This place is awesome. Fantastic fresh breakfast sandwiches. The staff are really nice, and fun to interact with. They are very proud of their product. Prices are great too. They have great healthy products for sale and tasty stuff to for snacks too. Bacon and Egg on a Bagel was awesome.

Stayed nearby for 4 nights and ended up eating here 3 times. Great Pastrami grilled right to order right in front of you - try a Reuben or a Venice burger for under $10. Google says they close at 10, but the shopfront says 24 hours except Sunday morning.

I love this place. Get lunch here almost every day. Delicious deli sandwiches, hot or cold, incredibly quick service, efficient and friendly staff. Prices are very fair given the area, quality, and quantity of food you're getting. 6/5 stars

Working in NYC for a week, I was still operating on UK time. I was looking for somewhere open at this time. Based on not having many 24 hour places, I was a little bit worried, however, I walked in and the 2 guys working there were super pleasant and helpful and we spoke and football (soccer!) I got the sausage, egg, cheese roll and it was delicious! A great balance of flavours. I think that is an independent place, and if it is, those employees deserve the love, they are great workers and I may just go there each morning for breakfast!

I just reviewed in Grubhub but wanted to give some praise here. Great delivery deli that actually listens to custom instructions. Not to mention great food!

Li Jia Liu

It good place. Fresh food and nice service. I will be back sooner.

Yu Chen

High quality exports, especially fish. Exceptional and kind service. Staff greet you in Japanese and will kindly explain what’s on your plate. Everything feels like it melts in my mouth!

+4

Michelle Chen

The fish quality is amazing; everything is so fresh and every bite has an umami taste! Everything is imported freshly from Japan as well. The servers are very kind and attentive; your cup will never be empty! The dimly lit lights also give a fancy ambiance

Kishi Chen

Great quality sushi and love the dishes!!

Stephen K

Delicious omakase in a vibrant neighborhood spot. Service was extremely graceful as my wife had to cancel last minute and then our remaining guest was not super adventurous and didn’t want omakase. They still allowed us to sit at the bar and came up with good options for my guest while I had the sushi and sashimi omakase. Technically they didn’t have to honor my reservation but they worked it out and I really appreciated it. The omakase was a lot of food. I enjoyed everything although I felt a bit embarrassed since my guest couldn’t believe I could eat so much! Chefs were good with explanations and the waitstaff was quick and efficient. If you’re looking for a classic sushi bar (and not the super exclusive speakeasy type omakase joint) this is a great choice.

Kenneth Kirschenbaum

Sushi Ryusei is so fresh and delicious. Best sushi in NYC. I am a regular and I have shared it with family and friends who have said the same thing. Everyone loves their food and their staff is fantastic. 5/5.

Lindsey Bernay

One of the best sushi experiences have had in NYC. Both takeout and eat in the restaurant. Highly recommend

Germaine Fung

I come here very often and find the omakase so special. The sauces match each fish that is cut to absolute perfection and is so fresh every time. Oyama san is the best sushi chef and is iconic in the world of sushi in NYC. The staff is also attentive and lovely. Do not hesitate to try this place!

Waqas Tanveer

Have been here many times and the sushi is always amazing. Some of the best quality sushi. The fish is always fresh, the service is fantastic, and it’s easily one of the best hidden gems in NYC.

Christopher Sandoval

Extremely cozy atmosphere, phenomenal fresh sushi & salmon. Solid beverages and the tatsuya age & teriyaki chicken with rice were absolute flavortown worthy

+2

Mina

Hands down, this was the best food I’ve had in Midtown — top tier from start to finish. The Spicy Tuna was incredibly fresh and full of flavor. The Tatsuta Age was perfectly crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, with a squeeze of lemon that brought the whole dish to life. The Salmon Yuzu Soy melted in my mouth — every bite was packed with rich, balanced flavor. The Chicken Teriyaki was also delicious, tender, and perfectly cooked. And let’s talk about dessert — I’m not usually a big cheesecake fan, but the Yuzu Cheesecake completely won me over. Light, citrusy, and refreshing. The drink recommendations were spot on as well. Haruki, the owner, personally greeted me when I walked in, which was such a warm touch. The service overall was excellent — the staff was polite, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. I work nearby and can’t believe I hadn’t discovered this place sooner. Highly recommended — I’ll definitely be back!

+5

Christine

This small classy Japanese restaurant is a hidden gem in the neighborhood. It is actually run by Japanese staff and sushi chef with attentive service and manner. We had age dashi tofu, tempura udon, karaage chicken, miso clam soup and sushi, and they were absolutely delicious and authentic. The sushi, in particular, was my favorite…. the freshness of the fish enhanced by the sushi’s rice warm subtle sweetness 😋They also have a pretty decent sake selection. This is now my go to Japanese restaurant in this neighborhood

Jamie L

Sushi Ryusei is a hidden gem and an underrated treasure among omakase sushi restaurants. It has quickly become one of my top favorites. The fish is impeccably fresh, prepared with simplicity and precision, allowing the natural flavors to shine. Every piece was an absolute delight. The pricing is incredibly reasonable for the quality and quantity of sushi offered, making it an excellent value. I can't wait to return for another unforgettable experience! LOVED! :)

+2

Brendan Walsh

Best sushi I've ever had. Be sure to try the fatty tuna. Absolutely worth it. Dessert was just as good. Fried ice cream and creme brulee were the perfect treat to the end of a delightful meal. Service was very good. We stayed until close and they cleaned absolutely everything.

Yijie Shen

Good food, if you get counter omakase the chefs make it in front u and you eat it 1 by 1. The fish are fresh and tasty. Price is about 100-180 per person for omakase. There are a variety of sushi in the omakase combo and each tastes are unique. Over all good experience.

+12

Eric Ng

We had a friend in town and wanted to get omakase in the city. With our 5 year old, we usually are not allowed to sit at the bar but Sushi Ryusei made an exception. We sat at the corner of the sushi bar and were able to see everything which was great. We got 3 omakase, an app, and our son got his salmon sushi. It was great that he was served first and he loved it. We really enjoyed our omakase. The stand outs were a hokkaido scallop+uni sauce on top, a firefly squid, and a cooked crab sushi. The sweet shrimp was also delicious and i was glad they had the fried shrimp head on the side. The service was also top notch. We would definitely come back

+16

Salvatore Cusumano

It was an incredible experience. The chef was very attentive and so was his supportive staff. The quality was amazing. Cannot recommend more. I did the Highest option of Omakase and it was reasonable, and to be honest the best sushi I have ever had. Albeit I’m new to Omakase however I’ll never forget my first time…

Katy Lb

I absolutely adore this place. Everything is so fresh and delightful. A wide variety of unique sushi straight from Japan. Omakase is reasonably priced for the variety you get, and the chef is always ok with you asking for something.

+7

Grace

This was an amazing experience! I live right by this place and ever since they opened up, I wanted to try here. Staff was very professional, attentive, and friendly. I had sushi and sashimi regular omakase and everything was outstanding. Each piece was fresh and well balanced, and by sitting at the bar, you get to hear what each dish is from the owner/chef. Their hamachi kama and special dessert green tea tiramisu is also a must try. So happy to have this place so close by home. Will definitely come back again soon. I am sure they will get much busier in no time.

+13

No coffee shop! There is no seating anywhere in this establishment or ambience.... although the server is very hospitable and eager to assist you at any moment.

Dora Nobi

The sushi bar was fully booked, so I was seated at a table instead. Unfortunately, sitting at a table doesn’t offer quite the same experience as the sushi bar. The service was slow and inattentive, and I didn’t appreciate the manager’s dismissive attitude. While it’s not entirely the restaurant’s fault—I should have booked much earlier to secure a better spot—it was a hard lesson learned, and I may not return. (Original) Went to celebrate my daughter’s big day with her! This is one of my favorite neighborhood restaurants. Master Chef Ohyama is a true sushi artist, crafting sushi that is both stunning and delicious. We always opt for the sushi omakase at the counter so we can watch him work his magic. Service was warm and attentive. If I ever won the lottery, I’d be here every week without question!

+1

I just needed a plastic fork since I’ve been starving for hours and my blood sugar was already low enough, I rushed and went inside to this store and asked for one single plastic fork, they literally asked for 5 cents🤦🏻‍♀️ and since I didn’t have any cents, they didn’t give me any fork. That is the most stupid thing that’s ever happened to me in the city! thank god “just salad”, which was just a few blocks away, gave me whatever I needed! You should be aware of that how small acts will effect your business. I will never think this place is a nice and kind environment whenever I pass through it anymore, while I always remember and keep purchasing things from the stores that have nicer employees and managers. yes, all because of a single fork, tells enough.

Took about 5-6 min for someone to even acknowledge me waiting to order. When she finally did, I ordered a fresh celery juice. After waiting another 10 min with only one person ahead of me she rang me up and told me it would be $16 when on the menu it says $10. When I asked her, she said because celery is not on the menu?! She should have told me that before making it!! I would never have continued with the order and paid $16 for a cup of fresh celery juice when it’s almost double just cause it’s NOT on the menu?! Honestly that’s ridiculous. Maybe tell your employees to communicate to your customers the price if it’s different than what’s posted on your menu.

While we had been to the restaurant many times over the years. The new ownership is quite rude, food is subpar, and yesterday will be our last time. If you have another choice of restaurants I would strongly suggest picking one of them over Cafe Venice.

Skimpy sandwiches rude service over priced not welcoming to customers this place needs Boot Camp 101 for customer service you walk in they’re not warm. There’s no reception then they will destroy your food or flat out make it wrong then It’s made very poorly and very skimpy Deli guy has no clue what he’s doing properly does not work the grill or knows food properly they guarantee will mess up your order and overcharge you for a bacon egg and cheese price 5.99 to $15 within the price range and every day you can guarantee you will get a different price when there’s a special for 5.99 and a free coffee. They guarantee will mess up your order or roll your sandwich smashed or do something dumb intentionally if you do so much as to even think to add ketchup and mayo to your sandwich they would overcharge you. disgusting