Delicious, fresh and flavorful sushi with a variety of rolls, sashimi and wine. Super fast service,…read morebeautiful ambiance and no wait for a spot at the bar. Would definitely go back to try more of the menu!

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.

The food is fresh and very good. The service is friendly,…read morefast, and attentive. The ambience is classic Chelsea and inviting. When I'm eating alone I love sitting at the bar. If you're hungry, get a dinner bento box. Love Asuka Sushi!

You know that Americanized sushi that would send a Japanese local into shock? Tempura, spicy mayo,…read morecrunch rolls, etc... That's exactly what Asuka is and I mean that in the best way possible -- pure nostalgia, cheapish prices, and trashy but delicious sushi vibes Sushi and udon were really yummy, service was great and fast, and BOGO drinks during happy hour till 7?? Chelsea sleeper foreal. Affordable and good vibes, what more do you want?

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

Konban is a pretty great spot with some truly authentic food and fast, caring service. It's in a…read moreunique space in Chelsea, feels almost like a speakeasy. The space is usually quite busy, but still feels serene. The cocktails are very good, though they lean heavy to gin, vodka, and whiskey as it is japanese - you will miss out on tequila and mezcal at this spot. The Katsu is good, but I don't really like katsu, so i'm not going to try to sell that. The uni toro dish however is just out of this world and exactly what I want to eat every day! This stuff is a dream come true. The corn ribs are the best preparation of corn outside of very cheesy esquites that I've ever had, and the mazeman is some really god noodles. Other dishes are good, but I would say the Mazeman, uni toro, and corn ribs are the musts for me. Corn ice cream at the end is a nice treat, it tastes a lot like white chocolate, but there's corn in there too!

It was a good dining experience, but nothing to write home about. I'd give 3.5 and wouldn't…read moredissuade anyone from trying it and making their own opinion. For three people, we paid about $200ish and got: - 2 beers - $21 Ebi Katsu - good but basically prawn tempura with flakier coating - $ 15 Konban Corn ribs - YUM - $17 Karaage - good, standard Izakaya - $15 Shishito peppers - LOVE - $36 Sushi set - Solid 8 pc nigiri - $22 Yellowtail crudo - refreshing w/sweet citrus - $24 Umami Tobiko Clam Pasta - get it! - $14 Konban Corn ice cream - so cute & corn-y! It's a lovely little date night or intimate dinner experience. Quiet, clean, and sets a nice mood. The food, again, was good but with all the great Izakaya in NYC would I come again? Not sure. If you do, definitely order the corn items and the clam pasta!

My coworker brought us to try Maki Kosaka and wow were we blown away! I am a huge fan of Temaki and…read morethis concept of having your temaki made and the diner can wrap it with nori seaweed was great. It keeps your nori crispy and the layers of filling and topping can really be marveled. I had the most popular set and it was amazing. I loved every pairing and want to try their other sets now.

Good fish quality but they put way too much sauce in everything and it makes everything taste so…read moremuch worth. The flavors aren't balanced well. Halfway through we asked the chef to put less sauce and it was still really bad the rest of the night. If you come here, I would recommend just getting pure pieces without any of the sauce (we got the signature set or whatever it's called plus some add-ons). The Hokkaido uni add-on was great and had no sauce, which we loved. Miso soup and agedashi tofu were fine - hubby thought the breading on the agedashi tofu was a bit too thick but I was ok with it. Unique in the sense they give you packs of seaweed at the start and you wrap each piece on your own once it is prepared and delivered to you - likely to keep the seaweed crisp. Sadly, given the stiff sushi competition in NYC, probably won't return.

Came for happy hour from 3:30-6:30 on Friday and the food quality was amazing! Ever item we ordered…read morewas delicious and exceeded expectations for the price It's a great deal and would come back!

The happy hour special is so worth it. The drinks are delicious and half off - also where else can…read moreyou get $3 beer? The pork gyoza is so nicely fried and yummy. Sushi rolls come in 4 pieces but they are generously portioned. Definitely come for happy hour!!

Amazing!!! I don't live in New York, but was there for work and was hosting a lunch and learn for…read moremy partner account. They were sandwiched out, and I don't blame them. They requested sushi and this place did not disappoint! We got two platters and the presentation was so beautiful! Imagine walking into a meeting with these, people were impressive! And the taste and freshness were on point! They have us PLENTY of soy sauce and spicy mayo. Definitely recommend you checking them out! Worth it!

I went with a friend and a young man with developmental disabilities who I work with. The staff…read morethere was incredibly respectful and made us feel very welcome. Regarding the sushi, it tasted very fresh. We got the Laguna roll, Salmon Avacado roll, and a Poke bowl. They accommodated our request to get the salmon in the sushi cooked. The food came out in a reasonable amount of time. The restaurant was clean, the outdoor area looked really nice and it was just a great environment to eat in. We will definitely be returning!

Great neighborhood spot offering relaxing atmosphere and plenty of Japanese options at reasonable…read moreprices. Portions are decent and fresh. Sam the chef extraordinaire is great at cutting the fish and creating tasty hand rolls, they also offer yummy hot specialties like hamachi.

This neighborhood sushi restaurant is the best I have been to. I'm a vegetarian, and Sam, the…read morechef, is friendly, hard-working, and offers food at great prices. He is always helpful in accommodating my needs. I can't recommend them highly enough.

While this place always has a line, it is for good reason - this place is a great ambience with…read moregood food at an affordable price (granted it is a bit loud)! My friend and I shared the kimchi cream udon and the pork katsudon. The kimchi cream udon was extremely rich, but I loved the pieces of shrimp in there, and it was the perfect amount of spiciness. The katsudon was alright, but nothing special. I will definitely come back for the price and convenience!

We went to Izakaya Mew on a Friday night and waited around 45 minutes, which is pretty typical for…read morethis spot. Once we were seated, service was quick, and our dishes came out pretty fast. The salmon don is always a favorite. The salmon is nicely marinated, with rich, fatty pieces. The kani cream croquettes were crispy on the outside, but the filling tasted more like clam chowder, and were quite small. The omusoba was still so good! The noodles were well seasoned, and the egg was super soft. The chicken nanban was flavorful, though the chicken was a little soggy. If you prefer your chicken to stay crispy under the sauce, this might not be your favorite. Overall, still a solid spot with a couple of favorites that keep me coming back!

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.