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Blue Ribbon Sushi

Sushi Restaurant and Japanese Restaurant$$$$
SoHo, New York
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    "One of the best rolls I have ever had in the US."(23 Tips)
    Scott S.
    "Maybe one of the best omakase in the city."(16 Tips)
    Tara M.
    "Fantastic sashimi and maki - get the green tea creme brûlée!"(6 Tips)
    Joshua C.
    "Get the Blue Ribbon Special!"(7 Tips)
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  • Elio A.heart icon on user image
    Elio ArteseOctober 8, 2014
    Been here 25+ times
    Few delicious things: spicy lobster egg roll (my fav), California blue crab inside out and negi hama. If you don't know what to pick and you want a good assortment of rolls, take the sushi combo two.
  • Lauren M.heart icon on user image
    Lauren MacOctober 7, 2015
    Wow. The sushi is good value, the service is attentive, and the fish is so tender! Don't miss the miso (they let you mix the paste into the bowl yourself). Will definitely be back.
  • Ghassan A.heart icon on user image
    We ordered a variety of sashimi and their yellow tail stood out in terms of flavour. Their tuna was the most succulent. Their gunkan and spicy salmon/tuna maki rolls just dissolve in ur mouth
  • Michael H.heart icon on user image
    Michael HaaralaJuly 19, 2016
    It might be expensive, but the Blue Ribbon Special is worth every penny and is the best way to experience everything they have to offer!
  • Lydia Y.
    Lydia YJuly 28, 2017
    This is one of the best sushi restaurants I have eaten in in all of New York City. So fresh and tasty and fast service. Open-style rolling is my favorite. A recommended restaurant for sushi and rolls.
  • Aylin E.heart icon on user image
    Everything we had eaten was delicious, we could not taste the tempura because of the gas problem at the kitchen, we only had chance to have rolls, the rolls were very good
  • Andrew W.heart icon on user image
    Andrew WhiteAugust 15, 2016
    I'm always a bit disappointed by sushi in NYC, but this place came up trumps. Very authentic and very tasty. Mackerel was excellent. Sashimied and then then deep fried
  • Gabriela A.heart icon on user image
    Gabriela AkelNovember 10, 2018
    Probably some of the best sushi I’ve had in America. The ginger vegetable soup was great especially during winter
  • Goatha06heart icon on user image
    Goatha06August 27, 2023
    Wonderful, lovely cozy place. Strongly recommended! Have Blue ribbon royale having having all combination of shrimp, lobster and a wonderful sauvignon🍸💪🏻👏🏻👍🏻
  • Matt S.
    Matt ShobeFebruary 10, 2017
    Ask for a hand roll - it's the crunchiest, most delicate nori you're likely to see anywhere. Box sake is a fun experience as well. Blue Ribbon has earned its mighty rep year after year.
  • macfixerheart icon on user image
    macfixerApril 22, 2017
    The mix of traditional techniques, the varied menu, and the funky soul music make a potent blend. Bring an appetite, and don't blink, of you'll walk right past it (look for the bonsai 🌲)
  • Meaghan S.heart icon on user image
    Meaghan SmithNovember 23, 2014
    Fresh, great sushi. One menu item lets you make your own rolls, which fun. Came for dinner with girlfriends and ordered round after round until we were full. Never felt rushed at a 3 hour dinner!
  • DailyCandy
    DailyCandyFebruary 14, 2014
    Fish is flown in from Japan and listed by ocean of origin. It’s unpretentious and offers a healthy selection of fish-free options for vegetarians: natto (fermented beans) and yama gobo (baby burdock).
  • refinery29
    refinery29August 3, 2014
    No, seriously – order the omakase, and once you've polished off rich bites of super fresh salmon, tuna and mackerel, they'll clean up your scraps and return with a crunchy treat. Read more
  • naveenheart icon on user image
    naveenJune 19, 2010
    Been here 25+ times
    the cucumber wrapped tiny shrimp and the spicy lobster sashimi = makes you forget there is such a thing as an entire 'lobster roll'
  • Ryan A.heart icon on user image
    Ryan AmbsFebruary 2, 2015
    Go around 7 and put your name on the list then grab a drink around the corner while you wait. Good place for dates. Can be expensive but won't break the bank like some other sushi spots.
  • Mähbu
    MähbuApril 30, 2013
    So delicious! Small little sushi bar with a nice atmosphere. If tomoe is booked go there. You can also have take away, good Solution as you definitely have to wait min 30min for a free table.
  • Jason S.heart icon on user image
    Jason S.May 18, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    If you wanna see models in short skirts and heels showing off their panties while they sit and eat some of the freshest sushi on the planet... This place is definitely the spot for you... Yum!
  • Elias W.
    Elias WehbeOctober 9, 2014
    Have you tried their Green Tea Creme Brûlée for dessert? The green tea subdues the excessive sweetness creating a perfectly balanced Creme that's not too sweet and not too bitter.
  • The Corcoran Group
    The Corcoran GroupJuly 9, 2013
    Well worth the wait (and you'll need to wait since they don't take reservations). The service is impeccable and the sushi is extremely fresh and tasty.
  • Mari
    MariOctober 27, 2011
    You can't go wrong with any roll here. Obvi the Blue Ribbon is the best, but even the blue crab california is a winner and I never get california rolls!
  • Ina L.heart icon on user image
    Ina LiOctober 8, 2015
    Recommend: Dynamite (a must!), fried oyster lettuce roll, eel avocado roll. $105 for 3 people, good atmosphere but a bit over priced
  • Chiara C.heart icon on user image
    Chiara CaremoliFebruary 16, 2019
    The dumplings are super good, need a reservation though I waited 30 minutes for a table at 10:30 pm. Very good ambiance!!
  • Cole R.
    Cole RiseFebruary 7, 2016
    Omakase comes as two separate, large plates, not one piece at a time like the truly great spots. Top notch fish, but served in a not-so-top-notch way.
  • Edwina M.heart icon on user image
    Edwina McGregorJanuary 11, 2019
    Amazing fresh, tasty sushi. Definitely a cut above the rest. I’ll be coming back.
  • Virginie H.heart icon on user image
    Virginie HalpinJanuary 3, 2015
    I loved everything about this place. Food, service, ambiance. The salmon sashimi is the best I've ever had. Loved the eggplant too. All that we had was delicious and extremely fresh.
  • Sam P.
    Sam PezzulloJuly 24, 2013
    Even with a great selection to choose from I still stick to the spicy blue crab roll and house salad with watercress, avocado, carrots, and ginger dressing, can't beat it!
  • Kateheart icon on user image
    KateMay 16, 2013
    : Salmon skin roll, blue ribbon roll, spicy lobster with egg wrapper (karai ise ibe) roll with melter miso butter (amazeballs), smoked trout sushi and medium fatty tuna roll. I. Die.
  • Lauren
    LaurenNovember 10, 2012
    The Kyuri Special is amazing...the salmon box sushi is amazing...the fact that they're open til 2am is amazing...but you'll drop at least $50 before you even start to feel full.
  • Annie
    AnnieDecember 9, 2012
    Thinly sliced amberjack, raw, with a little cucumber cutout, filled with tangy-spicy-salty yuzu pepper. Take a little chunk of yuzu, lay it on the fish, pop into your mouth. Experience heaven
  • Tina W.
    Tina WangApril 2, 2018
    Oxtail bone marrow fried rice is so good. Wouldn't think to order fried rice at a Japanese restaurant with sushi, but this was amazing.
  • Sonia G.heart icon on user image
    Sonia GrobmanSeptember 4, 2014
    Salmon skin roll was amazing. Wait is long put your name in early then grab drinks at the Dutch or rouge and cannon while you wait.
  • Dan R.heart icon on user image
    Dan RobertsSeptember 6, 2017
    Amazing sushi place open for late night sushi-ing -- get the sushi deluxe at just before 2 am and be happy :)
  • Mark M.heart icon on user image
    Mark MunroFebruary 22, 2018
    Trendy, late night spot that’s best if you have an expense account. Spicy lobster and spicy blue crab rolls are notable favorites.
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    MaximMay 19, 2013
    If you're into weird stuff get the horse mackerel as a starter: you eat the sashimi of the fish, then the bones are fried and you eat them too! (With a sauce)
  • Stina P.
    Stina P.October 19, 2016
    staple and reputable sushi spot tucked away in the cellar/basement level. dimly lit japanese ambiance in the middle of soho
  • Cathy A.
    Cathy AquilaJune 2, 2017
    Good, fresh sushi. They don't take reservations so get there before 7:30 or there will definitely be a wait.
  • Leandro L.heart icon on user image
    Leandro LageraMay 30, 2016
    Such a great sushi date place! First time I ever had real Miso soup I think. The place is as fresh as can be too.
  • Casey N.
    Casey NeistatSeptember 4, 2014
    great. totally solid choice for sushi. cannot go wrong here. plus they're open late
  • Chris E.heart icon on user image
    Chris EvansJuly 17, 2014
    Sushi is amazing. The spicy tuna is a solid choice here. Service is also great - the waiters are legit super nice human beings.
  • sue q.heart icon on user image
    sue qJune 24, 2015
    Can't go wrong with anything off the menu. Get the seasonal sake. Great spot.
  • Jackson Harris
    Jackson HarrisDecember 9, 2015
    Great sushi spot with some great fresh fish and awesome appetizers. Also you must try the Green Tea Creme Brûlée
  • Yan B.
    Yan BaczkowskiJune 15, 2017
    Had the sashimi deluxe and it was divine. The only tiny little improvement would be to have the option of brown rice. Not traditional, but healthier than white
  • Amy L.heart icon on user image
    Amy LukesDecember 30, 2014
    SASHIMI! So incredibly fresh and amazing. Good sushi, too, but best sashimi I have ever had by a long shot.
  • Michael F.heart icon on user image
    Michael Fox-RabinovitzSeptember 19, 2015
    Great service, nice space, very solid and varied sushi options. Omakase definitely not worth it, but explore the menu yourself
  • Derek T. K.heart icon on user image
    Derek T. KuAugust 7, 2014
    Great sushi every time. Rock shrimp. Oysters. Uni. Very memorable.
  • John B.
    John BoyerMay 18, 2013
    The Sakana San Shu roll would defeat Godzilla. One of the best rolls I have ever had in the US. This place is totally awesome.
  • Katie F.
    Katie FrickMay 29, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    If you're a first timer with a friend spilt the Blue Ribbon Special Platter. Chefs pick of sushi and sashimi - worth the money!
  • DRAZheart icon on user image
    DRAZSeptember 8, 2015
    Great sushi get the specials of the day and the house salad!
  • Marc A.heart icon on user image
    Marc AsghariNovember 18, 2023
    Interesting place - feels authentic, not sure if it’s the best in NYC but worth a visit….totally no frill and staff are friendly
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