Natsumi

Orders Chef’s special selection and Sushi &
sashimi set. Fish was fresh. The garnishing was on par. I would love to come back and try other stuff.

I found out about Natsumi through Living Social. There was a deal for $ 40 where you get 4 tapas (
) and one bottle of wine.
Here’s what we went with:
Japanese fried chicken — this tasted like it was soaked with grease. I wouldn’t recommend it.
Salmon sashimi jalapeño (with yuzu wasabi soy vinaigrette) — this tasted fresh but it would have been nice if it was a larger portion. It wasn’t the size of a regular piece of sashimi, It was very thinly sliced, almost like deli meat (okay maybe not THAT thin, but you get the idea!)
Maki rolls (crunchy spicy salmon, spicy white tuna, salmon avocado) — no complaints. It was good — just tasted like your standard sushi takeout rolls.
I probably wouldn’t come back here without a Living Social deal because the menu looked pretty expensive otherwise. But the deal was definitely worth it (especially since 2 maki rolls counted as one tapa!)

It’s very amazing food. Sushi is very fresh and fried Udon is delicious. We also order Spicy shrimp Lemon soup and it’s very good soup.

I love their creation!
We ordered seaweed salad, Natsumi roll, and 2 other dishes but I forgot those name :/​
They are bigger portion than I thought and 4dishes were more than enough for 2.
I was impressed with Natsumi roll. It has apple and basil with spicy tuna and all together is nice combo.
I wanted give them 3.5 stars but Unilocal doesn’t want to and the reasons for –minus stars are
1. we had to wait even we made a reservation.
2. Plates were warm for salad, sushi and raw fish.
3. Waiter was too busy to look at my eyes. Lol

This is a really good Japanese and sushi place in the theatre district. My boo always came here with his coworkers on business trips and I have been here a couple of times. The kitchen is open late so we decided to come here after our show last night. We were able to get a table without any reservation at this hour.
We ordered a number of rolls. But we started out with the rock shrimp tempura appetizer – it’s tasty! The rock shrimp tempura is served on a bed of greens so it is also sort of a salad. This is a filling appetizer. We ordered the maki trio – you select three maki rolls from a designated list. We had the salmon avocado, spicy tuna and crispy spicy salmon maki. All three were for $ 18.75 (not bad!). We also got the spicy soft shell maki and the «wolf hall» maki roll. Everything was really good and decently priced.
Service was friendly and efficient. Our waters were always filled and the empty plates cleared. Food was prepared quickly as well!

If you have the desire to eat Sushi right after a Broadway Show this is the place to go. Intimate setting, with a great variety of creative rolls. They have a special menu on Sushi as well as specialty wines. We ordered their signature roll Natsumi, spicy tuna with apple, and basil and tuna on top. Delicious!

Came here first once Mean Fiddler said military only. It’s a kinda small place but it has a lovely interior.

After a seating disaster at Toloache we walked across the street to Natsumi and immediately had a much more pleasant experience. We had a warm greeting and were seated right away. Service, food, and cocktails were all very good here. Had the Ginger cosmo — just the perfect amount of ginger. We had the king crab dumplings, miso cod, spicy oyster roll, spicy rock shrimp roll, a variety of sashimi including the omelette, snow crab and spicy tuna. All were very good. For dessert we had the Godiva chocolate martinis and the banana roll. Everything was excellent. Note — when you order the miso cod, there are bonita flakes on it. They move around a little, which can look a bit creepy at first, it’s only because of the heat from the cod. Don’t be worried!
Food tips: king crab dumplings, spicy rock shrimp avocado roll, crunchy spicy oyster roll, omelette (tamaco) sashimi, spicy snow crab sashimi, spicy tuna sashimi, banana spring roll (dessert)
Drink tips: ginger cosmo, Godiva chocolate martini

If you’re in the area and you’re looking for sushi, look no further. Came in here before going to PHD with friends and it was a good experience. The waiters were highly attentive and I’m pretty sure we had more than one bc they’re constantly circulating which I didn’t mind since we were slamming down drinks… lol our glasses were never empty. Alcohol and water. Plus in my book!
We ordered the rock shrimp tempura, the king crab dumplings, and the sushi sashimi dinner set.
Loved everything! The rock shrimp tempura was perfect! The shrimp were huge! I can see someone ordering this as their entrée which isn’t a bad idea. The lightly fried tempura had just the right crunch. Only thing was there wasn’t as much spicy mayo as we would have liked but they did bring us extra per request so that made up for it.
I loved the king crab dumplings. The way they look, they almost reminded me of soup dumplings I really enjoyed them. Very tasty and so light. I can see myself eating about 35 of them in one sitting hahaha
The sushi and sashimi was so fresh. As others have indicated in previous reviews they were very happy with the quality of the fish and so was I. They were nice cuts and it also came with two rolls. I wish I had ordered soy paper instead but whatever, everything was up to my expectations anyway.
This place is kinda off down a side street but still very close to everything that you need. call ahead for reservations.

What a great surprise! I didn’t expect this place to be this great. There are tons of restaurants and places to eat and drink in one of the biggest tourist attractions in the world, Times Square NYC. We picked this one because of the hotel peeps said it’s a must try place. I’m so glad we did.
The food was phenomenal, the sushi & sashimi were very fresh and tasty. The food presentation was beautiful and attractive. The atmosphere was nice and cozy. it’s a mixture of lounge & restaurant.
Me and the crew were there for lunch and they were supper busy, luckily, only 15 mins wait for our group. The hostess was so lovely and friendly. The service here was outstanding.
I had sashimi & sushi platter and Sea-​bass with an unbelievable sauce that came with it, so delicious with steam rice. They really worked well together. I really enjoyed my meal and the crew was very satisfied as well :)

4 star food, plus 1 star for outstanding service! I really wasn’t expecting much due to its location in the touristy Theater District, but my experience here was wonderful.
For food, we ordered the tuna tartare martini, green tea gnocchi, and sushi platter, all of which I highly recommend. Everything tasted fresh and it was more than enough for the two of us. The menu also had plenty of other interesting items worth trying. Of note, things are a tad bit overpriced. The sake menu especially; we chose one of the cheapest options, a 300mL bottle of junmai ginjo, and it was almost $ 30.
The waitstaff was friendly and helpful. At the end of the meal, I only asked them to place a candle on a slice of cake to celebrate my boyfriend’s birthday, but they went above and beyond — they sang happy birthday and gave us the dessert on the house! An added bonus was how amazingly delicious that piece of chocolate ganache cake was.
This place is definitely worth checking out if you’re part of the theater crowd, or even if you’re not! I’ll be keeping this place in mind whenever I’m in the city with a sushi craving.

Natsumi has a lounge like atmosphere to it with an eclectic menu, but this time I went for the sushi and rolls to catch up with a friend on a week night. They asked us if we had a reservation, but even without a reservation, we were seated and sat there for a good amount of time.
FOOD: We ordered the sushi deluxe. Large pieces of fish and a good portion to split among two. Tuna, salmon, yellowtail, spicy tuna roll, all standard sushi fare, but still fresh and good portion size for the price ($ 25). For a sushi bar, the menu is extensive and very good!
SERVICE: Standard, nothing lacking, but nothing outstanding.
A pricier option in Midtown, but close to your Broadway shows and other attractions in Midtown. Natsumi is a solid spot for a sushi bar if you want to kick back, take in a chill atmosphere over sushi with a few of your close friends.

Came here for dinner tonight and the service and food was amazing. Appetizer was the crispy calamari. The sauce was so good. For dinner I had the salmon teriyaki which was cooked perfectly. My dinner companion had the seafood tempura which he said was really good. For drinks we ordered a lychee martini and a sun-gria…yummy. would def recommend this spot.

We are so very thankful to Richard for extending an earnest apology for our experience in November, and to Porche for making sure our experience last night was at the level all Natsumi clientele should expect.
There was none of the usual obsequiousness businesses often give formerly dissatisfied clients. Just a simple, honest apology, thanks for giving their business another chance, and a warm welcome to enjoy for a lovely evening.
Our server was excellent, and very knowledgeable about every ingredient used by the chefs, as to guide my gluten-​intolerant dining companion toward safe options. Service was very well paced, properly attentive yet relaxed, and so enjoyable. And it was the exact same service we watched every other table receive at our previous visit, and throughout last evening. All staff worked together to create a perfect environment, which left us free to relish every morsel of the chefs’ creations.
The best compliment I can now give the cuisine is that everything I had last night (which were the same things I order for delivery) tasted exactly the same in house as when delivered; a very high compliment for any cuisine.
All staff at Natsumi have truly set our minds at ease. We had one bad experience a few months back, which boiled down to an evening of «off» customer service, which every business is allowed. The Natsumi standard of service and excellence is quite high, and they remain one of the best options for both dining and delivery service in the city.

Very pleasant experience here.
The chicken & bok choy green soba soup was absolutely delicious — highly recommend. Large strips of perfectly cooked chicken. Flavorful broth. Perfect on a cold day. Large portion so keep that in mind.
Didn’t try any of the special rolls but the standard stuff (eel/​avocado & salmon/​avocado) was pretty good. Good texture and flavor.
Classy and modern décor.
Friendly service.
Recommended! Right across from the Gershwin Theater so a great choice if you are seeing Wicked (which I also highly recommend!)

I’m pretty convinced this is more of a 7/​10, or you know, better than a 3, not quite a ⁴⁄₅. I was more pleased with the décor than with some of the food. The restaurant had a modern lounge feel with a nice bar on one side.
The fish tastes good. I prefer sashimi or nigiri, but I think this is more of a roll place.
We ordered:
Carpaccio trio — tuna, snapper, salmon:
Good carpaccio. Each one was about 2 bites.
Salmon Sashimi Taco:
I liked the two small salmon tacos. I was expecting them to be in fried wonton wrappers, but these look more like miniature corn tortillas. Crunchy with good salmon.
Grilled Filet Mignon with shitake peppercorn sauce, broccoli, sweet potato, tempura green beans:
The strips of beef tasted like peppery teriyaki beef. The vegetables were cooked well, not soggy or undercooked.
Crab roll, tuna, salmon, snapper, white tuna, hamachi, yellowtail nigiri:
Pretty good nigiri rolls. The crab roll topped with panko was enjoyable as well.
Chocolate Mousse Cake — semi-​sweet chocolate mousse over chocolate sponge cake with chocolate shavings, whipped cream:
The cake was not bad.
Tempura Cheesecake — cubed tempura NY cheesecake, over berry coulis
A fried cheesecake? I ordered it simply because I was curious about a fried dessert. However, I did not enjoy it at all. Another rare moment when I could not finish my food. All I could taste was sour cream cheese with tempura batter. It was pretty awful and the least enjoyable part of the meal.
The service was pretty good. We were seated quickly and every plate was served in a timely manner. I wanted to give it a 4, but I just didn’t like the tempura cheesecake. Good try being creative though.

Service was okay, they were attentive in the beginning but once we ordered they were harder to get a hold of. I had to wait like 5−10mins to flag someone down to get a second round.
Appetizers I recommend: green tea ravioli and tuna tartar were delicious. I’d pass on the spring rolls, they were pretty ordinary.
I got the toro sushi platter — 4 stars (instead of 5) because the sushi pieces were really delicious and tender but the tuna roll that came with the dish was sub par. It was fishy tasting and unappealing as a result. For $ 40 I expected more out of the roll, which diminished the integrity of the dish.

I’ve been to Natsumi a few times. I really enjoy their Italian-​Japanese items on the menu such as the ravioli. Both the Butterfly Green Tea Ravioli and Tofu Ravioli are fantastic.
Most recently, I tried the gomae (listed as Spinach Sesame on the menu) but it was a bit off and didn’t taste as it should.
Natsumi is a great restaurant to get many dishes and share with friends so you can try their many interesting and delicious items!

So glad I made a reservation for lunch because this place is packed! Came in at 12:30 for a 12:45 and they were able to seat us right away. Even when we were done around 1:30 the place was still busy and had people waiting outside. The inside is dimly lit and has a nice modern décor but the tables are close together, so it does feel a little cramped.
My friend and I both got a lunch box which comes with seafood tempura, dumplings, miso soup/​salad, and tuna/​california roll. (They also have other lunch specials with sushi.) I got the salmon teriyaki box and it was surprisingly big. The two dumplings were a good size, the fish in the tuna roll tasted fresh, and the salmon was delicious. I was only upset that the tempura was cold.
Service was quick, but they didn’t rush us to leave.

The food is something special at this place. The fish is super fresh and of good quality, and definitely something you should be eating here.
Ambience wise, it’s VERY crowded and LOUD. Like we’re talking I had to basically shout to even be heard by the rest of my table. Granted this was during the lunch rush, so maybe it’s a little calmer during dinner time. The styling of the dining room is very clean and modern looking, with dark wooden tables and cushion booths for some tables.
The food here is definitely a 5/​5, everything we had was wonderful. We had the kind crab dumplings, the seafood spring rolls, a sashimi platter, and the doppio toro. I’m a big fan of the doppio toro roll, you can’t really go wrong though with salmon/​yellow tail toro.
Beware though, if you’re on a time crunch plan your meal accordingly, because after about 40 minutes we had only gotten our appetizers. If you’re not in any kind of time crunch though, the food really is fantastic and worth checking out.