Gari
(212) 362-4816
370 Columbus Ave
New York,
NY
10024
40.781
-73.9763
Neighborhoods: Upper West Side, Midtown
What People Are Saying About Gari
The Editor
Tara Lis
Citysearch
The Scene
Sandwiched between a brick wall and glass block, the interior benefits from an ultra-minimalist decor of dark woods and pale tabletops. A team of chefs craft their masterpieces in full view of after-work tugged ties and neighborhood foodies. Servers can be tentative, but offer friendly, helpful suggestions with encouragement.
The Food
Masatoshi "Gari" Sugio's western outpost perpetuates his reputation for eclectic sushi and successfully expands it into cooked dishes. For appetizers, the satisfying crunch of crab and shrimp spring rolls competes only with its own luscious pairing of baby leeks and wood ear mushrooms. Octopus ceviche is a sweet and tangy revelation, bathed in passion fruit juice and finished with a kick of chipotle. Sushi standouts include buttery salmon nigiri, and signature baked Kumamoto oysters. For entrees, lean and tender duck breast is deliciously drizzled in a balsamic teriyaki, and oven roasted lobster is enlivened by tarragon butter.
User Reviews
izzmeth
May 19, 2009
Decided to order the Omakase because everyone raves about it. It was extremely disappointing. And at 96 dollars per person, the tastelessness created a pall over the dinner. If I am ordering a dish like this I expect to be awed. I was extremely disappointed. The rolls were the saving grace. Spicy tuna, spicy scallop and salmon rolls were above average. If you go, don't trust the chef unless you're willing to throw away money on an underwhelming experience.
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yourhums
December 03, 2007
Great fish but a little noisy. The reason to go there is to try the "Gari Style" sushi. Each piece comes prepared with a different sauce or topping. I got the salmon which came with a tomato topping that was amazing. The toro came seared and melted in your mouth. There is a tuna option on the menu where you get ten different pieces of tuna each with a different preparation that is really interesting. It's a little pricey, but I liked it.
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jbookach
November 04, 2006
Gari is the best place for sushi. Better than Nobu, Morimoto, etc. I prefer the Gari East location because it's a bit more low key, but the food on the West side is exactly the same - amazing!
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Know Before You Go:
A communal table for 10 next to the sushi bar is available for sociable walk-in diners.
Look Good:
Jackets are preferred for men, but most don't wear them. Even jeans are fine.
What to Drink:
A standard sake lists offers various selections by the glass and bottle. There's also wine and beer.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Notable Chef, People Watching, Business Dining, Date Spot, Prix Fixe Menu
