Sushi Seki
(212) 371-0238
1143 1st Ave
(at Between 62nd Street and 63rd Street)
New York,
NY
10021
40.7618
-73.9604
Neighborhoods: Lenox Hill, Midtown, Upper East Side
What People Are Saying About Sushi Seki
The Editor
Allison Austin
Citysearch
The Scene
As at all of the other fiercely guarded sushi temples in the city, the sushi bar is fervently popular and always packed. Rightly so, as the restaurant bothers little with refining its decor, instead putting its efforts and money into sourcing seriously impressive fish. The dimly lit dining room in back is popular with walk-ins, and service is quick and can be a bit harried, but is always friendly.
The Food
The sashimi and sushi here can knock you out. Otoro tuna, gorgeously marbled with fat, is captivating; hamachi sashimi, topped by the chef with a whisper of sea salt and a barely there squeeze of lemon, creates eye-rolling pleasure. Those who choose an omakase (chef's choice) menu will be happily surprised with accents of jalapeno or swaths of homemade sauce cleverly accenting rolls and sushi alike. But purists are rewarded as well, with some of the city's best sea urchin and abalone.
User Reviews
busterbrown16
January 23, 2009
I am a sushi connoisseur and let me tell you, this sushi restaurant is absolutely the best sushi I have had. Ever. Okay, I may not be a connoisseur, but I know my sushi pretty well. I know I don't like huge pieces slapped on the rice, I can tell whether it has salty flavor or if its just plain bland, and I know the prime fish of the season. (If you know your sushi too, you know what I am talking about) Sushi Seki's sushi is always fresh and incredible. You should definitely get the omakase (in case you don't know what that is- it's the chef's choice of fish in the order of most fresh to least, and best tasting followed by something that will compliment that etc.) The pieces are creative instead of regular sushi (which you can also get and will taste great). The omakase includes: salmon with tomato yellowtail with jalapeno spicy scallop hand roll tuna with tofu sauce I'm drawring a blank now but those are just some of my favorites. The staff is very polite and accommodating and the chefs are great too. Not the most talkative, but they're usually pretty busy. It's rather expensive, but you get what you pay for. Oh, and it's more of a traditional Japanese atmosphere as opposed to a chic, modern bar for those of you who are taking dates. :) I happen to like that better, but I can not speak for everyone. Do Enjoy!
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JWolfe2002
October 04, 2008
Awesome place to go for sushi. Sushi Seki does a good job on presentation and everything I had was very fresh and tasty. I definately recommend the Chirashi Sushi and the Edamame Appetizer.
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iceman611
August 31, 2008
One of the best sushi places in NYC without question. Manager is a bit uptight, so you might want to make a reservation even on a weekday.
read full reviewThe Details on Sushi Seki
Know Before You Go:
The omakase menus allow the sushi chef to prepare bite after bite of the freshest fish in the restaurant, often giving each piece a special accent. Sushi omakase starts at $40; sushi and sashimi starts at $60.
The Extras:
Although sushi is the draw here, the kitchen also offers more traditional Japanese food, including teriyaki chicken and beef, and assorted appetizers including gyoza, tempura and yakitori.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Late Night Dining, Business Dining, Date Spot, Dine At The Bar, Prix Fixe Menu
