Sushi Counter

This was one of the highlights of our trip to NYC. This place combines such amazing flavor at a very reasonable cost and with friendly service. We got a wide variety of hand rolls including spicy tuna, spicy shrimp, and sunshine. All of them were standout and I don’t think you could make a bad selection here. Their spicy mayo dip was also excellent with each roll. I highly recommend trying this place out.

Not sure how this place has such high reviews. Thought everything was mid. Too much rice to fish ratio, and everything lacked flavor. The fish shaped soy sauce is cute tho. Only came bc wanted to eat something while waiting in line for L’Industrie - Spicy tuna roll - Volcano roll - Salmon and avocado roll

Came after reading good gluten free reviews. Sushi counter is 100% gluten free so can eat here feeling safe! Was surprised when I arrived that it was queuing down the street, sushi did not disappoint and was worth the queue. I had the spicy shrimp, spicy tuna and salmon on the 3 roll deal and they were incredible!

Only have been to NYC one time. I live in Florida. This place is so good and the service is sincere and genuine. I felt like I was at home. The sushi was absolutely amazing and I'm really not a big Sushi fan. See you next time!! Highly recommended!!

Delicious! Recommend taking a ten minute walk to eat on the pier. Both vegetarian rolls and the volcano roll were perfect

stopped by take some quick lunch to eat while walking in west village. the sushi rolls were very nice and also gluten free, which was what we were looking for.

I love stopping by and grabbing a quick bite. I always get the three rolls which is so affordable for the quality. This time I got the Salmon, Spicy Shrimp and Tempura Shrimp. I didn’t need to use any soy sauce since everything was seasoned well (esp the Spicy Shrimp and Tempura Shrimp). There’s no tables inside since it’s meant to be for takeout but there is a small seating area that probably fits two people near the window. Definitely recommend!

This place came in highly recommended and lived up to the hype, went with a friend, we each got the 3 roll deal and I got a miso soup. It was all great, the guy who helped us was really nice and engaging, we got a little loyalty card that we’ll sure fill up! Great price point for NYC.

oh ya this place is good. grab and go! No seating besides a small bench in the window you can not guarantee, but super delicious hand rolls -- 3 for $12. I really enjoyed the salmon avocado and spicy tuna! I also got their miso soup which came with a spoon but came in a coffee cup which I thought was a fun way to drink it (and I really enjoyed it). Quick cheap spot for a yummy hand roll!

I grabbed sushi rolls from here. The deal is pretty good, you get 3 rolls for $12. I really recommend the pineapple chicken roll. It was really delicious and the pineapple really complemented it. This is a great on the go snack or meal.

Amazing spot for a quick, affordable meal near Washington Square Park in the West Village! You get 3 rolls for $12, and they offer monthly specials. This month, I tried the Firecracker roll (an extra $1), which had shrimp tempura and spicy tuna. I also got two of the regular options--tempura shrimp and spicy tuna rolls. As always, they were delicious and perfect for a grab-and-go meal, especially if you're in a hurry. The rolls come with cute fish-shaped soy sauce packets, plus ginger and wasabi. The only thing I wish they had was a few small tables outside, but given the grab-and-go style, it's understandable. These rolls are gluten-free and the quality is amazing for the price, especially in Manhattan. Definitely recommend checking this place out!

This was one of the highlights of our trip to NYC. This place combines such amazing flavor at a very reasonable cost and with friendly service. We got a wide variety of hand rolls including spicy tuna, spicy shrimp, and sunshine. All of them were standout and I don't think you could make a bad selection here. Their spicy mayo dip was also excellent with each roll. I highly recommend trying this place out.

Is worth the wait in line for a quick yummy snack. Loved the spicy crab salad roll! Great place to get an Australian staple

The best place in the West Village to get a quick bite! The Australian girl with the dark hair is so sweet and truly an exceptional and vital employee to this business! I would come back just because of her but the fact the rolls are delicious is the cherry on top

A decent deal -- 3 hand rolls for ~$12. BUT the rolls themselves don't taste good. Service is quick and easy. Definitely a grab and go spot if you're in a pinch and need something to eat. But not worth it imo. Just go to genkiya or a japanese grocery store if you want quick sushi

Tiny Australian sushi takeaway spot with tasty maki rolls and cute fish soy sauce dispensers! I got a pack of 3 for $12 and tried the salmon, spicy tuna, and shrimp tempura. All were tasty! Service is friendly and fast. Overall a nice quick grab-and-go option in west village if you're wanting sushi.

Great on the go sushi! The service is super friendly. I ordered three rolls: Sunshine, salmon avocado, and the spicy shrimp. All the rolls were delicious and the quality was fresh. Definitely satisfied my sushi craving. They have cute on the go soy sauce containers as well as different sauces and dips you can get along with your order. Will definitely be back.

Delicious Australian sushi! Quick, cheap, and tasty. 3 rolls for 12$ is pretty hard to beat! Tried the salmon roll, spicy tuna, and the shrimp tempura rolls! My favorite was the spicy tuna, followed by the salmon roll. Tempura was a bit soggy from sitting in the rice, but I was kind of expecting this. Flavor-wise still good. I love the little fish soy sauce squeeze bottles-- so cute! Will definitely be returning!

So fun that there is an Australian sushi place in NYC! I love Japanese sushi but I admit that it's easier to eat sushi rolls when it's not cut. The 3 rolls for $12 is a decent price. While the quality of the fish is just okay, it's a quick and cheap spot when you need a light meal. They also give you these cute soy sauce fish bottles. The shop is really small, not really any place to eat inside, so be prepared to takeaway.

I really love this Australian hand roll place all the rolls they have are really tasty and you can get three for $12. My favorite are the miso eggplant and the spicy salmon. The service is extremely friendly all Australian and as for the ambience it's a small takeaway place, so great to grab on the good.

Such a quick, on the go, and affordable meal. I got shrimp, spicy tuna, and crab. The little mini fish shaped soy sauces were the cherry on top for me! Tasted fresh. Service was very fast, no lines, nice employees.

Perfect spot to cure my cravings. I ordered the 3 rolls for $12 and got the spicy tuna, salmon and spicy shrimp. Everything was so good and light. Loved how the soy sauce came in a small plastic fish shaped bottle. This place is grab and go place. Store is small with only one table.

Realistically would rate closer to a 4.5, but rounding up due to overall experience and value! Sushi Counter is a cute, convenient spot to quickly grab a bite to go. There isn't any seating inside, but there are some smaller tables outside. I came at an off-peak time so didn't have a wait, and had a lovely conversation with the woman working there, who walked me through all the options in order to help me make a decision on which rolls to go with. As others have mentioned, they have a deal of 3 handrolls for $12. I opted for the spicy shrimp, spicy tuna, and salmon avocado. Of the 3, I'd say my favorite was the salmon avocado, followed by the tuna and then the shrimp. Decent quality/ratio of fish to rice ESPECIALLY for the price. If in the area and in need of a quick bite, I'd come back, though wouldn't necessarily go out of my way if not in the neighborhood!

I saw this place on TikTok and it was surprisingly not crowded even on a Saturday afternoon when I went. I ordered three sushi rolls - shrimp tempura, salmon, and spicy tuna. The rolls were very fresh plus a new batch of shrimp tempura rolls just came out as well. I really liked the spicy tuna and the shrimp tempura. The rolls were a good size and very easy to eat in a park or on the go. The staff were very friendly and fast. There's not much seating, just two outdoor tables but we ate it in a park on a nice day. I would definitely come back!

Update: I love stopping by and grabbing a quick bite. I always get the three rolls which is so affordable for the quality. This time I got the Salmon, Spicy Shrimp and Tempura Shrimp. I didn't need to use any soy sauce since everything was seasoned well (esp the Spicy Shrimp and Tempura Shrimp). There's no tables inside since it's meant to be for takeout but there is a small seating area that probably fits two people near the window. Definitely recommend!

convenient in every way. tbh, I was looking for a palette cleanser cuz I was doing a pizza crawl. Saw a couple eating the rolls and they pointed me to sushi counter. Grabbed a salmon to togo and it was simple and tasty! They give wasabi, soy sauce, and ginger. The perfect package for those on the go craving sushi!

Stumbled on sushi counter! Such a great deal! 3 rolls for 12 dollars! Like you can't beat that! My favorite was the tuna roll! I personally wasn't a fan of the rice they used, but I think it's a great concept and I would try again! Staff is super nice!

This is a great place to grab cheap and tasty sushi when you're in a rush. The sushi is already prepared and just needs to be placed in the bags. I got 3 rolls for $12 and I was in and out in less than 2 minutes. The sushi is meant to be taken to go so don't plan on dining inside. However, the neighborhood is beautiful and there are plenty of places to eat outside. If you stop by make sure to try the sweet chili mayo!

Food was amazing! In total tasted the spicy salmon, volcano, and teriyaki chicken roll plus the spicy mayo sauce. I LOVED the spicy salmon and volcano roll. I 10/10 would recommend them to anyone. The teriyaki chicken roll was okay to me. I would not get it again, but I could understand why people would like it. It was a cute, tiny store with a couple tables to eat on outside.

Misled by the great reviews, stopped here after a show nearby and was disappointed by these rolls. I love the concept but the execution was lacking.

Honestly this avocado cucumber roll hit GOOD. It tasted fresh and they gave us these cute little fish containers of soy sauce. I was a bit off put by it being an Australian sushi spot..but I am open to trying new things. I was really thrown off when the lady taking our order was also Australian...what are you doing here!? So freaking cool. I love Australians. This is a good spot if you need a quick bite or you're in a pinch. I'd stop by again!

Amazing for what it was - Australian sushi! The rolls are uncut and 3 rolls for $12 is filling and affordable. I think they keep it clean and easy with the options, but I wish they had a bit more variety. The fish is also okay quality, but for the price, who can complain?

We discovered this spot after seeing a video on TikTok, and we're so glad we did. They offer delicious, grab-and-go sushi, with a popular deal of 3 sushi rolls for $12. There are more than 8 different rolls to choose from. Although it's a small shop, the line moves fast, and the worker behind the counter was super friendly. Highly recommend checking it out!

What a hidden gem. The place is quite small and there was a line but it's such great quality susespecially for the price. I'll be going here every time I'm in Manhattan

I stopped by for a light snack. Each roll is $5, and if you buy 3, there is a $1 discount each. I opted for two rolls since I wasn't feeling too hungry. The options are very simple, and the ones that I tried were done very well. I would've liked it better if the rolls were made fresh, but they were still very good. The rice was a little bit hard and dry because it just stays out in the display case. It's hard to warm it up too because if they do, the shrimp loses it's crunch. The tempura shrimp was really good though. The batter was light, and the shrimp tasted fresh. I loved the mayo sauce that paired with it. The salmon avocado is a classic. I do question the safety of eating raw salmon that's been sitting out for who knows how long, but it tasted really good. I also didn't get sick after, so I think it's fine. It was soft, and the avocado was fresh. I really didn't need any soy sauce with either of the rolls. They do have packaged wasabi and ginger on the side too if you want it. Honestly a very good stop and go place if you're looking for something fast and simple. They do have seating if you want to stay, but it seems like most people take out.

I rarely walk on the north side of Christopher Street. This is a neat little concept with a decent selection of fresh hand rolls. Ordering six of them came at a fairly reasonable price (probably $26 all in?). Not exactly the peak of satisfying, filling food, but pretty good and more than a novelty.

These Aussie-style hand rolls are a must-try!!! I recommend ordering the spicy tuna, salmon & avocado, and tempura shrimp. I wondered what makes an Aussie-style hand roll differ from American style sushi. Personally I think it's the sauce and rice because when trying the tempura shrimp there was slight sweetness which differs from other tempura shrimp. I loved it and have been making few trips there. These are small notes for those who will try it as a first timer. I recommend coming early because a line will form before opening hours and sometimes they will briefly close to make another batch of hand rolls. Overall amazing spot that is a cute hole in the wall with two tables for outdoor seating and window seating inside. The owner is super kind and thankful to everyone who orders so show support for this spot

Some of the best counter service I've ever experienced in New York. The woman who took and bagged my order was very warm and helpful. The food is really really good. I haven't had hand rolls this good from a grab-and-go place in my recollection. They had a really nice bite to them and the rice wasn't dry at all. The filling was very fresh and flavorful. My favorite had to be the shrimp! However, I enjoyed the variety I got with my order. The soy sauce is very conveniently packaged in a cute little fish bottle which makes it easy to pour onto your rolls between bites. Definitely only needed one for my three rolls cus they were so flavorful even without. The place itself is tiny but really cute. There are some places to sit. Definitely would consider sitting next time if I wasn't in a bit of a rush! Have been looking forward to eating here for a while and it exceeded my expectations. Will definitely be back again soon! Would suggest getting the three rolls for $12! Perfect amount of food.

Great place for affordable sushi rolls! 3 for $12 is an unmissable deal. The spicy salmon is my favorite followed by the volcano roll. Know that there is no place to sit inside. Would recommend walking over to the west side highway and eating on a bench there if the weather is nice.

I will not be having traditional sushi any longer but I will be having Aussie style sushi because it's so yum, fun, and incredibly convenient and portable! Came on a hot summer day with friends and I went for the $12 for the 3 rolls option! I got the veggie miso eggplant roll which was so flavorful, the special vegemite tuna roll, and the teriyaki chicken roll! All really fun and delicious it was honestly the perfect summer lunch. The Aussie innuendos are everywhere and they have a hand roll option for pretty much everyone! And it's all gluten free! Can't wait to come back and continue supporting!

Great little spot with super fresh sushi, some unusual rolls that are Australian favorites. The staff has always been great, especially the owner who is a sweetheart. It's too small to really hang out inside and eat, but they have a few tables outside. Recommended.

Wow Sushi Counter is truly amazing. I tried the spicy shrimp, spicy tuna and crab. 3 for $12 is such a steal!!!! The spicy tuna and spicy shrimp were my absolute favs. Both super fresh and perfect temperature of the seaweed and the rice. I want to come back and try every single one. My friend tried the spicy salmon, baked tuna and avocado /cucumber and he said each of them were a 10/10. The service was great and Nina was the absolute nicest. This spot is so special and if you come often and get a little punch card, they will take a picture of you and post it to their wall. Such a sweet touch and community feel. PLEASE COME TO BK!!!!!!!! HIGHLY recommend.

Sushi Counter is an Australian style sushi place, which sounds absurd at first. As it turns out, similar to how America has the California roll, sushi was localized to Australia as well, and now an Australian restaurateur is bringing that to New York City. The shop is very small, with a display case of each type of sushi on offer (6 total if I recall correctly). Essentially, you walk in, pick out which rolls you want, they put them in a bag for you, and you're done. Walk outside to the couple of tables they have if you like, otherwise these are perfectly made to walk around eating. The rolls themselves are fairly good, and while not the peak of New York City sushi, still a great deal and worth trying out. I'm not rushing back as a Brooklyn resident, but if I find myself nearby and wanting a snack, Sushi Counter will be a top candidate.

Quick, easy spot to grab a snack or dinner! The eggplant one isn't my favorite but I like the rest.

Can't go wrong with sushi counter. I've been here several times and keep coming back for the yummy quick healthy sushi rolls. I recommend the spicy shrimp and miso eggplant. It is small and there is no seating inside, but they have two small tables for with two chairs each outside. I recommend this place for takeout. Service is fast and friendly. I look forward to coming back to try different flavors soon.

Cool concept! I came to Sushi Counter because I saw their TikTok videos, and I was super excited to try their miso eggplant roll. Fast, efficient, conversational service. Tasty roll! The filling to rice ratio is just right, and the miso flavor really complimented the eggplant. This is a convenient to-go option for a healthy snack or meal. What a little treasure!

I stopped by 1st time and a cashier was super friendly and nice. Although there were long line, he assisted me with smile. Shrimp Tempra rolls are so interested!!! They also sell store original tote bag. $15! I'll def come back. The store is cozy. 4 chairs and 2 tables are outside. it's a little bit hard to find. I was surprised I thought this store is from Japan.... I was told that Australian owner. Sushi roll is Futomaki. (It's more wide and long roll. Please see my picture) I highly recommended.

Found this place on tik tok and had to try it out! Love the concept, it's a grab and go sushi counter. They had a variety of hand rolls to pick from, only $4 each. Got 1 eggplant and 2 spicy salmon rolls. Their soy sauce is in mini fish shaped plastic to go bottles too. Hand rolls were fresh and tasty.

Surprisingly good! 4.5/5 Spicy Tuna - the tuna and avocado were fresh. unlike regular spicy tuna sauce, this reminds me of a Tabasco hot sauce flavor, some western twist. it worked well with the sushi roll. 4/5 Spicy Salmon - tastes as expected. the salmon is cooked and it wasn't dry. not outstanding but you can't go wrong with this 5/5 Shrimp Tempura - so delicious!!! it has a sweetened condensed milk sauce reminding me of honey walnut shrimp. love the crunchy tail and it is cooked perfectly. the fried flavor meshed well with the roll overall A $13.06 total for these 3 hand rolls isn't bad. I was decently full afterward and would love to come back.

The sushi here is better than I expected, but it was bc my expectations were quite low. $12 for 3 rolls, which was a decent deal. Each sushi roll is shorter than your average; if you cut them up into maki pieces, you'd probably get 5 or so pieces. The fillings are tasty, and some are pretty unique like eggplant! I tried the salmon + avo, chicken teriyaki, and cooked tuna (the last two were "Aussie classics". Every purchase comes with soy sauce, a small pouch of wasabi, and a small pouch of ginger. These additions were great, but very difficult to eat if you don't get one of the 3 sidewalk seats available. Finally, I really didn't like the service so much. The woman who rang us up seemed like she was in a bad mood, and really provided no customer service. We grabbed our food and left. Overall a good spot for a quick sushi snack, but not worth going out of your way for.

Amazing place! Great food! Love the items offered on menu. Can't wait to bring my family here.

I ate here just this afternoon and ended up throwing up both of my rolls :( I don't want to be a karen posting this but I was really sad especially since the rolls were quite good going down!

Quick and very friendly service! The volcano roll was my favorite. I wasn't sure if it would be enough, but 3 rolls was pretty filling. My only gripe is that I wish the yuzu lemonade was stronger, it felt a bit watered down to my taste.

I had high expectations for fresh rolls given the chatter around this spot. Unfortunately, the rolls were not fresh and had a fishy after taste. I ordered the salmon teriyaki special, spicy tuna, and tempura. To no surprise the tempura was the best. The quality of the rolls were very average, below average. I will not be back.

Two thumbs up for me. You need to know what this is, and that is not a super fancy sushi place, but a cozy, Australian style, grab and go hand roll spot. The salmon I had tasted perfectly good, but this isn't just a fish spot. I tried the teriyaki chicken cucumber roll, the salmon avo, and the spicy shrimp. All three were seasoned surprisingly well, and didn't even need additional soy. The rolls are filling, but fresh and don't feel overly heavy. Each type of roll seems very well balanced between umami and freshness, all at a great price. I can't wait to stop in on a hot summer day. The owner working behind the counter was very friendly and clearly involved with the success of her shop.

Everything was PERFECT i got I roll and it came pretty quick also keeping in mind how busy it was. The ambiance was on point. And the workers were SO kind and funny and respectful I really loved it here will come back!!!

Cute yummy place to stop in for some casual australian sushi! The owner was SO nice & took her time helping you even though there was a line up outside the shop. I will say...if you think it will taste like a regular sushi, it's def different! Which makes sense to me bc the rolls are $12 for 3. I got the salmon avocado 3/5, cooked tuna (good as long as you like tuna fish), spicy tuna 3/5. Overall really fun to try!