Kissaki Sushi
Sushi restaurant · East Village ·
Creative seasonal plates in tasting menus and à la carte
Creative seasonal plates in tasting menus and à la carte
"Though they’re not currently open for takeout or delivery, this omakase spot has launched a fundraiser to donate sushi boxes to healthcare workers. They’re suggesting donations in increments of $30 and have a goal of $250,000, and you can learn more about the project on their website." - hannah albertine
"Kissaki feels right at home in South Beach thanks to a thumping dance music soundtrack, chaotic digital artwork, and a crowd who probably have some sort of bottle service booked for after dinner. You won’t look out of place in club attire here, but you can also come just to eat. Sushi is what Kissaki does best. The quality of the fish is better than most nearby options, and the uni pasta is also a tasty dish that’ll help fill you up if sashimi didn’t do the trick. Just avoid the wagyu sando, which is cooked to a well-done temperature no piece of wagyu should ever suffer." - ryan pfeffer, virginia otazo
"Kissaki is a Japanese restaurant originally from New York, although its South Of Fifth location feels right at home in South Beach thanks to a thumping dance music soundtrack, chaotic digital artwork, and a crowd who probably have some sort of bottle service booked for after dinner. You won’t look out of place in club attire here, but you can also come just to eat. Sushi is what Kissaki does best, and it should be the bulk of your order. Start with one of the crudo options and load up on nigiri or sashimi. The quality of the fish is better than most nearby options, and the uni pasta is also a tasty dish that’ll help fill you up if sashimi didn’t do the trick. Just avoid the wagyu sando, which is cooked to a well-done temperature no piece of wagyu should ever suffer. photo credit: Kissaki photo credit: Kissaki photo credit: Kissaki photo credit: Kissaki" - Ryan Pfeffer
"Though they’re not currently open for takeout or delivery, this omakase spot has launched a fundraiser to donate sushi boxes to healthcare workers. They’re suggesting donations in increments of $30 and have a goal of $250,000, and you can learn more about the project on their website. We haven’t been here yet, but want you to know this spot exists." - Team Infatuation
"Lots of NYC sushi spots shoot for a quiet, minimalist sort of thing. But with its EDM soundtrack and futuristic LED lighting, Kissaki falls along the other end of the spectrum. It’s not quite Tao, but it does feel like a place you’d find near a Fendi store in a mall for the 1%. The UWS restaurant is divided into two rooms—one with tables, another with a counter—and the menu features a selection of signature nigiri with various toppings like caviar and seared shiitake mushroom. You’ll probably spend at least $75 per person (unless you go for the $120 or $150 omakase), but the fish is great, the flavor combinations are interesting, and you can drink a good margarita while you consume your last paycheck. Kissaki also has locations in The Hamptons and Greenwich, Connecticut, as well as one downtown." - Bryan Kim
