Sushi Azabu

The Essentials

Accessed through the soba izakaya Daruma-Ya, this tiny basement sushi bar hooks up next-level sushi, like the signature ikura nigiri topped with a quail egg, flash-fried tile fish with ponzu sauce, and lobster tail with uni sauce. The traditional house specialty sushi is crafted from fresh-from-Japan fish and prepared by chefs trained in Japan to execute the highest quality of preparation, elegant cooking and Omotenashi, selfless service with a spirit of warmth and respect. All of that and more makes Sushi Azabu one of the best sushi restaurants in all of New York City.