Incredible kaisendon and worth the hype. I think the bowl could've used a little soy sauce (?) but after adding the dashi it was perfect. It was my first time having this viral dish and it didn't disappoint. Would like to try all the other apps next time even tho the Nihonkai was delicious and would have again read more

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YUMM - I'm glad I got to try this spot when it was Taberu Nomu before they rebranded. I will say that I do miss their previously larger menu that had a more donburi offerings, but their chirashi bowls still HITT, nonetheless. I got their $28 bowl which comes with hamachi with a nice yuzu dressing and a full bowl with Ikura and uni. I feel like this was such a great price and value for all the fish variety in the bowl. Midway through, we requested for Dashi broth to be added to our bowl (at no extra price) for a homey finish, MMM. Their bathroom is a bit sus and looks to be in a shared hallway with the next door residence building, but does the job. Overall, would still return for a reliable spot with fresh fish! read more

Suki Desu - Front bowl: $25 ; Back bowls: $28 - Sushi Bars Near Me - New York, New York

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Excellent place for yummy sashimi / grilled eel rice bowls! Stumbled upon this place and was so pleasantly surprised by how good it was. I got the unadon (grilled eel) with finely shredded egg, fish eggs. The grilled eel was really big, it spilled over the sides of the bowl. It was tender and had a delicious soy sauce glaze. Pour soy sauce, mix everything up, and enjoy. When you are halfway done, ask for broth. They pour it into your bowl and you finish your meal with a soup. My son got the chirashidon (raw fish & seafood chopped up) with the hamachi (yellowtail) & sesame sauce. The yellowtail with sesame sauce was delicious! He enjoyed the chirashidon and was delighted by the soup version of the dish. The ambiance is classic Japanese bar seating. Service is friendly, but a little slow as they only have one server and the bar is very long to walk around. read more

I'm constantly in search of food that reminds me of my trip to Japan (Tsujihan still makes my mouth water), and Suki Desu checks one of those boxes. Their menu is pretty simple: they have three separate kaisendon / rice bowls with different topping options, and they're all delicious and reasonably priced for New York. The fish is really fresh and delicious, and the sauce is yummy, though I do feel like they could've had a little bit more. Once you've finished greater than 75% of your bowl, you can ask to add dashi to your bowl, which somewhat cooks the raw fish it makes it for a delicious brothy experience. The restaurant itself is pretty small, with counter seating only, but it was perfect for a spontaneous weeknight dinner with a friend. I believe that they only do walk-ins, but we had no wait around 6 PM on Monday. read more

Suki Desu - So delicious! - Sushi Bars Near Me - New York, New York

The food was absolutely amazing, the fish was fresh. The service was prompt and attentive, the ambiance was pleasant. I would 1,000% come back here. read more

I was really missing the kaisendon I had at tsujihan in Japan, and it's a crime how there are only like 2 places in NYC that have this available. We came here right for reopening time at 4pm on a Thursday and it was empty. The employees actually didn't arrive until a few minutes after, so we kind of panicked because of how much we had to pay for parking. It is a very small space, just counters, and they are pretty quick with your food after you order. We got the mixed tartare with the wasabi chips, which was tasty. My husband liked it so much he ordered an extra of this. We wanted to get the most expensive bowl option with uni, but they were sadly out, so we opted for the next tier down. The fish was fresh, and I liked that there were small pieces of squid for the texture. It comes with two huge slabs of fresh yellowtail with a nice sesame sauce. After you finish half your bowl, you can put it on the counter and they pour in some warm broth. I think this experience is comparable to Tsujihan in Japan, but the broth was not quite as hearty and comforting as the sea bream broth used in Japan. The pricing here was shockingly reasonable, especially for NYC--only $28 for the priciest kaisendon option. The service is quiet but quite attentive, and the ambience is okay, chairs are not that comfortable and the bathroom was so tiny and cramped and kind of gross. I get that restaurants in nyc have limited space sometimes, but I chose to hold it even with an hour drive home, and I think that says something. I would still visit this place every week if it was close to me. read more

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Love it. Super yummy and clean and they give a good amount of fish! Service here is super attentive also!

This place might be like top 3 for me right now in Chelsea. It's a super intimate and slim-shaped restaurant, kind of like that Brandy Melville in Paris with the teeny door. I got the $28 kaisendon and the addition of dashi once you've finished half the bowl is so magical. It's like two meals for the price of one. The fish was super fresh and the sauce they used on the rice was so good. The dashi was so umami, and a little salty so it paired well with the rice and remaining fish. The hamachi on the side was super yummy too! Also the staff here is so sweet! They offered my friend an extra serving of rice and dashi once he finished his meal. read more

Suki Desu - No.3 Fresh from the sea - Sushi Bars Near Me - New York, New York

If you're looking for a cozy spot to warm up this winter, I highly recommend checking out Suki Desu's new Chelsea location. The space feels intimate and perfect for cold days when you just want something comforting and delicious. We started with a bottle of Yuzu Omoi, which was lightly sweet and paired nicely with everything we ordered. For appetizers, the unagi tamago completely surprised me it's not something I usually go for, but this version was so well balanced and flavorful. The tuna tartare came with wasabi nori chips that had the perfect kick, and the tuna carpaccio with botan ebi, scallop, and salmon roe was incredibly fresh and generously portioned. For mains, we ordered the unadon and the kaisendon. I got the kaisendon with fresh salmon, sweet shrimp, ikura, and hamachi in a rich sesame oil sauce. They had run out of uni, but added extra ikura instead. The set came with hamachi that was buttery and coated in a nutty sesame dressing which was delicious. Halfway through, they pour in hot dashi, transforming it into a cozy comforting winter bowl. Really recommend this spot for your next night out! read more

Suki Desu - Sushi Bars Near Me - New York, New York

Can't beat this lunch deal!! Walk-ins accepted - went on a Saturday around 1:30 and was seated immediately. They were super attentive, filling our tea and water very frequently. Counter seating - very simply decorated. Fish was fresh and flavors were delicious. read more

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Was recommended this spot by friends and it did not disappoint! I got their biggest bowl which was $28 and worth it when you compare it to the prices you'd typically encounter in the city. They ran out of uni at that time, but offered extra of whichever topping of my choice. The fish itself tasted fresh and paired with the rice was just the perfect bite. The rice was nicely seasoned and they add on soup at the end which I thought made it a really fun and unique experience. It certainly fills you up! read more

Suki Desu - Sushi Bars Near Me - New York, New York

I had always wanted to try Suki Desu, but their UES location was always too busy.... but now they've also opened a spot in Chelsea! I went on a rainy day, and this was the perfect meal! The waitstaff was nice and attentive, and the food came out quickly. It's a perfect spot for solo diners! Suki Desu has a streamlined menu that focuses on what they do best: seafood. I got their $28 kaisendon, and it was super tasty! They pile on a ton of fresh fish and seafood, and encourage you to try it without soy sauce first. Once you're halfway through your meal, or mainly have rice left, you can also ask them to put in a savoury broth into your dish, similar to an ochazuke, which gives your meal a nice, comforting finish. Only thing I'd recommend, is getting one of the cheaper bowls. The main different between the most expensive one is the uni, which came out pretty small, and wasn't that worth it in my opinion. The bowl itself is solid though, and a good price! All in all, you should definitely try this spot before others catch on. I'm sure once people hear more about this second location, it'll be harder to get a seat and enjoy their kaisendon! read more

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amazing value sushi bowls for $20. i left very satisfied and satiated. there are 3 options on the menu, with all the same bowl but with optional add ons. i used to be a frequent goer of taberu nomu, and i was upset to see it had recently closed. but fear not--the same team opened up their second outpost of suki desu and this concept may be even better! i loved the dashi broth that they add to the leftover rice. i was seriously so full from this. service was attentive as usual. it's a small and intimate spot, kinda reminds me of the narrow izakayas in japan. beware - the restroom seems to be shared with the rest of the building. read more

Suki Desu - Sushi Bars Near Me - New York, New York

I was really looking forward to trying Suki Desu! I've had the viral Tsujihan in Japan before and this looked similar so I was excited to try it. The service was nice and attentive, but I thought the food was just ok. The fish didn't taste super fresh in my opinion, and I thought the broth at the end was too salty read more

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I was craving some fresh fish and was glad my husband and I walked by this new location of Suki Desu. We walked in on a Sunday around 4:30pm and were seated right away. The restaurant is a little narrow, but I thought the food was good and well priced for what it is. We ordered a few apps and a kaisendon to share. Unfortunately they were out of uni at the time, but we got extra ikura which somewhat made up for it. All of the fish tasted really fresh and the dashi was flavorful. Complimentary green tea was a nice touch as well. Reminds me a lot of a famous kaisendon place that we tried in Tokyo! read more

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I ordered the No.1 Fresh From The Sea to go and both the fish and the rice were flavorless. It might have been better with soy sauce but none was provided. The soup was ok. I added it in half way through the bowl but it was not much better. I wouldn't get it again. read more

Fast service. Stool seating. Good value bara chirashi but flavor can be more balanced

Great value and very fresh! They were also very nice and friendly. Will come back to try more appetizers.