Sushi Seki: A Culinary Journey in a New York Sushi Institution

Sushi Seki Introduce

Sushi Seki is a name that resonates with serious sushi enthusiasts across New York City. Since its founding in 2002, this Upper East Side institution has cultivated a reputation for delivering a truly exceptional and authentic Japanese dining experience. It's more than just a restaurant; it’s a destination for those who appreciate the art and tradition of sushi-making. While the atmosphere is known for being lively and bustling, the quality of the food and the skill of the chefs are what truly set Sushi Seki apart. It's a place where every piece tells a story, and every flavor is a testament to the dedication of the culinary team.

The dining philosophy at Sushi Seki is centered around offering a versatile and high-quality experience. While many come for the renowned omakase, the extensive à la carte menu is a dream for those who prefer to explore on their own. The restaurant is particularly famous for its "Seki-style" nigiri, which often features unique, non-traditional pairings and sauces that enhance the flavor of the fresh fish without overpowering it. This creative approach to sushi has earned it a loyal following, and has even attracted the attention of world-renowned chefs.

From the moment you walk in, the atmosphere at Sushi Seki is welcoming and energetic. The staff is consistently praised for being friendly and attentive, with a dedication to ensuring every guest has a memorable experience. Whether it's explaining the intricacies of each omakase dish or accommodating special requests, the service is a key part of what makes Sushi Seki so highly regarded. It's an upscale but cozy environment where you can enjoy a quiet solo meal or a lively gathering with friends and family. The a la carte menu is a huge draw for those looking for a high-quality meal without the full omakase commitment, and the bar and dining options make it a fantastic choice for any occasion.

Sushi Seki is ideally located at 1143 1st Ave, New York, NY 10065, on the Upper East Side. This prime location places us in a vibrant and accessible neighborhood, making us a great destination for residents, local professionals, and tourists alike. Our position on 1st Avenue offers a convenient hub for both public transportation and foot traffic.

Accessibility is a key advantage of our location. We are situated within walking distance of several major subway lines, including the 4, 5, and 6, as well as numerous bus routes, making it easy to get to us from all over the city. While the Upper East Side is known for its bustling streets, our location provides a comfortable and convenient escape. For those with mobility needs, the restaurant offers a wheelchair-accessible restroom.

Given our popularity, especially during peak dinner hours, we highly recommend making a reservation. The restaurant is a hot spot, and there can often be a wait for a table or a seat at the sushi bar. The fact that the restaurant is always busy is a good sign—it's a testament to the quality of our food and service. Our location is a key part of our identity, allowing us to serve as a beloved neighborhood institution while also drawing visitors from around the globe.

Services Offered

Dine-in: We offer a full-service dining experience with both table seating and counter service at the sushi bar, perfect for a casual lunch, an upscale dinner, or a special occasion.
Takeout: All of our menu items are available for takeout, allowing you to enjoy our authentic Japanese cuisine wherever you are.
Delivery: We provide both standard and no-contact delivery options, bringing our exceptional food directly to your home or office.
Reservations: We highly recommend making a reservation, especially for dinner, to ensure a seamless dining experience. We also accept reservations for our exclusive omakase counter.

Features / Highlights

Exceptional Omakase: Our omakase experience is a true highlight. It's a multi-course culinary journey with stunning presentation and mind-blowing flavors. Each piece is meticulously crafted and explained by our skilled chefs, making it a unique and educational dining experience.
Wide Variety of Sushi and Sashimi: We are famous for our "Seki-style" sushi, which is known for its bold flavors and creative pairings. Our menu features a vast selection of sushi, sashimi, and specialty rolls, catering to both traditionalists and those seeking a new and exciting flavor profile.
High-Quality Ingredients: We use only the finest seafood available, including rare and highly sought-after items like A5 Miyazaki Wagyu and Hokkaido Uni. The quality of our ingredients is what makes our food so "mind-blowing" and truly excellent.
Lively and Welcoming Atmosphere: The restaurant has a trendy, upscale, and cozy vibe. It's a perfect spot for groups, but also very popular for solo dining. The fast and friendly service contributes to a welcoming environment from the moment you step inside.
Late-Night Dining: Sushi Seki is known for being an excellent spot for late-night food. This is a huge advantage in a city that is always on the go, allowing you to enjoy a high-quality meal even after most other kitchens have closed.

Contact Information

Address: 1143 1st Ave, New York, NY 10065, USA

Phone: (212) 371-0238

What is worth choosing

When considering where to have your next sushi dinner in New York, Sushi Seki stands out for several compelling reasons. The primary reason to choose us is the unparalleled quality of our food. This isn't just sushi; it's a meticulously crafted culinary art form. Customers consistently rave about the "mind-blowing" quality of our fish, with one reviewer noting that our tuna "just melted in my mouth." Our omakase is a transformative experience, praised for its stunning presentation and incredible flavors that can change your perception of what high-quality sushi should taste like. From the sweet and fresh uni to the perfectly seared salmon, every piece is a highlight.

Another key factor is the versatility of our menu. While our omakase is an absolute must-try for a special occasion, our extensive à la carte menu ensures that you can enjoy a top-tier meal on any budget or mood. You can have a full dinner with a friend, selecting your favorite rolls and entrees, or come for a solo dining experience at the bar. The variety extends beyond sushi to include delicious appetizers like "A5 Miyazaki Wagyu" and "fried chicken," as well as savory entrees and even fantastic desserts. This allows for a completely customizable and satisfying meal every time you visit.

Finally, the service and atmosphere at Sushi Seki are what turn a great meal into an unforgettable experience. The staff is not just friendly; they are knowledgeable and attentive, taking the time to explain each dish and accommodate special requests. The atmosphere is upscale yet cozy, making it a perfect spot for both special celebrations and casual dinners. The fact that many customers, even after trying other restaurants, still consider Sushi Seki their "number one choice" is the strongest possible endorsement. When you choose Sushi Seki, you are choosing a trusted, authentic, and truly excellent New York institution.

Sushi Seki Food & drink

Appetizers
A5 MIYAZAKI WAGYU With Truffle Salt (HIGHLY RECOMMENDED) $32.00
Japanese A5 wagyu beef from Miyazaki served with truffle salt. It comes with side of asparagus and mushroom. (2 skewers)
A5 MIYAZAKI WAGYU GYOZA $24.00
Japanese A5 wagyu beef from Miyazaki pan fried dumpling
Edamame $7.00
Boiled soy beans.
Ohitashi $7.00
Boiled spinach in chilled dashi and topped with bonito flakes.
Goma Ae $7.00
Boiled watercress or spinach tossed with sesame sauce.
Shumai $14.00
Steamed shrimp dumplings.
Gyoza $11.00
Pan-fried pork dumplings.
Agedashi Tofu $8.50
Crispy bean curd in dashi soy.
Tempura $17.00
Lightly battered shrimp and vegetables.
Tatsuta Age $9.50
Fried chicken thigh marinated in ginger soy.
Yakitori $10.00
Skewers of grilled chicken thigh and scallions.
Beef Negimaki $17.00
Thinly sliced ribeye and scallions.
Maguro Avocado $17.00
Diced tuna and avocado with fresh wasabi soy.
Sunomono $16.00
Shellfish, mackerel, cucumber, and wakame in rice vinegar.
Nasu Shigiyaki $11.00
Baked eggplant with miso paste.
Oshinko App $9.00
Mixed pickled appetizer
Steamed Vegetable $12.50
Assorted Steamed Vegetables

Soup
Miso Soup $5.50
Tofu, seaweed, and scallions.
Clear Soup $5.50
Seafood broth with shrimp.
Akadashi Soup $7.00
Savory red miso, nameko mushroom, tofu, and seaweed.
Little Neck Clam Soup $6.50
Clear soup with little neck clam

Salads
Green Salad $8.00
Mesclun, tomato, cucumber, carrot, and tofu ginger dressing.
Snow Pea Salad $9.50
Snow pea, bonito flake, onion, and garlic soy dressing.
Tofu Salad $9.50
Tofu, mesclun, wakame, tomato, avocado, snow pea, and daikon dressing.
Seaweed Salad $9.00
Five variety of seaweed and onion dressing.
Hijiki Salad $10.00
Cooked brown sea vegetable, watercress, tomato, cucumber, bean curd, carrot, daikon, and onion dressing.

Kitchen Entrees
Tempura Dinner Mixed $27.00
Mixed. Lightly battered shrimp and vegetables with tempura sauce.
Chicken Teriyaki $29.00
Grilled chicken breast with seasonal vegetable.
Yuzu Miso Cod $33.00
Broiled black cod infused in miso and yuzu citrus.
Beef Teriyaki $32.00
Grilled rib eye with seasoned vegetable
Chilean Sea Bass $33.00
Steamed with spicy black bean sauce
Tempura Dinner Shrimp Only $29.00
Battered and fried.
Tempura Dinner Vegetable Only $21.00
Battered and fried.
Chicken Katsu $27.00
Panko breaded chicken cutlet with julienned cabbages
Beef Negimaki Dinner $33.00
Thinly sliced ribeye rolled with scallion, seasonal vegetable and teriyaki glazed

Noodles
Tempura Soba $20.50
Tempura soba. Noodle soup with shrimp and vegetable tempura
Vegetable Soba $16.50
Vegetable soba. Noodle soup with mushroom, wakame, and vegetable (bonito and konbu broth).
Zaru Soba $16.50
Zaru soba. Cold noodle with dipping sauce.
Tempura Udon $20.50
Udon Noodle soup with shrimp and vegetable tempura
Zaru Udon $16.50
Cold noodle with dipping sauce
Vegetable Udon $16.50
Thick wheat flour noodles.
Nabeyaki Udon $22.50
Noodle soup with tempura shrimp, chicken, vegetable and soft boiled egg

From the Sushi Bar
Sushi Dinner $46.00
9 pieces assorted sushi and 1 Fatty tuna Scallion roll (Included cooked fish and shellfish)
Sushi Seki Special $57.00
9 pieces and 1 roll.
Sashimi Dinner $48.00
6 varieties.
Sushi And Sashimi $65.00
5 pieces nigiri, 4 varieties of sashimi, and 1 roll.
Chirashi $48.00
Assorted sashimi with sushi rice, ikura, and nori.
Tekka Don $50.00
Akami (lean tuna) sashimi over sushi rice.
Futo Maki $35.00
Traditional thick roll with unagi, ebi, tamago, oboro, and vegetable.
Three Golden Flowers Sushi
Three special rolls. Golden tuna tofu, golden salmon tomato, and golden eel avocado.

OMAKASE
Sushi Omakase A $120.00
Please put a note if you have dietary restriction.
Sushi Omakase B $150.00
Please put a note if you have dietary restriction
Sashimi Omakase A $120.00
Please put a note if you have dietary restriction.
Sashimi Omakase B $150.00
Please put a note if you have dietary restriction.
SU&SA Omakase A $150.00
Sushi & Sashimi Chef's Selection. Please put a note if you have dietary restriction.
SU&SA Omakase B $180.00
Sushi & Sashimi Chef's Selection. Please put a note if you have dietary restriction.

A5 WAGYU
A5 Wagyu Sushi $22.00
A5 Premium Japanese Beef from Miyazaki
A5 Wagyu UNI Sushi $25.00
A5 Premium Japanese Beef from Miyazaki topped with Uni

Tuna Sushi
(P) Hagashi Toro Sushi $19.00
Best part of Fatty Tuna
(P) Oh Toro Sushi $15.00
Fatty Tuna
(P) Chu Toro Sushi $13.00
Medium Fatty Tuna
(P) Chu Toro Wasabi $13.00
Medium fatty tuna with wasabi soy sauce
(P) Seared Toro Sushi $15.00
Seared Fatty Tuna
(P) Triple Decker Sushi $22.00
Toro, Sauteed oyster and uni
(P) Double Decker $17.00
Butter soy oyster, toro
(P) Crispy Rice $8.00
Deep fried sushi rice topped with spicy tuna and avocado. Comes in 1 piece.
(P) Toro Taku Sushi $10.00
Chopped fatty tuna and pickled radish (Takuan).
(P) Maguro Sushi $6.50
Lean Tuna
(P) Seared Tuna Sushi $8.50
Seared blue fin tuna
(P) Tuna Tofu Sushi $7.00
Tofu sauce atop lean akami
(P) Tofu Tofu Sushi $8.00
Sauteed tofu, tuna, tofu sauce (no rice)
(P) Tuna Carpaccio Sushi $9.00
Peppered and seared tuna, marinated wakame and onion, garlic chips
(P) Spicy Tuna Sushi $6.50
(P) Sp Tuna Avocado Tempura Sushi $8.00
Deep fried avocado with spicy tuna

Salmon Sushi
Sake Sushi $7.00
King Salmon
Seared Salmon Sushi $7.50
Seared and marinated salmon belly
Torch Tomato Sushi $7.50
Torched tomato and fresh salmon
Sauteed Tomato Sushi $8.00
Butter-soy sauteed tomato on top
Salmon Negi Sushi $7.50
Scallion sauce, konbu crisp on top
Salmon Quail Egg $14.00
Salmon topped with ikura, poached quail egg and fried scallion
Salmon Miso $7.00
Salmon topped with grilled miso
Salmon Belly Sushi $9.00

Yellowtail Sushi
Hamachi Sushi $7.00
Yellowtail
Hamachi Jalapeno Sushi $7.50
Served with garlic puree and jalapeno silver
Hamachi Belly Sushi $8.50
Yellowtail.
Hamachi Belly Jalapeno Sushi $9.00
Yellowtail.
Kanpachi Sushi $8.50
Golden amberjack
Kanpachi Jalapeno Sushi $9.00
Topped with jalapeno sauce
Shima Aji Sushi $8.50
Striped jack with kabosu-soy

Whitefish Sushi
Tai Sushi $7.50
Red snapper
Tai Shio Sushi $8.00
Red snapper, sea salt, and fresh lemon juice
Kinmedai Sushi $10.00
Golden eye snapper
Fluke Tempura Sushi $7.00
Fluke and shiso tempura
Nao Sushi $6.50
Sauteed baby white fish
Stripped Bass Sushi $5.00

Silverfish Sushi
Saba Sushi $5.50
Vinegar cured mackerel.
Aji Sushi $6.50
Horse mackerel.
Sawara Sushi $6.00
Spanish mackerel

Shellfish Sushi
Ebi Sushi $4.50
Shrimp
Shiro Ebi Sushi $9.00
White shrimp
Snow Crab Sushi $6.50
Tossed with tempura crunch and tobiko
Lobster Sushi $8.00
Steamed
Lobster Tempura Sushi $8.50
Breaded lobster topped with miso sauce

Eel Sushi
Unagi Sushi $6.50
Barbecued eel with sweet reduction.
Chopped Eel Sushi $7.00
Tossed with tempura crunch & sesame, served on the avocado slice.

Uni/Oyster Sushi
Uni (Hokkaido) Sushi $17.00
Sea urchin.
Uni Tempura Sushi $20.00
Deep fried uni
Yaki Hotate Sushi $7.00
Seared scallop with butter soy
Spicy Hotate Sushi $6.50
Seaweed wrapped around rice and filling.
Age Kaki Sushi $5.00
Deep fried oyster with miso sauce
Nama Kaki Sushi $6.00
Fresh Kumamoto oyster

Roe Sushi
Masago Sushi $5.00
Flying fish roe.
Ikura Sushi $8.50
Salmon roe.
Tamago Sushi $4.00
Egg omelet.
Kanikama Sushi $4.00
Crab stick.

Tuna Sashimi
Hagashi Toro Sashimi $38.00
The best part of fatty tuna .(2pcs)
Oh Toro Sashimi $30.00
Fatty tuna (2pcs)
Chu Toro Sashimi $26.00
Medium fatty tuna.(2pcs)
Chu Toro Wasabi Sashimi $26.00
Medium fatty tuna topped with wasabi soy (2pcs)
Seared Toro Sashimi $30.00
Seared fatty tuna. (2pcs)
Triple Decker Sashimi $44.00
Toro, sauteed oyster and uni. (2pcs)
Double Decker Sashimi $34.00
Sauteed oyster, toro (2pcs)
Toro Taku Sashimi $20.00
Chopped fatty tuna and pickled radish (Takuan). (2pcs)
Maguro Sashimi $13.00
Lean tuna.(2pcs)
Yaki Tuna Sashimi $17.00
Seared blue fin tuna (2pcs)
Tuna Tofu Sashimi $14.00
Tofu sauce on top lean akami.(2pcs)
Tofu Tofu Sashimi $16.00
Sauteed tofu, tuna, tofu sauce (no rice). (2pcs)
Tuna Carpaccio Sashimi $18.00
Peppered and seared tuna, marinated wakame and onion, garlic chips.(2pcs)
Sp Tuna Avocado Tempura Sashimi $16.00
Deep fried avocado with spicy tuna. (2pcs)
Spicy Tuna Sashimi $13.00
2 pcs

Salmon Sashimi
Sake Sashimi $14.00
King salmon.(2pcs)
Seared Salmon Sashimi $15.00
Seared and marinated salmon belly. (2 pcs)
Torch Tomato Sashimi $15.00
Torched tomato and fresh salmon.(2pcs)
Sauteed Tomato Sashimi $16.00
Butter-soy sauteed tomato on top. (2 pcs)
Salmon Negi Sashimi $15.00
Scallion sauce, konbu crisp on top. (2 pcs)
Salmon Miso Sashimi $14.00
King salmon topped with grilled miso.(2pcs)
Salmon Quail Egg Sashimi $28.00
King salmon topped with ikura, poached quail egg and fried scallion.(2pcs)
Salmon Belly Sashimi $18.00
Fatty salmon .(2pcs)

Yellowtail Sashimi
Hamachi Sashimi $14.00
Yellowtail (2 pcs)
Hamachi Jalapeno Sashimi $15.00
Served with garlic puree and jalapeno sliver.(2pcs)
Hamachi Belly Sashimi $17.00
2pcs
Hamachi Belly Jalapeno Sashimi $18.00
Fatty yellowtail topped with jalapeno.(2pcs)
Kanpachi Sashimi $17.00
Golden amberjack. (2 pcs)
Kanpachi Jalapeno Sashimi $18.00
Topped with jalapeno sauce. (2 pcs)
Shima Aji Sashimi $17.00
Striped jack with kabosu-soy. (2 pcs)

Whitefish Sashimi
Tai Sashimi $15.00
Red snapper.(2pcs)
Tai Shio Sashimi $16.00
Red snapper, sea salt, and fresh lemon juice. (2pcs)
Kinmedai Sashimi $20.00
Golden eye snapper. (2pcs)
Fluke Tempura Sashimi $14.00
Fluke and shiso tempura. (2 pcs)
Nao Sashimi $13.00
Sauteed baby white fish.(2pcs)
Striped Bass Sashimi $10.00
Stripped bass.(2pcs)

Silverfish Sashimi
Saba Sashimi $11.00
Vinegar cured mackerel. (2 pcs)
Aji Sashimi $13.00
Horse mackerel.(2pcs)
Sawara Sashimi $12.00
Spanish mackerel.(2pcs)

Shellfish Sashimi
Ebi Sashimi $9.00
Shrimp. (2pcs)
Shiroebi Sashimi $18.00
Baby white shrimp. (2pcs)
Snow Crab Sashimi $13.00
Topped with tempura crunch and tobiko.
Lobster Sashimi $16.00
Steamed.(2pcs)
Lobster Tempura Sashimi $17.00
Deep fried lobster.(2pcs)

Eel Sashimi
Unagi Sashimi $13.00
Barbecued eel with sweet reduction. (2pcs)
Chopped Eel Sashimi $14.00
Tossed with tempura crunch & sesame, served on the avocado slice. 2pcs

Uni/Oyster Sashimi
Uni (Hokkaido) Sashimi $34.00
Sea urchin from Japan.(2pcs)
Uni Tempura Sashimi $40.00
Deep fried sea urchin with shisho leaf.(2pcs)
Yaki Hotate Sashimi $14.00
Butter soy sauteed scallop.(2pcs)
Spicy Hotate Sashimi $13.00
2pcs
Age Kaki Sashimi $10.00
Deep fried oyster topped with sweet miso sauce.(2pcs)

Roe Sashimi
Masago Sashimi $10.00
Flying fish roe. 2pcs
Ikura Sashimi $17.00
Salmon roe. 2pcs
Tamago Sashimi $8.00
Egg omelet. 2pcs
Kanikama Sashimi $8.00
Crab stick. 2pcs

Sushi rolls
California Roll $9.00
Crab stick, avocado, and masago.
Tuna Rolls $12.00
Mild and tender fish.
Salmon Roll $12.00
YT And Scallion Roll $12.00
Salmon Skin Roll $10.00
Eel Roll $13.00
Shrimp Roll $11.00
Shrimp Roll : boiled shrimp
Toro Scallion Roll $22.00
With young mild onions.
Spicy Tuna Roll $13.50
Spicy Salmon Roll $13.50
Chopped salmon mixed with sp mayo
Sp Yellowtail Roll $13.50
Chopped yellowtail mixed with sp mayo

Special Sushi Rolls
Spicy Shrimp Tempura Roll $12.50
*spicy sauce contains flying fish roe
Spicy Tuna Roll $13.50
Fried Oyster Roll $12.50
Delicate, buttery mollusk.
Spicy Scallops Roll $14.00
Cooked and seasoned mollusk.
Seared Salmon Roll $15.00
Seared and marinated salmon.
Seared Tuna Roll $15.50
Peppered tuna with ginger garlic soy.
Fried Soft Shell Crab Roll $19.00
Cucumber and masago.
YellowTail Jalapeno Roll $18.00
Buttery mild fish.
Golden Tuna Tofu Roll $22.00
Mild and tender fish.
Golden Salmon Tomato Roll $17.00
Salmon Sauteed Tomato Roll $20.00
King salmon with butter soy tomato roll
Toro Taku Roll $25.00
Chopped fatty tuna with yellow pickle roll.
Ikura Roll $17.00
Salmon roe roll
Tuna Tofu Roll $13.50
Lean tuna topped with soy wasabi roll
Golden Eel Avocado Roll $14.00
Snow Crab Roll $18.00
Mixed snow crab leg with crunch and so mayonaise
Uni Roll $40.00
Sea urchin.
Rainbow Roll $22.00
California inside topped with whitefish,salmon,tuna and shrimp
Dragon Roll $20.00
Eel roll inside topped with avocado on top.
Chop Eel Avocado Roll $16.00

Vegetable Rolls
Cucumber Roll $6.00
Avocado Roll $6.00
Sushi roll prepared with avocado.
Spinach Roll $6.00
Asparagus Roll $6.00
Sushi roll filled with asparagus.
Kanpyo Squash Roll $7.00
Ume Shiso Roll $7.00
Mixed Pickles Roll $7.50
Hijiki Salad Roll $9.00
Mushroom Roll $10.00
Sweet Potato Roll $10.00
Deep Fried Sweet Potato

Sides
White Rice $4.00
Sushi Rice $6.00
Spicy Mayo $2.00
Jalapeno $2.00
Eel Sauce $2.00
Ginger Dressing $2.00
Ponzu Sauce $2.00
Teriyaki Sauce $2.00
Onion Dressing $2.00
Daikin Dressing $2.00
Tofu Dressing $2.00
Crunchy $2.00
Tempura Flakes

Dessert
Taiyaki $12.00
Japanese waffle like cake traditionally filled with sweet red bean paste.
Tempura Ice Cream Green Tea. $16.00
Light fried ice cream with strawberry sauce.
Tempura Ice Cream Red Bean. $16.00
Light fried ice cream with strawberry sauce.
Tempura Ice Cream Vanilla. $16.00
Light fried ice cream with strawberry sauce.
Regular Flavor Ice Cream Green Tea. $9.00
Regular Flavor Ice Cream Red Bean. $9.00
Regular Flavor Ice Cream Vanilla. $9.00
Regular Flavor Ice Cream Lychee. $9.00
Today's Fruit Mix $18.00
Mixed fruit of the day.

Sushi Seki Details

From the business
Identifies as Asian-owned
Identifies as women-owned

Service options
Outdoor seating
No-contact delivery
Delivery
Takeout
Dine-in

Highlights
Fast service

Popular for
Lunch
Dinner
Solo dining

Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible restroom
Wheelchair accessible parking lot

Offerings
Alcohol
Beer
Hard liquor
Healthy options
Late-night food
Small plates
Vegetarian options
Wine

Dining options
Lunch
Dinner
Counter service
Dessert
Seating
Table service

Amenities
Bar onsite
Restroom
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi

Atmosphere
Cozy
Trendy
Upscale

Crowd
Family-friendly
LGBTQ+ friendly
Locals
Tourists
Transgender safespace

Planning
Dinner reservations recommended
Accepts reservations
Usually a wait

Payments
Credit cards
Debit cards
NFC mobile payments

Sushi Seki Photos

Sushi Seki Location

Sushi Seki

New York New York County New York 1st Avenue

1143 1st Ave, New York, NY 10065, USA

Sushi Seki Reviews

An average rating of ★4.2 from 402 user reviews.

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I came to sushi seki for my first omakase experience and it did not disappoint! First, we got some appetizers and the fried chicken was very good, flavorful and tender. Then, the first omakase dish came out and I was stunned by the presentation, very pretty! That tuna was absolutely MIND-BLOWING! It was my first time having tuna that didn't taste fishy and it just melted in my mouth. Every single piece of sushi I had was so tasty, I couldn't stop smiling. On the next plate, my favorite was the oyster! It was so tasty and the seaweed added great flavor as well. On the next plate, I was scared to have their uni because of a past experience but it was actually sweet and very good! It made me realize I just didn't have quality sushi before. I really like the scallop nigiri as well and the hand roll was delicious! I was so full but needed to try their dessert and I was shocked that even the dessert was AMAZING. I almost ordered a second one, I believe it was a chocolate panna cotta.The service was great too, I have no complaints. Each piece was explained by the server and they made sure to accommodate our requests, each of us had different ones. They had a welcoming atmosphere as soon as we walked in. Overall, best experience I've ever had, the food was excellent. I've had omakase many times since then but sushi seki is still my number one choice, I'll be back again!
December 28 · Anna
Truly amazing, All omakaze are so tasty, yet delicate. This location are always busy which is good thing for them! So Reservation is recommended. The service also go along with food quality. Nice and friendly.The timing between each dish during busy time might take around 10-15min. We complete the whole set and total spend time there around 3hr. It’s a nice gathering with friend, family or coworker to have conversation during special dinner.
November 03 · Korapin Srisom
Sashimi tasted bad and felt like rubber, snow crab roll came without crab and only with tempura flakes, eel sauce had the consistency of water. Called to complain and ask for a refund and the hostess completely disregarded me and brushed it off. Paid $80 for 3 incomplete mediocre tasting sushi rolls and and 2 pieces of inedible salmon sashimi. Not only is the food quality bad, the customer service is even worst and they do not care if their customers are satisfied.
July 01 · Camila Neuhaus
This was our neighborhood spot. No matter how long passes between visits we are always warmly greeted, like family. The sushi is outrageously good, Exceptionally fresh & beautifully presented. Their sake selection is top tier.
June 23 · Stella T
Interesting and creative sushi place. Some dishes are really good - white tuna sushi with seared tomato and triple decker with caviar and uni. Other dishes are not so good, such as fried chicken and seaweed salad. But overall, it is a good sushi spot in the city
October 02 · Alex Serebrov