We are very fond of sushi as a family. The progeny have been enjoying tekka maki and negihama maki ever since they had enough chompers to gum them up. And before that, they ingested some very nice omakase meals in utero. For years, we've had a tradition of ordering makizushi by delivery just about every Friday night. It's what the progeny have come to call "Friday night food." We have a few go-tos for Friday night food, but on a whim -- mostly because it popped up on a food delivery app we use and we're susceptible to advertising -- we decided to try a new place: Suki Ichiro. I knew only that it's located on the Upper East Side and a stand-alone establishment, not part of a chain; it offers a number of different "party platters" that allow customers to choose which rolls they want included; it's inexpensive (a 12 roll party platter was only $84); and online reviews seemed to be both positive and real, not written by paid shills. I'm so glad we went with it. For our "Party Platter A," we selected twelve classic maki, mostly involving yellowtail, tuna, avocado, and cucumber in different combinations. (We're hidebound traditionalists and find ingredients like spicy mayo and salmon to be new-fangled abominations.) To our happy surprise, the maki was of excellent quality for this price point. The yellowtail and tuna neta were all non-fishy. (Hah, I realize what I just wrote.) Obviously, they weren't as flavorful or well cut as what you'd find at a spendier, medium- or upper-tier establishment, but for Friday night food... it wasn't too shabby! Avocado included in rolls was ripe, cucumber and other vegetables were fresh. The rice was proper, short-grained sushi rice, prepared to a good texture. Although it was seasoned with a touch more vinegar and sugar than what a serious itamae might use, nothing was beyond the realm of reason. It's so nice to shoot completely blind and find a place like Suki Ichiro. read more

Suki Ichiro Restaurant - (L)Party Platter (A)-Classic Roll with 12 rolls - Sushi Bars Near Me - New York, New York

Great dinner. Ordered salmon bento box 22.50. They give you free appetizer if over 50 dollars. Very accommodating if you have special requests. read more

My bro has been craving for sushi so we decided to come here because it's in the area and the price look reasonable. Upon entry, the place is decided with wooden table and cushion chairs. The decoration was minimal but clean. The waitress brought over menu and water immediately. We decided to order the sashimi regular and maki combo C. The dishes were quickly prepared and arrived at our table. The fish looked and tasted fresh from the salad, miso soup, to the rolls and fish slices. The only slight feedback is that the waitresses should always have eyes on the customers just in case. The staff were talking and it took a minutes to get their attention. Overall service & food is wonderful here for the price. Euros come back! read more

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Ordered delivery from their website and $15 for tip. Apparently they didn't communicate this to the delivery guy, who stood in my doorway accusing me of lying and telling me I had to pay tip in cash, which I didn't have. He stood there and called the restaurant to verify with a look like he like he was going to catch me lying. Insanity. Never order from here unless you want a shakedown for a tip you've already paid. Try one of the many other sushi restaurants in the neighborhood. read more

The service here was so good. They consistently refilled waters, took dirty dishes and trash away and were overall very kind. They have a lunch menu 11 am to 3 pm and it was a great deal. We had sushi and a bento box and both were amazing. Also very nice inside. read more

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It's always such a pleasure to deal with such commensurate professionals. Despite being unable to contact them from noon 'til 5pm for some unknown communications reasons, which I am sure was neither theirs or mine in the making. Most probably cause by the impending cosmic rays of the Aurora borealis. Hehehe ! They realized I'd been attempting to contact them and sent me their email address. Finally after we'd resolved the matter - they proceeded to make the most amazingly delicious meal for me and my date - promptly delivered by a superbly metallic black thermal gear clad young lady - of whom I could only enjoy seeing her lovely eyes beneath the equally amazing motorcycle helmet she wore. The meal - whose photos I've attached was of: Miso Soup Edamame (which they included free due to my difficulty contacting them) Seaweed Salad Warm Wild Mushroom Salad (amazingly delicious !!!) Perfect Couple Roll (my personal favorite !!) Sashimi of Yellowtail, baby Yellowtail and Salmon Roe as well as a California Roll and a Yummy Roll and an additional bowl of miso soup for a friend (who wasn't with us). Dear fellow NYC citizens - if you really enjoy Sushi, Sashimi and Tempura - There IS NO BETTER PLACE - than Suki Ichi-ro !! PS: a dinner of THIS size and quality delivered with chopsticks and soy sauce for under $80 !! For 3 persons !! Unheard of !!! Definitely recommended !!! read more

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My family and I had dinner at Suki Ichiro sushi restaurant. We started with the yellowtail jalapeño appetizer. My hubby ordered the Teriyaki Chicken Dinner Bento, while I had the Blue Crab California Roll and the Rainbow Roll. Our daughter went with the Angry Dragon Roll. Overall the food and service was good. read more

Suki Ichiro Restaurant - Yellowtail Jalapeno App, Blue Crab California Roll, Rainbow Roll, Angry Dragon Roll & Teriyaki Chicken Dinner Bento. - Sushi Bars Near Me - New York, New York

Note: review of takeout The fish quality is just okay to meh. Timely delivery. I've definitely had better sushi in the area. read more

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Very very solid 4.5 stars. This definitely is a specialty combo sushi place - think suburban, family-focused sushi restaurant, but in the very best way possible. In NYC! Very family friendly; really good prices ($6.75 for a yellowtail roll / $21 for a maki combo of 3 rolls; $16ish for a specialty roll). All of the rolls were good and a really good size. You won't be leaving hungry. The only downside was one of our party said the spicy rolls weren't as flavorful. But I loved my Perfect Couple roll. At the time, they were also doing a free chicken lettuce wrap dish with a purchase of over $50. They also offer a 10% discount on the next visit, which I will be taking advantage of the next time I come! Service was attentive and they checked on us multiple times. They did start getting busy during prime dinner time (6;30pm onward), and seemed like they handled it really well. I would come back again for this - again, as a casual time looking for sushi combos and good overall sushi. I can't speak for the sashimi or nigiri. read more

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I feel disgusted and want to throw up. There were roaches all over the sushi I ordered. See pictures. read more

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Local Japanese joint for some casual sushi/ Japanese cuisine. I got the shrimp tempura bento box. The tempura was nicely breaded and fried and also came with an array of fried vegetables. The California was standard but the rice could've used a bit more seasoning. My fiancé got the sushi and sashimi and said all the fish was fresh. Service was quick. read more

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We came in late night with kids, and what a delightful time we had. We had a few sushi appetizers, miso soup and gyoza dumplings. All delicious. We had a Ramen bowl, chicken teriyaki and Sea Bass for our entrees. The waitress brought us an extra appetizer to try for free which was chicken lettuce wraps. We loved the food and the service too ! We will be back ! read more

Suki Ichiro Restaurant - Sea Bass, Chicken Terriyaki - Sushi Bars Near Me - New York, New York

We blundered into this small UES Japanese restaurant. The vibe is relaxed. We really enjoyed the jazz being played over the music system. Service was prompt and cordial. Hot sake did the trick on a cold night. The food was very good and quite reasonably priced. I had the sushi deluxe and a seaweed salad. My wife enjoyed her bento box and was unable to finish it. We're putting this place into the rotation for a low key meal. read more

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Solid sushi spot for the upper east side with great prices. We stopped by for lunch and ordered the sashimi lunch special and the Chirashi. The fish was fresh. Only issue is that these two dishes had the Same fish!! The dish was nearly identical with the addition of tamago eggs in Chirashi bowl. Look at the pictures! So choose wisely. If you like tamago, then get the Chirashi which has rice on the bottom. Otherwise get the sashimi. Overall it was fresh. read more

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Very good sushi that is reasonably priced. I liked the large menu because I can get sushi and my boyfriend can get something he enjoys. The service was very good and quick. The Gyoza dumplings were great and the side salad (Neither pictured). The vegetable sushi entree was great and very fresh. Shrimp teriyaki was delicious too. We are visiting but if I lived in the UES, this would be my sushi spot! read more

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I've never had the pleasure of dining here but based on their impeccable take-out service, I have no doubt their dining service is top notch. The food is always ready when I arrive. The restaurant offers an abundance of outdoor seating, and the interior is nicely dim, with most of the light projecting from the windows. When I'm close by, I love a Three Maki Roll Combo special. You can't beat the price, especially not in UES (only $14). This time for my partner, he chose Shrimp tempura, spicy tuna and mango shrimp roll. Sadly, the rolls were devoured before I could remember to take a picture. If you want a quick bite, please try this place out! read more

Food, staff, service fabulous. Lovely people. They seem happy and I know that sounds weird but there's nothing worse than walking into a bad vibe restaurant! Had the sushi deluxe that came with a salad. Really good lettuce. Not frisée baloney- ya know what I mean? Nice jazzy music. No musac- makes a difference. I will be back. I loved my waitress! It was close to closing and she said, "take your time". Patient cool people! Attentive. read more

This place is amazing neighborhood sushi. The service is always so fast, the staff is so kind and attentive. Great deals too!

Ichiro's is a hidden gem of a sushi and Japanese restaurant. If tiny, fancy high-priced sushi restaurants are your thing, pass. But if you're looking for a place to have a good conversation or even an event (it's large enough) Ichiro's has it all: it's relatively affordable, has fresh, delicious sushi, the service is polite and attentive and the ambience with soft jazz playing guarantees a great dining experience. For sushi lovers who aren't sushi snobs. Highly recommended, especially on week nights. read more

The out of control roll was out of this world, we ended up ordering another one! Service was good and they have an excellent variety of sushi. Was surprised it was so empty in there but was glad our party of 5 could be seated right away on a Saturday. read more

Suki Ichiro Restaurant - 8 Pieces Out of Control Roll 8 Pieces Chilean Sea Bass Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - New York, New York

We ordered delivery from this restaurant and although the fish tasted fresh, everything seemed to be very bland. We started with the spicy tuna crispy rice and the potion size was very generous for $10. However, it didn't have much flavor and I probably wouldn't get it again. I then got the sushi dinner which came with 9 pieces of sushi and one tuna roll. Again, the fish was fresh but there was not much flavor. Each piece of fish tasted the same. I got spicy Mayo on the side and it more so tasted like just plain Mayo. This is possibly why the spicy tuna with crispy rice didn't have much flavor. We also got individual pieces of wasabi tobiko and scallop sushi and these were probably my favorite items out of the whole meal. read more

Suki Ichiro Restaurant - Spicy tuna crispy rice - just ok - Sushi Bars Near Me - New York, New York

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Sushi had way too much rice. The shrimp and crab weren't very flavorful. Service was decently fast and It's a casual place. I wouldn't go there again mainly based on the quality of sushi read more

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We haven't gone wrong here, both for takeout and in-person dining. They have a wide menu with a decent array of options even for those that don't eat raw fish. There are also some interesting ingredient combinations for rolls, and each that we've tried has been executed well as opposed to "jack of all trades, master of none" style. The fish is just very fresh and well cut here. This is our go-to restaurant choice for easy, quick, fancy free sushi/sashimi/maki. read more

Suki Ichiro Restaurant - Cannot remember what roll this was, but it was delicious! - Sushi Bars Near Me - New York, New York

My go to sushi takeout spot in Upper East side! Delicious each time! I really like the salmon here in both the sashimi and sushi dishes. My favorite here is the sushi roll with salmon and fried tempura in it and also the salmon sashimi. The salmon tastes fresh and satisfied my sushi/sashimi craving each time. The seared salmon is also good. I have also gotten rice and miso soup with each order. The miso soup hits the spot! Overall, great spot for delivery! read more

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This small restaurant in the city with lots of good food We ordered: -iced green tea -white tuna truffle (my fav) -peking duck bun -scallops -spider roll -S&T dynasty roll -Chilean sea bass roll -tiramisu The service was great and was not rushing at all. They have indoor and outdoor seating. Thank you for the wonderful service! Would highly recommend read more

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Affordable straight forward sushi restaurant in UES. Their combo meals are pretty good for what you're paying. Although I wouldn't recommend getting omakase or anything. They have a pretty big menu with bento boxes, sushi rolls etc. The restaurant looks simple and unpretentious with pretty good service. read more

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We Stumbled upon this place while on the upper Eastside. I Love it. I've been here 2 Fridays in a row. The service is excellent (thx Joey) and they have Blue Crab. They offer a rather large menu. I get the Harvest roll w Blue crab and shrimp tempura. I can't always find blue crab here in NY. Most places have that imitation crab meet which I don't like. Shrimp shumai is good. But the Best is the Yellow tail collar (not on menu). I get it every where in LA but it's hard to find here. It's Incredible!!! They only sell beer, wine and Saki that's the down part. But I would definitely recommend this place and can not wait to return. read more

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The service 10/10 - The server was attentive and kind. The food came fast. Food (sushi and gyoza) - The appetizer arrived to the table 5 minutes after ordering and as soon as we finished, the sushi arrived shortly after. The fish to rice ratio for the sushi was perfect. Ambiance - Amazing. It was empty when we went. (Which explains why everything came so fast) Only 2 other tables of 2 people which made to a relaxing and quick dinner. Was done in less than an hour. read more

Suki Ichiro Restaurant - Sushi Bars Near Me - New York, New York

Best sit-down sushi on the UES that isn't an omakase place. The rolls, sushi, and sashimi are excellent. Staff couldn't be nicer. Nice little atmosphere - great for a date or chill meal. 5/5. Our new neighborhood spot! read more

Decided to stop inside and was amazed by the customer service and quality of the food. Top notch sushi and great lunch specials. Now one of my favorite sushi spots! read more

Food was good. Portions decent. Staff attentive. New owners seems cheerful and attentive. What else do you want? read more

Suki Ichiro Restaurant - Sashimi special - Sushi Bars Near Me - New York, New York

This place is superb and has become my go-to sushi takeout restaurant in the Upper East Side area. Get the 3 roll maki lunch special and thank me later. Love the quality of the sushi for the price. Repeat customer, takeout is executed well, highly recommend. read more

Suki Ichiro Restaurant - a tray of sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - New York, New York

I think this is the best sushi place in the area (take out sushi not the fancy stuff). The fish were all super fresh and good portions. No fishy smell at all. I would highly recommend if you have a sushi craving and don't want to spend that much. read more

Suki Ichiro Restaurant - a variety of sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - New York, New York

Tried to support local business by ordering the food through ubereats, but got threatened and rudely texted from the restaurant, totally unprofessional. Do not try this place!! Not only the service is bad, the food is worse, they're all in the trash now read more

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Was really good a while ago, now not. Service was awful. There was some vegetable in the ramen (asparagus stalk)? that was inedible. Yes, it is possible to undercook something at a sushi restaurant. read more

I ordered out for lunch. I had the Chicken Teriyaki Bento Box. So much food! Soup, salad, rice, shumai, sushi, edamame, chicken. I couldn't even finish it. Very tasty! read more

Suki Ichiro Restaurant - Chicken Teriyaki Bento Box - Sushi Bars Near Me - New York, New York

This has become my go to sushi place on the UES whether eating out or ordering in. The service is great and so is the food. We have been slowly trying every special roll and have yet to be dissapointed. read more

We ordered take out tonight and it was disappointing. Very mediocre sushi from Ichiro. Over the years my husband and I have enjoyed our meals at Ichiro. On some occasions, we ordered take out and it was just okay. Tonight the fish was terrible. Not sure what's happened there but I do not recommend. read more

Food is amazing!! I highly recommend this place. The sushi is fresh and really good. The service was prompt, and my delivery came with all that was requested. read more

Suki Ichiro Restaurant - Sushi sample platter - Sushi Bars Near Me - New York, New York

We have been eating in and order in from it for many years. My particular favorite is its lunch bento box for a very reasonable price. Salmon teriyaki was almost the only variety I select. However, about one year ago, the joint seemed to change the ownership or management and it is listed as New Suki Ichiro on Uber Eats. Since then, the food quality has not been as good as before. The salmon teriyaki in the bento box is dry with very little to no teriyaki sauce, compared with plenty of sauce before. One time, it was even just in tasteless clear soup. The beef negimaki is too hard to chew on, and the pork katsu is too dry with little meat along with strong older oil flavor. Another disappointment is that it no longer offers Japanese sake (no liquor license any more) which I always like to order when having Japanese style food. I believe, this restaurant, both old and new, was/is run by non-Japanese, likely Chinese. Even though one should not expect the food quality there to be on a par with Japanese run places, the quality, I hope, can at least match its predecessor. Like: closeness to home, reasonable prices, quick fulfilment for take out orders. Dislike: food quality which needs improvement. read more