This place is fantastic. I just finally tried the omakase for the first time after it being recommended to me, and I loved it!! Everything was so local, fresh, unique, and delicious. I absolutely loved the kaiseki in the first half of the meal - I've never had anything like them! The chef was attentive, friendly, and wonderful to talk to. It's clear that he's very involved in his community, and he cares about where/who the food comes from. I do like the space inside, it was quiet and comfortable, although the barstools were quite high and difficult for me to get into. I know the team is planning to relocate soon, so I'm excited to see what the new place looks like! read more

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The food is equally impressive--fresh, beautifully prepared sushi with balanced flavors and meticulous presentation. While it's on the pricier side, the combination of quality, care, and atmosphere makes it a splurge you won't regret. My girlfriend loves uni; Chef Sang Lee even gave her an extra big scoop after watching her eat mine! Great spot for a quiet date night read more

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The food was fantastic. The fish was very fresh and this is one of my favorite omakases I've been too. The service was fantastic, I needed a bit of caffeine to make the drive home and they made green tea (sencha?) even though I was the only guest drinking it. read more

The chef was very friendly and very smart. At the beginning of the omakase he asked if anyone was celebrating anything so at the end my husband and I got birthday candles on our tamago! The chef does chat with everyone as well as explain each course. I like how he incorporates the local Gloucester and Japanese seafood together. The omakase menu for 11/16/23 is below: Steamed egg with eel Gloucester live scallop Cured Gloucester mackerel Gloucester monkfish liver Sea bream Lean marinated blue fin tuna from Gloucester Spanish mackerel Salmon roe Golden eye snapper from Japan torched Uni from Japan Otoro (tuna belly) Sea eel from Japan Tuna hand roll Tamago Mackerel was in season and so you'll see that incorporated into the menu. My top favorites were the live scallops, otoro and golden eye snapper. For a dinner for 2, it costed us $400. Overall, it was a wonderful dining experience. The chef even recommended the ice cream shop down the street called holy cow for dessert and the must try flavor was rizzy af. read more

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Great ambience, service, and flavors! I have been to Sang Lee's twice now and each time was quite the experience. He focuses on locally caught fish from fishermen in Glouster. I highly recommend getting the fresh wasabi that he grates it himself. He proudly has it flown in weekly from Japan. I wish that I could try out his weekly lunch bento, but unfortunately I live too far away! I'll certainly be coming back here, it just gets sent to the 'Special Event' area due to its highly worth it cost. read more

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Small, hidden, omakase spot in Gloucester. Luckily, there's parking available. The woman working there alongside Chef Sang is vey welcoming. Chef Sang had prepared an amazing selection for us. My person favorite is mackerel, so I'm glad they were able to include that the night I was there. I also love chawanmushi (steamed egg), this one was very flavorful and at the bottom there was a bit of eel. The scallop severed was probably one of the best I've had, it was surprisingly creamy. My last highlight of the course goes to the tamago, probably the best I've had so far. As we left chef also gave us an ice cream recommendation closeby (which had really good ice cream!) read more

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There was much to love. Best chawanmushi I've ever had. Incredible raw Hokkaido scallop with a little salt and lemon zest. Sushi rice for the nigiri had perfect tanginess. Incredible tamagoyaki. Tiny squids, monkfish liver, delicate broths. You will be taken on a journey. Sang has great manner and the setting is fantastic. Those were the most comfortable high-top chairs I've ever sat in. It's an objectively strong experience, and I do recommend it. As with all fine dining, you do need to grade somewhat on a curve for the price. I came with a strong appetite to fully appreciate the food, and after 18 courses was still just slightly hungry. Considering the care and volume that goes into the courses, I think it would be great if the last course before dessert were a kind of "mop-up" course just to make sure that, after savoring all the delicate dishes, each diner is sated as well. Maybe something like a large okonomiyaki sliced into 8, something where there can be a bit more volume because it isn't as special in ingredients and delicateness. Just a thought. All in all, I recommend giving it a try and do expect to be back for another special occasion. read more

A very professional yet intimate omakase experience. Chef Sang Lee definitely knew how to make his customers feel taken care of, and the rest of the staff were just as friendly. My only issue would be the price, I don't know if the $190 price tag justifies the amount we ate. Still, the food was delicious and carried special twists that make the experience especially unique. read more

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The food was incredible. We loved seeing each course being prepared and explained in a professional manner. Our dining experience was superb, and we will be coming back ASAP. read more

So I'm posting this here because Google reviews is being shady and not letting my review there show up, but this man deserves it --so here it is: The truest definition of a hidden gem. This was my favorite omakase experience thus far. The atmosphere is very intimate and cozy, complimented with a super clean Japanese aesthetic. Each course set me up to have my mind blown several times all the way up to the final dessert course. I have to give a separate shout out to the wasabi though, because it was the smoothest, most pleasant kind I've ever had --even my partner, who usually has a lower tolerance for it, was able to enjoy it. The single hand roll in the 18 course omakase convinced me to book the next immediate hand roll omakase, and it was extraordinary. The toro hand roll add on is a MUST. This place is a MUST. Also, Sang Lee is a true gentleman --ensuring females among the groups get served first. Respect. To top it off, this place is tucked away from the city traffic and metered parking. Bless. We appreciate you Sang Lee, and we'll be back! read more

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I took my girlfriend here for her birthday and it just happened to be after Chef Sang Lee won Chopped. Not only was it the best sushi experience we've ever had, it was one of the best dining experiences we've ever had. We got to see first hand Chef's talent, care and passion for each dish he prepared. Not only was the food incredible Chef Sang Lee took time to talk with each of us throughout the 18 course meal. Thanks to Chef Sang Lee and Summer for making me look like a hero for surprising my girlfriend on her birthday. I don't think we'll ever eat sushi again because nothing will compare to the meal and the experience. Gloucester is so lucky to have Sushi Sang Lee! read more

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this is not just a meal but an experience. a truly intimate setting for a maximum of 8 people. we had a wonderful night enjoying the local fish selections and several imported japanese delicacies. you couldn't take your eyes off the chef methodically slicing and prepping each piece of fish. a true master at his craft. I'm not sure I could ever go back to a standard sushi restaurant after sitting down with chef Sang Lee. this is a 5 star night out! cant wait to go back! read more

The experience you have is more of a guided tour for your taste buds and a welcomed visit with a friend. Sang is an amazing chef and the wealth of knowledge that he imparts to his guests that soon become friends is amazing. The intimate setting adds to the experience and lends to all his patrons to socialize and share on the experience. We have now made the hour plus trip from Boston several times and plan to make more, but we hesitate to tell others about it only to selfishly keep it as our hidden gem. With that said...Go, Eat, Drink and Experience what truly can only be described as a night to remember. read more

Sushi Sang Lee - Sushi Bars Near Me - Gloucester, Massachusetts

The best sushi I have ever had, and I've had a LOT of great sushi, all over the world. Sang is an artist of rare ability, and also a kind local citizen who helps lift up the other chefs and restaurants around him (of all levels). His reverence for both local fish and the top-end products from Japan lead to a transcendent experience that is delicious, mind expanding, and even emotionally moving. You will have flavors you never tasted before. Sang's lunch boxes are like edible jewelry, and his omakase is a full evening of entertainment. His special events (such as "how to make your own sushi roll" are really fun and perfectly organized. Get the fancy wasabi (yes, it's worth it...) and the sake (perfectly selected). read more

Sushi Sang Lee - This was seared with a blow torch and might have been the best sushi bite I ever tasted. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Gloucester, Massachusetts

So to say the experience at Sushi Sang Lee is next level, almost seems like an understatement. And I must stress, it is the whole experience, not just the food (prep and quality!) When you slide into the dim lit parking lot out back, trying to fund the entrance, you get a whole " speak easy' vibe. You walk into the counter, with 8 seats for the whole restaurant, all in full view of the magic to come from Chef Sang. The 15 course meal was truly amazing, but brought to new levels by the explanation of ingredients, technique, sourcing, and more. Both by Chef Sang and also Sofia. Their knowledge was unparalleled. Anyone that enjoys Sushi knows it is about the fish, the freshness, the prep and how it is cut. Seeing Chef Sang in his element proves this. On top of it, seeing his unique methods (from his house made Soil Sauce, to his Eel sauce, seasoning, curing, use of Kelp, and more) show how truly special the meal you're eating is. If you are able to make it happen, it is worth it. 100% worth every penny. And I will encourage, TRY everything. if you do not think you like mackerel, or Uni, or Salmon Rowe - it is important to point out, every piece he prepared was better than like ones I have had in other restaurants, and none met pre conceived beliefs. Omakase means " I will leave it up to you", or basically, you're putting your trust in the chef. Please trust Chef Sang And Sofia in their direction. listen, absorb, and eat how they recommend. The meal flows, is delicious, and everything is done in an order for a reason. The Meal, the food, and the experience with Chef Sang is all well worth it, and I would 100% recommend to anyone who can. It will be THE sushi experience of your life! read more

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Five stars doesn't even begin with explain what Sushi Sang Lee is. It's an experience. It's a guided tour of edomae sushi omakase but with some of the dishes coming from the local waters and some of the fish coming from Japan. He also doesn't hide behind a lot of flourishes and toppings that other omakase places do, he truly lets the ingredients and simple but careful preparation speak for itself. Every course is thoughtfully prepared, every single bite of food was just like tasting sushi for the first time. Don't think you like mackerel sushi? The way it's prepared here, it's like a completely different species. Calling your local favorite sushi joint's stuff that you get delivered vs the stuff Chef Sang Lee is presenting are such different ends of the spectrum calling them both sushi is like calling a Toyota and Ferrari both cars. It's not cheap, but it's not just dinner, it's an entire show and experience watching the master at work. read more

Om nom nom nom! Been here twice so far and will most definitely be coming back, even though it's about a 90 minute drive from where I live. The (I guess you would call it) hot lobster custard that was the first course at both of my seatings (yes, it's an omakase pre-fixe menu) is phenomenal. Thank you for making my two birthday-related visits so very memorable. read more

Amazing omakase experience. Fish was delicious and I learned so much. Great atmosphere, very private and personal. High quality for sure. read more

Sushi Sang Lee - Monk fish liver - Sushi Bars Near Me - Gloucester, Massachusetts

What a let down. We really had high hopes for this place. The setting is cool, the service is great, but ultimately this overpriced omakase pretending to be at the level of something it is not. If you have had great omakase in New York, Los Angeles or Tokyo, this is not going to give you your fix. read more

Reserved a reservation after seeing Sang Lee's Instagram account. His posts are filled with local ingredients from New England and fish/ingredients from Japan so I needed to try his omakase. I've always had to drive out to New York to eat authentic edo-mae style sushi. Boston isn't it. No need for gold flakes, cucumber foam, or caviar to mask the lesser quality of the fish that most of Boston omakase provides. The quality of the fish speaks for itself here. No need to drive anywhere else to get good omakase This is the only restaurant in the area where the sushi chef makes one piece of sushi and gives it to you within seconds of making it. Sophia and chef Sang Lee have fostered an amazing restaurant that is worth the drive from wherever you are in New England read more

Boston lacks authentic edomae sushi options, but luckily Sang Lee crafts an amazing omakase experience if you're willing to make the trek out to Gloucester. His resume includes stints at a number of respected NYC sushi restaurants, and his sushi truly is on a whole other level. His preparation of fish, the perfectly vinegared rice at the optimal slightly warm temperature is leagues above the rest on the Boston sushi scene. I wish he would offer pop ups closer to Boston so I could go more often, but until then I'll continue dreaming of the next time I can go back. read more

Phenomenal dinner. The best omakase I have ever had. It is a little pricey, but I definitely think it is worth it. Such a gem in Gloucester you would never expect. read more

Meh... the upsell started before we arrived, a text asking if we wanted fresh wasabi for an extra $20 per person- when you are already committed to $200 pp plus drinks (very limited selection and you had to buy the whole bottle) - we felt like either include real wasabi or don't, but don't upsell before we even get there. Through out the experience, there were 3 more upsells and as there are only 8 of you at the counter it feels like social pressure to spend yet more. One upsell of a special fish, ok fine, four? no thanks. Fish was good but the atmosphere reminded me of one of those "free" time share lunches where you are being potentially fleeced. For the cost, we wouldn't do it again. read more

What a great suprise. Rush to go here if you can get in. The other more complete reviews say it all. It's worth every bite.

Almost hate to review this extraordinary place because we'll definitely want to return many times in the future - as word spreads I can foresee reservations being scarce many people making the trek here for a phenomenal culinary experience. We THOUGHT we knew sushi, having experienced top sushi joints all over NYC, LA, Chicago, etc ... but Sushi Sang Lee taught us that we hardly knew sushi at all. It was literally a life changing experience & I'll never look at sushi the same way again. Every dish was prepared with immense attention to detail and the level of craftsmanship that only comes from a personal and obsessive love for this art form. Ever seen a movie where the restaurant patrons burst into tears after taking a bite? I always thought that was ridiculous ... until now - I honestly had to hold the tears back more than once. Two other wonderful aspects of the meal : First, we were served things we usually HATE (raw scallop, Uni, and THREE kinds of mackerel, which we always request to be left OUT of our sushi combos) and loved them all. And second, despite the epic level of the food and presentation, the service was as warm, friendly and funny as could be. What a privilege it was to dine here - life can bring you beautiful gifts when you least expect it! read more

This is the real deal. Wow, in Gloucester, Omakase that's on par with Sushi Nakazawa, Bar Masa, Blue Ribbon Sushi, and Sugarfish Sushi. Better than Nobu or Rosella. You guys are gonna get sick of seeing my face every weekend. Can't believe it took me 5 months to discover you! read more

Got their lunch bento box and it was delicious. They also had real wasabi which was a nice touch.

Chef Sang rocks!!! End of story We keep coming back as it's amazing for Glostah to have a sushi chef of this caliber in our community. The Omakase continues to be amazing and the Japanese yellow tail special was also outstanding. Another wonderful meal for our family. Lucky us read more

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A real gem in the North Shore. Amazing chef with amazing mix of local and imported sea food. I can't wait to come back!

One of the best sushi experiences outside of Boston, or anywhere in Massachusetts for that matter. Chefs years of training and dedication to selecting only the finest and freshest ingredients is evident. A must try. read more

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I have wanted to try the bento boxes since last year. They were delicious! Will definitely get them again! I want to try his dinners too!

Absolutely fabulous experience. Thank you Chef Sang for a unique sushi experience. Great to eat local fish prepared by an expert.

Absolutely serious quality sushi from a completely unassuming spot in the back of a wine store. My wife and I each got a ($70) omakase box just to see if it could live up to the ambition, and we haven't stopped talking about it twelve hours later: perfectly seasoned rice, buttery chu-toro, the best tamago I've had in years, etc., served in a to-go container packed like a work of art. (Also, because I was wondering: yes, the ten pieces are enough for a meal, though we had room for dessert afterward.) It's honestly amazing that Sushi Sang Lee hasn't gotten more press; if this were in Somerville, people would be taking selfies in front of the back door. Go now, tell your friends you knew about this place first. read more

Best sushi experience ever, hands down. Eleven perfect courses, each one better than the last. If you ever have. The chance to go here, just go! read more

If I could give 6 stars I would. Amazing experience all around. Best staff ever-- someone even came outside to show me the way in when I called to ask where the entrance was. Everything we ordered was UNBELIEVABLE. Sang Lee is truly an artist of flavor. The quality and freshness of the ingredients are unparalleled. My first visit of many; can't wait to try everything on the menu. read more