Mel J

Simple and small set up inside, but serving great quality sushi. Each piece had a nice thick slice of fish and good rice to fish ratio. We started with a couple of apps to share, including the karage chicken which came with six big pieces and was piping hot but delicious! We also got a tuna tartare with crunchy seaweed chips. Both were great. I got the deluxe which came with 9 pieces and a roll. My friends got the Miyabi with 6 pieces of sushi, 10 pieces sashimi and a roll. By the end we were all full. They offer dessert- ice cream, mochi, and a chocolate pudding but were out of some when we were there. Service was attentive but they forgot to refill our water after our meal arrived. Overall, great option when you want sushi in the upper west!

CJ M

Very surprised to find this gem in UWS of Manhattan. We had a reservation for 12 pm on a Sunday and it's already packed 😲. Excellent food. Had choice of lunch specials on weekends ! The soft shell crab roll showcased beefy juicy crab in perfectly thin deep fried batter. Family friendly as we noticed a little hand reaching out in between the partition to say hi ... Not swiping our sashimi 🤣. So cute 🥰. Will revisit and will reserve a spot before hand to be sure. Service team is wonderful. Excellent find 👍🤩

Lee Milby

Went here on a whim last night after hearing many positive reviews for it. We went at 9. The place was packed, and we were told we would have to wait til 9:25, but we actually got seated earlier. The waiters were attentive and there were plenty of staff to attend to us and everyone else. Staff seemed happy and communicated with each other and us very well, were polite and helpful. The food was delicious! Especially for the price. I've gotten sushi at many other locations in NYC, and was really surprised by how fresh the fish was and how well composed each dish was. It really felt like the food was cared for at a much higher level than what I'd typically expect for this price point. I got the akadashi miso soup, the fresh salmon maki, the yellowtail jalapeño, and a salmon skin roll. The salmon was fresh and light. Like higher end restaurant quality fresh!!! The yellowtail was also super fresh and the jalapeño was spicy. The salmon skin was good as well, and came with cucumber inside. But the star of the night was something unexpected that my partner (vegetarian) had ordered - Sautéed mushrooms. I am a BIG mushroom fan, and I have NEVER had mushrooms this tasty and flavorful - and beautifully paired with lemon of all things! Really recommend squeezing that lemon over top for the extra tang. Organic mushrooms are so much better than regular mushrooms, and the butter was just FANTASTIC. I couldn't stop eating the mushrooms and look forward to ordering them again. My partner also ordered the corn tempura with yuzu salt which had unique textures and a nice sweetness and saltiness to it. Very satisfying! He also got a bowl of sushi rice which we ate with some of the mushroom, although the mushroom was lovely on its own. I took pics of the ginger and wasabi offerings - the ginger had a unique earthy flavor and the wasabi had little crunchy bits in it, which I've encountered before. In any case, not the generic kind of condiment, which I think spoke to the level of detail and attention this restaurant pays to every element of the meal! This was truly a refreshing sushi experience and I highly recommend. The only thing I wish was better was the lighting design of the interior. Instead of nice warm tungsten lights for an evening ambience, the establishment uses blindingly bright daylight calibrated spot lights that beam down from above - the kind of lights used in jewelry stores to make the gemstones sparkle. It makes the food look good - as you can see in my pictures (which were NOT taking with flash, only the lighting that was there), everything was brightly lit and visible even thought it was 9:30 at night... but this cold, fluorescent-type lighting was a bit uncomfortable to sit under - I couldn't look up without getting flashed in the eye by the bright spotlight above - and the lighting made the atmosphere feel a bit low-end and less intimate, more like a cafeteria than a restaurant. I will likely be going back during the day (when hopefully the light won't be an issue) to enjoy the food again!

+4

Mary Grant

A very cool authentic Japanese restaurant on uws. We picked it for birthday dinner and were not disappointed. I recommend booking a table in advance. We ordered tuna tartare, deluxe sushi set, and snow crab roll—all delicious with fresh fish and perfect flavor combinations. The menu is extensive with a wide variety of dishes to choose from. For dessert, we had a tea-flavoured authentic Japanese cake with vanilla ice cream. The service was quick and friendly. Overall, the place is excellent, great food quality-price ratio and we'll definitely return to try more dishes next time!

Gopal Chopra

Spectacular and affordable sushi with large vegetarian selection. Tofu teriyaki was delectable and the seaweed and mushroom starters in the perfect sauce made for a filling meal. The vegetarian sushi selection was incredible and bit sized to allow for tasting. Service was friendly and fast, great vibe!

Taylor Kim

Went to this restaurant after the Coffee fest. They have really good lunch menu for the money. Affordable price, good quality sushi. Servers were kind and the portion of the food is good. Freshness of fish was really good too. Definitely will try again.

+3

Came here for my anniversary, as my girlfriend's favorite is sushi. We were thoroughly impressed and enjoyed our meal and our time. The staff is excellent and the restaurant has a nice interior. The …

Came here for my anniversary, as my girlfriend's favorite is sushi. We were thoroughly impressed and enjoyed our meal and our time. The staff is excellent and the restaurant has a nice interior. Th…

Came here for my anniversary, as my girlfriend's favorite is sushi. We were thoroughly impressed and enjoyed our meal and our time. The staff is excellent and the restaurant has a nice interior. Th…

Great value sushi. My favorite dish was the aged dashi tofu. Chirashi bowl and soba noodles were also tasty. No frill place, cozy and warm. Speedy service. I would definitely come back.

Great value sushi. My favorite dish was the aged dashi tofu. Chirashi bowl and soba noodles were also tasty. No frill place, cozy and warm. Speedy service. I would definitely come back.

Great value sushi. My favorite dish was the aged dashi tofu. Chirashi bowl and soba noodles were also tasty. No frill place, cozy and warm. Speedy service. I would definitely come back.

Great value sushi. My favorite dish was the aged dashi tofu. Chirashi bowl and soba noodles were also tasty. No frill place, cozy and warm. Speedy service. I would definitely come back.

Good, affordable Japanese food can be surprisingly hard to find in New York--so many places are either very expensive or strictly omakase. sushi Yasaka was a refreshing change. It's a true mom-and-…

Good, affordable Japanese food can be surprisingly hard to find in New York--so many places are either very expensive or strictly omakase. Sushi Yasaka was a refreshing change. It's a true mom-and-…

Best sushi in town! Both for dining in and order online, excellent quality, great prices, best service!

Best sushi in town! Both for dining in and order online, excellent quality, great prices, best service!

Good sushi for a great price! When I saw the prices on the menu for some of the combos I was expecting the sushi to be pretty small or mediocre, but neither was the case. This spot blew away any …

Always love coming to Sushi Yasaka. They're really busy so definitely make sure to have a reservation (usually it's not too hard to book in advance for lunch, which are the best times to come anywa…

The mini omakase and steak were delicious. I can't wait to go back. The good, service and atmosphere were great.

Two Haiku Review:\n\n$60 for\nOmakase is a good\nDeal, tasty as well.\n\nCame for a Wednesday\ndinner, no reservation,\n15 minute wait.

This is my go to sushi restaurant. The fish is always delicious and the prices are reasonable. The staff is pleasant, efficient and friendly. Don't forget to make a reservation because many people …

Very nice selection of sushi, sashimi, salads and other assorted seafood. Everything was good here, we were definitely go again!

Excellent sushi in a vibey setting. Loads of options to choose from on the menu. Reasonably priced for the quality, can't wait to return

Excellent sushi in a vibey setting. Loads of options to choose from on the menu. Reasonably priced for the quality, can't wait to return

Excellent sushi in a vibey setting. Loads of options to choose from on the menu. Reasonably priced for the quality, can't wait to return

Excellent sushi in a vibey setting. Loads of options to choose from on the menu. Reasonably priced for the quality, can't wait to return

The mini omakase and steak were just grand. It’s lively but not too loud for conversation. The service was great. I feel hungry thinking about this place!

Delicious japanese food at a reasonable price, especially lunchtime. sushi very fresh. Service friendly and efficient. A gem that keeps me coming back for more!

Delicious Japanese food at a reasonable price, especially lunchtime. Sushi very fresh. Service friendly and efficient. A gem that keeps me coming back for more!

Delicious Japanese food at a reasonable price, especially lunchtime. sushi very fresh. Service friendly and efficient. A gem that keeps me coming back for more!

Delicious Japanese food at a reasonable price, especially lunchtime. Sushi very fresh. service friendly and efficient. A gem that keeps me coming back for more!

I researched where to eat sushi in NYC and this place had great reviews. You have to make a reservation exactly 2 weeks ahead, so I made it at 12am to be sure to get in! It was every bit as good as…

Unpretentious, affordable, clearly a local favorite. Sushi is excellent, service is not over the top, but friendly and attentive. wine list is fantastic. A lovely evening, great food, nice atmos…

Elliot S (EJS)

Fish is usually very high quality and there is a good variety in the chef's dishes (like the sashimi entree). Prices are reasonable for the quality and Yasaka is in a great location, far west on the UWS. Their special appetizers are not to be ignored - there's always something interesting and very delicious. Atmosphere is very "basement", I will say no more. Service used to be better, now it's inconsistent. We go for the food and because it's two blocks from our apartment.

Monica De Narvaez

Loved the food, its one of the best sushi places in upper west side, and with reasonable prices. If it's the first time, then you should order the yellowtail sushi, its butteryness it's delicious, it has an umami flavor which doesn't need soy sauce. And its lotus root has the perfect balance between sweet and sour.

Josephine Lee

If you're pre-Lincoln Center-ing and can't stand the mediocre vibes at The Smith, walk 8 min north to Sushi Yasaka for affordable pan-Japanese fare. Yasaka isn't looking to win any Michelin-Beard awards, so don't come in with your highfalutin omakase nonsense. It's a neighborhood spot, serving the kind of down-home food your obaasan from another mother would feed you after a long day of middle schooling. We got the Special Spicy Salmon Roll, which was a tasty omega-3 smorgasbord of fishy goodness. To accompany it, we also got the Salmon Roll and Spicy Salmon Roll because what we lack in diversity, we make up for with being basic. Haha. Apparently, fish, rice and nori wasn't enough because we decided to also tack on some soup udon. The Kansai Udon was my pick, and it was perfect for a chilly night when all you want is to be encased in liquid carbs. All that for the low, low price of ~$30pp (tax and tip included), and this place practically pays YOU to eat here.

ordered takeout from this spot! I've had it saved for a very long time & has great lunch specials (comes with the choice of miso soup or salad)\n\nwe ordered:\nsashimi lunch (11 pieces) -$19\nsushi l…

ordered takeout from this spot! I've had it saved for a very long time & has great lunch specials (comes with the choice of miso soup or salad)\n\nwe ordered:\nsashimi lunch (11 pieces) -$19\nsus…

Always popular and always crowded with good reason. Excellent sushi at reasonable prices.\n\nReturned and started with the tuna Avocado and a Garden Salad - both very good. For entrees, we had a Re…

Very reliable sushi on the yes no frills but good menu and good prices. Nice ambiance but nothing too fancy. Service is good and it's usually busy.

Watch out: Regular Omakasa is $80. It's not in the menu. One would assume that of mini coast $30, the regular will be $40, $50 tops. But they take advantage of price not being announced to charge …

Well-considered menu at reasonable prices and decent ambience with fast service. The clam miso soup was delicious.The ingredients for a great mid-price sushi place seemed all to be there, but the q…

We’ve eaten here numerous times, both inside and take out. Service is good and the sushi is high quality, but very expensive. Take out orders are often wrong, like today’s order. There are other go…

We’ve eaten here numerous times, both inside and take out. service is good and the sushi is high quality, but very expensive. Take out orders are often wrong, like today’s order. There are other go…

The meal was very rushed. We had made a 10pm reservation and we were called and asked if we would like to come early which we did at 9:45. We had been told on the phone when we asked the restaurant…

Alyssa Gao

I was extremely disappointed by my recent visit. I ordered the lunch special and added a squid–uni roll. The uni was overwhelmingly fishy…… I’ve had uni many times and this was by far the worst. I politely asked to switch to another item of equal value the staff agreed. After ~20 minutes waiting, I noticed the chef point me out with a dismissive gesture (he lifted his chin and pointed me out to the servers with a quick jerk of his mouth）. When the replacement roll arrived, the waitress told me they “normally don’t accept exchanges” and that “uni just tastes like that.” She then claimed the chef had only been asking where to send the dish, a statement that contradicted what I’d just witnessed and felt like a deliberate cover-up. I think a restaurant that presents itself as high-end should care about customer satisfaction, not belittle guests or hide behind excuses. I won’t be angry if they have either good uni or good attitude I guess. Lunch special and my first waiter were great btw! Really like tuna here

Nope. In almost every way. Food. Service. You name it. \nMaine Uni inedible. Wasabi hard as a rock. Browning ginger. Sub-par fish. Went two days in a row just to be sure. Ordered salmon teriyaki …

I am writing to formally express my concern regarding an incident that occurred following a recent reservation I made at the restaurant. After confirming our booking, we received a call from a staf…

I am writing to formally express my concern regarding an incident that occurred following a recent reservation I made at the restaurant. After confirming our booking, we received a call from a st…

I had a table reserved in OPEN TABLE on December 24. Arriving at the scheduled time a waiter told me they had decided to close earlier than day. Neither previous notice nor any consideration. After…