Geisha

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33 E. 61st St., New York, NY 10065 40.764758 -73.970239
nr. Madison Ave. See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
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Cuisine: French, Japanese/Sushi
Price Range:
$$$
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Reader Rating:
6.6 out of 10
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Official Website

geisharestaurant.com

Hours

Mon-Fri, noon-3:30pm and 5:30pm-11:30pm; Sat, 5:30-11:30pm; Sun, closed

Nearby Subway Stops

4, 5, 6 at 59th St.; N, R, W at Fifth Ave.-59th St.

Prices

$19-$38

Payment Methods

American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard, Visa

Special Features

Bar Scene
Hot Spot
Lunch
Prix-Fixe
Online Ordering

Alcohol

Sake and Sojou
Full Bar

Reservations

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Delivery

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Profile

Origami birds and lush architectural detail transform this gawky duplex into a Japanese-fusion playpen. Starters—Spanish-mackerel tartare with wasabi tobiko, one night's luscious spicy tuna roll—show better than entrees. The toll mounts if you toss in a few sushi rolls, fruity fusion cocktails, and specialty sakes. But can you resist a tea of silvered young leaves scented with jasmine and wrapped around a rosebud? — Rob Patronite and Robin Raisfeld

Prix-Fixe Lunch

Three courses, $29

Recommended Dishes

Spanish mackerel tartare, $14; shrimp lollipops, $14; halibut, $29; rack of lamb, $33; spicy tuna roll, $12

Food:	5

Service:	3

Décor:	6

Value:	1

Fans of Nobu, my husband and I were in a rut and tried Geisha instead---ugh. I would go to Bond Street or Nobu 100 times before I go back to Geisha. I am happy to spend $150/person for great sushi, but I expect good service along with it. The food was average and the service was terrible. We asked for some avocado to go with the unexciting fish and our waiter said he wouldn't bring it. My husband, already frustrated with their being "sold out" of the wine we ordered, jokingly offered $20 for an avocado and the waiter scowled, brought us some and charged us.

Geisha

This Geisha has a Western Touch

martin_chamois from West 50's | Posted on 3/21/07

Overall Rating: 108 (Recommended)


Food:	8
Service:	9

Décor:	9

Value:	8

Geisha is a Japanese influenced jewel box but it is not Japanese. The fusion cuisine has ties to classic Japanese cuisine, but the interpretation to western standards is almost always correct. A few missteps are over looked by the great service and the soothing dÃ©cor.

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