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    Aya Sushi

    4.0 (384 reviews)
    ModerateJapanese
    Closed • 11:00 am - 8:30 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Good for kids

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    Casey S.

    Came here with my father earlier in the week before a show, such a great decision for a good price. Food: the sushi was pretty decent. The salmon lover special that had 6 piece of sashimi, four piece of sushi, and a six piece spicy salmon roll was a good deal at ~$25. My dad loved his rolls and said that he enjoyed the avocado, said the freshest he has ever had it. Service: service was alright. Ambiance: Small three table shop along 39th by the Pprt Authority. Not super appealing but not going here for the aesthetics. Side note: place gets 5 stars on NYC price point, definitely a solid spot for cheap.

    Edamame
    Cara T.

    This continues to be one of my favorite and most reliable spots for delivery! Their prices are very reasonable for being right in midtown. My favorites are the spicy crunchy salmon roll and the tuna pizza. Tonight, I had the spicy crunchy salmon roll, spicy tuna roll, and edamame. For only $1 extra, the spicy mayo is the perfect dip! I even like to dip the edamame in it. The delivery is always on time and most of the time, early. I am grateful to have this go-to spot and for it to be so consistent!

    Teriyaki Lunch Bento Special
    Reggie M.

    We visited this place for a quick lunch. It's a small restaurant that mainly focuses on take-out and delivery orders. I had the lunch teriyaki bento special, which included Salmon teriyaki with rice, Shumai, California rolls, and a vegetable salad with ginger dressing. My partner ordered the sushi lunch specials. Both dishes were very filling and reasonably priced for a casual lunch. The service was also fast and efficient.

    F to B: Aya Roll (~$18) & Queenie Roll (~$18)
    Aya E.

    Ordered: Edamame (~$6) Seaweed Salad (~$7) Aya Roll (~$18): shrimp tempura, spicy tuna, mango, topped with spicy kani and tobiko with chef's sauce Queenie Roll (~$18): spicy crunchy salmon, cilantro, cucumber, topped with fresh salmon and seaweed salad Aya's take: Aya takes on Aya Sushi! We were in the area looking to grab a bite before attending a comedy show nearby. This place is a lot smaller than I thought (about 2-3 tables); they must rely more on take-out and delivery orders. Both rolls were good; my main complaint was the rolls had been sitting on the counter. I'm not sure why they didn't give them to us as soon as they were ready for optimal freshness. Of the two, the Queenie Roll had much better flavor; from the spicy crunchy salmon to the fresh salmon to the touch of seaweed on top. The Aya Roll was very promising, but I think if it was given to us right away, the shrimp tempura would've been crispier and the spicy kani would've been colder. Good try overall!

    Sweet Heart Roll
    Sharon H.

    I came in on a Wednesday evening after work to grab a light dinner with two other friends. We were probably seated because it was empty but the bowls and table were clean. While we were there, people came in and out to grab takeout. I got the sweet heart roll, which is probably more expensive than it should be because of the name and plating. However, it was a quality standard roll and the shape was adorable. We waited approximately 10 minutes to get our food. Overall, not the worst sushi place but it was not outstanding. I will come back again if I was in a rush, but I probably would do take out next time.

    This place is not for people that actually enjoy good sushi. Honestly, I could compare it to grocery store sushi. The color of my spicy tuna roll was not normal. It was basically neon pink. The prices are good, but would not recommend. And the chop sticks they gave me looked like they were rotting or something

    Shrimp Tempura Lunch Bento Special
    Clarissa L.

    Great place to pick up some take out for lunch. The restaurant itself is very small with a few tables and no restroom. We ordered the Beef Negamaki and Shrimp Tempura lunch bento box. The shrimp tempura had a nice coating and was well fried. The california roll was fresh and had a thin layer of rice. The beef negimaki was a tad dry and needed to be doused in the terriyaki sauce it came in. Overall, a filling lunch with a variety of foods.

    Alice W.

    I got takeout here when I visited a friend who lives nearby. I found this place on Yelp, and the takeout was great! It was reasonably priced, and everything tasted super fresh. Really loved the maki roll combo I got. It even came with a salad on the side and was so filling! I'd recommend this spot for takeout -- they do have a dine-in area, but it's very small (just a few small tables) and was a cramped space.

    chopsticks, a bottle of sake, and a glass of water on a table
    Justine B.

    Cute small spot with about 3 tables. Service was very quick and so nice. They had sake we hadn't tried before and they were both really good. The sushi was amazing. Very fresh and had an abundance of of fish in it. They also packed up my leftovers with ginger,wasabi and soy sauce to go.

    Chicken Fried Rice Lunch + miso soup

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    Sushi is unreal, some of the best I've had in the city! The salmon avocado and the yellowtail never disappoint

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    I got the lunch special (3 rolls + miso soup) for takeout. It tasted good, plentiful, and quick service. I'd come here again for lunch.

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    Yes, I love their Bento Box Lunch specials. Too bad they had to raise the price a bit, but still abargain and very fresh.

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    Delicious sushi and very kind people as well. Highly recommend. Thank you! It is a cozy storefront with a few tables. Very mom and pop.

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    Sakagura

    Sakagura

    4.2(2k reviews)
    1.0 mi•Midtown East
    •$$$$

    Food: 4/5 Service bumped it to a 5/5 because all of the…read morestaffs were so friendly. From the moment we walked in to us finding the bathroom and waving anyone down for our requests. We got the fish carpaccio to start and it was pretty good! It tasted like what I expected from the description. The miso soup was also good, not too salty and slightly different than your trusty takeout sushi spot. I got the dashi omelette and it was a little sweet and savory. It paired nicely with the radish. I got the cold, plum udon. Which was refreshing and a bit sour from the plums. The broth was sippable since it wasn't too salty. My friend got the mushroom cold soba and it came with mashed yam. This dish tasted more like what I was expecting since the sourness of my dish kinda was unexpected, but I still enjoyed it! My friend also got a drink and it was SO strong. I think they're serious about their drinks here I didn't see any mocktails or cocktails. They gave us black sesame ice cream on the house since her drinks came out later than expected, which was really nice! I'm not a black sesame fan, but this place's ice cream was good! You're able to chew on the black sesame's bits and pieces in there. Overall, I do think they nail Japanese food, it's supposed to be simple and clean. So if you're looking for creative and big umami flavors, that's not going to be this place. But if you want authentic, Japanese food, this is the place!

    This is one of the best izakaya restaurants in Manhattan, and it keeps bringing me back time after…read moretime. The moment you walk in, you're instantly transported to Japan. The décor features light natural wood and bamboo, creating a warm, authentic atmosphere, with an impressive collection of sake lining the wall. The food is outstanding. We started with the seasonal soft-shell crab, which was incredibly fresh and fried to perfection. The daily sashimi special was exceptionally fresh, and the salad was light and refreshing. The must-order Wagyu beef, served on a hot stone, simply melted in our mouths and was unforgettable. Every dish was beautifully prepared, and I enjoyed every single bite. The impeccable service was the icing on the cake. The staff was attentive throughout our meal, making sure we had everything we needed without ever being intrusive. I absolutely loved the entire dining experience and can't wait to come back again!

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    Izakaya Futago

    Izakaya Futago

    4.2(19 reviews)
    1.0 mi•Midtown East

    Soba was clean, refreshing. Tempura was fried just right…read more The eel rice (unaju) was huge (though it should be, for the price). It tasted good, though I wouldn't say it was mind blowing. We both liked the soba and tempura more. The servers were great, especially the guy who welcomed us and walked us to a quieter part of the restaurant since our baby was sleeping.

    Cuisine: 7 Service: 6…read moreDecor: 7 Value: 4 Overall: 6 I am mixed about my feelings toward this restaurant. After two visits, I have enjoyed certain items, but also disappointed by others. The inconsistency in their quality leaves me a bit unsure. On top of that, their prices are relatively high. I have easily spent over $120 each visit (two people each time) without having a full meal. The items I enjoyed the most were the Oyster Emerald (8/10) for $28 and Kama Yaki Hamachi (8/10) for $23. Both are quite expensive compared to other izakaya restaurants I frequent. The Yammy Uzura (7.5/10) was very good as well. On the mediocre side, the Hamachi Carpaccio (7/10) lacked the flavors I expected. Also, most of the Sushi Spoon (6/10) I have tried are underwhelming. Quality of the rice is inferior to what I am accustomed to and definitely not worth the price. The Hokkaido Uni was $18 for that one small bite. On the negative side, their tiny portion of Fried Chicken Nanban (6/10) was nothing special and costs $21. Furthermore, the few Yakitori (5/10) skewers I have tried were somewhat dry and lacked flavor. In addition, I am really not a fan of their Agedashi Tofu (3/10), which has a goopy and slimy texture that felt off putting. Ultimately, I find some of the food here good enough to come back for, but not at these prices. Both times I left felt like I overpaid. Therefore, I don't see myself returning to this izakaya.

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    Age Dashi Tofu and marinated quail eggs

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    Sozai

    Sozai

    4.3(185 reviews)
    0.6 mi•Midtown West

    Needed some small bites after work before going to a Broadway show and Sozai came up on my search…read more They were packed around 5:30 PM with the happy hour crowd so I was glad I made a reservation. Their reservations also book up quickly. I made my reservation a week before. We were seated in one of their booths which was cute, comfy, cozy, and clean. It was just my husband and i. They have good happy hour deals, but I don't remember how many dishes we ordered were on HH. We got the tako wasa, chicken karaage, kibinago, and mentaiko pasta. All were great! All my favorites and perfect for a quick dinner. Their menu is pretty extensive -- I wished we had more time to order a bunch of other dishes. Good portions for sharing. We were surprised we had some leftovers. Definitely a good spot for groups to order a bunch of tapas and mains. Service was good and the food and drinks came out within good timing. We'll definitely have to go another time when we're in the area with some friends and order a lot more. Can't wait to return.

    It was a surprisingly chilly evening this summer when I left an incredible production of Oh Mary!,…read morehungry, without a set dinner plan. Craving ramen, I discovered this place on Yelp and walked in asking for a table for 4. After about a 15 min wait, we were seated at a lovely booth. The menu featured almost too many items, kind of like a Japanese izakaya diner of sorts-- they had everything from ramen to donburi to sushi and izakaya classics. My partner felt like this was too many items to offer to possibly execute anything very well, so he was skeptical. We were hungry and ordered quite a bit of food, including fried squid legs, karaage, gyudon, veggie ramen, beef noole soup, and a scallop roll. The scallop roll was not very flavorful, and the karaage's pieces were too big. Otherwise, everything was pretty tasty, including the veggie ramen, which I found surprising. Food came out quickly and service was kind and not overbearing. Would totally recommend if you're in the area.

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    Bar area

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    Sake Clam Miso

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