This place is a hidden gem inside a hotel, but don't let that fool you. The vibe inside is cozy and elegant, and the sushi is out of this world. You can tell they use only the freshest and highest quality fish, as each bite melts in your mouth and bursts with flavor. The presentation is also stunning, with colorful and creative dishes that make you want to take a picture before you dig in. The menu is not your typical sushi place, as they offer some other cooked options that are equally delicious. I loved the crispy rice with ahi tuna, the popcorn shrimp, and the cauliflower tempura. If you want to splurge, the Blue Ribbon Roll with lobster and the spicy crab roll are phenomenal options. They are pricey, but worth every penny. The service is very fast and efficient, even when the place gets busy. The staff is friendly and attentive, and they make sure you have a great experience. I definitely recommend making a reservation, as this place is very popular and can get crowded. This is one of my favorite sushi places in NYC, and I can't wait to go back. If you are looking for a place to treat yourself or impress someone, this is it. You won't regret it.

I had start off sushi (forgot name) and fried dumplings. Both were good. Then i had oxtail fried rice with fried chicken. I didn’t think they was going bring me a half chicken fried ! I promise you those oxtail fried rice with the fried chicken is the bomb ! My girl had order a fish that came raw with like the head cut (don’t really eat raw stuff) and they took it back and switch it for her, for half a chicken. If I was to be able give them another star for that I would. That was great service and we truly appreciate you guys for doing that for us !!

Runnnnn don't walk!!! This place is hands down the best to ever do it. I especially love the oxtail fried rice *chef's kiss* and the grilled avocado. I need to try more items but I just cannot get past my two faves.

Came here with a friend and had the house salad with carrot ginger dressing, the fried oyster roll and tempura shrimp roll and the fried rice. All the food was extremely delicious and excellent quality. They timed the food perfectly and were very kind and attentive. I have been here multiple times and every time it is consistent and always want more food but sandly cannot eat more food.

I brought my two daughters here for dinner recently, one of them loves Sushi, the other is a bit picky. We had sushi and the grilled half chicken and all was absolutely phenomenal. It was a highlight of our visit to NYC. Our server was the epitome of NY cool, in the best way possible. I come here every time I'm in NYC, it's just so dependable. Also, the music is great but not too loud. 10/10.

Tim Cahill

Our go-to sushi spot in NYC. Outstanding fish alawys. Not cheap but high quality. Great atmosphere as well. Grab incredible gelato afterward right around the corner at Rivareno!

carlos borges

Great sushi restaurant. I enjoy the pickled vegetable plate. the eggplant was a delight. the escarole had a lot of depth of flavor. The spinach in sesame was a starter I'd go back for again. It is pricey, however the sushi and sashimi are of great quality and are well crafted. The atmosphere is great. Compact and lively.

+9

Noel C.

First time visit on NYE ... will definitely return. Deluxe Sashimi was very fresh and impressive. Nothing disappointed me. Green Tea Creme Brulee was the way to go to end such a lovely dinner.

Brian

LOVE!! Super chill, authentic vibe, delicious food. Does not disappoint. Consistent year after year! 🍣 Favorite sushi spot in NYC!

Renan Bazon

We had an incredible experience at Blue Ribbon this last Saturday. Every dish we ordered was absolutely delicious, beautifully prepared, and full of flavor. It was clear that a lot of care and attention goes into the food, and it truly stood out. On top of that, the service at Blue Ribbon was amazing—friendly, attentive, and welcoming without ever making us feel rushed. The staff really made us feel taken care of, which elevated the entire experience even more. Overall, the food was outstanding, the service was excellent.

Darling Wold

This place is memorable! We've gone to other sushi houses and have even forgotten their name. Not Blue Ribbon. Definitely this location over the others though. I don't know how, but the food flavors quality remain the same year after the year, it's impressive. We've been coming here for 16 years and the food we get is equally as phenomenal as the first time. No, not your quick grab some sushi lunch joint. Don't come here for that. No, this is not value in quantity for your money. Come here for the value of the quality, which is extraordinary.

Julia Sleczkowska

We did the omakase and it was very good. We liked how it was separated into a sashimi and sushi meal. Would come back for sure. Very cozy vibes.

Jetnapa Techawiparat

It was good restaurant and served the good food. Ingredients were fresh. The service was good and nice. Anyway, the light should be lighter because we could see the food clearly.

Andrés Berl

One of the best sushi restaurants in SoHo Doesn’t have a big sign to the street

+8

Annika Goth

Sushi was fantastic and authentic Japanese - no sauce not tons of greens and other stuff. Just thin rice and a lot of fish, as it should be. Definitely recommend

SWFL Broker Greg Demaras

Better than Nobu! They’ve been serving the freshest and most interesting Japanese cuisine here since 1995. Step inside the nondescript entrance and leave your worries behind because a sublime culinary adventure is about to begin! The combination of flavorful dishes, relaxed atmosphere, and genuine hospitality made this a standout visit, and I will definitely keep it on my short list of places to recommend and revisit whenever I’m in the area again

Anastasiya Martinez

Sushi was delicious and our waiter was really friendly! We had a reservation and when we got there we only waited about 15 minutes before we were seated. I would recommend it!

+2

Katherine Melnyk

An incredible sushi restaurant! We were very satisfied with our dinner and highly recommend visiting this place. The atmosphere is relaxed and calm, with excellent and attentive service. The fish is fresh, and every sushi piece we tried was packed with flavor. We ordered the Sushi&Sashimi Combination along with the Spicy Tuna roll, and also added the Sakana San Shu roll. Every bite was absolutely delicious.

+2

Jack took great care of us and he was a breath of fresh air full of great energy! The food itself was super fresh and tasty. Classy vibe here as well, good for small or big groups.

Jack took great care of us and he was a breath of fresh air full of great energy! The food itself was super fresh and tasty. Classy vibe here as well, good for small or big groups.

Wow! Some of the best sushi I've had in the city! Nigiri came with fun additions such as truffle salt on the pieces all the way to the left yuzu on the rockfish. Hamachi nigiri is a must! Amazing s…

Wow! Some of the best sushi I've had in the city! Nigiri came with fun additions such as truffle salt on the pieces all the way to the left yuzu on the rockfish. Hamachi nigiri is a must! Amazing s…

Sushi was fresh! I could tell. We had the crispy rice with tuna - so good! We tried the dumplings with meat -amazing. My husband was not too crazy about going, but when he tried the dumplings. He w…

Sushi was fresh and flavorful came in on a late rainy night service was good and the sushi was amazing will def come back again .

Delicious sushi , welcoming staff, and overall great experience. Ordered so many sushi rolls, they were all delicious . clean and super cute place.

The server gave us good recommendations and I had the best sushi rice I've ever tried. I missed Japan and this really reminded me of it. I loved the mood lighting and the ambiance was really good a…

Efficient service. Busy atmosphere.\n\nThe food is really unbelievable. Their tuna especially is basically unmatched.

Very good food. Great atmosphere. clean great sunlight for lunch. Large windows. Sushi is fresh lots is variety for cooked or sushi. Will be back

Outrageously amazing sushi! Had the KANPACHI USUZUKURI appetizer and SUSHI PLATTER. Pricey......but you get what you pay for. You won't be sorry. Add the Plum wine!

I’m relatively inexperienced when it comes to Sushi, but this was authentic and an amazing dining experience. Staff could not have been more helpful!

I’m relatively inexperienced when it comes to sushi, but this was authentic and an amazing dining experience. Staff could not have been more helpful!

I’m relatively inexperienced when it comes to Sushi, but this was authentic and an amazing dining experience. staff could not have been more helpful!

I treated myself to dinner at one of my all-time favorite Japanese restaurants, Blue Ribbon Sushi Bar &Grill—Columbus Circle (at the Columbus Hotel, 308 West 58th Street, #6, NY, NY 10019). The Sulli…

I treated myself to dinner at one of my all-time favorite Japanese restaurants, Blue Ribbon sushi Bar &Grill—Columbus Circle (at the Columbus Hotel, 308 West 58th Street, #6, NY, NY 10019). The Sul…

We had an outstanding lunch. Knowledgeable attentive staff. Terrific sashimi & sushi. Great sake suggestions. as I said in the title, the only thought we had upon departure is, when can we retur…

Thank goodness for the superb outdoor seating. (a real tragedy if NYC follows through on this stupid idea of taking these down in the winter). The food and service are consistently excellent. The w…

This is the best Sushi place we have ever visited. The quality is not from this world - sooooooo good. It is pricey but awesome !! We also loft the neighborhoody atmosphere. We will be back!

Perfect under every condition! Amazing food, intimate atmosphere, nice music and lighting. All the sushi rolls are very nice but don’t forget to try main courses! Beef and chicken are delicious a…

Too quality sushi; excellent service; Great location on Sullivan Street. The sushi and sashimi platter was just excellent. Good wine list to complement the food. I would recommend unreservedly.

At Blue Ribbon Sushi Restaurant, classic Japanese dishes are served à la carte, either at the sushi bar or in the authentic tatami rooms, which offer a great deal of privacy. The quality and flavor were outstanding, and the freshness of the fish convinced me again and again—so much so that we ended up dining there every evening. Unfortunately, this quality also comes at a price. At around $80 per person, it is not cheap, but the excellent service and the exceptional food fully justify the cost.

Across the board the service and food is always very good! Excellent cocktails, bourbon and wine lists. They have a wide variety of sushi. Don't like sushi...the you have to try their Fried Chicken it's outstanding.

It was good Everthing was fresh, wings were fresh but bland.I guess thats just the Japanese way of cooking wings. I enjoyed it. The atmosphere was very depressing. The bathrooms dirty and smelly.

otaP

Great place, excellent sushi, service is kind. Fantastic place for Japanese eating. Service and food get 5 stars because it’s very expensive compared to other similar sushi options. If you don’t mind the check, 100% worth a visit.

Yadid Hammel

Incredible service and high quality fish. It’s definitely an experience. But the wait is long if you don’t have a reservation and prices are very high

Pnina Bar Zaltzman

We just love the food very fresh and creative delicious, the service is amazing

+2

Adrian Gowrie

This is a very nice, intimate and cozy sushi restaurant in Soho where you have to go downstairs in the basement. The sushi was very flavorful and well presented. The miso soup was so good that it will definitely help to get rid of any cold that you have. We will definitely be back to try more sushi!!!

I feel like there aren't many great sushi spots in SoHo, so finding this place was a pleasant surprise. While it didn't completely blow me away, the sushi was very solid. The ambiance and service w…

I feel like there aren't many great sushi spots in SoHo, so finding this place was a pleasant surprise. While it didn't completely blow me away, the sushi was very solid. The ambiance and service…

We went to the one on Sullivan Street - it is a total NYC institution. It has been here for years and remains a "good ol' standby" for a reason--the quality is always top-notch and the vibe is perfec…

Excellent service and Sushi in a quaint place. I was seated quickly at the counter , my waitress was friendly and efficient and offered good suggestions. The Sushi was amping the best I've had in…

Recently went to blue ribbon last minute. It was so delicious. The sushi is very clean and new. The service was very fast and efficient and was a very cute atmosphere with booth style tables. Would…

Recently went to blue ribbon last minute. It was so delicious. The sushi is very clean and new. The service was very fast and efficient and was a very cute atmosphere with booth style tables. Would…

We have had this restaurant on our "must try" list for quite a while. We were lucky enough to get a lovely window seat for dinner and drinks. The menu was not as extensive as I thought, although th…

Service was great and atmosphere good but would not call the sushi top tier, more just like good. Probably would try other places instead in SoHo first.

Service was great and atmosphere good but would not call the sushi top tier, more just like good. Probably would try other places instead in SoHo first.

service was great and atmosphere good but would not call the sushi top tier, more just like good. Probably would try other places instead in SoHo first.

Service was great and atmosphere good but would not call the sushi top tier, more just like good. Probably would try other places instead in SoHo first.

sushi rol medium quality. sushi is very very good. we bought 3 types of sushi 4 types of sushi roll a glass of white wine and one creme brulee as dessert. We paid 141 dollars.

Recent visit the Japanese snapper was so bad had to spit it out and the eel was so rubbery you couldn’t chew it, had to spit that out too. Restaurant gave us a free dessert to make up that we didn’t want. This was two bad visits in a row so we won’t be back for a while. Been here several times lately and the food has been invariably excellent. Also great service and atmosphere. The standard sushi deluxe is the way to go, but their new and improved menu also includes some excellent items like salmon teriyaki and oxtail fried rice. The wine choices are very good. Service is pleasant and despite the lack of windows the main dining area is beautiful and well ventilated. Continue to eat here on a regular basis. The sushi is generally excellent but occasionally very bad. The non-sushi dishes like the fried chicken are decent but not great. The edemame is amazing we almost always get it. The profiterole dessert they have is outstanding, possibly the best ever. We’ve been ordering it almost every time. The Yuzu non-alcoholic beer is amazing and worth it.

There is no management here. The servers are all in the corner chatting and having fun. The sushi chefs dont look up, so ordering from them is first an “excuse me!” I expected the food to be as unprofessional as the service but it was not. It was quite good. The oxtail miso was amazing. Loved it. The sashimi otoro and the salmon belly and the tofu agadashi were also good. Even the sake was good. I had to pour the sake myself, which is unusual for a Japanese restaurant. I also cleared the plates and moved them to the side so I could continue eating. This means that there is no floor management. If I were trying to make money as an owner here i would put a manager here tomorrow. It’s a shame that such good food is served by such poorly trained servers with no oversight.

Chloe

I came to Blue Ribbon Sushi about two years ago and had an amazing experience — a big sushi platter that cost around $200 and felt well worth it. I recently went back for a quick date night, and while the food was still good, the prices have gotten insanely high. I know inflation is real, but this felt pretty extreme. We ordered the crispy rice with spicy tuna, the Hamachi Serrano, two pieces of otoro sushi, the Unadon, plus one basic bottle of hot sake. The total came out to about $180 including tip, which honestly blew my mind given how little food we actually got. The otoro sushi especially was disappointing — each piece was around $18, and the slice of fish on top was tiny. It didn’t taste bad, but for that price, I expected something more memorable. Overall, the food was decent but definitely not worth what we paid — and I left still feeling hungry. On the positive side, the service was excellent. The staff was super attentive and managed to seat us last minute even though the place was fully booked. The restaurant itself is small, cozy, and great for a date night, but I’d just say be prepared to spend a lot more than you’d expect. In short, the food is fine, the vibe is nice, but the prices are over the top for what you get. I wouldn’t recommend it for a casual dinner unless you’re ready to splurge.

Just had lunch today at Blue Ribbon sushi. sushi is good, however, the helicopter service needs to be toned down. Refilling my water after every sip is too much. But the biggest dealbreaker for m…

Just had lunch today at Blue Ribbon Sushi. Sushi is good, however, the helicopter service needs to be toned down. Refilling my water after every sip is too much. But the biggest dealbreaker for me …

Just had lunch today at Blue Ribbon Sushi. Sushi is good, however, the helicopter service needs to be toned down. Refilling my water after every sip is too much. But the biggest dealbreaker for me …

mark red

Went in solo for lunch. Was seated at the sushi bar, not in front of the glass cases but at the end looking down the prep counter. Ordered a Crispy Salmon Roll which was good. As I’m finishing my roll, the chef in front of me starts coughing directly on the prep counter. Doesn’t cover his mouth, no gloves, The chef next to him gives him “the look” also looks at me knowing what I had just seen. Luckily I notice that my roll was made by the chef at the other end of he prep area. I immediately asked to move and told the server what I had observed. They seated me in a booth but still within sight of the sushi bar. As I sat here drinking my tea, planning to order something else. But what I was witnessing was disturbing. The chef was obviously not well. Was leaning over the prep area, wiping his eyes and nose, no gloves and never washed his hand. I had enough, asked for my check. Was brought my check but immediately someone came over and told me my bill was comped. I again mentioned that it was very disturbing. In all that time I was there no one said anything to him. Usually I don’t do real negative reviews but this one I couldn’t let go.

As soon as I entered, I could see how base and plebeian the decor was. I waited for fifteen minutes for someone to come and take my armadillo-skin coat. They never came. I requested fresh orca roll…

Elnaz E

I just left Blue Ribbon Sushi NYC completely disappointed — and still hungry. I paid $57 for food that wasn’t worth half of it. The menu is confusing, with no clear prices, and shrimp tempura wasn’t even listed. When it came, it was just four tiny pieces for $18 — bland, forgettable, and definitely not fresh. But the worst part was the rude service. I politely asked the waiter if I could charge my phone, and he disappeared. When he finally came back, instead of being helpful, he said, “So, are you ordering more or not?” That attitude alone ruined the experience. No warmth, no hospitality — just a feeling that I was an inconvenience for not ordering fast enough. I only went there because Sushi Lin across the street doesn’t have a full kitchen at this location — I really wish they did. I would have had a better meal and much better service. Overall: Overpriced sushi, unfriendly staff, terrible customer service, and poor value. If you’re in NYC and want good sushi, skip Blue Ribbon Sushi — there are far better options nearby that actually care about their customers.

+6