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Sushi Yu
Category: Restaurants Sushi Bars Sushi Bars [Edit]
214 Prospect Park W(between 16th St & Windsor Pl)
Brooklyn, NY 11215
Neighborhood: Windsor Terrace
(718) 832-8688
- Nearest Transit:
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15 St - Prospect Park (F, G)
7 Av (F, G)
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Price Range:
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$$
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- Yes
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Good For:
- Dinner
- Noise Level:
- Quiet
- Has TV:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
P K. said: "Big Up to Lorraine L. for introducing me to this little gem of a seafood restaurant/market overlooking the water on Flatbush. You won't have to break the bank to get a large, fresh lobster with some decent sides. You can hit up the…" read more »
33 reviews for Sushi Yu
Review Highlights
"...go wrong with their 3 roll lunch special for 10 bucks."
(in 4 reviews)
"Sweet potato rolls were awesome."
(in 3 reviews)
"Rolls are reasonably priced and fresh."
(in 3 reviews)
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33 reviews in English
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Review from Kassy M.
Brooklyn, NY
1/2/2012 1 Check-in Here
We ordered all of this for take out for $39 (including tax):
1. Chicken Katsu (with white rice and miso soup): The chicken katsu was a little more dry than I would've liked for it to be, but don't let my review stop you from getting this dish. The miso soup was really hot when we got it, which meant that it stayed nice and warm the entire duration of our meal. Also, if you have some rice and miso soup left over, I suggest combining it. You can thank me later. I would like to think that this is a "trick" that only Japanese people know about, so if you knew it already, just pretend you didn't and you can still thank me.
2. Beef Negimaki (appetizer): Mmm 4 stars for this dish! They give you 6 pieces, so it's good for sharing.
3. (2) Spicy Tuna Rolls: Like most places, the spicy tuna rolls weren't actually spicy, but IT'S ONLY $4.50! Seriously, so cheap.
4. Eel Avocado Roll: I thought there was way too much eel sauce and the avocado pieces were a little too big compared to the pieces of eel. I couldn't really taste the rice.
5. Tuna Roll: Yum yums! -
Review from Yanel B.
Brooklyn, NY
Great lunch special did you say three rolls for ten bucks? Why not reasonably priced sushi?
Fresh food , clean location and great service. -
Review from Alexis G.
9/17/2011
Grabbed some "sushi" for take out. I don't eat seafood. My sushi consisted of California Rolls (imitation crabmeat is white fish, I know, violation of my own rule) and Sweet Potato rolls.
Sweet potato rolls were awesome. Crispy crunchy, warm, topped with a drizzle of a sweet sauce.
California rolls were pretty standard, but falling apart for some reason. (Too much cucumber?)
Gotta give this place points for having an interesting and varied selection of vegetarian sushi. Those of us who don't eat fish, but love the sushi concept are pleased.Listed in: South Slope, you are…
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Review from Steve B.
Brooklyn, NY
1/11/2012
My girlfriend ordered a vegetable delight and it's not bad, but my ramen was inedible and my burger from daisy's is on it's way. It can't come fast enough.
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Review from Jade L.
Brooklyn, NY
1/20/2012
A TRIP TO SALMONELLA LAND... I'm not the type of person to write reviews; however, this place is soooooooo disgusting I think everyone should know. I live about a block away, and was very excited when it first opened since I love sushi so much. But I got take out from here twice that was so vile due to old salmon. The first time I actually brought it back and had a lengthy conversation with one of the staff wherein I had to repeated myself about 14 times about how the fish they were serving was going to make someone sick.
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Review from A H.
Brooklyn, NY
1/5/2012
Great little spot with good prices and good rolls. You can go wrong with their lunch specials either!
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Review from Olivier j.
Brooklyn, NY
12/27/2011
thank you, very good like always.
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Review from Jia J.
4/29/2011
Though I am ASIAN and also love seafood, I honestly crave sushi about twice per year, if that. What prompted my quest for sushi in Windsor Terrace of all places was "Jiro Dreams of Sushi," a Tribeca documentary I'd seen earlier that night.
I guarantee you that every last viewer of this poignant tribute to the 85-year-old, Michelin 3-star decorated sushi master of Tokyo (and perhaps the universe) fanned out all over the city afterwards to satiate their hunger with nigiri and sashimi. I was one of these people, but didn't want to go somewhere fancy. Some place called Monster Sushi was close to the theatre, but looked hideous and gimmicky.
On Prospect Park West, I could see the telltale oblong red paper lanters swaying at the doorway of Sushi Yu. "Sanitation Grade B" was the first thing I saw in the window, prompting me to continue onwards with barely a glance. In the restaurant world, B does not stand for "very good" as it does on report cards - it's B for BAD.
I saw another set of red lanterns off a bit in the distance. When I reached the source of the light, I saw a "Sanitation Grade Pending" sign and one sleepy chef inside with zero customers, yawning without covering his mouth. So it was that I returned to Sushi Yu.
What few guests were there had convened around a tiny fishtank with a giant koi imprisoned in it. A very friendly, raspy-voiced man and two shy hostesses greeted me. I took a seat and surveyed the menu while trying to block out the white upper middle class toddlers demanding the delicacies of miso soup and California rolls. Me, I was ready to get down with some raw shit.
After a scalding hot oshibori smelling faintly of a pool locker room was delivered to me, I asked whether certain selections were available. Neither tuna belly (toro) nor sweet shrimp (aka raw shrimp) were there that day, so I defaulted to the $14 nine piece sashimi entree and added a bowl of rice.
Then, the show began. The three Chinese chefs behind the counter started doing some crazy things; donning and removing plastic gloves, placing a blinking plastic raver light inside a martini glass, unwrapping wads of fish...As I sipped my potentially instant but passably tasty miso soup and viewed the spectacle, the three men piled a hill of carrot and radish shavings into the now blinking martini glass, and integrating the vegetable tower with a bizarre bed of garnishes below. Six pairs of hands all over my food, and I wanted to shout "JUST GIVE ME THE FISH!" But I didn't have the heart, and was moved to a state of near embarrassment by their protracted efforts.
Had I wanted an aesthetic presentation, I might have been impressed. However, wanting edibility and simplicity, I was a bit put off by the final result; pieces of assorted sashimi tucked in, around, and under a wonderworld of carrots, nettly lettuce, radish, and lemon, all bordered by cream and neon red colored squirts of mystery sauce. Taking care that no piece of fish touched the Pollock styled sauce formations, I painstakingly worked the fish out of the weave and placed them one by one on the rice. For once, I was not tempted to eat the garnishes, having seen them be handled like a kindergarten group craft project.
Now, the rice...SUCKED. I don't want to blame it on the Chinese owned establishment, but I guess I am doing that, as the rice was crumbly and long grained with the unmistakable fragrance of the cheapest Jasmine rice as featured in dollar entry Chinese food restaurants. Delicious with General Tsao's, but horrifying in the presence of the flesh of sea creatures that perished to melt in my mouth.
The wasabi was dry and almost hard. I at first thought that it was stale until I broke open a clump, put the mixture in my mouth, and almost passed out.
Most of the fish slices were still conjoined. I don't know much, but I know this: sushi chefs should not use serrated bagel knives on fine fish! Jesus! However, the meat itself was generously portioned (I think there were actually twelve pieces, sliced thick) and sweet tasting. I caught myself missing squid, octopus, shrimp, and mackerel, and this is how I learned that these treats are not to be expected everywhere. All at once, I realized I'd somehow become spoiled from my bi-annual sushi meals which did include these components as if by protocol.
I walked away with a couple lessons.
1. If you watch a movie about a world class sushi chef, the last thing you actually want do is go get sushi in a random spot. You think it's what you want, but it's not.
2. Do NOT order rice at a Chinese owned sushi place unless you have seen the rice first. It could seriously ruin your day at the end of your day.
When all was said and done, though, I got my fix; who cares if it was (figuratively, possibly) cooked in an alleyway on a rusty spoon. -
Review from Touro T.
Brooklyn, NY
11/18/2010
Do you like sushi? Well I do too!
Sushi Yu is fresh and delicious! You can't go wrong with their 3 roll lunch special for 10 bucks! The 3 rolls that I normally get are the Philly, Spicy Tuna and Spicy Shrimp. I'm not a big fan of Miso soup but I do like the way they make it here!
The owner name is Jason, he is very nice and friendly! The Staff is eager to please!
Try it...You really get your money's worth and you leave satisfied! -
Review from Emily B.
Brooklyn, NY
11/17/2010
It's fine sushi. I mean, I want to write some kind of review, but there's just nothing exciting happening here -- they're competent.
The giant fish in the tiny tank at the entrance makes me sad. -
Review from Florence Y.
Brooklyn, NY
Updated - 10/29/2010
I am a fan because my cousin/I live nearby...and they are our go-to sushi place!
Rolls are reasonably priced and fresh. Slices are bite-size and orally-socially-acceptable. Special rolls are a definite must-try, the Kitty House and Dynamite Roll are good. They are sometimes inconsistent with the vegs. Free pineapple for dessert when you eat in. We get edamame on the house when we order for delivery, since we eat there once every two weeks.
Tip-bits:
Chinese music over the speakers
Owner is the young 30-40 ish guy who makes a point to come around and ask you how things are going...so say hi! Score a free sake or something! :)1 Previous Review: Show all »
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8/15/2009
I usually eat the take-out from here but the one time I sat down for dinner with my cousin for this… Read more »
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Review from Jon D.
Brooklyn, NY
7/19/2011
Great quality, service, and presentation at affordable prices. My wife and I have eaten at Sushi Yu for several years and have many memories there. I once ordered the "love boat" for the two of us and received a giant wooden ship decked out with sushi in all shapes and preperations. Good fun.
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Review from Joe M.
Brooklyn, NY
8/6/2008
This reviewer has been grossly unfair to Sushi Yu. Despite having very nearly tripped over their delivery Vespa every other day for the last nine months, I tend not to think of them at dinner time.
There are a few reasons for this oversight, all of which are relevant to this review. Firstly, the interior of the restaurant is particularly uninspiring, dominated by rather plain oak-stained panels. One walks in, and immediately says "Eh!" -- not exactly the best way to encourage folks to thrust a troop of friends into the door for a cheery meal. Neither is it the place to impress a date.
Also, in all objectivity, the food -- with the exception of an avocado salad so consistently fresh that one envisions the chef plucking the ingredients from the vines, five minutes earlier -- is remarkable only in its representation of the average. Not that mediocrity stops other NYC Japanese joints (like Manhattan's Sushi Samba) from packing in a crowd. In their case, a glitzy setting and a parade of pretty people simply distract from the food. (Those who peruse my other reviews will note my proclivity to fizz with particularly vehement scorn over high-gloss/mediocre food combinations).
There are, however, two big exceptions that largely redeem Sushi Yu, especially if one views them as a take-out option: price and service. Their prices are by far the lowest of any Japanese restaurant in recent memory. The house special maki rarely rise above $10 per roll. And where else can one order a bento box of salmon teriyaki that includes salad, miso soup, a California roll, shumai, rice, and a healthy chunk of fish and vegetables for a total of $11? It's also worth noting that take-out orders have never taken more than seven minutes from the moment I ordered to the instant I was handed the bag.
New York City's population of prosaic sushi sites may take second only to its collection of even more glaringly iffy Italians. At least at Sushi Yu, one finds some honest reasons to stand apart from the pack. I'll try not to scratch their scooter. -
Review from Nicholas J.
South Ozone Park, NY
8/21/2010 1 photo
The lunch special included three types of rolls that you select, a salad and soup for $10.
I had the California roll, spicy salmon roll and spicy shrimp roll. Overall, the rolls were tasty and the service was good. -
Review from Chris L.
Amherst, MA
6/13/2010
Despite what others would say, I found this place to be extremely friendly with delicious, delicious sushi and a wonderful atmosphere.
I ordered the chirashi ($15, a very reasonable price) as I usually do in order to gauge all the facets of the restaurant's sushi. At first, the salmon didn't look appetizing (not as firm and "blocky" as usual) but it was better than melt-in-your-mouth and not fishy at all. Tuna was firm with lots of texture. The whitefish was just excellent and the pickles fresh.
Combine that with the fact that this place is tucked in a very cute neighborhood and has an adorable garden makes this a sure winner in my book.
Moreover, the staff are some of the friendliest I have ever encountered, no exaggeration. Our Chinese waiter (let's be honest--how many Japanese restaurants are actually run by Japanese people?) was surprised but delighted when my waif-like friend wolfed down the entire $12 chicken teriyaki dinner combo (a veritable mountain of food) and rubbed his belly at the end of the meal!
Overall I was so pleasantly surprised to find reasonably priced sushi (maybe because I live in Manhattan?) with a comforting atmosphere and incredibly attentive and friendly staff. For a little while there, I thought they might even invite us to stay for a drink! :D -
Review from Danny P.
9/4/2008
I stumbled across this place after heading up the hill for a fantasy football draft and not realizing I didn't know a hamster from a hill of beans once I got past 7th Ave. What? You don't think of sushi when you think of fantasy football?
Turns out Sushi Yu isn't too bad a place to grab some sushi. I'm pretty basic when it comes to my order (a roll combo usually suffices) and I found the tuna and salmon roll to be of good quality. The pieces contained a plethora of fish (minimal rice) and were pretty big around.
I ordered an extra roll ('cause I was hungry) and some edamame and it filled me up.
I'm not sure how far down the hill they deliver, but I'd consider ordering from them again. -
Review from Jess H.
Brooklyn, NY
12/11/2009
I have romantic memories of stumbling into Sushi Yu one blustery night last winter before a movie, and I was incredibly surprised at how delicious their food was. Today, I decided to order delivery, and I relived that moment.
The sweet potato roll is slightly warm and slightly crunchy. This isn't because it's undercooked; it's actually tempura-style. It's just slightly sweet, which is especially delicious with salty soy sauce. The inari sushi is a good size and has a great flavor.
Mostly, I'm just impressed whenever I find a tasty sushi place that fills me up on less than $10. I definitely recommend Sushi Yu. -
Review from Brenda H.
ASTORIA, NY
11/4/2010
I go here about once a month with my friend. The food is always good and they always have great specials on the board. The last time I went we had the Kitty roll and Green river roll. The presentation is always beautifully done, but more important the food makes me close my eyes and moan it's so good. The place is clean and the service is great too. Stop by and try!
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Review from Angela L.
New York, NY
8/7/2008
Sometimes this place is remarkably good - like, you kinda can't BELIEVE how delicious it is for what you're paying. Other times it's just average NYC sushi. It's worth the gamble though. And CHEAP! I don't like eating in the restaurant anymore though because for some reason, it attracts solo diners on their cell phones and CHILDREN! WHAT CHILD EATS SUSHI?! I'll tell you: LOUD ones.
Good service, great sushi, but there are still Xmas bows on their lights and it's freakin' AUGUST. I'd rather eat it at home. -
Review from Tim Y.
Brooklyn, NY
2/13/2011 1 photo
Very good sushi, great service!
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Review from Jenna I.
Brooklyn, NY
9/21/2010
I've been coming here ever since they opened and it's always been a pleasant experience. While they're not the best in Park Slope, they do have fair prices, a great selection and tasty food! Their Yaki Udon is my favorite, and I've found all of their sushi to be fresh tasting. Definitely the best choice in the Windsor Terrace area.
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Review from Cath S.
Bernal Heights, San Francisco, CA
12/19/2010
I tried to like Sushi Yu, I really did. I live right around the corner and like to support local restaurants but after the third inedible meal there I'm afraid to say I'm not going back. I didn't even eat this last meal - I took a few bites and then threw the rest away.
The ingredients in my chicken soba soup looked like they came from another restaurant's trash bin - bruised and undercooked mushrooms, limp zucchini, and what I thought at first was overcooked cauliflower but which turned out to be chicken bits (presumably the scraps you normally throw away). The noodles were way overcooked and flavorless. My boyfriend's crabmeat soup was equally inedible and he was pretty sure the mushrooms in his stir fry were rotting.
The staff is very friendly, as noted by others here, but if you're looking for a good Japanese meal do yourself a favor and walk 2 blocks west to Ten on 7th Ave. -
Review from Christy V.
Boulder, CO
8/20/2006
Sushi Yu has improved significantly over the past year. While I still prefer Kiku down on 7th Avenue, Sushi Yu provides a pretty decent atmosphere in which to enjoy a roll now and again. Fish is usually fresh. (Tuesdays are usually the best for some reason?)
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Review from Leah T.
Durham, NC
6/12/2008
This was absolutely the worst sushi I've ever had. Sloppy, warm, and downright nasty. I got a spicy tuna roll and a tempura sweet potato roll for take-out (simple, right?) and ended up throwing most of it away... and I was starving! Sweet potato was crunchy in an uncooked kind of way and spicy tuna roll tasted like regurgitated canned fish. Blech!
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Review from Papa B.
New York, NY
6/11/2010
Very average sushi for nyc, not bad, still fresh, just average. One delivery was lightning quick, the other normal sushi delivery time, the quality for nyc is average but the price does not reflect this.
For this price with this kind of low overhead I would expect the huge six inch pieces ala Yama in the west village. "Just average" doesn't cut it at these prices. -
Review from Eric I.
Brooklyn, NY
4/3/2007
This is an average sushi joint with a few fun rolls here and there. They have a great lunch special of cooked items which comes with a lot of extras. I go for the special rolls now and then and stop in for lunch about once a month. Most of the sushi joints I frequent are in manhattan so I am a little spoiled. But this place will do well for a quick fix.
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Review from Justin P.
Berkeley, CA
11/29/2009 1 Check-in Here
Great food, plenty of food for the price, and very friendly service. Great/fast delivery too.
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Review from Lorelei D.
Queens, NY
1/19/2010
Great spider & shrimp tempura rolls. Always quick.
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Review from Michael M.
Brooklyn, NY
12/31/2009
Our first delivery experience with Sushi Yu was not great, but we figured it was an off night, so we decided to order again tonight. Four pieces of sushi were decent, two pieces of salmon were so bad that our cats actually left them in their bowl (absolutely true), and the roll I had was so awful I couldn't finish one piece. $56, and I am truly beyond disappointed. The upside? The delivery guy was very friendly, and they offered a cute calendar with the food.
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Review from Ted K.
Brooklyn, NY
2/23/2011
Unfortunately, I had a bad experience there a while back, and swore never to return. I know it's NYC, but I had a bug in my takeout box when I opened it at home. When I brought it back, they refused to give me a refund and didn't really care that it had occurred...they changed awnings since then. Hopefully they changed in other ways, too.
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Review from mary s.
Brooklyn, NY
5/23/2008
sushi yu is a good, solid place to get sushi in park slope. 1 bonus star for having lots of nice dishes that are not offered at a lot of other sushi joints around town, such as pan roasted eggplant (yasu) and seasonal rolls (elf rolls in december, tulip rolls in may) which is a nice touch. the fish ranges from okay to pretty fresh, and it just has a nice, non pretentious yet authentic suhi bar feel.
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Review from Roman S.
Brooklyn, NY
7/20/2010
I went to this place once and didn't really like it. The staff was all right, but the sushi all tasted like the fish had been cooked and was kind of falling apart. I guess some people might like it, if they aren't crazy about raw fish, but to me it didn't taste that fresh. I really wasn't crazy about it.
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Review from Jo Ann S.
Queens, NY
8/7/2009
Good thing I ordered from this place before reading the reiews. I had it delivered for lunch thought it was pretty tasty and delivery fast. My yellowtail sashimi was fresh and I would definately order again.
