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Sushi Yasaka, New York, NY

Sushi Yasaka

4.8
4.8
2710 Reviews
$31 to $50
Japanese

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 59 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Healthy
  • Vegetarian-friendly
We serve high quality and tasty delicacies made with organic ingredients. To satisfy our customer’s taste buds, we look for the best raw ingredients tirelessly from local farmers.

We serve various kinds of fish. They are all carefully chosen from the fish market each morning. All fish are sliced in traditional style that preserves the original flavor and texture. Our executive chef overseen every dish. From choosing the rice and seaweed to the decoration of plate, each dish is the demonstration of our dedications to customers. We strive for the recognition as a customer-oriented restaurant through our delicious food, enthusiastic services and serenading environment. We are looking forward to serving you and hope you will have a wonderful dining experience with us.

For bar seating, please refer to location. Bar seating is by telephone request only. Thank you.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Sushi, Japanese Speciality
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (212) 496-8460
  • Website
    http://www.sushiyasaka.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Sushi Yasaka would be happy to cater your next corporate affair.
  • Location
    251 W. 72nd Street, New York, NY 10023
  • Area
    Upper West Side
  • Cross Street
    West End and Broadway
  • Parking details
    Street or private lot.
  • Public transit
    72 St (1, 2, 3)<br /><br />79 St (1, 2)<br /><br />66 St - Lincoln Center (1, 2)
  • Additional
    Beer, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Takeaway, Wine

Menu

Appetizers

  • Edamame

    • Sauteed Organic Mushrooms

      • Sakura Shumai

        • Yokohama Gyoza

          • Vegetable Gyoza

            • Kaki Fry

              • Agedashi Tofu

                • Tatsuta Age

                  • Beef Negimaki

                    • Gindara Kasuzuke

                      • Ebi Shinjo

                        • Hijik

                          • Kinpira

                            • Ohitashi

                              • Goma Ae

                                • Tuna Avocado

                                  • Toro Tartare

                                    • Ankimo

                                      • Usuzukuri

                                        • Sashimi

                                          Salads

                                          • Small Salad

                                            • Yasaka Salad

                                              • Seaweed Salad

                                                • Garden Salad

                                                  • Yaki-Shabu Salad

                                                    • Grilled Shrimp & Avocado

                                                      Soups

                                                      • Miso

                                                        • Clear

                                                          • Akadashi Miso

                                                            Noodles

                                                            • Kanto Soba

                                                              • Kansai Udon

                                                                • Ebi Tempura Soba

                                                                  • Vegie Tempura Soba

                                                                    • Ebi Tempura Udon

                                                                      • Vegi Tempura Udon

                                                                        Tempura

                                                                        • Chef 's Omakase Vegetable Tempura

                                                                          • Appetizer Tempura

                                                                            • Appetizer Vegetable Tempura

                                                                              • Dinner Tempura

                                                                                Tempura a LA Carte

                                                                                • Lobster Tail

                                                                                  • Shrimp

                                                                                    • Asparagus

                                                                                      • Japanese Egg Plant

                                                                                        • Japanese Sweet Potato

                                                                                          • Kobocha Squash

                                                                                            • Maittake Mushroom

                                                                                              • Lotus Root

                                                                                                • Baby Onoin

                                                                                                  • Baby Carrot

                                                                                                    • Shishito Pepper

                                                                                                      • Baby Zucchini

                                                                                                        • Broccoli

                                                                                                          Maki Rolls Hand Rolls

                                                                                                          • Negi Toro

                                                                                                            • Negi Yellow Tail

                                                                                                              • Tuna

                                                                                                                • Tuna Avocado

                                                                                                                  • Tuna Cucumber

                                                                                                                    • Spicy Salmon

                                                                                                                      • Spicy Yellow Tail

                                                                                                                        • Spicy Scallop

                                                                                                                          • California

                                                                                                                            • Fresh Salmon Salmon Avocado

                                                                                                                              • Salmon Cucumber

                                                                                                                                • Salmon Skin

                                                                                                                                  • Salmon Roe

                                                                                                                                    • Fluke Ume Shiso

                                                                                                                                      • Eel Cucumber

                                                                                                                                        • Eel Avocado

                                                                                                                                          • Ume Shiso Cucumber Shitake Mushroom

                                                                                                                                            • Oshinko

                                                                                                                                              • Avocado

                                                                                                                                                • Asparagus

                                                                                                                                                  • Cooked Kampyo

                                                                                                                                                    • Cucumber

                                                                                                                                                      • Sweet Potato Tempura

                                                                                                                                                        • Pumpkin Tempura

                                                                                                                                                          • Shrimp Tempura

                                                                                                                                                            • Spicy Ebi Tempura

                                                                                                                                                              Sushi

                                                                                                                                                                Sushi Entrees

                                                                                                                                                                • Yasaka Chef Recommemd

                                                                                                                                                                  • Sushi Deluxe

                                                                                                                                                                    • Sashimi Deluxe

                                                                                                                                                                      • Miyabi

                                                                                                                                                                        • Umi No Sachi

                                                                                                                                                                          • Yaki Salmon Donburi

                                                                                                                                                                            • Spicy Maki Combination

                                                                                                                                                                              Sushi & Sahhimi a LA Carte

                                                                                                                                                                              • Fatty Tuna

                                                                                                                                                                                • Tuna

                                                                                                                                                                                  • Yellow Tail

                                                                                                                                                                                    • Fresh Salmon

                                                                                                                                                                                      • King Salmon

                                                                                                                                                                                        • Fluke

                                                                                                                                                                                          • King Crab

                                                                                                                                                                                            • Octopus

                                                                                                                                                                                              • Squid

                                                                                                                                                                                                • Fried Oyster

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Smelt Roe

                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Sea Urchin (Maine)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Sea Urchin Cali

                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Sea Bass

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Japanese Snapper

                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Shime Mackerel

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Spanish Mackerel

                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Eel

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Sea Eel

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Crab Stick

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Boiled Shrimp

                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Botan Shrimp Salmon Roe

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Live Scallop

                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Baby Abalone

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Yasaka 'S Signature Maki

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Fried Japanese Oyster

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Mix Vegetable

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Futomaki

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lobster Tempura Roll

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Geisha Roll

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Soft Shell Crab

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Boston Real Crab Roll

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chopped Crunch Eel Avocado

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Teriyaki & Steak

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Organic Chicken Teriyaki

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • King Salmon Teriyaki

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Tofu Steak

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Angus Prime Rib Eye Steak

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Lunch Specials

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Sushi Lunch

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Sashimi Lunch

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Miyabi Lunch

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Chirashi Lunch

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Roll Combination

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Organic Chicken Teriyaki

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • King Salmon Teriyaki

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Tatsuta Age

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Tempura

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Vegetable Tempura

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Organic Tofu Steak

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Mini Steak Lunch

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Udon Combo

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Saba Combo

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Soft Drink

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Soft Drink

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Coke, Dite Coke, Ginger Ale, Club Soda, Sprite, Evian Bottle Water, Perrier Water

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Last updated: 5 February 2022

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    What 2,710 people are saying

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Overall ratings and reviews

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    4.8
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    4.8 based on recent ratings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 4.8Food
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 4.6Service
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 4Ambience
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 4.6Value

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Noise • Moderate

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Loved For

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Manhattan

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Japanese

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Review summary

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Sushi Yasaka, a beloved gem on the Upper West Side, is renowned for its consistently "fresh and delicious" sushi. Patrons rave about its "outstanding value" and "attentive service." Despite the modest decor and occasional noise, the quality of dishes and welcoming staff make it a must-visit destination.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    2,710 Reviews

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    1. PHILIPPE

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Chicago

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      8 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      4.0

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      8 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Dined 1 day ago

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Overall 4
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      3. Service 3
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Was good but not as usual ! Service was average and portion was smaller than a month ago When the service and food was perfect Perhaps too busy for Black Friday

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    2. ellie

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      New York City

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      119 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      vip
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      119 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Dined on 22 November 2024

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Wonderful lunch special : Delicious and reasonably priced.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    3. alice

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      New York City

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      119 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      vip
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      119 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Dined on 12 November 2024

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Excellent fresh fish We had the omakase sushi mini special All delicious Also loved seaweed salad and shumai

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    4. Allen

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      New York City

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1 review

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1 review

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Dined on 12 November 2024

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Truly the best lunch value on the upper west side. I’ve been coming here consistently with my family for years now and there’s never been a bad or “off” dish.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    5. Holly

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      New York City

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      11 reviews

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      11 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Dined on 7 November 2024

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Very fresh fish. Great staff. Good value. Near Lincoln Center.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    6. Glyn

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      New York City

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      62 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      vip
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      62 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Dined on 6 November 2024

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      One of my favorite sushi places in city. Fish is super fresh and delicious.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    7. Regina

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Minneapolis

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      16 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      16 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Dined on 5 November 2024

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Excellent sushi consistently . Neighborhood gem !

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    8. Tomasz

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      New York City

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      32 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      vip
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      4.0

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      32 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Dined on 26 October 2024

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Overall 4
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      3. Service 4
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      great true Japanese food for a reasonable price, a rare find

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    9. Amber

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      New York City

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1 review

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1 review

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Dined on 14 October 2024

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      The chef’s omakase selection never disappoints. The sashimi is stand-out without being clouded by the usual pretentious air found at other more “exclusive” sushi restaurants. The tempura batter is light and crispy. Can’t wait to return.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    10. Chantal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      New York City

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      2 reviews

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      2 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Dined on 11 October 2024

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      3. Service 4
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      4. Ambience 3
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Great value as the sushi is reasonably priced yet the fish quality is exceptional. Service is okay, you won't always be seated at the time you reserved given how busy they are but I haven't ever waited longer than 10 minutes. Reservation needed for peak times, otherwise it's a long wait (1.5+ hr).

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    FAQs

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Sushi Yasaka offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 496-8460.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Sushi Yasaka is rated 4.8 stars by 2710 OpenTable diners.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    2 people
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    7:00 pm
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Booked 59 times today

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Google Map for Sushi Yasaka

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    251 W. 72nd Street, New York, NY 10023

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Additional information

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Cross Street
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      West End and Broadway
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Area
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Upper West Side
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Hours of Operation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Price
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      $31 to $50
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Cuisines
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Japanese, Sushi, Japanese Speciality
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Dining style
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Casual Dining
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Dress code
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Casual Dress
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Parking details
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Street or private lot.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Public transit
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      72 St (1, 2, 3)79 St (1, 2)66 St - Lincoln Center (1, 2)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Payment Options
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Additional
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Beer, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Takeaway, Wine
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