ZipPicks Awards
Best Sushi in Harlem
Master Critic Review
Maki
8.3
Maki is a compact Japanese cafe near Columbia where grab-and-go sushi, rice bowls, and matcha drinks run fresher and more considered than typical takeout. Students and locals use it as a daytime staple for quick salmon and tuna rolls, rice bowls, and tea when they want something lighter but still filling.
Must-Try Dishes:
Spicy Tuna Roll, Spicy Salmon Don, Sake Ikura Don
Scores:
Value: 8.2
Service: 7.9
Consistency: 8.1
Food Quality: 8.7
Atmosphere: 6.7
Cultural Relevance: 7.6
What makes it special: A sushi-and-bowls cafe where fresher-feeling grab-and-go anchors Columbia’s daytime routine.
Who should go: Students and locals wanting high-upside quick sushi.
When to visit: Weekday lunch before peak campus rush hits hard.
What to order: Spicy Tuna Roll, Spicy Salmon Don, Sake Ikura Don.
Insider tip: Use it as a takeout move before heading into Morningside Park or long study sessions.