Sushi Seki, Upper East Side
17 people recommend, 1 warns against itcounted across its outletsvia r/FoodNYC19 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Sushi Seki's recommendations span New York outlets, with the First Avenue location shown here. One regular values the fish and a quieter setting, while another recalls meals tailored to their preferences rather than a rigid set. The style divides opinion: two commenters find the nigiri heavily embellished, and one argues it is far removed from traditional edomae sushi. The personal tailoring described in past visits is not a service guarantee.
Address
Sushi Seki, 1143 1st Ave, New York, NY 10065
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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/Oblivious350 in r/FoodNYC · Nov 2023consistency
Calls it their regular spot that always satisfies, though it is pricey.
- Recommendsu/anonplz_ in r/FoodNYC · Apr 2026
Names Sushi Seki, specifying the UES location, as a direct answer to the request.
- Recommendsu/Swimming-Tip-2066 in r/FoodNYC · Apr 2026
Names Sushi Seki as a direct answer to the sushi request.
- Recommendsu/pulandasu in r/FoodNYC · Feb 2024
Names it among past spots offering a similar experience; says they have not been in years.
- Recommendsu/gloriamuntz in r/FoodNYC · Dec 2025
Names Sushi Seki as a suggestion.
- Recommendsu/MrCakemeat in r/FoodNYC · May 2024variety
Suggests Sushi Seki for a creative sushi style similar to Sushi of Gari.
- Mixedu/nippyhedren in r/FoodNYC · Dec 2023taste
Fine but puts too much stuff on the sushi.
- Recommendsu/chonnoir in r/FoodNYC · Apr 2026variety
Also recommends Sushi Seki and describes enjoying some torched pieces.
Show all 19 cited comments
- Recommendsu/misstheolddaysfan in r/FoodNYC · Feb 2026taste
Calls this place outstanding and says a split between omakase and menu ordering is workable.
- Recommendsu/Jingguang in r/FoodNYC · Oct 2025taste
Will keep visiting Seki, ranks seafood quality above everything else, and prefers a quiet atmosphere to noisy spots.
- Recommendsu/GoliathGrouper_0417 in r/FoodNYC · Oct 2025service
Recalls omakase tailored to their preferences rather than a fixed sequence.
- Recommendsu/economyfurniture in r/FoodNYC · Jun 2024
Names this as a sushi answer to the delivery request, with no further detail.
- Recommendsu/Aggravating-Tax-8313 in r/FoodNYC · Feb 2024
Gives this place on 46th a strong thumbs-up.
- Recommendsu/msgould in r/FoodNYC · Aug 2026taste
Praises the omakase as excellent and notes the place also serves Japanese entrees beyond sushi.
- Recommendsu/questi0neverythin9 in r/FoodNYC · Jan 2026taste
Says it can still hit the mark for pricier takeout.
- Caveatu/RedHawk02 in r/FoodNYC · Nov 2025taste
Argues Seki is well removed from classic edomae style, so the omakase label fits poorly.
- Recommendsu/peacelovegelato in r/FoodNYC · Aug 2024
Recommends it.
- Recommendsu/coffeeobsessee in r/FoodNYC · May 2024
Names Sushi Seki as a favorite omakase.
- Recommendsu/OrphanDad in r/FoodNYC · Feb 2024value
Lists Sushi Seki third among places they've liked at a reasonable cost.
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Details last checked 11 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.