Affordable, fresh sushi w/ standout lunch specials. Solid UWS gem, not fancy but delivers on taste & value.
A beloved Japanese spot on the Upper West Side, this restaurant is consistently praised for its incredible value and fresh sushi. Despite a lack of upscale ambiance, it's a go-to for affordable and delicious Japanese fare, especially their highly recommended lunch specials. Many consider it a top contender for the best sushi value in NYC.
This Japanese restaurant is highly acclaimed for its sushi, with customers frequently recommending it for its freshness and exceptional value. The lunch specials are particularly lauded. While some describe the ambiance as 'a bit dingy' or 'not fancy,' the consensus is that the food quality, especially for the price, makes it a top choice for sushi on the Upper West Side.
"Customers frequently highlight the value and quality of the lunch specials. Specific sushi rolls like the chopped toro and oshinko roll, and the blue crab California roll are mentioned as favorites, as is the akadashi soup."
Customers overwhelmingly praise the restaurant for its excellent value and fresh sushi, with many recommending the lunch specials. While some note the ambiance is not upscale, the quality of the food for the price is consistently highlighted as a major draw.
Important Note
While generally highly regarded for its food, some reviews mention that the dining space is not particularly upscale, can be 'a bit dingy,' or 'not attractive or comfortable.' One user also reported a negative experience related to hygiene concerns, though this was countered by a note about the restaurant maintaining an 'A' health rating.
"The commenter recommended Sushi Yasaka as their favorite place to order delivery from."
Positive"This user agreed with the recommendation of Sushi Yasaka."
Positive"Sushi Yasaka is listed as a recommendation for a restaurant."
Positive"Expresses extreme fondness for Sushi Yasaka, stating they would be devastated if it closed."
Positive"Expresses dissatisfaction with Sushi Yasaka after a recent visit, finding it unimpressive and agreeing with the sentiment that NYC sushi has a poor quality-to-price ratio."
Negative"Acknowledges Sushi Yasaka's long-standing reputation but notes a lack of updates since the 90s, particularly concerning the cleanliness of walls and the bus station."
Negative"Confirms Sushi Yasaka maintains an 'A' rating from the health department despite the previous comment about hygiene."
Neutral"Sushi Yasaka on the UWS is praised as a favorite affordable sushi spot with very fresh sushi, particularly mentioning their chopped toro and oshinko roll, blue crab California roll, and amazing akadashi soup."
Positive"Expresses disappointment with Sushi Yasaka's current state, citing hygiene concerns ('FILTHY') and the condition of their serving boards, despite previously loving the place."
Negative"The commenter defends Sushi Yasaka as great for newbies, even after experiencing other omakases and sushi in Japan and SF, acknowledging the perceived frustration with NYC sushi prices."
Positive"Sushi Yasaka on the UWS is recommended for sushi newbies due to its delicious offerings."
Positive"Yasaka on the Upper West Side is recommended for its lunch specials."
Positive"Describes Sushi Yasaka as average, fair-priced neighborhood sushi suitable for delivery, and notes the dining space is not attractive or comfortable."
Neutral"Sushi Yasaka is recommended for regular sushi and delivery."
Positive"Agrees that Sushi Yasaka is good, but disagrees with the hype around Sugarfish."
Positive"Sushi Yasaka is recommended for quality sushi."
Positive"Sushi Yasaka is mentioned as the only sushi restaurant that has previously caused food poisoning for the commenter."
Negative"Sushi Yasaka is mentioned as a good option for regular sushi, in addition to Sushi Lin's omakase and regular options."
Positive"Sushi Yasaka is recommended as a great sushi option."
Positive"Sushi Yasaka is listed as a sushi recommendation."
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