Sushi Lab Rooftop
Sushi restaurant · Midtown West ·
Creative Japanese fare, omakase, and specialty rolls on a rooftop
Creative Japanese fare, omakase, and specialty rolls on a rooftop
"If you want to eat extravagant sushi on a Midtown roof, you might as well do it at Sushi Lab. Both the setting and the food here are visually focused, so this place is a bit of an Instagram trap, but one where the food is actually pretty good. You can either order the omakase menu at the chef’s counter or order a la carte at a table. Unless you like caviar and edible gold on everything, we recommend the latter. And in a rare plot twist, the specialty rolls are some of the best things on the menu." - neha talreja, bryan kim, carina finn koeppicus, hannah albertine
"Yes, it seems like a lab, with a seriously austere build out centering on a long sushi counter, behind which two or three chefs labor against a mottled gray backdrop. At $69, the 12-piece omakase is one of the best sushi deals in town, and each piece has been thoughtfully seasoned, sometimes with unusual flavorings. The sushi here is indeed an experiment, but a luscious one. Find another branch on the rooftop of the Sanctuary Hotel near Times Square." - Robert Sietsema
"Want to eat a sushi omakase at home? Order online from Sushi Lab and save 10% when you place a curbside pick-up order. There are also rice bowls, a la carte sushi, and chicken karaage on their menu." - hannah albertine, nikko duren, bryan kim, arden shore, matt tervooren
"This rooftop spot is known for their over-the-top omakase, and we suspect that their Thanksgiving take will have a lot of bells and whistles in the form of things like caviar, gold flakes, and wagyu. The space is drenched in string lights and has a decadent feel, so you can lean back on a barstool while draped in a fur coat you bought at L Train Vintage and text glamorous selfies to your siblings who were too scared to skip the family gathering." - carina finn koeppicus
"Sushi Lab might be the only place in NYC where you can enjoy a 15-course omakase high up in the air just a few blocks away from three overly-excited men in Buzz Lightyear costumes. This outdoor restaurant on top of The Sanctuary Hotel in Midtown even has hanging greenery and basket lights, which makes it an ideal spot for a romantic night out. If you and your date aren’t ready for several courses of raw fish, you can also order a few maki rolls or some sashimi from their a la carte menu. Before you make any big plans, you’ll need to reserve one of the socially-distanced outdoor tables, or a few seats at the chef’s counter, on the restaurant’s website." - nikko duren
