Sasabune Express

Good attention to detail. I enjoyed their lunch special. I’m glad they don’t quite conform to American expectations, as the simplicity and quality of their dishes were very satisfying.

The venue has some tall bar tables and 1 2-person dining table. We dined in during lunch and tried their fixed lunch menu for $25. Included in the meal is a miso soup, salad, avocado or cucumber roll, and a tuna or salmon rice bowl. The salmon was fresh and the bowl had a nice sweet warm rice topped with some dried seaweed, which was delicious. Unfortunately, I did not think the price was worth the food since the rolls did not include any fish and did not have anything to it! We were the only patrons so the service was fine. Would not recommend the establishment for any dates since it feels super small space.

Amazing! Lunch menu for 23$ is a great deal. Starts with a salad, soup and then follows a sashimi with rice plate. Also tried sashimi tasting it was delicious. The fish is super fresh and buttery. The rice is served hot, not my personal preference but the cooking point of it is just perfect as everything. Will come aging soon.

Prices are ok but the fish quality on my visit was borderline and the rice was mushy and too sweet. Would not go back.

Found! I am always disappointed when I find a great spot that has been open nearby for a while that I didn’t know about...this is one of those! It apparently has been open for lunch for 6 years, sitting across from the entrance to the Queensboro Bridge. They are serving an edited version of the longer Omikase from the other location, as well as other a la carte options. The fish was excellent, the preparation simple, and overall may have been my favorite lunch sushi place midtown if you don’t mind walk East of 2nd Avenue for this no-frills experience. For more great reviews of the New & Authentic visit TheLoupe!