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Sushi of Gari

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

  • Price Range: $$$

    Key to Prices and ratings

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    • Good
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  • Critics' Rating: ***

    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:

    8.1 out of 10

    12 Reviews | Write a Review

  • Cuisine: Asian: Southeast, Japanese/Sushi
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Photo by Shanna Ravindra

Hours

Tue-Sat, 5pm-11pm; Sun, 5pm-10pm; Mon, closed

Nearby Subway Stops

6 at 77th St.

Prices

$25-$70

Payment Methods

American Express, MasterCard, Visa

Special Features

  • Delivery
  • Notable Chef

Alcohol

  • Beer and Wine Only
  • Sake and Sojou

Reservations

Required

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

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8.1 "Recommended"
Average Reader Rating
on a Scale of 10		 Write Your Own Review

ATROCIOUS SERVICE - NO EXCUSES

beautyseeker25 from 10019 | Posted on 11/4/08

Overall Reader Rating: 1 (Not Recommended)
Food: 5
Service: 1
Décor: 1
Value: 1

I had a very very bad experience with Sushi of Gari. I ordered food from them twice and never will again. I tried to give them the benefit of doubt after my first horrible experience (I was screamed at on the...Read More

Great Sushi - Price High

Bassdoc from 21075 | Posted on 10/26/08

Overall Reader Rating: 10 (Highly Recommended)
Food: 10
Service: 10
Décor: 10
Value: 6

As good as any sushi I've ever had. My guest and I craved a little more after the chef's excellent choices from the tasting menu, so we said "surprise us." Not only were the additional items as good as...Read More

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