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Ikyu
$$$ · Sushi

1718 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10128
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Best Sushi in Upper East Side

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Food Quality 5
Service 5
Atmosphere 5
Value 5
Consistency 5
Cultural Relevance 5

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Master Critic Review

Ikyu 8.3
Upper East Side-Yorkville
Vibes: Date Night Magic Quick Bites Champions Trendy Table Hotspots Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Ikyu is a family-owned sushi and Asian-fusion spot where tri-color sushi, specialty rolls, and generous lunch deals anchor a compact, modern room. It’s the move when you want cleaner-feeling rolls and chirashi at fair Upper East Side prices, either for dine-in or frequent delivery.
Must-Try Dishes: Tri-Color Sushi, Volcano Roll, Chirashi Bowl
Scores:
Value: 8.4 Service: 8 Consistency: 8.2 Food Quality: 8.6 Atmosphere: 6.6 Cultural Relevance: 7.8
What makes it special: A modern, family-run sushi shop known for fresh rolls and strong lunch sets.
Who should go: Locals wanting solid sushi without omakase pricing.
When to visit: Weekday lunch specials or early dinners before the rush.
What to order: Tri-Color Sushi, Volcano Roll, chirashi bowl.
Insider tip: Use the multi-roll lunch combos to sample specialty rolls at a discount.