Sushi Seki Explained
Sushi Seki |
Current-Owner: | Seki |
Chef: | Seki |
Food-Type: | Japanese sushi |
Street-Address: | 1143 First Avenue (between East 62nd Street and East 63rd Street), on the Upper East Side in Manhattan |
City: | New York |
State: | New York |
Postcode: | 10065 |
Country: | United States |
Coordinates: | 40.762°N -73.9605°W |
Other-Locations: | 208 W. 23rd St. (Chelsea) 365 W. 46th St. (Times Square) |
Website: | sushiseki.com |
Sushi Seki (formerly, Sushihatsu) is a Japanese sushi restaurant located at 1143 First Avenue (between East 62nd Street and East 63rd Street), on the Upper East Side in Manhattan, New York City.[1] [2] It was established in 2002.[3] Seki, who uses only one name and who spent five years at Sushi of Gari, is the chef and owner.[3] [4]
Chefs such as Jean-Georges Vongerichten from Jean Georges, Eric Ripert of Le Bernadin, Daniel Boulud, and Gordon Ramsay dine at the restaurant.[5] [6] [7]
Menu
Among its offerings are butter fish, tuna tofu, young yellowtail with jalapeño, and pickled toro.[8] It offers omakase.[8] In addition to sushi, with modern sushi being its specialty, the restaurant offers a wide array of sake.[9] [10] The food is served by a knowledgeable staff.[11] [12]
Reviews
In 2013, Zagat's gave it a food rating of 28, which was third-best on the Upper East Side and 10th-best in New York City.[1] [13]
See also
External links
Notes and References
- Book: Sushi Seki | Manhattan | Restaurant Menus and Reviews . Zagat . January 30, 2013.
- Book: The Chowhound's Guide to the New York Tristate Area . Penguin . 2005. January 30, 2013. 9781101221457 .
- News: Eric Asimov . RESTAURANTS; Sushi With Respect for Past and Present . New York Times . November 27, 2002 . January 30, 2013.
- News: A Magnificent Obsession That Starts With Rice and Fish - Page 2 . Julia Moskin. New York Times . April 21, 2004 . January 30, 2013.
- News: After dark in New York: Chef Daniel Boulud reveals his favourite places to dine . Belfasttelegraph.co.uk. Andy Lynes. January 2, 2009 . January 30, 2013.
- News: Peter Meehan . Dinner, With Dawn as a Chaser . New York Times . October 18, 2006 . January 30, 2013.
- Web site: Vallis . Alexandra . Chef Roundtable: Boulud, Cardoz, and Canora Remember and Prognosticate . Grub Street New York . March 12, 2009 . January 30, 2013.
- Web site: Amanda Kludt . A Shoutout for the Known and Still Loved Sushi Seki - You May Also Enjoy . Eater NY . August 26, 2010 . January 30, 2013.
- Book: The Complete Idiot's Guide to New York City . Anita Gates . Penguin . 2008. January 30, 2013. 9781440653322 .
- Book: The New York Times Guide to New York City 2005 . New York Times Guides . 2004 . January 30, 2013. 9781930881105 .
- Book: Time Out New York Eating and Drinking 2008: The Essential Guide to the City's Best Restaurants and Bars. Richard Koss . Time Out . Jan 21, 2008. January 30, 2013. 9780979398421.
- Platt . Adam . Ice Fishing - Sushi Seki (Restaurant Review) . Nymag.com . March 3, 2003 . January 30, 2013.
- Book: The 10 Best Restaurants in New York City . zagat.com . January 30, 2013.