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Sushi Yasaka, New York, NY

Sushi Yasaka

4.7
4.7
2715 Reviews
$31 to $50
Japanese

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 86 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
  • Neighbourhood
    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, Takeout, 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: February 5, 2022

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    What 2,715 people are saying

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Overall ratings and reviews

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

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    4.7
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    4.7 based on recent ratings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 4.8Food
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 4.6Service
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 4Ambience
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 4.6Value

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Noise • Moderate

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Review summary

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Sushi Yasaka is a beloved neighborhood gem offering "freshest sushi" and "exceptional quality." Known for its "amazing lunch specials," this Upper West Side favorite features "great service" and "vibrant ambiance." Although it can be "busy and noisy," the "delicious food" and "generous portions" ensure a memorable dining experience.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    2,715 Reviews

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    1. Nate

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      New York City

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1 review

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1 review

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Dined 3 days ago

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      3. Service 4
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      The pricing was so inexpensive and the food was high quality and fufilling. I’ve been coming here since like 2017 im ngl and I keep coming back bc they never miss.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    2. Andre

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      New York City

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      10 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      vip
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      10 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Dined 6 days ago

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      4. Ambience 3
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Very good sushi, fast service, good value - would definitely go back!

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    3. Eniko

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      New York City

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      13 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      vip
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      13 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Dined on December 5, 2024

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Great place, good service, good food. Highly recommend it.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    4. Carol

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      New York City

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      4 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      4 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Dined on November 30, 2024

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      This is one of my favorite restaurants with an excellent value for lunch.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    5. PHILIPPE

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Chicago

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      8 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      4.0

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      8 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Dined on November 29, 2024

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      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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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    6. Emma

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      New York City

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      9 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      vip
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      4.0

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      9 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Dined on November 26, 2024

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Overall 4
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      3. Service 4
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      4. Ambience 3
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      We love the sushi at Sushi Yasaka, the fish is very fresh and the starters are very tasty too. The furniture and decor seemed dated, so we can’t wait for them to move to the new location.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    7. ellie

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      New York City

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      119 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      vip
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      119 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Dined on November 22, 2024

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

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    8. alice

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      New York City

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      119 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      119 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Dined on November 12, 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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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    9. Allen

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      New York City

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1 review

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1 review

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Dined on November 12, 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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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    10. Holly

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      New York City

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      11 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      11 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Dined on November 7, 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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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    FAQs

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

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Sushi Yasaka is rated 4.7 stars by 2715 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 p.m.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Booked 86 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
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Neighbourhood
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      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, Takeout, Wine
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