11/15/09

Incredibly Rude Maitre D

by THS

The host at the front is so incredibly rude that we walked out, and vowed never to spend another dime there. Their sushi may be good, but that does not mean that they can be outright obnoxious to their customers. They lost good paying customers for good.

• Cons: So rude

10/16/09

RIP OFF!!!! $400 and hungry

by DR ron mexico

So a buddy an myself are culinary athletes gods if you will of our own realm . We went there last night in the storm and waited 50 minutes for a table no biggie, its thursday night prime time.we sit at the sushi bar sweet right at the action and decide we want a $100 omakase . We think we are in for a meal. yea right 9 peices of fish later 3 sapporos and a couple of sake shots it $400 dollars >>> wait im still hungry!!! 9 peices coursed over an hour and a half is like me eating bird food ... not gonna fill the BIG GUY . To there credit the fish was great and its management that screwd us . BE CAREFUL when eating there. go to gari way better or nobu 57. and we lost the umbrella >>>> poor ron mexico.

• Pros: SWEET CHEFS
• Cons: uber overrated so tight and packed

01/23/09

BEST SUSHI IN NYC

by busterbrown16

I am a sushi connoisseur and let me tell you, this sushi restaurant is absolutely the best sushi I have had. Ever. Okay, I may not be a connoisseur, but I know my sushi pretty well. I know I don't like huge pieces slapped on the rice, I can tell whether it has salty flavor or if its just plain bland, and I know the prime fish of the season. (If you know your sushi too, you know what I am talking about) Sushi Seki's sushi is always fresh and incredible. You should definitely get the omakase (in case you don't know what that is- it's the chef's choice of fish in the order of most fresh to least, and best tasting followed by something that will compliment that etc.) The pieces are creative instead of regular sushi (which you can also get and will taste great). The omakase includes:

salmon with tomato

yellowtail with jalapeno

spicy scallop hand roll

tuna with tofu sauce

I'm drawring a blank now but those are just some of my favorites. The staff is very polite and accommodating and the chefs are great too. Not the most talkative, but they're usually pretty busy.

It's rather expensive, but you get what you pay for.

Oh, and it's more of a traditional Japanese atmosphere as opposed to a chic, modern bar for those of you who are taking dates. :) I happen to like that better, but I can not speak for everyone.

Do Enjoy!

• Pros: The best sushi you can pay for
• Cons: none

10/04/08

Awesome place for sushi

by JWolfe2002

Awesome place to go for sushi. Sushi Seki does a good job on presentation and everything I had was very fresh and tasty. I definately recommend the Chirashi Sushi and the Edamame Appetizer.

• Pros: fresh,tasty

08/31/08

Absolutely perfect

by iceman611

One of the best sushi places in NYC without question. Manager is a bit uptight, so you might want to make a reservation even on a weekday.

• Pros: Superb Sushi
• Cons: Nothing important

08/15/08

very good sushi

by rocksandscissors

the sushi here is great and they open very late. The service and chefs gives you great attention. great place

• Pros: sushi

07/02/08

Am I taking crazy pills?

by chiway

Throughout the meal I endured the culinary mediocrity with patience and hopeful anticipation. What was I waiting for? The bill. I was hopeful that I had found a place where fresh fish was available at a discounted price. I mean, any half knowledgeable sushi eater could recognize the shortcomings of the Chinese sushi chefs at Sushi Seki, chefs who clearly lack the technical ability, culinary expertise, and talent to compose great sushi. So if this is the case, the only explanation for how busy Seki was, must be that good fish was made available at great prices to compensate for poor cooking ability. The bill was 600 for 3 people. We did drink a lot, but omakase was still 95 per person before tax and tip. 95/person for sushi that had rice that was insufficiently moist, where grains of rice felt separated and hard, removing any sense of textual uniformity, failing to properly complement the soft texture of the fish. 95/person for sushi that was cut haphazardly, without the care and attention of slicing delicately at the proper angles on and around the fish to enhance the softness of the flesh (the most horrendous example of a lack of good knife work was the toro which had sinews allowed to be left running through the flesh making it tough and chewy; can you believe I had to spiit out a piece of toro?!). 95/person for sushi that at times were seasoned in such a way as to completely smother the taste and complexion of what, on its own, would have been a wonderful piece of fish. For instance, tuna sushi drenched in black bean sauce, sauteed onions, and garlic chips was an overwhelming insult to the palate. The only highlight of the meal was the californian uni sushi. Sweet and fresh, the uni was really enjoyable. However, it was far from enough to save this meal from being a bitter, wallet-injuring disappointment. After getting the bill, I looked around at the packed restaurant and felt like Will Ferrel in Zoolander. "Am I taking CRAZY PILLS?!?!"

06/17/08

Best Sushi in NYC!

by slp2be

I am a huge sushi snob, I've been eating sushi since I was 3 and still love it at least once a week. Sushi Seki is fresh and creative. The quality of the fish doesn't get any better than theirs. I highly recommend getting the Omakase, its amazing! I am now spoiled and can only go there. Its seriously worth your money!! The uni is excellent!!!

• Pros: Soooo good!

08/14/07

Smiled all the way home

by gkao007

The key is to go and have Seki san prepare your food. Sit at the counter and let him take care of you.

Omakase is the way to go at any sushi restaurant. If you are looking for good creative sushi, this is the place.

Apparently a disciple of Gari, Seki decided to open his own place. And there's nothing wrong with that.

We sat at Seki's counter and he took real good care of us.

• Pros: Delicious creative sushi
• Cons: There is only one Seki san

06/02/07

Too Expensive For What Is Offered!

by susyqnyc

I?m not a negative person, so I?m going to keep it short and sweet. It?s not the best sushi that I?ve had. Try the quaint neighborhood charmer, Sushi Suki on York & 84th Street. Their sushi is many times better, now sure, I?ve had friends that have had both and all agree Sushi Suki is just as good if not better than Sushi Seki, without the heavy price tag. So try the expensive Sushi Seki if you like, but don?t have too high of expectations, and be sure to check out Sushi Suki on 84th Street, they?ve never let me down, and are delicious.

• Pros: Ambience - Most Else Is Average
• Cons: Expensive!