| ambiance |
100.0% positive |
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In addition, the location is great for midtown east folks. ”
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The decor is clean and pure, and so is the sushi. ”
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The blond wood decor is very soothing, the premium sake is excellent and the service is great. ”
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Nice decor, good service, chef is a bit arrogant but he certainly knows what he is doing. ”
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Yasuda serves simply the best sushi in NYC in a exquisite modern decor. ”
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Great food, excellent ambiance. ”
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loved the sparse, elegant decor, and the restrained pageantry of it all. ”
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We were impressed with the ambience-- cool and modern. ”
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| dessert |
100.0% positive |
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For desert I had the green tea ice cream, again the best ever. ”
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| drinks |
100.0% positive |
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Schedule a seating at the sushi bar and order the most wonderful, fresh, buttery fish you will ever have-- from the chef's hand to your mouth. ”
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If you are alone or with one other person, I strongly recommend you sit at the sushi bar in front of Yasuda himself and order the omikase, were the selection of fish is left up to the chef (you should reserve and ask to be seated in front of him). ”
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To drink I had a draft kirin which was the freshest, most delicious beer I think I had ever had. ”
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I've heard that if you sit at the sushi bar, you can request rolls, but if you're at a table, the rolls are just the fish wrapped in seaweed with rice (which is still good, but I really love creative rolls). ”
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For the best experience, sit at the sushi bar and let Yasuda himself or one of the other master chefs prepare their best selection of sushi or sashimi for you ”
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After dinner and a $500 bill (including beers and tip), we asked the golden question, "was the food so good that we'd come back ”
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All five sushi chefs are extremely good so it doesn't matter where you sit at the sushi bar. ”
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The sushi bar was not crowded at all, everyone else seated near us received excellent treatment. ”
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For desert I had the green tea ice cream, again the best ever. ”
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| food quality |
88.12999725341797% positive |
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Given the hard to make reservation and pricy menu, I was expecting a MASA type food quality and professional services. ”
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After dinner and a $500 bill (including beers and tip), we asked the golden question, "was the food so good that we'd come back ”
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have been to some of the best sushi restaurants around the globe and I have yet to find one with better service, quality, and style. ”
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Literally the best sushi in the world. ”
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Make sure you order fixed price dishes. ”
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The rolls were dry, mealy, bland, warm, and the fish was NOT fresh. ”
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Unfortunately great sushi, not so great customer service and overbilled for sushi not eaten! ”
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But still, the fish is amazingly fresh and it is outstanding sushi. ”
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Yup, the sushi is incredible. ”
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The oyster was explosively delicious and conjured up an ocean in your mouth. ”
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To drink I had a draft kirin which was the freshest, most delicious beer I think I had ever had. ”
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This is the best sushi I've had, and yes, I've been to many restaurants in Japan as well. ”
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best sushi ever ”
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The sushi was awful; it looked (and tasted, of course) as if a trainee made on his first day of training. ”
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For the best experience, sit at the sushi bar and let Yasuda himself or one of the other master chefs prepare their best selection of sushi or sashimi for you ”
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It's an amazing experience that every sushi-lover must enjoy. ”
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Yes, prices for dinner are high but with expense comes the most exquisite sushi outside of Tokyo. ”
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At no point during our dinner were we left alone to simply enjoy our food. ”
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It was a delicious experience. ”
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We consider ourselves sushi snobs having experienced good sushi in Japan (my wife is from there). ”
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I've always had a great experience as it is amongst the best sushi anywhere, including Tokyo. ”
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All five sushi chefs are extremely good so it doesn't matter where you sit at the sushi bar. ”
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Admittedly, this is not the place for gigantic pieces of fish overflowing the plate (and thank goodness, in my opinion) but for simple, elegant sushi there is no better place in New York or anywhere in the US. ”
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One of the best sushi place in the city ”
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am Japanese and grew up in Japan, but I have never encountered such a rude sushi chef. ”
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To become reknown in a services industry such as the restaurant business, you need to have client-facing staff and, lacking this friendliness diminishes what otherwise is good food. ”
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Also, their non-sushi selection is pretty minimal, so it is a great place to take hard-core sushi fans, but that's about it. ”
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Made a special trip to the city to have sushi with my wife who had been dying to have "good" sushi. ”
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have the nigiri instead of sashimi because the rice is very good (mr. yasuda told us he is a rice man. ”
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The fish is fresh and each piece is sliced to perfection and seasoned by the sushi chef (usually with a little fresh wasabi and soy sauce but also sometimes with some sea salt). ”
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Great fish, no doubt about it, different that you don't see in other places. ”
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asks you what you like and recommends sushi that matches your tastes. ”
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The sushi was excellent. ”
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With that in mind, you will enjoy this place if you like a sushi chef who pays special attention to your palate and is extremely humble despite his popularity. ”
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The prices were reasonable enough (we did not have time for omakase) although we agreed that if they want to serve such thinly-sliced fish on the sushi, it is best to cut down on the rice, too, so as not to unbalance the flavors. ”
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read that the food was good and always eager to find a good sushi restuarant, we decided to give it try. ”
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The freshness and selection of fish, and the perfect handling and presentation is really quite a thing. ”
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Hands down the best sushi in NY ”
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The food was AMAZING. ”
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Can't get away with $100 if looking for a full meal. ”
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this japanese restaurant touts fresh, authentic and clean sushi. ”
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After hearing much hype, we had probably some of the worst sushi ever here! ”
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The sushi was very fresh, of high quality and exquisite. ”
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Great sushi! ”
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Great food, service and truely Japanese setting. ”
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The miso soup is also excellent. ”
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The sushi is always great -- I always opt for the omakase and let the chef decide what is the best to serve. ”
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The appetizers were superb, We liked the deep fried eel bones and the crab innards-- be warned that the portions are tiny. ”
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Sushi Yasuda is a very expensive, very refined shrine devoted to the art of sushi. ”
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If you're into authentic Japanese. ”
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Too bad since we tell all our friends-- great sushi, terrible attitude. ”
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sushi is undoubtedly great but the service is beyond this world rude. ”
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ok sushi, overpriced with rude host = no go ”
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First of all, fish weren't fresh. ”
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Sushi Yasuda is one of the few places in the city where you can get the best and freshest sushi. ”
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Fresh selections are circled in red on the sushi/sashimi menu. ”
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The sushi was good. ”
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Forget about any inovative dishes, just plain good sashimi and sushi. ”
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Making the reservation was a little bit nerve cracking because of the accent of the staff and the background noise; however, it did not stop me from trying to have the best fish in town. ”
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True sushi connoisseurs will immediately notice these reviewers are clearly not accustomed to authentic sushi and sashimi, or omakase dining. ”
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The salmon and tuna were nothing special whereas the unagi (eel) , white salmon, and oyster were pretty nice. ”
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The sushi was by no means a rip off; I've eaten at some bad sushi places that friends dragged me to in the city and the bill was not far off of last night's. ”
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This is the place to come for great food and impecable selection of sakes. ”
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The sushi was fresh, portions small and the slew of wait staff, while much better than maitre d, did constantly interrupt the flow of conversation as other reviewers commented. ”
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The salmon, tuna, and whitefish in particular were absolutely excellent. ”
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hes a very entertaining & gregarious man, who, despite having fingers like sausages, manages to create perfect bite-sized pieces of sushi with the perfect combination of fish/rice/soysauce/wasabi. ”
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However, when we got over the initial shock from the bill, we thought it was justified for having incredible sushi. ”
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Still NYC sushi reasonable. ”
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I've had the pleasure of enjoying sushi in Tokyo, so I know that this sushi at Sushi Yasuda is mediocre. ”
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Yasuda serves simply the best sushi in NYC in a exquisite modern decor. ”
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Schedule a seating at the sushi bar and order the most wonderful, fresh, buttery fish you will ever have-- from the chef's hand to your mouth. ”
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Tip: Check your beginner sushi habits at the door--the guy next to me poured a big bowl of soy (unneccessary, the chefs season every piece before serving) and used his chopsticks, among other crimes, and ended up getting rather dismisssive treatment and b ”
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My husband and I love sushi and have been to many places in the city. ”
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Their sushi is not even best sushi in NY. ”
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The sushi is incredibly fresh. ”
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the best meal in nyc ”
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If you can keep your Zen calm throughout the insulting reservation and seating processes, you will ultimately be rewarded with some truly wonderful seafood. ”
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You can eat better sushi with friendly stuff in Kuruma Sushi, Ichimura and Gari. ”
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Their sushi and sashimi were really good, without a doubt, but one of the best sushi I ever had in New York? ”
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The sushi bar was not crowded at all, everyone else seated near us received excellent treatment. ”
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The best sushi meal of my entire life ”
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Great sushi, terrible service ”
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The best place for "old-school" sushi ”
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He said yes but that our fish is really good and should be eaten according to custom. ”
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I've heard that if you sit at the sushi bar, you can request rolls, but if you're at a table, the rolls are just the fish wrapped in seaweed with rice (which is still good, but I really love creative rolls). ”
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Incredible sushi. ”
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If you are alone or with one other person, I strongly recommend you sit at the sushi bar in front of Yasuda himself and order the omikase, were the selection of fish is left up to the chef (you should reserve and ask to be seated in front of him). ”
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Variety of "standard sushi joint fishes" was huge -- mackerel (5 types), eel (4 types), etc. ”
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This is the best darn sushi in the city. ”
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Although it was supposed to be one of the best spot in NYC, I was so disappointed by their food. ”
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This was by far the best sushi I've ever had. ”
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Not a fresh fish is just "OKAY" ? ”
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But I keep coming back because the food is just so great. ”
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great traditional sushi ”
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The rolls from the toro to the eel to the yellowtail were delicious. ”
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Since my original review 2 years ago, quality has been maintained and this continues to be THE destination for the very best authentic sushi in the city. ”
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Amazing sushi. ”
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brought my friend from out of town, he said it was the best sushi he ever had. ”
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The best most authentic sushi you can find in NY, but not cheap so dont go there every day. ”
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This is hands-down the freshest, most delicious sushi in Manhattan. ”
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Above average sushi, but not friendly manager ”
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this is the BEST sushi place in NYC! ”
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From the freshness of the fish to the sheer simplicity of everything, my experince at yasuda was absolutely perfect. ”
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Even a layman can tell that the fish is incredibly fresh, and it makes a marked difference in the taste. ”
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The fish is served at a perfect temperature and the perfectly balanced flavors explode in your mouth. ”
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this place is a true gem for sushi lovers. ”
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great sushi, fresh fish ”
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The fish is all very good, whether you choose sushi or sashimi, and the bladework is good. ”
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More disturbing was the very high price we paid, which would not have been such an issue if the food was even mediocre, which it was not. ”
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In contrast to the delectable appetizers, the sushi and sashimi were disappointing. ”
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Best sushi ”
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Better than authentic Japan! ”
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Sushi-yasuda has a large selection of exceptionally fresh fish. ”
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Of the forty or so places I've frequently, this is arguably the best sushi in NYC. ”
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started with a few different types of sashimi, a salmon roll, and then had the most amazing eel, uni, tuna, and goeduck among may other things. ”
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If you're looking for some completely outstanding sushi, Yasuda is your place. ”
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The sushi is the best on earth. ”
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The decor is clean and pure, and so is the sushi. ”
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Sushi Yasuda is the best sushi resturant I have been to so far (and I have been to a bunch). ”
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The white king salmon was incredibly flavorful, well formed and cut into a perfectly bite sized portion. ”
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Great food, excellent ambiance. ”
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Better ways to spend 50 bucks is probably to get a platter of 8 pieces and 1/2 a roll (20 bucks) -- this will give you a good solid dose of extremely high quality sushi, as well as some quantity. ”
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Yasuda is, in my opinion as a sushi snob, the best sushi restaurant in NYC for a sublime "old-school" sushi experience (no "fusion" or "interpretive" dishes here). ”
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the best sushi ”
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that kind of rudeness is not worth any good sushi which is plentiful in new york. ”
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Not only was the sashimi not fresh but the rolls fell apart when served. ”
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Really amazing sushi. ”
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One of the best sushi experiences in the city. ”
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Great sushi from a great sushi chef! ”
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The sushi is absolutely delicious. ”
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love sushi and I've been to many Japanese restaurants. ”
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After all you can have great fish at Tomoe for a fraction of this money. ”
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| menu variety |
100.0% positive |
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For the best experience, sit at the sushi bar and let Yasuda himself or one of the other master chefs prepare their best selection of sushi or sashimi for you ”
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This is the place to come for great food and impecable selection of sakes. ”
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Given the hard to make reservation and pricy menu, I was expecting a MASA type food quality and professional services. ”
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Also, their non-sushi selection is pretty minimal, so it is a great place to take hard-core sushi fans, but that's about it. ”
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If you are alone or with one other person, I strongly recommend you sit at the sushi bar in front of Yasuda himself and order the omikase, were the selection of fish is left up to the chef (you should reserve and ask to be seated in front of him). ”
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Fresh selections are circled in red on the sushi/sashimi menu. ”
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The pre-fix menu is a great value. ”
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They have some unique rolls offered on their menu. ”
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The freshness and selection of fish, and the perfect handling and presentation is really quite a thing. ”
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Sushi-yasuda has a large selection of exceptionally fresh fish. ”
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Theres a $21 prix fixe menu so that was really good. ”
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| overall |
92.8600025177002% positive |
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One of the best sushi place in the city ”
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Admittedly, this is not the place for gigantic pieces of fish overflowing the plate (and thank goodness, in my opinion) but for simple, elegant sushi there is no better place in New York or anywhere in the US. ”
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Yasuda is, in my opinion as a sushi snob, the best sushi restaurant in NYC for a sublime "old-school" sushi experience (no "fusion" or "interpretive" dishes here). ”
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So when I got a check for $500 (including tip) I was thinking "jeez did we pig out on the toro" - no, we did have some good stuff including a couple of toro, house saki for two and we ate a generous amount in the 75 mins we were there, but the place has p ”
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Also, their non-sushi selection is pretty minimal, so it is a great place to take hard-core sushi fans, but that's about it. ”
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I'm not complaining as such as it's a great place and you otherwise can control what you spend. ”
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The best place for "old-school" sushi ”
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| return potential |
66.66999816894531% positive |
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After dinner and a $500 bill (including beers and tip), we asked the golden question, "was the food so good that we'd come back ”
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was there for a business meeting and had such a bad reception by the Maitre D and his assistant who was there to "greet" guests that I will never return again. ”
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In any event, even though its a bit on the pricey side, we still love this restaurant and will definitely go back. ”
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| service |
61.630001068115234% positive |
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but the service was so INCREDIBLY annoying. ”
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Excellent rolls w/ Great customer service ”
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am Japanese and grew up in Japan, but I have never encountered such a rude sushi chef. ”
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Although the manager was a little rude, I had an overall great experience here. ”
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Making the reservation was a little bit nerve cracking because of the accent of the staff and the background noise; however, it did not stop me from trying to have the best fish in town. ”
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To become reknown in a services industry such as the restaurant business, you need to have client-facing staff and, lacking this friendliness diminishes what otherwise is good food. ”
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wonderful service. ”
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have been to some of the best sushi restaurants around the globe and I have yet to find one with better service, quality, and style. ”
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Their service is always attentive. ”
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In the end we went to Sushi Samba which had excellent service and they did not mind giving me ginger dressing on the side. ”
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The wait staff was very attentive and polite. ”
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The service is wonderful as well. ”
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Above average sushi, but not friendly manager ”
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The evening started out with a rude hostess who gave us attitude (definitely don't show without a reservation. ”
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Service is excellent and attentive. ”
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Very poor service ”
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In addition the staff was rude and insulting in ways that I never expreienced in a restuarant before. ”
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Terrible service Outrageous Omakase price ”
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Nice decor, good service, chef is a bit arrogant but he certainly knows what he is doing. ”
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Waitresses are friendly but native Japanese speakers (their English is not fabulous) and the host is a bit terse. ”
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sushi is undoubtedly great but the service is beyond this world rude. ”
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very rude manager could use some training in customer service. ”
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The blond wood decor is very soothing, the premium sake is excellent and the service is great. ”
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Unfortunately great sushi, not so great customer service and overbilled for sushi not eaten! ”
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Quick service; people are very nice. ”
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This type of rude behavior is uncharacteristic of the Japanese, but clearly a staple here at Sushi Yasuda (unfortunately). ”
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However, managers were so rude! ”
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You can eat better sushi with friendly stuff in Kuruma Sushi, Ichimura and Gari. ”
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have never had such a rude interaction in a restaurant in my entire life. ”
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experienced the worst service there. ”
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Very expensive for very rude service ”
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The service was also outstanding. ”
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The service was excellent. ”
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ok sushi, overpriced with rude host = no go ”
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What makes us upset is the poor customer service! ”
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Great food, service and truely Japanese setting. ”
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Service was sublime; all the people working here were so nice and helpful. ”
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Great sushi, terrible service ”
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The waitstaff was very friendly if not the most attentive. ”
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can't understand how any restaurant can justify this kind of obnoxiously rude behavior by their staff. ”
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The staff especially the receptionist is very rude. ”
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The sushi was fresh, portions small and the slew of wait staff, while much better than maitre d, did constantly interrupt the flow of conversation as other reviewers commented. ”
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The service was awesome, our water didn't go pass half a glass! ”
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| value |
66.66999816894531% positive |
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that kind of rudeness is not worth any good sushi which is plentiful in new york. ”
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Pricey but worth every penny. ”
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More disturbing was the very high price we paid, which would not have been such an issue if the food was even mediocre, which it was not. ”
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The sushi was fresh, portions small and the slew of wait staff, while much better than maitre d, did constantly interrupt the flow of conversation as other reviewers commented. ”
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Better ways to spend 50 bucks is probably to get a platter of 8 pieces and 1/2 a roll (20 bucks) -- this will give you a good solid dose of extremely high quality sushi, as well as some quantity. ”
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Terrible service Outrageous Omakase price ”
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And the omakase was not even that great (certainly not for the price tag! ”
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The price is entirely inline with other top places like Blue Ribbon or Hatsuhana, maybe a bit more expensive than Tomoe or Yama. ”
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The prices were reasonable enough (we did not have time for omakase) although we agreed that if they want to serve such thinly-sliced fish on the sushi, it is best to cut down on the rice, too, so as not to unbalance the flavors. ”
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Yes, prices for dinner are high but with expense comes the most exquisite sushi outside of Tokyo. ”
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After all you can have great fish at Tomoe for a fraction of this money. ”
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Very expensive for very rude service ”
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The pre-fix menu is a great value. ”
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Sushi Yasuda is a very expensive, very refined shrine devoted to the art of sushi. ”
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The best most authentic sushi you can find in NY, but not cheap so dont go there every day. ”
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Variety of "standard sushi joint fishes" was huge -- mackerel (5 types), eel (4 types), etc. ”
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In any event, even though its a bit on the pricey side, we still love this restaurant and will definitely go back. ”
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The appetizers were superb, We liked the deep fried eel bones and the crab innards-- be warned that the portions are tiny. ”
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So when I got a check for $500 (including tip) I was thinking "jeez did we pig out on the toro" - no, we did have some good stuff including a couple of toro, house saki for two and we ate a generous amount in the 75 mins we were there, but the place has p ”
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Make sure you order fixed price dishes. ”
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ok sushi, overpriced with rude host = no go ”
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| wait time |
75.0% positive |
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So when I got a check for $500 (including tip) I was thinking "jeez did we pig out on the toro" - no, we did have some good stuff including a couple of toro, house saki for two and we ate a generous amount in the 75 mins we were there, but the place has p ”
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am assuming it got red stain either by using colored tuna or because it stayed out too long in warm temperature. ”
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