Sushi Seki

Coordinates: 40°45′43″N 73°57′38″W / 40.761955°N 73.960482°W / 40.761955; -73.960482
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Sushi Seki
Sushi Seki Chelsea in 2018
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Restaurant information
Established2002
Owner(s)Seki
ChefSeki
Food typeJapanese sushi
Street address1143 First Avenue (between East 62nd Street and East 63rd Street), on the Upper East Side in Manhattan
CityNew York
StateNew York
Postal/ZIP Code10065
CountryUnited States
Coordinates40°45′43″N 73°57′38″W / 40.761955°N 73.960482°W / 40.761955; -73.960482
Other locations208 W. 23rd St. (Chelsea)
365 W. 46th St. (Times Square)
Websitesushiseki.com

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]

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[edit]

Among 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[edit]

In 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]

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References[edit]

  1. ^ a b Sushi Seki | Manhattan | Restaurant Menus and Reviews. Zagat. Retrieved January 30, 2013.
  2. ^ The Chowhound's Guide to the New York Tristate Area. Penguin. 2005. ISBN 9781101221457. Retrieved January 30, 2013.
  3. ^ a b Eric Asimov (November 27, 2002). "RESTAURANTS; Sushi With Respect for Past and Present". New York Times. Retrieved January 30, 2013.
  4. ^ Julia Moskin (April 21, 2004). "A Magnificent Obsession That Starts With Rice and Fish - Page 2". New York Times. Retrieved January 30, 2013.
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ Peter Meehan (October 18, 2006). "Dinner, With Dawn as a Chaser". New York Times. Retrieved January 30, 2013.
  7. ^ Vallis, Alexandra (March 12, 2009). "Chef Roundtable: Boulud, Cardoz, and Canora Remember and Prognosticate". Grub Street New York. Retrieved January 30, 2013.
  8. ^ 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.
  9. ^ Anita Gates (2008). The Complete Idiot's Guide to New York City. Penguin. ISBN 9781440653322. Retrieved January 30, 2013.
  10. ^ The New York Times Guide to New York City 2005. New York Times Guides. 2004. ISBN 9781930881105. Retrieved January 30, 2013.
  11. ^ 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.
  12. ^ Platt, Adam (March 3, 2003). "Ice Fishing - Sushi Seki (Restaurant Review)". Nymag.com. Retrieved January 30, 2013. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  13. ^ The 10 Best Restaurants in New York City. zagat.com. Retrieved January 30, 2013.

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