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Sushi Yasaka

4.8 (2839)
$31 to $50
Japanese
251 W. 72nd Street, New York, NY 10023

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Sushi Yasaka

4.8
$31 to $50
Japanese
Upper West Side

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 79 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Healthy
  • Lively
We serve high quality and tasty delicacies made with organic ingredients. To satisfy our customer’s taste buds, we look for the best raw ingredients tirelessly from local farmers.

We serve various kinds of fish. They are all carefully chosen from the fish market each morning. All fish are sliced in traditional style that preserves the original flavor and texture. Our executive chef overseen every dish. From choosing the rice and seaweed to the decoration of plate, each dish is the demonstration of our dedications to customers. We strive for the recognition as a customer-oriented restaurant through our delicious food, enthusiastic services and serenading environment. We are looking forward to serving you and hope you will have a wonderful dining experience with us.

For bar seating, please refer to location. Bar seating is by telephone request only. Thank you.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Sushi, Japanese Speciality
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Sushi Yasaka would be happy to cater your next corporate affair.
  • Area
    Upper West Side
  • Cross street
    West End and Broadway
  • Parking Details
    Street or private lot.
  • Public transport
    72 St (1, 2, 3)79 St (1, 2)66 St - Lincoln Center (1, 2)
  • Additional
    Beer, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Takeaway, Wine

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Reviews

OpenTable reviews from verified diners

Reviews from people who have dined at Sushi Yasaka.

4.8

4.8
(2839)
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • New York City

    Japanese

  • Manhattan

    Japanese

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Sushi Yasaka is a standout gem in the Upper West Side, praised for its "shockingly good value" and "super fresh" sushi. Patrons highlight the "friendly, quick service" and recommend reservations due to its popularity. The "excellent lunch specials" and budget-friendly omakase make it a neighborhood favorite.
2,839 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My fave sushi spot on UWS. Vibe is always nice, great food!

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  2. Eva

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 31 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The lunch specials are really good value, especially the sushi plates

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  3. Omri

    Austria2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 30 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great restaurant for a quick dinner. The atmosphere is fine and the food is amazing

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  4. Terri

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 28 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love this restaurant. The food is always fresh and delicious. Make sure you get a reservation. It’s BUSY.

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  5. Kai

    New York City7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 27 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Definitely a hidden gem of the UWS. Shockingly good value for really great sushi.

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  6. Susan

    New York City32 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    never disappoints. and all the diners seem so happy.

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  7. rebecca Gold

    New York City15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 19 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sushi Yasaka consistently offers delicious food, gracious service, and a wonderful lunch menu! They were recently added to inKind so that’s just an extra cherry on top. I enjoyed my salmon teriyaki lunch tray so much, I ordered a second to go to bring to my friend. She was equally impressed with the taste and quality!

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  8. Sheryl Gold

    San Francisco Bay Area35 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 9 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our go-to for Sushi on the UWS! Fresh and delicious!

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  9. Stephen

    New York City108 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 7 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Always reliable. The lunch specials are terrific and modestly priced. Great neighborhood sushi spot. We go there often

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  10. Kelly Gold

    New York City11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 6 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always great, friendly, quick service. Lunch box is perfect and great price point for nice variety and plenty of food. Our neighborhood staple!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Sushi, Japanese Speciality
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Sushi Yasaka would be happy to cater your next corporate affair.
  • Area
    Upper West Side
  • Cross street
    West End and Broadway
  • Parking Details
    Street or private lot.
  • Public transport
    72 St (1, 2, 3)79 St (1, 2)66 St - Lincoln Center (1, 2)
  • Additional
    Beer, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Takeaway, Wine

FAQs

Yes, reviewers call Sushi Yasaka a cute, intimate spot with dim lighting, making it a nicely suited choice for a date night or pre-show meal.

Sushi Yasaka feels like a small, no‑frills neighborhood sushi spot, cozy and intimate inside, focused on fresh fish, and often bustling and noisy during busy service.

Casual dress is the guide, comfortable, everyday clothes are appropriate and nothing formal is required.

Any day is great for lunch, lunch runs daily from 12:00 pm–2:30 pm and guests consistently praise the lunch specials and lunch tray.

The lunch sets are generous, guests regularly describe the Miyabi and other lunch specials as plentiful and often leave comfortably full.

Lunch, Sushi Yasaka’s lunch specials are the sweet spot; guests repeatedly praise the phenomenal lunch deals and often recommend lunch, including weekend lunch, for value and variety.

Yes, families visit Sushi Yasaka: reviewers mention dining with children (one guest went with their son) and note that the lunch sets and casual, small-restaurant setup work well for family visits.

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A photo of Sushi Yasaka restaurant

Sushi Yasaka

4.8
$31 to $50
Japanese
Upper West Side

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 79 times today
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