Tokyo to open a restaurant there. However the quality of Sushu Yasuda seems to have been unaffected by this move.
Sasabune, Yorkville, NYC
Food: ☆☆☆☆☆
Service: ☆☆☆☆
Ambiance: ☆☆
Cost: $$$$
I recommend: Albacore Tuna with Ponzu, Blue Fin Tuna and Chu Toro, Grilled Butterfish with Teriyaki Sauce, Crab Roll