Came on a weekday lunch. There were relatively a fair number of customers but still quiet and chill. Happy hour is available on weekdays starting at 11:30am. There's a great selection of liquors and variety for cocktails, beers on tap, and mocktails. The lunch special was worth it. The quality of the food and presentation are above average. The fish was so fresh and you can really taste the quality. We ordered the pizza which was a fried scallion pancake with spicy tuna and spicy Mayo and teriyaki sauce on top. It was delicious and well balanced. We tried the otoro sushi which was really nice and fatty. The wasabi was real which is how you know a restaurant is decent quality and care about what they serve. There were regular customers that the restaurant staff would recognize and greet warmly. The servers were caring and attentive. The complimentary tea was not just your basic green tea. There was a fruity note to it. It gave me such a good impression. The only downfall is that it is not parking friendly area. Definitely use public transit if you can to save time and money on parking. I would return if parking was better. The food was great and the atmosphere was a vibe. Definitely curious to see what it's like at night. read more

Great food and drinks with some awesome lunch specials! First time I came here, I sat at the bar, as this place has a TV showing the games which is nice, and the bartenders were very friendly! The sushi was fresh and delicious, with a lot of speciality rolls available. The lunch specials are also great. I'd recommend the 3 rolls for just 18 dollars, which is a great deal! I'd recommend the spicy tuna crunch roll. Will definitely be back for their great food and the opportunity to watch games here! read more

Sapps - 3 Roll Special - Japanese Near Me - Long Island City, New York

Very very mid. I would say it's fine maybe for happy hour but the sushi was very average but the prices were reasonable. My friend found bits of paper in their sake which was very alarming and they gave us a new one after we alerted them but that was odd. Plenty of spots in this neighborhood for Asian instead! read more

Sapps - Japanese Near Me - Long Island City, New York

I've had fresher fish in sushi from almost everywhere I've tried in LIC. Skip the sushi for sure.

They have a great HH until 7pm, $6 sake! The food is tasty and fresh, I got the gantry roll with avocado & salmon, pretty filling and also had the chicken skin yakitori. The hamachi collar was good too my sister had and also tried the Katsu Don. For dessert, I recommend the matcha churros! Overall a satisfying meal and staff was so friendly, gave a little ice cream cone to my nephew which he gobbled up! Also really liked the decor, a fun laid back bar feel. read more

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LOVE this place. The selection of food is good, prices are decent, and the options are varied. It feels like a low key, first date type place. Classy but not fancy. read more

Sapps - Japanese Near Me - Long Island City, New York

Perfect spot to grab a bite after work. The sushi was nice and fresh and no wait for a weekday at dinner time. I do wish they used fresh wasabi instead of horseradish. read more

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Food drinks were decent. More importantly I have it 5 because it's was warm and welcoming to "ALL" people!

I was in the area, starving, and craving sushi. Sapps was the closest open option, so I headed in for some lunch. It's a cool industrial type vibe in here - graffiti on the walls, a bar playing sports, that kind of thing. Felt more like a brewery than a restaurant but no matter. I started with a miso soup, green salad, and green tea. All were good, and I was pleasantly surprised at how bug the green salad was. I ordered the 8 piece sushi entrée that comes with a tuna roll, which was an incredible deal for the sushi you get. These were omakase level sushi pieces for just $30. The flavor combinations were incredible, and I especially loved the ones that tasted like the tops were a little charred. Service was fast and friendly. I'd definitely come back here if I'm in the area again. read more

Sapps - 8 piece sushi combo - Japanese Near Me - Long Island City, New York

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I got this place delivery with my friend as she moved in and it was a nice, quick spot for some sushi! We got two combo rolls and they were all pretty solid. Each came with your choice of salad or soup, and they were good sides! read more

Sapps - Combo rolls - Japanese Near Me - Long Island City, New York

Friendly service with unfortunately mediocre food. Ordered the pork katsu curry -- the portion of katsu is small while the beef curry itself lacks flavor and has tough beef. Likely won't be coming back. read more

Sapps - Japanese Near Me - Long Island City, New York

Cool ambiance. Pretty extensive menu. This place has a local sushi joint feel with high end fish selections like toro on the menu. Everything was made very well. Fried squid legs had a nice crunch. Very tasty but nothing special. Crispy rice with tuna was excellent. Sushi pieces a la cart are fresh. Also got the veggie tempura and yaki udon. Overall, everything is good... just nothing special. Service is attentive and friendly. read more

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Ate here today after work as a substitute paraprofessional at P.S. 234 Q. I had brought and ate the karaage chicken and shishito peppers for an appetizer, got the rib eye teriyaki steak to be cooked medium rare with a side of white rice as an entree and assorted ice cream (green tea, vanilla and red bean) with crunchy granola that it tasted super good and delicious. The service there was also attentive and thanks to the server Darrell to get my orders right. I couldn't agree more. Finally, I would definitely eat and come back again next time! :) read more

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Reliable sushi and yakitori restaurant in LIC where you likely won't ever have to wait long for a table or for your takeout order. It's casual but cute enough inside for a casual date or hangout. There's standard wooden chairs and tables throughout the dining area but also leather stools and booths in the waiting area. The exposed brick walls and projector behind the bar give the industrial space character. At a spot like this, I love ordering a Sapporo on tap. Draught Japanese beer just hits when it's fresh. No other drinks complement the likes of takoyaki and deep fried special rolls either, it's just science. I think you can't go wrong with whatever you order here, but I especially liked the crispy rice with spicy tuna, crunchy spicy scallop roll, and the firecracker. Prices are reasonable and their kitchen is quick. Not the most memorable meal but they fully deliver on their promises. Solid Japanese restaurant. read more

Sapps is a spacious izakaya with bar seating and a variety of tables to accommodate diners and parties of all shapes and sizes. My preferred move is to sit at the bar where I can enjoy the attention of the bartenders, all of whom are knowledgeable, polite, and offer terrific service. Ask them about happy hour specials (the hot sake is a must) or inquire about the various food items on the menu. This is a perfect spot to drink, eat, and catch up with old acquaintances or new friends. As the name would imply, this is a great place to get a nice cold Sapporo draft. Pair it with some yakitori (the tsukune is my favorite) or takowasa (cold chopped octopus in wasabi). The sushi offerings are approachable and satisfying, with a few specialties, such as the sushi pizza, which can make a nice compromise for those who aren't too familiar with sushi but want to give it a try. The fish quality and preparation are always satisfying, occasionally outstanding. This is a perfectly fine place for a lone patron, but it's also wonderful for parties of two. I consider that to be the ideal number of people to sit at the bar and catch up over the course of several rounds of drinks and shared plates of food. This could also be a nice date spot and of course parties of four or more can have a great time seated in the dining area. Personally, the action is best at the bar, where one can savor the moment and allow themselves the gratification of becoming part of the environment. read more

Sapps - Tako Wasabi (delicious!) - Japanese Near Me - Long Island City, New York

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Got the katsu curry rice and the nabeyaki udon which were both were yummy! Came here on a Saturday night and the service was fast and efficient! The ambiance was casual and clean. Would definitely visit again to try the other foods! read more

Sapps - Katsu curry and nabeyaki udon - Japanese Near Me - Long Island City, New York

Such a cute place, so well designed. Sushi lunch special of three rolls was served with a fresh big salad. The portion was large enough to share and the fish was extremely fresh. The staff was super friendly and consistently checking on us. They also have a happy hour. read more

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Food- excellent flavor profile Service- attentive and friendly Ambiance- lovely and inviting read more

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I got carry out on a rainy day and it was great! Packaged well and kept the fried food fried (not soggy) in the udon dish. I enjoyed the soup and a sushi roll very much. The price was fitting and I really liked this meal! read more

I've had this spot many times over the past 7yrs. I think it's pretty good for the options we have within mile range from this spot It's cute and casual inside. Friendly staff I always get a Kani salad. I've had a few items here, love the chicken karrage, pork katsu, spicy tuna roll, spicy crab roll, the tuna loco roll, yellowtail scallion, and spider roll are usually the ones I get most often. read more

Cute Japanese restaurant with great cocktails! I enjoyed dinner here with friends. We ordered the rock shrimp and takoyaki for appetizers. I recommend both! My boyfriend ordered a salad and for $5 it was large. Honestly it was as big as a lunch-size portion for me! I ordered the Nabeyaki udon. This udon soup came in a hot stone bowl. I loved how everything was kept very hot, but the udon noodles didn't overcook, and was the perfect consistency throughout the meal. It came with a lot of other ingredients, and the shrimp tempura that came with this dish was also great. My friends and I all enjoyed our cocktails. I ordered the lychee martini and it was quite strong. They have fair prices for cocktails here, cheaper than average in Manhattan! Would come back here again! read more

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Good, conveniently located Japanese restaurant at a reasonable price in LIC. Pretty spacious inside- no wait. I would recommend trying their specialty rolls and the drink menu is quite good too. read more

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Sushi was good! Nice spot and good atmosphere. Great gyoza and fresh. They also have happy hour.

Classic Japanese fare in a cool, industrial setting- kinda makes you feel like you're in a brewery. Service was attentive and friendly. The menu is quite extensive! Had the Green Salad, Rock Shrimp, and Takoyaki to start, and had the Pork Katsu Curry as my main. Would recommend them all. I was pleasantly surprised by the size of the salad- it's cheap and easily serves two! read more

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My first time here and it was lovely. It had just opened when I got there so it wasn't busy yet. Service was great either way. My aunt had asked about a certain dish and the manager came over, without being asked to, to explain the dish. Awesome service The food was good and presentation were all good. Delicious. I'll be back to explore the menu a bit more. read more

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I work across the street from Sapps on Sundays. Today I ordered a spicy, miso ramen to go. I paid just over seventeen dollars for the tiniest bowl of ramen ever. I didn't feel real good about that. Sapps is cute inside and there's a great full bar but their prices are unreasonable. I really like their appetizers too- the shrimp tempura is delicious. None of it is worth the price though. read more

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I really like the vibe of this place. Whether it is in purpose or not, it's got the feel of a speakeasy. Probably because of the narrow entrance and the drapery that covers the entrance. It may also be easy to miss because of the construction next door. However, don't skip it! I had lunch here today and the food flavor and value are both excellent. I got the Teriyaki Salmon bento box at the recommendation of the bartender and it was flavorful as it was plentiful. I don't know how they do it but the skin was crispy while the salmon was moist and full of teriyaki flavor. Along with the salad, miso, rice, and dumplings... I was really full. All for $16! read more

Sapps - Salmon Teriyaki Bento Box Lunch Special - Delish! - Japanese Near Me - Long Island City, New York

Came here for my friend's party. The food is great, service is outstanding. They go above and beyond, ensure our party is well taken care of. They are very accomodating to our needs. Thank you so much! read more

Great casual japanese spot. Got the 3 roll lunch special of salmon, crunchy spicy tuna, and crunchy spicy salmon. The space was well decorated and clean - staff were very attentive and fast given how busy they were around lunchtime. No complaints at all about the sushi and drinks looked bussin. read more

Sapps - 3 roll lunch special - salmon, crunchy spicy tuna, crunchy spicy salmon - Japanese Near Me - Long Island City, New York

I think this is probably the best Japanese restaurant in LIC. I always have the best time here. The food is good, and the staff are very friendly and attentive. It is authentic Japanese food. I always have to have my fave dishes. The nabiyaki udon and shrimp tempura are amazing! I like the atmosphere and the dark lighting in here. It really sets the mood. I also think the portions are decent and they're not overly expensive either. Check this place out and support them. read more

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This is pretty much my favorite restaurant. I come for lunch about once a week . Customer service is always warm and friendly . Food is tasty and reasonably priced. I usually do the bento box . But everything is good. Drinks are also great. Restaurant is trendy and clean . Consistently good restaurant read more

Great vibe! Not the usual sushi spot decor. A bit moody with soft lighting, and has more of a bar vibe (they do actually have a bar that is pretty busy, too), but it works! The music sets a good mood, without being too much. But of course it's about the food for a sushi spot. Excellent quality fish! That's the most important thing. It's not the cheapest sushi spot but the quality and experience are worth every penny. read more

I love Sapps! My neighborhood sushi joint that has consistently delicious sushi, tempura, miso soup, and drinks! I love their cocktails! My husband and I love to stop by and watch the game at the bar while eating sushi. The bartender there is very nice too. All the staff are very attentive and hospitality is great! They usually don't have a wait but are consistently busy. They have a great matcha green tea churro dessert that is sooo delicious too. My go to sushi roll here is their scallop roll, it's just so tasty! I dig the ambience here too. Always a good time. read more

Had some very tasty japanese food at Sapps in LIC. I was a fan of the apps we ordered: tako wasabi, rock shrimp, miso cod, skewers. The rock shrimp especially was a standout. Alsoo you can never go wrong with the sushi + sashimi platter, just look at those thick cuts of fish read more

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Recently tried out Sapps with some friends as it's a pretty casual place and you usually don't need to make any reservations. There's ample seating and a pretty extensive menu so it's a good place for larger parties. If you're looking for some Japanese food that won't break the bank, Sapps is the place to go. While the prices are reasonable, you get what you pay for because I ordered some classic sushi rolls and the fish was just mediocre. One of my friends tried the katsu and he liked his dish, so maybe I'll try that next time. Service was fast and friendly. Overall, it's a decent place to go to if you want some affordable Japanese food but don't expect the meal to be mind blowing. read more

Very serviceable and good location with good amount of food options. Dinning area is well rounded as well.

Stopped by for lunch on a weekday - I ordered the 3 rolls for $16 lunch special that they had (salmon, spicy tuna crunchy spicy salmon). I was pleasantly surprised with the quality of all the fish - the crunchy roll was also a very interesting use of larger pieces of (rice crackers?) instead of smaller pieces mixed more thoroughly inside the salmon. Also, the amount of fish was very generous, e.g. each bite of the salmon roll was basically two bites of salmon because it would fall out when eating. The ambience is a bit odd, I would say - seems like they are going for a certain post-industrial aesthetic that personally did not vibe well with the food in question. Anyways, would come again for the lunch specials. read more

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Cute, modern vibes. Amazing drink list. You can get anything lychee flavored and I had a lychee mojito that I wish was more lychee forward. Service fast and friendly. Food quality is great. Definitely would recommend as a date venue. read more

Sapps - Chirashi - Japanese Near Me - Long Island City, New York

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I love the interior! Dimly lit. You can see chefs in the back making the orders, bar in the front. The two sections are visually divided by a room protruding into the dining area, the exterior has been spray painted. The space feels both posh and industrial. My friend and I each ordered a drink and a roll. Unfortunately do not remember the name of everything we ordered. I know we got the lychee martini and the gantry, both were good. My friend commented on how lychee flavored drinks often have an artificial taste but this one didn't. There is more drink than fits the glass and as part of the experience, the waiter/bartender poured my drink at the table with the shaker and left the shaker on the table for me to finish at my pace. I would come back for the ambiance :) read more

Sapps - Japanese Near Me - Long Island City, New York

Ordered takeout here with my friends. We got the below dishes. The rolls were pretty average, nothing really stood out. The sushi and sashimi set for 2 was not that great honestly. The sashimi pieces tasted extremely fishy for some reason. Maybe it was just our sashimi pieces but I wouldn't get that again. The servers who took our order were nice and we waited 20-25 mins for our order. There are other sushi places in the area that may be tastier but my experience here was very average. read more

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