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Bamboo 52 - Permanently Closed

3.6
3.6
192 Reviews
$30 and under
Sushi
Bamboo 52 shows that putting sushi together with a club-like atmosphere with signature cocktails and a patio goes over quite well in New York City. It�s a popular nightlife spot for friends to meet up because having light snacks is perfect then and sushi fits the bill. Bamboo 52 has a decent sized menu with sushi, signature rolls, classic hand rolls, samurai boats and even a few entr�es for when a heavier meal is needed. A specialty at Bamboo 52 are the love boats, including one with 18 assorted sashimi pieces and another with 12 assorted sushi. Be sure to check out the half-priced choices during happy hour.

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Sushi, Japanese, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Hours of operation
    Monday - Sunday: 4:00 pm - 2:00 am
  • Phone number
    (212) 315-2777
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    John Greco III
  • Catering
    Full menu online on our web site. www.bamboo52nyc.com
  • Private party facilities
    Private lounge for up to 60 people next to our fabulous outdoor Zen Garden.
  • Private party contact
    Ryan Buffington: (888) 641-7592
  • Neighborhood
    Midtown West
  • Cross street
    8th and 9th avenues
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    MTA A C E trains. Find directions at: http://www.hopstop.com/
  • Entertainment
    Live DJ Tuesday through Saturday.Bar open till 4AM
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 192 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

3.6
3.6 based on all time ratings
  • 3.7Food
  • 3.6Service
  • 3.3Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

177 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Miami

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 2, 2016

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    The sushi here is good for the price. It's good quality, but not trying to be super fancy. Not only that, we did the Groupon deal and got a lot of food (and saki) for the money and everything we had was good. We especially like the dessert, which was the Mochi ice cream. The service was very fast and friendly. Table space was a little tight, but typical for the neighborhood. My partner and I would go back.

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  2. NewYorker

    New York Area

    9 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on May 28, 2016

    overall2food2service4ambience2
    Poor quality sushi. Salad was old.

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  3. ToniL

    New York Area

    19 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on April 27, 2016

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Great find. excellent service food was good. A hidden gem

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  4. Lub2Grub

    New York Area

    42 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    42 reviews

    Dined on April 4, 2016

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best happy hour in all of Hells Kitchen, not to mention their incredible sushi rolls! Will definitely visit again!

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  5. mhdiner

    New York Area

    38 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on April 1, 2016

    overall3food4service3ambience2
    Restaurant seems focused on their Happy Hour, which seems to run all day. The sushi was very good, but the loud music, uncomfortable seating and haphazard service more than offset the positives.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 30, 2016

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Stopped in by chance. Great little find. Big bar. Nice dinning area. Has outdoor patio in the back. There is a private area for parties. Nice menu. Specials were good. Nice presentation and service.

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  7. petem

    Philadelphia

    76 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    76 reviews

    Dined on March 30, 2016

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great little shushi place. Has an outdoor patio in the back. The ambiance was a great touch for dinning at night. The menu was simple yet had some different combinations and creations. The service and presentation was cool. The manager checked on us to ensure we had a good experience. Menu was reasonable priced. The bar was pretty big and fully stocked. The smaller shushi bar is great for quick eats. Check it out if you get s chance.

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  8. EdwardY

    Washington DC

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 24, 2016

    overall1food3service3ambience1
    We had early reservations and the restaurant was mostly empty. The loud techno-disco music was being played so high that conversations were impossible. We ended up leaving before we ever ordered food.

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  9. Saxxynyc

    New York Area

    116 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    116 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2016

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    The sushi is always good and the servers very nice and friendly. New staff being trained are spot-on. The sushi is always good.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 6, 2016

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Since it's a bit off of Broadway, it doesn't feel as touristy as other Times Square restaurants. Sushi is good and plentiful. Service, was quick, but we were one of the few people in the restaurant. Overall, a good experience.

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  11. DavidAdelman

    New York Area

    29 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on January 7, 2016

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    I have shied away from Sushi since being diagnosed with Celiac Disease due to hidden ingredients in sauces, etc. but I thoroughly enjoyed Bamboo 52. Sushi chefs can only influence the taste of a few things, rice being one and the rice here is amazing. Server knew what I needed to avoid and had chef prepare dishes I could eat. I only wished they had a bottle of gluten free soy sauce.

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    Baltimore

    11 reviews

    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on January 2, 2016

    overall3food3service2ambience2
    I wish I had more amazing things to say about this place, but it was average. I also went on new years day evening and we sat where it was cold and blah blah sob story. In the end, the food was decent and worth trying.

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  13. Saxxynyc

    New York Area

    116 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    116 reviews

    Dined on December 19, 2015

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Great food as always! Thank you!

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  14. ablegram

    New York Area

    41 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    41 reviews

    Dined on December 9, 2015

    overall3food2service3ambience3
    very east going place good place to fuel up before or after theater. given exceptionally long happy hour a good place to get a pop or two

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  15. SVGuest

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2015

    overall2food3service1ambience2
    The host/waiter was downright hostile. What is a surly person doing in a service job?? We couldn't wait to get out of there. Rude, rude, rude.

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  16. DanielaR

    New York Area

    161 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    161 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2015

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    VERY WELL DONE. EXCELLENT FOOD. FRESH SUSHI AND WELL EXECUTED AND PRESENTED.

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  17. Saxxynyc

    New York Area

    116 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    116 reviews

    Dined on September 5, 2015

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Always good! Fresh seafood, great service and excellent bar choices.

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 25, 2015

    overall2food3service3ambience1
    Small storefront restaurant with NO atmosphere. Half the seats were small, cushioned ottomans without any backs which were extremely uncomfortable. The sushi was mediocre. I would never go back.

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  19. victor90020

    Los Angeles

    87 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    87 reviews

    Dined on August 24, 2015

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Greer service and nice people

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  20. PaterFamilias

    Washington DC

    23 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on August 15, 2015

    overall2food2service3ambience3
    Friendly staff and nice cocktail. But meal started with soggy tempura (which is pretty unforgivable for a Japanese-style restaurant). Sushi rolls thereafter did not sing with freshness.

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  21. SallieR

    Houston

    2 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2015

    overall1food1service4ambience2
    Went to this place because it was close to the theater we were going to, looking for a bit of good sushi, did not find that here! It tasted like it had been sitting on a shelf for a week.

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  22. NeilHB

    Phoenix

    16 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on July 23, 2015

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Very nice place. I took my 13 yr old daughter her based on Yelp/Open Table user reviews and we were not disappointed. Good was excellent and fresh and the service was fast and attentive.

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  23. Saxxynyc

    New York Area

    116 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    116 reviews

    Dined on July 15, 2015

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    The sushi at Bamboo 52 is always good. If you are looking for a quiet spot, this isn't it. They have great sushi, service and a nice selection of cocktails, sake, beer, and wine. We keep coming back and haven't had a bad meal or bad service yet.

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  24. Saxxynyc

    New York Area

    116 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    116 reviews

    Dined on May 2, 2015

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    The service is always good and the sushi is delicious. We love coming back here... and we will!

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  25. LisaA

    New York Area

    11 reviews

    2.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2015

    overall2food1service5ambience3
    Pleasant atmosphere and wonderful wait staff. I wouldn't recommend this place for sushi ever! Completely unappetizing and just a tremendous disappointment!

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  26. Discerning

    New York Area

    53 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    53 reviews

    Dined on April 25, 2015

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    I've always been here for a drink and a quick bite before/after a show, and it' has always been reliable for that. Service depends largely in the individual server, in my experience. This past time the waiter was excellent. Previous times I haven't always been that lucky.

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  27. Latina

    New York Area

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2015

    overall5food2service5ambience4
    My co-worker and I have eaten at Bamboo a couple of times for lunch, and I must say every time we go there we feel welcomed. I also think it's a great idea to have a FF card for lunch, eat there 10 times and get your 11 lunch free ! Ray the server/bartender/waiter is amazing, always very helpful and accommodating !! Service is fast, which is great, especially if one is on their lunch hour. The food is fair at best, I have definitely eaten better sushi/teriyaki but I go there for the value and speedy service, albeit the food is just ok.

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  28. SexyDiningCompanion

    Philadelphia

    54 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    54 reviews

    Dined on February 27, 2015

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Reasonably priced high quality sushi served in a pleasant setting. Not too loud and perfect for a date or girls night out.

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  29. Latina

    New York Area

    9 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2015

    overall3food3service5ambience3
    I found this place walking around the neighborhood. I have never been here after work hours, so am unable to give feedback as to their after-hours crowd. The lunch special is always great and affordable. I found the waiter to be very accommodating and ready to offer up suggestions on food and best value. I would definitely go back..

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  30. tad1232000

    New York Area

    234 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    234 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2015

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    Was an interesting menu and had big hopes for some of the food to try. It was ok, but not that exciting.

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  31. Kiesha

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2015

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    The food was great at this restaurant. Sushi was fresh. The servers were courteous.

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  32. Gabriela

    New York Area

    16 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on January 29, 2015

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Great pre-theater spot with a great happy hour. Sushi portions are quite big.

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  33. Hanneyp

    New York Area

    32 reviews

    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on January 17, 2015

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I was pleasantly surprised by the deco as from the outside you would never know how spacious the place is, we took a friend for his birthday and the food was great, the staff friendly and the prices were affordable. I will visit again on my next trip to new york. we even arrive early before the restaurant was open and we were seated and offered drinks.

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  34. AdSmith

    New York Area

    222 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    222 reviews

    Dined on January 15, 2015

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Incredible service, very good sushi. I'll be back!

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  35. Victorious4

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 7, 2015

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    This place had 2 other people dining when we were there for lunch. This is hard to understand because the food was great. Very fresh and delish. We had bento boxes and they were great. They have a really great lunch special which includes free saki and dessert. I had the best green tea I've ever had. Maybe because it was so freezing out. The decor was modern. Good find!

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 5, 2014

    overall1food1service3ambience1
    The food was terrible, and I had booked it to try because it was a 1000 point table, but they only credited me with 100 points, and I am extremely angry about that

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  37. HilNYC

    New York Area

    41 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    41 reviews

    Dined on December 2, 2014

    overall2food2service2ambience2
    This is the second time we dined here. The first time we had a good experience so we recommended it to a friend joining us from out of town. I have to say we were very disappointed. While the server was very nice and likely new, we had to ask on numerous occasions to have our drink orders delivered. And while the manager was also kind. The fact that our order was in correct and had to be redone, plus we still waited for drinks, nothing was done to remedy the situation except make us wait for things to be redelivered...much later.

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  38. erikjn83

    New York Area

    16 reviews

    4.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on October 24, 2014

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    fun atmosphere, great service and good food, we got the chef's special of sashimi and the dragon roll and it was great

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  39. JLNF

    New York Area

    11 reviews

    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on October 19, 2014

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    The experience it was very good by the service and the beer list. The sushi it self was fair, nothing special. The ambiance is for groups is not romantic. I like the experience and the plate decoration.

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  40. NativeNYer2014

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 15, 2014

    overall3food3service2ambience3
    Food was good and waitstaff very pleasant but not professional. Drinks removed before they were finished and one order came spicy (diner can't eat spicy and there was no mention of the spicy sauce in the menu) so it was sent back. We all finished eating before her new order arrived. We'd definitely go back but it's no fine dining.

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FAQs

Bamboo 52 - Permanently Closed offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 315-2777.

Bamboo 52 - Permanently Closed is rated 3.6 stars by 192 OpenTable diners.

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Bamboo 52 - Permanently Closed

344 West 52nd Street, New York, NY 10019

Additional information

  • Cross street
    8th and 9th avenues
  • Neighborhood
    Midtown West
  • Hours of operation
    Monday - Sunday: 4:00 pm - 2:00 am
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Sushi, Japanese, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    MTA A C E trains. Find directions at: http://www.hopstop.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    John Greco III
  • Entertainment
    Live DJ Tuesday through Saturday.Bar open till 4AM
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (212) 315-2777
  • Catering
    Full menu online on our web site. www.bamboo52nyc.com
  • Private party facilities
    Private lounge for up to 60 people next to our fabulous outdoor Zen Garden.
  • Private party contact
    Ryan Buffington: (888) 641-7592
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