"If the year were not 2021, Sushi Kai would probably only serve a tasting menu of 12-ish pieces of lush nigiri in a nondescript room in the East Village. But in the current life and times of raw fish in New York City, this high-end spot also offers a la carte rolls, nigiri, and sashimi for takeout and delivery. That means you can get all of the quality of high-end sushi omakase, (like a smoky yaki tuna that had been lightly seared, buttery medium fatty tuna with scallions, and yuzu arctic char) but in your own home and for less money. Their maki come tightly-wrapped, taller-than-average, and they’ll complement your comparatively unimpressive apartment. The price may certainly be more expensive than a bill from your go-to neighborhood sushi takeout place, but the quality of Sushi Kai’s fish speaks for itself." - hannah albertine, carlo mantuano
