Tsushima

"Tsushima isn’t our first pick for sushi near Grand Central, but it’s a solid backup plan for when you can’t get into a place like Wokuni or Hatsuhana. The sushi here is decent and not astronomically expensive, and the space is charming and minimalist, with a couple of big semi-private tables around the edge of the dining room. Plus, the service is speedy. Are you going to impress anyone with this place? Probably not. But you might find it useful the next time you need to get a last-minute dinner in Midtown." - Bryan Kim

"Sushi Yoshitake, on the mezzanine, will be run by the celebrated Japanese chef Masahiro Yoshitake, known for his Tokyo restaurant Sushi Yoshitake, which has two Michelin stars, and the three-starred Sushi Shikon in Hong Kong. This will be his first restaurant in the United States." - Luke Fortney

"You wanted to cast Jennifer Lawrence but the budgets weren’t high enough? Cast Emily Van Camp (you know, the one from Revenge). You’re going out for lunch with your boss and really want to hit Hatsuhana, but know his or her meals/entertainment budget isn’t that high? Hit Tshushima instead. It’s not the same, at all, but it’s affordable and tasty and will get the job done when you’re eating near Bryant Park." - hillary reinsberg

"Tsushima isn’t our first pick for sushi near Grand Central, but it’s a solid backup plan for when you can’t get into a place like Wokuni or Hatsuhana. The sushi here is decent and not astronomically expensive, and the space is charming and minimalist, with a couple of big semi-private tables around the edge of the dining room. Plus, the service is speedy." - hannah albertine, bryan kim, matt tervooren

"Suitable For: Lunch With A Boss You Have An Awkward Relationship With You've done everything you can to try and forge a relationship with this person - asked about their kids, tried watching the same TV shows they do, even maybe learned to play golf or feigned interest in a high intensity fitness class just to get in some quality time. But no matter how hard you try, this relationship remains awkward. When your boss mysteriously mentions that you should put a lunch for the two of you on the calendar for next week, don't panic - no one gets fired over lunch. Go for sushi and keep it straightforward at Tsushima - this isn't the time to get a meal at Yasuda. Tsushima is good quality, but not fussy or expensive. That's why we listed it in on our Midtown Sushi Guide as the place you go for a simple meal out with your boss." - hillary reinsberg