Sushi Yasuda

Restaurants, Japanese Midtown East
Recommended
5 out of 5 stars
(7user reviews)
Sushi Yasuda
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Photograph: Caroline Voagen Nelson
Sushi Yasuda
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Photograph: Caroline Voagen Nelson
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Photograph: Filip Wolak

Seeing the sushi master practice in this bamboo-embellished space is the culinary equivalent of observing Buddhist monks at prayer. Counter seating, where you can witness—and chat up—the chefs, is the only way to go. Prime your palate with a miso soup and segue into the raw stuff: petals of buttery fluke; rich eel; dessert-sweet egg custard; nearly translucent discs of sliced scallop over neat cubes of milky sushi rice. This is a sushi purist's paradise, and no two meals are ever the same.

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Venue name: Sushi Yasuda
Contact:
Visit Website Call Venue 212-972-1001
Address: 204 E 43rd St
New York
10017
Cross street: between Second and Third Aves
Opening hours: Mon–Fri noon–2pm, 6–10pm; Sat 6–10pm
Transport: Subway: 42nd St S, 4, 5, 6, 7 to 42nd St–Grand Central
Price: Average sushi meal (eight pieces, half roll): $28
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Average User Rating

4.7 / 5

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Best sushi experience in Manhattan so far. 

The torotuna was melting in my mouth and even though I know that more than é is to much for this kind of sushi I wanted more of them 

Clearly the chef know what he is doing and the fact hat he has fish deliver form Tsujiki market in Tokyo every day shows that he is into quality 

Don't hesitate to take the Omakase menu if you can because event though it looks like a lot at the end you will just love it 



tastemaker

What an experience this was. I really recommend making a reservation at the sushi bar, your time there won't be the same. I recommend just getting the sushi flight. While the sashimi was excellent, I feel that the sushi is what should get all of the spot light. When asked for what you don't like, I personally did not like the mackerel since it's a little more fishy than expected. But the tunas, salmons, oysters, and uni were all so delicious. I can't wait for another special occasion in order to come back! 


Top quality sushi and sashimi. Tuna and bonito out of this world. Great ice cream. Loved the quality, the service and the presentation. Top quality is priced accordingly, but worth it. If you like proper Japanese food and ambiance do go.

Staff Writer

What a find. Thank you Peter D for the recommendation. Possibly the finest sushi I have eaten in a very long time. Go to midtown and eat there. You will not be disappointed. 


Probably one of the greatest Japanese restaurants in the world. Incredible sushi, amazing red bean ice cream too

tastemaker

The location of Yasuda still seems odd to me but the peaceful decor and atmosphere inside make you forget that you're in midtown. Definitely sit at the bar, it's so much fun to talk to the sushi chef's and be able to ask questions. The sushi here is BEYOND fresh, after going here once, eating sushi anywhere else is just sad. With that being said, it is pricy but worth it. My mouth is watering just writing this. My recs -- spanish mackerel, king salmon, and toro. 

Staff WriterTastemaker

I'm not a big fan of sushi, but with the exception of the sea urchin, this was actually pretty good.

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