Sushi Yasaka
- 251 W. 72nd St., New York, 10024, United States
- 25 - 60 USD • Japanese, American
Take Away
Maybe the tempura options will need to wait, but the rest of the menu is offered for pick-up or delivery daily.
Sushi Yasaka
- 251 W. 72nd St., New York, 10024, United States
- 25 - 60 USD • Japanese, American
MICHELIN Guide’s Point Of View

There are no decorative distractions at this efficient if spare sushi-ya located a few steps below street level. The simple space offers three rows of tables, unadorned white walls, a well-lit counter in the rear and is warmed-up by enthusiastic servers. Devoted customers know the draw here is not atmosphere, but the quality and excellent value food.
Fish can be surprisingly luscious, especially the salmon, which has a remarkably clean finish and great salty note. The medium fatty tuna needs nothing more than a kiss of soy sauce. A 12-course "omakase" might also include giant clam, uni, sea eel, fluke, smelt roe, and for dessert, tamago. The kanto soba is excellent too, with a rich soy-bonito broth brimming with scallions, seaweed and a fish cake.
- ‹ The MICHELIN Plate: Good cooking
- ò Simple restaurant