Sushi near Union Square?

[bobby06877]

Any good places for sushi in the Union Square area? I have heard mixed things about Yama and I don't really know the area that well. Any help is appreciated. Thanks

[Sweatshirt Guy]

Taste of tokyo on 13th between 5th and 6th. Great sushi, good service and reasonable.

[keith]

If you're looking for somewhere cheap, Edo (on 17th?) is pretty serviceable. They also do a respectable Katsu.

[mkerekes]

Japonica is great, on 12th and University.
Make sure to get the Kobe beef appetizer, its amazing!

[annies]

Yama is around Union Square isn't it? That was really good sushi, not big on atmosphere though.

[chartreusevelour]

but beware the horseradish in the wasabi. take out only. and bring your own wasabi.

[chartreusevelour]

whole foods.

[Lucia]

I like Azuki. Nothing revelatory, but always well-prepared and well-priced.

[eve]

azuki is my favorite in the area--consistent good quality.

[Aurorasbored]

Also all-you-can-consume wine or sake at certain times.

[calypsogirl]

there's also japanois on 18th street btwn park av s and irving (you can sit in the lounge without reservations) and butai on 18th as well.

[JennS]

South of Union Square Japonica on University and 12th is good.

[bobby06877]

I forgot about Japonica. I have not been there before. Any "must try" recommendations?

[guttergourmet]

Japonica is reliable, good and somewhat expensive. Having said that, whatever the daily recommended fish are which are usually flown in from Japan, are usually good.

[bobby06877]

Thanks gutter, I know you can be a tough but fair critic so your recommendation works for me.

[Kanger]

I've been to Mizu @ 20th/Broadway and Choshi Sushi @ 19th/Irving Place a few times each ... didn't think either was remarkable, but both were fine.

There's also Sushi Samba at 20th/Park Ave South but I've never understood it's appeal (and strongly disliked the only meal I've ever had there).

[valerie]

A little bit north of Union Square, but Mizu on 20th Street is good.