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Jewel Bako

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239 E. 5th St., New York, NY 10003
nr. Third Ave. See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
212-979-1012 Send to Phone

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$$$$
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Reader Rating:
6.6 out of 10
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34 Reviews | Write a Review
Cuisine: Japanese/Sushi

Photo by Ben Rosenzweig

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Hours

Mon-Sat, 6pm-11pm; Sun, closed

Nearby Subway Stops

6 at Astor Pl.

Prices

$26-$50

Payment Methods

American Express, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

Special Features

Hot Spot

Alcohol

Beer and Wine Only
Sake and Sojou

Reservations

Recommended

Profile

The glittering interior is probably worth the hike to the East Village (the name means “jewel box”), and despite the constant migration of sushi chefs, Jack and Grace Lamb’s unlikely restaurant remains the consensus choice among sushi snobs for the best sushi downtown even though it’s often impossible to find a space at the packed sushi bar. — Adam Platt

Recommended Dishes

Chef's omakase, $95

I agree with the previous reviewer. This place is beautiful and a real treat. It is pretty expensive---I spent $100 a person last time. But the pieces of sushi I had were unbelievable, subtle, and filled with flavor. Drop in even for a drink and a couple rolls. You won't spend too much that way, and you'll get to try it for yourself.

you're crazy if you didn't like this place

kflower from 10033 | Posted on 6/11/09

Overall Rating: 10 (Highly Recommended)


Food:	10
Service:	10

Décor:	10

Value:	10

i'm very confused reading these bad reviews. i can honestly say, this is the best sushi i have ever eaten, and i have eaten quite alot of fresh raw fish in my life! i went here for my birthday last night and ordered the trio of tartar and the mushrooms for starters which were both incredible. i decided to order the sashimi a la carte so i could choose which pieces i wanted, and i have never eaten better uni. considering i dove for live sea urchin when i was in turkey, i still can't believe how fresh and yummy each piece was (i actually ordered another round after our first round was finished) the live scallop was out of this world and the ikura was like nothing i had ever eaten before.....fresh, fresh, fresh, i loved it!

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