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Jewel Bako, New York, NY

Jewel Bako

4.4
4.4
490 Reviews
$31 to $50
Sushi
239 E. 5th St., New York, NY 10003

About this restaurant

  • Romantic
  • Innovative
  • Good for special occasions
Jewel Bako presents traditional sushi in a modern way, offering a seasonally focused assortment of exotic and local fish. The space is warm and intimate, set off by an elegant design of bamboo and mirrored glass; sushi is presented with artistry and balance on various hand crafted French and Japanese plates; and the artisan sakes and hand selected wines delicately enhance the cuisine.

Jewel Bako has proudly earned a Michelin star for fourteen consecutive years.

Online reservations serve the dining room only; Sushi bar reservations are not available online.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Sushi, Japanese
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 6:30pm - 10:30pm Friday & Saturday: 6:30pm - 11:30pm Closed Sundays
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Mitsunori Isoda
  • Catering
    Call for details
  • Private party facilities
    Call for details
  • Neighborhood
    East Village
  • Cross street
    Between 2nd Ave. & 3rd Ave.
  • Parking details
    On street, metered parking.
  • Public transit
    6 Train to Astor Place
  • Additional
    Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 490 people are saying

Jewel Bako reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.4
4.4 based on all time ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 3.3Value

NoiseEnergetic

490 Reviews
  1. metroboy

    New York City13 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on October 26, 2019

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    The food was probably good but the noise and the assembly line service ruined it

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  2. KSBD

    New York City4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on October 23, 2019

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Food is always top notch

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  3. JC11

    New York City10 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on October 13, 2019

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Sushi was not well formed. Fish was fresh but rice was so loose that the entire thing falls apart when you pick it up. Theie signature dish was supposed to be the match creme brulee, but it was overcooked and curdled. Service and ambience was faultless but could not make up for overpriced sushi and dessert. Very disappointing for a Michelin restaurant.

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  4. bigcat

    New York City20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 11, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exquisite! We enjoyed the food immensely and can't wait to come back. Definitely worth the money for a special occasion treat. transports us back to Japan without the plane ride!

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    New York City9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 11, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this place and it never disappoints. Omakase at bar with chef was amazing!!!!! I could keep eating that sushi forever!

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  6. CcCc VIP

    Naples6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 11, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, totally exceptional!

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  7. MichaelJM

    New York City30 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 10, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Which is better, the omakase or the ambiance?! 😊

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  8. Susanna

    New York City23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 5, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a special experience. The sushi was impeccable, the service was so attentive, and the restaurant is so peaceful and beautiful. Loved it.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    New York City3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on September 22, 2019

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Great food, overpriced from my POV

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  10. GLEE

    New York City1 review

    4.0

    Dined on September 22, 2019

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    I ordered a sushi platter and their sushi and sashimi was mediocre tbh. I'm glad that I didn't order omakaze. However, the appetizers and desserts were AMAZING (kisses to macha creme brulee) and I loved the interesting interior and the ambience of the restaurant. For someone who's interested a full experience of this restaurant, I would recommend their tasting menu.

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Jewel Bako is rated 4.4 stars by 490 OpenTable diners.

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Google Map for Jewel Bako

239 E. 5th St., New York, NY 10003

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Between 2nd Ave. & 3rd Ave.
  • Neighborhood
    East Village
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 6:30pm - 10:30pm Friday & Saturday: 6:30pm - 11:30pm Closed Sundays
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Sushi, Japanese
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    On street, metered parking.
  • Public transit
    6 Train to Astor Place
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Mitsunori Isoda
  • Additional
    Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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