Sushi of Gari

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402 E 78th St (at nr. First Ave.)
New York, NY 10021

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(212) 517-5340
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Sushi of Gari - New York, NY
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Sushi of Gari - New York, NY
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Masatoshi “Gari” Sugio was one of the first masters to begin experimenting with new ways to prepare and...

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Are you being treated like dirt by waitstaff while they still expect a fat 20% tip? Just because my wife and I did not feel like drinking, our waitress developed an instant bias....

creative Heaven 5/9/2005

Try Gari's choice and be prepared for a culinary Odyssey of the senses! Pros: Food, Creativity Cons: Price, Wait time, Crowded more
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Sushi Supreme 4/14/2005

It's rare to find a place you like immediately, but this is definitely one of them. The normal menu offers many interesting choices (seared foie gras sushi being one). However, finding a buddy/foodie who's been here before and ordering stuff not on the menu is truly where you get the holy grail of sushi (Good, Fresh, and worth it). Omakase/Chef's choices are a MUST for the first-timers. Yes, it's a pricier prospect, but it really showcases this place's ability to ""wow"" you--and the real reason to come here from across the city. Gari gets top ratings for combining subtle sauces and textures to give the sushi Nobu-like flavors at Blue Ribbon/Yama prices. These guys got skillz. Sashimi and hand-roll lovers will also be in for a rare treat. Go between 5-6pm for better ambiance/service as they often get crowded. Pros: sushi, desserts Cons: parking, crowds more
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The Best Sushi in NYC 3/18/2005

This is the best sushi in new york city - hands down. The place is small and cramped but the food is fantastic. Get the tuna of gari. The one on the east side is much better than the one on the west side. more
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Innovative 3/13/2005

The seating is cramped. Decor is basic. Service is straight-forward. Sushi, particularly the omakase, is incredible. Gari knows what he is doing when combining flavors with his sushi and sashimi which I haven't experienced in any other Japanese restaurant. I wish the sake prices were a bit more accessible. No worries, it's really about the fish. Pros: omakase Cons: sake prices more
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Best Sushi in Town 8/9/2004

Sushi of Gari has the freshest fish and the most creative and unnique tasting sushi in town. The seared toro sashimi or sushi are to die for. Definitely try the omakase set, not cheap, but worth every penny. Pros: Quality Fish, Unique Sushi, Easy Reservation more
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Heaven 7/30/2004

my friends and coworkers always told me to go to Gari. and i finally did last night. my boyfriend and i were in love with every piece of sushi. if you go there, order ""Omakase"", which is chef's choice sushi platter. on the menu, Omakase doesn't have a price, but it's about $50 per person. and you won't regret you order Omakase. it was very crowded on thurs night. i will recommend to make a reservation. more
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Best Sushi in the city hands down. 7/6/2004

I actually met Gari through a friend of mine. Old family friend of ours that actually sells all the high end fish to most of the sushi restarurants in the city (nobu, hatsuhana, etc...). When asked what was the best in the city, he said, gari's hands down. it is because, as he related, that gari's policy on the fish is that the price does not matter, as long as it is the best there is. so whenever you eat there, you're having the best fish in the city definitly. went there, had gary's choice, and it's ruined me for the rest of the sushi in the city. trust me, you'll never think of the sushi the same again. Pros: best fish in the city, sushi as art more
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So Tasty It Will SpoilYou for ALL OTHERS 6/24/2004

Tuna with Tofu Sauce. Salmon topped with Fried Tomato Slice and a touch of Cream Cheese. Red Snapper with ginger jelly. Chopped Fatty Tuna and Yellow Pickled Daikon tartare. Batter-fried Oyster. Yellowtail with special sauce.... the list of Uniquely Gourmet Nigiri Sushi combinations goes on. All served with Freshly Ground wasabi. Reserve a table at the Sushi Bar, and order the Chef's Choice (omakase). Specify the number of pieces and a price range. Your attentive and friendly server will take care of the rest. The sake list is impressive; ask about the special sakes which may not be on the menu. Gari-san travels frequently to Japan and brings back an ever-changing tasty selection! Pros: Innovative, Yummy, High-Quality Cons: , a bit Pricey, Addictive more
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service spoils experience 3/4/2004

My friend recommended their sushi is like 'buttah' so another stop for my group's tour of the best spots in the city. Very fine sushi & freshest quality, kampachi whenever I can get. But svc was not up to par. We too had to wait for water/tea refills. My friend came same time Leo DeCaprio's posse also had to wait. Another wallet buster. Pros: sushi buttah Cons: , service, pricey more
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Pricy but it was worth it! 10/16/2003

We had the sushi platter by Gari's Choice. It was really good. We were lucky because chef Gari was there when we visited, and himself prepared the platter for us. However we heard that he is not there all the time. He's got other sushi restaurants to take care in Japan. Pros: Tasty, Creative Cons: Expensive, Small space more
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Service Is Spotty 6/4/2003

Are you being treated like dirt by waitstaff while they still expect a fat 20% tip? Just because my wife and I did not feel like drinking, our waitress developed an instant bias. We sat with empty water glasses for about 20min after we ordered $80 worth of food. The drinkers beside us had fresh glasses of water brought on trays to replace the empties and a smiling waitress to cater to their every whim. She even came just to tell them that their eggplant was ""on its way"". Still our glasses sat empty. With the water pitcher in sight, I decided to take things into my own hands. Finally her pet patrons left and she started to pay attention to us. Too little, too late. It's time for the mistreated patrons to take a stand. Pay what's earned, not what the norm dictates. The food was absolutely exquisite. Pros: Excellent Sushi, Good Appetizers, Close to home Cons: Service Sucks, We got thirsty more
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Perfection on the Upper East Side 5/3/2003

The sushi is always fresh and tasty. We go at least 2-3 times/month. My favorite is their spicy tuna roll. For a really special treat, sit at the sushi bar and get the Omikaze - unbelievable!! Pros: Excellent Sushi, Omikaze Cons: Crowded, Need reservation more
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is this a joke? 4/3/2003

that's what i thought after eating at sushi of gari. we heard so many good things about this place but we literally left the place after 40 minutes. the food was just average and i didn't think the fish was particularly fresh. the menu reminded me of those takeaway japanese menus on third avenue, totally lacking creativity. we were seated cramped in the corner CENTIMETERS away from the people next to us. service was HORRIBLE. my sister asked for iced tea twice and the waitress said they didn't have. 10 minutes later, another waitress brought iced tea to the other table. (????) ambience stank as well....and it's completely overpriced....we were still hungry afterwards and the bill was astronomical!!! i would never go back EVER. more
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Best Uptown Sushi 3/10/2003

Order the sushi of Gari selection and let them melt in your mouth... Hmmm is all you will hear from this crouded simply decorated place. Expensive but worth it. Pros: food Cons: crouded more
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too much mayonnaise!! 2/3/2003

I used to love Gari-but not it's become too ""mayo""-ish. I used to like the genuine sushi that Gari made because he was good chef. No need for all these sauces because he's good as he is. I'm so disappointed in the recent changes. more
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Good, but not as good as expected 1/20/2003

A friend told me this was the best sushi restaurant in New York. He was wrong. The sushi is good, and extremely unique and inventive, but far from amazing. I was extremely impressed with the selection of fish however. I highly recommend ordering the chef special sushi dish. The quality of the fish hardly compares to the likes of Nobu or Japonica. The eel was a disappointment and the salmon was fishy. For the money, there are better places out there to go for sushi. Pros: inventive menu, good service Cons: pricy, crowded more
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Sinfully good sushi 1/17/2003

This is by far the best and most creative sushi in the city. Let Gari work his magic and order the ""specialities"" that aren't on the menu. Make a reservation and arrive a little early, they're ALWAYS packed, and waiting to be seated can be a cramped experience, (but worth it!) Pros: great food, great food, great food Cons: a bit pricey, crowded, crowded more
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Very good - but expensive 1/1/2003

If you've got the money and don't mind being packed in like sardines - then cozy on up to the Sushi Bar (much better than a table) and let Gari work his ""Omikase"" magic. Some of the things were really unique! Pros: Fresh Fish, Creative, Tasty Cons: Expensive, Overly Crowded more
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Get thee to Gari! 12/27/2002

Found out about this sushi haven via Zagat and visited for the first time last night. Reservations were made less than a week in advance and we were seated about 5 minutes after we arrived. This is, hands down, the best sushi I have had the privilege of eating in NYC....and on an evening when our waiter confided that the fish market being closed the previous day precluded them having fish as fresh as they'd like (honesty I appreciate) but relatively fresh nonetheless!! From the silky smooth, rich toro to the delicate kanpachi to Gari's choice, 10-12 pieces of creatively prepared, novel combinations that will leave you speechless, they could do no wrong. If this wasn't as fresh as they have normally, I anxious await a return trip when they feel satisfied! Pros: Friendly service, Stupendous sushi Cons: Can be pricey more
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awesome! 12/18/2002

The sushi at sushi gari is phenomenal. This is the way to eat sushi. I recommend ordering Gari's special. I'ts a bit pricey, but well worth it. Only negative point..once you eat at gari's you will not want to eat regular sushi. more
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  • The Scene
    A steady crowd packs this popular sushi spot, which gets so loud that it's often impossible to tune out neighboring conversation. Don't be surprised when regulars start ordering...

  • 8/18/2003 Provided by Citysearch
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  • Hours: Tue-Sat 5pm-10:45pm Sun 5pm-9:45pm
  • Payments: Master Card, American Express, Visa
  • Neighborhoods: Midtown, Upper East Side
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