Sushi by M, East Village
42 people recommend, 5 warn against itcounted across its outletsvia r/FoodNYC30 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 32 threads.
What people say, in short
Sushi by M's recommendations span its New York outlets, with the East Village location shown here. Repeat visitors praise its value and accessibility for people new to omakase, and one diner singles out lightly torched toro as a memorable bite. Dissenters say quality has declined or that competing counters offer better value. The balance favors an approachable entry-level meal, not a claim that it matches the city's most refined omakase.
Address
Sushi by M-East 5th st, 300 E 5th St, New York, NY 10003
At a glance
- Price
- Budget
- Signature dishes
- Lightly torched toro
- Best for
- Budget
- Opinions divided
- Yes
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Other places on this map closest to Sushi by M, East Village, as the crow flies.
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/Suitable-Peanut in r/FoodNYC · Feb 2024
Calls Sushi by M excellent.
- Recommendsu/expertexpertise in r/FoodNYC · Sep 2024value
Says its omakase fits a beginner's needs: affordable, nice, and most pieces are tasty.
- Recommendsu/Beneficial-Monk5369 in r/FoodNYC · May 2025price
Relays that others recommend this spot for this budget range; no personal visit stated.
- Recommendsu/nyc2everywhere in r/FoodNYC · Apr 2025
Bare recommendation in reply to the omakase question; gives no reasons.
- Caveatu/RedHawk02 in r/FoodNYC · May 2024
Advises against Sushi by M.
- Recommendsu/coque_monsieur in r/FoodNYC · May 2025
Names this spot as a direct answer to the East Village sushi request.
- Recommendsu/Worldly-Salad-3027 in r/FoodNYC · Mar 2024
Suggests Sushi by M for the requested omakase outing, without describing a personal visit.
- Recommendsu/jesse061 in r/FoodNYC · Oct 2024taste
Enjoyed the toro, torched lightly so its fat softened; a favorite bite.
Show all 30 cited comments
- Recommendsu/poopboobs28 in r/FoodNYC · Jan 2025
Expresses strong liking for Sushi by M.
- Recommendsu/lowellpolice in r/FoodNYC · Apr 2024taste
Calls Sushi by M really good and reasonably priced.
- Recommendsu/hardware_error in r/FoodNYC · Sep 2026
Calls the East Village omakase decent, noting shorter and longer menu options.
- Recommendsu/mgianfal in r/FoodNYC · Jan 2026
Replies with just Sushi by M as a suggestion, giving no reason.
- Recommendsu/Draxx_them-sklounst in r/FoodNYC · Dec 2025price
Says it is in the price range.
- Recommendsu/Thecryptsaresafe in r/FoodNYC · Oct 2025
Says they enjoyed it more than they expected.
- Recommendsu/BorkMcSnek in r/FoodNYC · May 2025
Names Sushi by M as their top choice.
- Recommendsu/Garconavecunreve in r/FoodNYC · May 2025
Includes this in a list of suggested omakase picks.
- Recommendsu/kokoromelody in r/FoodNYC · Jan 2025value
Also described as affordable omakase with standard nigiri and a quicker pace.
- Recommendsu/Party-Egg60 in r/FoodNYC · May 2024service
Has enjoyed several meals at Sushi by M and recommends it especially to omakase newcomers.
- Recommendsu/whole-yeet-bread in r/FoodNYC · Apr 2024portion
Says the set option is generous in portion and includes some standout bites.
- Recommendsu/Gamejudge in r/FoodNYC · Sep 2026
Suggests Sushi by M as another alternative to Umami Sushi.
- Recommendsu/AI1223 in r/FoodNYC · Dec 2025
Suggests it as an entry omakase option.
- Recommendsu/Remedios_The_Beauty in r/FoodNYC · May 2025price
Replies that the omakase here is fairly priced and leaves diners full.
- Recommendsu/weezyfGRADY in r/FoodNYC · Jan 2024value
Likes it as one of the best budget picks for sushi.
- Recommendsu/Dangerous_Parfait_19 in r/FoodNYC · Dec 2023taste
Says this place still makes good food and is worth trying, though its atmosphere is minimal.
- Recommendsu/Skulls25 in r/FoodNYC · Dec 2023
Includes this sushi place in a list of recommended places.
- Recommendsu/lavenderpopcorn13 in r/FoodNYC · Dec 2023taste
Calls this the highest-quality omakase they've tried and an affordable option.
- Recommendsu/pfmaximizer in r/FoodNYC · Nov 2023
Gives it as a direct suggestion with no further detail.
- Recommendsu/ProfessionalHand8455 in r/FoodNYC · May 2026value
Recommends Sushi by M for value and as an entry-level omakase; has gone many times and never disappointed.
- Caveatu/shredded_pork in r/FoodNYC · Sep 2024taste
Tried it years ago and didn't enjoy it; says newer spots now surpass its quality, though sees why it's a benchmark.
- Caveatu/flatearthersnotrolls in r/FoodNYC · Feb 2024taste
Advises against Sushi by M, saying the quality has declined.
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