Sushi Yasaka

I was craving omakase and found this, for $60 it was very fresh and hit the right spot. They have alacarte as well but definitely recommend. The sashi was fresh and flavours were amazing. The sushi rice was made so expertly where it stuck together but you could still taste every individual rice grain. Also got the age tofu dashi which was amazing.

Very surprised to find this gem in UWS of Manhattan. We had a reservation for 12 pm on a Sunday and it's already packed 😲. Excellent food. Had choice of lunch specials on weekends ! The soft shell crab roll showcased beefy juicy crab in perfectly thin deep fried batter. Family friendly as we noticed a little hand reaching out in between the partition to say hi ... Not swiping our sashimi 🤣. So cute 🥰. Will revisit and will reserve a spot before hand to be sure. Service team is wonderful. Excellent find 👍🤩

A lively sushi spot serving a variety of sushi, nigiri, and izakaya-style dishes. We particularly enjoyed the Ankimo for its tender texture and rich flavor, as well as the Hamachi Kama with its grilled texture. The Sashimi Deluxe set offered a nice assortment of cuts with decent quality. Overall, this is a cozy neighborhood spot for casual sushi with warm and friendly service.

The sushi here was way better than I was hoping for considering the affordable price point. There’s a reason why it was packed on the weekend for lunch! The highlight dish for me was the soft shell crab sushi! They also offer an omakase experience at a very affordable price

A hidden gem in the Upper West Side, this sushi restaurant offers an exceptional dining experience at an affordable price point. During my visit for a casual meal, I opted for the lunch special, which included udon noodle soup paired with a selection of premium sushi. The quality and freshness of the dishes exceeded expectations, showcasing careful preparation and attention to detail. With its inviting ambiance, this spot is ideal for gatherings with friends or even casual business lunches. A highly recommended choice for those seeking great sushi without breaking the bank.

Went here on a whim last night after hearing many positive reviews for it. We went at 9. The place was packed, and we were told we would have to wait til 9:25, but we actually got seated earlier. The waiters were attentive and there were plenty of staff to attend to us and everyone else. Staff seemed happy and communicated with each other and us very well, were polite and helpful. The food was delicious! Especially for the price. I've gotten sushi at many other locations in NYC, and was really surprised by how fresh the fish was and how well composed each dish was. It really felt like the food was cared for at a much higher level than what I'd typically expect for this price point. I got the akadashi miso soup, the fresh salmon maki, the yellowtail jalapeño, and a salmon skin roll. The salmon was fresh and light. Like higher end restaurant quality fresh!!! The yellowtail was also super fresh and the jalapeño was spicy. The salmon skin was good as well, and came with cucumber inside. But the star of the night was something unexpected that my partner (vegetarian) had ordered - Sautéed mushrooms. I am a BIG mushroom fan, and I have NEVER had mushrooms this tasty and flavorful - and beautifully paired with lemon of all things! Really recommend squeezing that lemon over top for the extra tang. Organic mushrooms are so much better than regular mushrooms, and the butter was just FANTASTIC. I couldn't stop eating the mushrooms and look forward to ordering them again. My partner also ordered the corn tempura with yuzu salt which had unique textures and a nice sweetness and saltiness to it. Very satisfying! He also got a bowl of sushi rice which we ate with some of the mushroom, although the mushroom was lovely on its own. I took pics of the ginger and wasabi offerings - the ginger had a unique earthy flavor and the wasabi had little crunchy bits in it, which I've encountered before. In any case, not the generic kind of condiment, which I think spoke to the level of detail and attention this restaurant pays to every element of the meal! This was truly a refreshing sushi experience and I highly recommend. The only thing I wish was better was the lighting design of the interior. Instead of nice warm tungsten lights for an evening ambience, the establishment uses blindingly bright daylight calibrated spot lights that beam down from above - the kind of lights used in jewelry stores to make the gemstones sparkle. It makes the food look good - as you can see in my pictures (which were NOT taking with flash, only the lighting that was there), everything was brightly lit and visible even thought it was 9:30 at night... but this cold, fluorescent-type lighting was a bit uncomfortable to sit under - I couldn't look up without getting flashed in the eye by the bright spotlight above - and the lighting made the atmosphere feel a bit low-end and less intimate, more like a cafeteria than a restaurant. I will likely be going back during the day (when hopefully the light won't be an issue) to enjoy the food again!

A very cool authentic Japanese restaurant on uws. We picked it for birthday dinner and were not disappointed. I recommend booking a table in advance. We ordered tuna tartare, deluxe sushi set, and snow crab roll—all delicious with fresh fish and perfect flavor combinations. The menu is extensive with a wide variety of dishes to choose from. For dessert, we had a tea-flavoured authentic Japanese cake with vanilla ice cream. The service was quick and friendly. Overall, the place is excellent, great food quality-price ratio and we'll definitely return to try more dishes next time!

Spectacular and affordable sushi with large vegetarian selection. Tofu teriyaki was delectable and the seaweed and mushroom starters in the perfect sauce made for a filling meal. The vegetarian sushi selection was incredible and bit sized to allow for tasting. Service was friendly and fast, great vibe!