Kouzan Japanese Restaurant, Upper West Side
6 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/FoodNYC8 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Kouzan on the Upper West Side draws recommendations for value. One diner especially likes the large nigiri and toro scallion roll, while another customer recalls strong quality from delivery. A longtime fan also recommends the shrimp tempura roll. Two dissenters disagree about the value or fish-to-rice balance, so the portion praise is not an uncontested verdict on every roll.
Address
Kouzan, 685 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10025
At a glance
- Price
- Budget
- Signature dishes
- Toro scallion roll, Nigiri, Shrimp tempura roll
- Best for
- Delivery, Budget
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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/mheusler1 in r/FoodNYC · Sep 2025value
Recommends the large nigiri, balanced rice and good value.
- Recommendsu/KintsugiTurtle in r/FoodNYC · Sep 2025value
Usually dislikes gold-leaf garnish, yet finds this a strong deal given variety and fish portion size.
- Caveatu/Previous-Recording18 in r/FoodNYC · Sep 2025taste
Lives in the area and finds the rice-to-fish balance off in the rolls, so never orders them.
- Recommendsu/East_Korean in r/FoodNYC · Sep 2025value
Still thinks it is good value and likes how the photo brings out the toro's color.
- Caveatu/butchudidit in r/FoodNYC · Sep 2025price
Considers it very expensive.
- Recommendsu/dataphile in r/FoodNYC · Sep 2025value
Lived nearby and says the quality was excellent and affordable, with delivery arriving very quickly.
- Recommendsu/Equivalent_Net_8983 in r/FoodNYC · Sep 2025value
Says the set looks very good and is good value, while noting omakase pieces may vary each time.
- Recommendsu/LoriJayneNYC in r/FoodNYC · Sep 2025taste
Calls it a longtime favorite and praises the shrimp tempura roll.
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Details last checked 11 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.