Best Sushi in Lower Westchester

[stephsu]

Any suggestions?? We tend to go to Sushi Mike's because it's close by.

[yosky112]

I've been to a lot of places for sushi. The best sushi i've ever had is at Azuma, in Hartsdale. There is no better place in Westchester.

[JMF]

when was the last time you were there? And how do you think it compares to Nanese? Nanase is my favorite place, but I haven't been to Azuma in several years.

[yosky112]

i went last week. i go there a lot.

[yosky112]

the fish is very fresh, but i only order by the piece, no rolls

[raider]

azuma is a fine place, i get take out from azuma often. but it is lightyears below sushi nanase.

[Shawn]

I go to both Azuma and Nanase with some frequency. Nanase is much better. That said, Azuma is very good. I think it's the second-best sushi in the area.

[lhodd]

We love Haiku in Bronxville and Eastchester. Rolls are consistently delicious. Vietnamese salad is wonderful. Great vegetarian hot and sour soup. We always have to wait at either location for a seat on the weekends. Worth the wait.

[SeanPK]

Last nite I had spicy tuna rolls, a spicy "Tsunami" roll and some sashimi ceviche from Wild Ginger in Bronxville. Everything was very fresh and delicious, although the ceviche was pricey for the amount you get.

[Barrels41]

Fujinoya is very authentic. Very good with a large menu.

Sakanya Sushi in Central Ave. next to the Japanese Grocer is very good for takeout.

Nijia Market on Central Ave & Hartsdale Ave. has top sushi grade fish to make your own. Fresh not frozen tuna even toro, hamachi (yellowtail), Uni (sea urchin), Ikura (salmon caviar). Buy some fish and make sashimi.

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Fujinoya
26 S Central Ave, Hartsdale, NY 10530

[stephsu]

Thanks all. Trying Fujinoya tonight.

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Fujinoya
26 S Central Ave, Hartsdale, NY 10530

[scarsdalesurprise]

Try the salmon-ikura don...so delicious!!!

[kaaaassss]

Sushi Nanese in White Plains.

[scarsdalesurprise]

How was Fujinoya? I ate there last night and it was delicious.

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Fujinoya
26 S Central Ave, Hartsdale, NY 10530

[stephsu]

Great! We really liked it. Thank you all!!

[pdubc]

I like Hajime in Harrison.

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Hajime
267 Halstead Ave, Harrison, NY 10528

[silverstarfish]

I love Hajime for the sushi and I love Fujinoya for the cooked food. I went to Fujinoya a few months back and who is sitting next to me at the bar, the assistant sushi chef from Hajime. That was all I needed!

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Hajime
267 Halstead Ave, Harrison, NY 10528

Fujinoya
26 S Central Ave, Hartsdale, NY 10530

[JMF]

I've seen the owner of the Japan Inn in Bronxville eating at Fujinoya several times.

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Fujinoya
26 S Central Ave, Hartsdale, NY 10530

Japan Inn
28 Palmer Ave, Bronxville, NY 10708

[cloverose]

How is Japan Inn? Been meaning to try it...

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Japan Inn
28 Palmer Ave, Bronxville, NY 10708

[JMF]

I haven't been there in at least five years. back then it was a middle of the road place. good solid food, but nothing special. Always every table packed on weekends, and most weeknights. Their beef sukiyaki was very tasty, a great broth. I've been meaning to go back again but just haven't been in the right place at the right time.

[chowdom]

Wow your experience with Japan Inn pretty much mirrors mine. I am curious to know what it is like now.

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Japan Inn
28 Palmer Ave, Bronxville, NY 10708

[Shawn]

Sushi Nanase in White Plains is the best sushi by far in the area.

[EatmyBronx]

Looking at Fujinoya’s menu it appears very Japanese. No stupid rolls, silly apps and a lot of stuff not geared to the California mango roll masses. I wonder if it’s Japanese run. I see maguro nuta on the menu which is a good sign and enough to get me there for a try.

From a couple posts re a strict reservation policy and a blurb on the Japanese owner chef, Nanase too, seems like an authentic experience. I’ll have to get there as well. Though I couldn’t chk their menu because their site address no longer links to anything. (They’re still open I imagine?)

Thank you both

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Nanase
522 Mamaroneck Ave, White Plains, NY 10605

Fujinoya
26 S Central Ave, Hartsdale, NY 10530

[Elisa515]

Fujinoya is completely Japanese. Here's another thread about it:

http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/795730

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Fujinoya
26 S Central Ave, Hartsdale, NY 10530

[cubanat]

eatmyBronx: So making broad generalizations about the lack of good sushi in our area is your area of expertise? try the best ones before making silly comments! there are dozens of threads on this subject already. azuma, nanase, hajime, & fujinoya as mentioned already make up the short list. try them first then complain!

[JMF]

Nanase has been my best sushi experiences in the past few years. I've been twice. the first time ordered off the menu. The second time ordered the omakase which you have to do several days in advance. service was great, they didn't hurry us out, I was quite impressed. And I've eaten at some of the best places in Japan; in Kyoto, Tokyo, and Kobe.

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Nanase
522 Mamaroneck Ave, White Plains, NY 10605

[scarsdalesurprise]

My favorite is Fujinoya, on Central Avenue just south of Hartsdale Ave on the northbound side. Everything is very fresh, and I believe it's very authentic, but I am no expert. The service is very friendly, as well.

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Fujinoya
26 S Central Ave, Hartsdale, NY 10530

[iluvcookies]

I've been to Fujinoya a few times and it is consistently good and fresh. Often, I am the only non-Asian in the place.

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Fujinoya
26 S Central Ave, Hartsdale, NY 10530

[Barrels41]

I have been fond of sushi since the early 1980s . There was one sushi restaurant on E. Hartsdale Ave. at the 4 corners.

Your question is difficult to answer because sushi has become so different from it's traditional roots. For a traditional Tokyo experience try Azuma near the Hartsdale train station. Maybe start with a lunch. Leave the kids at home. Turn off your phone. No crazy rolls and house music. It is about the quality of the fish. Don't go when starving. The portions are small. No gobs of rice and previously frozen supermarket sushi kiosk fish.

A rule of thumb is to look for Japanese people eating there. Especially businessmen.

By the way I like Sushi Mike's but it is not convenient for me. It is better than most Crazy Roll places.

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Azuma
219 E Hartsdale Ave, Hartsdale, NY 10530

Sushi Mike's
146 Main St, Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522

[EatmyBronx]

I agree and more importantly the sushi chef and or owners are Japanese. Attention to detail and quality assurance unsurpassed. (I suppose that’s a given if Japanese are eating there)

I’ve yet to find anything fantastic in Westchester. I have had enjoyable decent mid-level quality fish complete with non-traditional wacky rolls and overly reaching sashimi combinations at Haiku in Mamaroneck. They seem to do a nice business assuring freshness.

[Cookingcutie]

I highly agree with Nanase, Azuma, and Fujinoya. I frequent Azuma the most (usually once a month or so) but recently they've cut back and don't have certain fish available. I find the quality at all 3 to be the best. I was not a fan of Sushi Mike's when I went-I found it average and overpriced. Most other neighborhood places in Westchester are not on par with these. I tried Kyo last week when Fujinoya was closed for lunch and wasn't impressed.