NYC-Best Sushi spots
 

I am trying to find a sushi spot for Saturday March 5th for two. We are two girls looking for good sushi with a great atmosphere and of course good drinks. What are your recommendations? How long is the wait usually at Blue Ribbon Sushi? What are your other recos that we would be able to get a reservation with only two weeks notice?

I think most of the better sushi restaurtans are located in neighborhoods, so they are not really posted here, but here are some of our favs.

We LOVE Minado, on 32nd between 5th and Madison, all you can eat for $13 for lunch, including hand rolls, lots of salads, soups, hot and cold buffet and it even includes desert, (the cream puffs are heavenly).

Mishima is also a fav, on Lex Ave and 31st St, and around the corner is Iron Chef on 3rd.

We used to live on Lex and 29th so we would eat sushi at either place at least once a week.

Minado, we were there last week and am always amazed at the freshness of the food and the variety.

Have a great time while you are here.

If atmosphere is a critical element in your Saturday night plans, look no further than <b>Sushi Samba</b> on 7th Avenue near Bleecker.

As indicated above, many if not most of the &quot;best&quot; sushi restaurants are in neighborhoods and lack the &quot;great atmosphere&quot; and &quot;good drinks&quot; you're seeking.

Trust me -- Sushi Samba.

www.sushisamba.com

Thanks for the recs... We have Sushi Samba in Chicago so I would rather not go there. If you have any other suggestions even if they are in neighborhoods......let me know.

If you want a good, neighborhood spot with good-but-not-great sushi at reasonable prices, I suggest Mizu (on 20th bwtn Bway and Park, I think, can't remember for sure off the top of my head). Young, boisterous crowd (the type of place that won't kick you out for sake bamming).

On the other end of the spectrum, a slew of expensive, trendy , hyper-designed Japanese fusion places have opened recently. EN, Matsuri, Ono, etc. They all have some sort of sushi, although the sushi isn't really the point. Just depends on the type of atmosphere you are looking for.

We have had very good sushi at Kum Gang San in the Korean district. The ambiance is also lovely and authentic and they offer many dishes other than sushi, as well.

http://www.igougo.com/planning/journ...ialty%20Dining

Bond St is pricey, but great. Or you could try Nobu. You could also pay $300 - $500 per person at Masa :)

I think we are leaning towards Matsuri. Which is better Matsuri or Bondst? I have seen some bad reviews on Bond St and awesome on Matsuri.

Jewel Bako, Matsuri and Megu.

Of those three, I would say Megu is the best. ((Y))

Ooo. I forgot about Matsuri. I would go there, I think. And it's near the Meatpacking district bars if you want to go out afterwards.
Here are reviews for both Bondst and Matsuri from New York magazine:
http://www.newyorkmetro.com/pages/details/9511.htm
http://www.newyorkmetro.com/pages/details/2151.htm
They may be outdated, though, so may want to look at the readers' reviews sections also.