Kanoyama
Sushi Restaurant and Japanese Restaurant$$$$
East Village, New York
"Fresh oysters and amazing Omakase- great east village location"(25 Tips)
"Must get the tuna rib special!"(5 Tips)
"Consistently high quality, super fresh sushi and sashimi."(3 Tips)
"Michelin starred and very reasonably priced"(3 Tips)
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Wim CambyMarch 3, 2018Super casual, but don't be taken back by it. Sit at the sushi bar and order their daily specials. They will rock your world. Try the seared toro if they have it.Upvote9Downvote
Amazing food/confusing menu. The $35 omakase is solid, but if you're feeling flush, check out the $65-85 'sushi box' omakase or the $140+ 'Super Omakase' hand-served by head chef Nobu at the back bar.Upvote3Downvote
To start, I highly recommend Kusshi and Kumamoto oysters, avocado king crab roll and Black Cod appetizer. Also, you'll never go wrong with omakase.Upvote3Downvote
Ashley AlvarezAugust 5, 2017Wow. Totally blown away by the experience here. Highly recommend doing the sushi and sashimi for two. The crudo is fresh and delicious and my fav was the tempura corn.Upvote1Downvote
David BillsFebruary 2, 2018Everything was fantastic. The sushi sashimi for two was delicious and beautiful.Upvote2Downvote
Kathy LiuJune 4, 2019Beautiful and delicious sushi but questionable Kara-age (no taste or seasoning). Set aside plenty of time at this place because the service is slow so you’ll be hanging out here a while.
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MNovember 7, 2016The fish here is amazing. I always get the chefs choice and I am always pleased.Upvote2Downvote
Elizabeth BursteinJune 6, 2017Absolutely loved the sashimi platter, the dragon roll, and the scallop role. Great vibe on a Sunday nightUpvote1Downvote
Time Out New YorkJune 4, 2013The corner East Village eatery, run by laid-back kitchen vets Nobuyuki Shikanai and Daigo Yamaguchi, turns out top-notch nigiri that stands toe-to-toe with some of its pricier counterparts. Read more
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DailyCandyFebruary 14, 2014The folks at Kanoyama are a head above the rest, with specials like hamachi carpaccio with yuzu juice and sea salt, sea conch sashimi, and Tasmanian ocean trout.
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Dan TorresMarch 16, 2018You can’t go wrong with this affordable, high quality sushi option. Get a sushi special and leave the choices to them.Upvote1Downvote
Brooklyn UnitedJune 19, 2013A very affordable and high quality omakase. The fatty tuna with mint is quite good, as is their monkfish liver. We recommend gong with a few people, ordering a ton, and sharing.UpvoteDownvote
If you're with a large party call in advance for the tuna rib and prepare to scrape it off the bone! P.s. the choice and quality of the oysters and fish from the homeland is phenomenalUpvote1Downvote
Walter LeonOctober 10, 2014The omakase was awesome and the Gyozas also great. Excellent service. The green tea ice is delicious.
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Get the omakase sushi. It's $35 and worth every penny. I guarantee you will eat types of fish you've never even heard of.Upvote4Downvote
Madeleine RootJanuary 8, 2019Super authentic sushi spot... Get the chef’s sashimi special 💯Upvote1Downvote- Sit at the sushi bar and order the omakase... on the expensive side, but worth it, and you'll be mesmerized watching the sushi chefs create their masterpieces.UpvoteDownvote
Julius TarngNovember 7, 2015That big tuna thing is real weird. The first round is scrape off the bones - not super filling. Then they deep fry the shit out of it and you munch on the marrow. Fun I guess and not that expensive
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Not only is this some of the best sushi/sashimi in town, but it also yields one of the most authentic Japanese appetizers and entrees. Get the monkfish liver to start and enjoy the omakase meals!Upvote4Downvote1- Consistently high quality, super fresh sushi and sashimi. Fish is equal to top sushi restaurant standards at a good value. I recommend the daily specials and tuna rib appetizer, if it's available.Upvote3Downvote1
Nihal MehtaMay 4, 2012Upvote3Downvote
Elena V.July 9, 2011Sit at the bar and ask for the 'super omakase' (not on the menu). Chef Nobu is wonderful so sit strategically to watch him prepare and discuss the sushi!Upvote5Downvote
Ms HeleneFebruary 1, 2016Sashimi regular $19 for 10 quality pieces with rice. Seaweed salad served in a crispy basket $9.
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DensOctober 31, 2012I was disappointed with the $110 chef's tasting menu - while we were getting little soups & weird apps, all the folks around us were getting hand-fed sushi via the $45 mini-tasting. Do that instead.Upvote4Downvote
infusiaMay 12, 2010everytime i come here, i have to get omasake sushi set and it is different each time.unagi sushi is unbelievably delish and so is the plum wine. i would also recommend the tempura set.UpvoteDownvote
Ben MackeySeptember 2, 2014Get the sashimi omakase and a glass of sake. You won't regret it.UpvoteDownvote
Dine-in, delivery or pick up: this is the best sushi in the east village.UpvoteDownvote
Stephanie WangMay 18, 2012Daily specials menu for seasonal add-ons. Omakase for a special night. For crazy, have them bring out those tuna ribs.UpvoteDownvote
RCMay 28, 2015Ive only had delivery from here and I think it is one of the best around!UpvoteDownvote
Amber VittoriaOctober 14, 2014Incredible shrimp tempura sushi, fried oyster sushi, and mochi icecream.UpvoteDownvote
Sathana KitayapornDecember 8, 2013Try Omakase set. They will give you the best fish of the day.UpvoteDownvote- Top quality sushi. Ask for their tuna catches of the day. They're fresh and fatty! King salmon is also good!Upvote1Downvote
Sashimi deluxe, echigo beer. This is all you need to know .UpvoteDownvote
- No Leftovers Jackie GebelJanuary 21, 2014Get the Oyster Uni Ikura- it's ridiculously amazingUpvoteDownvote
How much do I love the omikase, let me count the ways.
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Scott RubinAugust 5, 2012Best sushi I ever had! The omokase sushi is worth the extra money. It is out of this world. I've been eating sushi since I was a kid and this place blows away any sushi I have ever eaten. Love it!Upvote5Downvote1
Joey JApril 13, 2019A bit pricey. Specifically the Sake menu. One can of funaguchi should not cost $14. Otherwise I enjoyed my 🍣.UpvoteDownvote
Hamachi carpaccio, lobster roll, and negitoro temakiUpvoteDownvote
Alex BentonDecember 6, 2013Humberto Leon: "Kanoyama is one of my favorite sushi places in the East Village."UpvoteDownvote
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- Mon–Thu, Sun
- 5:30 PM–10:30 PM
- Fri–Sat
- 5:30 PM–11:30 PM
(212) 777-5266
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