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Gari Columbus

3.9 (367 reviews)
Ultra High-EndSushi Bars, Japanese
Closed 12:00 pm - 9:45 PM

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Moderate noise
Good for kids
Outdoor seating

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MAITAKE TEMPURA
Tony J.

Ok so this really was a 8er wow wow wow wow wow wow wow wow! That's what my lady said as she took the first bite. The maitake tempura was hot tender inside super crispy and to be eaten right away. Great flavor and really goes well w a Sapporo and garis sake. Then we went to the garis special. 8 pieces of sushi with each a different "topping " that compliments the fish. The rice was to perfection the combination of sweet from the rice wine they cook it with and the natural rice flavor. Hint the special is great no need for soy or wasabi. Flavors were a maize ing! Then we got the spicy scallop roll too. Excellent. Not your mundane spicy roll. The scallop pops in taste and texture. And after we still wanted to try more not that we were hungry but the flavors were so damn good. So we had the fluke and tuna yukke and both were decadent. Service was great. We sat outside with nice breeze and people watching. This is a must try and not your classic sushi but it does not disappoint! Worth every star!

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Laura P.

I came here for Valentine's Day with my husband. I actually wanted to go two years ago and my husband didn't. He regrets not coming sooner. Hands down the BEST omakase we have ever had!! We had to wait about 10 minutes for our table. I wasn't thrilled but it is NYC dining. The wait staff was very nice and apologized for the wait. When we sat down we were greeted by a lovely waitress who had the most beautiful heart braid in her hair. My husband ordered a Sapporo and I tried a new beer that I have never seen before called Kagua Saison. It was delicious! We then ordered the tuna appetizer as it was highly recommended by the waitress. We were not disappointed. It was a trio of toro tuna, tuna ceviche, and ahi tuna. We absolutely loved it! For our main course, we got the sushi omakase. It was fantastic, fresh, and delicious. I still dream about how amazing it was. We were given complimentary saki as well as cookies for dessert. We loved the service and the food and will be running back

This must be on your list to try. The fish was so fresh and each bite was curated with a different taste profile. The service was top notch and for sure one of the top meals I've had in NYC. If they have the uni tasting app it's a MUST order. I recommend sitting at the sushi bar to get the full experience and ambiance.

Gari Special
Ivan M.

Rarely is a restaurant truly worthy of 5 stars...and to be able to do so through delivery is even more impressive. I ordered one very special, one salmon tomato purée roll, and one tuna tofu purée roll. To start I had the tsukune chicken meatballs The meatballs were absolutely delicious. A sweet teriyaki base with a hint of ponzu made these really flavorful. You get two skewers with three tiny little bites. Another skewer would be great :) The sushi was so special in the way the chef utilized special ingredients to create unique textures for every piece of nigiri. For a slight and satisfying crunch, a deep fried lotus root. For a hit a umami, a touch of chopped mushroom. Really special The rolls were absolutely delicious. For anyone that likes tuna and salmon and wants a roll without spicy mayo and avocado, give these rolls a try. The tomato is toasted and melts in your mouth, pairs really well with the salmon, the tuna tofu is unique and you just have to trust me on this one. 100$ for one but a forever memorable meal at that. Must try in the area. Worth traveling to 100%.

Kabucha tempura

This place has been a staple in the upper west side . Post pandemic , they have renovated the inside, especially near the entrance area . Too bad they are now only open for dinner. The food quality and service are still consistently good.

Sushi Deluxe
Elizabeth Y.

Eating at Gari Columbus is a really lovely experience! I saw comments about excessive noise, but it was really peaceful when I went. (Granted, there were only two other groups there so there probably wasn't a lot of preparation occurring.) The people were very hospitable, and the entire restaurant was aesthetically pleasing--it was a nice getaway from the bustling Upper West Side! My sister and I shared a spicy scallop roll and the Sushi Deluxe, which came with a fatty tuna and scallion roll and 9 pieces of nigiri. (I'm not totally sure about the names but think they were mid. fatty tuna, tuna, baby yellowtail, seared salmon, yellowtail, salmon roe, boiled shrimp, fried scallop, and one seared one which I don't know.) I really enjoyed all of the pieces I tried, although the seared salmon piece was almost completely split in half for some reason. (Also, my sister said that the unidentified one was too gamey for her taste.) I would definitely get the fried scallop and the seared salmon nigiri a la carte in the future, and I really liked the fatty tuna roll and the spicy scallop roll and would order them again as well. We had made the mistake of eating a lot for breakfast, so we were quite content with this amount of food, but I think under different circumstances, we probably would have wanted to order more. However, the pieces are pretty large (especially the spicy scallop cut roll) and we had a number of fattier cuts of fish that left us very full! Thank you to Gari Columbus for a wonderful dining experience!

Salmon yaki tomato, tamago
Stephanie P.

I have been going to Sushi of Gari at Columbus cirlcle, but after a disappointing experience for omakase and their service, I decided to give it another try at another location. All tables are separated with clear partitions for covid safety. I was in a bit of rush, so I did not do omakase. Salmon yaki tomato, which is one of their signatures and my all time fave is a must- you can find their other signature sushi on their website. This time I ordered Tuna of Gari which was absolutely amazing! In addition, I ordered tamago, salmon yaki tomato, green tea tiramisu and hot sake. Both food and service were perfect. My partner I left full and satisfied + I had the same thing for to go for my mom. I will be returning to this location from now on.

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Hannah S.

Extremely happy I got to try this place! I knew about this place during the pandemic while visiting nyc, unfortunately they were closed. But once they finally opened up I had to get into this restaurant! We went yesterday without a reservation and the host was very accommodating. We sat at the bar and had to finish up in an hour, which is totally doable! I got the omakase and it was so delicious! The flavors were out of this world and so fresh! I wish there were more places like this. The service was excellent, didn't felt like we were rushed although I felt like I had to rush just out of courtesy. Definitely would love to go backs and I'll definitely make a reservation.

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Jin C.

I came here for omakase on a Saturday afternoon and the food was delicious! Gari's sushi has more bells and whistles and definitely isn't a place to go to if you're a purist. But the combinations are thoughtful and exciting and the portions are just right. For $120, we got 12 pieces. The rice was flavorful and had just enough stickiness. I also enjoyed the seaweed salads, although I enjoy the one with the mushrooms better.

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Delicious and fresh! The best I have had. I get why it is so busy. Met the chef/owner and his family. The sweetest people!

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The food was good and all but this location sucks compared to the one on the east side

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Not bad at all, but definitely overhyped and way overpriced. I don't regret going, but I wouldn't go back.

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Unbelievable meal, quality, sakis, service, ambiance. Sushi's, steak, gyoza, chicken yakitori, phenomenal. We are regulars!!!

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