This is a new sushi place that is a welcomed addition to the neighborhood. It's set up like a bar similar to Kazunori, but you can actually make a reservation! They have different order sets for different amount of hand rolls. The prices are actually more expensive than Kazunori's. Six hand rolls at Kazunori for 29 dollars including tip while at Douzo, you can get 6 for 35 dollars, not including tip. I ended up getting the 65 dollars omakase so I can't really say if the hand rolls are comparable or better, but I did try the crunch tuna hand roll, which was pretty good. The omakase for 65 dollars came with miso soup that had cauliflower, which was not typical, but a wonderful healthy addition to the soup. It also came with a silken tofu that was pretty decent. I have not done a lot of omakase before, but the friends I went with were impressed with the quality for the price. They all agreed that this was at least a 4/5 experience and would come again. read more

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This place never fails. Affordable and delicious! I used to live in nyc and it's never a real trip back home if i don't stop at this place. Highly recommend it. Staff is always friendly! read more

Douska - Shishito peppers - Sushi Bars Near Me - New York, New York

Came here for a weeknight dinner. I still made a reservation and was glad I did because the space is small. Everything was made fresh to order and tasted great. I got all vegan rolls and loved them. The others tried many fish (cooked and uncooked) rolls and hand rolls and also loved their dishes. The hand rolls though come out as ready, not all at once. They have great sets available for good prices. The staff were friendly and attentive. My only complaint is that they were scorching fish and peppers at the sushi bar and it made my eyes and my partner's sting a lot. Still, definitely a fun sushi spot to check out. read more

Douska - Cucumber roll, shiitake mushroom roll, oshinko roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - New York, New York

Consistently delicious and fresh. Can always come here in a week day without a reservation, probably is busier on the weekends. Everything I've tried here has been 10/10 but would definitely recommend crispy rice and a handroll set. Douska also has a decent sale selection both hot and cold. Service can be a bit aloof but it's good they don't rush you. Have to be vocal if you need anything. read more

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I had an excellent meal here. The hand rolls were very fresh and flavorful- I liked that the salmon had a little citrusy sauce on it, and the crunchy tuna had some spice. The toro caviar was as delicious as it was pleasing to the eye, with melt in your mouth buttery tuna. I'd come again. Toro nigiri was also of high caliber read more

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I really enjoyed the Douska hand roll set, especially the spicy scallop and hamachi rolls. They torch their tamago nigiri and add some sauce which I haven't seen before but is an excellent way to make tamago special read more

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Amazing food and great price! It was like a less expensive omakase spot and we came out really full because of all the handrolls. It was a good experience being able to DIY our handrolls as well, similar feel to Ume in Brooklyn. read more

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Date night out! These hand rolls did not disappoint and the intimate dining experience was definitely very very fun!!! Honestly I did not know what to expect as it was such a last minute reservation of what ever was still open - but we were so pleasantly surprised that I was more than excited and happy to have stopped in here!! Service was amazing, they explained to us all the options that we had at our disposal and we ordered one normal set and my date ordered the huge platter where you prepared and rolled everything yourself. Honestly for just a smidge more in cost, I do believe that one was a much better dish as I feel like I got way more fish....although I'm not sure that when we rolled our own whether we paired everything correctly with the right amount of soy sauce. All my rolls were delicious and the fish was super fresh and the amount that provided based was so so good!!! Loved that for mine, since it was all pre-rolled, they came out in the exact order that I ordered and it was so so goooood!!! I can't wait to stop in again so I can recall all the exact pieces. read more

Douska - Amazing! Sample platter - you just have to roll your own! - Sushi Bars Near Me - New York, New York

Douska is probably my second favorite handroll sushi spot in the city for its price point. It doesn't quite beat the price and taste of Kazunori for me, but I find that Douska still a very solid option and conveniently located in the Lower East Side. They have a handful of pre-fixe temaki sets to choose from which save you a few bucks compared to ordering a la carte. If you're really hungry, I think the 6-roll set ($35 for yellowtail, crabmeat, snapper, negi toro, Hokkaido scallop, and shrimp tempura) is filling with enough room for dessert. My favorite rolls here are the salmon and Hokkaido scallop. They have enclosed outdoor seating and indoor seating. I usually come here on weekends for lunch and it hasn't ever been very busy. I don't usually experience issues with getting a table, which can be nice if you just want to show up, get seated, and order immediately. This is a good place to come to when I want to switch things up between my favorite sushi spots. read more

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Absolutely fantastic. Great, affordable omakase. Super selection of fresh fish and sake. The Ikura was sweet and the Waygu transformative. They have vegan options as well read more

Douska - $70 Omakase is a deal for the ages. Outstanding quality - Sushi Bars Near Me - New York, New York

Great hand roll sushi spot. Small, but perfect. Staff is attentive and the food is good. The Omakase experience was okay, but I would recommend elsewhere. However, the fish and hand rolls were delicious here. read more

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It's hidden but it's really good and fresh sushi. Added bonus is that you can get brown rice instead of white rice. Really good hand rolls. We tried the Ume and some regular rolls. Service was good. Ambiance was nice once you get inside. read more

This place is amazing! Super fresh fish, and each item is prepared meticulously with a unique flavoring and sauce. The price is reasonable too. We can't stop thinking of the sushi and are looking forward to going back! read more

Located in the east village in heart of where the city feels alive and young you'll find this casual yet high quality sushi place. This place is unique in that it not only serves delicious hand rolls but it also has apps, special rolls, and sushi nigiri pieces. I really enjoyed the nigiri and the hand rolls here. Especially the seared salmon and yellowtail. I'd skip the spicy rolls here because the level of heat was 10/10 and they are nothing special when you compare the other food. The spicy rolls were not something for the faint of heart if you're not used to heat and it also takes away the flavor, all you taste is the spicy sauce. The hand rolls were so fresh and all had a unique topping added inside. Great sushi spot not to be missed! Highly recommend. read more

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I love their omakase - no, I don't come here for their hand rolls although they are really good, but definitely get the SAKANA (7 pieces + hand roll) or MIZU (9 pieces + hand roll)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It's literally on the bottom of the menu where it exists in the smallest font, but that is the highlight of the menu for me and that is what I'm sticking with. Service is always great! read more

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For the price it's great but the quality is just not as good as kazu nori. I went to the bathroom and of course when my roll got there is was soggy and i feel like it's because they have normal tables in addition to bar vs just a bar. But it was like $6-8 per hand roll which was a good deal and not busy when we went read more

10/10 recommend coming here and ordering the temaki platter. Not only was the fish delicious, the experience of making my own handrolls was so fun and unique. Also, many handroll bars serve you fast, so you are rushed out, but the process of diy handrolls took time, and I got to really enjoy myself. Also, the price is an incredible deal for how much food this platter is (I shared with one and it was too much for us) read more

Douska - Temaki platter - Sushi Bars Near Me - New York, New York

the fact that this place is right across the street from my crib isn't the only reason why i frequent this place. the hand rolls are INSANE!!!!!!!! i love that you get sets of handrolls to try them all out... i go crazy for the Hokkaido Scallop hand roll. this is a fantastic place to bring your out of town friends with no craziness or stuffy crowds of people. perfect location- as it is right on the corner of Delancey and Allen. the music is always hip hop. i love it. read more

Douska - Hokkaido Scallop - Sushi Bars Near Me - New York, New York

Affordable prices, really good tastes. Must try the wagyu handroll!! It was our favorite for sure. read more

Douska - Salmon Sashimi Scallop sashimi - Sushi Bars Near Me - New York, New York

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Really just stumbled on this place after having quite a disappointing at an omakase nearby. So my boyfriend and I went for a round 2 sushi meal here instead and you know the food is amazing when you think it's so delicious even after being full from your first meal. The portions were generous , the flavor was great, and the price was right ! This is a very affordable handroll spot that has amazing quality and flavor for its fish. I'd come back here again to try their omakase read more

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I really enjoyed Douska. I walked in to find $10 on the floor in the patio, thinking it was someone's tip, and handed it over to our host. I didn't think twice about it, but the nice gesture got us seated quickly at the bar, which is what we preferred. We ordered some glasses of wine and agedasho tofu to start. Our main was the tenaki platter, which was enough for two people to share. Really enjoyed every piece, although I should have opted for the extra seaweed sheets and rice. You'll run out of them well before you use up all of the sushi. A side of edemamme and then some mochi for dessert, and we were set. Great overall value and consistently high quality sushi will make this place a regular visit for me. read more

Their hand rolls are delicious! My sister and I shared a temaki platter, and that was enough for both of us. It came with 9 different fillings, and you make your own rolls with the seaweed and rice. All 9 fillings were good and fresh, and the sushi rice was seasoned perfectly. My boyfriend got the Douska hand roll set, which came with 7 different rolls. They serve them to you one by one. The wait for each one is worth it though- if they serve them all at once, the seaweed will get soggy or chewy after a while. My favorites in the set were the wagyu and uni ones. I definitely recommend this place if you love sushi. read more

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Came here on a Saturday night with no reservation and was seated quickly for a party of 5. I ordered the douska set. Each piece was really good but there was one hand roll that had a hint of sour which did it taste good to me. The soft shell crab roll was delicious. I'd definitely come back on days that I am craving handrolls. read more

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Had a hand roll craving and this place hit the spot. We ordered the Douzo set with 6 rolls and it was delicious. The portion was perfect. Dessert was the houji cha creme brûlée. The color threw us off but very light and tasty. Service was a bit slow but it didn't bother us much. read more

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This is a newly opened hand roll sushi restaurant in LES. I'd been wanting to come here for awhile, and finally just made it here on a Wednesday night. I had made a reservation a week or two prior, and it was very easy to make online. The restaurant only has counter seating, and seats to roughly 20 people or just under. Due to this, they only seat complete parties. When my friend arrived, they seated us promptly. From the menu, you can either order a set menu ranging from different numbers of hand roll, starting at three pieces and going up to to as many as six. You can also order a la carte, to make your own set. They also have a small range of dishes which are not hand rolls. I got the Sasa set for $18, which consisted of four hand rolls. My friend got the hand roll set which included six hand rolls. All were excellent, and prepared and served to us quickly. For people with a smaller appetite, four hand rolls is more than enough. For future visits, I would probably order three hand rolls. My friend was content to have six though. The service was friendly and welcoming. They gave us the bill right after they noticed we'd finished our food though, sending the message that this is not a place to eat and linger. Great value for the price, and simple ambience. I'd try this place again for a quick meal, but it's not spectacular, or a must-visit. read more

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Having been here 3 times, I would definitely say Douska is a solid sushi spot. The first time I went is with my gf. They give you hand antiseptic wipe to clean your hands before begin your dining experience. Their wagyu hand roll steak doesn't miss, it's actually very very good. Good wine list, good sake list, and ok service -- just ok. I do wish it was a bit more upscale in appearance, because it's not exactly cheap to dine here. Expect to pay $30-$55 when dining along or $60+ with a partner. I usually prefer to sit inside if I want a more intimate setting, but during lunch is the better time to sit out in the patio to people watch while you eat. I'll definitely be making more regular visits to Douska. read more

Douska - a woman sitting at a table with a bottle of sake - Sushi Bars Near Me - New York, New York

Round seating around the sushi bar for seating and it was a pleasant experience here. It is a little more expensive from Kazunori and this is a tipping establishment unlike kazunori. They offer hand rolls, omakase, and temaki rolls. I did the hand rolls and my favorite was the yelllowtail hand roll. I also got the green tea creme brûlée and it was pretty good but very small. And yes I made reservations! read more

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This was definitely one of the best sushi experiences i have had. My friend and I stumbled across this gem looking for food in the LES late night. We felt welcomed into the restaurant. Sitting at the bar watching the sushi being made was perfect. 1000000/10 I would recommend to everyone I meet. read more

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Super cute space with a hip ambiance. We got the ume, matsu, eel, and salmon crispy rice. Crispy rice was ok- seemed to overpower the salmon at times. The hand rolls were generally extremely tasty without even needing soy sauce (and ofc tasted really good w sauce too). I did think the red sauce on the snapper was a bit too sour. Standouts were the yellowtail, salmon, and eel handrolls. Service was generally great but there was this one waitress who looked really bored :( but still attentive. read more

Douska - Hand rolls - Sushi Bars Near Me - New York, New York

The food was really good but the portions were small for how expensive it was. If it was cheaper I would've given this 5 stars but it's just not worth the price. read more

Made a reservation over the phone for New Year's Eve. Instead of trying their handroll sets, my friend and I opted for their omakase meals. I had the mizu while she had the umi with a wagyu handroll a la carte. Super affordable and every piece was decent quality and freshness. My favorite pieces were probably the scallop and king salmon. Their wagyu was lacking a little because it was kind of chewy. It definitely was not A5 grade, but what can we expect for the price? Nonetheless, it was still very fatty. We didn't feel rushed by the chef whatsoever and the meal lasted about 1.5 hours. But I do wish the server was more with filling our glasses of water. Other than that, I'd love to return to try their handroll sets! read more

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Solo dinning has been my new thing!!! Douzo is a new Japanese restaurant that opened down the block from my apartment! I was eager to try it out as I walk by multiple times. I came here solo on a late Wednesday night, purely empty, no wait. I was seated at the counter (no tables at this restaurant, all counter seating). I went with the Sakana nigiri omakase as it was recommended on yelp and it looked super delicious. Cold tofu - came out first and was a unique taste. Flavorful and different. Miso soup - nothing really special about this. They do add shiitake in here which was different. Omakase Yellowtail- this was good, flavorful and tasted high quality. Snapper - delicious as well Toro - very slimy and melted in my mouth, def one of the better pieces Salmon - fatty, but had better Crab meat - a bit dry, my least favorite piece Scallop - not a big scallop fan, but this was def one of the better scallops I have had Ikura - pretty solid although I can't tell the differences with Ikura Yellow tail hand roll - very good, different taste Extra order - Uni Wagyu hand roll ($19) this was slightly disappointing. The wagyu was a bit chewy and meh. However, the uni was very buttery and good. My total bill came out to be $75 after tip. It's not that bad for omakase. The pieces were fresh but I can't say I didn't have better in the past. I'll definitely come back to try out their $35 hand rolls course, esp since they're so close! PS very friendly staff. read more

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Overdue review but went to try some hand rolls a couple weeks ago and finally decided to write a review after trying "Domo Domo" tonight. Upon comparison, everything about douzo was better. From the texture of the fish to the flavor to the whole experience in general. The hand rolls at douzo were much better in every way ! I loved the crispy of the seaweed, the abundance of scallions in the yellowtail hand roll and I really liked how the fish was not like minced but rather sliced. I went with a few friends and to this day one of them still can't stop raving about the Hokkaido uni Hand roll. She's already planning to go back in a couple of weeks and wants to get like four of the Hokkaido uni hand rolls alone. We also went at a later time (around 9pm) so we had a chance to chat with the chef, he seemed like a super chill guy and was very friendly! Even though I don't usually go to Chinatown for food, I can't wait to go back! I usually take pics of the food but everything was so good, I didn't even wait to take a pic and gobbled down everything already haha. read more

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Went around 6pm with a friend I haven't seen in a long time on 9/9. The food was seriously incredible, no complaints there. I recommend the wagyu and uni. Service was okay, they're not attentive and do not time it well in terms of bringing out the hand rolls. At Kazu Nori and others I've tried they won't give you the next one until you finish the one in front of you. She didn't care so they piled up on our table and the seaweed became all soggy. The place was also empty so I don't understand why they'd be trying to rush us if that was the intent. At the end is where the waitress was very unprofessional. When she brought the device out to have us pay, she handed it to me and I thought she said "tap" so I tapped my card at the total and it beeped. But she meant "tip" and then said this machine works different. However the transaction went through and she said the machine doesn't allow you to tip after you beep it. She got so upset and it was so uncomfortable. I was so confused I offered to sign the receipt and leave a tip or go back and add more as I didn't have cash. She made a huge fuss about it and was super demanding. She said we needed to refund the entire transaction and do it over. I would've usually been so willing but the way she was going about it was so unprofessional and uncomfortable, especially for that service so at this point I didn't even want to. But I felt bad so I did go to the cash register to redo it all, and then when I get there she actually says I need to wait. I had an Uber who was already waiting for us on the busy street getting honked at. I've never had an experience like that ever before. It was all just a mess, stressful and awkward. It honestly ruined the experience for us. Imagine going there with a client or first date and that happening. Would not recommend if they don't fix the service, there are a lot of other delicious hand roll places. I would rate it a 2 but like I said, the food was really great. We spent the whole car ride home talking about how baffling and awkward it was. It was a bummer. read more

Oh shit, a quality sushi restaurant close to Chinatown! What a pleasant surprise. The ambiance of the place is perfect for munching on some hand rolls. It's lit relatively bright compared to Kazunori (super dim) which I enjoy because I can actually see what I'm putting in my mouth. Woah To keep it short and simple for those scrolling through the reviews, if you want a more traditional taste, go to Kazunori. If you want a bit of a twist, come to Douzo! A hint of tang, a kick of savory, a combination of sweet and umami -- it's all here. On top of their hand rolls, Douzo also has an omakase menu so you big money folk can indulge in something a bit more extravagant if desired. Also the head chef is a super charismatic guy. Can't help but talk to him. Hard to do when you have your mouth full though. read more

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Douzo was my first experience in a restaurant specializing in sushi handrolls. I'm very traditional and like my nigiri omakases. There are a few other famous restaurants in new york which are similar - Sugarfish and KazuNori - which I haven't been to. The restaurant is bar seating only. It wasn't too clear on the website if they needed reservations, but I recommend calling them to make one. I walked in and was lucky there were 2 seats available. The menu is straightforward. You can order a set of Temaki (handrolls) or a set of Gunkan sushi, which are little "boats" made of nori, pressed seaweed, a small amount of sushi rice on the bottom. I opted for their Douzo ($40) set menu which consists of 6 handrolls. Pieces Yellow Tail Crab Meat Snapper Nori Toro Hokkaido Scallop Shrimp Tempura My favorites were the scallop and crab meat rolls. All the seafood was super fresh. The sushi chef hands you one piece at a time like a sushi omakase. Although I thought the handrolls were good, I do prefer nigiri over handrolls. I wasn't too full after the set and would recommend ordering more rolls. I haven't been to the OG handroll spots. so I don't have much to compare this too. The DIY handroll set also looked really pretty, but i'm lazy and did not want to roll my own haha. Douzo was a good break from the normal nigiri omakases I usually get and I would recommend this place if you don't want to wait in the long lines of the other handroll joints. read more

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Yes yes yes! What a unique experience. Bummed I don't have pictures of the hand rolls- I ate them too quickly. Very high-quality sushi. Snapper was AWESOME. Loved the miso soup.. came with a lot more in it (mushrooms, tofu, maybe something else?) which was great. So fun to have the rolls handed right to you, and the wait staff did a good job of syncing our two orders so we ate at the same time. I will say you need a reservation, because there are so few seats. But it means you'll get the attention you deserve! read more

Douska - Miso Soup with Shiitake - Sushi Bars Near Me - New York, New York

I came here with my bf when they first opened about year or two ago and it was great. Super fresh and the seaweed was crunchy. We talked to the sushi chef, who was really nice and personable. We liked it a lot so we came again a few months later, but unfortunately the quality decreased (but still decent). Tonight we came here with a few friends (5 of us total) and I called to reserve ahead of time. They said it would be ready in 30 min (at 7:30pm). When we arrived, we had to wait another 30 min and I had to keep asking the host to check and eventually we got seated at 8:30pm. Once we sat down, it took another 20 min for them to give us the menu and water. Fast forward we ordered our food and the first hand roll for each of us did not come until 9:30pm. We saw they were busy as they only had 2 servers and 2 sushi chefs, so we were trying to be understanding of the demand. But each roll took longer and longer to come and we didn't finish until 10:45pm. Total of almost 3 hours for 5-6 rolls per person. Overall they are nice people and the food was on par with when the second time I came, but the attention and service was terrible tonight. I used to recommend this place to a lot of my friends because I had such a pleasant experience the first time, but unfortunately I don't think we (or our friends who tried for the first time tonight) will be returning customers. read more

Came here last Friday. We got the Mizu set with and some rolls a la carte, including the Wagyu. I've never been a fan of handrolls. Douzo converted me. Everything is perfectly seasoned and the fish just melts in your mouth. Loved how you get to sit at a bar and watch the chef make the rolls in front of you, and the restaurant interior combining traditional Japanese elements with modern touches. Will be going back soon! read more

Douska - Sushi Bars Near Me - New York, New York

If you're looking for a sushi spot that specializes in hand rolls and is similar to Kazu Nori, Douska is another great option! It's only bar seating, so I'd recommend making a reservation if you don't want to wait long. It seemed like the other parties we ate with also made reservations. It's pretty easy to do online a week or 2 in advance! Service is fast and friendly! I came here solely for the handrolls, but they also have omakase sushi options, which a lot of other customers got. Prices are pretty similar to Kazu Nori, but I believe there are more fish options here My friend and I opted to order a la carte since we didn't like the presets, but were both full with 4 handrolls each. I got the yellowtail, toro, salmon, and albacore. TBH, all the fish in the handrolls were VERY COLD like almost frozen :( my fave was the yellowtail out of the 4. Rice to fish ratio was ok, but the temperature threw me off. Otherwise it was a good meal! Both here and kazu nori have some drawbacks, but both are options for quick handrolls depending on which area you're in! read more