Kanoyama, East Village
14 people recommendvia r/FoodNYC13 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 13 threads.
What people say, in short
Kanoyama is repeatedly recommended for sushi in the East Village. One local especially likes its set meals and considers them better value than some inexpensive omakase counters. Another customer followed a recommendation, ordered takeout and enjoyed it, while a further diner praises the sushi platter for two. Fans favor it as an alternative to a fixed tasting-menu experience, without promising a particular set or price.
Address
Kanoyama, 175 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10003
At a glance
- Price
- Mid-range
- Best for
- Takeaway
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/worldvampire_sowhat in r/FoodNYC · Jun 2024
Suggests trying Kanoyama's premium set as a stronger entry-level choice than chalkboard omakase spots.
- Recommendsu/AttentionPowerful491 in r/FoodNYC · Jan 2026price
Says Kanoyama is affordable via its sushi sets and remains good, an old East Village spot.
- Recommendsu/Historical-Hair-6597 in r/FoodNYC · Oct 2025
Describes the 2nd Ave and 11th St restaurant as great, noting both omakase and a la carte are offered.
- Recommendsu/No_Weakness_2135 in r/FoodNYC · May 2025taste
A local customer who praises the sushi sets and prefers them to some inexpensive omakase alternatives.
- Recommendsu/bkhalfpint in r/FoodNYC · Jan 2026taste
Says they also favor Kanoyama for its sushi.
- Recommendsu/reezyrice in r/FoodNYC · Feb 2026
Named among spots they consider much better than Nakazawa at a similar price point.
- Recommendsu/TobiasCatsup4 in r/FoodNYC · Dec 2024consistency
Says the sushi platter for two at Kanoyama Sushi reliably pleases.
- Recommendsu/omjy18 in r/FoodNYC · Apr 2024
Has never eaten there but hears it is well regarded.
Show all 13 cited comments
- Recommendsu/AlarmingLet5173 in r/FoodNYC · Sep 2026
Says they ordered takeout here after the suggestion and now love it.
- Recommendsu/Sure-Satisfaction127 in r/FoodNYC · Feb 2026
Includes Kanoyama in a short list of suggested sushi spots for the dinner.
- Recommendsu/Present-Swan-7496 in r/FoodNYC · Jul 2024
Lists Kanoyama in the East Village as a suggested sushi spot.
- Recommendsu/grakkaw in r/FoodNYC · Jun 2024
Likes both as nicer, occasional options rather than everyday picks.
- Recommendsu/callmesnake13 in r/FoodNYC · Apr 2024
Names it as a sushi pick in reply to the request.
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