Affordable, quality sushi on the UWS. Great value, great food.
This Japanese spot on the Upper West Side is a highly regarded sushi destination, praised for its exceptional value and quality. While not a fancy establishment, it offers a consistently satisfying dining experience, making it a favorite among locals looking for authentic and affordable sushi.
The sushi here is consistently praised for its quality and affordability, with particular highlights being the lunch specials that offer incredible value. It's considered a go-to spot for delicious and reasonably priced Japanese cuisine.
"The lunch specials are frequently highlighted as offering 'insane value' and are highly recommended."
Customers rave about the exceptional value and consistent quality of the sushi, making it a beloved neighborhood spot.
Important Note
The restaurant is described as 'not fancy' and 'a bit dingy,' suggesting it prioritizes food quality over ambiance.
"This user seconded the recommendation for Sushi Yasaka."
Positive"The commenter recommended Sushi Yasaka, implying it's a better option than Amura."
Positive"Sushi Yasaka was mentioned as a potential quick bite option, though the user was unsure if it fit the category. It is located on the Upper West Side."
Neutral"Sushi Yasaka is listed as a restaurant that has potentially improved."
Neutral"Yasaka is recommended as a good spot for a la carte sushi."
Positive"Sushi Yasaka is listed as a sushi dining recommendation."
Neutral"A user stated that Sushi Yasaka is their favorite sushi spot."
Positive"A user expressed love for Sushi Yasaka, describing it as "low key and non hypey" with "solid food" that consistently satisfies them."
Positive"A user shared an anecdotal experience of seeing Denzel Washington at Sushi Yasaka years ago, indicating its recognition and draw."
Neutral"A user stated that Sushi Yasaka is one of their personal favorites."
Positive"A user gave a strong positive endorsement for Sushi Yasaka, stating that it "rules.""
Positive"Sushi Yasaka was included in a list of recommended sushi spots."
Positive"A user recommended visiting Sushi Yasaka for lunch, highlighting the "insane value" of its lunch special."
Positive"Sushi Yasaka was highlighted as "the answer" for good sushi in NYC."
Positive"Sushi Yasaka was included in a list of recommended sushi spots."
Positive"The original poster expressed strong gratitude for the Sushi Yasaka recommendation, noting it's "super close to what I was looking for" and planning to visit soon."
Positive"Sushi Yasaka was directly recommended for good sushi in the UWS."
Positive"The user included Sushi Yasaka in a list of recommended restaurants."
Positive"This restaurant is suggested for lunch on 72nd Street as part of an authentic New York City experience, away from Times Square."
Positive"Suggests Yasaka (a Japanese restaurant, often for sushi) for a really nice lunch experience for a large group, though the main request was for dinner."
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