Sushi Sasabune
Sushi Restaurant and Japanese Restaurant$$$$
Upper East Side, New York
The experts at Time Out New York and Village Voice recommend this place
"OMAKASE! Rivals the best (Gary) I've had in the city."(17 Tips)
"You must get the omakase and trust the sushi chef."(3 Tips)
"blue crab roll"(3 Tips)
"Owner-chef Kenji Takahashi"(2 Tips)
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Ned RogersMay 29, 2019If you have the money and love sushi, you def have to visit this place! You'll be surprised by the amazing omakase course they have ready for every customer who's down for the ride. The best in NYC
My favorite sushi spot in NYC, let alone the UES. The omakase will run you at least $100 per person, but it's worth it. Sign on wall reads: "No california roll, no spicy tuna. Trust me." Trust them.- Time Out New YorkJune 4, 2013Owner-chef Kenji Takahashi rolls out a no-nonsense, at-whim menu of top-tier seafood to rival more highfalutin Japanese dens, without the sucker-punch price. In Takashi we trust! Read more
kayla bMarch 19, 2015This place rivals the sushi at Sushi Dan in Tokyo's Tsukiji fish market. The price is $120 minimum per person. Worth every penny.
Tess MattimoreSeptember 14, 2017Omakase was amazing but definitely pricey. Probably the best sushi I've ever had!
Rafi RomeroJuly 2, 2015Mostly excellent. Most of the time, the rice was warm (good) but at times it was too warm which drowned out the flavor (bad). Fish quality was excellent (esp. the toro and uni). I still prefer tanoshi
The Corcoran GroupJuly 9, 2013Be sure to get the chef's omakase for a taste of everything, which is all super fresh. The highlights for us were the uni and blue crab.- Halstead PropertyJuly 25, 2011Sasabune is a great place for a business lunch. You’re in and out quickly and the food quality is tops. We loved the blue crab roll, cheers to sushi chef Kenji Takahashi one of the best in the city.
carla elaineJune 15, 2013Great omakase ! I love the grilled butterfish, toro & of course UNI! The only thing I'd pass on is the abalone.
BernerMay 2, 2013Don't be the poor soul (read: me) that puts soy sauce on a non soy sauce piece during the omakasa. Hell to pay. Even with the rules, this place is a must and possibly best sushi I've had in the city
Evan KrautFebruary 3, 2013This place is the real deal! I've been to all the best sushi places in the city and Sasabune holds its own. Don't be afraid of the omakase, "trust them!"
It is so good. Rivals LA sushi. Some of the best in NY. Prices reflect that though. Expect to pay 150-200 per person.
Village VoiceSeptember 12, 2013Sasabune serves rice like no other place; with varying temperatures and amounts of vinegar to bring out the nuances of each fish.- Helmut LangSeptember 15, 2010NY. Trust me this is the best sushi in NY. Hands down. You must get the omakase and trust the sushi chef. You won't regret it.
Briana AdlerJanuary 12, 2013UNREAL! You must do omakase...butterfish and crab roll are especially amazing!
Nora BarakFebruary 23, 2013Come here when you're feeling especially indecisive & adventurous - the chef chooses your entire meal from beginning to end. Trust him!
Leo KimSeptember 11, 2013Unbelievable no-nonsense omakase. If you love sushi, you will not go wrong here. This place is worth traveling to.
Kira RochaFebruary 19, 2015Was disappointed about the decor, place looks beaten up. (Especially the back room). Food was good as always. Byt paying the price that we did i wish they fixed the place up a bit
Cynthia MOctober 20, 2010Favorite is the butterfish! By the time I got to the blue crab hand roll at the end of the meal, I was almost too full to enjoy it. Pace yourself and enjoy!
Jessica KDecember 29, 2013Japanese Omakase was very nice! (If you love shellfish). Quite atmosphere. Loved it :)
Frank KimOctober 13, 2010Probably the best and most diverse sushi served in the city, features a chef's choice menu....will cost you $200 for dinner for two.
Ashley BankerApril 12, 2010The sushi is excellent; however Sushi Yasuda (43rd btw Second and Third) is still a cut above in terms of quality and decor.
Julie QiuDecember 27, 2012Make a res for the sushi bar. It's the best seat in the house for the Omakase.
peter dunnMarch 3, 2012Pretentious very very very expensive place and I found it less good than an average good place w little choice. But perhaps I am a philistine judging by other tips.
Chelsea V.December 26, 2012Didn't find this place worth the price. Random food with mediocre taste that you can get anywhere else for half the price. Staff was odd and the decor was as if they garbage picked it.
Meredith LevinApril 30, 2010This place is the best in the city. Period. Simple ambiance and amazing food and service
Jean POctober 31, 2013Don't expect too much even though Sasabune is probably the best and most diverse sushi served in NYC. Been to great sushi places in Japan & Korea? Trust me. Not even close...
ZenFoodsterMay 27, 2017Unimpressed by their Rice-too warm, mushy, vinegary & totally overpowered fish. Shoddy service & setting & pricier than most top NYC sushi places?! Ridiculously pricey 4 overall quality!
Ryan MatznerJuly 8, 2017Been here a few times but quality feels like it's really gone down while prices are up!- DesireeApril 14, 2015Always wanted to try this place. Rice is much warmer and softer than many places. Falls apart when using hands. Wasn't a fan.
Burak MJuly 9, 2016They were probably great at some point but they are no special anymore. If they charge $35 fee for BYOB, I can only hope they go out of business soon.
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