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Sushi Yasuda

42 people recommend, 10 warn against itvia r/FoodNYC, r/AskNYC30 comments cited below

The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 32 threads.

What people say, in short

Sushi Yasuda draws repeated praise for fish-focused omakase, with one diner describing a special-occasion meal that never felt hurried. Another enjoyed comparing different varieties of the same seafood within the meal. Its reputation is contested: some commenters feel later visits have disappointed or that other counters have overtaken it, while another regular still finds the experience worth an occasional splurge. These are diners' experiences, not a guarantee of a particular menu or pace.

Address

Sushi Yasuda, 204 E 43rd St, New York, NY 10017

At a glance

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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/Theweekendatbernies in r/FoodNYC · Jul 2024

    Author names Sushi Yasuda as their top sushi choice in the city.

  • Caveatu/tunitg6 in r/FoodNYC · Feb 2024taste

    No longer recommends it, judging the quality to have declined.

  • Recommendsu/vagrantwastrel in r/FoodNYC · May 2024taste

    Suggests Yasuda as a good mid-tier omakase choice.

  • Recommendsu/OrangyBacon in r/FoodNYC · Feb 2026

    Says they personally enjoyed this place more than another spot they compared it to.

  • Recommendsu/GeneValgene in r/FoodNYC · Feb 2025portion

    Suggests this place, saying the omakase keeps coming until diners stop, with a nigiri focus and no luxury toppings.

  • Recommendsu/MurrayPloppins in r/FoodNYC · Jul 2024ambience

    Calls Yasuda solid and says the design stood out from a visit a few years back.

  • Recommendsu/datatadata in r/FoodNYC · Jul 2024consistency

    Finds Yasuda consistently good on quality and calls it their go-to.

  • Recommendsu/BiddyBij in r/FoodNYC · Jul 2024

    Agrees with the post and says it ranks among their favorite citywide restaurants.

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  • Mixedu/alarmatom12033 in r/FoodNYC · Dec 2024

    Had mixed views on it.

  • Mixedu/Swimmingindiamonds in r/FoodNYC · Dec 2024

    Recalls it felt singular when fewer high-end sushi spots existed; says it has not felt special for years.

  • Recommendsu/crazeman in r/FoodNYC · May 2026taste

    Commenter dislikes uni generally but found this omakase counter's uni delicious and kept ordering more on a first visit.

  • Recommendsu/Horatiotheduck in r/FoodNYC · May 2024

    Counts Yasuda among the best sushi they have eaten.

  • Recommendsu/jaded_toast in r/FoodNYC · Sep 2024variety

    Liked how several seafood types came as a series of comparisons, unlike single pieces at other omakase meals.

  • Recommendsu/Any-Action-8875 in r/AskNYC · Nov 2025

    Lists it among recommended picks in the higher-priced tier.

  • Recommendsu/trufflepigggy in r/FoodNYC · Feb 2024

    Says this place runs an omakase that continues until the diner asks it to stop.

  • Caveatu/BoweryThrowAway in r/FoodNYC · Jul 2024consistency

    Feels the quality has declined.

  • Recommendsu/abedumbledore in r/FoodNYC · Apr 2024

    Names it as a sushi pick in reply to the request.

  • Recommendsu/key2 in r/FoodNYC · May 2026taste

    Calls it a favorite special-occasion restaurant for fish quality and an unhurried meal.

  • Caveatu/deadhead4077-work in r/FoodNYC · Dec 2024

    Nearly booked it as a first high-end sushi meal but skipped it on advice, feeling glad about that choice.

  • Recommendsu/kpscl in r/FoodNYC · Nov 2024

    Names Yasuda as the answer to the sushi request, offering no further detail.

  • Caveatu/Zofobread in r/FoodNYC · Dec 2024taste

    Felt disappointed on a visit some years ago; thinks earlier buzz and acclaim may have inflated expectations.

  • Recommendsu/GetSpammed in r/FoodNYC · May 2024

    Bare reply naming Sushi Yasuda as an answer to the omakase request.

  • Mixedu/futoikaba in r/FoodNYC · Jul 2024value

    Says it is always excellent, regrets the price rises, but thinks it's worth an occasional splurge.

  • Recommendsu/gildedtreehouse in r/FoodNYC · Jul 2024ambience

    Likes the simple design and fish-focused sushi, calling the overall package almost perfect.

  • Recommendsu/fourfingerwilly4 in r/FoodNYC · Jul 2024

    Simply says they love Yasuda.

  • Recommendsu/pulandasu in r/FoodNYC · Feb 2024

    Names it among past spots offering a similar experience; says they have not been in years.

  • Recommendsu/RutgerSchnauzer in r/FoodNYC · Jul 2024

    Agrees with the post, saying it's the best.

  • Recommendsu/Shoddy_Bridge_2672 in r/FoodNYC · Jul 2024taste

    Praises the fish quality and service at this sushi place, noting omakase and à la carte options and easy access.

  • Recommendsu/ArgyleTheLimoDriver in r/FoodNYC · Jul 2024taste

    After trying many high-end sushi spots, says none beat Yasuda, especially its rice.

  • Caveatu/MrCakemeat in r/FoodNYC · Feb 2024service

    Earlier visits were enjoyable, but later ones disappointed, with feeling pushed to sell more; stopped going.

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