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- Few delicious things: spicy lobster egg roll (my fav), California blue crab inside out and negi hama. If you don't know what to pick and you want a good assortment of rolls, take the sushi combo two.
- Lauren MacOctober 7, 2015Wow. The sushi is good value, the service is attentive, and the fish is so tender! Don't miss the miso (they let you mix the paste into the bowl yourself). Will definitely be back.
- Ghassan AlkharboushJune 5, 2016We ordered a variety of sashimi and their yellow tail stood out in terms of flavour. Their tuna was the most succulent. Their gunkan and spicy salmon/tuna maki rolls just dissolve in ur mouth
- Michael HaaralaJuly 19, 2016It might be expensive, but the Blue Ribbon Special is worth every penny and is the best way to experience everything they have to offer!
- Lydia YJuly 28, 2017This is one of the best sushi restaurants I have eaten in in all of New York City. So fresh and tasty and fast service. Open-style rolling is my favorite. A recommended restaurant for sushi and rolls.
- Aylin Erözdoğan KarabuğaOctober 1, 2018Everything we had eaten was delicious, we could not taste the tempura because of the gas problem at the kitchen, we only had chance to have rolls, the rolls were very good
- Andrew WhiteAugust 15, 2016I'm always a bit disappointed by sushi in NYC, but this place came up trumps. Very authentic and very tasty. Mackerel was excellent. Sashimied and then then deep fried
- Gabriela AkelNovember 10, 2018Probably some of the best sushi I’ve had in America. The ginger vegetable soup was great especially during winter
- Goatha06August 27, 2023Wonderful, lovely cozy place. Strongly recommended! Have Blue ribbon royale having having all combination of shrimp, lobster and a wonderful sauvignon🍸💪🏻👏🏻👍🏻
- Matt ShobeFebruary 10, 2017Ask for a hand roll - it's the crunchiest, most delicate nori you're likely to see anywhere. Box sake is a fun experience as well. Blue Ribbon has earned its mighty rep year after year.
- macfixerApril 22, 2017The mix of traditional techniques, the varied menu, and the funky soul music make a potent blend. Bring an appetite, and don't blink, of you'll walk right past it (look for the bonsai 🌲)
- Meaghan SmithNovember 23, 2014Fresh, great sushi. One menu item lets you make your own rolls, which fun. Came for dinner with girlfriends and ordered round after round until we were full. Never felt rushed at a 3 hour dinner!
- DailyCandyFebruary 14, 2014Fish is flown in from Japan and listed by ocean of origin. It’s unpretentious and offers a healthy selection of fish-free options for vegetarians: natto (fermented beans) and yama gobo (baby burdock).
- refinery29August 3, 2014No, seriously – order the omakase, and once you've polished off rich bites of super fresh salmon, tuna and mackerel, they'll clean up your scraps and return with a crunchy treat. Read more
- the cucumber wrapped tiny shrimp and the spicy lobster sashimi = makes you forget there is such a thing as an entire 'lobster roll'
- Ryan AmbsFebruary 2, 2015Go around 7 and put your name on the list then grab a drink around the corner while you wait. Good place for dates. Can be expensive but won't break the bank like some other sushi spots.
- MähbuApril 30, 2013So delicious! Small little sushi bar with a nice atmosphere. If tomoe is booked go there. You can also have take away, good Solution as you definitely have to wait min 30min for a free table.
- Elias WehbeOctober 9, 2014Have you tried their Green Tea Creme Brûlée for dessert? The green tea subdues the excessive sweetness creating a perfectly balanced Creme that's not too sweet and not too bitter.
- If you wanna see models in short skirts and heels showing off their panties while they sit and eat some of the freshest sushi on the planet... This place is definitely the spot for you... Yum!
- The Corcoran GroupJuly 9, 2013Well worth the wait (and you'll need to wait since they don't take reservations). The service is impeccable and the sushi is extremely fresh and tasty.
- MariOctober 27, 2011You can't go wrong with any roll here. Obvi the Blue Ribbon is the best, but even the blue crab california is a winner and I never get california rolls!
- Ina LiOctober 8, 2015Recommend: Dynamite (a must!), fried oyster lettuce roll, eel avocado roll. $105 for 3 people, good atmosphere but a bit over priced
- Chiara CaremoliFebruary 16, 2019The dumplings are super good, need a reservation though I waited 30 minutes for a table at 10:30 pm. Very good ambiance!!
- Cole RiseFebruary 7, 2016Omakase comes as two separate, large plates, not one piece at a time like the truly great spots. Top notch fish, but served in a not-so-top-notch way.
- Edwina McGregorJanuary 11, 2019Amazing fresh, tasty sushi. Definitely a cut above the rest. I’ll be coming back.
- Virginie HalpinJanuary 3, 2015I loved everything about this place. Food, service, ambiance. The salmon sashimi is the best I've ever had. Loved the eggplant too. All that we had was delicious and extremely fresh.
- Sam PezzulloJuly 24, 2013Even with a great selection to choose from I still stick to the spicy blue crab roll and house salad with watercress, avocado, carrots, and ginger dressing, can't beat it!
- KateMay 16, 2013: Salmon skin roll, blue ribbon roll, spicy lobster with egg wrapper (karai ise ibe) roll with melter miso butter (amazeballs), smoked trout sushi and medium fatty tuna roll. I. Die.
- LaurenNovember 10, 2012The Kyuri Special is amazing...the salmon box sushi is amazing...the fact that they're open til 2am is amazing...but you'll drop at least $50 before you even start to feel full.
- AnnieDecember 9, 2012Thinly sliced amberjack, raw, with a little cucumber cutout, filled with tangy-spicy-salty yuzu pepper. Take a little chunk of yuzu, lay it on the fish, pop into your mouth. Experience heaven
- Tina WangApril 2, 2018Oxtail bone marrow fried rice is so good. Wouldn't think to order fried rice at a Japanese restaurant with sushi, but this was amazing.
- Sonia GrobmanSeptember 4, 2014Salmon skin roll was amazing. Wait is long put your name in early then grab drinks at the Dutch or rouge and cannon while you wait.
- Dan RobertsSeptember 6, 2017Amazing sushi place open for late night sushi-ing -- get the sushi deluxe at just before 2 am and be happy :)
- Mark MunroFebruary 22, 2018Trendy, late night spot that’s best if you have an expense account. Spicy lobster and spicy blue crab rolls are notable favorites.
- MaximMay 19, 2013If you're into weird stuff get the horse mackerel as a starter: you eat the sashimi of the fish, then the bones are fried and you eat them too! (With a sauce)
- Stina P.October 19, 2016staple and reputable sushi spot tucked away in the cellar/basement level. dimly lit japanese ambiance in the middle of soho
- Cathy AquilaJune 2, 2017Good, fresh sushi. They don't take reservations so get there before 7:30 or there will definitely be a wait.
- Leandro LageraMay 30, 2016Such a great sushi date place! First time I ever had real Miso soup I think. The place is as fresh as can be too.
- Casey NeistatSeptember 4, 2014great. totally solid choice for sushi. cannot go wrong here. plus they're open late
- Chris EvansJuly 17, 2014Sushi is amazing. The spicy tuna is a solid choice here. Service is also great - the waiters are legit super nice human beings.
- Jackson HarrisDecember 9, 2015Great sushi spot with some great fresh fish and awesome appetizers. Also you must try the Green Tea Creme Brûlée
- Yan BaczkowskiJune 15, 2017Had the sashimi deluxe and it was divine. The only tiny little improvement would be to have the option of brown rice. Not traditional, but healthier than white
- Amy LukesDecember 30, 2014SASHIMI! So incredibly fresh and amazing. Good sushi, too, but best sashimi I have ever had by a long shot.
- Michael Fox-RabinovitzSeptember 19, 2015Great service, nice space, very solid and varied sushi options. Omakase definitely not worth it, but explore the menu yourself
- John BoyerMay 18, 2013The Sakana San Shu roll would defeat Godzilla. One of the best rolls I have ever had in the US. This place is totally awesome.
- If you're a first timer with a friend spilt the Blue Ribbon Special Platter. Chefs pick of sushi and sashimi - worth the money!
- Marc AsghariNovember 18, 2023Interesting place - feels authentic, not sure if it’s the best in NYC but worth a visit….totally no frill and staff are friendly