Sushi of Gari UWS (Gari Columbus)

Best in NYC!

Always great to come back here. Food is consistently great

Love the omakase here. It’s expensive but really worth it ! I brought my 13-year-old daughter here for the first time and created a monster . We had the 12 pc, Gari Special, and Mochi for dessert. It’s all perfection! The atmosphere is very plain and simple - which is ok since the sushi is the ⭐️

How disappointing Gari doesn’t add wasabi or ginger or soy sauce with your order. Regardless of their excuse that there are mandates you have to request it by choosing “utensils “ that’s a really bad excuse bc not only is that a waste of utensils if you don’t need them - those are food items that most everyone expects- especially w an expensive order!! So disappointed!

Amazing omakase. The fish was so fresh and toppings made it unique and special.

*Okay granted this is partially our fault buttttt - we asked the waiter for a recommendation for sake. The waiter provided us 3 small samples to try but he did not offer to share the price of the bottle nor did we ask. When the bill came, we found out it cost us $220!!! I felt like this was dishonest and put a damper on our otherwise wonderful meal. Ambiance (5/5): The establishment is pretty small but very organized and neat, clean, and welcoming! We were seated next to the chef's table and loved watching the preparation right in front of our eyes. The chefs worked together seamlessly to prepare the various dishes with special garnishes, sauces, and presentation. Service (4/5): We were warmly greeted at the door. Warm towels for wiping at the beginning of the meal and during the middle course. He went out of his way to ask us in advance if we wanted a birthday dessert since there was only 2 left in the back so he could reserve it. They came out with a sparkler candle for us! Free green tea with the dessert. Food (5/5): We chose the combo omakase for $180 (4 sashimi & 8 sushi). Every single dish was fresh and delicious! Presentation was exceptional and the tastes were infused with art.

Excellent sushi

Very disappointing omakase experience. My wife and I live on the UWS and have tried several of the local omakase spots. This felt more like a nice sushi restaurant than an omakase experience with busy table service and take out orders being prepared right next to my omakase. The chefs selections were a little bizarre. Is it really omakase with no uni, no wagyu, 1 piece of toro, and barely a torch in sight? I was served a hot oyster Rockefeller that was basically inedible and completely out of touch with a fresh sushi meal. One sushi piece had a thin slice of truffle and the chef added a drop of “truffle oil” on top, presumably trying to trick me into thinking I was served a reasonable portion of truffle. Didn’t refill my pickled ginger. Came out to a $500 meal for 2 people and I was in and out in about an hour. The omakase felt more like a gimmick than a true sushi counter experience. I got stuck in a tourist trap and I’m a local!