"The most luxurious of sushiyas tend to be very minimalist, serving nigiri with little to no toppings and strict one-stroke soy sauce policies. We’ve spent many dollars at these spots thinking very deeply about the brine on our uni. But when we want to have fun, we come here. Seki doesn’t shy away from interesting toppings—but their pieces don't go into truffle overload. Must-orders include the fatty tuna with pickled radish and longtime fan favorite salmon with butter-seared tomato. This place is packed every night of the week, so you can throw back sake in a lively scene and talk as loud as you want." - hannah albertine, hillary reinsberg, neha talreja, kenny yang