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(212) 473-3100

107 Ave A (nr. 7th St.)
New York, NY 10009 40.7259 -73.9837

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Neighborhoods: Alphabet City, East Village, Downtown

Hours:

Tue-Sun, 5:30pm-10pm

Mon, closed

Price:

$$$$

Last updated 4.14.11

Category:

Restaurants

Payment Methods:

American Express, Discover, Visa, MasterCard

Restaurant Special Features:

Dine At The Bar, Prix Fixe Menu

General Info:

Open 7 Days

Cuisine:

Japanese, Sushi

What People Are Saying About Le Miu

Featured Review

Justin Hartung

Contributor

The Scene – East Village cool meets Far East minimalism at this Japanese fusion restaurant. The entire front wall swings open to the street on summer nights, revealing a steady crowd of low-key neighborhood folks. Hardwood floors stretch to the back of the long space, and tables are pushed to either side, creating a bowling-alley effect (and plenty of elbow room). Unfortunately, service trends minimalist as well: The spacey staff misconstrues orders and sometimes simply disappears. – – The Food – The intricately plated Japanese fusion fare looks almost out of place…

Editor's Tips

What to Drink:
Skip the uninspired wine list and head straight for the cocktails. The refreshing Bonsai ($10) combines gin and lychee, and still manages to avoid sugary overkill.
Prix Fixe Menu:
A $55 five-course prix fixe menu lets you sample a good amount of the sizeable menu.
Where to Sit:
When the front doors are open, the tables up near the bar feel practically like outdoor seating.
ambiance
95.0% positive
  1. The sushi was badly rolled, the fish was just okay, the service was terrible (they forgot our drinks, and didn't come back for 20 minutes on an empty night - I had to flag a busboy), the decor is blah, yet the prices are high (as are the people who think
  2. Though these restaurants are a two minute walk from me, I would much rather drive down to Avenue A and search for parking for 30 minutes (and finally illegally park) to eat the delicious fare.
  3. The staff is fun and attentive.
  4. Le Miu is the place to go for wonderful sushi, good service, nice atmosphere and food that tastes great!
  5. took my girlfriend here for her birthday and everything was very good: the food was delicious, beautifully plated, and served by a very friendly * knowledgeable staff however the atmosphere needs serious improvement.
  6. My girlfriend and I came to dinner at this little cozy sushi place on Avenue A last Sunday with a couple of our friends.
  7. The icing on the cake is the decor, which includes fantastic lighting, terrific music, and plasma screen tv's which play a fun variety of films to entertain you while you sip on sake and snack on sushi.
  8. As much as I enjoy the low-key, attitude-free atmosphere, I think Le Miu deserves more recognition.
  9. Great atmosphere, great food and was overall a great experience.
  10. Great sushi, great atmosphere, great staff.
dessert
100.0% positive
  1. The icing on the cake is the decor, which includes fantastic lighting, terrific music, and plasma screen tv's which play a fun variety of films to entertain you while you sip on sake and snack on sushi.
  2. My gf loved the dessert, and so did I. The wine the bartender suggested was great ,too.
  3. Even the miso soup and ice cream was amazing.
  4. As it turned out, they also serve such fabulous dessert as souffle, mont blanc and green tea tiramisu.
drinks
93.05999755859375% positive
  1. As it turned out, they also serve such fabulous dessert as souffle, mont blanc and green tea tiramisu.
  2. The sushi was badly rolled, the fish was just okay, the service was terrible (they forgot our drinks, and didn't come back for 20 minutes on an empty night - I had to flag a busboy), the decor is blah, yet the prices are high (as are the people who think
  3. The chef-owner (who used to work at Nobu, I heard) and his assistant at the sushi bar were very nice and friendly.
  4. Best restaurant bar in town!
  5. My gf loved the dessert, and so did I. The wine the bartender suggested was great ,too.
  6. great vibe at the bar!
  7. great food, great bar service, poor hostign manner
  8. End result -- we sat at the sushi bar, which was actually entertaining because the sushi chefs rule the roost here and take great pride in their work.
  9. The also have a great bar with delicious cocktails, sake, and wine.
  10. Loved the cocktails and there is a great early dinner menu if you get out of work before it is over.
  11. The food had a somewhat elevated price tag but but fair considering the Nobu origin - The cocktails highly recommended including the spide and lobster roll - we were well plated and did not encounter any arragance from the staff - maybe the other student
  12. It honestly didn't matter because the cocktails and food were so great.
food quality
93.94000053405762% positive
  1. It honestly didn't matter because the cocktails and food were so great.
  2. wasn't expecting fish this good.
  3. Just got back in town from long trip, were so craving for some nice sushi on last Satuarday night.
  4. The sushi was fresh, dressed with unique sauce and meticulosuly presented.
  5. consider myself very well educated on Japanese cuisine after spending time there and having eaten at some of the best and worst Japanese restaurants in NYC.
  6. for the quality (top notch) its the best sushi in town
  7. Great atmosphere, great food and was overall a great experience.
  8. The sushi was badly rolled, the fish was just okay, the service was terrible (they forgot our drinks, and didn't come back for 20 minutes on an empty night - I had to flag a busboy), the decor is blah, yet the prices are high (as are the people who think
  9. For a sushi place, the hot food is really good too!
  10. The sushi chefs have a likable vibe, we were with a large group and shared the tasting menus.
  11. while the sushi is super fresh and delicious, you'll realize that it is less fantastical than the other items because you've tried it before.
  12. The fact that its on aveue A gives the rest of us a chance to enjoy top notch food for half the price.
  13. The food was extremely creative and beautifully presented.
  14. My girlfriend and I came to dinner at this little cozy sushi place on Avenue A last Sunday with a couple of our friends.
  15. loved the spicy rock shrimp, and my husband fell for its salmon toro.
  16. took my girlfriend here for her birthday and everything was very good: the food was delicious, beautifully plated, and served by a very friendly * knowledgeable staff however the atmosphere needs serious improvement.
  17. Even the miso soup and ice cream was amazing.
  18. The chef-owner (who used to work at Nobu, I heard) and his assistant at the sushi bar were very nice and friendly.
  19. In conclusion, I'd recommend Le Miu if you enjoy good sushi, have about 7 hrs to waste and appreciate stupidy from your hosts and waiters.
  20. love sushi.
  21. She provided very good service, and the food she recomanded was great.
  22. Since we are big fans of sushi and have already been to Geisha, Jewel Bako, Sumile, Blue Ribon and so forth, we picked this Nobu-Megu inspired restaurant.
  23. great food, great bar service, poor hostign manner
  24. Make sure you eat a burger or something before you go, coz although the food is fresh, the portions are extremely small, more fitted for the anorexic than for anyone who has a regular appetite.
  25. It's pleasant and consistent with delicious, not obscenely expensive food--my go-to sushi joint.
  26. its not hip, its just GREAT sushi.
  27. (The tv and weird lighting were really distracting from the overall great meal experience.)
  28. the food is wonderful, the service is excellent, and very few people know about it.
  29. The food wasn't all that great for a Japanese restaurant and I would never go back.
  30. End result -- we sat at the sushi bar, which was actually entertaining because the sushi chefs rule the roost here and take great pride in their work.
  31. my husband doesnt like fish roes, before we requested to sub the roes , the bartender bring this up asking us if we like sea urchin or fish roes, cos these two things were inculded.
  32. The icing on the cake is the decor, which includes fantastic lighting, terrific music, and plasma screen tv's which play a fun variety of films to entertain you while you sip on sake and snack on sushi.
  33. the food is awesome, and that's what matters
  34. Great sushi, great atmosphere, great staff.
  35. The fish here is very fresh.
  36. Le Miu is the place to go for wonderful sushi, good service, nice atmosphere and food that tastes great!
  37. think this is one of the best unknown sushi spots in town.
  38. The food was awesome, and when we finally realized we were at the wrong place, it was too late.
  39. I'm not saying it's the best sushi in the city, but you'd be paying a lot (lot!)
  40. I've been to this restaurant several times and have always enjoyed their high quality sushi.
  41. Excellent sushi
  42. Though these restaurants are a two minute walk from me, I would much rather drive down to Avenue A and search for parking for 30 minutes (and finally illegally park) to eat the delicious fare.
  43. If you don't like sushi then LMB.
  44. There is so much good food at good value in the East Village - I can't imagine how Le Miu will survive for long.
  45. The food is amazing, presentation extremely artful.
  46. Everything was amazingly tasty and flavorful.
  47. The food had a somewhat elevated price tag but but fair considering the Nobu origin - The cocktails highly recommended including the spide and lobster roll - we were well plated and did not encounter any arragance from the staff - maybe the other student
  48. Most of us LOVE sushi, and want to know where to find the BEST, and yet still be reasonably priced.
  49. went there once but the service was excellent and the food was great.
  50. good sushi, cheap saki
  51. didnt eat too much but the fish is freah and the kitchen dishes are delicious as well.
  52. The also have a great bar with delicious cocktails, sake, and wine.
  53. good food
  54. mellow space with inventive good quality sushi.
  55. All the specials were just as good, my friend ordered the fried oysters and said they were great as was the tuna carpaccio salad special!
menu variety
100.0% positive
  1. The icing on the cake is the decor, which includes fantastic lighting, terrific music, and plasma screen tv's which play a fun variety of films to entertain you while you sip on sake and snack on sushi.
  2. Here is my usual order when i order on menu- from most favorite to omg fantastic but not as amazing as my most favorite
  3. Loved the cocktails and there is a great early dinner menu if you get out of work before it is over.
  4. The sushi chefs have a likable vibe, we were with a large group and shared the tasting menus.
overall
100.0% positive
  1. great place
  2. The food wasn't all that great for a Japanese restaurant and I would never go back.
return potential
75.0% positive
  1. The food wasn't all that great for a Japanese restaurant and I would never go back.
  2. The sushi was badly rolled, the fish was just okay, the service was terrible (they forgot our drinks, and didn't come back for 20 minutes on an empty night - I had to flag a busboy), the decor is blah, yet the prices are high (as are the people who think
service
72.98999786376953% positive
  1. bad customer service
  2. The manager is actually extremely nice and accomodating; and vested in the experience there.
  3. The food had a somewhat elevated price tag but but fair considering the Nobu origin - The cocktails highly recommended including the spide and lobster roll - we were well plated and did not encounter any arragance from the staff - maybe the other student
  4. The chef-owner (who used to work at Nobu, I heard) and his assistant at the sushi bar were very nice and friendly.
  5. went there once but the service was excellent and the food was great.
  6. The waitress didn't have a clue and she had the worst attitude.
  7. She provided very good service, and the food she recomanded was great.
  8. We were greeted by very friendly servers and hosts.
  9. Luckily, our very nice waiter came and answered any questions we had and gave us some recommendations, some of which we couldn't turn down.
  10. Service was attentive but a little aloof.
  11. It took a while for us to get a table but the weird hostess did nothing but smiled at us.
  12. my husband doesnt like fish roes, before we requested to sub the roes , the bartender bring this up asking us if we like sea urchin or fish roes, cos these two things were inculded.
  13. My gf loved the dessert, and so did I. The wine the bartender suggested was great ,too.
  14. In conclusion, I'd recommend Le Miu if you enjoy good sushi, have about 7 hrs to waste and appreciate stupidy from your hosts and waiters.
  15. Great sushi, great atmosphere, great staff.
  16. The staff is fun and attentive.
  17. great food, great bar service, poor hostign manner
  18. took my girlfriend here for her birthday and everything was very good: the food was delicious, beautifully plated, and served by a very friendly * knowledgeable staff however the atmosphere needs serious improvement.
  19. We made a reservation earlier that day, but the hostess, whoes English was horrible, forgot our reservation!
  20. Top quality, wonderful service, reasonable prices.
  21. The sushi was badly rolled, the fish was just okay, the service was terrible (they forgot our drinks, and didn't come back for 20 minutes on an empty night - I had to flag a busboy), the decor is blah, yet the prices are high (as are the people who think
  22. Le Miu is the place to go for wonderful sushi, good service, nice atmosphere and food that tastes great!
  23. absolute worst attitude from the manager
  24. the food is wonderful, the service is excellent, and very few people know about it.
  25. literally when you walk in here, they appreciate the business, 4 people welcome you in to the restaurant, which is a wonderful japanese custom.
  26. by the time you sit at table, you must be frustrated with this notorious manager because of her poor hosting and communication skill.
  27. Luckily, our waiter spoke perfect English.
  28. They certainly don't have even decent service.
  29. If that wasn't enough, our waiter was very funny and we had some good laughs throughout the evening.
value
83.33000183105469% positive
  1. The $45 prix fixe is a good value if you want to try a little bit of everything.
  2. Make sure you eat a burger or something before you go, coz although the food is fresh, the portions are extremely small, more fitted for the anorexic than for anyone who has a regular appetite.
  3. The sushi was badly rolled, the fish was just okay, the service was terrible (they forgot our drinks, and didn't come back for 20 minutes on an empty night - I had to flag a busboy), the decor is blah, yet the prices are high (as are the people who think
  4. The fact that its on aveue A gives the rest of us a chance to enjoy top notch food for half the price.
  5. It's pleasant and consistent with delicious, not obscenely expensive food--my go-to sushi joint.
  6. Top quality, wonderful service, reasonable prices.
  7. The food had a somewhat elevated price tag but but fair considering the Nobu origin - The cocktails highly recommended including the spide and lobster roll - we were well plated and did not encounter any arragance from the staff - maybe the other student
  8. nigori sake that i got was great but slightly overpriced; my husband's shiso leaf sochu martini was just perfection like everything else!
  9. good sushi, cheap saki
  10. There is so much good food at good value in the East Village - I can't imagine how Le Miu will survive for long.
  11. The saki, though, is not only good, but pretty cheap.
  12. besides sake is insanely overpriced.
wait time
87.5% positive
  1. Though these restaurants are a two minute walk from me, I would much rather drive down to Avenue A and search for parking for 30 minutes (and finally illegally park) to eat the delicious fare.
  2. Just got back in town from long trip, were so craving for some nice sushi on last Satuarday night.
  3. The sushi was badly rolled, the fish was just okay, the service was terrible (they forgot our drinks, and didn't come back for 20 minutes on an empty night - I had to flag a busboy), the decor is blah, yet the prices are high (as are the people who think
  4. There is so much good food at good value in the East Village - I can't imagine how Le Miu will survive for long.
1 Star Rating: Poor

10/22/08

bad customer service

by kafert

by the time you sit at table, you must be frustrated with this notorious manager because of her poor hosting and communication skill. then you probably get mad since you don't get food any time soon. besides sake is insanely overpriced. lastly you should be infuriated when this japanese waman drops off your bill and tries to kick you out of the restaurant. until you are all set, she is waiting right behind you to snatch your check. it is just amazing. if you don't wanna be treated like that, just stay away from the place and walk a few blocks over for takahachi

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

10/08/08

Pri fix menu is a great deal. great vibe at the bar!

by sam2345

I took my gf for dinner last night, both of us having such great time at the bar. As we came in, asked the bartender if we could watch the debate at 9pm after diner at the table, she had no problem doin the favor for us. We sat at the table for 10min then switched to the bar where was actually more comfortable than the table...The HD TV delivered the debate enfortlessly!

The entree on the pri fix menu, the washu beef was so tender and perfectly seasoned! My gf loved the dessert, and so did I. The wine the bartender suggested was great ,too. Compare with the treatment at the table, we were taken care much better at the bar... those servers never got back to us in time for whatever we asked for...

  • Pros: bar, wine, food!
  • Cons: servers are not attentive.. lanauage
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

10/05/08

Excellent sushi

by ecmoore

Not enough people know about Le Miu in my opinion. I think this is one of the best unknown sushi spots in town. Top quality, wonderful service, reasonable prices. I would strongly recommend checking this place out!

  • Pros: Fabulous service, high quality sushi
4 Star Rating: Recommended

09/28/08

great food, great bar service, poor hostign manner

by kwlaaron

My friends and I went there for dinner on a Saturday night, when the whole restaurant was all packed. We made a reservation earlier that day, but the hostess, whoes English was horrible, forgot our reservation! She told us to have a drink at the bar til the table is ready. However, she seated several people who came in after us to tables, and lied to us that those parties had reservations. (we heared clearly that non of them cliamed that they had made reservations). We complained to her, she was just giggling and walked away! She was cluless! As we were about to leave with anger and hunger, the bartender encouraged us to have dinner at the bar. Shes been doin a very good job entertaining us while we were waiting. So my friends and I agreed to eat at the bar, where was actually very cozy and comfortable. She provided very good service, and the food she recomanded was great. We got a sashimi platter and a labster roll, tuna capaccuio, those were all great. And the special coctails , lychee ginger cocktail, were amazing as well.

There is nothing wrong with poor English speakers, however, I expected to be taken care of when I made a reservation and paid $180 for a dinner. The hostess needs to improve her language abd her manner, seriously! She is cluless and has no common sence at all!

3 Star Rating: Average

09/26/08

good, but not perfect

by the_dude34

i took my girlfriend here for her birthday and everything was very good: the food was delicious, beautifully plated, and served by a very friendly * knowledgeable staff however the atmosphere needs serious improvement. while dining there was a couple next two us with two children who, when not screaming, were running back and forth, bumping into our table. additionally there was a girl who sat the bar with a small dog in ehr lap that had no problem barking- the bartender didn't seem to think that this was a problem. as i said, the food an presentation were spectacular , however the surroudings did a serious disservice to the food. when i pay $250 for dinner for 2 i expect not to have my girlfriend's voice drowned out by screaming children and barking dogs...

  • Pros: beautiful, delicious food, good staff
  • Cons: horrible ambience

The Details on Le Miu

Place Categories:

  • great top notch food
  • good high quality sushi
  • excellent bar service
  • favorite sushi place
  • great everything
  • loved cocktails
  • fun staff
  • bad customer service
  • accomodating manager
  • very nice chefowner
  • great nigori sake
  • very fresh fish
  • great meal experience
  • worst japanese restaurants
  • worst attitude
  • perfect english
  • good value
  • great restaurant bar
  • wonderful restaurant
  • pretty cheap saki
  • great vibe
  • very nice assistant
  • amazing lychee ginger cocktail
  • great attitudefree atmosphere
  • delicious wine
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