Sushi of Gari

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402 E. 78th St., New York, NY 10021 40.77159 -73.953133
nr. First Ave. See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
212-517-5340 Send to Phone

Cuisine: Asian: Southeast, Japanese/Sushi
Price Range:
$$$
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Key to Prices and ratings
Upscale

Almost Perfect

Exceptional

Generally Excellent

Very Good

Good

Cheap Eats

Best in Category

Excellent

Delicious

Very Good

Noteworthy
Very Expensive

Expensive

Moderate

Cheap
Reader Rating:
8 out of 10
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14 Reviews | Write a Review

Photo by Shanna Ravindra

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Official Website

sushiofgari.com

Hours

Mon-Sat, 5pm-10:45pm; Sun, 5pm-9:45pm

Nearby Subway Stops

6 at 77th St.

Prices

$25-$70

Payment Methods

American Express, MasterCard, Visa

Special Features

Delivery
Notable Chef
Take-Out

Alcohol

Beer and Wine Only
Sake and Sojou

Reservations

Recommended

Delivery Area

72nd St. to 86th St., FDR Dr. to Lexington Ave.

Profile

Sushi snobs are an imperious bunch, but mention the name Masatoshi "Gari" Sugio in their midst and they begin squealing like a bunch of boy-band groupies. At his small, uniquely Japanese establishment, he marinates raw fish in sake, spikes it with creamy tofu mayonnaise, and singes it with his trusty butane blowtorch. Such innovations may be common these days, but they're rarely equaled. When you've finished your sushi, indulge in a bowl of tempura-fried ice cream. — Rob Patronite and Robin Raisfeld