I thought Marumi was fine, but not particularly great - granted, I didn't try their sushi, and only got one of the kitchen entrees. When ordering, I specifically tried asking the waitress which dishes were dry vs. in a soup, although there apparently were some communication issues because I inadvertently ordered a soup dish, but alas... The dish I got was the Seafood Miso Nabe ($27) - I ordered it partly because I saw there were a bunch of seafood items in there like shrimp tempura, scallops, squid, etc. but turns out it was only 1-2 pieces of each. The most plentiful thing in there besides the glass noodles was just cabbage. That being said, the taste was decent, but nothing special. I also tried the chicken katsu, which was average in quality. The interior of the restaurant has a typical Japanese restaurant vibe / atmosphere. The staff are pretty friendly and the service speed is decent. Overall, perhaps Marumi's sushi is better, but at least based on my experience, I have to give it 3 stars. read more

Marumi - Seafood miso nabe - Sushi Bars Near Me - New York, New York

Marumi has been in Greenwich Village for quite some time and it's understandable how they've lasted this long. The prices are some of the most reasonable around in Manhattan and the quality is pretty dang good. I had the chef's choice sushi plate and the quality of the seafood was good. It included a few pieces that you don't normally see such as Anago (sea eel) or Uni. Marumi is a bit no frills but it's a neighborhood stalwart at this point. read more

Marumi - Chef's Choice Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - New York, New York

Marumi Sushi is one of the few remaining Japanese family owned sushi spots in NYC and it shows in every detail. The sushi sets a bar just above average, fresh, well executed, and satisfying, without diving into the omakase craze or 100+ per person prices. The rolls are done right, the service is friendly and attentive, and the atmosphere carries that authentic family owned charm you only get from a place that has been around for decades. If you want solid, fresh sushi without breaking the bank, Marumi is a must visit. read more

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Food is great! Order the sushi B for lunch and it comes with 5 pieces of nirigi and a Cali roll for $20. The rice is seasoned perfectly. Just note that the lunches are cash only and you dont actually get miso soup. The soup is only for dine-in. This is a bit misleading especially when I was looking forward to the warm soup on the cold day. Hence less a star. read more

Marumi - Sushi Set B (no soup for take out) - Sushi Bars Near Me - New York, New York

This was a really fun dinner. The atmosphere was great and all of the food was delicious. The fish was incredibly fresh with great flavor and good color. The servers and hostess were incredibly welcoming and were very attentive to water and multiple rounds of orders. I highly recommend and of the hand rolls, nigiri, and crispy rice. Everything else was very good as well. Totally perfect for a casual sushi dinner with incredibly nice staff. Definitely worth a try if you're in the mood for sushi. read more

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This place is a little gem. Small and quaint with delicious sushi! Prices are very reasonable. The service was also on point. I will definitely be back! read more

This is a step above no frills in the best way! The Chef's Choice Sushi is priced very reasonably ($50 after tip and tax)!considering there is uni and toro. I really enjoyed the sweet shrimp and scallop as well. I always forget to ask for no wasabi, which came in each nigiri but it wasn't too bad! I think next time I'll try the Sushi Jo for slightly less but without uni. I arrived close to opening and there were already several parties. It filled up a decent amount shortly after, with families, couples, other smaller groups etc. read more

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We ordered the rainbow sake cocktail, ginger saketini, the sushi Jo, and the seafood miso nabe. The sake cocktails were sweet and tasty, and at $12 each, we felt they were reasonably priced. The sushi Jo was alright, though it didn't quite feel worth the $35. Finally, we received the seafood miso nabe (not pictured), but it came with thin cellophane noodles and vegetables. Unfortunately, the balance was off, with too many noodles and vegetables and not enough broth, so I wouldn't recommend it. Overall, the service was fast and the presentation was good; the taste was average, but staff members were friendly. read more

Marumi - Sushi Jo - Sushi Bars Near Me - New York, New York

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Fast, tasty, affordable prices. Marumi is the type of go-to sushi restaurant that many New Yorkers wish they lived around the corner from.

The sushi is good but nothing special or particularly fresh. If you're looking for cheap and decent sushi at a sit down restaurant this is a good option. I got the Wagyu sukiyaki and my review is mainly based off of this dish. This was super disappointing. The meat was so tough and chewy. Not flavored whatsoever. There was hardly any soup in the pot too it was almost like a dry entree, which is not what it should be. The mushrooms and broth were good but overall it was so disappointing and not filling whatsoever especially for $27. read more

Marumi - Wagyu Sukiyaki Pot - Sushi Bars Near Me - New York, New York

Used to be one of my favorite places to go around Washington Square Park. The quality of the food went down during the pandemic but it's still okay. The uni this time wasn't super fresh and the toto was quite tough. Other sushi rolls were fine though. The servers and sushi chefs are super nice. Request to sit in the back of the restaurant; it feels cosy. read more

Marumi - Back seating area - Sushi Bars Near Me - New York, New York

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Marumi isn't going to win any Michelin stars, and that's a good thing. I don't want the world knowing about this quiet, cozy sushi-ya with bargain prices and great quality. Where else can you find a Salmon Avocado roll for just $6, or a Rainbow Roll for just $16--WITHOUT being food poisoned? Everything we got hit the spot. Salmon lovers should make a platter of the Rainbow Maki, Salmon Avocado, Spicy Salmon, and Spicy Tuna on Crispy Rice (just to change things up). Uni lovers will appreciate the Premium Mini Chirashi with uni. And tempura lovers will enjoy the perfectly fried, perfectly crisp Seafood Tempura. Wash it all down with some piping hot Genmai tea, and this is the kind of dining out I'd do every day...and still be able to retire comfortably! read more

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I love the unagi don. Salty, sweet, and tender. Good portion of rice. However, i'm not a fan of their sides. Will still come back for the Unagi! read more

I was going to give 4 star but think the 3 star reviews are not doing this place justice, and hence 5 to bring up rating. This is a value restaurant. You are not going to get premium quality sushi but guaranteed to have decent sushi at an affordable rate ($55/p all in). The staff also won't rush you out of the door once you are done, so it's perfect for a friends' catch up dinner. I'd stick with sushi and avoid wagyu, maybe also yellowtail (not fresh). The space is cute and has ample seating. read more

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Super fresh fish. I am impressed by this place. The prices are super reasonable as well. I got a $27 entree that came with 5 pieces of assorted sushi and 2 rolls. The salmon and avocado roll was a standout, although everything was delicious. The service was excellent -- very friendly and attentive waiters. And the ambiance was so cozy and intimate... just what we needed after a long day exploring the city! read more

Marumi - Entree with 5 pieces nigiri sushi + 2 rolls - Sushi Bars Near Me - New York, New York

We came here because I was meeting up with a friend who had just gotten off work in the Washington Square Park area and had a broken toe so we didn't want to walk too far. Waitress was nice & gave her recommendations when we asked. We ordered edamame & spicy tuna over crispy rice (this was pretty good) as apps to share and I got a sweet plum wine (decent) while my friend had a Spanish wine as well as a white wine to drink. For mains, my friend ordered various individual pieces of sushi & a roll. I ordered the chef's choice which was 10 nigiri. I figured this was a way of getting possibly different things than I would have ordered myself, and was hoping that I would be pleasantly surprised by various fresh & delicious pieces similar to what I've had elsewhere with omakase. But while there were different pieces I didn't really find them that tasty or super fresh. Disappointing for me, but I hope my friend liked hers better. I didn't get a chance to ask as we were too busy talking about other things since we hadn't seen each other in a long while. So ended up shutting the place down (I think maybe they close at 9:30 and we left around 9:45). Restaurant ambiance is casual & clean though a fairly small place. What really bothered us though was that it was SO HOT inside though outside was so nice! I thought maybe a/c was broken but there was a period of about 5 min where we felt a nice cool blast of air before it went back to being swelteringly hot. Maybe I would've enjoyed the food more if it wasn't so uncomfortable. read more

Marumi - Chef 's Choice Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - New York, New York

One of my favorite restaurants in NYC. Casual but elevated. Makes you feel like you're back in a Japanese restaurant in 2003 in the best way. read more

Wow! I was honestly beyond excited about how much I liked this place. This is not a showy overcreative sushi roll place. You are coming here for the amazing quality fish. Basic but delicious. Started with sake, the list of sake they offer isn't that long but the few options they have are good. Comes out on ice so every glass you pour and drink is chilled perfectly. Ordered gyoza to share as an app, thought they were very tasty. For dinner I ordered a spicy tuna roll, two pieces of ebi sushi, a piece of tuna sashimi and a piece of white tuna (bincho tuna). The fish was so fresh, the quality was better then I have had in a long time. My friend got a few different things but she said the eel sushi she got were out of this world good! Definitely something to order if you like eel. I can't wait to come back and try more things from their menu. read more

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Got the sushi nami & it was absolutely delicious. Really good variety of sushi & a great price ($27). Service was fast & friendly as well! read more

Marumi - Sushi Nami - Sushi Bars Near Me - New York, New York

Great local place food and service was awesome.... Blue fin toro and tuna tacos and beef tatami great

I've already hit this understated and under the radar sushi spot twice this year, post -covid, which is a big deal. I've turned into a cooking demon at home, and these days, eating out happens very infrequently. The most recent visit was for a friend's birthday. They were able to accommodate all 7 of us in their tented outdoor seating area. Service was quick and efficient. The sushi selections were fresh and delicious. The stand out in particular, was a truffled crab chawanmushi, which was a cross between soup and egg. custard. The umami from the dashi and the faint truffle scent really elevated this dish. There were a couple large pieces of crab as well. I could have easily eaten ten of these, and this dish alone makes the visit here worthwhile. Definitely bookmark this for your next covid meal. read more

Marumi - Truffled chawanmushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - New York, New York

Fish is fresh and of good quality. The best rolls that you must get are the Hotate Uni (Scallop with Sea Urchin Sashimi) and Uni Tuna Tartar!! So smooth, creamy, and flavorful! I honestly can just eat those rolls all night long. Salmon was not bad but just pales in comparison to those two. The non-sashimi rolls were just okay or could just be our choice of Regular Shrimp Tempura Maki, Regular Spider Roll, and Dragon Roll. The shrimp tempura tasted like a McDonald's Fish burger to me lol Skip on Botan Ebi, it was not good and so pricy. I had high expectations it would be sweet but it was very slimy in an unpleasant way Would recommend sitting outdoors than indoors if the weather is nice cause it was quite stuffy sitting inside. Don't know if they have no AC or just didn't turn it on. The menu isn't crazy extensive and we didn't order a lot for a party of 4 but it was enough to fill us. I wouldn't mind coming again for that sashimi rolls though it is a bit out of the way to get here. read more

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Marumi is my all time Greenwich Village go to Sushi spot. One of the best in NYC. The entire team at Marumi is always so kind and takes great care of their customers. The food is always great. Sushi is so fresh and the kitchen dishes are also really delicious. Great casual, comfortable and authentic space. One of my all time favorites. read more

We stumbled in on a sunday evening and was seated immediately. The setting is super intimate and quiet, so good for a date night! We ordered the sushi for 2 and it came a great selection of food! Everything tasted very fresh. The service was attentive and quick. read more

Marumi - Sushi for 2 - Sushi Bars Near Me - New York, New York

The other evening I was craving for some quality sushi. Did the search and found Marumi. Somehow it's over rated. The appetite I ordered is the chaqanmushi- Steamed Egg custard. It was a nice surprise as it was served in cold. It's my first time trying the steam egg in cold. There is fish broth underneath and loads of seafood like crab inside. It's yummy and the flavor is great. But it would be better if the egg custard can be more sophisticated as you can see the bubble. It should be silly and smoothly for a good quality steamed egg. As for the chef's choice sushi, some sushi like scallop or toro is good. But I would hope the ika(squid) and uni to be fresher. Some raw fish were served warm and some were cold the timing to process the raw fish is not controlled well. For the Hygeian I see the room for improvement. The floor, the restroom and some tables look like they are not well cleaned. read more

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Fresh food, cute, warm little restaurant, attentive service, but, sadly, so hard to understand the waitress! No wait on a weeknight, but tables were surprisingly filled up! Miso soup - solid! More veggies than normal. Came included with the entree. Tuna tartare - an appetizer that's not to be missed. Loved the chilli sauce it came with. Delicious and filling combination of tuna and avocado that comes in a cylinder block. Great choice for sharing. Sushi and sashimi combo for two - so colorful and comprehensive Loved so many things, like the salmon, octopus, and eel and avocado roll. This is the perfect choice to try many different types of fish, especially if you want to be low on rice and high in protein. Felt like an adventure. Green tea ice cream - this grows on you! At first, you think it's weird and unlike any ice cream you've ever had, because it has a bitter aftertaste, but you end up liking it after a few bites. Green tea - great and hot! Comes in a pretty cup. Overall, a solid choice for sushi around the NYU area. I wouldn't come here expecting to be blown away, but they do sushi right and they don't disappoint. read more

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I love Marumi. It may not be Michelin recognized sushi, but it's still darn good and at a great price. The atmosphere and staff are a delight and the food has never disappointed me. I'm hesitant to even leave this review because part of me doesn't want people knowing what a little gem it is. The hand rolls are like a bite of fresh ocean and the wagyu appetizer is torched to perfection. If you live in the area, I highly recommend adding this into your list of regular spots. read more

Marumi - Oops I had already eaten a lot. But YUM! - Sushi Bars Near Me - New York, New York

This restaurant is a hidden gem in the NYU/Washington Square Park area. Top quality sushi with amazing flavors. I got the miso soup, edamame, spicy tuna on crispy rice, rainbow maki roll, and spicy yellowtail roll. All were delicious! The spicy tuna on crispy rice was amazing; a really different appetizer that was absolutely delicious. The service was really nice and quick here too. Definitely recommend to anybody looking for quality sushi for an affordable price. read more

I would like to give zero stars but it is not possible. This restaurant serves and delivers horrible rotten food. Fish is not fresh and tastes rotten. Special roles prepackaged into aluminum containers, likely from days past. Absolutely disgusting food and horrible experience. Restaurant knows exactly what they are doing. Many other options - stay away from this one. All these professionally written reviews are fake. Read them and ask yourself if you would ever write things that way. read more

Love this place. Favorite sushi/Japanese restaurant in the area - can't go wrong with the sushi or entrees. The staff is always very friendly. read more

This is one of my most dependable sushi places to eat after Original Tomoe changed hands. Today was huge disappointment when part of the meal, salmon roll, was more like tuna roll color. Sure enough it didn't sit well with my tummy afterwards. Otherwise, they were their typical dependable quality meal. Wait staff was also less than usual attentiveness. read more

Marumi - Supposed to be part of the Salmon Avocado Roll! - Sushi Bars Near Me - New York, New York

Love the freshness and and pricing of this place. Couldn't ask for more for a Manhattan sushi restaurant. Service was super courteous. The backyard seating has a couple of tables enough for 4+ each. I like that they have different fish choices than your typical sushi place. The sushi combos are a nice option for people who don't know what they want to try. Will be back and highly recommend! read more

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

Great neighborhood spot. The fish is fresh and delicious. We love the staff and have been going for almost a decade.

This place has been here like forever. A solid place to get your sushis, rolls and makis. They used to have sobas but the last few times I went back, it's not on the menu anymore. I wonder why. Has soba gone the way of near extinction becáuse of the proliferation of udons and the ubiquitous ramen houses? I hope they bring back their soba option. And they charged for tea now? The place is comfortable with various seating choices like on tables, or their sushi counter, and they've got this little 'backyard' where you'll feel like dining in open air. I would recommend this place if you're not looking for fancy schmanzy Japanese joint, just a simple satisfactory Japanese meal. read more

The fish is acceptable. However, the ice cream tastes really bad. It has a strong favor of sugar substitute. The service is also bad. It run out and yelled at me after 15% tip. read more

Always wonderful food and great service. The atmosphere at the restaurant is also very nice.

We drove 6 hours to get to NYC and dealt with Jersey City traffic along the way (which seemed worse than NYC traffic). Then after a full afternoon of walking around NYC we were dead tired and starving, with a craving for some good sushi. I just happened to turn my head and saw this little restaurant with customers who looked like they were enjoying their meals. We decided to try it. We were greeted by a friendly voice (or maybe many friendly voices) and were fortunate enough to be seated in a back atrium-- a secluded refuge that immediately started to melt away the stress. Once the sushi and tempura arrived, our stress levels dropped down to zero. Quality ingredients and perfectly seasoned rice! The cost of about $70 per person (including soft shell crab) was worth it. We started off ravenous and we ended up amazingly filled and satisfied. Better than a SPA day for stress relief. Thank you to the staff for an excellent meal and great service! We will return again, the next time we are in the city!! read more

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Solid. No nonsense sushi at reasonable prices. It's a neighborhood staple for a reason.

Reliable and always fresh - Marumi holds a special place in my inner gourmand. Even though we live above another famed place in Thompson stree. I'd rather go here. Much better ambiance and priced the same now. (the other place was way cheaper for its opening year!) Had the chef choice sushi (again!) and it NEVER disappoints!! In the central Greenwich Village area looking for a great standard sushi place - look no further than Marumi! read more

Marumi - Chef choice sushi combo - never fails to satisfy ! - Sushi Bars Near Me - New York, New York

Nice little Japanese spot for sushi and cooked dishes. The sushi quality is decent; Marumi is in a tier above the more affordable sushi joints but not quite high end. In this sense, prices are on point. I appreciate the diverse menu, including rice dishes, noodles, and an array of appetizers. The early bird dinner special offers good value and a lot of options. Service is polite and accommodating without any hovering. I'd go again if I'm in the area. read more

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