Delivery
Yes
Sushi of Gari 46 in New York
Categories
Location on the map
New York, New York County, New York, US
Service options
Takeaway
Yes
Dine-in
Yes
Health and safety
Reservations required
Yes
Temperature check required
Yes
Staff wear masks
Yes
Staff get temperature checks
Yes
Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits
Yes
Highlights
Great tea selection
Yes
Popular for
Lunch
Yes
Dinner
Yes
Solo dining
Yes
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible lift
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible car park
No
Offerings
Alcohol
Yes
Beer
Yes
Healthy options
Yes
Wine
Yes
Dining options
Dinner
Yes
Dessert
Yes
Seating
Yes
Amenities
Gender-neutral toilets
Yes
Toilets
Yes
Atmosphere
Cosy
Yes
Upmarket
Yes
Crowd
Tourists
Yes
Planning
Dinner reservations recommended
Yes
Accepts reservations
Yes
Usually a wait
Yes
Payments
Debit cards
Yes
Credit cards
Yes
Phone: +1 212-957-0046
Site: https://www.sushiofgari.com/rest...
Site: https://www.sushiofgari.com/rest...
Opening hours
- Monday:Closed
- Tuesday:5–9:45PM
- Wednesday:5–9:45PM
- Thursday:5–9:45PM
- Friday:5–9:45PM
- Saturday:5–9:45PM
- Sunday:Closed
Comments (199)
Excellent, fresh high quality traditional japanese sushi. Service is outstanding and staff is very attentive. If you are a fan of Sake their selection of high end sake is worth the trip.
Best sushi I have ever had with excellent soup and appetizers. Outstanding place for a really special occasion but not somewhere most people could afford to come regularly. My wife had tempura which was also excellent. Friendly classy service. We had a reservation which looked like it was a good idea on a Saturday before a show.
Most definately one of the best sushi nights of my life... Was on a trip and wanted to try some non italian sushi, went for this place and was surprised by the quality! Excellent fish, amazing service and mood. Loved every single piece, even those that I usually avoid (urchin) because I thought I didnt like the taste. I have no idea what kind of magic they use but they changed my mind about so many kinds of fish :PWould come again but Im from Italy so... Gotta wait a bit longer for another visit! I tried reserving another spot for omakase but the place was sold out (even for myself alone, was travelling alone), so get a spot in advance, dont wait for last minute booking!(visited the place in November 2016)
The quality sushi in NYC! The hospitality of a Japanese waitress that serve for our table was amazing!(Sorry forgot her name🥺)
The only sushi place I go to in the city! Also I think the 46th location is the best Sushi of Gari location out of all. The omakase is amazing. Quality ingredients, super fresh seafood, and really nice staff! Make sure to always book to sit at the bar, so you get to see your food being prepared by the chef, its pretty amusing.
Had such an amazing meal there. You have to sit at the sushi counter and do omakase. Heres what I ate in order of what they served me.Red snapper saladSea bass with lemon saltYellowtail jalapeño sauceSalmon marinated with soyToroSautéed white fishHorse mackerelMiso marinated black codBaked oysterTuna tofu sauceSalmon tomatoBonitoUniSmoked trout with apple sauceMackerel with sesameBbq toroSpicy scallop handrollScallopShrimp tempura roll (I ordered from server)Yes I was super full. My bill was 250 a person including tax and tip and I didnt order alcohol.17 pieces, a hand roll, and 1 cut roll. Welcome to nyc.If you want a deal, dont go here, go to sushi by bou (12 pieces for $50 and the sushi is unbelievable)
A high-end sushi place with interesting chefs speciality sushi definitely worth of trying. I also liked the dumplings and other non-sushi dishes. Not a cheap place but worth it. The place is a bit noisy when full of people, but the atmosphere was vibrant and cosy. Helpful personnel who kindly recommended good wine pairing.
Best sushi I’ve tasted in my whole life all around the world. West uptown small restaurant but always full. Excellent service. I had a seat at the bar and was served until I wanted to stop. It just kept getting better. I said to myself:”just one more!” until I couldn’t have anymore! Each was better than the last one. Amazing the red snapper, fluke with quail egg, salmon with stewed tomato, yellowtail with jalapeño, amazing toro and really good dessert,which is usually difficult to find. Very expensive but worth every penny
This is a splurge of all sushi splurges. Omikase is the way to go, but beware they dont actually tell you when theyre finished serving so it can get out of hand very quickly. Theres also a separate roll menu that they dont give you until you ask. That is definitely much more economical. Loved the tuna platter and the fluke.
I live in the neighbourhood but never visited this place so decided to give it a try last Sunday night. When I tried making a reservation on Opentable, it required credit card details with a threat of $25 charge for a no-show. Red flag! But given tables were available for anytime in the next hour, I opted for a walk-in since it was only a 10 minute walk from me anyway. To my surprise, when I showed up, the hostess told me they cant sit me at a table given they are fully booked despite the fact that the place was 80% empty! I asked for a manager and pulled up the Opentable app for him that showed plenty of availability. However he could not provide any explanation of why they cant sit us at the table. Red flag #2! Long story short, they sat our party of 2 at the bar. We opted for their most expensive special sushi and sashimi combo on the menu. But the food was mediocre at best. It tasted fishy, no pun untended, and did not seem super fresh. The fish selection was not too impressive either (no uni, no unagi, no rare/unique fish types). Red flag #3! We left pretty disappointed given the check-in experience and food was quality for the high price tag charged. I will not be returning to this place again despite being a huge sushi fan and living nearby. If you want really great sushi and customer service in Hells Kitchen area, just walk up to Columbus Circle and enjoy Blue Ribbon! They dont take reservations through Opentable but are so worth the wait, if any!!
Had an amazing omakase experience when I visited NY. The price roughly starts from $120 for 12 pieces and we finished at around 14 pieces. And I’d say all 14 of them were all DELICIOUS and price worthy!
Food was average overall. Ambiance/dining room was terrible. We were seated by the entrance and sectioned off to the rest of the restaurant. Definitely felt more like a hole in the wall spot than a nice restaurant. Service was attentive and friendly.
This redefined what I think of a sushi experience. Not necessarily the most amazing decor, but absolutely the most amazing cuisine.From the appetizer to the final dish this was exquisite.
One of the greatest sushi places in New York!MAKE SURE YOU ASK FOR THE IPAD THAT HAS THE SPECIAL SUSHI PIECES TO ORDER. if you don’t order the special pieces it’s like you haven’t really visited sushi of gari 😄
Absolutely incredible. My favorites were definitely the fatty tuna roll and the tuna with puréed tofu nigiri. Always great service and very fresh fish!
Large cuts of quality fish. Menu is expensive but worth it, everything was delicious. Wait staff is very attentive and nice.
Great fish and a non-traditional approach to fish and flavor. The setting is upscale, small and warm. Very attentive service and nice offerings.
Went here with my daughter before a Broadway show. The things we had were solid - not exceptional but a cut above the average sushi place. The staff were really friendly and attentive - perhaps it felt like they were rushing us along at times, but that might have also been because they get a lot of pre-theater diners like us, so I didnt mind. I got the Garis Special Sushi, where each piece has its own unique preparation with toppings, sauces, etc. They were creative and interesting although, again, not necessarily exceptional. I will say the prices were surprisingly reasonable given the location on Restaurant Row near Times Square. And it doesnt feel touristy inside. Id go back. (P.S.: The dessert special of green tea cheesecake with green tea whipped cream, green tea ice cream, and green tea powder was amazing!!)
Wonderfully inventive sushi. Highly recommend you order the “greatest hits” sushi platters to try the chef’s creations.
Omakase and sake pairings dinner was great! A balanced combination of nigiri and sashimi, done creatively and well paired various sakes. Great!
Wonderful place. We sat at the bar and the chef gave us sushi. We told them what we didnt like and the rest was a surprise. So fresh I could hear the ocean!!
Tasty sushi. Staff are very tentative and knowledgeable with the food being served. Tempura starter, special sashimi set and a large house sale came to $120 incl tip. Nice for special occasions.
Had omakase here... mixed feelings, on one hand all sushi courses were delicious and carefully made by our chef, on the other hand, all materials used were very ordinary with nothing fancy (all local fish, and all common varieties) and nothing innovative (except they put warm meshed tomato on salmon which looked innovative but didn’t necessarily make it tasty). And the chefs were also making sushi for takeouts in the meantime....We’d be happy if they charge less than 80 dollars each, which would be what the courses actually worth. But the price they charged was similar to other way better omakases we had in other better known sushi restaurants.
Probably the best sushi restaurant in New York City. Ive visited two different locations of Sushi of Gari and both, including Sushi of Gari 46, exceeded my expectations. Go for the chef special to try something you would not normally order and be delighted.
Amazing. Very inventive and unique experience. Gari’s approach was to make his own sauces for sushi to avoid people using soy sauce and cancelling out the taste of incredible sushi. I would absolutely return and try other locations as well. Would definitely recommend the Gari’s Special or the Omakase and mostly stick to sushi or sashimi here vs rolls.
The best sushi I have ever experienced! The 8 sushi from Chefs lunch is organized in a unique way to tease your tongue.
Ehh. The omakase was interesting in presentation but ultimately the flavors were nothing special. The saki was excellent. Given the absolutely eyewatering price tag, however, i would never come back. Simply not worth what they charge as high quality fish is basically a commodity in this area. At half the price, 3.5 stars, at current pricing, 2.5
Way too expensive for the quality and flavor of food. The waiter is constantly trying to up sell us to buy more and buy the expensive version. Very disappointed and in disbelief that this place was rated 4.4 when we ate here.
Omakase was fantastic and wait staff was incredible. Quite expensive but you get what you pay for.
Pioneer of fusion sushi flavors never disappoints. 🍣
The signature sushi was very unique and had good service and clean. If you want real Japanese food i would go there
One of the OGs. With how expensive sushi has gotten in the city, the $140 omakase feels like pretty good value
The woman in the front was very rude. I’ve been to many NYC restaurants. Have never been treated so rudely. Needless to say , I won’t be going back. Try Sushi-seki next door. Delicious food and amazing staff!!
Absolutely the best meal I have ever had in my entire life. Omakashi all the way!
If youve never been here, treat yourself to the Omakase. Each piece of sushi is hand made just for you. You eat one at a time and pay for however many you eat. It is not cheap, so be warned. For two people to fill up and a bottle of Saki, we dropped $500. Which we would normally never do, but this place came highly recommended. Sit at the bar so you can watch them make your food, super fun to watch. The best sushi Ive ever eaten and one of the best meals of my life.
Great sushi. Fresh great service, excellent selection
The sushi was melt-in-your-mouth good. The service was lovely. And considering the location, the prices were quite good. I had a salad with a delicious onion dressing. The salad was beautiful and more than the expected iceberg lettuce that you usually get at a sushi place. I also had some sushi a la carte and it was all good, really fresh and tender.
One of the most delicious experiences. Loved it from start to finish. Great service and hospitality.
We enjoyed a meal for four on a Friday night. We were seated immediately (we had reservations), and the service remained prompt and attentive throughout the evening. The sushi was excellent, as fresh as can be and nicely prepared. The only reason for less than 5 stars is that my wifes omakase meal (the most expensive item on the menu) was brought out in three flights of four pieces, where in her past experience it was served one piece at a time. Perhaps this was because we were at a table, or a concession to having others who ordered different, less elaborate meals. But it would have been nice to either have a choice or to be forewarned. Still, a nice, trendy experience.
Inventive, fusion sushi in a crowded location.Obviously, it was my mistake to come to Time Square and expect a less chaotic atmosphere. The service was thoughtful and they even asked if we had a show to go to. Probably so they can get you your food faster and send you on your merry way.Im not the biggest fan of fusion nigiri so this rating is heavily of personal taste. For the price that we paid, there are so many other omakase places in Manhattan that offer a more serene dining experience.
Simply amazing food and service. One of the best sushi dinners Ive ever had.
An absolutely unbelievable experience. I mean probably one of the best meals in my life time.Our chef, Yoshi, was truly great. He described each course fantastically and out of 16 pieces, there was not ONE that disappointed. I was introduced to so many different flavors textures and combinations. The service was amazing and I cannot wait to go back.Yoshi, you are amazing.
Expensive and worth every penny. Fresh sushi. Wonderful presentation and very good service. Did I mention... Very expensive. One of the few times that a very high bill was matched by the very high quality of the fish. Definitely a good place to put on your list for special occasions. Reservations are absolutely necessary.
Really incredible! More an experience than just dinner. Sushi is creative without forgetting its traditional roots - the balance and excitement of the omakase course makes Gari Sushi one of my go-tos especially when friends and family are visiting. Fantastic food with amazing service.
Just wow. This place has the top tier service, very diligent and polite waiters, and a phenomenal quality in sashimi. I was blown away by the omakase, these chefs know what theyre doing and show every bit of their elegance and skill through what they present you. And the best part is they have otoro! Absolutely worth every penny. Im proud to have had the privilege to visit this restaurant.
I’ve been dining at sushi of gari for almost 17 years now. Started dining at the upper east side location and then started going to the one on 46 street when it opened. I pick my pieces after having the omakase for many years bc I know what pieces I like. It’s always amazing!!! I can honestly say it’s the best sushi I’ve had in the world! I’ve taken friends from all over the world, to this restaurant and they have said the same.
Incredible. More an experience than just dinner. Sushi is creative without forgetting its traditional roots - the balance and excitement of the omakase course makes Gari Sushi one of my go-tos especially when friends and family are visiting. Fantastic food with amazing service.
Brilliant Sushi and Sake! Great stop during intermission. Reservations help, but they can fit you in normally. Service is first class. Try the Sea Urchin best Ive had in a long time.
Some of the best sushi dishes I have ever had. Whether its the fried oyster or the chefs makis (to say nothing of their selection of sakes) you will not be disappointed. Reservations are a must for groups of 2 or more but sitting at the sushi bar is usually pretty easy for a single person.PS they always great you warmly (which surprised me at first!)In a world of mediocre sushi restaurants this Sushi By Gary on 46th truly stands out.
I love this restaurant. They’re best and professional. Nice food, delicious desserts, great servers. It was nice experience. Thanks!
I’m not a fan of sushi; or rather, I wasn’t, until I came here.Many people told me, “good sushi is nothing like regular sushi, like grocery store sushi or all-you-can-eat sushi.” So I decided I would try good sushi once, and if I didn’t like it, then I’d be okay just being a sushi hater for the rest of my life.Some friends took me out to this place, and we each ordered an omakase. The sushi was amazing. Each piece of fish was soft and not slimy at all. It was mouth-temperature, and clean-tasting. I’m not a fan of fishy flavors, but even the pieces I didn’t like per se were still so fresh and didn’t trigger that sense for me. The rice was loosely packed and delicious in its own right, and the swab of wasabi with each fish was delightfully assertive without being aggressive or overwhelming. The rolls were also well-balanced and tasty without tasting like popular clichés of Japanese food.I have to say, I’m a little ruined for sushi now, because I can’t imagine having the cold slimy cuts of my youth when this is what sushi can actually taste like. A few days after that dinner, I woke up craving sushi, and that’s when I knew I could actually say that I like (good) sushi now.
Very good regular sushi. But on special occasions, try the omakase, which literally means leave it up to them. Very pricey, but worth trying at least once. You get the chance to sample sushi that youve never encountered anywhere else, and your mouth will just be mesmerized at the novel culinary experiences.
Outstanding food. Omisake restaurant i.e. you trust the chef to serve whatever he wants. Great thinks come at a price... This place will set you back by a minimum of $150 per head. Worth every single one of it. Some of the sushi just melts in your mouth.
If youre in the touristy, Times Square/Theater District area, this is a good option for sushi. Service is excellent and the sushi is fresh. Your best option is to order the omakase, but your bill can add up depending on how many extra rounds of sushi you order. My only quibble is that they try some unique combinations like a tomato topping on their tuna, but I think it masks the excellent freshness of their fish.
Very solid basic sushi bar and restaurant which feels on the higher end. I had too many of their rolls, but they were all very good. Its not a cheap place, but they serve up proper fish and rice. The service is also top notch.Always feel free to reach out to me on Twitter @joerazz
The chefs Omakase selection was hands down the best sushi I’ve ever had. Quaint restaurant and in an adorable neighborhood. So glad we booked it. Definitely plan to come again next year.
This is a good sushi spot. What really stood out was their attention to detail. Also, how well they treated their customers. Great customer service.
Gari 46 has the best salmon that I’ve ever tasted. The fish here is so incredibly fresh that it WOWed our entire party. This beat out the fish we had in HAWAII! We were also impressed by their wine selection (particularly their Kenzo estate wines). Would highly recommend visiting this place if you’re in the area
Amazing sushi and fantastic service. Highly recommend having staff recommend what to get.
Great sushi, very fresh.Appetizers were very good although the duplings were not the best ones.Service was great, our waiter had great sense of humor. Our dessert was amazing.Definitely coming back.
The sushi is delicious but staff was very rude.
Definitely splurge on the omakase for a delicious and exciting sushi experience - each bite is so carefully assembled with the right texture and innovative flavor combinations! This location is slightly more spacious than the original location on the Upper West side. If possible, get a seat at the sushi bar to watch the chefs work their magic.
I have never had the chance to get to Gari’s until this afternoon. This place is spectacular. You must order the scallop roll and the hand rolled shrimp tempura. You can thank me forever once you have taken my advice. I owe M&A my undying gratitude for introducing me to these two rolls.
Ordered the Omasake menu, got 3 trays of 4 pieces each, only one of the items was intriguing and satisfying, all the other, you could find at any all you can eat sushi places in terms of taste for less than $25 for the entire meal.Extremely disappointed.
The food here was okay, but not good enough quality to justify the higher price. The restaurant had some Japanese staff, but I didnt notice *any* Japanese customers. We ordered traditional sushi and sashimi in a party of two.The miso soup was not too old as it can be in some places, but came with no lid to keep it hot.The sashimi tuna was of the frozen variety, so the texture was not great, as was the case with one of the other varieties of fish; Kind of mushy. The kingfish, and salmon were better, and didnt seem to have been frozen.Their wasabi was salted, probably S&B or House out of a tube. I dont really like salty wasabi.The chef had tried and failed to hide the ugly ends of the tekkamaki by putting them face down, but length of the rolls was uneven, and easily noticeable. This isnt the presentation standard Id expect from a high end Japanese restaurant where much of the eating should be with the eyesTheir serving sizes were well portioned, with a good rice to fish ratio in their nigiri. The nigiri rice seemed fresh.There was complimentary green-tea, and it wasnt oversteeped, so the flavour was good. Our tea was refilled during the meal. There was only one kind of tea, which I found surprising.Overall, a bit disappointed.
Excellent tempura shrimp and udon soup but it was weird that they asked extra charge for tempura sauce. There is a sense of urgency that might make patrons uncomfortable. I felt like I had to leave as soon as I finished eating.
This mid-range sushi restaurant has great service and an even better omakase. Bonus Tip: many of the offerings in the omakase come with non-traditional sauces as sides. Trust the chef, I have found these sauces to be paired perfectly with the dishes.
Easily the best sushi Ive tried in the city so far---though admittedly I havent tried some of the places with months-long waiting lists. The chirashi is amazing and great for sharing with a loved one. The omakase (literally Ill leave it to you, the chefs special) is truly incredible, but be prepared to pay well more than $100 for 12 pieces of nigiri. The wines and sake are almost comically expensive, but you can get a glass of (very tasty!) plum wine for I think $6, if you really want alcohol.
I didnt do the Omakase, but had a few nigiri at the bar and some rolls. Not only were they lighting fast, but the quality of the sushi was through the roof. All the little things (rice flavor, portion or rice, quality wasabi and more) added up to be a great experience with legit and tasty sushi.
Scam sales tactics targeted at tourists. Waitress conveniently barely spoke english. Did not present the regular menu and only sold us the omakase menu, while tables next to us ended up ordering by the piece. The omakase quality was garbage in comparison to other places. Not happy
I have never written any food review but I can more bare to not write one. My husband and I came from Vancouver and had our last meal here tonight after watching the Lion KING. When we got into the resturant we asked for the sushi bar as we saw there was space, they said its not avalible so we took a table. We asked for the omakase and the waitress told us because they are closing soon the sushi will all be in one big plate. Basically we were chowing down 12 piece of sushi in 30 mins and paid $300 for the meal that took 30 mins, faster than food court. The lady beside me had the same meal and was done at the same time...we both were very mad when we left.This meal had left a big taste in my stomach for new york. I can not believe they decided to charge us $300 for that piece of junk and did not even offer us any complimentary.......... redicously.Its not the first time we visited new York. We had a great meal there last time. I am not blaming the waitress but I blame the sushi owner or chef for not stopping the order. What kind of omakase experience is it of you force your customer to finish the meal in 30 mins......and make us pay this kind of money. This restaurant experience is so disappointing to end my trip this way. I would give it 0 star is I can.
We have being there yesterday with our kids 6 and 4 years old. Our kids are nice and happy and they were behaving very nice but even so one of their waiters asked us to manage the kids to stay quiet in a very rude and intimidating way. After that the old Japanese manager stayed close to our table all the time which created a very uncomfortable situation. My wife was feeling so bad and the only reason we stayed is because we needed to feed my son which, by the way, was the reason to go there as he asked and love Japanese food. THE PLACE IS TOTALLY KIDS AVERSE, they try enforcing a fancy atmosphere which is not the case for these restaurant. Instead of a happy family lunch we had a terrible experience. P.S. food is ok and expensive - nothing great.
Come here for the Omakase. Cant speak on the rest of the menu. Really inventive and original sushi and flavor profiles in the Im awake, chef tasting menu. Never had sushi like this ever. Expensive, but worth the experience.
I came here with a friend who raves about the sushi here, but she always does delivery, first time she came to restaurant.Food: salmon with tomato sushi, yellowtail with jalapeño sushi, red snapper salad, fatty tuna and scallion rollGreat selection of sashimi, sushi rolls, etc... The omakase is great (table next to us ordered), looks like a good selection.Service: Slow, slow slow. Took about 10 minutes to get our food menus and get our drink orders. Took forever to get waitress to come over every time.Bottom line, although the food is good, the service + missing menu items sour the experience for me. There are plenty of good Japanese places in nyc that cost just as much, Ill go pay them a visit.
Went for the omakase (where you sit it front of the sushi section and eat whatever the sushi master feels like making that day in the order that he deems appropriate). I had a couple sushi that I could cry for. It is an amazing dining experience that worth the money, if you are okay splurging once on this awesome place.
Worth a 25 minute subway ride.My quest for the best sushi in NYC eventually led me here. I ordered the omakase and was not disappointed. I found the overall experience and food to be better than Sushi Yasuda BUT nowhere near the level of Sushi Nakazawa. That being said, rezys are a lot easier to come by here than at Nakazawa so if you want some great sushi and cant wait a month you should definitely give this location a shot.
The same excellent authentic cooked and raw dishes as the other two locations but a younger non-Japanese waitstaff gives a more casual, disjointed experience.Our waitress gave us our bill while we were still dining and suggested a tip amount- both of which I’m certain would never happen at the UES or UWS locations.
The worst Omikase Ive had in 6 countries. And yet, the most expensive. Chef has almost no grasp of the complexities of texture in sushi and sashimi. Quality of protein was exceptionally low and we were repeatedly lied to about what we were being served. Stewed tomatoes slopped on top of spicy tuna.... we paid $400.00 (2 omikase, 1 bottle of 6x markup wine and tip) to suffer.Service was polite and competent.In closing, it was spontaneously said at my table, This is worse than being at work and we are paying to be here. The table next to us nodded vigorously in agreement.
While the sushi is delicious and the fish fresh, it is overpriced, and the staff extremely rude.Spent $100 per pers for ~6 pieces of sushi, fruit and mochis, and some sake; we were rushed out, the waiter took our fruit plate before we finished it; when paying the hefty bill, I tried to keep a simple ball pen for some work I had to do, and the waiter refused for me to take it, telling me I had to come at least 10 times for him to offer me a pen. They were so cheap it made us laugh. Never going there again.
Ive had better sushi at hole-in-the wall places, and lets be clear, the only real difference between Gari and a hole in the wall place is their wine list and their prices.The plates are pretty, but the atmosphere is nothing special. The sushi is incredibly overpriced, and actually wasnt even as good as many take-out places Ive been to.The best part of the meal was the eggplant app. They also strangely dont have rolls on their dinner menu.Nearby sushi thats better: Toyama, Isakawa Mew, AnNam, A canaan
Have had sushi gari last 10 years. Today order was the worse ever. Quality gone. Spicy scallop roll is always great. Terrible today. Be careful going there
Absolutely my FAVORITE sushi restaurant in NYC (and there are a lot of them here!) -- the omakase is like a slice of heaven on a bed of rice... the chef manages to create amazing combos of traditional sushi with toppings/sauces/preparations that turn each mouthful into a gastronomic experience that youll want to savor for a looong time. And the sake selection is pretty damn good too!
I thought there must have been something wrong if the best sushi I had to date in the East Coast was in Boston (as amazing as Oishii Sushi was....).Sushi of Gari changed that ranking and reminded me why NYC is still the food capital of the this country - every piece of delectable sushi really gave melt-in-your mouth a new meaning. Normally I would order the sashimi platter, but the reviews prompted me to order sushi - and it did not disappoint. The flavors were unique and complex - no morsel requiring soy sauce, yet no flavor hiding the delicate taste of the fish.Expensive, yes - but definitely worthwhile if youre looking for top-of-the-line sushi.We ordered one sushi platter (about 8 pieces of sushi + rolls) and the omakase (which we stopped at about 12 pieces of sushi) and the whole thing cost about $120 before tip and tax.
Best omasake in NYC. From the moment you walk in you get the sense that this place is special and that you are about to have a magical gastronomic experience. While the menu is appetizing, be sure to do the omasake and leave it in the chefs capable hands to deliver some of the best sushi you will ever have. Of special note is the sea urchin. It melts in your mouth and taste like buttery foie gras. Omasake dinner for 2 ran about $500 but its worth every penny!
Best tasting sashimi ever. If it were any fresher it would have eaten me. Pleasant decor in a basement space. Not much to look at on the outside, but very nice inside.
Took my mom to this location for her birthday before a Broadway show, and it was even nicer than their original location! Same superb service, same delicious roles and signature pieces, with significantly more space and a very nice set up.
I didnt get the Omakase, but I got the Sushi Special which has the pre-seasoned sushi. Not as fancy as the Omakase but a little bit more affordable.The service was great, they were attentive, although a lot of focus given to sake. If you ask nicely, theyll even bring you samples to taste.
The omakase is definitely a must try. A bit expensive, but the ingredients are incredibly fresh. The sear toro almost melts in your mouth. The meal is about $90 for a 12 piece sushi set, but its definitely worth the experience. Other than the omakase, their tuna samplers is also a good choice.Sushi of Gari 46 is medium-sized of their three Manhattan locations. Good for small groups (2 to 6 people).
Sushi of Gari 46 is a very high level resturant for the quality of food. We took two omakase menu, so the chef invented the menu at the moment, thats what omakase means. Every single piece of sushi was an emotional trip, the freshness of food was clear in the mouth. Every dishes were explained by the waiter. The equilibrium of the taste was the secret of the diner. Amazing. At the end we ate 7 fish-based pieces as appetizer, 6 pieces of sashimi, 8 pieces of sushi and 2 extra pieces of sushi (not included in the omakase menu). There are few tables (maybe 10) and one counter, for this reason is better to take a reservation to be sure to eat here. The price to eat is high but its worth the money. The rate is 4,5 but its not possible to do it so I gave 4. Go for Gari, go.
Easily the best sushi in all of NYC. You absolutely have to order the omakase. Every sushi piece comes with a bespoke handmade topping that perfectly compliments the fish. The salmon with roasted tomato topping is possibly the best fish in the world
A gentle stream of premium sake will float a merry parade of decadent sushi off to the place where hunger is preferable over your next few meals.Prepare to be ruined! You may suffer a loss of appetite for a few days following this transcendental experience.
Avoid the Omakase. Worse sushi experience ever. Broken and poorly presented fish over dry rice. Miso soup never arrived. We rejected half the plate and they still charged us for the whole lot. Terrible.
Arrived after theatre, 10:15pm, and had suhsi & tempura shrimp & vegetables. Terrific. Service lovely. Restaurant was about half filled so noise level was perfect and we didnt have to make new friends.
A great, great experience. You wont be disappointed. The omakase, although $80 or so, is the BEST SUSHI IVE EVERY HAD. Im talking right up there with the Tsukiji market in Tokyo which was also incredible. I can almost say it was worth every penny & Im looking forward to going back.
Out of this world .The best sushi your palate can NOT imagine.., but dont worry, Mr. Sugio thought about it.Creative .Artistic.Passionate .Off the beaten track .Bold.Like nothing else.Amazing service, unforgettable expirince.Its so good , you dont care how much it cost, because Its done from the heart .My one and ONLY NY choice for sushi.Thank you Madstoshi !Albert Einsthien - physicsMicheal Jordan - basketballMasatoshi Sugio - sushi.Thank you !
Very good quality + probably the best miso soup I ever had incl. amazing tofu.Price was a bit too high though and I left still hungry.
Excellent fresh fish. Not easy to get into so book in advance. The menu is a little short but feel free to order what you really want.
This place went downhill in a hurry. They somehow charged far more for sushi than in the past and for much worse quality. The rice, fish, and flavor combinations were all off. Avoid at all costs.
Great and delicious sushi. Over priced for the chef selection menu
Sushi was good, service could be nicer
Technically 3.5 but well round up since this review is based on delivery and this isnt the original location. Before you scoff, roll your eyes, or otherwise want to throw sass at these circumstances, I would, respectfully, point out that Hatsuhana proves that you can judge a sushi restaurant by its delivery (AS IF IT WERE A BOOK AND DELIVERY ITS COVER); also, _no sensible person should or will schlep to the UES just to experience the original_ (because, among other things, its not 2006).My order hit the high points of a standard order. Their rice is fairly good and does elevate everything. However, the fish was somewhat mediocre for what I was expecting and the torotaku was, frankly, a little gross.
Yuuum sushi and rolls. Even miso soup was exceptional. Service is hyper friendly and fast! Great place to have Japanese food in New York City. Reserve a table.
A weird combination of playful mediocre sushi and casual ambiance. Its a laid back place with decent food. However, the lack of quality and finesse doesnt justify the cost.
Simply excellent sushi. Great flavors, innovative combinations, great service and very nice place. The ice cream is also to be tasted.
It lost 2 star on a clam dish. It’s a fish soup with one little neck clam in it.I’m sorry but for a restaurant at this level to serve a fish broth that bland and a clam that chewy it’s not justifiable.On the other and the monkfish liver dish was fantastic.
Great sushi selection but Tuna of Gary should have only 2 pieces of Spicy tuna. They only offer hot green tea so dont understand why someone put in description wide tea selection
Had an excellent time. Its pricey but also a rather nice experience. Usable selection of vegetarian sushi.
Imitation crab meat. 4 rolls and appetizer $72, wasn’t expecting imitation crab. At the end the waitresses tried to take the ticket many times while it was being signed. Not best service or produce for the price.
Spacious place, amazing salmon/avo roll, beautiful plates, friendly staffRecommended ✨
The sushi is really good, exceptional and unique but it will set you back a few bucks. You might have to pawn your watch to eat here
Amazing sushi place!! My fiancé and I had recently been to Japan and those sushi were one of the closest that weve eaten since our return. Many are elevated versions of traditional sushi.
The Omakase did not disappoint. It was definitely the best sushi I’ve ever had. Quite possibly the best meal I’ve ever had.
The Omakase was good, but not the best in NYC. Not even top 5. A friend of mine really likes it though, so worth a shot, but there were some inconsistencies and I guess I didnt get the wow I was expecting from places like this.
Spectacular food. Even better service. The sushi chefs are super cool.Glad I wasnt paying. Ouch...
Both me and my friend were there on feb 7th 18, and both found ourselves with stomach virus on feb 9th. (We didn’t eat in any other place together). He had to be hospitalized. Taste was ok but doesn’t worth the days off work.
I ordered a few hundred of dollars of food for my office from this place at 11:15AM. Did not receive the order it until AFTER 2PM! I am also a whopping 3 blocks from this restaurant! The hot food I ordered was cold. The hostess on the phone with me was rude when I called to ask where the food was, and put me to who I assumed to be some sort of a manager was very rude, and unapologetic! NEVER ORDERING FROM THIS PLACE AGAIN!
Not my favorite style of sushi. Was good but wasnt great. More of a place for people who like roles. I like my sushi simple i guess.
We only had Maki and it was awesome. Service was super quick. Price was decent. 5/5 would go again. Tip try the sticky rice with ice desert
Great imagination behind this little culinary wonder. The fusion sushi dishes kept coming and the flavor combinations were palate pleasing. We were referred by a friend who definitely hit the mark.
Food and service is great, but if you want something even better, GO TO SUSHI KATSUEI, its the BEST japanese omakase in New York hands down. (Im not paid to say this lol)
Really enjoyed the sashimi Omakase, every sashimi piece with its own topping. Service was excellent, and the place wasnt very crowded (on a Thursday lunch).
My preferred sushi bar in NYC. Omakase is a must of the nigiri enthusiasts. Love the thousand crep cake with green tea for dessert.
This is a good sushi place, service is good and staff are knowledgable. I recommend the omakase menu, high quality sushi for a reasonable price.
It was easily close to, if not the best sushi I ever had in my entire life. Great service and since coming here, its tough to eat sushi elsewhere!
Midtown wests neighborhood sushi bar makes one glad to be a New Yorker, because one probably has to travel thousands of miles in any direction to find a neighborhood fishery like this one. Pop in and have a taste of Tokyo, absent the irradiated water.
The best sushi I have ever had. Taste, ingredients, environment... Perfect!
What a bad place! While we were waiting our food the waitress come and say we most order more food to proceed because they have a minimum amount and we said we would try some food first and then order more if we liked it and they say no, and decided to go. Very poor service!
The food was wonderful high quality. But it felt rushed. The waiter repeatedly reminded us to order our next course. Otherwise excellent.
Fresh fish, good sauce, the salmon with tomato nigiri was amazing. Personally found the omakase a bit boring, should have gone with ala carte
Very rude host. Made us rush our dinner although the place was empty. We ordered a few signature dishes that came out very sloppy. The food used to be delicious, now its just expensive
Great food and great service!
Price wise I felt that it wasnt the worst, however the sushi is ok, nothing special, seki blows this place out the box
The owners have no ethics serving the tasteless scraps they serve as “omakase”. I’d be embarrassed to serve such disappointing mush. I feel robbed.
Such an amazing tucked away little spot with fantastic service and delicious food! The sushi is so delectable!!!
I loved it ❤️😍👍Not a thing wrong - authentic Japanese /NYC experience - Make sure that you get reservations or book a table on OpenTable 🗽
Fantastic sushi, convenient to the theater district. As good as it gets. Offered us a childrens omakaze selection.
Amazing place we love it
Got a last minute reservation for my fiancée’s birthday. Great experience and excellent sushi. Can’t be it!!!
Service and sushi were great. A reservation is a good idea but not required.
Best sushi in the City!! I love,love, love it. Sushi plate special, banana bread pudding, wonderful!
Sushi is good but its a bit pricey. Dont mind paying for great sushi but this is just good sushi.
Great sushi lunch but i will definitely be back for a omakaze experience.
Fabulous vegetarian sushi. The vegetable sushi platter entree is a little expensive but totally worth it in my opinion.
Was really good sushi and sashimiStrict resturant though. Ie they have to take the permission from the chef of where should I be seated ,,,, strange
Spectacular food. Even better service. The sushi chefs are super cool.
Great sushi place. They do all the thinking and preperation for you. You just have to relax and eat.
The food is very good, we had some extremely interesting dishes.On the other hand, service is poor and condescending and a renovation is required.
Friendly staff, service was really quick. Food was pretty good. It gets busy so come before 6 pm
Easily one of the top 2 sushi restaurants Ive been to. Trust the chef.
Get over the fact that you cannot dip the fish in soy. Every piece is seasoned uniquely. One of the treats of the city
Very high quality sushi and excellent service. Loved it!!
Was such a pleasant experience!
I went with my wife to celebrating the mother’s day. Very good service and delicious food!
Good food but very pricey felt as if staff were trying to rush us out the door as well.
Excellent. We really enjoyed it. Only reason I didnt give 5 stars was the high price
Delicious food. great service. Great ambiance just perfect place for dinner of any kind
It is extremly pricey. But it is a once in a lifetime experience. Take atleast 200$ with you.Lovely
Intensely amazing Omakase at the sushi bar that takes me to another universe of delicious bliss.
I love tuna and they have some of the best seasoned tuna nigiri I have ever had...
Favorite sushi ever and Gari is my favorite sushi chef going back to his old Eisay days.
The service is perfect and the food is delicious but better to have a reservation befor u come coz its so busy
This place is insanely good. The salmon and tomato sushi is ridiculous. Must have.
The sushi quality is high, the fish is fresh, but the service is not perfect.
Great authentic sushi, a bit pricey but you do get quality food.
Its interesting place, a lot of flavors on the sushi
Best sushi in the world. You must as for sushi master Toyo!!!
Consistently good sushi
Not bad but youre paying Manhatten prices for okay dishes.
Always great omakase and the mille crepes dessert is one of my favorite
Incredibly delicious and reasonably priced for restaurant row in the theatre district.
I have been to this place a couple of times and I just loved it. The Chefs are amazing!
Exceptional taste, should have requiers slightly more attention from the chef for being perfect
Im down. Its a nice change of pace from traditional sushi omakase.
Good sushi but not the best sushi of gari location in nyc...
Pricey but if you want a meal for a special occasion, then you could chose this place.
Just had a recommendation by the staff there. Loved it. You should try too!
Good sushi fusion food, nice and friendly staff
Omakase is amazing. Sake selection quite good too.
Really good fresh sushi. Reasonable prices.
Wonderful, quick service and very good sashimi.
The food is incredible as theservice
Good selection omakase sushi. Pricey
This is real sushi. Every time I am in NYC I stop by for some Omakase.
One of the best sushi Ive tried
Outstanding quality of food and service.
THE only place worthy of 5 stars for sushi in NY
Bring 7 credit cards and be prepared to mortgage your home for GREAT food.
Unique experience
Every delicious piece of sushi melts in my mouth....Yummmmmmmmm!
Total reviews rating 4.4
199 Reviews for Sushi of Gari 46 2023:
Review №1
2022-02-17DELICIOUS!!My husband and I made a reservation for 2 at 6pm on a Wednesday night. I highly recommend making reservations because they can get busy.The servers were very attentive and knowledgeable. Everything was super clean and the sushi was really fresh. I thought the price point was very affordable. We did a-la-carte and thought that it was totally worth the price.We ordered the Gari Special which consisted of 8 different fish. Each were all tender and fresh. They were also with soy sauce and wasabi so we were advised not to dip it in additional wasbai/soy sauce. Each bite was delicious and the fish were melt in my mouth good.Their cut rolls were SO good. I kept reaching for more and more even if I was so full. My favorite was the Fatty Tuna roll with scallions. I could probably eat that every day.ALSO, their uni from Japan was delicious!!! It wasnt very fishy compared to other places that get them from a lower quality place. Their uni was creamy and rich in flavor.OK- I honestly had a really great time at Sushi of Gari. Price point was good, sushi was fresh, the servers were super attentive, overall a really great time.I cant wait to go back for some more of their Fatty Tuna roll.
Review №2
2022-04-07My girlfriend and I came here on a whim, and we were not disappointed. We loved this place. The waitress was very attentive & made for a pleasant night out. This place is unique, and I highly recommend it to anybody! We even got lucky & made friends with the table beside us for the night.An amazing restaurant with amazing food, I would recommend this restaurant to any and everybody! It’s amazing, with swift service.Will be returning! The waitress is very informative which made the experience that much better! 10/10.Note: They don’t accept Discover, only VISA.
Review №3
2022-04-24This is one of those places, we are Omakase, it’s probably the way to go.Here are a few pictures from this evening.The fatty tuna was amazing, and so was the salmon. The eel was wow 😮, and my only regret was there was no more octopus 🐙 🤷🏻♂️The seaweed salad and the miso soup 🥣 amazing 🤩All in all - fantastic evening
Review №4
2022-02-19The tuna of gari is a staple, with 6 different tuna nigiri plus a roll. The eel avocado roll and nigiri are very strong, as is anything with their tofu sauce. This is the original modern Omakase, and while there are better options if you want to spend over $100, this is still a great spot for the $50-$80 range
Review №5
2021-12-02This is probably the best restaurant option in the Theatre District 🎭. The buildout is of a very traditional sushi restaurant: brightly lit, clean and cozy. The sushi is extremely fresh and delicious. Our server was attentive and was meticulous in arranging our plates on the table so that we could comfortably share our sushi, sashimi and sake. Everything was executed perfectly and we were in-and-out in time for our show!
Review №6
2022-06-02Nothing short of spectacular every time. Recommend the Omakase if it’s your first time. You won’t be disappointed. Very eclectic menu of sushi dishes. A wonderful experience. I enjoy all their locations.
Review №7
2021-07-23I have to say I was very disappointed with them after all these years of going to this restaurant. Ive been to all of their locations since more than 8 years ago or so and I used to love them. I haven’t been there for over a year and decided to stop by as Covid situation is calming down, and ended up to be the last time I will ever visit. Service was unbelievably terrible. Waitress was keep pushing us to make decision (though we didn’t take that long) and even asked us to forcefully finish the pieces so she can put next plate instead of her making observation to judge the right timing to bring next dish. Made mistake in the order as well. Quality of sushi itself went down in my opinion as well. There were half cooked rice mixed in the sushi rice which should never happen. Fishes were ok but Uni was very so so. I understand it’s not a top sushi restaurant though it’s not that casual either. I expect better quality and service for $125 for 12 piece omakase.
Review №8
2022-02-21Great wine and great food. Very nice service too. Really enjoyed our visit.
Review №9
2022-04-17If you like Japanese fusion then this gem is the best sushi spot in the world. If youre looking for fancy imported fish with wasabi only then this is not the place for you. I literally have the entire omakase menu saved on my phone and I chase similar ingredients around the world. It is that delicious! The torched salmon with tomato onion relish is the best piece of sushi Ive had in my life. I enjoy this place more than three star Michelin sushi spots any day of the week.
Review №10
2022-03-09What an amazing sushi spot!Perfectly attentive staff and fish so fresh you forget you are in NYC.Highly recommend the tuna selection and Gari Special. Almost every table I could see ordered the Gari Special. Essentially a sampler platter of 8 sushi pieces prepared how Chef Gari intends for the best flavor combo. From there you can decide what you like best but you’ll find all of them delicious and you end up ordering another Gari Special.