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The 10 Best Sushi Restaurants In New York City
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Sea urchin, or "uni," is a delicacy and Soto Japanese does it best. Chef Sotohiro Kosugi proves that the spiky creatures are not just edible, but downright delicious. The two-starred Michelin spot is pricey, so make it worth your while and be adventurous with the wide range of fresh fish.
Located in the West Village, Ushiwakamaru stands out for its very fresh, raw fish selection that's carefully crafted by chef Hideo Kuribara. The restaurant itself is pretty simple and lets the food speak for itself.
Another Michelin star recipient, 15 East dishes out impressively fresh, seasonal sushi from a chef who really knows his stuff. Masato Shimizu left Jewel Bako to stand behind this restaurant's sushi bar, where he educates diners with charts and books about the fish they're eating. Dine a la carte or try the omakase.
Sushi Seki is open until 3 a.m. Monday through Saturday, which means that night owls can enjoy great sushi too. The restaurant serves classic sushi plus creative offerings like spicy scallop hand rolls and king salmon with sauteed tomato.
Chef Ichimura gives this sushi restaurant its name, and diners can watch the master work at one of eight sushi bar seats. Ichimura creates sushi with both fresh and aged fish, showing how versatile the protein is. His omakase tasting menu starts at $180, but the chef will tailor it to your taste buds.
Fans of Sushi Yasuda were worried when Chef Yasuda left his revered post to return to Japan, but thankfully the restaurant has continued to uphold its name and stature. Now Chefs Sekiguchi and Tamura serve up fresh and unique sushi at the midtown hotspot. Yasuda perfects its rice by cooking it with the right blend of vinegar, salt, and sugar.
Dining at Kurumazushi is a traditional experience that feels as though you're visiting Japan itself. Chef Uezu selects top-quality fish and slices it by hand. Kurumazushi made it onto four out of five of our reviewed lists, with Zagat handing it the No. 1 sushi spot.
You'll find it difficult to score a reservation at this 10-seat sushi restaurant, but if you do, your efforts will be rewarded. Tanoshi only serves omakase, with ten pieces of sushi, one roll, and one hand roll for the very fair price of $50. Items and prices vary, but fish selections like marinated salmon roe, scallop, and uni can be expected.
Sushi of Gari is best known for its unexpected pairings that frequently impress diners with both taste and looks. The Gari chain has four different branches, but the Upper East Side destination offers some of the most original and exquisite pieces of sushi, like baby Japanese red snapper with cherry blossoms.
When diners walk into Sasabune, they are greeted by a sign that reads "trust me." And with only an omikase menu, you'll have to do just that. Sasabune serves some of the finest, purest sushi out there, so you likely won't regret putting yourself in the talented chef's hands.
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