Wasabi Lobby Japanese Rstrnt

(212) 988-8882

1584 2nd Ave.
New York, NY 10028 40.7753 -73.9535

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Neighborhoods: Yorkville, Midtown

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Last updated 8.16.11

Category:

Restaurants

Catering Services:

Restaurant Management

Restaurant Special Features:

Lunch Spot, Romantic Dining

Cuisine:

Japanese, Sushi

What People Are Saying About Wasabi Lobby Japanese Rstrnt

Featured Review

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Come in to Wasabi Lobyy for Japanese fusion favorites such as sushi and sashimi.

ambiance
100.0% positive
  1. “From the friendly staff to the serene atmosphere, it is always a fine Japanese meal--one that my ancestors would be proud of!”
  2. “The atmosphere is really nice.”
  3. “great atmosphere with the nicest staff in NYC, Wasabi Lobby has an array of delicious dishes and sushi.”
drinks
100.0% positive
  1. “love their green tea!”
food quality
100.0% positive
  1. “love sushi and was so pleased to have discovered the Wasabi Lobby.”
  2. “We ordered several sushi rolls (spicy yellowtail, spicy tuna, salmon, eel & avocado, and peanut & avocado), and all were well prepared and made with fresh ingredients.”
  3. “From the friendly staff to the serene atmosphere, it is always a fine Japanese meal--one that my ancestors would be proud of!”
  4. “Udon's are great as are their hot dishes.”
  5. “excellent japanese food”
  6. “wasabi lobby i always go there, they have excellent sushi and very fresh fish, i need to go there every week, and i wish i could go there everyday.”
  7. “wasabi lobby have this authentic japanese taste,very tasty with a good price & the waitstaff always have a nice smile to welcome you and make you feel like at home.”
  8. “The service is a bit spotty when you actually go there but overall a great place for sushi.”
  9. “wonderful sushi.”
  10. “Each time I have been back I have receieved the same friendly service and outstanding unique dishes.”
  11. “The prices are fantastic and the sushi is amazing.”
  12. “The fry rice is the best and the fusion spicy tuna is a must.”
  13. “The food is always delicious and fresh and the staff is extremely friendly and accomodating.”
  14. “Wasabi Lobby has great sushi specials and the sushi is good.”
  15. “The food is just great here and the service is definitely up there as well.”
  16. “Excellent sushi”
  17. “The dishes are always served in a unique design and always super fresh.”
  18. “will definitely come back again and again and enjoy my spicy blue crab”
  19. “The staff was extremely friendly and most importantly the food was amazing.”
  20. “The food was good.”
  21. “good service and very nice food.”
  22. “from the spicy blue crab roll to the pretty nice waitstaff all is a good combination of heaven.”
  23. “great atmosphere with the nicest staff in NYC, Wasabi Lobby has an array of delicious dishes and sushi.”
  24. “Food is fresh, delivery is prompt and roll selection is good.”
  25. “The menu was filled with of course the standard sushi fair, but the real gem was the unuusal and creative combinations of sushis and sauces and other ingredients they had as well.”
  26. “Unfortunatly I stopped in today to get sushi to take out, the people were really friendly, but unfortunatly when I got home, the brown rice I had paid extra for was actually white, and the avocado was spoiled, I ended up throwing it away.”
  27. “I've had sushi at many different restaurants, and I definitely recommend Wasabi Lobby.”
  28. “This newly renovated eatery has beautiful food- they take care to display each dish so it is appetizing and pretty to look at.”
menu variety
100.0% positive
  1. “love this place for its special roll selection.”
  2. “The menu had a very wide variety, and the many waiter's that stopped by our table were able to make some very good suggestions.”
  3. “Food is fresh, delivery is prompt and roll selection is good.”
  4. “The menu was filled with of course the standard sushi fair, but the real gem was the unuusal and creative combinations of sushis and sauces and other ingredients they had as well.”
overall
100.0% positive
  1. “Wasabi Lobby may be favorite neighborhood restaurant.”
  2. “The service is a bit spotty when you actually go there but overall a great place for sushi.”
  3. “Wasabi Lobby is a very good but not a great Sushi restaurant.”
  4. “My favorite restaurant in NYC.”
return potential
100.0% positive
  1. “will definitely come back again and again and enjoy my spicy blue crab”
service
91.66999816894531% positive
  1. “good service and very nice food.”
  2. “the waiters are extremely friendly and helpful.”
  3. “From the friendly staff to the serene atmosphere, it is always a fine Japanese meal--one that my ancestors would be proud of!”
  4. “Fast, friendly service too and in the summer you can eat outside!”
  5. “The service is a bit spotty when you actually go there but overall a great place for sushi.”
  6. “The food is just great here and the service is definitely up there as well.”
  7. “The menu had a very wide variety, and the many waiter's that stopped by our table were able to make some very good suggestions.”
  8. “The food is always delicious and fresh and the staff is extremely friendly and accomodating.”
  9. “Two of us went there on Friday night, and were greeted with a very friendly staff and a very clean and inviting space.”
  10. “The service is excellent.”
  11. “great atmosphere with the nicest staff in NYC, Wasabi Lobby has an array of delicious dishes and sushi.”
  12. “The staff was extremely friendly and most importantly the food was amazing.”
  13. “rude staff”
  14. “Unfortunatly I stopped in today to get sushi to take out, the people were really friendly, but unfortunatly when I got home, the brown rice I had paid extra for was actually white, and the avocado was spoiled, I ended up throwing it away.”
  15. “They have great lunch specials (in fact local kids from the school next door eat lunch there) and you get great dinner service without the ridiculous prices!”
  16. “Each time I have been back I have receieved the same friendly service and outstanding unique dishes.”
value
91.66999816894531% positive
  1. “wasabi lobby have this authentic japanese taste,very tasty with a good price & the waitstaff always have a nice smile to welcome you and make you feel like at home.”
  2. “The prices are reasonable as well.”
  3. “They have great lunch specials (in fact local kids from the school next door eat lunch there) and you get great dinner service without the ridiculous prices!”
  4. “The prices are fantastic and the sushi is amazing.”
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

08/30/10

VERY VERY GOOD FOOD!!!

by Mark sh at Citysearch

Very GOOD sushi, fast delivery! Chicken hibachi was amazing!!!

1 Star Rating: Poor

05/26/10

rude staff

by haplosciences at Citysearch

The food was good. I left a tip but the waiter didn't see it (it was picked up by another waiter) so he run after me IN THE STREET , to ask me for the tip ! insisting that I add it to the credit card bill !! outrageous and extremely rude for that type of place and prices. I had to talk to the manager who said the tip was found but hardly apologized. Could be the material for a joke. I will never come back.‎

  • Pros: very good food
  • Cons: amazing rude waiters
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

07/24/09

excellent japanese food

by carinahe at Citysearch

wasabi lobby i always go there, they have excellent sushi and very fresh fish, i need to go there every week, and i wish i could go there everyday.

4 Star Rating: Recommended

01/24/09

Good Sushi for Cheap!

by huffy1823 at Citysearch

Wasabi Lobby has great sushi specials and the sushi is good. Fast, friendly service too and in the summer you can eat outside!

4 Star Rating: Recommended

05/18/08

Very tasty and affordable sush!

by Chad26 at Citysearch

After reading the reviews on this site, some friends and I decided to check out this restaurant. We were not lead astray! The menu had a very wide variety, and the many waiter's that stopped by our table were able to make some very good suggestions. We ordered several sushi rolls (spicy yellowtail, spicy tuna, salmon, eel & avocado, and peanut & avocado), and all were well prepared and made with fresh ingredients. All were excellent and very reasonably priced. I believe the rolls ranged from $4-7. I've had sushi at many different restaurants, and I definitely recommend Wasabi Lobby.

  • Pros: Service, menu selection, fresh food, reasonably priced.

The Details on Wasabi Lobby Japanese Rstrnt

Place Categories:

  • fresh japanese food
  • friendly dinner service
  • love place
  • extremely friendly staff
  • favorite sushi restaurant
  • ridiculous prices
  • favorite wasabi lobby
  • excellent creative rolls
  • outstanding dishes
  • very tasty authentic japanese taste
  • good combination
  • helpful waiters
  • really nice atmosphere
  • inviting space
  • enjoy spicy blue crab
  • great udon
  • great dining
  • very fresh fish
  • really friendly people
  • love green tea
  • favorite panko crusted tuna roll
  • great lunch specials
  • excellent sushi
  • fresh other ingredients
  • very good suggestions