15 East RestaurantQuality, not quantityWhile portions are smaller than one might expect elsewhere, the food is first rate. While the kitchen preparations are interesting and inventive (although the abalone risotto was somewhat nondescript), the sushi remains the high point of this restaurant.5/7/2013 12:00:00 AMThe restaurant was very accommodatiThe restaurant was very accommodating. Every request was met quickly and without a questions whether it was for more wasabi or the miso soup which didn't apear on the menu. There was a bit of a wait between plates from the kitchen and sushi bar. The chef did come out to speak to people he knew at the table next to us, and then came to our table to make sure everything was satisfactory. Only complaint is that there wasn't an even flow of courses...everything from the kitchen came then a long wait then all of the sushi. Nitpicking just to try and find a complaint though. Phenomenal meal over all4/29/2013 12:00:00 AMThe sushi is great here, butThe sushi is great here, but unless you sit at the bar it could seem like an overpriced sushi restaurant.4/24/2013 12:00:00 AMFantastic Sushi and Japanese FareWe are sushi fanatics and 15 East exceeded our expectations in several ways: 1) Great service!; 2) Fantastic sushi and sashimi; 3) a warm and friendly environment. We started with a "degustation of sea lettuces" as something unique and different. We were served 7 or 8 different varieties of sea lettuce, each unique and different, and all complex and flavorful. The 2nd course was the grilled gindara (koji sake marinated black cod in uni sauce) which was amazing! Course 3 was the sushi omakase (chef's selection of 10 pieces of sushi) and blew our minds! We thought we had good sushi before, but this set a new standard! We finished with seared sea scallops with squid ink risotto, spinach & shiitake, sea urchin butter. What a finish!4/12/2013 12:00:00 AMbest sushi in manhattan, unfortunatbest sushi in manhattan, unfortunately they charge dearly for that4/11/2013 12:00:00 AMTerrific restaurant, understandablyTerrific restaurant, understandably earns it's Michelin rating. Impeccable service with thoughtful and balanced comments and recommedations on everything from Sake to entree choices. Server was asked about choosing between two different entrees and instead offered to create half-portions of both. Beyond expectation. Presentations were terrific, sushi spectacular and entrees were very good. A bit pricey for portion size (NYC) but quality and originality were spot on.3/27/2013 12:00:00 AMJMGOne of the best Sushi restuarants in New York City. Food was incredible.3/21/2013 12:00:00 AMImpeccable service and foodImpeccable service and food as always. The black cod appetizer is out of this world, as are any of the sushi choices.3/11/2013 12:00:00 AMJapanese delightA highly recommend. Most enjoyable evening. Great. Great food.1/21/2013 12:00:00 AM