James & Jasmine have the best sushi & sashimi restaurant in the area! The woman that takes orders often, Amy, always sees to it that your order is customized to your liking! You will enjoy their food, whether dining in or taking out! read more

Sushi Ko is your typical Long Island sushi joint. I came here for a casual Sunday dinner and at 6pm they were empty, by 7 they were starting to fill up. We felt very rushed when we were seated. Mind you, the place was completely empty. Take a chill pill people! Quit trying to turn tables when there aren't even customers yet. Anyway, we had shumai as our appetizer and each got a few rolls for our entrees. I had the banana roll with black rice and a spicy salmon naruto roll. Both were fresh but the banana roll looked a bit sloppy. Still good though. They have a great selection of special rolls and they have so many alternative options like brown rice, black rice, and naruto for all you health freaks out there. Also, we didn't drink but they have a pretty large drink menu. read more

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I was in the mood for some sushi and this place wasn't too far from me. They seat you pretty quickly and get started on the drinks which I liked. The menu was a bit overwhelming for me becausw I had no idea what I really wanted and the sushi options were pretty diverse. I started off with the calamari and it was really good. It comes with this dipping sauce that really added flavor to it. I also got the Passion roll (I think that's what it's called) and it comes with mango in it. I'm usually not full on just sushi alone but I could barley finish it; it was really good. If I'm in the area I'll definitely come back here and try something else. read more

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This restaurant has a warm and homey feel to it. The service was great and the staff was attentive. We ordered two Sapporos which were nice and cols. For an appetizer we got two avocado salads which were just amazing. The avocado was perfectly ripe and the ginger dressing was insanely good! For our entree we ordered a spicy salmon roll, spicy tuna roll, Merrick special roll (Shrimp tempura, spicy tuna, seaweed salad roll topped with avocado eel sauce and wasabi tobiko) and a Spicy Yellow Dragon special roll (Spicy tuna, salmon, yellowtail, crabstick, cucumber, avocado in soy paper topped with spicy crunchy fish flakes). This meal was so delicious. We will definitely be coming back. New favorite sushi spot in the area. read more

Sushi Ko - Spicy Salmon, Spicy Tuna, Spicy Yellow Dragon and Merrick Roll - Japanese Near Me - Merrick, New York

Sushi was good and tasted fresh. I got a california roll, sweet potato roll, and spicy tuna roll. We also got the deep fried dumplings with guacamole as an appetizer, it tasted okay, it wasn't anything great. As a heads up, everything is served in disposable plates and cups, even if you are dining in. read more

Sushi Ko - Japanese Near Me - Merrick, New York

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Been coming here for years and the food never changes. The fish and everything that I tried on the menu is always fresh. Best sushi restaurant in Merrick ! The customer service is always on point , everyone is super friendly including the owners. Ps. I recommend the phoenix roll with a side of spicy mayo and soy sauce , amazing, carb free and light. You're welcome ! read more

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I ordered different sushi with avocado and spicy tuba with avocado. The miso soup didn't taste like miso soup. The rice was the worst white rice I ever had. How can one mess up white rice? All the rolls were garbage . Worst sushi I've ever had. read more

There's not many times I can give 5 full stars but Sushi Ko deserves it. 2nd time eating here and like the first WOW!!!! Love at every single bite. This place is the absolutely BEST sushi special rolls since we lost Koban. And I have to say if Koban was still around I probably would have to ditch them too! Great job the best in town!!!! read more

Sushi Ko - Japanese Near Me - Merrick, New York

Hello, my name is Jessica and I'm a sushi snob. I've come here twice so far and I've had good experiences thus far. The service is very good and fast, it is a smaller restaurant but both times I was here I was able to sit right away and noticed lotssssss of takeout orders which is good bc you know the sushi is fresher. The spicy tuna gyoza appetizer is DELICIOUS. Probably one of the best I've ever had. The vegetable roll is actually really freakin good as well if you're looking for something without fish. The special rolls are smaller and not as fancy as some of the other Japanese places in the area, the rolls were a bit less impressive and not as tightly rolled, but my friend loved the crispy rice roll and my fiancée and I loved the FIRE ROLL. They def have some competition in the area but I would be willing to go back. read more

I am very disappointed in the food I received via delivery today. I had ordered a noodle entree with beef which we were charged extra for and after moving all of the noodles around (which were soggy and had a funky texture to them) to find the beef we counted 4 tiny slices of beef in the entire entree. These slices were smaller than individual pieces of edamame. I was shocked as I've had these same noodles before when sitting in the restaurant and it was loaded with beef and the noddles tasted normal. Anyway I decide to call the restaurant and the gentleman on the phone asked for the order number and then spoke with his cook and came back to me on the phone to tell me I was wrong and that his cook put in many pieces of beef. I looked around the noodles again and find that there were only 3 TOTAL PIECES OF BEEF FOR A $15 Noodle entree. The fourth one from the first look around was actually a piece of mushroom! And to be clear I wasn't looking for a refund or a credit. I simply wanted to let them know what had happened, I never expected them to send more beef. I just wanted to hear "hey so sorry this happened to you, it won't happen again" but instead we were called liars. It's safe to say I won't be returning back here P.S another annoyance was every sushi roll breaking the second they're touched. The wrap keeping them together was dry and oddly warm. This was the least of our problems. The fish was appetizing and appeared to be of an acceptable quality. read more

Sushi Ko - Japanese Near Me - Merrick, New York

Bonnie G. and I wanted to have an intimate NYE Celebration without the typical hoopla.... After much deliberation we decided to spend NYE with dinner at our favorite Sushi establishment Sushiko. We so enjoyed past meals there, especially the First Omikase Festival thrown by Sushi Chef and owner James and his wife and partner Jasmine. We made a rezzy for the Sushi Bar to be with James so we could enjoy seeing the fish and prep as well as kibbutz thru the meal. James was at his Best! he suggested a couple of bottles of hand chosen Sake to accompany our meal..The first was Tengumai 50...very mild but delish...the second was a dry sake Senju...we enjoyed the crisp dryness of the sake and it complimented the incredible fish that was to come. We had a 9 pm rezzy and were famished on arrival. After settling in I ordered Hamach Kama cooked lightly...Was the best.. super fresh and melts in your mouth delish! From there it was Sashami all the way except for 2 rolls BG ordered; Tiger Roll and Uptown Roll..Both were exceptional with nice size chunks of fish not the typical puree in most rolls! We feasted on Belly Sake (salmon) which was like butter...shiny, oily and melts in your mouth! Along with it we had Belly Hamachi (Yellowtail)...white in color showing all belly meat and also oily, tasty and wow!! James showed us a photo of a very recently acquired huge chunk of Tuna Belly...Blue Fin O'toro at its finest. We had to try it and at $10/slice well worth the culinary experience. It was scored and lightly touched with a blow torch to bring out the oils in the fish...Equal to the best of the best!!! was so good later in the meal we ordered another round just to have that same experience with sight, taste, consistency and quality!!! In between the big fishes we had were the best Amaebi (sweet shrimp) we have had in a long time and it came with Tempura heads...also a treat! I tried an imported mackeral which was smooth, lite and not at all strong like regular mackeral...Even BG enjoyed it! Bon had Ikura Sashami on cucumber which highlighted the crunch of the eggs and had a clean taste...I always finish an outstanding Sushi Meal with my dessert...Uni with a Quail Egg!! to me its the epitome of combined textures and tastes both of which compliment each other! We had an outstanding NYE Dinner and spent the time in a comfortable warm atmosphere with the nicest and most helpful people....A great time was had and a Happy New Year to One and ALL! read more

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Always fresh! Always innovative the fried rice with spicy tuna app - Truffle White tuna app- the black rice rolls - everything is always so delicious! We travel from Massapequa to Merrick .. Consistently always good the fish is always fresh! Must try !! read more

So, Sushi Ko has become our go-to Japanese restaurant in the area. In both take-out and dining in, we have enjoyed all that Sushi Ko makes for us. We recommend them. read more

Very disappointing Japanese restaurant in Merrick. They have a good selection of sushi but none of what I ordered was any good. The yellow tail and scallion roll was awful. The fish wasn't fresh. The tuna roll was kind of blah because the sushi rice didn't have any vinegar in it to give it that bite. The salmon nigiri was okay. Again, no vinegar in the sushi rice and the proportion of rice to fish was way off. Worst was the fresh water eel. A tiny piece of burned eel on top of a tiny dollop of rice. Service was courteous and prices are okay but the quality of the sushi was just poor. Not going to come back and not recommended. read more

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My family and I have been visiting this place for years. The sushi is extremely fresh. They have wonderful happy hour specials and the best hospitality. The owner is pleasant and always stops by the tables to check in which is a nice personable experience. They are extremely clean. We Continue to visit and support this local business. read more

Horrible horrible service. Food is decent nothing special. Very poor management skills. Sad because this place has potential!

I really enjoyed this restaurant with my best friend the other night. I rarely get miso soup because it normally has an aftertaste that is far from appealing to me but when my my best friend ordered it & I tasted it...wow! I ordered one & thoroughly enjoyed it! We also ordered steamed edamame with no salt, a seaweed salad, & a few rolls. Since I am desperately trying to eat healthy I opted for the spicy tuna roll with brown rice & shrimp with avocado & brown rice. I must admit I missed my spicy mayonnaise but I have my eye on the prize right now!! The rolls were great & I'm really starting to enjoy healthier options like brown rice! The restaurant is nicely decorated & very clean & the waitstaff very attentive. I highly recommend this place but just be aware that it is in a small strip of stores on Merrick Road so if you blink you may pass it!! read more

Sushi Ko - Delicious miso soup - Japanese Near Me - Merrick, New York

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This place was great! Sushi was fresh and inventive. I highly recommend the Unicorn Roll. Best part of the night was when they sang my friend happy birthday they brought out their "special" candle. It was a six inch blue tulip-like flower. When lit in the center with an incent, sparklers flew out of it, then it started spinning and next thing we know, the petals all shoot open and each one has 2 lit bday candles on it. Did I also mention that it sang happy birthday in an annoying (but great) high pitched tone and spun? Yea, it was something special. Only reason I'm not giving this place 5 stars is because the prices are outrageous! Super expensive and not good if you're trying to keep a budget. read more

Sushi Ko - So. Good! The roll towards the back is called a Unicorn Roll and has banana tempura as the top layer. #Nomnomnom - Japanese Near Me - Merrick, New York

Just gotta say ... I've been back to Sushi-ko at least a dozen times since I wrote my first review. Not only has the owner paid attention to the details I wrote in my first review but they have taken steps to correct my one gripe. :) *Fresh wash cloths every time afterwards*!!! :) A special thank you to the owner. Freshlly washed cloths are important! And I've since tried many new rolls. Always fresh. Always great and so so tasty!!! Their spicy rolls are nothing like anything else I've had anywhere. The Fire Roll and the Triple Spicy Roll are among my favorites. I can promise you this ... you will not regret coming here to eat and their prices are SO REASONABLE too! read more

Sushi Ko is the best sushi in the Merrick area. You aren't going to find the same fish quality elsewhere, and anything that's close enough to choose over Sushi Ko is either overpriced like Xaga or subpar. I'm sure you know where I'm talking about. The upstairs seating is nice and I'll always choose it when with a group but I lately find myself sitting by the bar and ordering Usuzukuri. Let me tell you, it's impossible to find Usuzukuri done right out here. Very few places will know what you're talking about, even less will have it on the menu, but no one does it like Sushi Ko. Consistently phenomenal, always perfectly thin, the sauce is on point. It's definitely in treat-only territory but worth it. Absolutely recommend it. The staff is kind and welcoming, and the owner is sweet. She runs a tight ship but her eye for quality is unmatched. Deliveries in Merrick are quick, and pick up times are essentially as long as it would take to get there from Kennedy HS. Their prices are in line with what you'd expect from a sushi place in the area, but again I have to stress the quality is out of this world. read more

I was looking for another Sushi place aside from Arata on the island and came across this place in Yelp. We made a reservation and went with friends on Saturday night. We had a number of appetizers, rolls and pieces of sushi- Arctic char , two types of eel, yellowtail belly, and others that were outstanding. We couldn't understand why this restaurant isn't busier and more well known. We wanted to keep this find to ourselves but felt like others should know- go try it read more

The restaurant is very modern. It provides a causal and intimate atmosphere. The service is friendly and very fast. The sushi is very good. The cuts of fish are wholesome and the prices are pretty reasonable. The menu offers many options. It's a great spot for takeout too. Orders are fulfilled quickly. I recommend Sushi Ko to anyone dining in Merrick. read more

Sushi Ko is a rare find among Long Island sushi restaurants, offering top quality seafood, apparently sourced from the best suppliers. Preparation and presentation at the sushi bar: impeccable. The sushi looked too good to eat. But staring at it for more than a few seconds was not an option. The standouts are too numerous to mention, but include seared otoro, house-cured ocean trout, and amberjack. They even prepare their own monkfish liver (sublime)! You can call to see what's special that day. Hint: if it's Japanese uni, why are you still at home? read more

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After passing this place for years, and hearing (normally) good things, finally gave it a try the other night. What a disappointment... We started with the pork gyoza, which was actually decent, and another special they had that night, which was not very good. As for the rolls, i'm not even going to waste my time looking back at the menu for what exact rolls we ordered, of the 6, only 1 was actually good. The sushi was bland, tasteless, and a waste of time and money. I won't go back, but they clearly do a TON of take-out business. read more

Food was good, would definitely stop back if I'm ever in the area again an feel like getting sushi

Ordered the pineapple fried rice with chicken and was very surprised to have it arrive in a pint container for $12? Pineapple was from a can so can't justify the price at all. Was it good? Yes but that's plain ridiculous for the price. read more

Great fresh sushi. Innovative rolls. A friendly staff that really cares. We have been here often and no matter what I try I am always happy. The owners are always gracious and accommodating. They always accommodate my son who is a picky eater. read more

Sushi Ko - Crispy duck roll. Seriously yum! - Japanese Near Me - Merrick, New York

I am a 8 years old girl. This is my review for Sushi Ko: Do you like restaurants where you can spend time with family? Do you like restaurants where you get great service? Well then,Sushi Ko is the place for you! Join me, on this traditional adventure!!!!Explore Japans, ancient legends,travel back in time and eat,Sushi Kos,magic recipes!!!Eat shrimp sushi and travel back in time to see Oceanus!!!Eat green tea ice cream,vanilla ice cream and even moche!!!So its time,to explore Japan!!! Become a wizard of your own,Learn and remember a spell and its yours!!!Travel to the sun and warm your hands,time to clean your hands!!!On your table you will find wet wipes but they are not normal they came from the sun,so touch one and become a astronaut!! So why not join me on this amazing adventure to Sushi Ko!! Good bye!!! This is your biggest customer Nicole Leyberov!!! read more

Excellent every time - staff is personable and the owner Jasmine makes you feel at home

Been coming to Sushi Ko for some time now for lunch special. I usually get the three roll lunch combo that includes miso soup and a salad. It's definitely enough food for me and you get a great deal. The Salmon, Tuna, and Yellow tail have all been very fresh. Staff are also very friendly and have been practicing safe precautions due to Covid. read more

Sushi Ko - Japanese Near Me - Merrick, New York

Great take out from Sushi Ko. We phoned in the order and was told to pick it up in 35 minutes. Sure enough the order was waiting when we arrived. Tuna, salmon, and eel - all delicious and fresh. We ordered a large saki, which came in a pint soup container. Much more than the standard Large size. I was glad to see the business was bustling. read more

food was great, made quickly. My only suggestion is they separate the food for two people when it's obviously for two people instead of putting it all in one container. I'm referring to a sushi order, otherwise it was great read more

Curbside pickup is fast, safe and convenient. Bonus is the sushi is top notch and tasty too.

I was recommended to this restaurant by a friend as I'm a connoisseur of great sushi. I must unfortunately say that my experience there was most unpleasant as our waitress Jessica was outwardly rude to us and was adamant about her position and refused to apologize. Even her coworkers apologized profusely on her behalf she was steadfast that she wouldn't apologize for her behavior towards us. Wherein I will say we have no clue why she behaved so rude and indignant. Needless to say even their cuisine was equally as pleasing as the service we were met with. read more

I used to be a regular here before the name changed a few years ago. I went 2 times. Both times the service was horrible. We got shown to a table, then nothing for 30 minutes before we walked away. Sorry but if you want me to visit your restaurant you need acknowledge me and take my order after you seat me. read more

Best Bellmore/Merrick sushi place in terms of quality and authenticity. They're definitely more expensive than other sushi places in town but they're well worth it when you're in the mood for more high end and authentic sushi. I've been to Sugar Fish in LA before where they charge a heck of a lot more. This comes close. read more

James is a true gentleman. He opens his restaurant doors to you as if he's opening the front door of his home. He takes pride in his craft and excels in the ability to match your interests to his personally selected fresh fish. I don't know many chefs who still personally hand pick and inspect their fish daily. In fact, one day he wasn't serving Tuna because it didn't meet his criteria - he didn't care that it would cost him from a business perspective - now that's integrity and trustworthiness! Ok, for those of you who really want quality fish at a price that you won't find anywhere outside of Manhattan, you must do the OMAKASE option he has available. Omakase is a phrase that means, "I'll leave it up to you." With this fish tasting option, the sushi chef personally chooses 10 pieces of ridiculously well prepared sashimi and a hand roll. For the price he is charging and the array of fish presented it's obvious that he puts quality ahead of his bottomline. He's the kind of chef that will possibly jeopardize profit to educate and expose true Japanese dining to the community. I hope his Omakase style tasting reaches the masses soon. This will sophisticate the tongues of aspiring foodies and help put Long Island on the food map. Thank you, Sushi Ko! read more

The freshest sushi I've eaten. The staff is great. Always remember me and my wife. Highly recommend

I admit I am not a big sushi fan but there are other choices( Tempura, Teriyaki) Very clean, Staff was polite, food was very good w/ affordable prices. Bento box was alot of food, Crispy Duck is a must try. Going back to try different items read more

You know...it's funny in the sushi world..places come and go...what once was good sometimes loses it's way and someone else comes along to bring it back.. If you're familiar with this spot in Merrick, it used to be home to a long time established place called Akari..it lost it's way...and we were there all the time.. Fast forward to the present and in steps Sushi-Ko with it's notable chef/owner James to redeem the location....and brother.. redeem it he did. Take a quick pause now and click on the restaurant link on this page and check out the gallery....drooling yet???....yeah man..I though so. The big reason I am such a fan of Sushi-Ko is that James cares about the fish he serves and chooses it himself not some lame "supplier". James is quite the personable guy and if it's not too busy get to know him and his wife Jasmine..extremely pleasant people. The decor is pleasant as well and sets a "soothing" mood for dining. This is now our "go to" place on Long Island and I suspect it will become a major hot spot for sushi aficionados. This spot has been redeemed....James is the man who did it. A Winner... ps..try the yellowtail jalapeno appetizer....absolutley killer pss...try some rolls with the black rice..it's great...you know what readers?? bump this place up to 4.5 stars.. read more