Tanoshi, Upper East Side

Still considers it strong, with a la carte usually good, though the omakase no longer matches earlier years.

Urges trying Tanoshi.

Recommended as a higher-end sushi splurge, called the top sushi at its price bracket.

Says Tanoshi lost its bargain status but remains one of their favorites.

Answers the omakase request by naming Tanoshi on the Upper East Side.

Calls Tanoshi incredible and recommends it in the Upper East Side.

Praises Tanoshi highly.

Also recommends Tanoshi and praises the food.

Rates Tanoshi as near the top for a simple, high-quality meal without frills.

Says they once loved Tanoshi and it had good sushi, though they have not been back recently.

Describes this low-key Upper East Side place as having excellent sushi and allowing BYO.

Found Tanoshi fairly poor, despite eating omakase often.

Calls it the best, praising simple Edo-style sushi with cold fish and warm rice, and says no other omakase has matched it.

Suggests it as a traditional omakase pick.

Says it is the only place in the city that reminded them of eating in Japan, after four years living there.

Urges readers not to overlook this BYOB spot on the Upper East Side.

Praises Tanoshi's quality relative to the cost and remembers an enjoyable experience.

Lists it among spots they think aren't worth it unless you want copy-style omakase.

Went recently and absolutely loved the experience there.

Doesn't mind Tanoshi and says the fish is what matters most, but wishes the surroundings were nicer.

Suggested as a good omakase option around a lower per-person budget.

Also recommends Tanoshi, while noting they have yet to visit.