ZipPicks Awards
Best Sushi in Belmont & Fordham
Master Critic Review
Sake II
8.1
Vibes:
Comfort Food Classics
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Quick Bites Champions
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Sake II is a long-running Japanese spot off Arthur Avenue offering a full sushi menu plus hibachi-style entrées and bento boxes. It’s a dependable choice for locals who want sit-down rolls and teriyaki without leaving the Belmont stretch they already know.
Must-Try Dishes:
Rainbow Roll, Godzilla Roll, Sake II Special Roll
Scores:
Value: 8
Service: 7.4
Consistency: 7.8
Food Quality: 8.3
Atmosphere: 6.1
Cultural Relevance: 7.3
What makes it special: Neighborhood Japanese restaurant where classic rolls share space with hibachi and bento.
Who should go: Arthur Avenue regulars wanting everyday sushi and teriyaki.
When to visit: Early dinner before peak takeout and delivery traffic hits.
What to order: Rainbow Roll, Godzilla Roll, a bento box with teriyaki and sushi.
Insider tip: Use bento combinations to sample both sushi and hot dishes in one order.