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Ooki Sushi
$$ · Sushi

1575 3rd 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

Ooki Sushi 8.4
Upper East Side-Yorkville
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Ooki Sushi is a long-running Yorkville standby pairing a clubby, dimly lit dining room with a sprawling sushi menu and full bar. Locals use it for dependable rolls, sashimi platters, and sake or cocktails, especially at lunch and early dinners when the neighborhood crowd packs the booths.
Must-Try Dishes: Red Snapper Ceviche, O-Toro Tataki, Yellowtail Jalapeño Roll
Scores:
Value: 8.5 Service: 7.8 Consistency: 8.2 Food Quality: 8.7 Atmosphere: 6.5 Cultural Relevance: 8
What makes it special: A high-volume neighborhood sushi workhorse with a full bar and expansive menu.
Who should go: Groups and locals wanting reliable sushi and sake.
When to visit: Weekday lunches or early evenings before peak weekend crowds.
What to order: Red Snapper Ceviche, O-Toro Tataki, Yellowtail Jalapeño Roll.
Insider tip: Target lunch specials or early-bird dinners for the best value-to-portion ratio.