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Kawa Sushi

3.5 (120 reviews)
ModerateSushi Bars
Open • 12:30 pm - 10:00 PM

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Super Vegan Sushi
Dutch S.

Relaxing spot with EXCELLENT sashimi, vegan rolls (try the "Special Roll Combo Option D" 1 Sweet Potato roll, 1 Avocado roll and a Yassi Roll) $18.75). The staff is helpful and polite and the soundtrack always features calming jazz piano music. Their huge picture window allows you to enjoy some of the best people watching in town. Kawa Sushi is a quiet and refined spot to feel like a human being again. Shhh don't tell too many people.

3 Rolls Maki Lunch Special
Loanne N.

Did take out here during my lunch break and was presently surprised at the quality and price for the food. I did the 3 maki roll special which came with miso soup and salad and came out to around $17 which is super reasonable. Usually with take out sushi sometimes the quality is iffy, but this meal was better than expected. There was ample fish and tasted pretty fresh. I got the salmon avocado, the yellowtail jalapeño and the shrimp tempura roll. All were great. During lunch when I walked in it didn't look like anyone was seated inside, but would definitely do take out here again.

Nicole B.

The place is small but still has seating. I ordered the tuna roll and it was good. A little pricey but a nice portion. They have a variety of items on the menu. The staff was nice and the food came up quick

Chirashi Lunch Special !!
Life W.

Quality was very good, great service! The fish slices were perfect size and not too thin which is something most places lack in. Fish was fresh and didn't taste frozen. Only $18! *Extra charge for eel sauce and spicy mayo* wasn't aware but was expected. Would definitely come back after work again

Spicy Girl and Milky Way sushi rolls
Angela L.

FOOD/DRINK: 1.) Milky Way = spicy salmon crunch roll topped with salmon, white fish, tuna, yellowtail. Yum! Their sushi is so good, soft, fresh .... Mm this roll was just what I wanted, slightly spicy bc crunchy with yummy sashimi on top 2.) Spicy Girl = haha my pal ordered this but it was good too except I didn't want the spiciness so I took off the red dab of hot sauce on top. Even their wasabi was the real kind, that helps clears your nasal passageways. Great wasabi rush They have wine and beer, and sake. I can appreciate that for next time if I feel like drinking. SERVICE: So nice and they refilled our tea so much and checked in on us. Great super. ATMOSPHERE: Pretty small, pretty basic, not much of a vibe but based on the food alone I would totally come back. And because it's conveniently in my favorite neighborhood so ya. I'm pretty sure they were the same who delivered sushi to me this one time late and it was also amazingly good. Anyway I'm a fan.

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Jackie S.

Two words: food poisoning. Looks like a dump, food equally as bad. I shared three rolls, none of them tested rotten but within two hours I knew I was doomed. Avoid.

Mimi C.

This sushi place is seriously the bomb dot com. The fish is so fresh and creamy. Udon was very flavorful and the meat was so soft. It wasn't too salty or heavy and they give you a huge portion. I couldn't finish it. The rolls were soooo good. Other places give you a lot of rice in your rolls to try to cheap out but not this place. I got the salmon avocado roll and the amount of rice was perfect, big pieces of fish, and big pieces of avocado. So worth it!! I got the salmon wrapped crab and it came with a yuzu wasabi salad that was really delicious too! There were also some golden kiwis included which were really sweet and paired well with the dish nicely. Edamame is always good, these were seasoned well and stayed hot for a while. And I would definitely recommend the shrimp! That and the salmon rolls were my favorite.

Miso Soup
Charles C.

Delicious food + cozy vibe in the west village. Service is attentive; old-school cool. Sit near the window for great views of the city going by. Bring a magazine from Casa, dine solo or bring a date. This is a great spot!

Salmon and yellowtail don
Freddyc M.

Sushi was fresh and service was good. Sushi rice was especially tasty. I found it a bit overpriced compared to same quality and restaurant decor that is Uptown but all restaurant prices have gone up.

3 Rolls Maki Lunch Special
Jennifer A.

Decent sushi! I ordered takeout and got the 3 maki lunch special which comes with miso soup and a salad. Considering the price, I thought everything was very reasonable. Was it the best sushi I've ever had? No. But it got the job done! Rating: 3.5 Stars

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4 months ago

Great spot for reasonably priced takeaway or dine in! Always nice quality and polite service :)

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Friendly staff, excellent food and good prices. Quick prep for takeout orders. Stable

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1 year ago

Indeed, very cozy. Seating for only 20. And value for the price is excellent. The sashimi plater was very generous and good for the price

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3 years ago

so delicious ! fast and the best servers!! will come again! I had salmon and agedashi tofu! divine!!

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4 years ago

My friend and I ate here and both got serious food poisoning after. Water also tasted bad.

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4 years ago

Sweet staff. Cozy spot. Food is great. .

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5 years ago

Came for a quick bite & service was amazing!! I loved their salmon sashimi & salmon avocado roll

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Great quality sushi ordered a big order for a work lunch and everyone's food was individually packaged and labeled. Would recommend!

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Best sushi I've ever had no cap! Very fresh and never a problem ordering through grub hub.

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4.1(898 reviews)
0.5 mi•Chelsea
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I had been to Momoya on the Upper West Side before, but this was my first visit to the Chelsea…read morelocation. The atmosphere here was a bit more lively and crowded compared to the more relaxed vibe of the UWS spot. I enjoyed my meal even more this time around. I started with the beet salad, which was delicious and offered great value given the generous portion size. it featured sliced beets, arugula, goat cheese, and walnuts. I also had my eye on the hijiki soybean salad--which is a bit smaller and reportedly homemade--so I may try that next time, along with the warm mushroom salad which looked very tasty. The edamame was standard but served as a nice starter. For my main rolls, I chose the salmon avocado and the yellowtail scallion. Both were very fresh and definitely worth ordering again. The salmon avocado roll had a nice touch of sesame seeds on the rice, while the yellowtail scallion was prepared with the seaweed on the outside. My boyfriend's sushi entree looked excellent, so I am considering that or the sushi-sashimi combo for my next visit. The entrees provide a substantial amount of food, and I especially appreciate that they allow you to choose which roll comes with your meal.

Honestly, I'm surprised this restaurant has a four-star rating. While the service was excellent,…read morethe food was consistently disappointing. We started with a lychee martini that tasted overwhelmingly of vodka, with barely any lychee flavor. Of the appetizers--the seaweed salad, cucumber salad, and edamame dumplings--the cucumber salad was the best. The seaweed salad tasted like a standard prepackaged version, while the dumplings had an unusual, unpleasant flavor and tasted as though they had come straight from the freezer. For our main dishes, we ordered the chicken teriyaki bento box and udon with tempura. The udon was acceptable, but the tempura was excessively oily, lacking the light, crisp texture you would expect. Even the chicken teriyaki was underwhelming; it tasted more like a reheated, prepared meal than something freshly cooked. The sushi was another letdown, with an odd flavor and appearance. The dynamite roll was especially disappointing, with an unpleasant texture and very little flavor beyond a touch of heat. The staff deserves credit for their attentive, friendly service, but unfortunately, that couldn't make up for the quality of the meal. We left feeling genuinely disappointed.

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Sanyuu West

Sanyuu West

4.5(169 reviews)
0.4 mi•Chelsea
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After trying a dozen of sushi/omakase places in New York I can definitively the best I've had…read more The omakase at Sanyuu West is honestly unbeatable. Every single fish is very high quality I find many places like the skimp out on the less popular fish but not Sanyuu West. I think the omakase is also at a very good price for the quality and amount you get though I know it is more expensive than maybe the average omakase spot right now. I also find that other spots usually underdeliver. I wish I could save more detail but honestly I have nothing more to say other than the fact that Sanyuu Weat amazing. The restaurant itself is also more spacious than I expected. Besides the main bar there are two sitting areas near the window as well as seats lined up to the bathroom to make yourself comfortable two things that I think are a rare find now in many places. A lot of thought is put into this restaurant layout and I think you can tell. The service was also great I found myself never lacking in water or waiting too long for my next piece. In fact, I had started to apologize about drinking so much water because I felt like the hostess was constantly at my side refilling my cup and she just turned to me and said, "don't apologize. Drinking water is very important." So true!!!! I'm very picky abt my recommendations to friends, I'll review any place I go to and give my thoughts but a real recommendation? I only have around a dozen or so. And Sanyuu West is definitely now part of that dozen.

price - $87 per person pre tax…read more food - 5/5 service - 5/5 ambiance - 5/5 I got the chance to try out Sanyuu West for my birthday and I had such an amazing time! from the moment I stepped into the restaurant, the waiters were super sweet and attentive to my friend and I. the courses kept coming out and each piece was super tender and bursting with flavor! my favorite was definitely the uni, toro, and wagyu on milk bread course! I love how the flavors mix so well together, I felt like I was in heaven! the service was amazing, like the never left my water cup empty!!! (props to them) the ambiance inside was also super calm and vibey. overall, I had such an amazing time and I would love to go again soon

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Umami Sushi - Delicious coursed out hand rolls

Umami Sushi

4.3(289 reviews)
0.3 mi•West Village
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Stopped here for dinner on a Saturday on a whim and was so happy with our choice! We walked in and…read morewere seated right away. It is a really small place with around 6-8 tables so it probably gets busy at times and there may be a wait. One of the best parts of their menu here is that you can order sushi by the piece. My mom doesn't always have the biggest appetite so for her to be able to order only a few pieces instead of an entire roll was a huge plus! I had to crispy tuna rice appetizer and the dragon roll. Literally so good. I was seriously craving crispy rice and these were perfect. I would order this again and again. The sushi was fresh and taste great as well. Super glad we decided to come here!

This evening we were going to a jazz club where a friend of our son works at, but they don't serve…read morefood, so we had to find a place in the area of where the club is at. Do of course I use Yelp to find something that catches my eye close by where we need to be. I found umami Sushi. We usually can't go wrong with Japanese food or sushi. We had no problems finding the place. The description said it was a small restaurant and as we entered the dining area was very small. Our hotel room was probably bigger. That doesn't bother me especially if we get there, there tables for us to sit comfortably. I also trust my judgment when I find a place that seems to be popular by the locals. The restaurant was empty when we arrived. We were the only ones there, but for some reason we bring good vibes to the places we eat because not too long after we placed our order, people started coming in, to the point that the small dining room was packed. I love Omakase style Service and what we ordered was a sashimi/sushi platter for three and two special rolls. I thought I got to choose the rolls but even that was chefs choice. I was just a bit worried that they would give us the cheap rolls like spicy tuna or California roll. The platter came out and it was beautifully prepared with a piece of sashimi for each of us and the rolls the chefs chose, ended up being two of my favorite rolls. The types of fish they selected were also great quality fish. We were lucky to have placed our order before the crowd came in our we might have had to wait a while because how they prepared it would have taken some time. The service was just right. Because they got busy right away, the waitress was forced to attend to everyone and couldn't really socialize with us. In fact when we finished our platter we were debating what we wanted for dessert but the waitress didn't even ask us and instead she just brought us the bill, so we said to ourselves, "I guess we're not having dessert here." So we paid the bill and gave an opportunity for someone else to take our table.

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