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Watami Sushi
- 40 W 37th St, New York, NY 10018

Sushi restaurant ★4.0 (107)·$50–100

40 W 37th St, New York, NY 10018, USA

4.0
Visited with my family and had a pleasant time overall. The atmosphere was nice and gave me a bit of a nostalgic feel of Japan. The staff was friendly and welcoming, and they explained the menu clearly. Seating was comfortable and the service was quick, which we appreciated.As for the food, the flavors didn’t quite meet our expectations and presentation was quite simple. We started with miso soup, but the flavor was quite bland. Then came the edamame and the Exclusive Sushi Premium set. unfortunately, the taste didn’t meet expectations, especially for a sushi place in New York. It didn’t feel like great value for money. While the service was excellent, I don’t think I’d return. - Nusrat A
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Watami Sushi Introduce

In the heart of Manhattan’s vibrant Garment District, where the city’s energy is palpable, you’ll find a serene and culinary haven known as Watami Sushi. This isn't just another sushi spot; it's a place that brings a touch of authentic Japanese tradition and modern culinary flair to New York's fast-paced environment. Watami Sushi has quickly become a favorite for locals and visitors alike who are searching for a high-quality meal, whether it's for a quick lunch, a solo dining experience, or a sophisticated evening with friends.

The restaurant’s atmosphere is designed to be both cozy and trendy, creating a welcoming space that gives diners a taste of Japan without leaving the city. From the meticulous presentation of each dish to the friendly and attentive staff, Watami Sushi focuses on providing a dining experience that is both satisfying and memorable. The menu showcases a commitment to fresh, quality ingredients and a wide range of options that cater to both sushi enthusiasts and those new to Japanese cuisine.


Location and Accessibility

Watami Sushi is conveniently situated at 40 W 37th St, New York, NY 10018. This prime Midtown location places it in the center of one of the city's busiest neighborhoods, making it an ideal dining destination for anyone working or visiting the area.

The restaurant is easily accessible via New York City’s extensive public transit system. It is just a short walk from major subway lines and bus routes, including the express and local stops at Herald Square and Times Square. For those arriving by car, paid street parking is available in the vicinity, though it can be competitive. Furthermore, Watami Sushi is committed to being an inclusive venue, with a wheelchair-accessible entrance, restroom, and seating, ensuring all guests can enjoy their dining experience.


Services Offered

Watami Sushi provides a variety of services to accommodate the diverse needs of its New York City clientele.

  • Dine-in: Guests can enjoy the full experience within the casual, cozy, and trendy dining space, complete with comfortable seating and table service.
  • Takeout: For those on a tight schedule or who prefer to eat at home or the office, the restaurant offers fast and efficient takeout service.
  • Delivery: In partnership with major delivery platforms, Watami Sushi brings its fresh and delicious menu items directly to your door, ensuring you can enjoy high-quality Japanese food wherever you are.
  • Catering: The restaurant offers catering services, making its menu a great option for corporate events, parties, and special gatherings.
  • Reservations: Guests can make reservations, which is particularly useful for planning a dinner with a group or ensuring a table for a special occasion.
  • Counter Service: For a more casual and quick dining option, guests can also order at the counter.

Features and Highlights

Watami Sushi stands out in New York's competitive sushi scene for a number of key reasons.

  • Authentic and Fresh Ingredients: The quality of the fish and other ingredients is a major highlight. From the perfectly fresh tuna and salmon to the more premium cuts of wagyu and uni, the menu reflects a commitment to flavor and quality.
  • Diverse Menu with Omakase Options: Beyond the classic sushi and sashimi rolls, Watami offers a fascinating range of chef's special rolls like the Victoria Secret Roll and Truffle Salmon Roll. For a truly curated experience, the "Watami Tasting" menu provides several omakase options, where the chef selects a progression of premium dishes, allowing for a unique culinary journey.
  • Cozy and Trendy Atmosphere: The restaurant's decor, featuring beautiful glass birds and light-up butterflies, creates a unique and memorable ambiance. It's a place that feels both comfortable and special, making it suitable for a variety of occasions.
  • Family-Friendly and Inclusive: Watami Sushi is welcoming to all, with an atmosphere that is described as family-friendly and an inclusive space for the LGBTQ+ community. High chairs are available, and the menu includes options that are good for kids, making it a great choice for a family outing.
  • Beverage Selection: In addition to its food menu, the restaurant offers a selection of alcoholic beverages, including beer, cocktails, hard liquor, and wine, which perfectly complement the Japanese cuisine.
  • Fast and Friendly Service: The staff is consistently praised for being attentive, friendly, and efficient. This ensures that even during busy times, the service remains excellent, a key factor in a city where time is of the essence.

Contact Information

For more information or to make a reservation, you can contact Watami Sushi at the following:

  • Address: 40 W 37th St, New York, NY 10018
  • Phone: (646) 375-0869

What is Worth Choosing

Choosing Watami Sushi means opting for a dining experience that balances affordability with high-end quality. While some of the more premium items have a higher price point, the value for money is found in the freshness of the ingredients and the overall quality of the meal. The lunch specials, in particular, offer an excellent opportunity to sample a variety of sushi, rolls, and sashimi at a very reasonable price point, making it a popular choice for Midtown workers.

The true highlight of Watami Sushi is its ability to cater to a wide range of tastes and budgets. Whether you want a simple yet perfectly executed Spicy Tuna Roll or are ready to indulge in a luxurious Toro Uni Roll, the menu has something for everyone. The omakase options are particularly worth choosing for a truly special occasion, as they provide a guided culinary tour of the chef's best seasonal selections. With its convenient location, welcoming atmosphere, and dedication to quality, Watami Sushi is a must-visit for anyone in New York City looking for an authentic and delicious Japanese meal.

Watami Sushi Menu

  • Side Order

  • Ginger $2.00
  • Wasabi $2.00
  • Eel Sauce $2.00
  • Spicy Mayo $2.00
  • Sushi Rice $3.75
  • No Rice Roll

  • Naked Roll $23.00

    no rice .seaweed wrap w.spicy salmon, mango .avocado. crunch topped w. salmom tuna .avocado.spicy mayo eel sauce

  • Bikinis Roll $23.00

    no rice .seaweed wrapped w.tuna .salmon .yellowtail.topped w.avocado &hot chili sauce

  • Cooked Chef's Special Roll

  • Snow Mountain $21.00

    shrimp tempuna .mango inside .topped w. lobster salad .sweet chili sauce

  • Sweet Mango Roll $20.00

    shrimp tempuna .mango inside .topped w.mango .sweet chili sauce

  • Dragon Maki $18.00

    eel cucumber inside. avocado on top w.eel sauce

  • Godzilla Roll $21.00

    Shrimp tempura avocado inside.topped with Eel and Eel sauce

  • Chef Special Roll

  • Crazy Girl's Roll $21.00

    shrimp tempuna.jalapeno. cucumber inside .topped w.avocado seared tuna .spicy mayo &eel Sauce

  • Truffle Toro Roll $30.00

    Truffle, Scallion, Toro, Mango inside topped w. Toro Truffle

  • Tuna Predator Roll $23.00

    spicy tuna .jalapeno .avocado inside .topped w.seared tuna kaiwari .spicy mango .eel . honey wasabi sauce

  • Toro Uni Roll $40.00

    Fatty Tuna, Scallion, Pickled Radish inside topped w. Uni

  • The Gantry $21.00

    spicy yellowtail .mango .avocado. kawari inside .topped w.seared tuna

  • The Blast $21.00

    tuna .salmon .avocado inside .topped w.red &wasabi.tobiko

  • Dynamite Roll $21.00

    spicy scallop crunch masago .jalapeno inside .topped w.white tuna .wasabi sauce

  • Fire Tuna $21.00

    pepper tuna .avocado inside topped w. spicy tuna .red chili hot sauce

  • Rainbow Roll $19.00

    california roll inside .topped w.four different type fish &avocado

  • American Dream $21.00

    spicy yelloetail. avocado.&crunch inside .topped w. tuna.avocado .wasabi sauce

  • Watami Roll $23.00

    seared tuna .avocado. yellowtail inside spicy crunch .salmon on top .served w.chef's specical sauce

  • Truffle Salmon Roll $26.00

    truffle salmon .mango inside . topped w. salmon

  • Victoria Secret Roll $23.00

    kani .tuna .salmon .avocado. mango .wrapped w.soybean paper .special sauce

  • Sweet Heart Roll $23.00

    spicy tuna .avocado .topped w.slice tuna

  • Hot Appetizer

  • Steamed Gyoza $10.00
  • Steamed Shumai $8.50
  • Edamame $8.50
  • Shrimp Tempura $18.00
  • Spicy Edamame $9.50
  • Watami Tasting

  • Happy Omakase Luxe $150.00

    35 pieces of sushi, salmon, tuna, toro, uni sweet, shrimp, yellowtail, spanish, mackerel, red snapper, branzino.

  • Don't Think, Just Eat $79.00

    12 pieces premium sushi: 1pc each - A5 Wagyu Beef w. Foie Gras, Hokkaido Scallop, Hokkaido Uni, Madai, Yellowtail, Shima Aji, Sweet Shrimp, Kanpachi, Toro w. Caviar, Toro w. Truffle, Akami, King Salmon

  • Watami Memoir 2024 $100.00

    3 A5 Miyazaki Gyu Wagyu with Foie Gras, Hokkaido Uni, and Truffle, 3 Seared King Salmon, 3 Otoro (Fatty Bluefin Tuna), 1 Negi Toro Roll

  • Trust Me $59.00

    3 pieces, toro sushi, 3 pieces king salmon sushi, 1 toro roll.

  • Omakase Premium $180.00

    2 A5 Miyazaki Gyu Wagyu, 2 Uni (Sea Urchin), 2 Shima Aji (Striped Jack), 2 King Salmon, 2 Akami (Bluefin Tuna), 2 Otoro (Fatty Bluefin Tuna), 2 Foie Gras with Kaluga Caviar, 2 Kinmedai (Golden Eye Red Snapper), 2 Hamachi (Yellowtail), 2 Hotate (Scallop)

  • Appetizers

  • Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice $21.00
  • Salmon Crudo $21.00

    King salmon dried garlic, ponzu mango sauce.

  • Otoro Crispy Rice $26.00
  • Spicy Otoro Cracker $21.00
  • Yellow Tail Jalapeño App $19.00

    Sliced yellow tail, jalapeño, ponzu sauce.

  • Toro Tartare $26.00

    Fatty tuna, avocado, wasabi, seaweed crackers.

  • Tuna Bomb $19.00
  • Tuna Tartare $19.00

    Bluefin tuna, avocado, wasabl, seaweed crackers.

  • Spicy Tuna Cracker $17.00
  • Salmon Bomb $17.00

    Kani avocado.masago.crabmeat.mixed with chef’s special sauce

  • Wagyu Tartare $59.00

    A5 wagyu beef.avocado .egg yolk.seaweed crackers

  • Kumamoto Oyster(6pc) $39.00
  • Tuna Pizza $19.00
  • MG Signature

  • Classic Roll Box $46.00

    4 classic rolls served in wooden box. (Negi toro, salmon, tuna, yellowtall scallion)

  • Royal Sushi Box $69.00

    15 pieces Nigiri: 3 Toro, 3 Akami, 3 King Salmon, 3 Scallop, 3 Branzino

  • Wagyu Bowl $59.00

    A5 wagyu beef .egg yolk .microgreens.over rice with yakiniku sauce

  • Salmon Ikura Bowl $29.00

    Salmon Ikura, nori over sushi rice.

  • Toro Uni Truffie Bowl $51.00

    Fatty tuna, avocado, micro greens, uni over sushi rice.

  • Tuna Bowl $31.00

    Bluefin tuna, avocado, edamame, micro greens, over sushi rice.

  • Sushi Rolls

  • Tuna Roll $11.00
  • Wagyu Toro Hand Roll $25.00
  • Spicy Scallop Avocado Hand Roll $16.00
  • Yellowtail Roll $10.00
  • Cucumber Roll $7.00
  • Avocado Roll $7.00
  • Spicy Scallop Roll $14.00

    Spicy.

  • Philly Roll $11.00
  • Eel Avocado Roll $12.00
  • Tuna Avocado Roll $14.00
  • Cucumber Avocado Roll $8.00
  • Spicy Tuna Roll $14.00

    Spicy.

  • Salmon Roll $11.00
  • Wagyu Uni Hand Roll $25.00
  • Spicy Crab Meat Roll $9.00
  • Sweet Potato Roll $8.00
  • Callfornia Roll $10.00
  • Yellowtail Jalapeño Roll $12.00
  • Salmon Avocado Roll $12.00
  • Negi Toro Hand Roll $15.00
  • Alaska Roll $11.00
  • Eel Cucumber Roll $12.00
  • Spicy Salmon Roll $12.00

    Spicy.

  • Shrimp Tempura Roll $13.00
  • Hand Roll Set

  • Hangry - 6 $42.94

    Sp Scallop + Sp Crab + Sp Salmon + Sp Tuna + Toro Avocado + Sp Yellowtail

  • I Could Eat - 3 $22.00

    Sp Scallop + Sp Crab + Sp Salmon

  • Hungry - 4 $29.38

    Sp Scallop + Sp Crab + Sp Salmon + Sp Tuna

  • Starving - 5 $36.16

    Sp Scallop + Sp Crab + Sp Salmon + Sp Tuna + Toro Avocado

  • Chef's Selected Fish Tasting

  • Sashimi Tasting $41.00

    15pcs Sashimi: 3pcs each - Akami, Salmon, Branzino, Sawana, Yellowtail

  • Sushi Sashimi Premium $71.00

    15pcs Sashimi: 3pcs each - Toro, Akami, King Salmon, Scallop, Yellowtail + 10pcs Sushi: 2 Toro, 1 Uni, 1 Sawana, 1 Kanpachi, 1 Red Snapper, 1 Branzino, 1 Salmon, 1 Akami, 1 Ikura

  • Exclusive Sushi Premium $49.00

    10pcs Sushi: 2 Toro, 1 Akami, 1 Salmon, 1 Red Snapper, 1 Sawana, 1 Branzino, 1 Yellowtail, 1 Uni, 1 Kanpachi + Negi Toro Roll

  • Exclusive Sashimi Premium $53.00

    18pcs Sashimi: 3pcs each - Toro, Akami, King Salmon, Hokkaido Scallop, Yellowtail, Madai

  • Sushi Tasting $36.00

    8pcs Sushi: 2 Akami, 2 Salmon, 1 Sawana, 1 Yellowtail, 1 Red Snapper, 1 Ikura + Tuna Roll

  • Sushi Sashimi Regular $43.00

    10pcs Sashimi: 3 Salmon, 3 Branzino, 2 Akami, 2 Yellowtail + 6pcs Sushi: 1 Akami, 1 Salmon, 1 Sawana, 1 Madai, 1 Yellowtail, 1 Kanpachi

  • Lunch Selection

  • Sashimi Selection $26.00

    12 pcs sashimi with rice.

  • Unagi Don $22.00
  • Three Roll Selection $19.50
  • Tuna Don $22.00
  • Salmon Don $22.00
  • Sushi And Sashimi Selection $28.00

    6 pieces sushi and 6 pieces shashimi

  • Salmon Lovers $21.00

    3pcs Salmon Sushi, 3pcs Salmon Sashimi, 1 Spicy Salmon Roll

  • Sushi Selection $25.00

    6 pcs sushi, 1 spicy tuna roll.

  • Veggie Tempura Lunch $16.00
  • Chirashi Sushi $24.00
  • 1 Special Roll, 1 Maki Roll Lunch $25.00

    Select 1 Chef's Special Roll (excluding Truffle Toro Roll and Toro Uni Roll) and 1 Sushi Roll

  • Two Roll Selection $21.00
  • Tuna Lovers $22.00

    3pcs Tuna Sushi, 3pcs Tuna Sashimi, 1 Spicy Tuna Roll

  • Shrimp Tempura Lunch $18.00
  • A La Carte (Sushi or Sashimi)

  • Watami Special $35.00

    Wagyu .Toro .Uni .Caviar

  • Seared King Salmon $8.50
  • Kapachi $9.00

    Japanese amberjack

  • Zuke King Salmon $9.00

    Soy cured King Salmon

  • Sake $8.00

    Salmon.

  • Wagyu Foie Gras $20.00
  • Kamasu $10.00

    Japanese Barracuda

  • Hamachi $8.50

    Yellow tail.

  • Sawana $6.00

    Spicy. Mackarel.

  • Ikura $8.00
  • Akami $8.50

    Lean tuna.

  • Branzino $6.00
  • Madai $8.50

    Sea bream.

  • Uni $13.00

    Sea Urchin.

  • Kinmedai $11.00

    Golden Eye Red Snapper

  • Wagyu Uni Sushi $20.00
  • Eel $7.00
  • Nodogudo $12.00

    Sea perch

  • Hotate $8.50

    Scallop

  • King Salmon $8.50
  • Wagyu Beef $16.00
  • Botan Ebl $9.00

    Sweet shrimp.

  • Toro $13.00

    Fatty tuna.

  • Shima Aji $8.50

    Striped jack.

  • Soup & Salad

  • Kani Salad $9.00
  • Avocado Salad $10.00
  • Seaweed Salad $9.00
  • Miso Soup $4.52
  • Drinks

  • Sparkling Water $5.00

    bottle

  • Canned Soda $2.50

    can

  • Japanese Soda $8.00

    bottle

  • Water $2.00

    bottle

Watami Sushi Details

  • Service options

  • Delivery
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in
  • Highlights

  • Fast service
  • Popular for

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining
  • Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating
  • Assistive hearing loop
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Comfort food
  • Hard liquor
  • Healthy options
  • Organic dishes
  • Wine
  • Dining options

  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Catering
  • Counter service
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Table service
  • Amenities

  • Bar onsite
  • Gender-neutral restroom
  • Restroom
  • Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi
  • Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Trendy
  • Crowd

  • Family-friendly
  • LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Transgender safespace
  • Planning

  • Accepts reservations
  • Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • Children

  • Good for kids
  • High chairs
  • Parking

  • Paid street parking
  • Parking
  • Pets

  • Dogs allowed outside

Watami Sushi Photos

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Watami Sushi Location

Watami Sushi

40 W 37th St, New York, NY 10018, USA

Watami Sushi Reviews

An average rating of ★4.8 from 164 user reviews.

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