Hatsuhana

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  • replying to u/Ok_Conflict1715: Third for Hatsuhana. It's even more affordable at lunch. Start with the Sushi Jo (deluxe) and add on a few extra pieces when you finish that. You'll be well within your price range.

    Their sushi deluxe is IMO one of the best overall values I've found in NYC. $55 for 10 pieces of fantastic sushi, including uni and toro, and the best spicy tuna roll ever is just too good.

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  • they do great sushi and their box of dreams is really fun. It’s a cute spot too! Just went and had the yellowfin with jalapeño and a ponzu jelly that I haven’t stopped thinking about all week 😅 the avocado ice cream was amazing too!

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  • replying to u/Grose040791: Yes I think I might skip Sugarfish. My friend and I will probably just walk into a decent looking sushi place. I live in the desert so I’m sure any type of sushi from NY would blow me away lol!

    Do hatsuhana or hasaki. Japanese run, serious sushi joints.

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  • Hatsuhana has affordable dinner sets which are significantly better than many of the popup omakase spots around town.

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  • I recommend the box of dreams at around $60; incredible.

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  • I've been to [Hatsuhana](https://www.hatsuhana.com/menus/#dinner) 20+ times but I know to order the $36 Sushi Special at the table (always sit upstairs!), rather than sit at the counter for the omakase. Nothing makes me happier at that price!

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  • Hatsuhana is my favorite. You do need a reservation but it is minimalistic, not in the fancy sense of the word, but in a zero faff way. Great sushi, well priced, no song and dance.

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  • replying to u/mulleargian: What price point/any dietary considerations? The top players in Midtown East are the Grill and the Monkey Bar. Both need reservations in advance but reservations are achievable. Other more chill strong spots include Le Relais De Venise L’Entrecote, Nubiani, Bistro Vendome, Bobby Vans (the 54th street one). Hatsuhana for amazing sushi. For super casual, Nishida Sho Ten is excellent ramen.

    2nd Hatsuhana for sushi, make a reservation

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  • replying to u/biguk997: Hatsuhana has affordable dinner sets which are significantly better than many of the popup omakase spots around town.

    Third for Hatsuhana. It's even more affordable at lunch. Start with the Sushi Jo (deluxe) and add on a few extra pieces when you finish that. You'll be well within your price range.

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  • Very elegant, simple, and the emphasis was where it should be, on the fish. Each piece of sushi had a very clean flavor and certainly was worth savoring.

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  • replying to u/mulleargian: My go-to's for last (ish) minute eats are listed below. Varying degrees of fancy/casual across them all. \- La Goulue \- Kong Sihk Tong \- Kings County Imperial \- Bistro Vendome \- Minetta Tavern (for bar walk ins- they're really fab at accommodating, even though Resys book out pretty fast) \- Monkey Bar (again they're really good with walk ins) \- Hatsuhana (normally do need to call ahead of time, but like a day's notice is sufficient) \- Lamalo (when I'm craving Laser Wolf but don't want to fight Resy) \- Yellow Rose \- Via Carota (walk in early lunch on weekends, lunch any time on week days. Never dinner)

    So you wind up with this really convenient, really nice sushi place that's never that crowded, even though, if you dropped it into 90% of the matro areas in the country, it would immediately become the gold standard.

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  • replying to u/akaharry: Try any of these: [Taru](https://www.tarunyc.com/) [Sushi By Bou](https://sushibybou.com/) [Ari Sushi](https://www.arisushiny.com/) [Sushi Lab](https://www.sushilab.com/) [Izakaya Mew](http://mewnyc.com/) [Hatsuhana](http://www.hatsuhana.com/) [Sugarfish Sushi](https://sugarfishsushi.com/locations/midtown-east)

    It wasn't bad per se, but there's gotta be better sushi to be had in the area. They have a great menu, but the quality of ingredients left me wanting...

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  • replying to u/Human_Resources_7891: hatsuhana is an excellent choice, maybe a little over the top for a 13-year-old. a much simpler and outstanding food value option is your yasaka for lunch. it is very good sushi, and the prices are well below. of hatsuhana, which if you like trivia was the first three-star NYT rated Japanese restaurant in New York City a few minutes ago and oldest sushiya in NYC

    i second hatsuhana. more of a japanese vibe. sit at the counter. it’ll be great.

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  • replying to u/meehanimal: Went to Hatsuhana last week. It wasn't bad per se, but there's gotta be better sushi to be had in the area. They have a great menu, but the quality of ingredients left me wanting...

    I think Hatsuhana is great. It’s old .. absolutely nothing flashy, but I always found the fish to be very high quality. Especially for the price

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  • Hatsuhana and restaurant nippon are super old school looking seems like they never remodeled since the 80s my bf and I love going

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  • replying to u/mulleargian: Hatsuhana is my constant suggestion for excellent, authentic, reliable sushi. Their sushi deluxe is $49, and their Box of Dreams (my personal favorite) is $57. IMO this would be a wonderful stop with your son. I’d recommend requesting upstairs seating when you make the reservation so that he can watch the chefs at work.

    I order delivery from them regularly… and it’s always SO FRESH and amazing

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  • replying to u/bruiserbrody45: I could see arguing preferring two 200-300 range omakases to one $500 omakase but sugar fish is incomparable to a $400 omakase. If you're interested in trying premium fish there are much better options than sugarfish at that price range. Understand you did say this was unpopular.

    Yeah just go to Hatsuhana or smth if you want cheap lol

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  • replying to u/isaac-get-the-golem: This place was recommended to me by a chef in Kyoto who said it’s run by his best friend. Still haven’t gone!

    Go! Worth it!

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  • replying to u/TheMau: Sendo, on 6th and 31st. Went on Friday, had the 10 courses for 2 ppl each, plus 2 pcs al la cart and a bottle of sake for $220 including tip. Sushi was out of this world.

    Went to Hatsuhana for dream boxes and was disappointed with the fish quality.

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  • If you just want straight up delicious, higher quality fish, Hatsuhana is it (much different price point, though).

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