I believe this spot is known for their omakase. I didn't go there for the omakase instead went for their sashimi and ramen. Also tried the karrage and the crispy rice. I wasn't a fan of their crispy rice. The spicy ramen wasn't that great either. But I doubt that's what they specialize in so Ill give them a benefit of the doubt. The service was great and this place seems like where people in the neighborhood all gather to hangout. They take pictures with the chef and staff. No one seems to be in a rush to leave after their meal is done. We stayed until it closed as well. read more

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One of my favorite go to omakase places in Queens. Service is great. Chef and waitress are very kind. They are people of few words but kind nonetheless. Never busy whenever I go. It's still a restaurant but has a bar in the back for you to have omakase. I have been doing the omakase for 2 (14 pieces with appetizers and ice cream ) and I always leave feeling full. read more

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Came here on a recommendation from a friend. This is an incredible little omakase spot that should have a lot more attention! For only $60, you get a 10 course omakase that comes with a hand roll at the end and your choice of soup or ice cream. This is quite a deal compared to all the $100+ places that give you even less some times. You can opt to get a table if you want too but my group sat at the bar. There is a chalkboard behind the chef on which all the courses are listed so you can remember. Our chef was also generous and gave us a little bonus piece each at the end, which was very kind. Overall, a lovely quaint and affordable omakase restaurant which I will certainly be returning to. read more

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Quiet but high quality sushi restaurant with great prices. They even offer a $60 omakase, which is such a steal, you should call your lawyer before partaking. For the non-sushi inclined, Sake Kawa has good ramen and chicken karaage that are worth your while. Overall, it's excellent food and exceptional value. And I, for one, appreciate that it's below the radar enough (at least for now) that you can walk-in and get a table without needing to call ahead for a reservation. read more

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Sake Kawa is outstanding! The best omakase I've had in recent memory by farrrr. Flown out all the way from Japan, you can taste the level of quality they provide. I also love their peppered tuna very much, they are very kind people. Please give them a try!! read more

Sake Kawa - Peppered tuna - Sushi Bars Near Me - Astoria, New York

Very fresh fish and delicious oysters for appetizers! Staff very friendly and attentive. The ambiance was nice, originally we reserved the sushi bar but when we arrived they said 7 ppl couldn't fit so sat at the table. Was a bit bummed as I always enjoy to sit at the bar, next time. read more

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Was running errands around Astoria and stumbled across this spot while looking for lunch. From the outside, it looks like a regular neighborhood Japanese restaurant, but once you walk in, you'll find a cozy space with plenty of tables and small sushi counters. We initially planned to do the $60 omakase, but ended up upgrading to the $210 option for two people--and wow, it was absolutely worth it. Chef Alex took his time crafting each piece with care. The selection included familiar choices like fluke, amberjack, and madai, but the freshness was exceptional--truly some of the best I've had in the area. Service was also fantastic--warm, attentive, and made us feel right at home. It's honestly a hidden gem. Surprised it wasn't busier, because the quality here really stands out. I'll definitely be back and hope more people discover this place--it deserves the love! read more

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Reading the reviews makes me wonder if maybe we just chose the wrong items Food (3/5): - friend ordered sushi, I ordered miso ramen - miso ramen was just ok. I did quite like the beef but I thought the broth and the noodles didn't quite hit the spot for me Service (5/5): - we came on a day that wasn't very busy so service was quite good Ambiance (5/5): - good for large groups or something casual Originally wasn't planning to come back, but might give it another chance for their omakase which seems to be what most people come for read more

Sake Kawa - Miso Ramen - Sushi Bars Near Me - Astoria, New York

My go to sushi delivery spot!! I love the Fancy Q roll as a tuna lover. Spicy tuna avocado inside with pepper tuna and avocado on top, drizzled with spicy mayo and eel sauce and topped with tobiko and crunch. There's also a seared salmon roll in the store menu that was delicious too. I've had their omakase in the store too and dined in once too. Sad that they're not more popular as a dine in option because the fish is actually quite fresh and there's great options for a no-frills omakase in Astoria. Does not feel pretentious and just delicious simple sushi! read more

Sake Kawa - Seared salmon special roll on top, fancy Q in the middle and a spicy salmon on the bottom - Sushi Bars Near Me - Astoria, New York

Yesssss!!!! A delicious and reasonably priced amazing Omakase right in queens! No need to go drop $300pp on a manhattan omakase anymore, just some to Sake Kawa. Plus you can BYOB! read more

My wife, daughter, and I were in the mood for sushi, so we decided to stop by Sake Kawa. My wife ordered the shrimp tempura roll and rock shrimp tempura (which I, unfortunately, forgot to snap a picture of), while our daughter went for five pieces of unagi. I opted for the omakase. The staff was incredibly friendly and attentive. At one point, when our daughter had just one piece left but didn't want to finish it, they kindly encouraged her to take the last bite--which we really appreciated. Overall, we thoroughly enjoyed our meal, and we'll definitely be coming back! read more

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I came for omakase and when i walked in, and i didnt expect much. The decor seemed more like a takeout sushi place. My wife and I had the omakase here anyway since our other pick was closed for lunch. When we had the first bite, we were pleasantly surprised. There wasnt too much garnishing to try to mask anything. The sushi was actually really fresh and delectable. Every bite was delicious and the chefs recommendation for sake was also excellent. read more

Opted for the 210$ omakase for two package this time and the difference between this package and the regular omakase is quite significant and well worth it. Initially my friend and I were going to do the omakase deluxe, but after doing some quick math, we realized it was a mere $15 difference for a few more tasty pieces and appetizers. This entire package came with 16 pieces, 2 appetizers (jalapeño scallop caviar + and peppery tuna tataki), a piece of uni sushi for each person, miso soup AND an ice cream of your choice. We were extremely satiated and stuffed after this meal. Each nigiri piece was delicious with a generous serving of fish to rice ratio. My favorite piece has to be the botan ebi piece. They serve it with a fried fish head; it's essentially a two for one deal! All the pieces were buttery, rich and melted in your mouth. Not a single piece seemed fishy at all. They played with certain condiments like ginger scallion and sambal/chili paste in a few pieces. I love how they kept it simple with specific pieces, but also enhanced the flavors of the other nigiri pieces. You don't have to opt for omakase here as they serve regular sushi here, but the omakase experience is very worth it and probably one of the best in queens. -not byob anymore. They have a good selection of sake, beer and soft drinks tho- read more

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Run don't walk to Sake Kawa!! Seriously stumbled upon such a great hidden gem in Astoria, especially if you are looking for some higher quality items. We got the $60 standard omakase and added the Big Mac hand roll and the three amigo oysters at the end. Chef Alex was amazing and super attentive. He consistently checked in with us and also took into account some of our feedback. Some of our favorite pieces were the medai, the toro with uni, the scallop, and salmon. Everything was fresh, well put together and an amazing price for what you get. Highly recommend & we will be back read more

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Ate here for lunch and dinner after work as a temporary substitute paraprofessional at P.S. 112 Q. I had brought two different orders which was the salmon bento box and fried vanilla ice cream that it tasted great and delicious. The service there was also attentive but could've been a bit better that my server was kind of rude to me of what to choose and eat. Finally, I would definitely eat and come back again next time. read more

Sake Kawa - Sushi Bars Near Me - Astoria, New York

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Our latest visit, we got the mini chirashi set with spicy miso ramen and the sweethearts roll. The roll itself was fine, but the set was really bad. The rice in the chirashi was barely seasoned and not that fresh it seemed, and the ramen was the worst ramen I've had in NYC. I had it before so I'm not sure what happened, but it was so watery without flavor that we ended up not finishing it (and I HATE wasting food). Lesson learned is to stick with the sushi here. read more

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The best sushi spot in the neighborhood. Their fish is fresh and reasonably priced for the quality you get. My favorite is the Hamachi Kama (Yellowtail) appetizer. This is my go to sushi spot in all of Astoria. read more

Came here for lunch with a friend and had their omakase for two. It was super fresh and so delicious. There was also a lot of variety of seafood, and each dish was well thought out and greatly paired. The ambiance is nice and clean. The chef was really nice and friendly! I would totally recommend coming here to get good sushi~ read more

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I've been a customer for over 7 years! The omakase is delicious, creative, and affordable. The seafood is always fresh. Chef Alex and the staff are friendly and welcoming. read more

Just wondering how I found this place now! Wanting to eat omakase with a 6 month old baby is difficult. Found this place by luck and decided to risk it. I mean, who cares if the baby starts wailing and ruins the entire omakase experience right? Mama still gotta eat! Jk :) As soon as we walked in with our baby, the staff was promptly accommodating. Can we scream VIP service? Yes, that's exactly how it was. Got seated by the sushi bar with our baby in the stroller. The staff immediately took away two seats at the counter to make room for our baby. We ordered the omakase for two as well additional a la cart from the chef's menu (bc it was that delicious). I'm not a sushi snob, but I definitely know a good sushi if it's fresh or not and this place has definitely one of the best fresh pieces from I've been to. Thank you, chef Alex and staff! read more

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Ordered: Seaweed Salad (~$7) Rock Shrimp (~$12): with spicy mayo on the side Any 3 Classic Rolls (~$19): Yellowtail Scallion Roll, Salmon Avocado Roll, Spicy Tuna Roll (comes with Miso Soup) Aya's take: All my years living in Astoria and I had no idea Sake Kawa existed! They offer omakase here but we just came for their regular menu. We started off with the Rock Shrimp which here, was basically popcorn shrimp with a side of spicy mayo. Usually it's tossed together, so I wasn't a big fan of their take on this. The Seaweed Salad is my go-to; it was fresh, cold, and went well my sushi. I also enjoyed the Miso Soup - the broth was nice and warm and I liked the small bits of tofu in every sip. All 3 Rolls were clearly well-made. The fish was fresh and the rolls weren't overly packed with rice. 18 rolls for ~$19 comes out to about $1/piece. There are definitely better prices in Astoria, but the quality somewhat justifies it. Good try overall! read more

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Honestly a delicious and affordable omakase in LIC/Astoria! The ambience isn't the most aesthetic but I'm glad that I don't have to travel far for quality sushi. This was my second time here but I took two of my friends here for their first omakase and they loved it! Our chef was attentive and made their experience so enjoyable. We opted for the $60 option, which included 10 pieces of sushi, a handroll and soup or ice cream. Some of the highlights were the ika, scallop, salmon and of course wagyu and toro. For the price point, I would say it was worth it as the menu included quality ingredients although I wasn't totally full after the meal. One thing I would say Sake Kawa lacked was the service with the waitress. We ordered a bottle of wine but she simply handed us the bottle and didn't even pour for us all night. Regardless, I still highly recommend! read more

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It is right by the subway station, so it was super easy to get here on a Friday. However, this place is known for omakase, so sitting at the bar is usually reserved for that, make sure to say which you are there for, or there is confusion. Overall, the food was good, but the nigari is priced at 1 piece and not two like I am used to. So the order for nigari will be like omakase style, and it might be cheaper to do the $50 or $80 omakase. They do have larger rolls that are an average $15, which were tasty, and the plates/bentos looked sizeable. For the price, it is not too expensive, but I would not order nigari to go in the future and opt for larger rolls. read more

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A gem in Astoria - the best sushi in New York City with freshest ingredients and super friendly staff. Worth a train ride. Unbeatable prices for high quality food! read more

Sake Kawa - Spicy seaweed salad and salmon skin salad - Sushi Bars Near Me - Astoria, New York

We decided to order from Sake Kawa because of its high ratings, and of course we regretted our decision. We ordered Sushi Sashimi Combo with Salad ($33) and Any 3 Rolls with Salad ($22). We went with Yellowtail Jalapeño, Spicy Tuna and Eel Avocado rolls. Salad came with just romaine lettuce which is weird. I usually expect some mixed greens. Sushi rolls were sloppy. It was like they were rushing to roll them with less rice. As for Sashimi, I've had better elsewhere. I spent $60 and expected something better than this. Perhaps I ordered from the wrong restaurant. It leaves a lot to be desired. Smdh. read more

Sake Kawa - Sushi Sashimi Combo Any 3 Rolls - Sushi Bars Near Me - Astoria, New York

Didn't have the pleasure of dining in at Sake Kawa but decided to order their omakase takeout and it was incredibly fresh and delicious. Highly recommend !! read more

Superb experience at Sake Kawa tonight! $210 for the "Omakase for 2" which included 14 pieces, 2 appetizers. Got a bottle of sake for $19 (great price) and had a fabulous night overall! No wait on a Friday night at 7:00PM. Would recommend for date night! Pretty casual for omakase, but they do have a regular menu offerings as well. read more

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Everything from the food to service was excellent. It's was an omakase for two 18 course plus appetizer and dessert with a special made hand roll at the end. Completely amazing is an under statement. Definitely coming back dor my birthday dinner! I wish there was a six star rating. read more

Quiet and clean place. The waitress was nice and kindly assisted us in opening our ramune soda, somehow we couldn't push down the marble with our own strength, lol. The food was good and seemed fresh! The rolls were big portions and not overly filled with rice either. I think our favorite roll of the night was the fancy q roll as it had double tuna with avocado. We would come back! read more

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Just happened upon it while walking. A real find. Super fresh sushi. Egg and pork in ramen were perfectly cooked; good diversity of ingredients without overkill. read more

A very unassuming-looking sushi place. I have come here 3 times for the deluxe omakase and I am really hesitant to share this place If you want to have a very decent omakase that doesn't cost a ridiculous amount and is well prepared and very tasty then this is it. We usually get the large bottle of sake with it too. We have never been disappointed. The service is very friendly and attentive and overall experience has been good enough for me to return a few times!! read more

Very solid omakase. $80/pp for deluxe menu that comes with 15 pieces and choice of either miso soup or ice cream. No frill place. Fish were fresh! read more

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4.5 stars BYOB is awesome. This sushi rolls are so fresh and the service is really friendly! The nigiris are a hit or miss. The fatty tuna was a nice surprise but the other dishes weren't that remarkable. That being said it's still a good deal for $23 I took off 0.5 stars because the ambiance was lacking a bit and the interior were pretty no-frills read more

Sake Kawa - Dragon roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Astoria, New York

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- good foods (ordered 3 rolls, sushi sashimi combo- served with soup /salad) - open Thanksgiving Day - delivery on time read more

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Completely unassuming Omakase spot! Chef is always serves fresh delicious fish! One of our favorite local spots. -Mandy read more

Very fresh fish. Very reasonable Omakase cost of $55 or $80. Uni was good, but I especially enjoyed the toro + yellowfish. The red bean ice cream had no flavor. read more

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WOW this was my first Omakase experience and it was amazing!!!! I learned so much and everything was so unique and delicious. 100000/10 I recommend and will definitely be coming back. The flavors were so thoughtful and the quality of fish was really nice. Do yourself a favor and get your butt over here. read more

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Sometimes its better to post photos and talk less. omasake for two, yes please. Look at the photos and you be the judge! read more

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We wanted sushi and ramen. My friend had heard about this Japanese restaurant and wanted to try their sushi rolls. She ordered three rolls, tuna, salmon, and eel avocado roll with ginger. I ordered miso ramen, which contains noodles and ground pork. We agree that both dishes were good. The price for the meal was about $31+, excluding tip, which was good value for money. The restaurant is clean though the service can be a little formal. The day we arrived, the restaurant was almost empty. We came here for lunch and could eat our meals in less than an hour. Overall a good experience Sake Kawa is not the best Japanese restaurant in Astoria, but still good. Note we were not advised about any lunch specials! read more

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What a gem! We did the omakase meal ($210 for 2 people, 19 courses) and every piece we got was so so SOOO good! None of the pieces were fishy at all. On top of that, Chef Alex was so kind and friendly. I highly recommend this place if you're looking for something yummy and won't break the bank. read more

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