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Sushi Yasaka, New York, NY

Sushi Yasaka

4.8
4.8
2732 Reviews
$31 to $50
Japanese

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 70 times today
  • Neighborhood 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.

Order delivery or takeout

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
  • Neighborhood
    Upper West Side
  • Cross street
    West End and Broadway
  • Parking details
    Street or private lot.
  • Public transit
    72 St (1, 2, 3)79 St (1, 2)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 2,732 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
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 4.1Ambience
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 4.6Value

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Noise • Moderate

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Review summary

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Sushi Yasaka offers "the best sushi in the neighborhood" with consistently "fresh and delicious" dishes. Known for its "excellent value" lunch specials, the restaurant boasts "great service" and "affordable prices." Despite its "dated decor," diners appreciate the "authentic Japanese food" and "spectacular sushi" that make it a "neighborhood gem." Reservations are recommended due to its popularity.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    2,732 Reviews

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    1. Ruby

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      VIP

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      New York City

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      10 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      10 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Dined today

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Very fresh sashimi and sushi. Fair price. Love it.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    2. Maureen

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Washington DC

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1 review

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1 review

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Dined 6 days ago

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Delicious sushi, great service, calm environment. Delicious tempura and udon.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    3. Desiree

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      New York City

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      19 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      19 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Dined 6 days ago

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Been going since forever! Fish is always fresh and tender. Love it !

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    4. Olivia

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Philadelphia

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1 review

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1 review

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Dined 7 days ago

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Incredible!!! Great lunch deal $20 for a large chirashi bowl. Want to go everyday

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    5. Michael

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      VIP

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      New York City

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      230 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      4.0

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      230 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Dined 7 days ago

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Overall 4
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      3. Service 4
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      4. Ambience 3
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      The best sushi and rolls are at Sushi Yasaka. The food is fresh and delicious. The prices are reasonable. It’s always busy so reservations are a must. This is our favorite sushi restaurant.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    6. Kelly

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      New York City

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1 review

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      4.0

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1 review

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Dined on January 17, 2025

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Overall 4
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Great local spot with quality fresh sushi, perfect before show at the Beacon!

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    7. MARK

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      New York City

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1 review

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1 review

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Dined on January 17, 2025

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Great food. Lunch menu is a really good value. Recommend highly.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    8. Jose L

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      VIP

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      New York City

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      44 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      4.0

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      44 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Dined on January 16, 2025

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Overall 4
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      3. Service 4
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      4. Ambience 3
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Sushi Yasaka is a perennial favorite for when the mood for good sushi strikes. There's always a group of people by the entrance waiting for a table. Our meal was straightforward and delicious. The sushi is well prepared and always tastes fresh.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    9. jacqueline

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      VIP

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      New York City

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      4 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      4.0

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      4 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Dined on January 14, 2025

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Overall 4
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      3. Service 2
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      4. Ambience 2
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      We were asked to turn the table over when we had only been there for 70 minutes on a weeknight

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    10. Cathy

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      VIP

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      New York City

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      163 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      163 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Dined on January 12, 2025

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Incredible quality at reasonable prices. Worth traveling for

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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 2732 OpenTable diners.

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

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Make a reservation

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    2 people
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    7:00 PM
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Booked 70 times today

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Order delivery or takeout

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Google Map for Sushi Yasaka

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

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Additional information

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Cross street
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      West End and Broadway
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Neighborhood
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      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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