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Sumile Sushi

154 W. 13th St., New York, NY 10011
nr. Seventh Ave. See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
212-989-7699 Send to Phone

Price Range: $$$$
Reader Rating:
8.5 out of 10

16 Reviews | Write a Review
Cuisine: Japanese/Sushi

Photo by Shanna Ravindra

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Hours

Mon-Thu, noon-3pm and 5:30pm-10:30pm; Fri, noon-3pm and 5:30pm-11pm; Sat, 5:30pm-11pm; Sun, 4:30pm-10:30pm

Nearby Subway Stops

1, 2, 3 at 14th St.

Prices

$15-$28

Payment Methods

American Express, MasterCard, Visa

Special Features

Delivery
Lunch
Outdoor Dining
Prix-Fixe
Take-Out

Alcohol

Sake and Sojou
Full Bar

Reservations

Recommended

Delivery Area

8th St. to 18th St., Fifth Ave. to Ninth Ave.

Profile

Before Josh DeChellis left the French-Japanese kitchen here, which established him as one of the city’s star chefs, he and the restaurant’s Japanese-pop-star owner installed a sushi bar, helmed by Tokyo-trained Toshio Oguma. In the wake of DeChellis’s departure, the fusion fare can still be stellar—tender Peking-duck-stuffed gyoza are brightened by a light brandy-spiked sauce—or so-so, as with plump scallops in bitter yuzu paste or delicate striped bass overpowered by gluey porridge. But now, the sushi is stand out: Young couples and groups of suits who lounge under the unflattering nightclub lighting in pillow-strewn rattan booths pair über-fresh though familiar yellowtail and toro preparations with orders of Spanish mackerel and Beau Soleil oyster sushi. Chef Oguma also rolls soy-marinated Edo-Mae-E style fish that he says is based on ancient methods of vinegar-based preservation. What’s so special? Bites have barely perceptible extra flavor, but a revelatory texture, thanks to sliced fish near-bursting with moisture. — Alexandra Vallis

Omakase

$65, $80, $100, and $120 chef tasting menus are available.

Recommended Dishes

Shrimp shumai, $6

Reader Ratings

8.5

Outstanding

tonywebb10014 from new york | Posted on 10/21/06

Overall Reader Rating: 10 (Highly Recommended)


Food:	10
Service:	10

Décor:	10

Value:	10

We went for the middle of the three tasting menu price levels of $85, $100, and $120. It was in every way superior to Nobu's equivalent offering - fresh ingredients, innovatively prepared, and plenty of variety - the selections just kept coming...Read More

beautiful food, beautiful space

nyfoodlover from LES | Posted on 8/5/05

Overall Reader Rating: 9 (Highly Recommended)


Food:	10
Service:	8

Décor:	8

Value:	8

This place is perfect for summer. The food is light and delicate, the decor is cool and sleek and the cocktails are creative and delicious. Two standouts -- the yuzu pineapple margarita and believe it or not, the chicken. It's a...Read More