Hasaki

Hasaki holds a special place in my heart. It was the first Japanese run restaurant I've been to in lower Manhattan. During the mid 90's my ex boss took me there so that we can talk about my raise which I don't remember if I got or not, but what was memorable was the food and atmosphere itself. I've taken those who I consider close friends to eat there. Up until last week, I haven't been back in 20 years or so? The decor was different yet, the same owner, and same inviting warm atmosphere with an updated interior. I went for the Omakase and was thoroughly pleased. Will definitely be going back more often now. Straight up, the food is excellent as is the service. I've been to many Japanese restaurants within thr 5 boroughs, and Hasaki is the only place that serves a delicious dark miso soup, unlike anything I've had anywhere else. I am glad they kept this tradition.

The most beautiful yet humble omakase. Get the ebi/octopus/ikura/uni. Went by myself and had a great time! Everything was so delicate, it felt like a warm hug. Get the supplements. Chef Naoto is very hospitable. Hidden gem maybe that’s why it hasn’t gone viral, everyone is gatekeeping.

The food was amazing. Each omakase was stunning on its own. The only dish we didn’t like was the miso clams soup. It didn’t suit the palette. The service was great. Perhaps too attentive. The atmosphere was modern and beautiful.

Hands down the best omakase I’ve been to in the city for the price point. 12 courses with a soup and two desserts for less than $100. Meticulous attention to detail, professionalism, and dedication to service. Excellent location to fit into a night out with friends as well. Two friends from high school and I arrived in torrential rain and the host met us with towels at the door. Halfway through the meal we realized the chef had been watching us as we sat down and arranged our chopsticks and ginger based on our dominant hand. Little things like this made it clear how important our comfort was to the staff. Things like that go a long way. Intimate and warm setting with extremely attentive staff. I would like to return soon to try their al la carte options. Good beer and wine list, excellent sake selection. The 12 course meal featured amazing fresh fish, several of which were new to me after going to many omakases in the city. The torched pieces were done seared delicately in a way that enhanced the fish. In the past, I have found that being too liberal with the torch can leave a butane aftertaste which was not the case at Hasaki. Will certainly be back soon.

excellent omakase at $100 price point, fresh fish, many straight from Japan, melting toro tuna, REAL wasabi (fresh).

Don't let any negative reviews dissuade you: this place is incredible. They're somehow only charging < $100 for one of the most authentic and high quality omakases in the city. Sit at the counter for the best experience and enjoy the sensory journey.

We visited this restaurant for dinner, spending $215 including tips. Our meal included sushi plates, Maki, miso soup, and a unique foamy soup. The staff impressed us with their exceptional manners and friendliness. A highlight was their high-tech toilet with various buttons – quite amusing. Additionally, we appreciated the inclusion of Grüner Veltliner on their wine list.

A nice traditional sushi restaurant, with lovely service and good food. I had the chirashi Omakase which had nice rice and a good selection of premium fish, although some of the pieces were a bit small. I also had the grilled yellow tail should that was well cooked, big and tasty. Overall, a nice place with good food. I’ll be back.

This place is literally the most underrated sushi omakase in all of Manhattan in terms of service, quality, rarity of choice and also price point And I'm speaking from experience because I've been to Japan over 40 times. I know what's going on. Chef Naotois a son of a Michelin star sushi chef. Nuff said. Arigato!!

I have been to probably 100 different omakases in nyc, and I can say without a doubt this is my favorite. This isn't a cheap foie gras / truffle / a5 overload sushi omakase. Rather, the team is fully focused on their craft. All fish is fresh from Japan and rotates on a daily basis (I went Thursday night and then again on Saturday and a lot of the fish had rotated). A lot of things I had never had and were in season. Staff was incredible - we had four people waiting on us. Restaurant ambiance very nice and clean. Could not recommend this place more!!!!

I used to love this place. Haven't been in a few years, as we had an issue with a piece of metal in the rice that went basically ignored, but decided to give them another shot. It was nowhere near as good as it used to be. When it's good, their fish is great, i.e. tuna and king salmon are world class. However, for a place like this to not offer salmon toro (belly) and one that doesn't marinate their ikura (salmon roe), i.e, Shoyu Zuke, is beyond. The ikura was bland. The waitress was extremely nice but could barely speak English and couldn't name the pieces nor answer our questions. They also left a couple of pieces off our order. They gave us one they left off but not sure if we got the other ones as they all look like hamachi (yellowtail). Apps-wise, while the salad was good, it's crazy they don't offer a ginger/carrot dressing. The shrimp dumplings were great but the dipping sauce was awful. We wound up dipping them in the salad. Also, the soy sauce was a huge disappointment. Sushi Seki brews their own and destroys theirs. And, as any sushi lover knows, even if you use just a drop, the soy is a big part of the flavor. If it wasn't, everyone would use Kikkoman. It was also like 90 degrees in the dining room. Wayyy to hot and I had a t-shirt on. All these issues at a place whose average price is $10/piece, and we probably won't be back, as there are many other spots in the city worthy of your money. Do better, Hasaki. You were one of our faves.

Delicious traditional Japanese sushi and cooked food. Hidden in a small underground restaurant, the interior is traditional and you feel transported to Japan. You should make a reservation and know that the prices are on the higher side. Service is excellent.

Absolutely loved this restaurant for my first omakase experience! It was $90 per person, which was pretty good considering how yummy and high quality the experience was. I loved almost every piece (except for the octopus and fatty tuna sushi - for no other reason than texture problems), and left feeling satisfied but not stuffed. Our chef was wonderful, kind, and speedy, as was our waiter. But we never felt rushed! The restaurant itself was so nice and calm, I loved the traditional-feeling decor and the ambience overall. We sat at the sushi bar and it was so fun! 10 out of 10, will definitely go back for regular dining and maybe even omakase!

One of the best values, authentic Japanese Omakases in Manhattan. They just remodeled the whole place and it's as great as ever. The new sushi bar is beautiful. Make sure to reserve the sushi bar for the Omakase.

We've dined at Hasaki many times over the past 20 years, and the food is consistently high quality. The seaweed salad is most unusual with amazing dressing. It's unique to Hasaki, thus something we ALWAYS get. The shumai is also not your usual shumai either that you see at most Japanese restaurants. These are made in-house and look like mini snow balls. Divine. The sushi, sashimi, black cod, grilled salmon, oh instead of naming every dish on the menu, I'll just say that everything is truly fresh and delicious. Service is always polite. It's truly a culinary delight at Hasaki. We will keep coming back.

It breaks my heart to write this review. When I first discovered the magic of Japanese cuisine, I was in high school. Hasaki is a Japanese institution of the East Village, the last samurai standing after the sad recent downfall of beloved familiar homes like Yokocho, Panya and Sunrise. The menu was once vibrant--featuring two delicious versions of nabe. Seasonal specialties prepared in regional distinctions. The sushi was, of course, impeccable. The tempura was a delight. I always loved to order a plate of it as an appetizer, the quality was so perfect. But all that is gone. Ambience is central to enjoying good quality Japanese food. That is not to say that a jovial izakaya filled with cigarette smoke and outdated music isn't as close to perfection as it can get but for Hasaki-who prides itself on an authentic, high-quality-cuisine-that element is central. Stepping down into the subterranean space of Hasaki from the soiled, noisy, college-student chattered air of the Lower East aside, you enter a space of blissful tranquility. A calm, surgically clean, perfectly arranged dining area where one expects the food to arrive on your plate like the work of art it. The ambience is still there--a removal, a respite from the grunge of NYC streets. But the menu has been sadly pared down to its bare minimum. Gone is the tempura. Gone is the nabe. Gone is the teishoku twilight dinner for a reasonable price. Gone is the seasonal special. Just overpriced sushi remains. And while the quality is still high, I should not feel like my fish had been sliced straight out of the freezer. Ice cold fish atop loose, slippery, stained sushi rice is not worth the price tag. How am I meant to pick it up with my chopsticks if it keeps falling apart? And worse, a chef accidentally dropped an object from behind the sushi bar with a loud flatter, breaking the peaceful ambience which was the only good thing about Hasaki worth its price. No one even apologized. I hope this experience is just a reflection of a reduced summer menu and that their original vibrant and varied menu will return in the Fall. That would be worth the price tag. My memories of Hasaki are too fond to shake off. I have always bragged about Hasaki and taken newcomers to Japanese cuisine there to experience all the greatness of Japanese culture and food. I want to do so again but this last experience was very disappointing. Please reawaken, Hasaki.

First time trying this place in East Village. We each got the 12 piece omakase, which also comes with miso soup. We also got the uni platter, washu beef tataki, and homemade green tea and sesame ice cream. Great meal! The uni platter is great and it's a special for that day. The homemade ice cream is amazing! Service was great!

Solid sushi bar in the East Village with a great outdoor patio seating option that has barricades between the tables. I would definitely recommend the patio. Just note that the omakase is served all at once given that it is not at the bar. We had the sushi and sashimi dinner and omakase with an additional yellowtail scallion roll. The quality was solid and the rolls had the perfect balance of rice to fish. Overall it's a good option for grabbing sushi - for omakase I do prefer the actual sushi bar option but this is perfectly fine for getting nigiri and rolls.

Hasaki just meets the bar for acceptable sushi but i can't say i was either disappointed or happy to have gone. The price is pretty middle of the road ($70 for a sushi omakase). Omakase gets served on a platter to you all at once. The fish quality is fine, lots of typical cuts (blue fin tuna, mackerel) taste as expected, but feel slightly warm (as if they have been sitting). The freshness of the fish doesn't really come through as you might expect from counter top sushi (maybe my mistake for not sitting at the counter). The establishment seems to draw people more due to its name and legacy (open since 1984) than quality of food. Would probably recommend going to a more expensive place and ordering fewer cuts or going to a much cheaper place and at least eating your fill if craving sushi. Coming here i felt both that i had paid a bit for what i got and was not satiated in fullness or flavor. Agedashi tofu was excellent though.

Solid sushi nestled in East Village. Went with friends for omakase and was able to get reservations without much of a struggle. They have an outdoor patio with tables reasonable separated for social distanced dining from other patrons. Ordered the sushi and sashimi omakase. It came out all at once. Fish was fresh, and portion size solid. They also had a good selection of fresh fish, but to keep things simple with my group, we all did the same omakase. The weather was amazing and great to enjoy at the patio. For omakase aficionados, table dining is blasphemy, but its really the only way to roll when you are trying to enjoy it with a group of 4. If you are looking for a more traditional sushi omakase in the area, you wont go wrong here.

Michelin star??? Really??? Judge for yourself to see if this is worth the $90 Omakase... Makes you wonder if the people works there are real Japanese and if this is a real Japanese restaurant... If I'm their Japanese sushi chef, I'd be ashamed to even remotely consider any of these Omakase quality... 6 people spent almost $900... What a disappointment... I'm simply going to say buyers beware...

Came here on a Thursday night as one of my friends was having a strong craving for Uni. We were in the area and this spot was the first place we found that was serving Uni. The Unis, listed as Uni Maine, were listed for $8 each. We ordered quite a handful amount of them. They're served with rice on the bottom and uni on top wrapped in seaweed (assuming you don't know). We also ordered two Sushi & Sashimi Omakase, which went for $75 each. They tasted just as you expected them to taste with no real high expectations for it to be out of the world, although it was quite expensive. The entrees came with Miso Soup and although we only ordered two entrees, we got three soups for each of us. Besides the food, we ordered three different bottles of sake. Don't remember which ones and you can probably guess why. I guess from the amount of money we spent here, the server brought out another bottle on the house. *queue the "i'm in danger" meme. The server was awesome, tolerating how obnoxious we must have been (after a few bottles of course) and playing music from a bluetooth speaker. Hopefully, we helped support a local business in return. How I remembered all of this stuff to write this review is also beyond me.

This is hands down the best sushi place in NYC. They've been here since the 80's so they must be doing something right. The fish is so fresh and their service is outstanding. I came here this time with a new friend who had never been here. She enjoyed the meal so much. I really love the grilled salmon and sushi of course- it was so fresh that it melts in your mouth. The waiter was knowledgeable and helped us choose a sake to pair with the meal. They also have a newly renovated garden in the back that is open for outdoor dining. I recommend making reservations on Resy before going. I am glad they are now taking reservations for small parties. I will keep coming back here for a fabulous sushi dinner where I can eat slowly and enjoy the company of friends.

We were looking for a good sushi place in the area. What a disappointment !!! All fish is farm raised (we've been told by a waiter). Microscopic portions (1 piece per order whether you order sushi or sashimi)... we had about 10 pieces each and one bear each...$170 plus tax plus tip!!! $200 spent we were as hungry as before... shameful :( What a rip off!!! For a farm raised (cheapest with hormones) fish!! Uni from CA was less than fresh...what a disappointment! THE worst experience for sushi in NYC..,

Not the best sushi I've had in the city, but it gets the job done. The restaurant is located below street level and would be easy to miss in the dark if it weren't for the bright neon sign, which is the only thing that detracts from the feel of this place. Once inside, it feels quaint, cozy, and a little like you've been transported to small town Japan. To start, we ordered a bottle of Forgotten Japanese Spirit junmai off their substantial sake menu. Delicious. For food, we got the Early Bird Dinner Special w/Salmon Oyako Don (a bento box meal with your choice of main dish available only before 6pm, $31) and the Sushi Regular (8-pieces of sushi & your choice of roll, $30). Note that if you choose the futomaki roll for the Sushi Regular, you only get half a roll, which is still a lot of food. Both items were a feast for the eyes; beautiful colors and variety of food. Everything tasted good, if just a bit underwhelming. The taste of the fish did not pop and the knife work was subpar as evidenced by uneven slices of fish. Nothing was bad, but just a little unimpressive.

We have been going here for 30 years. The omakase is outstanding and a relative bargain. They have a garden too.

Got the sushi regular for $35 for 1 roll + 8 sushi pieces. Overall, fine, solid sushi. Nothing particularly impressive. Come if hungry and close by? Nothing to trek for tho

Solid sushi spot in the east village. I hadn't had omakase in a while and this place had reservations open. My friend and I had the 12 piece special and ordered sake and the octopus as an addition. Cute space with very fresh sushi and the sake pairing was perfect.

Had diner here tonight & it was perfect! Shumai / red miso soup / salad & we split the sushi sashimi combo for two Perfect amount of food , left feeling so satisfied and refreshed. Very traditional Japanese ambiance, not the new age east village loud music vibe. I've been eating here for 10 years and the service is always so warm and charming and thoughtful. I seriously recommend for anyone who has never been. This place will quickly become one of your favorite sushi spots in town

My favorite sushi in the area. Hasaki serves high quality fish at a great price. I'm happy they reopened with a few outdoor tables as well as tables in their back patio. They have a limited menu, but still the same high quality.

I don't know how many times I've been in the East Village to only pass by this place with a quick glance. If you're a sushi lover like me, don't make the same mistake! Hasaki is the real deal -- you get Phenomenal otoro that has the soft melt-in-your-mouth texture of marbled steak. Fresh sushi and sashimi, decent portions, good service.

Excellent sushi spot in the village with a range of traditional offerings and atmosphere. Small point deduction for price to value which felt a little for portions. Miso cod was delicious and oily and sweetly seared on the outside and delicately flaked on the inside.

What a pretty, underground restaurant in the heart of the East Village. We came for the sushi mid-week just before heading to Stomp, around the corner. The Uni was the highlight of the meal, per my guest. At $15 a piece, we were glad for that! Other vegetarian highlights were the platter of mushrooms sauteed in sake, butter, and soy: Enoki, hen of the woods, shiitake, and a couple of others were fresh and savory. The agedashi tofu was OKI - a sizeable portion - but not much different from any other place. The seaweed salad consisted of at least three different kinds was tasty, but tiny. Overall, the vegetarian options here are few and expensive, but they can make for a good meal if your pals have sushi cravings in a pretty lace when in the village.

The sushi and service is out of this world!! Had the most lovely experience and will definitely be back. The kanpyo role was ameezing.

This place was very mediocre in my opinion. It's also located in the East Village and there are so many great Japanese restaurants, so I would not visit this place again. I had the tekka-don the last time I was there. The tuna was just ok, and rice was just ok too. Service was aloof. Overall a very meh dining experience.

I love this restaurant! Best sushi, and the seaweed salad is out of this world delicious. The staff is kind and they have very good service, a nice ambiance. I have referred several people to Hasaki over the years and they always tell me later how it is now one of their top 5 favorite restaurants in NYC. Highly recommend and grateful they are still with us after the pandemic.

Walked by this place and decided to come in for a quick lunch bite while I was in town and I was mildly dissatisfied. Ordered the lunch course so I can get to try everything but like most people said, the quality if fish was not as good as one you would expect from Japanese restaurant, the taste is more Americanized than traditional I shall say. Tempura was average at best too, this will be fine if you are not a picky Japanese food eater but there are many other options nearby for similar price.

Fish was so fresh. Amount was so decent. No need to get the omakase for one. The sushi regular plus one appetizer for our group of 3 to share was enough and amazing (we got the ebi shumai).

Lunch at Hasaki I really want to love this restaurant but I just can't lie to myself. Everything was displayed in a cute bento box in a cute way, but nothing tastes special. The quality of the ingredients is doubtful especially the tuna sashimi. The restaurant also has an unpleasant fishy smell when I stepped in. I love that they give me a fruit plate with hojicha along with check. However, none of the fruits taste special. At that point, I really miss the simple frozen grape at raku. I don't mind they raise the price if they can be more dedicated to food quality. It is also okay for me if the food doesn't look good but actually taste good. Will not come again though it is so close to my home. More food reviews, follow my Instagram: xuxinyi_nancy.

** 2.5 stars ** Long-standing sushi restaurant on the border of the East Village, near a cluster of other Japanese restaurants and businesses. The below street level dining space shows its age, but that just makes it feel lived-in and comfortable. A long, gleaming sushi bar lines one side, with a striking live edge wood panel on the wall, and small tables fill the rest of the space. Service is courteous and attentive. Reservations made for the sushi bar, although it's possible to walk in depending on time and day of week. Here for sushi omakase, and there are three to choose from: Traditional (9 pieces, 1 roll, $60), Special (12 pieces, 1 roll, $80) and Premium (12 pieces, 1 roll, caviar & truffle, $100). I find caviar, truffles, gold flakes, and the like unnecessary fluff that don't enhance sushi, so "Special" it was. Alternately, there's omakase for sashimi only or various combinations. Hasaki's sushi is decently made but utterly undistinguished, from temperature to quality of cuts, and the nori was downright chewy. Neta variety was fine, including red snapper, aji, iwashi, akami, otoro, salmon, orange clam, botan ebi, uni, and anago. Seasoned with fresh wasabi and shari (sushi rice) was fine. Among the menu items from the kitchen, they make a good liver cured squid, a classic shiokara that should only be ordered if you know what you're getting into, and grilled shishito peppers. Sake, beers, and wines are offered. The quality of Hasaki's omakase is solidly average, but drops down when price is factored in. Substantially better omakase can be had at similar price points, but it will take some work to find them. In the end, it was portentive to be asked our preference for omakase served in a set or piece by piece. The chef and staff clearly know how to handle both, but even at the bar, some chose the former. Hasaki isn't the place for serious sushi omakase aficionados. But it has enough to offer for most people seeking good quality sushi and sashimi.

How this place is not getting 5 Stars eludes me. It's the best kept sushi secret in NYC. The fatty tuna was insane!!! In the best way!!! Even the wasabi is wonderful... such rich texture. Clearly homemade. Miso soup fabulous. Crab appetizer fantastic... we had an assortment of sushi. It was all mouthwateringly incredible in that " I'm craving sushi and thus is hitting the spot" way. This place is wonderful. The service is lovely... as is the ambiance... our waiter was sweet... and if you read my reviews then you know I'm the real deal truth teller. Oh! And the seaweed salad was also put out of this world. Hasaki I will be back!

My favorite Japanese restaurant! Starting with 5 kinds of seaweed for salad. " I have traveled the world and lived in NYC." THIS IS MY FAVORITE JAPANESE Restaurant!!!! Chawan music my favorite dish in the whole world!

We were looking for a place to eat near the Public Theater and found Hasaki on Eater NY which is such a reliable source for restaurants. We had a couple of appetizers, the mixed seaweed salad and edamame which was a terrific way to begin our dinner and then the sushi plates. Everything was simply delicious!! We will be returning soon.

Went during lunch time and was surprised that none of their lunch set has sea urchin - even chirashi or kaisen don! Look at this little sad bowl of Chirashi. Fish was good quality and sushi rice was seasoned well though. I personally find it a bit expensive for this variety of fish.

Ordered the Sea Urcihin Plate for 30 dollars and the Sashimi Chirashi for 35. There were three variety of Unis: Hokkaido, California, and Main. The Hokkaido had the perfect blend of creaminess, texture and seafood flavor, the California's texture was softer and packed with flavor and the Maine had the most texture and had a very mild flavor. This is a sharable plate for tasting between two. The Sashimi Chirashi had more variety of fish but less amounts of it. The rice tasted a bit different and was clarified to use the use of red vinegar to give it a slightly different flavor. I think for the price, I would have liked to see a bit more sashimi otherwise the good was good. Service was fantastic.

I've been coming here for years, and while I want to be understanding during Covid, I have to say that our $65 per person dinner was just substandard. The salmon teriyaki was bloated and fatty, with no adornment, the salad greens were wilted, and at those prices it just hurt. I want to support these guys but when the quality has slipped so much, I can't say I will come back soon. I hope things get better for them post pandemic.

I am torn between 4 and 4.5 stars. The sushi was awesome - even on a Sunday night near closing time. And the price point for the quality is very welcoming. Everything we had was good, but not amazing so 4 stars it it! The service was very friendly and accommodating too! Standout dishes included: vegetable tempura (very traditional with only lemon and salt), Chinese broccoli, and the sushi dinner (most of the pieces were flavorful and all were well made). Okay dishes included: garlic beef (it was overly tough and not very flavorful), and chicken karaage (fine flavor but not crispy in any sense). Nice little underground spot in the east village with mellow vibes!

Bf and I finally came to give this sushi bar a try. Do not underestimate the wait time. If the waitress says 40 minutes, it would not be any faster than that, especially if you go during the peak dinner hours. The interior of the restaurant is super charming, made me picture how it would be like if I ever go and visit Japan. Our waiter's name is Rikiya, he was very attentive, polite, informative and patient, as we had quite a few questions to ask about the menu and different kinds of fish. Here was what we ordered: Clams miso soup - darkest miso soup I've ever seen in NYC, and there were plenty of clams in our tiny bowls. Giant clam sashimi (special) - $30 (5 pieces) [ OHHH MYYY GODDDDD! SWEETEST GIANT CLAM WE'VE EVER TASTED!!!!! AND WE LOVE THE CUT OF THEM! ] Hot house sake - $16 [ SO GOODDDDD THAT WE ENDED UP ORDERING A SECOND BOTTLE!!!!] And here were the lists of sushi/sashimi we ordered: 1st order - Otoro sushi x2 Blowfish sushi x2 Aji-Horse Mackerel Sushi x2 (One of my favorites!) Striped Jack Sushi x2 Sea Eel Sushi x2 Tamago Sushi x2 Uni Sushi x2 (ahhhhh-mazing!) 2nd order- Octopus Sashimi x2 (so sweet!) Miyazaki Beef (A5) Sushi x2 (very buttery!) Red Snapper Sushi x2 Aji-Horse Mackerel Sushi x2 (LOVEEEEEEEE ITTTT!) Yellowtail Sushi x2 (omg omg omg! Never had tasted such tasty yellowtail!) Salmon Roe Sushi x2 (DE-LI-CIOUSSSSSSSS!) Uni Sushi x2 (ahhhhhhhhhh-mazing again!!!) Last but not least, we would not miss the desserts! A scoop of black sesame ice cream ($4) - OMG! Best black sesame ice cream we've ever tasted!!!!! There was actually black sesame bits in the scoop of ice cream!!!! And now we have one less reason to go visit Mitsuwa (a Japanese supermarket in Fort Lee)! - When we told our waiter that we fell in love with the ice cream, he explained that the ice cream is in fact made by the restaurant themselves! SUPER IMPRESSIVE!!!! Tips: 1) THEY DO NOT TAKE RESERVATIONS FOR TABLES, GO EARLIER (530-6) OR GO LATER (930) TO AVOID 1-1.5 HOURS WAIT. 2) They ONLY take reservations for Chef Mori Select, 6 courses, $140 /person! 3) It is a bit pricey compared to any local sushi restaurant, but it is totally worth it! Try the special fishes if you enjoy them as much as we do! 4) The restaurant is located in the basement, and it's very easy to miss! KEEP YOUR EYES OPEN!!!! We'll be back for sure!

The boyfriend and I came for our anniversary dinner on 3/8/19, however, to our disappointment the food was mediocre especially being in the central area of all things authentic Japanese. We ordered Hasaki's signature course ($150/person) and the premium omakase ($110/person). Each course was beautifully plated, but a few of the sushi pieces were so fishy I could not eat them! For $400 we expected more. Save your money and go somewhere for omakase.

I love this Japanese restaurant. ENVIRONMENT: It's conveniently located in east village on the street right next to St.Marks. This street is home to many authentic Japanese restaurants but Hasaki stands out to me as one that offers a variety of traditional Japanese food and a enjoyable dinning environment. The setting is casual but I can also see this as a great spot for dates and business dinning. The service is very good. FOOD: I like the Steak Don a lot. But I also like their miso soup, age tofu, salmon sashimi, and literally everything else. The food comes within 15mins.

Fresh and amazing sushi, savory miso soup, and lovely ambience, this is a great spot for those looking for a special night out.

Food, service, and cleaness were all good except it can be a little too loud for who wants a quiet dinner. Maybe we were the loudest ones...! Yet, it was very comfy to talk and laugh out loud. Most of the customers were drinking sake, so I dont think ppl cared. People were enjoying themselves, or least thats how it seemed. Ginger was very fresh, and even a little spicy. Miso cod was very soft. Wished house salad was more catered towards Japanese style.

A fixture of the East Village and one of the best sushi experiences in the city. I prefer the more traditional Edomae-style sushi for which it is hard to beat Hasaki. I have tried a number of seasonal specialities here that are not available at many other sushi establishments. The ambience is calm and inviting, clean and unpretentious. Highly recommend.

Before pandemic this was a favorite but they have definitely taken advantage of the general price increase we have seen happening and went a bit overboard. And with that I cannot say the quality has gone up. We paid $300 and left unsatisfied.

Never disappointed!! The food here is on the pricier side but you pay for the quality!! I typically get the afternoon plate if I make it for their lunch special. It comes with a lot of food: miso soup, salad, sushi, tempura, grilled salmon, etc. It's nothing extraordinary but everything is always fresh and I love the wide assortment if you're in the mood for a little bit of everything! I've been here three times and have always been seated right away; It's however a small spot and can get a bit stuffy. Sometimes the staff is slow but other than that no other complaints!!

Sunday dinner with two old high school friends. We went with the Combination of Sushi & Sashimi for Three. This is not on the menu but if you ask them for it, they'll gladly do it. The fish here is really fresh and just melts in your mouth. You don't get that toughness when you bite into it, it's cut just right. We got six pieces of oh toro as a supplement. There's a lot of choices in the area but I thought it was very good. A bit pricier than some other places but not too bad, you're getting quality fish. Really courteous wait staff and helpful.

Elegant Japanese food place with amazing sushi and cha-soba sets. Upon entering through a small wooden door, the new world I entered immediately bring me to Japan - Simple and natural wooden decorations, jazz music playing in the background, quiet yet agreeable atmosphere. My friend ordered eel over rice ($22 with salad and miso soup) and I ordered cha-soba set ($18). It contains salad, main dish over rice and hot/cold soba. The salad dressing is amazing - rich, a little sour with great aroma (Tastes like sesame, thousands island sauce plus some secret ingredients!), which really opened up my appetite. My main dish is delish seared salmon and salmon roe over sushi rice, hot soba, and plum marinated veggies. The seared salmon is rich, tender - one of the best I've ever had. The hot cha-soba is hearty made, coming with slightly sour soup and spinach and scallions on top. The noodle contains good amount of cha-aroma. I also tried my friend's eel over rice - eel is super tender and fatty. Lastly, a perfect ending - hot tea to waken us from the satisfaction of this delish meal. The price is really fair given the fantastic quality of the meal and the satisfaction I had. I would see myself come back more often to try other dishes.