Sushi of Gari - Upper East Side

4.9

1038 Reviews

$50 and over

Japanese

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2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 13 times today

Charming
Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem

Beginning in December 2024, we will be open 7 days a week. We look forward to welcoming you with extended hours and more opportunities to dine with us! Please check our updated hours.

Welcome to Sushi of Gari Upper East Side! This restaurant is the first restaurant specializing in the wonderful taste of Gari Signature Sushi. This restaurant is rather a small establishment, but we offer an amazing Sushi as well as many traditional Japanese dishes. In addition to many very fresh authentic Japanese Sushi, let us surprise you by Gari's originality: some area slightly cooked, or marinated, and served with a variety of home-made sauces or other delicacies which enhance the daily market's freshest seafood, many of which are from Japan especially for Sushi of Gari.

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Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Japanese, Sushi
Hours of operation
Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:45 pm
Phone number
(212) 517-5340
Website
http://sushiofgari.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
KEIJI NAITO & YASUHIRO INOUE
Catering
We do offer catering services for various settings. Please kindly inquire at catering@sushiofgari.com for more detail.

Location
402 East 78th Street, New York, NY 10075
Neighborhood
Upper East Side
Cross street
B/W 1st Ave. & York Ave.
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
Subway: #6 train @ 77th Street or Q train at 72nd Street.
Additional
Beer, Counter Seating, Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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GARI KATSUYAMA$500.00
Junmai Daiginjo. From Miyagi. This premium sake is made with Yamadanishiki milled to 35%. Softly rich fragrance and plump, full- bodied taste. Perfectly balanced with refreshing acidity.
- Btl$500.00
GARI ISOJIMAN$90.00
Junmai Daiginjo. Legendary Isojiman brewery crafted this special sake just for Sushi of Gari. Velvety and elegant.
- 6oz$90.00
- 12oz$170.00
- 18oz$255.00
- 24oz bottle$330.00
GARI HAKURAKUSEI$70.00
Junmai Daiginjo. From Miyagi. From the renowned brewery, Niizawa, an elegant and delicately balanced Junmai Daiginjo.
- 6oz$70.00
- 12oz$135.00
- 18oz$200.00
- 24oz bottle$250.00
GARI RAIFUKU$40.00
Junmai Ginjo. From Ibaraki. A combination of mellowness and sharpness with bright aromas like pineapple and passionfruit.
- 6oz$40.00
- 12oz$80.00
- 18oz$115.00
- 24oz bottle$150.00
GARI X ICHIDO ROSE SPARKLING$70.00
Junmai Ginjo. From Fukushima. Natural color of purple-black rice. Made with champagne method. Elegant with rich and soft sweetness.
- 300ml$70.00
GARI USUNIGORI$45.00
Junmai Ginjo. From Ibaraki. Slightly cloudy Nigori sake with slight acidity and a dry finish.
- 300ml$45.00
GARI LABEL TASTING$55.00
Gari Usunigori, Gari Hakurakusei, Gari Isojiman
- 2oz each$55.00

JUNMAI

ZAKU HO NO TOMO$35.00
From Mie. A clean, crisp, dry finish. Aroma of orange peel and notes of Grapefruit.
- 6oz$35.00
- 12oz$70.00
- 18oz$105.00
- 24oz bottle$130.00

JUNMAI GINJO

BANSHU IKKON CHOKARA$30.00
From Hyogo. "Super Dry" style sake made with Yamadanishiki rice milled to 55%. Aroma of orange peel, light mint and underripe plantain.
- 6oz$30.00
- 12oz$60.00
- 18oz$85.00
- Btl$100.00
KIMINOI YAMAHAI$30.00
From Niigata. Robust and Umami-driven but finely balanced. Notes of cereal grains and cremini mushroom in a light and airy structure.
- 6oz$30.00
- 12oz$60.00
- 18oz$85.00
- Btl$100.00
SHICHIDA$35.00
From Saga. Aroma of white flower and peaches. Refreshing acidity with a long and clean finish. Medium dry.
- 6oz$35.00
- 12oz$70.00
- 18oz$105.00
- Btl$130.00
KAMOIZUMI NIGORI$20.00
Nama Genshu. From Hiroshima. Unpasteurized. Rich, creamy, melon. Flavor with a dry finish.
- 4oz$20.00
- Btl$70.00

DAIGINJO

TEDORIGAWA YAMAHAI$35.00
From Ishikawa. Richness, hint of honey and herbs. Long and dry finish.
- 6oz$35.00
- 12oz$70.00
- 18oz$105.00
- Btl$130.00
KOKURYU KUZURYU$45.00
(Cold/Hot) From Fukui. Smooth, well balanced, notes of banana and cocoa.
- 6oz$45.00
- 12oz$90.00
- 18oz$135.00
- Btl$175.00
KOSHI NO KANBAI CHOTOKUSEN$80.00
(Cold/Hot)From Niigata. Using premium grade Yamada-Nishiki rice. Ages this sake at 33.8°F for about two years to draw out its umami and depth to the limit. Delicately flavored with aroma.
- 6oz$80.00
- 12oz$160.00
- 18oz$240.00
- Btl$300.00

JUNMAI DAIGINJO

TOMOJU$55.00
Soft and round, like nectar, with a refreshing fragrance of melons and muscat grapes. A fruity and tart flavor gives this medium-dry sake an elegant and smooth after taste.
- 375ml$55.00
DEWAZAKURA ICHIRO$45.00
From Yamagata. Awarded champion sake at IWC. A fruity sake with dense aromas, and a long lasting aftertaste.
- 6oz$45.00
- 12oz$90.00
- 18oz$135.00
- Btl$175.00
SHISHI NO SATO "AIYAMA"$55.00
From Ishikawa, Often called the "Diamond" of sake rice, Aiyama is a rare viriety sought after by breweries. A bouquet of aromas with a soft crisp finish.
- 6oz$55.00
- 12oz$110.00
- 18oz$165.00
- Btl$210.00
SOHOMARE$55.00
Kimoto. From Tochigi. Robust and profound without the typical funky elements of Kimoto.
- 6oz$55.00
- 12oz$110.00
- 18oz$165.00
- Btl$210.00
KIRINZAN$55.00
From Niigata. Medium-full body with mild citrus notes and an incredibly long finish. Gohyaku Mangoku rice milled to 45%.
- 6oz$55.00
- 12oz$110.00
- 18oz$165.00
- Btl$210.00
AKITABARE SHIZUKU$85.00
Junmai Daiginjo Shizuku. From Akita. Polishing ratio of 40% and aged for at least 2 years. Peach and melon notes.
- 6oz$85.00
- 12oz$160.00
- 18oz$235.00
- Btl$300.00
FUKUJU BLACK$85.00
Junmai Daiginjo. From Hyogo. Rich aroma of rice by yellow apple and plum. Complex flavor with a hint of herb. Full body with a long finish.
- 6oz$85.00
- 12oz$160.00
- 18oz$235.00
- Btl$300.00
SHICHI HON YARI SHIZUKU$85.00
From Shiga. Savory and earthy sake that shows layers of mushroom, cru cedar, and white flows. The palate is rich and smooth.
- 6oz$85.00
- 12oz$165.00
- 500ml$230.00

PREMIUM BOTTLES

MASUMI NANAGO$400.00
Junmai Daiginjo Yamahai. From Nagano. Brewed with local rice and Masumi number seven yeast. Very light, elegant and elevated Sake.
- Btl$400.00
KIKUHIME ORIGARAMI$400.00
Ginjo Yamahai Genshu Origarami. From Ishikawa. Fine rice particles are left in the sake leaving it hazy with a silken texture and subtle sweetness.
- Btl$400.00
SHIZUKU$400.00
Daiginjo. From Fukui.A beautiful Daiginjo named after the process of collecting sake drop by drop. A sake made to its perfection by Kokuryu Brewery.
- Btl$400.00
MIDORIKAWA$600.00
Daiginjo. From Niigata. Defined and precise, faint floral notes of lilies and irises and a texture that floats across the palate.
- Btl$600.00
JIKON TOKUTO OMACHI$950.00
Junmai Daiginjo. From Mie. Made from top grade Tokujo Omachi rice, deep aroma of grain, white flowers, and herbs.
- Btl$950.00
DASSAI BEYOND$1,250.00
Junmai Daiginjo. From Yamaguchi prefecture. Unparalleled smoothness and clean, complex flavors engulf the entire palate, followed by a stunning length of finish
DAISHICHI MYOKA RANGYOKU OMEGA$2,000.00
Junmai Daiginjo Genshu Kimoto. From Fukushima. Complex, with a vigorous, animated vitality, and a completely satisfying balance. Beauty that surpasses the imagination.
- Btl$2,000.00
ZANKYO SUPER 7$2,900.00
Junmai Daiginjo. From Miyagi. Elegant aromas of muscat grapes and claude blanchet Pears and the crisp, clean flavors of pineapple.

JIZAKE

ZAKU MEGUMI NO TOMO$45.00
Sweet and floral aromas with a hint of Pear. A crisp finish with a crescendo of acidity. Exquisitely balanced Junmai Ginjo Sake
- 6oz$45.00
- 12oz$90.00
- 18oz$135.00

CHAMPAGNE & SPARKLING

MOET & CHANDON BRUT IMPERIAL$31.00
Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir. Champagne, France. NV
- MINI$31.00
- Btl$120.00
VEUVE CLICQUOT ROSE$180.00
Pinot Noir, Champagne, France, NV
- Btl$180.00
VEUVE CLICQUOT$170.00
Chardonnay, Champagne, France, NV
- Full Bottle$170.00
DOM PERIGNON BRUT$650.00
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir. Champagne, France. 2013
- Btl$650.00

ROSE

ISABELLE GARRAULT, SANCERRE ROSE LES GRANDS MONTS$20.00
Pinot Noir, Loire Valley France, 2023
- Gls$20.00
- Btl$76.00

Red Wine

JANUIK$24.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley, Washington, 2021
- Gls$24.00
- Btl$92.00
FAILLA$27.00
Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast, 2022
- Gls$27.00
- Btl$100.00
OCCIDENTAL, FREESTONE-OCCIDENTAL$175.00
Pinot Noir, Sonoma, California, 2020
- Btl$175.00
KENZO ESTATE RINDO$450.00
Bordeaux Blend, Napa Valley, California, 2019
- Btl$450.00

White Wine

WEINGUT BERNHARD OTT, AM BERG$18.00
Gruner Veltliner, Niederösterreich, Austria, 2022
- Gls$18.00
- Btl$70.00
ISABELLE ET PIERRE CLEMENT MENETOU-SALON$20.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Loire Valley, France, 2022
- Gls$20.00
- Btl$76.00
SEBELLA, HANZELL VINEYARDS$26.00
Chardonnay, Sonoma Valley, California, 2021
- Gls$26.00
- Btl$96.00
PASCAL JOLIVET SANCERRE$27.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Loire Valley, France, 2022
- Glass$27.00
- Bottle$100.00
LADOUCETTE COMTE LAFOND SANCERRE$132.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Loire Valley, France, 2022
- Btl$132.00
DOMAINES SCHLUMBERGER GRAND CRU SAERING$140.00
Riesling, Alsace, France, 2020
- Btl$140.00
PAZO BARRANTES$150.00
Albariño, Rías Baixas, Spain, 2019
- Btl$150.00
ASATSUYU, KENZO ESTATE$280.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley, California, 2022
- Btl$280.00

SPARKLING SAKE

ICHIDO DRY$65.00
Junmai Ginjo. From Shizuoka. Rich and delicate silk-like foam achieved from the natural fermentation made with champagne method.
- 300ml$65.00

HOT SAKE

TAKAISAMI$18.00
- 4oz$18.00
- 8oz$32.00
KOKURYU KUZURYU$30.00
From Fukui. Smooth, well balanced, notes of banana and cocoa.
- 4oz$30.00
- 8oz$60.00

SHOCHU

KAN NO KO$20.00
Barley Shochu. From Kagoshima. Aged in oak barrels for 3 years, rich, warm, and woody Shochu.
- 4oz$20.00
KAPPA NO SASOI MIZU$20.00
Sweet Potato Shochu. From Miyazaki. Organic. The award-winning of Kyoya distillery, mild and deep flavor with premium quality.
- 4oz$20.00
- Btl$120.00
HYAKU$20.00
Rice Shochu. From Kumamoto. Made from 100% rice koji and yeast. Smooth texture of Japanese sake and is rich in umami, dryness and dignity.
- 4oz$20.00
- Btl$120.00

Beer

ASAHI$8.00
KIRIN ICHIBAN$8.00
KIRIN LIGHT$8.00
SAPPORO$8.00
KAGUA ROUGE$15.00
KAGUA BLANC$15.00
RYDEEN IPA$15.00

Soft Drink

COKE$4.00
DIET COKE$4.00
SPRITE$4.00
STILL WATER$10.00
SPARKLING WATER$10.00
ICED GREEN TEA$6.00
GENMAICHA, SENCHA, YUZU KUKICHA
- Gls$6.00
- Btl$18.00

What 1,038 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

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Review summary

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Sushi of Gari on the Upper East Side offers "the freshest sushi in NYC" with a "wonderful omakase" experience. Guests rave about the "creative and amazing quality" of the dishes and commend the "excellent service" in an "intimate setting." It's a "top-notch" choice for sushi lovers seeking a memorable dining experience.

1,038 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner VIP
New York City2 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 27, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food is always delicious yet it seems like the cost keeps increasing each time I go🥲
Sushi of Gari - Upper East SideResponded on March 3, 2025
Thank you for dining with us and sharing your feedback! We look forward to serving you again!
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Rosalin VIP
New York City11 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Servers were so nice to us four ladies. We each did the Gari Special and it was super delicious per usual!
Sushi of Gari - Upper East SideResponded on February 24, 2025
Thank you Rosalin, for dining with us and sharing your feedback! We look forward to serving you again!
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JJ
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on February 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Sushi of Gari just delivers. I am glad that we have one in the UES neighborhood. I like the fact that the sushi isn't plain traditional, but also doesn't really go drastically experimental. The care that is put on each piece of the omakase progression is excellent and well thought out. Naturally Omakase in NY is not a cheap endeavor, but it is worth every dime for a special occasion. Also thanks for the surprise gesture for my wife's birthday!!
Sushi of Gari - Upper East SideResponded on February 24, 2025
Thank you for your order on your wife's birthday and sharing your feedback! We look forward to serving you again!
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Aimee
New York City20 reviews
3.0
Dined on February 1, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A very nice place to go for conversation and nice meal. I suggest the sushi sashimi on rice piece options. The handrolls are all rice no fish. I got the scallop handroll and there was no scallop in it. The price isn’t great. The fried options were too breaded.
Sushi of Gari - Upper East SideResponded on February 3, 2025
Thank you for dining with us and for sharing your feedback. We value your input as it helps us enhance both our service and food quality. We apologize the you were disappointed with the handroll. Please know that we’re committed to making improvements, and we’d truly appreciate the opportunity to serve you again and provide a better experience. Thank you!
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Grace
New York City19 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fish was really fresh. Service was prompt and courteous - really enjoyable.
Sushi of Gari - Upper East SideResponded on February 3, 2025
Thank you Grace, for dining with us and your feedback! We look forward to seeing you again.
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RA
Greater Boston1 review
5.0
Dined on January 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The best sushi restaurant in NYC bar none. I do prefer the “old way” of serving the omakase, whereby the chef makes exquisite sushi or sashimi and when you are full…you stop vs the 12 piece menu as you will always want more.
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Anna VIP
New York City43 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food and service . Always!! Loyal customer for over 7 years :)
Sushi of Gari - Upper East SideResponded on January 21, 2025
Thank you Anna, for dining with us and your feedback! We look forward to seeing you again.
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Don VIP
New York City45 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent in every way, food service and atmosphere,
Sushi of Gari - Upper East SideResponded on January 21, 2025
Thank you Don, for dining with us and your feedback! We look forward to seeing you again.
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Sylvia VIP
New York City73 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Haven't been to this location in a long time but sushi was fresh and service was excellent! Nice neighborhood restaurant. Definitely recommend!
Sushi of Gari - Upper East SideResponded on January 13, 2025
Welcome back! and Thank you Sylvia for dining with us and your feedback! We look forward to seeing you again!
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Fabrizio VIP
Greater Boston7 reviews
4.0
Dined on December 18, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Sashimi was very good. Good sushi. Quite expensive and service little pushy
Sushi of Gari - Upper East SideResponded on December 19, 2024
Thank you Fabrizio for dining with us and your feedback! We look forward to seeing you again.
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Sushi of Gari - Upper East Side offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 517-5340.

Sushi of Gari - Upper East Side is rated 4.9 stars by 1038 OpenTable diners.

Sushi of Gari - Upper East Side does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 13 times today

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Google Map for Sushi of Gari - Upper East Side

402 East 78th Street, New York, NY 10075

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
B/W 1st Ave. & York Ave.
Neighborhood
Upper East Side
Hours of operation
Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:45 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Japanese, Sushi
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
Subway: #6 train @ 77th Street or Q train at 72nd Street.
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
KEIJI NAITO & YASUHIRO INOUE
Additional
Beer, Counter Seating, Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://sushiofgari.com/
Phone number
(212) 517-5340
Catering
We do offer catering services for various settings. Please kindly inquire at catering@sushiofgari.com for more detail.

Gift card

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Sushi of Gari - Upper East Side

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Gift card

Gari Label Sake

GARI KATSUYAMA$500.00

GARI ISOJIMAN$90.00

GARI HAKURAKUSEI$70.00

GARI RAIFUKU$40.00

GARI X ICHIDO ROSE SPARKLING$70.00

GARI USUNIGORI$45.00

GARI LABEL TASTING$55.00

JUNMAI

ZAKU HO NO TOMO$35.00

JUNMAI GINJO

BANSHU IKKON CHOKARA$30.00

KIMINOI YAMAHAI$30.00

SHICHIDA$35.00

KAMOIZUMI NIGORI$20.00

DAIGINJO

TEDORIGAWA YAMAHAI$35.00

KOKURYU KUZURYU$45.00

KOSHI NO KANBAI CHOTOKUSEN$80.00

JUNMAI DAIGINJO

TOMOJU$55.00

DEWAZAKURA ICHIRO$45.00

SHISHI NO SATO "AIYAMA"$55.00

SOHOMARE$55.00

KIRINZAN$55.00

AKITABARE SHIZUKU$85.00

FUKUJU BLACK$85.00

SHICHI HON YARI SHIZUKU$85.00

PREMIUM BOTTLES

MASUMI NANAGO$400.00

KIKUHIME ORIGARAMI$400.00

SHIZUKU$400.00

MIDORIKAWA$600.00

JIKON TOKUTO OMACHI$950.00

DASSAI BEYOND$1,250.00

DAISHICHI MYOKA RANGYOKU OMEGA$2,000.00

ZANKYO SUPER 7$2,900.00

JIZAKE

ZAKU MEGUMI NO TOMO$45.00

CHAMPAGNE & SPARKLING

MOET & CHANDON BRUT IMPERIAL$31.00

VEUVE CLICQUOT ROSE$180.00

VEUVE CLICQUOT$170.00

DOM PERIGNON BRUT$650.00

ROSE

ISABELLE GARRAULT, SANCERRE ROSE LES GRANDS MONTS$20.00

Red Wine

JANUIK$24.00

FAILLA$27.00

OCCIDENTAL, FREESTONE-OCCIDENTAL$175.00

KENZO ESTATE RINDO$450.00

White Wine

WEINGUT BERNHARD OTT, AM BERG$18.00

ISABELLE ET PIERRE CLEMENT MENETOU-SALON$20.00

SEBELLA, HANZELL VINEYARDS$26.00

PASCAL JOLIVET SANCERRE$27.00

LADOUCETTE COMTE LAFOND SANCERRE$132.00

DOMAINES SCHLUMBERGER GRAND CRU SAERING$140.00

PAZO BARRANTES$150.00

ASATSUYU, KENZO ESTATE$280.00

SPARKLING SAKE

ICHIDO DRY$65.00

HOT SAKE

TAKAISAMI$18.00

KOKURYU KUZURYU$30.00

SHOCHU

KAN NO KO$20.00

KAPPA NO SASOI MIZU$20.00

HYAKU$20.00

Beer

ASAHI$8.00

KIRIN ICHIBAN$8.00

KIRIN LIGHT$8.00

SAPPORO$8.00