I love sushi but this is the worst sushi dining experience I've had (only better than supermarket sushi). Walked away feeling grossed out by the flavorless, mushy, stale sushi. I mean, from Riverhead I didn't expect much but this was worse than expected. If you have decent taste and are an actual foodie, don't waste your time. No offense, but if you're happy with a big portion of food and think Riverhead restaurants are great, you've found your new spot. It is what it is... read more

I feel like this place gets slept on so often, but it really is the best sushi I've had on the North Fork. It's affordable, and the lunch special is amazing. Great miso soup, great ginger dressing salad. I've had some issues with service, but overall, nothing major to note. It's a cute building, perfectly accessible from the big parking lot behind. I'm not a sushi expert, but I love their basic rolls. Spicy crunchy yellowtail, Alaskan roll, eel avocado roll. It's all good! read more

At first I was skeptic, with such a small hole in the wall place, but it had nice little atmosphere. The menu is a tad limited both for dinner and lunch. Sushi and Sashimi are a tad on the pricey side, but but the fish quality was surprisingly VERY impressive. Mackerel is sweet and salty; cut thick. Salmon melts in your mouth.I also enjoyed how the raw fish trays are presented with an artistic flare (with an orchid!) and ornate cut radishes. It's a great place to go if you have the cash. Tempura was light and not greasy in the least! The bento lunch boxes are a very good deal and you get a nice fill for your buck read more

Haiku Sushi - Sashimi platter - Sushi Bars Near Me - Riverhead, New York

Went for dinner on a Sat. night. Small one room dimly lit dining area with about a dozen tables and cushioned half booths with a high ceiling with wood beams . Small bar area with about 4 stools looked a little messy at the time .At the time there was one waiter working serving about 7 tables and was a little overwhelmed. I had the crispy calamari with chili sauce. It was very good calamari very tender and crispy and the sauce sweet and not to spicy.For sushi I had an Angel Roll. Seared tuna inside with avocado and eel and tempura flakes on the outside with Japanese mayo .It was ok. I think they went a little to heavy on the mayo , and the tuna did not have much flavor. They also have BYOB so you can save on cocktails.Overall , not so bad dining experience. read more

The entrance is on the side of the building. When you enter you face the restroom. The base molding was dirty and when I walked into the restaurant it had a fishy smell to it. I almost left, but because of the rating I stayed and glad I did. The sushi was Great. I will definitely be back. read more

Sushi was ok. Went here with grandson. So the food was ok. Grandson ordered a chicken teriyaki dish. Ordered a beer and they didn't fill it to the top. Like 80%. Waitress seemed a little aloof and very quiet. She was staring at me while folding napkins and i was flattered. But hey! I'm a taken man! read more

Not bad. Actually really good sushi. Broad sake menu (10+ choices) including a couple $13 bottles (350ml). Started with a seaweed and a kani salad both of which were excellent starters. Worked our way thru two special rolls and eel sashimi. The "angel roll" was excellent. My husband had another roll with eel which we can't recall the name of (also mouthwatering). We were pleasantly surprised by the quality of the sushi and decor at Haiku. A go to place for sushi in the Peconic River area. read more

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Best Sushi on the Northfork, run by two of the nicest and hardest working individuals you will meet. Highly recommend.

My friend and I ate here tonight and had a very good experience. The sushi rolls well extremely fresh and delicious. This was one of the best sushi experiences we have had. read more

One of my favorite sushi places! As a regular customer I'm happy to say I've never had an unpleasant experience. The food is always fresh & worth every penny! Hands down Love the Lie roll!! They have very yummy special rolls too. Always craving sushi from haiku! read more

Great take out sushi spot - definitely a hidden gem. Prices are reasonable and while their lunch rolls menu is small, the flavor does not disappoint. Draw back - the miso soup. Super bland and I usually dispose of it after a sip or two. Will try the salad next time instead. read more

If you are in Riverhead and must have sushi then you should visit Haiku. It has a nice atmosphere and the food is tasty. For lunch I usually order their lunch box special with salmon. Enjoy. read more

Haiku Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Riverhead, New York

Truly excellent sushi and fish quality. Was so good we came back a second time on our 1 week vacation. We absolutely loved the sliced yellowtail in Serrano chili sauce (appetizer). The Panko crusted tuna roll was unique and exceptional. read more

1st time here for sushi. We were the only ones there when we were dining in around 4ish. Once we placed the order I noticed it took a while for our order to arrive regardless, but maybe thats because they had some pick up orders to prepare at the same time. There was only one chef. The sushi was alright. I had better eel avocado roll, it tasted fishy, which shouldnt be the case, I wont be ordered that again. The spicy scallop roll was amazing, the christmas roll was amazing and so was the alaska roll. The yellow tail scallion wasnt anything special, I wont be ordering that again. Prices are decent But overall I think I would come back here again, The sushi was fine. Thanks. read more

We just ordered from here for five people. Two of the five had their order messed up. When we called to ask where our salad was, a woman gave us an attitude and responded, "well what do you want to do about it?"... So we asked if it could be delivered to us (since we just picked it up to go and we live five minutes away) or if we could be credited back and both were denied... the other mistake was for an order of what we thought was a simple "plain roll with shrimp, cucumber, and avocado"... we're not sure what else was put into it but there was a thick white unidentified substance LOL (mayo maybe?)... anyway, I understand that mistakes happen but since this was our first time trying this restaurant, we were hoping for more of a pleasant response (apology even?) from the staff. Hopefully this isn't the norm and maybe she was just having a rough night... like I am now without my salad :( read more

Such delicious food. It was so nice to sit outside and enjoy the fresh food. The bento box was delicious as was the sushi. Highly recommend. Great family atmosphere. read more

Fantastic! Totally worth the drive from Sag Harbor! I had the miso soup, small garden salad, fried gyoza and the lobster tempura roll. Everything was delicious AND very reasonably priced! I will be back for sure! read more

Refreshing to go to a sushi restaurant where everything is really delicately sliced and not drenched in spicy mayo. Excellent service and cool decor make for a cool and comfortable setting. Excited that Riverhead has a delicious sushi restaurant that is affordable and good! Needs liquor license! read more

Service was attentive, food was delicious and fresh, and it was such a cute little spot. Had the miso soup, rock shrimp with a delicious sweet chili sauce, and a fantastic spicy tuna roll. Was very impressed. read more

Got takeout sushi and threw some of it away. Not fresh, effervescent, pieces too large. I don't recommend it. Salad dressing was more like ranch than Japanese dressing. read more

I love this sushi place! Although small I love to go here on my break they have the best lunch special prices.

I highly recommend this place before heading to wineries. Family really enjoyed very tasty and fresh sushi meal. The owner takes a lot pride making sure you get a good experience and enjoy the food. She was very welcoming and warm. Overall the service price and the food were amazing. read more

My favorite sushi place around! Before I begin, I want to point out that I'll be reviewing the vegetarian rolls and appetizers, not fish. Anyway, Riverhead Main Street, as many locals know, has some amazing things that make it a delight. There are countless local restaurants with delicious food, this being one! I often start with their vegetable tempura, which is savory, crunchy, and is topped with a delicious batter. Or sometimes The seaweed salad, which has just the right amount of sesame. The miso soup is just what the doctor ordered, especially on a cold and rainy day. The service is friendly, and the rolls. OH THE ROLLS. The sweet potato is always a must for me- it's crunchy, warm, and goes good dipped in soy sauce or their fantastic wasabi! The avocado roll is my other favorite, sometimes with peanuts, sometimes without. With the peanuts, it tastes especially great with the wasabi, giving it all a hole new combo. It's also beautiful in there; the fish tank, the pleasant music and the modest lighting is so relaxing. My whole family loves Haiku, and we've all turned so many friends, coworkers and relatives onto it too! I know with all the other great food in the area it can be hard to choose, but if your in the mood for some tasty Asian cuisine, make this a priority! I'm sorry if I was a little vague on the details, but see for yourself how good this place is! read more

Terrific food. Green Dragon rill is fantastic. I will definitely be back. Thanks for the great grub!

I'd come again. Tried a few tuna rolls. Pretty good and fresh. Service a little shy but overall easy and nice. Pretty fast food service. Haven't tried any entrees. read more

Went on Monday i loved the service and the food. The staff so friendly. I will be coming back.

Pleasant service in the space that was formerly EastEnders Coffee House. They did a nice job with it, with some Asian instrumental tunes, fish tank, bamboo, etc. 2-roll lunch special for 8.69 left me with an AAC roll & a crunchy spicy white fish roll with a salad on the side. Tasty results but slow service...oh, and sexy clientele eating on on a Friday afternoon, but I took mine to the water. read more

Disappointed, sushi and sashimi was just ok. The restaurant itself is nice and really the only sushi option in Riverhead.

In the heart of downtown Riverhead on the north side of Main Street, this Japanese eating establishment is consistently good - fresh - reliable for lunch and/or dinner. I have enjoyed their assortment of rolls, salads, bento boxes repeatedly without dissapointment. Their lunch specials are an excellent value. No matter what, each meal starts off with their spicy kani salad - a favorite! read more

Cute little space with really good and different specialty rolls. I got the Tiger Roll and the Spicy Tuna California Roll. Both were great. Be aware that they have "intermission hours" from 3-4:30. We got there 10 before 4:30 so we had to walk up and down Main Street a little to waste some time. read more

Best sushi I have ever eaten, and I spent a year in Japan exploring many sushi restaurants. I ordered the calamari for an appetizer, and it was cooked and served with perfection. As my entree, I ordered the volcano roll and spicy scallop avocado roll. If you ever stop here to eat you have to try the volcano roll. It is a real treat. Keep up the great service! read more

I love this place! My friends are all from up west and even they love it. The food is fresh and beautifully prepared. The litchee lemonade is the best drink ever. The service is good but can be slow at times when there are a lot of people there. Sometimes there is only one server, but you don't wait too long. Sometimes my friends and I will go here several times in one week. Riverhead is certainly becoming a great restaurant town. read more

Had dinner before a show at Suffolk Theater. Thought it was really good. Nice atmosphere, good service, seated quickly. Calamari appetizer was perfectly cooked, crispy and tender inside. Sushi was fresh. read more

Better than average sushi. Nothing to crazy just the average stuff you'd find at every other little sushi place...rolls are tasty but the kani salad is to die for...Id recommend it only if you were close. read more

I am a big fan of Haiku, especially since before Haiku sushi was hard to come by on the east end (though there are a few other options now). The interior is nice and simple, the service is friendly and quick, and the prices are reasonable. The spicy tuna roll is wonderful, a good combination of fish and sauce (not overwhelmingly doused in mayo). The handful of other rolls I have tried have also been equally good - california rolls, eel avocado, yellowtail, asparagus avocado cucumber. Also, giant plus that the rolls are not enormous - I hate going to a sushi place with rolls you can't fit in your mouth. The fish is always fresh and well prepared. I've had good experiences with most of the appetizers - gyoza, shumai, and fried calamari are all great. Especially the calamari - the tempura batter is light and crisp and the calamari is cooked perfectly (fried calamari tends to get overcooked in many places). The sauce that comes with it is a nice spicy, sweet sauce. It's a small portion, but it's a reasonable size for an appetizer - it can be shared with two people as long as you won't be disappointed about not receiving the usual mound of calamari. The yaki udon is also quite good. The one dish I have consistently found so-so was the beef negimaki - it tastes good, it's just bland. I've had better, more flavorful versions of it. No liquor license, but you can BYOB which is nice. read more

Love it! Reasonably priced and never had a bad meal. Everyone is friendly and if you are a regular they remember what you like. I go there whenever I can (if I could, it would be everyday!). read more

I absolutely ADORE Haiku.. FRESH food, great atmosphere, great staff. The sushi is prepared well, and the prices are absurdly cheap.

Haiku is where we go when it's been a bad week. The low light and soft music start the relaxation. We like to sit near the fish tank, as well. The staff doesn't say much. They are all business and that is okay; they are friendly and do come when you wave to them. The Rock Shrimp appetizer is a favorite; the sauce is a little zippy and the shrimp is lightly coated. If you get the steamed edamame, you will usually have your sushi/entrees before finishing it. The miso soup is flavorful (tofu, seaweed & scallions) and great on cold, rainy days. If you get the salad, ask for extra dressing; their ginger dressing is nice, but there is usually not enough to coat the lettuce. I am not a fan of iceberg lettuce. I would love to see them change out to mixed greens or romaine. For sushi, we like the smoked ell and avocado rolls, the Boston roll, the Phili roll, the cucumber roll, and the Peter roll. We don't eat raw fish. My girlfriend, however, says their spicy tuna is divine. I'll take her word for it. The bento boxes come in three choices: beef negimaki, chicken teriyaki, and sushi. You also get rice, California roll, shrimp shumai, tempura (2 shrimp, and assorted vegetable - zucchini, yam, broccoli). Soup and salad are included. My husband likes the beef teriyaki; he rarely has had chewy or fatty beef here; the rice is not included, you need to order it. They have a lychee lemonade that is very tasty. Other than that, there is no liquor; just green tea and Coke products. This is a nice place to sit and relax over a meal. It is also a good place to start if you are just trying Japanese food for the first time. There are plenty of non-raw options to explore; then if you get a little bolder, the mix and match sushi lunch is the way to go. Enjoy! read more

Have been there many times for lunch. While the food is okay, the fish is not always fresh. Chewy maguro tuna is not appetizing at a sushi restaurant and makes me wonder how long it's been sitting out. read more

My wife and I eat at haiku at least twice a month, and have always had a outstanding meal with excellent service.