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    Sushi Ren

    3.7 (213 reviews)
    ModerateJapanese
    Open 11:30 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    SUSHI REN ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Classy
    Good for groups

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    Max H.

    This is their sushi deluxe for $39: 9 pieces of nigiri, a tuna roll, and miso soup. And honestly, there's nothing special about it whatsoever. Is it bad? No. But the presentation is weak, the salmon and tuna look mediocre, and the fish doesn't exactly scream peak freshness. The roll was stuffed but not even sealed properly, and the nigiri almost tasted like plain white rice -- no real seasoning. Just... flat. Nothing outstanding, nothing memorable. In a city with so many options, Sushi Ren doesn't give you a reason to come back. C-. For more NYC sushi reviews, follow The Raw Report on TikTok.

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    Sofia L.

    truly never had more filling sushi in my life. each roll was STUFFED, and the ratio of filling to rice was absolutely beautiful. after 2 rolls, I can say this was definitely worth $20. if I were to go back, I'd opt for the spicy crab roll. it was superior to the tuna and shrimp. restaurant was pretty full with others from 6:30 to when we left. seems like a very lowkey place that does not lack in quality. played very minimal music and had large tvs. waiters are so so happy and kind -- and made sure to refill water so often!

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    Kaylamay S.

    We ordered the Kobe Pockets and they were sooo tasty! I would come back just to have them again. The salad that came with the udon order was also very delicious; the carrot ginger dressing was so light and refreshing! No pictures because we were so hungry

    Sara W.

    This is my go to sushi place in the upper east side. I can not get enough of the 1) spicy tuna and 2) spicy salmon. literally the best spicy tuna i've had! please try! the service is also amazing. the most place i've visited in nyc

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    Yvette G.

    If you're looking for good Japanese food along 2nd Ave. in the 80's this restaurant is worth going to. The prices are reasonable, the portions are good & the staff is friendly. The restaurant is tastefully decorated & quiet & great for couples or groups, lunch & early or late dinner. The food comes out reasonably quick & is delicious. The restaurant has a full bar as well & has take out. In the back there's also a separate sushi bar. You'll definitely enjoy eating here & may end up taking home a doggy bag!

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    Danny P.

    Sushi Ren is a Japanese restaurant which as the name implies specializes in Sushi. Me and my girlfriend shared a lot of delicious rolls Mango Shrimp Roll Spicy Scallop Roll Spider Roll - Crab, Cucumber, Spicy Mayo Twin Salmon - Avocado The Sushi tasted delicious and fresh! I enjoyed especially the Spider Roll which I don't have too often.

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    Zoe D.

    Let me just start by saying, this place is AMAZING! My parents moved to the area this past summer, and every time I've come to visit them, I've walked past this place but had never gotten to try it. Tonight, I had a friend come in from Jersey and I finally got to try it. When we first walked in, it was so peaceful. It's quiet and everyone keeps to themselves. The waitress was exceptionally friendly and attentive. And last but not least, the FOOD! My salad and sushi were both amazing, the green tea was smooth and refreshing, and the fried rice was easily some of the best I've ever had. Do yourself a favor and go to this restaurant. Tell your family and friends about it. Will definitely be coming back!

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    My favorite sushi in the city, salmon is also so fresh and delicious. Service is great, and prices are reasonable.

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    Horrible food & service. Probably the worst sushi we have ever had. Service was horrendous- every single thing was wrong. Never again.

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    Fresh, tasty sushi every time. I usually get the two roll lunch specials. The white wines are delicious as well.

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    Located in LIC, this beautifully decorated izakaya serves an array of different items such as…read moretempura, hot entrees, yakitori, and sushi and sashimi so we had to try a little bit of everything. The yakitori here is very tasty. We loved the veggie skewers (okra and shishito peppers. The salmon belly is actually just salmon pieces and not the belly party. The enoki beef was little too salty. The squid, beef and scallops were very tasty. The veggies tempura were freshly fried and delicious. Could have been drained a little better. Salmon crispy rice was a hit but the star of the show was the sushi and sashimi deluxe and the blue Toro roll. Amazingly fresh. The passion toro was a little too sweet and fishy for us and had no passion fruit taste. Service here is amazing. The server actually gifted us the desserts of matcha creme brûlée and homemade green tea mochi ice cream. So sweet of him!

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    4.4(95 reviews)
    3.5 miGreenpoint
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    4.2(328 reviews)
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    Hibino is one of my favourite restaurants in LIC. I love that they offer their lunch specials even…read moreon weekends. I always order their "obento box", which comes with a choice of an entrée from their daily-rotating list (so cute how they write them on a few chalkboards that they move around the restaurant for whoever's ordering). Everything I've ordered has always been delicious, from the various fish dishes (salmon / arctic char are particular favourites), the stir-fried pork, and their sushi rolls. The salad is invariably so fresh, and the small side of obanzai is always a treat :) Price point is unparalleled -- I think the bento was priced at $12 when I first came a few years ago, and it's still $12 now. Such a lovely cute restaurant -- service is fast and friendly, and the interior, while a bit small, is definitely very cosy and has that unique rustic Japanese aesthetic to it (including a lot of their tableware). This is definitely a must-try in the area, and I will no doubt be back very soon!

    Cuisine: 6 Service: 7…read moreDecor: 7 Value: 6 Overall: 6 I have to preface that, if I had reviewed Hibino in the past, they likely would have received 4 stars. Unfortunately, my latest experience was such a letdown that I have to average that into this review. My usual order here over 10+ years has always been their Kaisen Don, which had some of the better quality sushi rice available in Queens. If you don't think sushi rice is important, then skip my review. If you do, then know that my preference is slight warm rice that does not clump together, with a nice touch of vinegar. Hibino seems to get this part right regularly, but not this past Sunday. It was cold, clumpy, and super light on seasoning. Furthermore, as soon as the bowl arrived, I was a bit skeptical since it's not the usual square box filled with premium goodies. Instead, it was a smaller round bowl with relatively common pieces of sashimi. In the past, there were toro, ikura, uni and scallop, but none were present on Sunday. The only premium pieces I received was the spotted prawn. The rest were salmon, yellowtail, bluefin tuna, sea bass, and arctic char. More importantly, some of the sashimi pieces were somewhat mushy and slightly fishy, not the best quality. On the other hand, we also ordered their Chirashi, which had seared toro, yellowfin tuna, salmon belly, yellowtail belly, shrimp, and flying fish roe. Between the proteins and rice is a layer of shredder egg. Sadly, rice was still cold and lacked flavor, but the egg did help a bit. Though I prefer the thin slices of sashimi in the Kaisen Don over the chunky pieces of fish in the Chirashi, I did prefer the latter on that day. Bottom line, I will give them another chance, but the downgrade on the quality of rice and premium seafood in the Kaisen Don was a major disappointment. Praying my next visit restores my faith in the restaurant.

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    2.1 miAstoria

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    Honzen was very hyped up on TikTok, which usually means that it's not worth it or as good as it…read moreseems on video. However, after the first time trying it, my partner and I were blown away by the quality of the meal. The portions we got were way more than any other Japanese set meal restaurant in NYC, and for under $40 you can't really get any better than Honzen. Each set includes miso soup, fresh sashimi of the day, uni topped tofu custard, pickled vegetables, eggplant, pickles, and your main dish. Our favorite has to be the katsu, it's probably the best value item on the menu. The miso cod was also excellent, super buttery and tasty while not being too expensive. Both options are available under $40. I would also recommend just ordering the standard Japanese rice, since it's already very filling as it is and we've never needed any of the rice with additions. Service can be a bit slow if you come later in the evening, which is understandable as it gets busier with all the set meals coming out. Ambiance is super cozy, with a sit down area that has cushions and a low table. Can't really go wrong with any spot in the restaurant. We come back here all the time when we're craving something homey and filling, would recommend Honzen!

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