Sushi Inoue

Name: Sushi Inoue
Address: 381 Lenox Avenue, New York, NY, United States, 10027
Telephone: (646) 766-0555
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.5

4.5 (232)

$50 and over

Sushi

381 Lenox Avenue, New York, NY 10027

About this restaurant

Innovative
Romantic
Good for special occasions

Chef Inoue is not only knowledgeable in traditional sushi preparation, his expertise complements his friendly and welcoming bar.
Step up to the bar and enjoy the mesmerizing skill as he presents dish after dish of the freshest sushi typically only available further downtown.

The chef Shinichi Inoue serves one of the freshest and best cut sushi and sashimi in NYC. Chef Inoue is friendly, courteous, professional and has almost 30 years of experience serving this special Japanese delicacy.

*BYOB welcome; We are currently in a process of obtaining a liquor license.
(a great selection of Sake list is being prepared for the near future!)

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Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Sushi
Hours of operation
Tuesday - Saturday 5:30pm-11pm Sunday 5:30pm - 10:30pm
Phone number
(646) 766-0555
Website
http://www.sushiinoueharlem.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Shinichi Inoue

Location
381 Lenox Avenue, New York, NY 10027
Neighborhood
Harlem
Cross street
129th St.
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
MTA Subway 2 or 3
Additional
Counter Seating, Takeout

What 232 people are saying

Sushi Inoue reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.5

4.5 based on all time ratings

4.7Food
4.5Service
4.1Ambience
3.8Value

Noise • Moderate

232 Reviews

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Disappointed VIP
Toronto / Ontario10 reviews
3.0
Dined on February 15, 2020
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Great food. Service not so good.
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davidz
Chicago / Illinois11 reviews
3.0
Dined on February 15, 2020
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
I'd been surprised to get a reservation on Valentine's Day, and more surprised to find that I could choose to not experience omakase that night. At least, that's what my reservation, and subsequent confirmation, indicated. When we arrived, we were told that it was all omakase, at about 300 per person. We decided to go with it. The experience overall was simply not up to Michelin-star stature; one expects to be gouged a bit on such a holiday, but at least half the courses had been prepared well in advance and were pulled out of the cooler to be served. The first course, oysters, was ... fine. And so on. The fresh fish courses toward the end of the meal, prepared right then, were above average but not exquisite in any respect. With a nice bottle of sake and the included service charge (that hadn't been mentioned online, or when we sat down, or on the menu) the evening came to 900 bucks. That, plus garish bright lighting ... I feel that the place owes me a drink or two!
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Bichonwheels
New York City9 reviews
3.0
Dined on February 14, 2020
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 1
Ridiculously expensive and pretentious. Food was good but interior is gloomy and cold. Paper placemats with a $295 price fixe Valentines Day menu! Seating next to the bathroom. Staff varies from generous to arrogant.
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CaroleG
New York City4 reviews
1.0
Dined on February 13, 2020
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
We have been there a few times in the past and really enjoyed it. This time, It was very disappointing, didn't have inventory of Saki, it felt like the place was closing down. Very sad and very expensive. You can get much better sushi at a better price Will not return nor recommend
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Wesley VIP
Jacksonville / Northeast Florida30 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 25, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was amazing. Highly recommend
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OpenTable Diner VIP
New York City12 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 6, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We’ve eaten here many times and have dined with friends. Sushi Inoue NEVER disappoints.
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OpenTable Diner VIP
San Francisco Bay Area8 reviews
3.0
Dined on December 27, 2019
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
Birthday. Wanted different expierience
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AndyB VIP
Washington, D.C. Area6 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 9, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Sat at the counter and interacted with the chef. Awesome. Highly recommend eating this way.
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andrewc
Madrid3 reviews
1.0
Dined on November 27, 2019
1. Overall 1
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
They were “out” of like 30% of the menu and didn’t explain why, things like medium fatty tuna (essential to the restaurant), eel and king crab as well as the seabass. Ended up paying way too much for sushi that was either not my favorite or that I could have gotten the same quality for a much lower price somewhere else. Should most definitely not have a Michelin Star. You’ll pay 2/3 for 100x better service and value at Sushi Yasuda or Sushi Seki
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JayH
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
1.0
Dined on November 27, 2019
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
The waiter at Sushi Inoue provided the worst service my group has ever received. He single handedly is hurting the Michelin reputation. This place must be stripped of its Michelin star immediately. He served us our water and said he will be back to take our order shortly. He then, after 10 minutes of letting us discuss the menu and get excited about the blue fin tuna special, says they ran out of the medium fatty tuna, and because of this, could not do the special unless we agreed to substitute the Lean tuna for the medium fatty- which is a massive downgrade for those who do not know the difference. We asked if maybe we can substitute for something of equal value, and he said "No we won't do that." Of course they didn't have the king crab or the eel either. The waiter was very condescending when speaking with us as well. An overall awful experience. The only enjoyable part was the fatty tuna, which was about a 7/10.
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Sushi Inoue offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (646) 766-0555.

Sushi Inoue is rated 4.5 stars by 232 OpenTable diners.

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381 Lenox Avenue, New York, NY 10027

Additional information

Cross street
129th St.
Neighborhood
Harlem
Hours of operation
Tuesday - Saturday 5:30pm-11pm Sunday 5:30pm - 10:30pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Sushi
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
MTA Subway 2 or 3
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Shinichi Inoue
Additional
Counter Seating, Takeout

Website
http://www.sushiinoueharlem.com/
Phone number
(646) 766-0555

Sushi Inoue

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Omakase $245

Appetizers – 3 Kinds

Bonito Spring Roll Salad

"Ebi-Shinjo" w/ Bamboo

Sushi – 8 Pieces

Hand Roll – 1 Roll

Miso Soup

Dessert

Omakase $295

Appetizers – 3 Kinds

Bonito Spring Roll Salad

Sashimi

Grilled Oyster

"Ebi-Shinjo" w/ Bamboo

Sushi – 10 Pieces

Hand Roll – 1 Roll

Miso Soup

Dessert

Omakase $275

Appetizers – 3 Kinds

Bonito Spring Roll Salad

Sake-Steamed Clam

Grilled "Kinki" & Crab

"Ebi-Shinjo" w/ Bamboo

Sushi – 10 Pieces

Hand Roll – 1 Roll

Miso Soup

Dessert

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