Sushi Ryusei

Went to celebrate my daughter’s big day with her! This is one of my favorite neighborhood restaurants. Master Chef Ohyama is a true sushi artist, crafting sushi that is both stunning and delicious. We always opt for the sushi omakase at the counter so we can watch him work his magic. Service was warm and attentive. If I ever won the lottery, I’d be here every week without question!

Edit: Restaurant called me to make things right and apologized for the experience. I think the sea urchin was ultimately the culprit. In good conscience, I can't entirely overlook the quality control, but also I don't want to subjugate the place to something that may have been an honest error or out of their hands, especially given the customer service. Thus, revising to a 3/5. --- Original: Ordered the Sashimi and Sushi Premium Omakase. Tasted great, but got food poisoning a few hours later. For $180+tax+tip per person, I got to say... this was a huge letdown. Not worth the gamble, and there are other Omakase places I've been to for cheaper that tasted as good or better and didn't make me sick. Sad. Service was great, and ambiance was also good. Location is alright, not the best. If the food didn't make me sick, I'd have given this place a 5 star review.

Good food, if you get counter omakase the chefs make it in front u and you eat it 1 by 1. The fish are fresh and tasty. Price is about 100-180 per person for omakase. There are a variety of sushi in the omakase combo and each tastes are unique. Over all good experience.

Best sushi I've ever had. Be sure to try the fatty tuna. Absolutely worth it. Dessert was just as good. Fried ice cream and creme brulee were the perfect treat to the end of a delightful meal. Service was very good. We stayed until close and they cleaned absolutely everything.

It was an incredible experience. The chef was very attentive and so was his supportive staff. The quality was amazing. Cannot recommend more. I did the Highest option of Omakase and it was reasonable, and to be honest the best sushi I have ever had. Albeit I’m new to Omakase however I’ll never forget my first time…

We had a friend in town and wanted to get omakase in the city. With our 5 year old, we usually are not allowed to sit at the bar but Sushi Ryusei made an exception. We sat at the corner of the sushi bar and were able to see everything which was great. We got 3 omakase, an app, and our son got his salmon sushi. It was great that he was served first and he loved it. We really enjoyed our omakase. The stand outs were a hokkaido scallop+uni sauce on top, a firefly squid, and a cooked crab sushi. The sweet shrimp was also delicious and i was glad they had the fried shrimp head on the side. The service was also top notch. We would definitely come back

The cost for omakase, combined with the reviews, attracted me to try Ryusei. Compared with the $200 and up omakase options in the area, I don't think one can ask for anything more. Premium omakase includes an app and a side dish. Phenomenal sake selection, Japanese Asahi on tap, a mind towards traditional flavors with slight flair (The two mackerel nigiri were the freshest tasting I've ever had), attentive service, hot tea on request, understated yet elegant decor with well lit tables, regulars coming up to the counter to say gochisousama... Perfect. I am obligated to visit Sushi Ryusei during every visit to NY in the future.

Some of the best sushi I’ve ever had. Melted in my mouth. Very attentive service. This is a perfect spot for a date night. Highly recommended.

Hands down, this was the best food I've had in Midtown -- top tier from start to finish. The Spicy Tuna was incredibly fresh and full of flavor. The Tatsuta Age was perfectly crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, with a squeeze of lemon that brought the whole dish to life. The Salmon Yuzu Soy melted in my mouth -- every bite was packed with rich, balanced flavor. The Chicken Teriyaki was also delicious, tender, and perfectly cooked. And let's talk about dessert -- I'm not usually a big cheesecake fan, but the Yuzu Cheesecake completely won me over. Light, citrusy, and refreshing. The drink recommendations were spot on as well. Haruki, the owner, personally greeted me when I walked in, which was such a warm touch. The service overall was excellent -- the staff was polite, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. I work nearby and can't believe I hadn't discovered this place sooner. Highly recommended -- I'll definitely be back!

Chef Oyama-San's omakase always delivers what we want. You can sit at counter for intimate experience or sit at the table with your friends to just have fun time. It still is one of the affordable, authentic sushi restaurant left in NYC. Highly recommended!

Omasase is reasonable price at high quality. We feel variety of omakase is limited and some sush look similar. Quiet authentic ambience and can have a real experience. Service is slightly slow as we needed to ask for more tea to be filled. Overall, it is pretty good. The melon they served last was amazing as they probably got it from Japan. It is not regular melon we find in the usa.

Oh man what an incredible time my mouth and I had here! Came here in a group of 3 celebrating a birthday and left full and happy. The dining space is semi intimate with most of it being the bar area. It's dark and the ambiance is sophisticated but still friendly. Our server was always around and polite and explained everything thoroughly. We came in on a Sunday during happy hour for drinks where all drinks were half off! Food: we got the 15 piece, 140$ omakase and it was an adventure through and through. The fish was perfectly seasoned and the portions of rice were just right. My favorites were probably the BBQ toro and the ebi(shrimp) with caviar. The fish in order were: Japanese snapper, horse mackerel, cod, toro, orange crab, ebi with caviar, Uni with caviar, barracuda, striped Jack, golden eye snapper, Alaska sake salmon, abalone, white eel, bbq toro, and sea urchin. Oh + a spicy scallop hand roll at the end which was excellent! I almost wish they had some pieces of sashimi in there but this was an extremely filing and satisfying meal. The three of us had a blast and even made new friends at the bar! I think sushi Ryusei has a good balance of quality and price when compared to the other sushi spots of equal caliber. Worth a stop for sure!

Got the 15 piece omakase here which is $140 and it was an amazing experience. My bf and I made a reservation for 5:30pm and it was so peaceful in the restaurant as it had just opened. It definitely got more crowded throughout our meal. We really enjoyed the peacefulness so we would def book another 5, 5:30 or 6pm slot. Fresh fish, beautiful presentation, the chef explained what each dish was when he served it. We didn't feel rushed at all and the servings were nicely spaced in time. The uni from Hokkaido was especially amazing and the toro was so good. I love omakase experiences because sometimes we're served fishes that we normally wouldn't order ourselves so it's always a new experience. Reminded us of our omakase experience in Japan and it was such a nostalgic dinner. I have recommended this to friends looking for omakase in NYC. The restaurant is also in a less touristy area so it's peaceful walking there too. So glad we found this gem!

We just had the most memorable dinner at the Sushi Bar. We had the 10 piece sushi Omakase. Every single course was delicious. So good, in fact, that we'll be getting the 15 piece next time. The head chef is welcoming and gives a lot of thought to each course. Thank you for a wonderful evening.

Fantastic. What's not to like from this authentic Japanese run sushi house. My son and I opted for their top tier option. At every turn, at every bite it excelled. The service was impeccable. I don't think my sake glass ever became 1/2 full. Thanks for a great meal.

I write to express the most complimentary opinion of Sushi Ryusei as a class act. Like other Japanese restaurants that have flourished since raw fish became acceptable to Western palates, the business is not cheap. Scholars have studied how within ethnic cuisines settle at specific price points, associated very much with their culture origin and not other factors; yes, there are some cheap Japanese venues and also expensive Chinese ones, but the difference is what has caused some entrepreneurs to open eateries of a heritage not their own, such as the many Japanese places with Chinese proprietors. In other reviews, I have opined against correlating ancestry with expertise. That is obviously objectionable if it is explicitly negative, and it ought to be regarded as a dangerous claim even if it is ostensibly positive (oh, that must be authentic because the chef is X and many of the diners are X). I have no idea who owns Sushi Ryusei. I can attest that it is excellent, with an ambiance that would not be unusual on the other side of the Pacific Ocean. I wish to highlight what is on the menu: shirako. That is a delicacy. If you have tried uni, ankimo, and fugu, and even if you are partial to natto, you might not know shirako. Or you'd have difficulty obtaining it. It is milt. That is a euphemism. It is fish sperm, and I believe the storage sac. You can watch videos of how it is harvested. After the fish is slit open, the whole organ falls out in an elaborate tangle. It is creamy and subtle and faintly fishy. I doubt you would want to eat it if you were informed in advance of exactly what it was. I cannot recall seeing it offered, even in New York City or Los Angeles. It's here. Try it.

I do not want say bad word about the restaurant they had good service- I posted here just try to find - if anyone else had allergy reactions from the fish last Sunday night around 7-8pm I just ordered a regular sushi - unfortunately it is my first had allergy w sushi - hope you all ok

Another delicious pickup up order. Tonight I picked up salad with ginger dressing, shrimp tempura dinner and spicy tuna roll with cucumber. The food was ready on time. Everything tasted fresh and delicious. The inside is always calm, clean and sexy. Thank you again!

We had enjoyed takeout sushi from Sushi Ryusei prior to this visit and it was very good, but our in-person omakase dinner (which this review is based on) was truly superlative. Ryusei's semi-subterranean dining space is sleek, modern and chill. We sat at the pristine white sushi counter (reserved for omakase customers) and started things off with a carafe of cold junmai sake, very smooth and refreshing. The host poured our sake, a nice touch. We usually still feel a bit peckish after eating sushi at other spots around town, but not so with Sushi Ryusei's extremely generous omakase which includes 3-part appetizer, toro handroll, clam miso soup and other goodies. Especially enjoyed cold peanuts in the shell starter, perfect for a warm summer evening. Hubby opted for the premium 15 piece premium sushi omakase while I got the regular sushi and sashimi; we both agreed that my dinner offered the better value/taste - but that is just our personal opinion and both were great! My sushi/sashimi set started with four generous slices of sashimi (two lightly seared king salmon and two toro), chopped raw oyster nestled in a lovely shell decorated with an orchid, and 3 dainty fried croquettes. Scrumptious. Then our skillful chef served up the sushi, briefly explaining what each one was. Among our faves were the unbelievably rich buttery toro, flame-torched uni and botan (large shrimp). The final offering was a well stuffed toro scallion handroll, utterly amazing! I could not eat another bite after that, but hubby got his favorite dessert (green tea ice cream), two large scoops of cold creamy delight. We've had sushi in many venues and Sushi Ryusei's omakase ranks among the very best in terms of quality, presentation and value. So skip the overpriced fanfare at other trendy sushi eateries and make your way to Sushi Ryusei on East 39th Street, you won't regret it. We plan to return soon.

Absolute delight. Fresh high quality sushi, outstanding service and lively ambiance. I wish I had them on my block, I would eat here all the time. We had tuna avocado, sushi deluxe, madai shushi ( my absolute favorite), tempura app and some wine. Everything is a good choice here.

Another amazing experience from sushi Ryusei, I am thoroughly spoiled now and can no longer have sub-par sushi or sashimi due to the consistently fresh fish they source and provide. Outstanding spot, one of top 3 sushi restaurants for me in the city. And I am happy to call myself a regular :)

Excellent Japanese neighborhood restaurant. Great sushi and friendly service. The prices are high, but also is the quality of the food they serve.

First time having omakase and glad that I spent it with Chef Oyama. Great location , service is impeccable, ambiance is modern and inviting, one of the few omakase places open on Sundays, we were here over Memorial Day weekend and lucky to find this gem after a Broadway show. 80% of fish that day was flown in from Japan , 15% from Spain, and 5% from elsewhere but I don't remember as I was getting food coma. Just one of the best seafood I've had on the east coast, highly recommended

Excellent menu selections. It's an elegant restaurant with efficient wait staff. The sashimi is quite fresh.

Only speaking for the Omakase experience at the counter - the fish is fresh and the toppings are innovative!

We were served pretty boring standard stuff and a slice of melon for dessert for a whopping $200 per person omakase meal. We felt pretty rushed the whole time. The chef kept slapping the next thing on the tray before we had finished chewing the one from before. We were still working on our pot of seafood dashi and he started putting new sushi pieces on the tray. And to top it all off, I had food poisoning all night. This was a giant disappointment, and we'll never return.

15 piece Omakase blew me away. Excellent service and amazing taste experience. You must try this

Cuisine: 7 Service: 7 Decor: 7 Value: 6 Overall: 7 Good omakase, not great, but would return if I have the itch and can't find reservations last minute at my favorite sushi spots. With that said, it's not one I would recommend if my friends were asking for the best sushi bars in NYC. Here is my $150 omakase on 7/15/19 prepared by Chef Ryusei Oyama. Extra pieces ordered are represented with * and not part of the omakase. Appetizer #1: Shimeji Mushrooms Red Snapper Roe Pickles Vegetables Sashimi: Aodai (Blue Fusilier) Shima Aji (Stripe Jack) Nama Saba (Fresh Mackerel) Chutoro (Medium Fatty Bluefin Tuna) Kumomoto Oyster Appetizer #2: Sazae (Turbon Shell - grilled) Sushi: Nodoguro (Black Throat Sea Perch) Benisake (Sockeye Salmon) Aji (Horse Mackerel) Otoro (Fatty Bluefin Tuna) Senma (Pike Mackerel) Isaki (Grunt Fish) Shiro Sake (White King Salmon) Botan Ebi (Sweet Shrimp w/ Fried Head) Aoyagi (Orange Clam - grilled) Gindara (Black Cod - grilled) Santa Barbara Uni (Sea Urchin) Hokkaido Uni (Sea Urchin) Manuke (Angry Rock Fish) Iwashi (Sardine) Kampachi (Amber Jack - belly)* Scottish Sake (Salmon)* Engawa (Fluke Fin - grilled, truffle egg yolk)* Aburi Otoro (Fatty Bluefin Tuna - grilled)* Both appetizers were lackluster and below average of a Japanese restaurant charging $150 for an omakase. The sashimi course was good but nothing special. Thankfully, the sushi was the best part of dinner, which salvaged the meal for me. Next visit, I will only be getting the sushi omakase. Overall, my first complaint was that the sushi had too much rice, but I guess it goes with the slightly larger fish pieces (not complaining here lol). Rice was also at times too sticky. Another issue for me is that the grilled pieces were overwhelmed by the strong smokiness. Tone it down a bit and it would have been amazing. Otherwise, the sushi was really pretty good.

As soon as I tasted the very first sushi piece - seared sea perch (Nodoguro), I knew I had to come back! It was that good... :) I have not tried a new sushi restaurant in NY for a while, and I was glad that I had a chance to try Sushi Ryusei. If you like to sit @ Sushi Bar like I do, your menu options here are omakase only (regular/premium sushi, sashimi/sushi combo). Went with premium sushi and the choice was absolutely correct! Most of fish is shipped from Japan, and I really enjoyed the variety and quality. Also had good conversation with the owner-chef Oyama-san. I was going to have dessert, but I had to order raw octopus that I saw earlier as an extra to the course which used up my remaining stomach space. Well, next time! I can tell this place will be very popular, so hurry up and make a reservation!

Excellent spot. Traditional experience. Cozy. Friendly service. Fresh fish. Worth every penny, quick preparation.

A hidden gem! Tldr; very fresh affordable sushi spot with a great atmosphere. Delicious place to have high quality sushi without being forced to do a timed omakase. Highlights: very fresh sushi, delicious apps (tempura was light and crispy and the tofu came out hot!), affordable (all sushi plates were less than $50!!). The fatty tuna was my favorite. The outdoor seating was beautiful with twinkle lights. Bonus: they are dog friendly! Tip: Be sure to make a reservation through the phone (vs. online) so you don't have to do the $30pp credit card hold.

Delicious and high quality sushi with fair prices The ambiance is romantic without being intimidating. Would definitely recommend for date night (or solo dining)!

Yum! Had the omakase and it was worth every penny! Food and ambiance get a 10/10 for me from our table of 4. We were recommended an amazing sake to pair too. Can't wait to take my family as I'm sure they will love it as well!

Delightful experience. Impeccable service, great food and perfect presentation. I love being dropped in NYC, thirty seconds of Yelp searching and I land in Japanese nirvana. Nice job guys.

Lived nearby for 4 years and only now tried this restaurant! It was fantastic - great sushi, attentive service, nice decor inside. Expensive but worth the price- I will definitely be coming more often now!

I ordered delivery from here and everything was amazing and so fresh. I started with the green salad with the onion dressing and it was great. It tasted so fresh and the dressing was not too sweet like other sushi restaurants. I also started with the tuna and avocado appetizer. The tuna was so fresh and the sauce that came with it was great. It wasn't too spicy even though there was fresh wasabi. I then got the tuna special and loved it. I love how they prepared the tuna sushi 9 different ways so you have some variety. All of it was very fresh and interesting. I would definitely recommend ordering from here.

We got the sushi for take out and it was nice and fresh. Small portions and a bit over priced but the food was well prepared and the fish quality was good. Would love to come back and really dive into the offerings here. I really enjoyed my take out.

Came here for a work dinner for the omakase which had a good diverse menu. First Course- Had a trio to start. The seaweed salad had a nice umami flavor and very fresh. The tuna was a little on the fishier side for me but a good texture. The octopus had nice sesame chili flavor and texture was not too chewy. Add On- Miso soup was delicious and light Second Course- Multiple different sashimi for a good portion size. The mackerel has balanced flavor which was nice since it's usually a bit fishy for me. The yellowtail had a good texture and nicely prepared. The flounder was a bit chewy. The tuna was melt in your mouth and delicious. The oyster was bright with a briney aftertaste. Third Course- Never seen this before but we had a tamarin clam soup with egg. This was delicious, the sazaey clam was plentiful and the broth was light and balanced. The whole dish was super different but very good and full of multiple textures. Definitely need to try this. sazaey clam Fourth Course- The fatty tuna was the best bite, basically butter. The white yellowtail had a perfect texture with a good meaty flavor. The horse mackerel was a bit more dense. The Japanese scallop was well prepared and good texture. The butterfish was well cooked, with a nice flavor from the sear. Fifth Course- The bbq toro had a good char and nice taste (subbed out uni for this). The snow crab was fresh and delicious but the topping sea water flavor, in the bonito family which was a bit of a heavy flavor against the crab itself. The king salmon had a good flavor and mouthfeel. The whitefish had light delicate flavor but the torch overpowered the fish. Sixth Course- The cuddle fish had a heavy smoke flavor and a soft texture. The ice snapper was well prepared. Finally the kampachi was quite meaty with a nice texture. Would come back!

Wow. The Salmon Don was incredible. Absolutely incredible. I love salmon sushi, and this had several types of salmon all in one entree. I kid you not, this had the best and 2nd best salmon I've ever had in my life. We also got the Sushi Deluxe sampler which was fantastic.... But the Salmon Don...... I will be dreaming about this for years.

4.5 stars! Love the fish here. Very good quality. The prices of the omakase options compared to the sushi/sashimi deluxe dinners seemed off so we just went with the latter, since all we wanted was sushi. It's not a super fancy place but really food fish and a nice place for a date night. Service was a little slow but the fish quality made up for it. Will become a regular here!

One of the few remaining sushi restaurants with a proper sushi bar to sit at. Omakase or regular seats available. Great menu with a deep assortment of fresh and tasty fish offerings. Service was very attentive and nice. Definitely will become one of my go-to sushi spots.

This is an elegant, quiet restaurant perfect for a solo dinner, date or catching up with an old friend. I've been ordering takeout from Sushi Ryusei for months (sushi Friday every day for several months), and finally got the chance to dine in. My friend was running late, but the host seated me first anyway - which I so appreciated. We shared a carafe of sake, kinoko (mushroom appetizer), gindara shiokoji (black cod), and hijiki (seaweed). All were delicious, especially the buttery + garlicky mushroom and the melt in your mouth cod. We both ordered the sushi deluxe, which is actually what I always ordered for delivery. Can't go wrong and what a great deal! Everything was wonderful. Service was attentive, food was excellent and fresh, prices are reasonable, and atmosphere is lovely. I'd come back for date night, especially since it's right in my neighborhood.

A little shocked at the reviews here. I had the omakase last night and unfortunately was really disappointed. The fish did not taste that fresh and the portions were small. I gave two stars because the service was good and there was a decent quality of food - aside from small cuts of fish for most of the meal. Wouldn't recommend.

Very high quality yummy sushi with great attentive service. The place is very small, quaint and intimate so would be a great chill spot for a dinner date. They do omakase along with a full sushi a la cart menu. They also deliver via grub hub! Pick up here is very timely and easy. I love getting pickup from here since it's so close by and convenient. Quality for pick up is just as great and fresh. Drink wise they have sake and wine; no spirits or cocktails. The cold sake we ordered was sooo good and went well with the sea food! Such a cute place with solid food!

Had the sushi regular and it was very fresh and well made! I liked the variety of fish and the price was more affordable given the quality compared to other sushi places in NYC. Sushi Yasaka is still my top choice for affordable quality sushi in NYC, but this place would be my second (definitely above Sugarfish). The server was very courteous, the space is a bit small and it was crowded even on a Thurs evening so definitely make a reservation beforehand.

Delicious, fresh sushi with a great ambience, and wonderful service! Definitely recommend.

I have been eating at Sushi Ryusei for about a year Location: Is it just me or is NYC hard to find a beautiful sushi spot? Most places are tiny hole in the wall takeout's. If you see this problem also I found the spot for you!!!! Space inside is small but very clean and well maintained. You feel like you are in a very high end exclusive restaurant Food: Always delicious and fresh! I've brought so many sushi loving friends who have nothing but good things to say. Cons: Wish they had longer hours for more Sushi fun!

39th Street's latest addition to amazing Japanese inspired fare! Try the shumai or tuna special sushi. And did I mention the hand rolls?

Best omakase I've had... in my life??!! The tuna scallion handroll at the end made my YEAR. The price is just right and the actual sushi that comes out is delicious and better than more expensive places I've been to. The sushi & sashimi regular omakase comes with a bunch of appetizers, which made me happy because more food is always better!! Vibe is perfect, not too stuffy or overly formal, it's intimate but not so quiet that everyone will hear each other's conversations. I personally don't like having omakase at the bar, so I love the table arrangement here. Will definitely come back for the divine fatty tuna and wagyu/uni sushi. After almost 7 years of mediocre and overpriced sushi, I found my nyc sushi spot!

A very unassuming location, hidden on the corner of 39th street. You descend 4 steps and step through the glass doors and you are welcomed immediately by the hostess. You see your party for which reservations needed to be made (and you now know why, seeing its coziness) and you sit down. The ambiance is peaceful. The lights are comfortably dim, focused on the table where your food will be presented. There is a shared assumption amongst the diners that you are all there for a special treat, so the conversations are kept respectably quiet. The brightest area of the restaurant is the corner where the sushi chefs are humbly, aptly designing your dinner with a calculated efficiency. You gaze multiple times throughout your dinner because you are entranced with the choreography through which perfect sushi pieces are produced. Per classic hospitality tradition in Japan, you are offered a hot, steamed hand towel for your refreshment. You order the omakase because that's what you're there for. For the rest of the hour, you enjoy the conversation with your party and the delicate entrees equally. Your dining experience is followed smoothly by the attentive staff, never letting you see the bottom of your glass, cleaning up the soy sauce drips from your clumsy sushi wielding before the next dish is served. Our favorites--tuna, uni, snapper, and the oyster (part of the sashimi set). You've already seen the other reviews rave about how amazing the sushi is so I'll spare you those graphic details. There also was a fried fish appetizer that was surprisingly satisfying. The cherry on top if you STILL need to be convinced of why you should dine here and feel as if you were transported to the Tsukiji fish market itself....they have Japanese toilets! You seasoned travelers will know what I'm talking about. And if you don't, then you will after treating yourself to a night at Sushi Ryusei.

If there was room in this review for a CAPTION, this is how it would read: "If you get a high from spending lots of money on fair-to-moderate tasting sushi, then go here." This restaurant proves my long-standing belief that New Yorkers, in general, have no clue what good to excellent sushi should taste like. At first-glance you can see only Japanese patrons so it would be clear to reason that their food is good. Of course there are all young 20-somethings whom I doubt have really sampled what the NYC-sushi-scene has to offer. Perhaps they have not sampled delicacies from the Time Warner Building's ensconced 'MASA' or even the [plebeian $70 per 1 piece sashimi] Bar-Masa (they get the "outtakes" from their big brother MASA's hand-picked daily Japan arrival sushi.) As on aside, I always wondered how fish flown in on the RED EYE can be so eager to great our pallets? This place's chef hand-picked "DELUXE" meals are way over priced for a Murray Hill establishment. More to the point, the fish lacks the freshness and even the necessary "bite." What ever you do, do not order their standard Sushi/Sashimi. At $39 to $49 a meal, it barely suffices in taste. Their portions are about the same as other places; however, what is odd is that for a sampling of fish, they place mostly Tuna on your plate. One piece of salmon; no yellow tail. The tuna was not fresh. The proof was that I found myself using soy sauce (their's is SATURATED in sodium!). If the sushi is fresh, then you never need to add soy sauce; it just tastes like candy. If you want "Americanized" Maki (rolls) like "rainbow rolls" you must go elsewhere. They look down at you, literally, if you even mention that sort of thing. I mean that is not really a deal-breaker here, as they are appear to be a real-traditional house-of-sushi. In Tokyo, they STILL do it better .. much better. Their staff basically ignore your requests if you do NOT order their $80+ selections; and when you do order their high-end stuff their manners are somewhat robotic in response. Their hosts; however, are very accommodating. As Horace Greeley once stated to the youth of America "Go West..." in this case it is the Columbus Circle.

Giving this place 4 stars 99% because of the service and not rly because of the actual food. Food is just okay, definitely not an amazing omakase. However, not sure if it's because this place is new but the people here are so nice and fun!!! HAD A GREAT TIME HERE despite the okay food. My friend and I came here and got sashimi and sushi omakase. We came in around 8PM on a Friday and it was decently crowded. The sashimi and sushi is a LOT OF FOOD. I think it was a fair price and it wasn't super expensive for the amount of food. The sushi itself is definitely more than enough for one person, so I'd opt out of the sushi sashimi omakase and just go for sushi. The sashimi didn't taste super fresh to me, and very average. Some of the slices tasted a bit fishy, and it didn't really wow me. Sushi was a lot better, but most of the flavoring was consistent. The prawn and uni one were probably my favorite. The sushi omakase also comes with a hand roll at the end. We sat at the bar and one of the sushi chefs was really fun and we had a good time chatting with him. The waitress was super attentive and nice in helping us select a sake (although we ended up just getting wine and beer). Not sure if I'd recommend this place for a legit omakase, but it's a nice place to go for a casual dinner.

I almost don't want to publicize this place because it's SO GOOD! But, alas, I'm sure others will find it soon enough -- so I may as well share! Anyone who lives in Murray Hill can relate to the dearth of upscale restaurants south of 3rd avenue, and the unfortunately mediocre selection of Japanese cuisine that follows. Sushi Ryusei is a 10/10 on every single scale. Their quality of fresh fish makes me wonder what I've been consuming at other restaurants. Their service is impeccable (water glasses never left empty, food served and cleared promptly, extremely politeness). Their atmosphere is tranquil, well-decorated and extremely clean. Me and my husband ordered the seaweed salad, age tofu (so so flavorful!), tuna/salmon sushi, spicy tuna rolls and fatty tuna with scallion roll. All were delicious, flavorful and SO FRESH. For dessert we had creme brulee and mochi which were among the best we've encountered in the city. Definitely a must-visit for any sushi lover. You will not be disappointed!

A great dinner in a cozy bubble! Not only were the accommodations comfy, but the service & food surpassed your typical neighborhood sushi restaurant. The interior decor is sleek & modern too- I look forward to going back when the world reopens.. until then, we'll enjoy the bubble with some sake & a fantastic sashimi dinner!

Went here for Valentine's Day with the lady. We ordered the Omakase Sashimi & sushi regular and did not regret it. Definitely a great romantic dinner spot. A few highlights worth mentioning: 1. My two favorite sushi rolls were the white fish roll with the grill marks on it and the scallop roll with ponzu sauce (or as I called it "honeysuckle sauce"). So ono! 2. The service was so good it was ninja-like. Every time I glanced over at my green tea it was filled back up without me even noticing. 3. Not sure if it was because it was V Day, but the restaurant gave us a complimentary green tea ice cream + homemade brownie/short cake for dessert. I'll take it =) 4. Finally, a big shoutout to the restaurant for offering Clover as a way to pay your bill. All I had to do was point my iPhone camera at the QR code printed on the receipt then hit the Apple Pay button on the URL that popped up. I've never used Clover before so was pleasantly surprised by how convenient it was. My only critique is that our appetizer wasn't on the same level as the rest of the other dishes, but that's just me being nit picky. All in all, a 5 star experience! I would go all the time if I was rolling dough.

Excellent Sushi experience in NYC close to Westin Grand Central Station Hotel. My colleague and I went to this restaurant for dinner tonight and we had a great time. The restaurant has a boutique feel and everyone is very nice and extremely helpful. We ordered a large hot sake to share, and I had the Chirashi (pictured) which comes with plenty of sashimi choices along with the rice on the side. It was definitely filling and very tasty. The wasabi was fresh and surprisingly it doesn't have the same chemically smell and strong sinus clearing side effect as the cheap stuff and tasted good, and they even gave me some fresh jalapeños (smashed) along with the wasabi. To finish off the dinner they give you complimentary green tea. Not sure if that's a great idea late at night unless you want to stay up, but it's nice and warm definitely on the house. I would go back here any day and I highly recommend it to anyone in the area.

Pretty fancy sushi house that opened not too long ago. It's small, in a half underground floor. It only has a couple of tables with a sushi bar sitting. The place is clean and looks like typical fancy sushi restaurants in the city. Of course the service is professional and courteous. Food is good as expected. It wasn't anything more or less than I had expected though. Pretty good quality, small sushi pieces that are well made, but nothing more than that. What I mean is, it's a nice sushi restaurant but I can't really see anything else unique about this restaurant from other similar sushi restaurants. Also, it's not cheap. It's pretty overpriced. But the service and food were pretty good so I'm giving 4 stars.