Discreet sushi spot by former top chef. Affordable, quality sets & handrolls. Premium to-go options available.
Sendo, a discreet Midtown West restaurant by former Sushi Nakazawa chef Kevin Ngo, offers sushi sets and handrolls at accessible prices, with premium to-go sets available.
Nestled in Midtown West, this Japanese eatery offers a discreet dining experience led by a former Sushi Nakazawa chef. It's lauded for its accessible pricing on sushi sets and handrolls, with premium to-go options available daily. This spot is a go-to for those seeking quality sushi without an exorbitant price tag.
This Japanese restaurant is celebrated for its delicious and affordable sushi, with the Tokyo Set and Sendo Don being particularly popular. While many enjoy the quality and value, some diners have experienced a feeling of 'meh' due to repetitive sushi pieces in certain sets, leading to a debate on the overall worth.
"The Tokyo Set and Sendo Don are highlighted as beloved menu items. Diners also frequently recommend the omakase experience and handrolls."
Customers generally praise the restaurant for its high-quality sushi at accessible prices, with many highlighting it as a great value. However, some have noted concerns about repetition in sushi pieces and the overall value proposition for certain sets.
Important Note
This restaurant does not take reservations and may have limited to-go options available daily. Some diners have reported issues with repetitive pieces in their sushi sets.
"This user recommended Sendo, noting that it does not take reservations, in response to a query about sushi or poke lunch deals."
Neutral"This user seconds the recommendation for Sendo, praising its great value, professionalism, friendliness, and accommodating staff."
Positive"This commenter found Sendo to be fantastic for no-nonsense, not fancy omakase, and better for quality and price compared to Hatsuhana."
Positive"A brief but strong endorsement of Sendo, calling it incredible and a personal favorite."
Positive"Sendo is recommended as a more traditional spot with better rice and fish variety, staying under $100pp and offering a clear upgrade from chains without being intimidating."
Positive"The commenter has visited Sendo twice and has not been disappointed, noting it as an affordable omakase option with parties typically spending around $70 per person."
Positive"This commenter had a great experience at Sendo on 6th and 31st, enjoying 10 courses for two people plus additional items for $220 including tip, stating the sushi was out of this world."
Positive"The user suggested Sendo as a restaurant that fits the criteria."
Neutral"Sendo is described as a great sushi place with a speakeasy vibe, located on the second floor of an unassuming building, and offering excellent sushi."
Positive"Sendo is mentioned in relation to Sushi 35."
Neutral"Sendo is described as offering the best affordable sushi in NYC and is run by a former chef from a two-Michelin-star restaurant."
Positive"This user considered trying Sendo for a celebratory meal after reading about Sushi Noz's offerings."
Neutral"This user states that Sendo is consistently better in quality and cheaper than Sushi 35 West, and that Sushi 35 West uses cheap Atlantic salmon instead of premium king salmon."
Positive"This user names Sendo as their favorite sushi spot, with another user agreeing it is 'The best'."
Positive"In response to a recommendation, the user stated their intention to try Sushi by Woo."
Neutral"The user recommended Sushi by Woo on 33rd street as a good counter-serve lunch sushi spot."
Positive"In response to a positive comment about a takeout set, the user stated that the mentioned deal seemed like good value and they should have ordered that instead."
Positive"The user felt $51 for 16 pieces is not worth it unless for convenience, suggesting that for $2/nigiri, one might as well go to an AYCE omakase or spend more for a higher-end experience with proper saucing."
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