Sushi Seki (formerly, Sushihatsu) is a Japanese sushi restaurant located at 1143 First Avenue (between East 62nd Street and East 63rd Street), on the Upper East Side in Manhattan, New York City.[1][2] It was established in 2002.[3] Seki, who uses only one name and who spent five years at Sushi of Gari, is the chef and owner.[3][4]
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 Sushi Seki Chelsea in 2018 | |
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| Restaurant information | |
| Established | 2002 |
| Owner(s) | Seki |
| Chef | Seki |
| Food type | Japanese sushi |
| Street address | 1143 First Avenue (between East 62nd Street and East 63rd Street), on the Upper East Side in Manhattan |
| City | New York |
| State | New York |
| Postal/ZIP Code | 10065 |
| Country | United States |
| Coordinates | 40°45′43″N 73°57′38″W / 40.761955°N 73.960482°W |
| Other locations | 208 W. 23rd St. (Chelsea) 365 W. 46th St. (Times Square) |
| Website | sushiseki.com |
Chefs such as Jean-Georges Vongerichten from Jean Georges, Eric Ripert of Le Bernadin, Daniel Boulud, and Gordon Ramsay dine at the restaurant.[5][6][7]
Menu
editAmong its offerings are butter fish, tuna tofu, young yellowtail with jalapeño, and pickled toro.[8] It offers omakase.[8] In addition to sushi, with modern sushi being its specialty, the restaurant offers a wide array of sake.[9][10] The food is served by a knowledgeable staff.[11][12]
Reviews
editIn 2013, Zagat's gave it a food rating of 28, which was third-best on the Upper East Side and 10th-best in New York City.[1][13]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b Sushi Seki | Manhattan | Restaurant Menus and Reviews. Zagat. Retrieved January 30, 2013.
- ^ The Chowhound's Guide to the New York Tristate Area. Penguin. 2005. ISBN 9781101221457. Retrieved January 30, 2013.
- ^ a b Eric Asimov (November 27, 2002). "RESTAURANTS; Sushi With Respect for Past and Present". New York Times. Retrieved January 30, 2013.
- ^ Julia Moskin (April 21, 2004). "A Magnificent Obsession That Starts With Rice and Fish - Page 2". New York Times. Retrieved January 30, 2013.
- ^ Andy Lynes (January 2, 2009). "After dark in New York: Chef Daniel Boulud reveals his favourite places to dine". Belfasttelegraph.co.uk. Retrieved January 30, 2013.
- ^ Peter Meehan (October 18, 2006). "Dinner, With Dawn as a Chaser". New York Times. Retrieved January 30, 2013.
- ^ Vallis, Alexandra (March 12, 2009). "Chef Roundtable: Boulud, Cardoz, and Canora Remember and Prognosticate". Grub Street New York. Retrieved January 30, 2013.
- ^ a b Amanda Kludt (August 26, 2010). "A Shoutout for the Known and Still Loved Sushi Seki - You May Also Enjoy". Eater NY. Retrieved January 30, 2013.
- ^ Anita Gates (2008). The Complete Idiot's Guide to New York City. Penguin. ISBN 9781440653322. Retrieved January 30, 2013.
- ^ The New York Times Guide to New York City 2005. New York Times Guides. 2004. ISBN 9781930881105. Retrieved January 30, 2013.
- ^ Richard Koss (January 21, 2008). Time Out New York Eating and Drinking 2008: The Essential Guide to the City's Best Restaurants and Bars. Time Out. ISBN 9780979398421. Retrieved January 30, 2013.
- ^ Platt, Adam (March 3, 2003). "Ice Fishing - Sushi Seki (Restaurant Review)". Nymag.com. Retrieved January 30, 2013.
{{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires|journal=(help) - ^ The 10 Best Restaurants in New York City. zagat.com. Retrieved January 30, 2013.