IntroSushi-Ann - Not Recommended
38 E 51st St, New York 10022
Btwn Park & Madison Ave
Phone: 212-755-1780
Ok. So, I've been to Sushi-Ann multiple times in the past and have always been super happy after feasting on sushi there. So, to go and not be happy is like finding out there is no Santa Claus.
We started with ankimo (monk fish liver) which was really average. They call ankimo the foie gras of the sea and is usually rich and creamy. It was completely indistinguishable this night. This was disappointing but still ok, since we really came for the sushi.
The sushi arrived with a grand entrance. It was such a beautiful presentation - a wooden block with about 50 pieces of sushi. However, the flavors and textures were pretty average. Nothing was remarkable, which was a complete shock to me. Usually, sushi brings a smile to my face instantly - on this night it did not. Now don't get me wrong, there was nothing bad - everything was just OK. Even the toro and negi toro was pretty unremarkable. With the expensive price (about $80 a head including sake), the sushi should be much better and contain more pieces. Sake was good, but good sake can be had at any decent sushi place in Manhattan. Overall, I give the restaurant a 68/100.
My Menu
Still working with my review system, but only dishes (or restaurant) that are above average will be recommended. Ankimo was not bad by any means, but it was OK, so not recommended.
Ankimo - not recommended
Sushi Omakase - not recommended
Overall Restaurant Experience (68/100)
- Food 7.5/10 - Average Sushi - still better than most sushi places though. Not bad, not good.
- Service 8/10 - Very accomodating service. Waiter was nice. Typical great service from a sushi restaurant.
- Atmosphere 8/10 - I like the atmosphere here. Nice and serene. Makes you want to eat sushi.
- Price 6/10 - I thought the price was way over priced for the amount of sushi and the quality. It used to be different, but maybe they're going on cost-cutting mode.
Closing Comments
Back in the day, I used to think Sushi Yasuda was #1 for sushi and Sushi-Ann / Hatsuhana was #2a/b. Not anymore. Save your money and check out Hatsuhana which should be a better experience. Caveat - haven't been to Hatsuhana in a while, so I'm basing this on a prior experience early last year.
1 comment:
We had a really bad experience as well. For having 4 sushi chefs behind a huge counter, this place is quite sub-par.
It's sad when a sushi restaurant who's sole purpose is to serve sushi isn't doing a very good job.
It's like having a quarterback who can't throw a ball more than 10 yards. What's the use in even staying open?
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