Blue Ribbon Sushi
(212) 343-0404
119 Sullivan St
New York,
NY
10012
40.726
-74.0026
Neighborhoods: SoHo, Downtown
What People Are Saying About Blue Ribbon Sushi
The Editor
Allison Austin
Citysearch
The Scene
It's date-central in the back dining room, where, as the evening wears on, the canoodling gets increasingly less discreet. Seats up front--especially at the sushi bar--are best for those who enjoy watching the swift, masterful movements of the sushi chefs. Since it's a favorite with just about every sushi lover in the city, the restaurant is nearly always packed with everyone from suits to Soho locals dressed in whatever suits their mood.
The Food
Order anything listed on the fresh sheet, even alarming-sounding fish like Japanese horse mackerel--a larger, buttery, less fishy cousin of the ubiquitous sushi standby. Exotic-sounding jellyfish is actually quite tame--rice noodle-like strands tossed in vinegar. The combination sushi plates are the real draw, and, from the salmon to the cod, all the fish is extremely fresh and proportional. There are numerous creative rolls to fill up on as well.
User Reviews
Anonymous
December 09, 2008
The service here is great. The staff is very helpful and friendly. There is normally a wait, but it is worth it. I tried some rolls, like the spicy lobster roll, which were really tasty. The green tea ice cream was really good as well. What's different about this place, however, is the fact that they let you make your own miso soup. They have the paste on the side so that you can add as much as you want.
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CoyOctober
September 04, 2008
I've been to many sushi places and blue ribbon did not live up to the hype. This small cozy sushi hut doesn't take reservations (which, in NYC I hear is a sign that the restaurant is really good). The wait on a Tuesday night for 2 people was about 20 minutes. The waiter tried to be really helpful but it didn't help when he forgot to serve our appetizers. Our main course arrived and when asked about the appetizers the waiter apologized and sent them after we were done with our dinner. (no charge of course, but I'd like to have my dumplings before the sushi, not when I'm getting ready to eat desert). The sushi was good, the rolls were nothing special. The eel was fresh and so was the shrimp, but again- nothing special. I've had sushi that tastes exactly the same way in other restaurants and I don't think I would make a special trip out to Blue Ribbon again. not worth the wait, or the money for that matter.
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chiway
June 26, 2008
Blue Ribbon Sushi successfully appeals to the commonly inept sushi palette of American diners. It caters to unrefined tastes with menu items such as their insulting 21 dollar Blue Ribbon lobster roll. The thoughtlessly mundane and bland combination of rice, seaweed, lobster, caviar, and shiso is one where the whole is, at best, only equal to the sum of its parts. Most offensive is their failure to offer proper sushi bar service (piece by piece). It must be noted, however, the fish is of the finest quality, but that only makes it that much more heartbreaking when an avid sushi eater can't get served omakase directly from the chef, but instead, only through the quality and enjoyment mitigating middle-man, the waiter. Sushi cooking ability of the chefs (by this I mean how the rice is seasoned and composed and how fish is cut) is above average, but nothing memorable. Blue Ribbon tries to get away with its lack of sushi knowledge by buying only top-quality fish but fails to present a product whose potential is maximized. If you want to spend $100/person for sushi, go sit at the sushi bar of Yasuda (traditional), Gari (innovative), or Jewel Bako (in-between).
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The Extras:
The Brothers Bromberg also own Blue Ribbon Bakery and Blue Ribbon, a popular late-night hangout (food is served until 4am) for chefs and insomniacs.
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Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, Discover, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Late Night Dining, Special Occasion Dining, People Watching, Dine At The Bar
