Suteishi
“Artful, delicious, fresh sushi in a modern, clean, minimalist environment within the historic setting of South Street Seaport.”
“From there we could really take in the sights of the rest of the Peck and the Brooklyn Bridge.”
“For two people, we usually order edamame (which is served with a delicious sauce), gyoza (lightly fried) and the Perfect 10.”
Suteishi
Takes Reservations: Yes
Delivery: Yes
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Accepts Apple Pay: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Outdoor Seating: Yes
Dogs Allowed: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
Caters: Yes
Price range.
$$$ Price range $31-60
8 reviews
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The bf and I were staying in the Wall Street area where most of the local sushi joints had mediocre ratings. Suteishi did not disappoint. It's a smaller restaurant with red, black, and white modern decor. You're sitting in close proximity to people. So it tends to get loud in here. The service is very attentive and friendly. Your water glass stays full.
We started off with the spicy King crab homemade miso which was hands down best miso I have ever had. It was so good I had another! lol The sashimi plate was a good mix of tuna, snapper, salmon and can't remember what else- nothing but fresh, buttery textures though. I decided to try some fusion sushi. I had the ika topped with a touch of uni and tuna embellished with kimchi sauce. Both were interesting and good. They didn't go overboard with the pairing which made it a perfect balance. My bf indulged in his favorite- saba- also very satisfying. We enjoyed ourselves in this upbeat atmosphere and went through 3 of those little bottles of sake- can't remember which one now. They have a decent selection though.
Yes, the prices are steep here, but you get what you pay for. I'd much rather indulge the right way for more. Next time, I'm in the Wall Street area craving sushi, I would definitely return!
So so good. Try the tuna crisp for an appetizer. Delicious. And the sushi was the best I've had in the area. Only wished they delivered to west street. Amazing sake cocktails too!
This is the best sushi place in FiDi, but comes at a higher price than places like Haru, Ise or Taste of Tokyo, which are just ok, in my opinion.
You can't compare Suteishi to places like Gari, Yasuda, Blue Ribbon, BondSt, etc., but for good quality, slightly-better-than-middle-range sushi, then this is perfect. And if you're in FiDi, then this place is your best option.
Pro Tip: make sure you Check-In on Yelp as you'll get a Free Lychee Saketini which was really good.
We ordered:
Lychee Saketini- this drink was Excellent, so good, that I switched from my wine after trying it. They also make it in Peach flavor, but don't see how it could be better than the Lychee one, so order that one.
Sauvignon Blanc- white wine from New Zealand, was pretty good.
Edamame- pretty standard at most sushi places, so nothing special here, but they did provide a house blend soy sauce for dipping that was nice.
Salmon Avocado Roll- also pretty standard, but the quality of the salmon was really good.
Red Dragon Roll- Big Eye Tuna, Blue Fin Tuna, spicy mayo and crunch on top. Very tasty roll and highly recommend. The big eye tuna had a nice amount of fat which was buttery in your mouth. Really liked it.
Angelfish Roll- Spicy White Tuna, sweet mango, White Tuna on top. This roll had a nice combination of saltiness from the tuna and sweetness from the mango. If you order it, make sure you eat it at the end of your meal, as it's almost dessert-like. And the white tuna is so delicate and nice.
Yellowfin Toro Sushi- as with most Toro, had a nice marble of fat and melted in your mouth when you ate it. I still prefer traditional Tuna Toro, but this was a nice change.
Salmon Toro Sushi- similar to what I said above, had nice fat and was really good, but still like Tuna Toro better. And I kind of like the straight salmon (sake) sushi better. But the quality of the Salmon Toro was excellent, I admit that.
Uni from Japan (not Santa Barbara)- I was surprised and somewhat shocked when the waitress said they had Uni from Japan, given that it's hard to find in the city, and especially as this restaurant seems pretty basic. We were tempted to get it, but it was $20 for one shell and we were already full from all the sushi we ate. Also, I've been told that if you order Uni somewhere, it should be at a very high quality sushi restaurant, otherwise, it could be really bad. So, we didn't feel like rolling the dice, so we passed. Maybe next time.
But overall, the sushi was very very good and if you're gonna have sushi in FiDi, this is the place to have it. But, it's on the pricier side, and the cost was $125 for two people including two drinks each.
For that price bracket, I'd almost recommend spending an extra $50-$75 and go to Blue Ribbon. But, that would mean taking a taxi/uber there, so given that, you can't beat the convenience and no wait at Suteishi. Not to mention the ambiance is pretty modern and much nicer than most spots in FiDi.
So, just come here if you're set on having sushi in FiDi, you won't be disappointed.
I'm not sure why people are raving over this and really the first time I've been let down by the aggregate reviews on Yelp.
We just ordered in since we have all day workshops and couldn't leave the building. This was so meh and honestly, tasteless. The consensus and feeling after eating this lunch was that we were "full", but everything was so tasteless that I'm completely feeling unsatisfied.
We had spicy tuna (where there was no spice), eel/avocado roll – that was ok, gyoza – you can't really F that up, but smallest dumplings ever, and really "interesting" looking seaweed salad. The edamame was good.
Anyway, definitely won't be ordering that in again. It was a bummer!
Best sushi and most agreeable dining experience in FiDi. We wandered in the Suteishi on a Saturday noon. It was almost empty so we had a really nice, chill, and private lunch. The samurai roll (spicy blue crab, avocado, and crunchy red snapper) is a must-try. Very fresh ingredients and layers of flavors! The rice and red snapper were shiny under the natural light. Spicy sauce and scallions definitely made this dish more interesting than the blue crab roll you can have at anywhere else.
A great deal given the quality, ambiance and service. Will come back.
Fine dining or dining fine? SuTeiShi definitely gave me a better answer. Well decorated, this small cute sushi bar located right in the center of Fulton market so that you could enjoy a bite after wandering around.
My friend and I came in around 1 on Saturday afternoon and it was completely empty. We shared the Samurai roll and the matcha soba with salmon. Their fish was freshly prepared in front of you and served quickly. The matcha soba, on the other hand, was a bit creamy and made a perfect combo with the grilled salmon on top.
Fairly priced as well. Must stop by for someone new to this area!
This place is really underrated. It is by far the best sushi in the financial district. The crispy shrimp were insanely delicious, so crispy and ultra flavorful spicy mayo. We had to order more of this it was that good. We got the hot stone cooked seafood I wouldn't get that again the stone may not have been hot enough to cook the food quick enough and there wasn't a lot of flavor or a great sauce with this. The rolls are delicious – fun and different concepts. We had a Suteishi pearl roll – fried oyster roll – yum! My dining companions had a house party roll – scallop and bacon roll. I had a samurai – blue crab and red snapper and a kimono speciality – salmon and truffle oil. We also had tuna rolls and shrimp tempura etc. The speciality rolls and crispy shrimp were the shining stars. The waitress was attentive and the interior was clean. Highly recommend and will definitely be coming back!
What a cute sushi spot. I imagine it gets quite busy due to the great waterfront location. They have floor to ceiling windows that not only provides great lighting but retracts for some outdoor dining on a nice day. Decor is also nice and modern and overall a great spot for a date or girls night.
On our visit, we split the blue crab gyoza and four specialty rolls. The gyoza was not your traditional pan fried gyoza but thrown into a fryer. These were definitely left in too long and were super crispy with an almost cracker like texture. The filling was pretty tasty but the texture was all off for me.
The rolls(King of NY, Samurai and two I forget) were all quite good. Not as elaborate as some of the rolls I've had elsewhere but the fish was fresh and the rice was perfect.
We split a coconut sorbet that was presented in a little coconut shell that provided a refreshing end to an overall great meal.
The cost was steep but the food is solid and the views cannot be beat.