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SASABUNE AT A GLANCE
This is a brief summary: Read the complete profile for details on the space, chef and menu, as well as insider tips designed to maximize your comfort. To continue, use the purple menu bar above.
Overview
- Sasabune opened in November 2006 and has a very loyal following
- The highly coveted sushi bar seats up to ten diners
- Chef Takahashi is a delightful conversationalist, so if you can grab a seat near him at the sushi bar you're in for the ultimate sushi aficionado experience
- Sasabune has two dining rooms that seat a total of 30 people
- "Trust Me" theme and restaurant's "Rules" are posted outside for first time visitors
- Sasabune's concept of "Trust Me" is a unique one that allows you to try new things by putting yourself in the chef's able hands
- Servers are incredibly helpful in describing how to accompany your sushi
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Chef/Menu
- Executive Chef: Kenji Takahashi studied under Sushi Master Nobi Kushuhara
- Chef Takahashi goes to the New Fulton Fish Market at 5 a.m. every morning that it's open to secure the freshest fish for his meals. With his personally selected fresh "catch" Chef Takahashi prepares for you an "Omakase" the chef's pick menu that generally starts with about four servings after which there is an a la carte menu from which you can choose additional tastings
- Sample Dishes: Blue Crab Roll from the Equator/White Albacore Tuna Sashimi with Ponzu Sauce/White Fish Fluke-Boston and Red Snapper-New Zealand
- Glass of Wine $7 - $9/Sake $13 - $21/Sushi $2 – MP/Roll $6 - $8.50/Sashimi $3.50 - MP
- The sushi list at Sasabune is extensive
- Reservations are strongly recommended for dinner
Comfort
Service: Very helpful service in dining areas
Acoustics: Appropriate, muted
Lighting: Pendant at sushi counter, spot and wall sconces at dining areas
Table Proximity: Two areas with casual spacing of wood surfaced tables and chairs
Location/Hours
401 East 73rd Street
New York, NY 10021
Reservations: (212) 249-8583
Hours: Lunch 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. (Mon – Fri); Dinner 5:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. (Mon – Sat)
Dress Code: Casual
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