Top-notch sushi takeout w/ firm, sweet rice & thick-cut fish. Rivals pricier spots.
Bryan Kim reviews Sushi 295 Mercer, a Greenwich Village spot excelling in sushi takeout with firm, sweet rice and thick-cut fish comparable to more expensive establishments.
This Greenwich Village spot shines as a top-tier sushi takeout destination, offering an exceptional culinary experience without the premium price tag. The expertly prepared sushi features firm, sweet rice and generous cuts of fresh fish, rivaling that of more expensive establishments. While a few counter seats exist, the true magic lies in their convenient and high-quality takeout service, making it a go-to for delicious Japanese cuisine.
This establishment is highly recommended for its sushi, with customers highlighting the firm, sweet rice and thick-cut fish as standout features that rival more expensive restaurants. The combo meal, around $35, is a popular choice, offering a good selection of nigiri and a roll. Dishes like toro and scallop are particularly praised. It is primarily a sushi takeout spot, though limited counter seating is available.
"The combo meal, priced around $35, is highly recommended for its value, featuring nigiri like toro and scallop, plus a roll. Individual nigiri such as toro and scallop are also praised for their quality."
Customers consistently praise this restaurant for its high-quality sushi, particularly noting the excellent rice and generous fish portions which offer great value.
Important Note
While there are a few counter seats, the restaurant primarily functions as a takeout spot.
"The original poster mentioned this sushi spot as their all-time favorite and benchmark for casual sushi takeout, though it's a bit far from their current location in the West Village."
Positive"Sushi 295 Mercer offers a very intimate omakase experience for a few friends, with only 3 (possibly 4) high-top bar seats."
Positive"An LA migrant living in NYC stated that Sushi 295 Mercer is "great," indicating it meets the standard for good sushi."
Positive"Sushi 295 Mercer was directly recommended as a sushi spot."
Positive"Sushi 295 Mercer was described as "top notch.""
Positive"Awkward-Juice-1690 recommended Sushi 295 Mercer for sushi delivery in lower Manhattan."
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