YASAKASUSHI · WEST 72ND ST

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Chefs at work behind the Yasaka sushi counter

Ask anyone
on the Upper West Side.

Just don’t say who sent you. The doormen know. The dog walkers know. The couple at the corner table has known for years. Now you do too.

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“Super fresh”“Great value”“Best budget omakase”“Worth the wait”

4.8 on OpenTable from 2,800+ reviews;4.6 on Google from 2,000+

“Upper West Siders swear by Yasaka, but it's worth a trip out of the way here if you're after affordable quality sushi.”
The InfatuationHillary Reinsberg
“Great food at very reasonable price and good service. Been bringing family and friends — worth the trip coming from Eastside of the city. Highly recommend”
IreneOpenTable diner, New York
“Always great experience - food is excellent and servers are proficient and kind. … I always recommend people to Sushi Yasaka - and it's a family favorite!”
AnnemarieOpenTable diner, New York
“…great value! Best budget omakase in uws.”
Soraya · OpenTable diner, Portland
“Sushi Yasaka is reasonable given the quality of the fish. Deservedly an UWS institution.”
Westcoastboy181 · Tripadvisor
“Great place with gyoza for the kids and omakase for the parents!”
Rafi · OpenTable diner
“Yasaka is the best sushi I've had on the upper west side, and a worthy visit for those living or staying in the area.”
The Sushi Legend · Blog review
“Good food and worth the wait. Excellent knowledgeable service.”
Ruth Lynn · OpenTable diner, New York
“Stellar service and fun personalities that kept us smiling the whole night.”
The Uni Diaries · Blog review
“Sushi Yasaka is always yummy and the fish is super fresh.”
Yvette · OpenTable diner, New York
“Everything was absolutely DELISH! Highly recommend!”
misopiso S · Tripadvisor
“Always consistent- excellent, fresh and delicious!”
Anne · OpenTable diner, New York
  • Upper West Siders swear by Yasaka, but it's worth a trip out of the way here if you're after affordable quality sushi.
    The InfatuationHillary Reinsberg
  • Great food at very reasonable price and good service. Been bringing family and friends — worth the trip coming from Eastside of the city. Highly recommend
    IreneOpenTable diner, New York
  • Always great experience - food is excellent and servers are proficient and kind. … I always recommend people to Sushi Yasaka - and it's a family favorite!
    AnnemarieOpenTable diner, New York
  • …great value! Best budget omakase in uws.
    SorayaOpenTable diner, Portland
  • Sushi Yasaka is reasonable given the quality of the fish. Deservedly an UWS institution.
    Westcoastboy181Tripadvisor
  • Great place with gyoza for the kids and omakase for the parents!
    RafiOpenTable diner
  • Good food and worth the wait. Excellent knowledgeable service.
    Ruth LynnOpenTable diner, New York
  • Stellar service and fun personalities that kept us smiling the whole night.
    The Uni DiariesBlog review
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A row of chefs working the sushi counter

Pull up a chair. Stay for one more round.

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一品料理

Beyond the sushi

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Lobster balls
Salmon & avocado
Grilled squid
Clams in broth
Steak
Takeaway trays of rolls, nigiri and sides
お持ち帰り

Take it home

Couldn’t get a seat tonight? The same sushi, packed for the walk home.

Order takeawayOr call (212) 496-8460
願い札

Wishes from our wall

Every slip on our wall is a wish, written the old way. Take one with you on the way out.

  • 彌榮IyasakaEver-growing prosperity
  • 千客万来Senkyaku banraiA full house, every night
  • 大漁祈願Tairyō kiganA prayer for a big catch
  • 笑門来福Shōmon raifukuLaughter brings good fortune
  • 一期一会Ichigo ichieTreasure this one meeting
  • 商売繁盛Shōbai hanjōThriving business
  • 無病息災Mubyō sokusaiGood health, always
  • 家内安全Kanai anzenSafety for your family