(212) 956-2356

234 W 48th St
New York, NY 10036 40.7604 -73.9856

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Neighborhoods: Theater District - Times Square, Midtown

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Price:

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Last updated 3.29.11

Category:

Restaurants

Payment Methods:

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Restaurant Special Features:

Lunch Spot

Cuisine:

Japanese

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What People Are Saying About Aoki

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Japanese restaurant and lounge features fresh sushi rolls, teriyaki grill, daily lunch specials and signature sake cocktails.

Editor's Tips

Happy hour:
Happy hour specials are from 4pm-7pm daily.
Open 7 Days:
This restaurant is open everyday of the week to appease your hunger.
ambiance
100.0% positive
  1. “Cool decor , good rolls and cocktailmenu.”
  2. “Great sushi, terrific atmosphere, reasonable prices.”
  3. “Creative menu and trendy decor”
  4. “The atmosphere and food was great.”
  5. “Trendy decor and friendly service.”
drinks
100.0% positive
  1. “The bartender took time with us and made some great recomendations on sake cocktails, saketinis.”
  2. “good pre theater spot for dinner or drinks”
  3. “went here by myself after a long day working and wanted to find a nice sushi bar, close to my hotel (the Doubletree) where I could sit, wind down and read my novel over sake and a few sushi bites.”
  4. “The service is also exceptionally quick and diligent (your water or cup of tea will never go empty), which is a HUGE plus for lunch.”
  5. “great place to hang out with friends and have a drink.”
food quality
95.0% positive
  1. “went here by myself after a long day working and wanted to find a nice sushi bar, close to my hotel (the Doubletree) where I could sit, wind down and read my novel over sake and a few sushi bites.”
  2. “Creative menu (Edamame soup!)”
  3. “There were a few more customers this time, but again, I got great service, great food and a lovely dinner.”
  4. “Great sushi, terrific atmosphere, reasonable prices.”
  5. “This place has fresh sushi and unique rolls.”
  6. “For the quality of the sushi, the prices are very reasonable.”
  7. “interesting combinations and VERY tasty.”
  8. “Always fresh sushi and good customer service”
  9. “Quite a find in the Theater District - Quiet, great food & WONDERFUL staff!”
  10. “Fish in the sushi was very fresh, and presentation was quite impressive.”
  11. “Many of the sushi bars in NY are very expensive & noisy and I was pleased to find one within walking distance at a very reasonable price range.”
  12. “The variety of Japanese dishes available is awesome.”
  13. “GREAT place for fast delivery, good fresh food, and good price!”
  14. “highly recommend the spicy crunchy salmon, sweet potato roll, and eel anything.”
  15. “Sushi is fresh and delicious!”
  16. “Food is delicious, service is lousy”
  17. “The place was nice, sushi was actually amazing and the tartare special they had with caviar and egg yolf was truly a surprise.”
  18. “We had some unique dishes/rolls and all were delicious.”
  19. “great sushi”
  20. “Very good sushi and portions.”
  21. “Amazing sushi.”
  22. “The atmosphere and food was great.”
  23. “Good food, good service fresh sushi”
  24. “They have great rolls and super fresh fish.”
  25. “Best dish of the night: calamari with ginger sauce.”
  26. “The white tuna was especially yummy!”
  27. “This is all not mentioning the food, which is great in itself.”
  28. “Surprisingly, however, the food was excellent, rivaling places such as Sushi Samba, Aki, and Ocean Grill in freshness of the food and quality of presentation.”
  29. “My usual is the three roll combo (my fav is the eel & avocado) + soup or salad for $10, which will fill you up without killing your wallet.”
  30. “got a lunch box specials and the quality of food and size was great.”
menu variety
100.0% positive
  1. “The variety of Japanese dishes available is awesome.”
  2. “Creative menu (Edamame soup!)”
  3. “Creative menu and trendy decor”
overall
100.0% positive
  1. “great place to hang out with friends and have a drink.”
service
95.83000183105469% positive
  1. “The bartender took time with us and made some great recomendations on sake cocktails, saketinis.”
  2. “Attentive service by multiple”
  3. “There were a few more customers this time, but again, I got great service, great food and a lovely dinner.”
  4. “Quite a find in the Theater District - Quiet, great food & WONDERFUL staff!”
  5. “The service is also exceptionally quick and diligent (your water or cup of tea will never go empty), which is a HUGE plus for lunch.”
  6. “Waiters were also excellent - friendly and attentive but not hovering.”
  7. “Food is delicious, service is lousy”
  8. “Reasonable prices and great service!”
  9. “Always fresh sushi and good customer service”
  10. “The service was great as well!”
  11. “Trendy decor and friendly service.”
  12. “Good food, good service fresh sushi”
value
100.0% positive
  1. “Reasonable prices and great service!”
  2. “Many of the sushi bars in NY are very expensive & noisy and I was pleased to find one within walking distance at a very reasonable price range.”
  3. “For the quality of the sushi, the prices are very reasonable.”
  4. “Great sushi, terrific atmosphere, reasonable prices.”
  5. “awesome tartar, great prices”
  6. “The prices were amazing also.”
  7. “GREAT place for fast delivery, good fresh food, and good price!”
  8. “Very good sushi and portions.”
  9. “Reasonable prices didn?”
wait time
100.0% positive
  1. “The service is also exceptionally quick and diligent (your water or cup of tea will never go empty), which is a HUGE plus for lunch.”
  2. “went here by myself after a long day working and wanted to find a nice sushi bar, close to my hotel (the Doubletree) where I could sit, wind down and read my novel over sake and a few sushi bites.”
2 Star Rating: Below Average

02/20/09

Food is delicious, service is lousy

by tdot at Citysearch

I often order lunch from Aoki because the cost of the 2 for $9 or 3 for $11 special is irresistible. That said, I place the order an hour and a half before I need it since I know that it will be a long wait. I highly recommend the spicy crunchy salmon, sweet potato roll, and eel anything.

  • Pros: Food, lunch special prices
  • Cons: Bad service, no regard for their customers
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

11/11/08

Great sushi, terrific atmosphere, reasonable prices.

by k80cat at Citysearch

Service was quick and attentive. Restaurant was not crowded so we were seated immediately but it was a Monday night. Best dish of the night: calamari with ginger sauce. Wow!

4 Star Rating: Recommended

09/29/08

awesome place

by StarKristen at Citysearch

A great place to hang out with friends and have a drink. The variety of Japanese dishes available is awesome. It's delicious and very authentic. The food comes in small portions so be prepared to spend a little more.

  • Pros: staff.ambiance
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

08/24/08

awesome tartar, great prices

by cms120 at Citysearch

I like sushi but not for a night on the town. The place was nice, sushi was actually amazing and the tartare special they had with caviar and egg yolf was truly a surprise. The prices were amazing also.

  • Pros: Amazing food, amazing prices
  • Cons: Too close to Times Square
4 Star Rating: Recommended

08/12/08

Always fresh sushi and good customer service

by rlajr4u at Citysearch

Good food, good service fresh sushi ..... Not in the class of Morimoto or KOI.

I eat there often for dependable japanese.

  • Pros: Fresh sushi
  • Cons: nothing special about their menu..

The Details on Aoki

Place Categories:

  • fresh service fresh sushi
  • reasonable prices
  • great customer service
  • great fresh food
  • great new place
  • good rolls
  • creative trendy decor
  • creative menu
  • tasty very
  • very fresh fish
  • tasty interesting combinations
  • great dining
  • lousy service
  • good cocktailmenu
  • good pre
  • awesome tartar
  • fav avocado
  • nice restful sound
  • great spot
  • wonderful staff
  • highly recommend spicy crunchy salmon
  • excellent waiters
  • especially yummy white tuna
  • huge plus
  • terrific atmosphere