Where should I even begin? It's so refreshing to give a place a 5-star review--when it's deserved, it's absolutely deserved. A dear friend recommended this spot for my NYC trip, and I wasn't sure we'd be able to fit it in. I'm so glad we did. We arrived right when they opened and were seated immediately, no reservation needed (although recommended). The staff is warm, kind, and welcoming, and the service from our lovely server Dulce was truly top-notch. The food felt fresh, clean, and thoughtfully prepared. I'm a sucker for agedashi tofu, and even though it wasn't overly bold, it was still comforting and delicious. We also had miso soup, sushi rolls, mushrooms en papillote, wagyu yaki shabu, kisu tempura, and the matcha crème brûlée--which was perfectly balanced and not too sweet. The discovery of matcha salt was a highlight on its own--such a simple detail, but completely mind-blowing. Every dish showed an incredible attention to detail and balance. A truly wholesome and satisfying dining experience! read more

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Hasaki sushi in New York -- truly heartfelt omakase, pure taste itself. No more words needed! read more

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Overall 3.5/5 Food 3/5 Service 4.5/5 Ambiance 4.5/5 Hasaki's $96 Omakase is a great value, encompassing 12 pieces of nigiri, along with chawanmushi, soup, vegetables, and dessert. The experience itself was great made up by the the service since they were very attentive, and the ambiance was perfect, ideal for a date night since they never rush you. A standout moment was their thoughtful gesture of comping the dessert for my friend's birthday. The only noticeable drawback was the sushi itself, I felt the fish could have been fresher overall. Despite that, I was surprised and impressed to learn this restaurant is a sister establishment to Cha An and Hi Collar read more

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Sneaky great omakase (and a la carte) sushi spot. Hasaki might serve what I think to be the most true-to-Japan omakase experience for under a hundred bucks. The omakase came with a handroll, two appetizers, 12 nigiri and dessert. Quality was great throughout and pace was not rushed. The fish was super fresh and each was well-prepared. You get to see the chef make tiny incisions to help shape the fish and then seasoned with a healthy variety of things (ranging from flavored salts, soy sauce etc). The rice was well seasoned and cooked well. Service as very attentive and theme atmosphere was calm. Overall, high recommended if you're looking for a more traditional spot that doesn't break the bank. Will be back to try the a la carte. read more

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Everything about this place screams upscale. The bathroom has a bidet and complimentary floss and hand sanitizer packets. They have a coat check. The ambiance is warm with lots of dimly lit wood and clean lines. It's quiet - no loud music or flashy lights. The service is excellent. Came here for a birthday and they brought out mochi ice cream and lit a candle for us. This is one of the few sushi restaurants in nyc that offer regular service, and not just omakase. Their menu extends a bit beyond what is actually written on the page so be sure to ask if there's a certain cut or fish that you'd like but don't actually see. King Salmon Potato Salad - the salmon was so fresh, they had a bit of light jalapeno in the mix. Light mayo, and roe. Every bite was a delight, honestly. California Roll - quite salty, the rice itself is bland and a bit hard. Unagi Sushi - the eel itself was a bit cold and seemed as if it had been out for a bit. Not horrible, but also nothing amazing. Scottish Salmon Sashimi - an excellent cut of fish. Buttery. read more

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We got the $96pp omakase which included an eggplant amuse bouche, 12 pieces of nigiri, an otoro and uni hand roll, clam miso soup, and dessert. The fish was impeccably fresh--each piece melted in the mouth and showcased the finest seasonal selections. The chef's artistry and precision were on full display with every piece. The miso soup was a bit salty but the clams were cooked well. The mango dessert was a perfect way to end the meal. The staff were attentive without being intrusive. Highly recommend this place for a great omakase experience! read more

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I love this sushi restaurant. Now on this is one of my favorite sushi restaurant. Very good quality and good service, Traditional Japanese sushi bar counter and not too dark lightings. If you like fusion sushi go somewhere. This one is truly amazing pure Japanese style sushi. They use real wasabi as well. Thanks!! read more

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Staff was very nice but extremely overpriced. Best thing I had was the Uni from main. Their Aji was fishy and the yellow clam special wasn't great. They pushed sake to drive up the bill. Waiter tried to upsell expensive special dishes despite being nice. The rice on the sushi pieces were very small no where have I seen the rice being that little. I didn't mind but kids was different. Overall the price based on freshness wasn't there. There are so many better sushi places. B+ read more

Bar for sushi is fun. Table hot food isn't very good. Service is pleasant. Like everything in nyc, not cheap. The menus online are old

The food was absolutely delicious every bite was full of authentic flavor that made me feel I was in Asia. The ambiance and attention to detail really transported me. I wish I could remember the name of the staff who served us but the service was outstanding , friendly, attentive, and welcoming A truly memorable experience. I will definitely come back. read more

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This place is literally the most underrated sushi omakase in all of Manhattan in terms of service, quality, rarity of choice and also price point And I'm speaking from experience because I've been to Japan over 40 times. I know what's going on. Chef Naotois a son of a Michelin star sushi chef. Nuff said. Arigato!! read more

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I have been to probably 100 different omakases in nyc, and I can say without a doubt this is my favorite. This isn't a cheap foie gras / truffle / a5 overload sushi omakase. Rather, the team is fully focused on their craft. All fish is fresh from Japan and rotates on a daily basis (I went Thursday night and then again on Saturday and a lot of the fish had rotated). A lot of things I had never had and were in season. Staff was incredible - we had four people waiting on us. Restaurant ambiance very nice and clean. Could not recommend this place more!!!! read more

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The food was great but was really stood out was the fantastic service. The service was like a Michelin star restaurant, the staff doing extras and super attentitive to your needs read more

The Garden is beautiful, it felt like Japan The food is terrific The service was very good read more

Absolutely loved this restaurant for my first omakase experience! It was $90 per person, which was pretty good considering how yummy and high quality the experience was. I loved almost every piece (except for the octopus and fatty tuna sushi - for no other reason than texture problems), and left feeling satisfied but not stuffed. Our chef was wonderful, kind, and speedy, as was our waiter. But we never felt rushed! The restaurant itself was so nice and calm, I loved the traditional-feeling decor and the ambience overall. We sat at the sushi bar and it was so fun! 10 out of 10, will definitely go back for regular dining and maybe even omakase! read more

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Solid sushi nestled in East Village. Went with friends for omakase and was able to get reservations without much of a struggle. They have an outdoor patio with tables reasonable separated for social distanced dining from other patrons. Ordered the sushi and sashimi omakase. It came out all at once. Fish was fresh, and portion size solid. They also had a good selection of fresh fish, but to keep things simple with my group, we all did the same omakase. The weather was amazing and great to enjoy at the patio. For omakase aficionados, table dining is blasphemy, but its really the only way to roll when you are trying to enjoy it with a group of 4. If you are looking for a more traditional sushi omakase in the area, you wont go wrong here. read more

Hasaki - Sushi and sashimi omakase - Sushi Bars Near Me - New York, New York

Solid sushi bar in the East Village with a great outdoor patio seating option that has barricades between the tables. I would definitely recommend the patio. Just note that the omakase is served all at once given that it is not at the bar. We had the sushi and sashimi dinner and omakase with an additional yellowtail scallion roll. The quality was solid and the rolls had the perfect balance of rice to fish. Overall it's a good option for grabbing sushi - for omakase I do prefer the actual sushi bar option but this is perfectly fine for getting nigiri and rolls. read more

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Awesome place! Sushi is consistently good--whether you order the omakase or a la carte. Service is also great. Highly recommend!

Came here on a Thursday night as one of my friends was having a strong craving for Uni. We were in the area and this spot was the first place we found that was serving Uni. The Unis, listed as Uni Maine, were listed for $8 each. We ordered quite a handful amount of them. They're served with rice on the bottom and uni on top wrapped in seaweed (assuming you don't know). We also ordered two Sushi & Sashimi Omakase, which went for $75 each. They tasted just as you expected them to taste with no real high expectations for it to be out of the world, although it was quite expensive. The entrees came with Miso Soup and although we only ordered two entrees, we got three soups for each of us. Besides the food, we ordered three different bottles of sake. Don't remember which ones and you can probably guess why. I guess from the amount of money we spent here, the server brought out another bottle on the house. *queue the "i'm in danger" meme. The server was awesome, tolerating how obnoxious we must have been (after a few bottles of course) and playing music from a bluetooth speaker. Hopefully, we helped support a local business in return. How I remembered all of this stuff to write this review is also beyond me. read more

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everything about this place is excellent. The fish is top-notch, and the service is warm and inviting.

I used to love this place. Haven't been in a few years, as we had an issue with a piece of metal in the rice that went basically ignored, but decided to give them another shot. It was nowhere near as good as it used to be. When it's good, their fish is great, i.e. tuna and king salmon are world class. However, for a place like this to not offer salmon toro (belly) and one that doesn't marinate their ikura (salmon roe), i.e, Shoyu Zuke, is beyond. The ikura was bland. The waitress was extremely nice but could barely speak English and couldn't name the pieces nor answer our questions. They also left a couple of pieces off our order. They gave us one they left off but not sure if we got the other ones as they all look like hamachi (yellowtail). Apps-wise, while the salad was good, it's crazy they don't offer a ginger/carrot dressing. The shrimp dumplings were great but the dipping sauce was awful. We wound up dipping them in the salad. Also, the soy sauce was a huge disappointment. Sushi Seki brews their own and destroys theirs. And, as any sushi lover knows, even if you use just a drop, the soy is a big part of the flavor. If it wasn't, everyone would use Kikkoman. It was also like 90 degrees in the dining room. Wayyy to hot and I had a t-shirt on. All these issues at a place whose average price is $10/piece, and we probably won't be back, as there are many other spots in the city worthy of your money. Do better, Hasaki. You were one of our faves. read more

First time trying this place in East Village. We each got the 12 piece omakase, which also comes with miso soup. We also got the uni platter, washu beef tataki, and homemade green tea and sesame ice cream. Great meal! The uni platter is great and it's a special for that day. The homemade ice cream is amazing! Service was great! read more

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Delicious traditional Japanese sushi and cooked food. Hidden in a small underground restaurant, the interior is traditional and you feel transported to Japan. You should make a reservation and know that the prices are on the higher side. Service is excellent. read more

This is hands down the best sushi place in NYC. They've been here since the 80's so they must be doing something right. The fish is so fresh and their service is outstanding. I came here this time with a new friend who had never been here. She enjoyed the meal so much. I really love the grilled salmon and sushi of course- it was so fresh that it melts in your mouth. The waiter was knowledgeable and helped us choose a sake to pair with the meal. They also have a newly renovated garden in the back that is open for outdoor dining. I recommend making reservations on Resy before going. I am glad they are now taking reservations for small parties. I will keep coming back here for a fabulous sushi dinner where I can eat slowly and enjoy the company of friends. read more

Not the best sushi I've had in the city, but it gets the job done. The restaurant is located below street level and would be easy to miss in the dark if it weren't for the bright neon sign, which is the only thing that detracts from the feel of this place. Once inside, it feels quaint, cozy, and a little like you've been transported to small town Japan. To start, we ordered a bottle of Forgotten Japanese Spirit junmai off their substantial sake menu. Delicious. For food, we got the Early Bird Dinner Special w/Salmon Oyako Don (a bento box meal with your choice of main dish available only before 6pm, $31) and the Sushi Regular (8-pieces of sushi & your choice of roll, $30). Note that if you choose the futomaki roll for the Sushi Regular, you only get half a roll, which is still a lot of food. Both items were a feast for the eyes; beautiful colors and variety of food. Everything tasted good, if just a bit underwhelming. The taste of the fish did not pop and the knife work was subpar as evidenced by uneven slices of fish. Nothing was bad, but just a little unimpressive. read more

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Hasaki just meets the bar for acceptable sushi but i can't say i was either disappointed or happy to have gone. The price is pretty middle of the road ($70 for a sushi omakase). Omakase gets served on a platter to you all at once. The fish quality is fine, lots of typical cuts (blue fin tuna, mackerel) taste as expected, but feel slightly warm (as if they have been sitting). The freshness of the fish doesn't really come through as you might expect from counter top sushi (maybe my mistake for not sitting at the counter). The establishment seems to draw people more due to its name and legacy (open since 1984) than quality of food. Would probably recommend going to a more expensive place and ordering fewer cuts or going to a much cheaper place and at least eating your fill if craving sushi. Coming here i felt both that i had paid a bit for what i got and was not satiated in fullness or flavor. Agedashi tofu was excellent though. read more

Hasaki - Sushi regular omakase, sushi omakase - Sushi Bars Near Me - New York, New York

Michelin star??? Really??? Judge for yourself to see if this is worth the $90 Omakase... Makes you wonder if the people works there are real Japanese and if this is a real Japanese restaurant... If I'm their Japanese sushi chef, I'd be ashamed to even remotely consider any of these Omakase quality... 6 people spent almost $900... What a disappointment... I'm simply going to say buyers beware... read more

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Solid sushi spot in the east village. I hadn't had omakase in a while and this place had reservations open. My friend and I had the 12 piece special and ordered sake and the octopus as an addition. Cute space with very fresh sushi and the sake pairing was perfect. read more

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It breaks my heart to write this review. When I first discovered the magic of Japanese cuisine, I was in high school. Hasaki is a Japanese institution of the East Village, the last samurai standing after the sad recent downfall of beloved familiar homes like Yokocho, Panya and Sunrise. The menu was once vibrant--featuring two delicious versions of nabe. Seasonal specialties prepared in regional distinctions. The sushi was, of course, impeccable. The tempura was a delight. I always loved to order a plate of it as an appetizer, the quality was so perfect. But all that is gone. Ambience is central to enjoying good quality Japanese food. That is not to say that a jovial izakaya filled with cigarette smoke and outdated music isn't as close to perfection as it can get but for Hasaki-who prides itself on an authentic, high-quality-cuisine-that element is central. Stepping down into the subterranean space of Hasaki from the soiled, noisy, college-student chattered air of the Lower East aside, you enter a space of blissful tranquility. A calm, surgically clean, perfectly arranged dining area where one expects the food to arrive on your plate like the work of art it. The ambience is still there--a removal, a respite from the grunge of NYC streets. But the menu has been sadly pared down to its bare minimum. Gone is the tempura. Gone is the nabe. Gone is the teishoku twilight dinner for a reasonable price. Gone is the seasonal special. Just overpriced sushi remains. And while the quality is still high, I should not feel like my fish had been sliced straight out of the freezer. Ice cold fish atop loose, slippery, stained sushi rice is not worth the price tag. How am I meant to pick it up with my chopsticks if it keeps falling apart? And worse, a chef accidentally dropped an object from behind the sushi bar with a loud flatter, breaking the peaceful ambience which was the only good thing about Hasaki worth its price. No one even apologized. I hope this experience is just a reflection of a reduced summer menu and that their original vibrant and varied menu will return in the Fall. That would be worth the price tag. My memories of Hasaki are too fond to shake off. I have always bragged about Hasaki and taken newcomers to Japanese cuisine there to experience all the greatness of Japanese culture and food. I want to do so again but this last experience was very disappointing. Please reawaken, Hasaki. read more

We were looking for a good sushi place in the area. What a disappointment !!! All fish is farm raised (we've been told by a waiter). Microscopic portions (1 piece per order whether you order sushi or sashimi)... we had about 10 pieces each and one bear each...$170 plus tax plus tip!!! $200 spent we were as hungry as before... shameful :( What a rip off!!! For a farm raised (cheapest with hormones) fish!! Uni from CA was less than fresh...what a disappointment! THE worst experience for sushi in NYC.., read more

We've dined at Hasaki many times over the past 20 years, and the food is consistently high quality. The seaweed salad is most unusual with amazing dressing. It's unique to Hasaki, thus something we ALWAYS get. The shumai is also not your usual shumai either that you see at most Japanese restaurants. These are made in-house and look like mini snow balls. Divine. The sushi, sashimi, black cod, grilled salmon, oh instead of naming every dish on the menu, I'll just say that everything is truly fresh and delicious. Service is always polite. It's truly a culinary delight at Hasaki. We will keep coming back. read more

My favorite sushi in the area. Hasaki serves high quality fish at a great price. I'm happy they reopened with a few outdoor tables as well as tables in their back patio. They have a limited menu, but still the same high quality. read more

Hasaki - Omakase - Sushi Bars Near Me - New York, New York

Got the sushi regular for $35 for 1 roll + 8 sushi pieces. Overall, fine, solid sushi. Nothing particularly impressive. Come if hungry and close by? Nothing to trek for tho read more

Hasaki - Sushi Regular - Sushi Bars Near Me - New York, New York

I don't know how many times I've been in the East Village to only pass by this place with a quick glance. If you're a sushi lover like me, don't make the same mistake! Hasaki is the real deal -- you get Phenomenal otoro that has the soft melt-in-your-mouth texture of marbled steak. Fresh sushi and sashimi, decent portions, good service. read more

One of the best values, authentic Japanese Omakases in Manhattan. They just remodeled the whole place and it's as great as ever. The new sushi bar is beautiful. Make sure to reserve the sushi bar for the Omakase. read more

Had diner here tonight & it was perfect! Shumai / red miso soup / salad & we split the sushi sashimi combo for two Perfect amount of food , left feeling so satisfied and refreshed. Very traditional Japanese ambiance, not the new age east village loud music vibe. I've been eating here for 10 years and the service is always so warm and charming and thoughtful. I seriously recommend for anyone who has never been. This place will quickly become one of your favorite sushi spots in town read more

Excellent sushi spot in the village with a range of traditional offerings and atmosphere. Small point deduction for price to value which felt a little for portions. Miso cod was delicious and oily and sweetly seared on the outside and delicately flaked on the inside. read more

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This place was very mediocre in my opinion. It's also located in the East Village and there are so many great Japanese restaurants, so I would not visit this place again. I had the tekka-don the last time I was there. The tuna was just ok, and rice was just ok too. Service was aloof. Overall a very meh dining experience. read more

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

Walked by this place and decided to come in for a quick lunch bite while I was in town and I was mildly dissatisfied. Ordered the lunch course so I can get to try everything but like most people said, the quality if fish was not as good as one you would expect from Japanese restaurant, the taste is more Americanized than traditional I shall say. Tempura was average at best too, this will be fine if you are not a picky Japanese food eater but there are many other options nearby for similar price. read more

What a pretty, underground restaurant in the heart of the East Village. We came for the sushi mid-week just before heading to Stomp, around the corner. The Uni was the highlight of the meal, per my guest. At $15 a piece, we were glad for that! Other vegetarian highlights were the platter of mushrooms sauteed in sake, butter, and soy: Enoki, hen of the woods, shiitake, and a couple of others were fresh and savory. The agedashi tofu was OKI - a sizeable portion - but not much different from any other place. The seaweed salad consisted of at least three different kinds was tasty, but tiny. Overall, the vegetarian options here are few and expensive, but they can make for a good meal if your pals have sushi cravings in a pretty lace when in the village. read more