Tell Harry what you fancy.

Ten places worth leaving the house for. Harry reads the review-site noise, spots the tourist traps, and hands over a shortlist before the kettle's boiled.

Be honest with him. He doesn't judge.

One tap. Anything good, properly nearby, open right now.

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Rank 1.
Catzuneko Shokudo | Sushi & Japanese Dining NYC
japanese · asian · New York
perfect sushi execution at a $$ price point—fresh fish, proper technique, no pretense.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
$$ · ClosedToday · 11:30 — 22:00G4.9TY5.0MS
Google4.9(297)Yelp5.0(8)Tripadvisornot on tripadvisor2/ 3 sources
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
Warningsmall sample size, so take the hype with a grain of salt.
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Rank 2.
Kanpachi Sushi
sushi · japanese · Edison
consistent 4.9+ ratings across platforms—sushi that actually delivers without the omakase markup.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
$$ · ClosedToday · 11:30 — 21:30G4.9TY4.9MS
Google4.9(621)Yelp4.9(112)Tripadvisor0 reviews
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Rank 3.
Omakase by Kun Tsuki
sushi · japanese · 464 W 51st St
omakase done right at accessible prices, with solid cross-platform validation.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
$$ · ClosedToday · 17:00 — 22:00G4.9T4.9Y4.7MS
Google4.9(205)Yelp4.7(54)Tripadvisor4.9(11)
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
Warningsmall sample size, so it's still proving itself.
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Rank 4.
Zen Sushi Omakase
sushi · japanese · New York
near-perfect ratings and omakase that justifies the counter seat.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
$$ · ClosedToday · 17:00 — 22:30G4.9T5.0Y4.8MS
Google4.9(386)Yelp4.8(66)Tripadvisor5.0(1)
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Rank 5.
Sushi & Co-Broadway
japanese · ramen · New York
solid all-rounder—sushi, ramen, and sides done competently without overreaching.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
$$ · ClosedToday · 11:45 — 21:00G4.9T4.5Y4.7MS
Google4.9(1.3k)Yelp4.7(12)Tripadvisor4.5(443)
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Rank 6.
Showa era Izakaya Ramen Sushi Japanese Restaurant
japanese · New York
izakaya energy with ramen and sushi—good for when you want variety, not just one thing.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
$$ · ClosedToday · 11:30 — 23:00G4.9T4.3Y4.5MS
Google4.9(3.2k)Yelp4.5(37)Tripadvisor4.3(198)
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Rank 7.
Sushiichi
japanese · sushi · New York
tight sushi program with consistent marks across the board.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
$$ · ClosedToday · 17:30 — 22:30G4.8T4.3Y4.7MS
Google4.8(191)Yelp4.7(86)Tripadvisor4.3(3)
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
Warningsmall sample size.
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Rank 8.
Shin Takumi Omakase
sushi · japanese · New York
omakase counter with high Google marks and decent tripadvisor backing.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
$$ · ClosedToday · 17:00 — 22:00G5.0T4.0YMS
Google5.0(209)Tripadvisor4.0(1)Yelpnot on yelp2/ 3 sources
- Google's into it. Tripadvisor isn't. Locals are louder here.
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
Warninggoogle-yelp split and tiny sample—could be early-stage hype.
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Rank 9.
Sozai Japanese Restaurant (Izakaya Ramen)
japanese · asian · New York
izakaya with ramen and sushi—good casual energy, doesn't take itself too seriously.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
$$ · ClosedToday · 11:30 — 15:00G4.9TY4.3MS
Google4.9(4.1k)Yelp4.3(164)Tripadvisornot on tripadvisor2/ 3 sources
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Rank 10.
SUSHI STORY
sushi · japanese · New Milford
strong Google signal.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Solid Pick
$$ · ClosedToday · 11:30 — 15:00G4.8T3.9Y2.5MS
Google4.8(429)Yelp2.5(158)Tripadvisor3.9(90)
- Google is clapping. Yelp is sulking. Harry split the difference.
- Google's into it. Tripadvisor isn't. Locals are louder here.
Warninggoogle-yelp split is massive (4.8 vs 2.5)—google reviews are likely fake or heavily gamed.
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Tell Harry what you fancy.

Catzuneko Shokudo | Sushi & Japanese Dining NYC

Kanpachi Sushi

Omakase by Kun Tsuki

Zen Sushi Omakase

Sushi & Co-Broadway

Showa era Izakaya Ramen Sushi Japanese Restaurant

Sushiichi

Shin Takumi Omakase

Sozai Japanese Restaurant (Izakaya Ramen)

SUSHI STORY