A M

Great place. I truly enjoyed the quality and presentation of food. Everything was fresh, tasty and beautiful. The atmosphere is so pleasant. The entire place brings you Asian vibes. Additionally, on a Saturday for lunch, I did not need reservations for 3 ( last minutes reservations can be challenging but this place was great). We all were satisfied with the entire experience. We probably spent more than 2 hours there and never felt they were rushing us. The price was also a positive point of our visit. I highly recommend this place. On a totally side note, the charge of my friend's cellphone was super low and as a surprise, the server told us about they having a charging station. I give a 10/10 for the place, service and food!

Luisa Fanzani

I’m not an Asian food connoisseur and don’t usually go to Asian restaurants, but this place is special. A true gem. The sushi is exceptional and so were the noodles. Ambience and service were great too. I ended up going 2 days in a row 🤌🏻😊

Sam Hahn

Lunch great! Love chirashi. Shame some runs out fast. ----- Used to come more often to Eastside... when working for Japanese firm... Sushi Yasuda, etc... One of the best.. especially after Sushiden's gone. Like Sushi Ann, Hatsuhana, Hakubai as well as Sushi of Gari's too. But, not as of a fan for Sugarfish. Here.. tall ceiling, good decor of woods, Japanese tiles, ropes... ambiance with bar full of Japanese sake and beer welcoming. Food excellent. Both mix of generous portion as well as high quality pieces. $150 omakase not the only option... thus, wide spectrum from Sushi enthusiasts as well as casual drinking, tapas-like scene. Love dashi mini pot. Can't resist refill. Always end up ordering more... but, eat all... Arigato

+10

Rushan

Cool place for dinner. Prices are a bit on a higher end, but still affordable. The food was amazing. Definitely worth a visit.

LL C

Came here after a long day of work because I wanted to treat myself and WOW. I was not disappointed. I am healed. Ordered the salmon hitsumabushi (salmon sashimi with salmon flakes and fried salmon skin). The very patient, exacting server explained how to eat it: plain, then with toppings and finally with dashi broth. Extremely simple and satisfying. I can't wait to come back!

Nancy Bui

Really enjoyed this lunch set. The sashimi was fresh and well-cut, and even the sushi rice stood out—warm, well-seasoned, and perfectly cooked. Service was friendly and attentive without being overbearing. Everything felt thoughtful and well-prepared. Would definitely come back.

Joshua Grossman

Excellent! Amazing execution of a menu that scales from affordable to Manhattan-night-out. My wife and I were perfectly happy making a meal of some tapas-sized dishes and the (truly excellent) duck entree, along with some Happy Hour drinks; we left, very happy, very well fed, and with our wallets intact. But if you’d like to take that up a notch, this restaurant will be happily to take you to some impressive heights.

Rahul M

Updated Feb 2025: Exceptional Japanese food. The sushi was amazing, the tempura items were the best and the cocktails are superb. The service is super friendly and warm, right from the receptionist to bartenders to wait staff. They help with menu suggestions too. The quality of fish is amongst the best, rivals top places in Japan. The presentation is fabulous and everything tastes very nice! A must try place for any Japanese food lover. Original Nov 2023: Very nice sushi restaurant which does a live Tuna cutting experience every month (3rd Tuesday of each month). Make reservations and tell them you are interested in seeing the Tuna slicing. The food is good, fish is fresh with many of the usual options. The rice seems a bit off for me, lacks enough vinegar and is super white in color. The rolls, sashimi, sushi and tempura items are super nice. The chicken karage, shrimp tempura and O Toro is exceptional. The Medai nigiri was ok. The liquor selection is superb. Yamazaki’s, Hibiki and Hakushu (including 18’s). A wide selection of high end Sake with a few sake flights. The lychee martini is exceptional. They have a regular bar to sit and also a sushi bar. The service is very friendly and prompt. A must try place for some good sushi. 🍱 🍣

+8

Annie Fowler

We were recommended this restaurant by a couple girls that we met after the Rangers game, and it couldn’t have been a better recommendation! The atmosphere was gorgeous. The staff was friendly and the food was phenomenal!!! 10/10 recommend & will be back again next time in NYC!!!

+1

J.

Couldn't be happier we chose this place out of all nearby sushi places. Attentive courteous knowledgeable servers? Check! Fresh food and prompt service? Check! Great warm atmosphere and design? Check! Nice sake collection plus they have some seating at a chef's station where you can watch food being plated. Atmosphere was mostly afterwork crowd and not overly loud. The fatty tuna was amazing. Not so crazy overall for Japanese desserts but that's my personal preference.

+8

Nate Cobb

Wokuni was a great spot for dinner with friends. We had a really cute booth with plenty of space. The food was smaller plates so you definitely need to order a good number of dishes to be full. But I will say that the fish was really fresh and delicious. The drinks were also really good and our waiter was very friendly. Definitely worth checking out!

+2

funny juucy

This restaurant is a true culinary delight! From fresh sashimi and sushi to grilled fish and seafood dishes, every bite is a burst of flavor and freshness. The quality of the seafood is outstanding, with each dish showcasing the natural flavors of the ocean. The service is impeccable with attentive staff who are knowledgeable and accommodating. They ensure a pleasant dining experience with prompt service and personalized recommendations. Overall, this restaurant is a must-visit for seafood lovers seeking a top-notch dining experience.

I highly recommend Wokuni for lunch. The quality of the fish is very high. The hot apps are also good.

Had the Omakase special. First course was Amber Jack and Salmon. They seamed a bit old and a bit slimy. Second main was three white fishes all delicious. The next was 3 tunas; also good. The next squid- awful. Uni domestic tasted minerals not like butter. Scallops ok. Tuna roll ok, soup was a light broth with a few noodles. Dessert was bean dumpling, green tea mochi and a little whipped cream. Dance music was playing but not too loud.

Christine

This Japanese restaurant consistently delivers an outstanding dining experience with impeccable service and top-quality cuisine. As a regular customer, I am always impressed by their commitment to excellence, from their fresh sushi sourced directly from their fish farm in Japan to the perfectly grilled hamachi collar. The agedashi tofu is a comforting delight with its crispy exterior and silky interior, while the matcha and mochi ice cream is the perfect sweet finish. Our go-to sake, Dassai Nama, pairs beautifully with every dish. A unique recent addition to their sushi counter is a silent fish auction screen above their sushi bar counter was a nice touch. Their happy hour drink specials and Arigato set (fried chicken or oyster with Edamame) are a great deal and delicious 😋

+3

Nice space and professional service, but I found it overpriced for what it is. The food was good, not exceptional relative to the price point in NYC. It also feels more commercial than many Japanese restaurants here. Wokuni is part of a large Japanese restaurant group that farms and distributes its own fish, and the place comes across more like a polished concept built to scale than a chef-driven spot. Overall it reminded me of a high-end Vegas-style restaurant: slick, competent, but not somewhere I’d go out of my way to return to given the prices.