MakiMaki Sushi - Central Park South

If you’re looking for something quick that’s not fast food this is your spot, they have daily lunch specials that I didn’t see posted online, one roll and one hand roll, either standard or premium. The sushi was standard overall nothing overly special. I did appreciate how clean the restaurant was and you can see the chefs making the dishes over the counter. They have a few seatings available but it’s more of a grab and go.

The food is absolutely delicious and succulent. The people who work there are top notch and so cool and fun. The ambience is so luxurious and positive. Quite possibly the best place to eat sushi in the entire world.

$40 for 2 rolls (8 small pieces each) and two depressing handrolls it’s not affordable. It felt like a scam going to eat here. The shrimp tempura was not fresh literally felt like eating cardboard. Don’t waste your money here. Go to KazuNori for almost the same price and WAY better quality.

It was pretty small inside and a little cramped and I'm taking a star off for that. People were literally hovering over me waiting for me to get up I did not like that . The food was delicious and I never had a hand roll before so it was a good first experience paid 20$ for 8 rolls 1 hand roll and a peach soda I think that's fair . It was so good imo . And clean it was pretty clean very aesthetically pleasing

I’ve been coming to MakiMaki for years as it’s my favorite hand roll spot in the city! The sushi is always fresh, delicious, and quick to make. It’s in a prime location and they have great specials! I recommend the spicy tuna and the spicy soup!

The place itself was nice and the staffs were welcoming. However, when I got my salmon sashimi ($12 + tax) I got 3 flimsy slabs of salmon that were not that fresh. I was shocked and now know to just get rolls if I ever go back.

I’ve been eyeing this place for while now, looking for the right place to try my first ever hand roll. And honestly it did not disappoint. I LOVE sushi and it’s long overdue to not have a hand roll. I went on a rainy day hoping it would be all worth it and it was! I ordered a California Handroll and a Spicy Salmon Handroll with Avocado (🥑 extra$). It was all perfectly proportioned. It did get a little messy with the spicy mayo and soy sauce but definitely delicious. I’m already obsessed!!!! Will be back and definitely recommend going.

Super quick and nice service, overall good food. Limited seating, so maybe not the best place for dine-in, but I went at a time that wasn’t very busy. Discovered this store through another app, very happy!

The fish was fresh. Ingenious hand roll wrapping system to keep the Nori fresh and crispy. Great place to get a quick sushi bite.

This is an NYC's premier fast-casual sushi bar! With three convenient locations across Manhattan, we stepped into the Central Park South spot to explore their tantalizing menu. Here's what we discovered: Made-to-Order Excellence: every roll is crafted with precision and passion. Choose from traditional cut-up maki rolls or opt for the fun and flavorful cone-shaped handrolls (temaki). Customization Galore: With a focus on high-quality ingredients, they lets you customize your rolls with additional ingredients or modifications. Combo Meals for the Win: We couldn't resist trying their combo meals. The Combo Meal included three delicious handrolls plus sides, or you can get the other Combo Meal featured two mouthwatering maki rolls paired with sides. From the first bite to the last, they delivers a sushi experience like no other. Whether you're a sushi aficionado or new to the world of maki, this high-tech gem in the heart of NYC is a must-visit!

Terrible customer service. I stood at the counter for mate 3-4 minutes while the staff were far busier mopping floors and packing sauces. No acknowledgement, no look up. This is for service only, I didn't get the chance to try the food

Quick spot for fresh maki rolls and hand rolls. I like that shiso leaves are included with some rolls. I always get the spicy seafood group which is hearty and includes fresh seafood cooked just right. Their genmaicha is a good complement to the meal.

We went to the other store on the east side and they were so nice and the food was solid. The food here was not as good (salmon avocado was not great was t and we threw away the seared ahi). Also the staff wasn't nice. We had kids with us and were going to eat outside but they didn't want us to eat at the tables because they wanted to close early. I wished I hadn't tipped. Not a good value, not good food, not welcoming.

I ordered takeout, but my friends and I were so excited to try it that we just ate it on the streets. I liked the little tray they provided for soy sauce and wasabi. It was definitely very helpful while eating outside. I liked both the salmon avocado roll and spicy tuna handroll but my favorite, by a slight margin, is the spicy tuna. It was pretty fun to eat. Even my friend who rarely eats raw fish liked it.

got the 2 roll combo with spicy scallop and shrimp tempura. spicy scallop was great 10/10. shrimp tempura was not crunchy but soft like it was leftover from the prior day 5/10. overall great deal with lots of food. super fast service, entire platter was ready in about 5 min. great location right by 5th ave but not a lot of sitting area. only about 2 tables with 2 seats at each with a few bar seats so if you have a large group do take out.

1/1 Ambience; 0/2 Food; 0/1 Service; 0/1 Value MakiMaki is a fast casual Midtown sushi spot with a pleasing minimalistic aesthetic and very clean interiors. There is seating inside as well as heated outdoors seating. That's as far as the positives go I'm afraid. A couple friends and I came up here for a quick dinner, and we all wanted to get the 2 roll combo that supposedly comes with a side of edamame and soup of choice. However, we never got our sides. When we asked the server about the lack of sides despite an advertised combo, she straight up refused and said they don't offer it. It was pretty late so we just ate here for convenience having already ordered, but we were also just as disappointed in the sushi rolls. I got a shrimp tempura and spicy crab roll, neither of which were particularly good nor fresh. My friends also disliked their rolls for lack of freshness and just plainly tasting bad. We didn't have food all day, but even then we didn't finish eating due to the unpalatability. We ultimately just got fast food at the end of the night. Overall, this was a really bad experience for us. We are pretty non-confrontational, but the sheer rudeness and false advertisement was really displeasing, as was the food. There are plenty of good sushi spots in NYC that provide better food, service, and value.

I'm not a big sushi fan but this was great. Very fresh and fast, they roll right in front of you. Service was okay our cashier didn't seem too pleased to be there but overall was great food. It is very clean in there too

Maki maki has been on my list for a while now and I'm so glad I was able to pop in today! When I went there was no line and I was in and out in less than 3 minutes. Ordering was easy and the menu was clearly labeled with a GF for gluten free items. I got the salmon avocado hand roll and it was amazing. The perfect quick afternoon snack after a day of wandering around the city. The experience of taking off the wrapper was fun and the food was very fresh! Great food and reasonable prices. I'll be back!

Tasty quick sushi and good indoor/outdoor seating options for a quick bite. The rolls aren't the most consistently shaped, but the fish had nice flavor and the ratios of fish to rice were good. Remember to use the free hand roll check-in special!

Great for takeout, fast, healthy and delicious lunch. The premium combo of the day is the best bang for buck. I love it when a place picks one thing and does it well. Not for purists but my belly thinks it's aces.

We stopped here while in town for a few days and it did not disappoint. Quick and friendly service and absolutely AMAZING sushi

I consider myself a sushi connoisseur and MakiMaki was just ok. The spicy crab wasn't spicy at all (I have surely had better) and not rolled very well. The avocado hand roll....I did enjoy since the avocado was perfectly ripe but I could have done without the slithers of cucumber (I would have preferred scallion instead). The woman who takes your order when your online was really pleasant and helpful. Sushi was also prepared quickly and everything you need was in the bag (wasabi, soy sauce, chopsticks and a tray for the soy sauce). The spicy crab was $9.95 for 8 pieces and the avocado hand roll was $5.00 which is reasonably priced for nyc.

We went to pick up an order and the service was quick. I like that the hand rolls are wrapped in plastic so the seaweed doesn't get soggy. The set comes with edamame and soup. The sushi quality isn't the best, but okay for a quick meal.

Those sushi is are really good! A tiny place, bur the order is completed in minutes. 2-3 rolls combos within $25. But be ready to pay about $10 for a good roll. However, it is worth it! Definitely recommended and it fixed my day after bad news at work!

Easy takeout sushi!! Ordered 2 hand rolls and spicy tuna roll. They give you separate containers for ginger and wasabi and even a little tray for soy sauce. Quick and efficient service. No public restrooms and it's small inside. Definitely recommend for take out vs dine in

I really enjoyed my sushi from here. We ordered for delivery and I had the blue crab with avocado roll and the salmon avocado roll. The fish was very fresh. I was given packs of soy sauce and a pack of wasabi. The blue crab was not fishy at all! It was very mind so if someone was skeptical to order I really enjoyed. I do wish a little more rice was incorporated into the roll. I look forward to visiting one day in the future at the grab and go counter.

Good, solid sushi takeout spot. Speaking just from the vegetarian perspective, the vegetable sushi is a good offering, with gobo, takuan and cucumber. The vegetable to rice ratio was very generous and the nori was of good quality. The avocado sushi was also filled with generous amounts of avocado. The miso soup with tofu and green onions hit the spot on a cold, snowy nor'easter evening. This store is conveniently located on 6th Avenue near the Hilton Midtown. They have a few seats in the front of the restaurant. A clean restaurant that I would patronize again.

Swung by for a sushi fix, and there weren't too many sushi options in this particular pocket of midtown. MakiMaki is definitely a fast-casual sushi place although they have a clean minimalist aesthetic. They seem to mostly be takeout but there's a couple of spots to sit inside. Staff is efficient and everything comes out very quickly. The menu isn't very extensive and consists of mostly hand rolls, simple cut rolls, and some light appetizers. Most of the options are pretty light and they don't have a huge selection of ingredients. Sashimi comes 3 pieces per serving. Hand rolls were fun - wrapped in plastic similar to the way prepackaged onigiri in stores come to keep the nori dry. Novelty was fun but it was pretty unnecessary - definitely aimed towards takeout orders.

An amazing takeout sushi spot. Sushi is fresh and very tasty. Found it casually walking last it and so glad I went in. Have been to 2 different locations ans both have been great. Wish they had one by where I live.

Super fresh and super fast no frills sushi spot, very affordable for cut rolls and hand rolls alike and there's lots of options for everyone! Not a lot of indoor seating, and don't except top notch customer service but food was incredible and satisfies your sushi craving

This place is a small spot, great for takeout. We got the combos (hand roll and cut rolls). The fish was fresh and the servers and cooks were kind enough to teach us how to take the plastic sleeves off the hand rolls. Both of these combos also come with soups (miso and spicy seafood). All in all, everything was okay, albeit a bit expensive. If you're a big eater, you probably should fill up elsewhere.

This place is an absolute lovely experience. The sushi is yum, the atmosphere is clean, quiet, calm, simple and overall enjoyable with some Coltrane and Miles Davis to accompany my Sapporo. The perfect spot to relax and enjoy a quiet Sunday lunch.

Fresh and quick sushi in midtown without the fuss of a fancy resto? Yes please! Perfect for a quick to go for lunch when working or to have in the park - or w a small group / 1 person since seating is limited. You can order hand rolls or traditional cut rolls, and traditional sides like edamame and miso soup. Everything was fresh and delicious. They have some bar seating and outdoor seating.

Very tasty sushi ready to go in less than 1 minute if you order the lunch special. High quality ingredients, even the ginger was fresh.

Super quick and easy on the go sushi. They have a nice outside patio cover you can sit at.

Pretty disappointing. We ordered for takeout one Friday night. Everything was on time, packaged nicely, but there was way too much rice for the amount of fish there was. It reminded me of supermarket sushi. I guess I was just expecting a bit more quality for the price that we paid. Here is everything we ordered: Grilled Salmon Toro cut up roll (belly strip of a salmon fillet, grilled with sea salt, served with crispy lettuce and QP mayo) - tasted more like leftover salmon they had to cook from the previous day before it went bad, than it did salmon toro Bluefin Toro cut up roll (cut of fatty bluefin tuna, shiso leaf and cucumber) - also basic. Did not taste like fatty tuna to me Hamachi Wasabi cut up roll (yellowtail fish, real salted wasabi, avocado and scallion) - I think this was not bad since I wasn't expecting a high quality fish like I was with the other two rolls but just like everything else, it was too much rice We also ordered a few handrolls - the spicy scallop, blue crab, bluefin toro, and one more, which I honestly cannot remember for the life of me. None of them were memorable and they all kind of tasted the same, even though they were all very different proteins. If you're craving good sushi, then this place is not for you.

Such a nice spot for quick sushi. We ordered and literally got our food in 5 minutes. We had the spicy salmon rolls, spicy krab, and shrimp tempura rolls. Also bonus if you check in on yelp you get a delicious complimentary spicy tuna handroll!

- I ordered 3 rolls and thought it would come out on the wooden stand - it did not - A lot of people came in ordering lunch - It's a small shop with about 3 two-seater high tops on the side - Probably better taken to go - Unwrapping the roll is an art but such a waste of plastic

Great quick service sushi place. Pretty reasonably priced as well. The staff was okay, not the nicest but nothing terrible. Fish is fresh and delicious. It's a very small store with limited seating.

The quality of the sushi here is not the best. Rolls are pretty small and not tasty for the amount that you pay. Would recommend something else even if it costs a little more.

Me and my boyfriend ate a late lunch, so we were looking for a sushi place we could eat at that was close to our hotel. Maki maki was a 6 min walk from Ameritania hotel (Theatre district). They had cute outdoor seating (it's a $4.50 charge to sit outside) with patio lights. You first order in the store and then sit at a table which they will then bring it out for you. The water cups they give us now are the red solo cups. When the food came out, it was on a nice looking wooden board. Our sushi came with miso soup and edamame. It was pretty good! I liked how simple it was. It didn't need much sauce or things inside the roll to make it good. They were a bit busy so we helped clean up our table after eating. Very nice place overall!

came with mealpal for lunch on a workday truly only worth it if you want a light lunch but the sushi is your typical grab and go - nothing special but hits the spot the packaging of the hand roll was super neat - you take the paper off without ruining the roll, loved this concept service was great too - they were super quick and cheerful will definitely return when i am craving light sushi

Pictures looked great but food and service were pretty poor. They run this restaurant like an assembly line but everything was really disorganized. The 30 minutes I waited here, they messed up around 7-8 orders. Everyone was getting things they didn't order or missing items. I ordered two premiums and they handed me two standards. I had to wait 15 minutes to get my correct order. The sushi was really below average quality and my lettuce piece in my handroll was already turning red. Poor quality and poor experience overall. For this price, I'd go to the many other higher quality sushi restaurants in NYC.

I was curious about a fast, casual hand roll spot so decided to stop in when I was killing some time in the area. Decent options, clean space, and overall just an easy experience. Reliable spot if you're in need of a quick snack!

Quick service. Clean Nice staff Delicious food. Quality ingredients. What more can you ask for? This isn't a sit down and stay a while restaurant but more of the eat and go place.

I was looking for sushi nearby my job and wandered into here. It's a tight space so, unless you are eating outside, take it to go! They have outside seating but, there is better public indoor seating nearby. I had to try it twice before coming to a conclusion. Service: (5/5) Even if there is a line, they take your order quite quickly and I haven't wait more than 15 mins for my food. Food: (4/5) My first lunch was my favorite. The yellow tail and vegetarian piece were tasty and fresh. The vegetarian was basically a Korean rice roll but, Japanese style . My second lunch was disappointing since I kept getting shell pieces in my crab roll. On one hand, you're happy to know it's real. On the another, it's really annoying to eat. The eel roll was nice and the savior of my lunch. All in all, I would get it again! However, I would pick out the rolls I want instead of following the daily specials. The only financial downside is that I can't seem to eat here under $15.

Great service! The food was very tasty. I'm visiting from California and It felt like I was eating sushi from a restaurant back home. When I stepped inside of the restaurant I could already tell that the sushi was going to be good because it is very simple and emulates a good take out sushi restaurant.

First time in NY and wanted some sushi. Decided to try something walking distance from our hotel and saw this spot on DoorDash. Got the standard combo with spicy crab roll (it was okay) and shrimp tempura roll (really good!) with a side of Seafood soup which was also really good! I would definitely come here again!

Tasty! Super fresh taste, highly recommend. I tried the cali roll and a spicy crab. I had it to go and it was still really quality packaging.

As sushi is not too filling, this is a decent spot to order a bunch of sushi for a relatively cheap price. Definitely not the greatest quality, however you can order multiple rolls and feel satisfied while risking the fish quality. Would not go again if it was for a special occasion. There are definitely more local places in NYC that serve sushi with better quality.

Solid sushi spot for a quick lunch that won't break the bank yet deliver 100% fresh, top quality hand rolls, cut ups and sashimi. The staff is super friendly, service and presentation is superb and the place is immaculate, including outdoor seating and they even have assorted Japanese beverages! Check out the daily specials including my go to which is the salmon bowl (rice covered with a sheet of nori, two salmon fillets avocado slices and eel sauce). It is not on the posted menu so you have to ask for it but I assure you, you will NOT be disappointed. OH! And don't forget to ask for some mochi ice cream. It is to die for!

Awesome takeout sushi spot. Not cheap but there are plenty of options and all is very fresh and high quality.

ordered takeout on Uber eats since they had good reviews and was so not disappointed! I've been weary about takeout sushi since there's raw fish involved, but I'm so glad I found out about this place! the takeout container was so cute and the rolls tasted fresh and delicious! the spicy tuna hand rolls and spicy crab roll were my favorites! needless to say, I will be definitely be ordering from here again or trying to go in person! bonus points for the cutest setup even though it's takeout! they pay so much attention to detail such as the little soy sauce tray and a guide on how to unwrap the hand roll!

My boyfriend and I wanted to try this place since I saw on TikTok that this place is really good. I couldn't agree more. The food is amazing. We both loved it so much that we had to order again. We decided to eat there. The inside is not too big, but there is outdoor seating. The workers are very nice. I really enjoyed the salmon handroll.

Visited for lunch (on a Friday) and the place wasn't too crowded. There's outdoor seating in a little pavilion along with a few seats directly outside of the shop. The seats in the pavilion are right next to a few decorative bushes which have quite a few flies attracted to them (which all flocked to my soy sauce once I poured it out), so I'd recommend trying to grab a seat next to the shop instead. The waitress immediately came out to our little pavilion and got us water and took our order. They're very attentive and the food comes quickly, so if you're very hungry, this is a great place to stop by. We decided to go with the lunch special, which was either $10 for one maki and one handroll (~30% discount or so) or $15 if you wanted more premium sashimi (I've attached an image below showing which cuts are available on each day). Since we were here on a Friday, we had the option of the spicy salmon/ tuna for the normal $10 special or yellowfin tuna/ bluefin toro for the premium $15 special. We decided to try both along with ordering a spicy scallop handroll. When the dishes arrived, we were wowed by how cute the little serving plates were and the individual wrappings of the seaweed to ensure that the hand rolls remained fresh. While I was a little concerned by the plethora of plastic being used, I could see how this would be ideal for those ordering takeout to ensure that the seaweed did not get soggy while being transported. We were also given small containers of pickled ginger and small soy sauce packets, presumably packaged individually to ensure that they were sanitary due to COVID-19. In terms of taste, I personally preferred the spicy salmon/ tuna over the yellowfin tuna. I felt like the yellowfin tuna was a little dry and not particularly flavorful. The spicy sauce for both the salmon and the tuna helped them avoid this issue and also wasn't too spicy or overpowering so you could still enjoy the flavor of the fish. The bluefin toro on the other hand was beautifully marbled and very soft. Additionally, we were given huge chunks of sashimi in each handroll so we could better appreciate the texture of each piece. My favorite by far was the spicy scallop handroll. The handroll had nice cold chunks of scallop with a light coating of their spicy sauce in a warm rice. Additionally, with their plastic wrap having just been taken off, the seaweed was so fresh and crispy, making the entire handroll experience phenomenal. Would definitely recommend. Overall, a very cute spot to try out some sushi! Would highly recommend coming for lunch and trying one of their great lunch specials. Also seems like a good place to order from due to their careful wrapping to ensure freshness.

Service 5 stars Food 3.5 stars from adult point of view and 4.5 stars from kids point of view Excellent service. Didn't realize how small the sushi shop is. My kid wanted to eat sushi. Did a search and this came up with some good recommendations. Called to make a reservation. Was informed that inside is tight for three but they took my reservation anyways. When we arrived we didn't realize how tight it is inside and didn't want to sit outdoors as it was a little chilly. We ended up getting take out to go. It was super fast from the time we ordered. Everything took about 10 minute. This is actually a Japanese run sushi store as opposed to Chinese or Korean so our expectations were high. My kid loved it. Said everything was delicious. We ordered 1 California roll, 2 spicy scallops rolls, 2 yellowtail rolls and 1 spicy salmon roll. Through Yelp we also received a free spicy tiny hand roll (even came with instructions) after checking in that they were happy to give me. Thank you! The wasabi was In a plastic package and didn't have much taste or enough of a kick. My husband and I thought the rice was not prepared authentically. It was a little over sticky and just didn't go well with the sushi. It wasn't bad but our expectations were higher. The location is convenient and fast. Would definitely go back again which we did right away when the other kid was hungry. Kid number 2 polished off two orders of sushi right away and said it was delicious. Different standards but as long as the kids are happy.....it's a keeper.

It's a simple restaurant with good quality sushi at reasonable prices. That already separates it from most restaurants. They pack hand rolls with special wrappers that are similar to what you find on onigiri at Japanese grocery stores. The seaweed is sealed as to prevent moisture from making it soggy. The rolls are all delicious and highly customizable and the fish tastes fresh. However, on top of all this, the meals are so well packed and are almost entirely without plastic containers, something of an anomaly in NYC, which is terrible about using sustainable packaging. We should learn from Taiwan where it's the norm, but hopefully more restaurants will follow MakiMaki's example.

Best of both worlds: high quality sushi combined with a fast casual experience. My fave sushi spot in Manhattan.