Tanaka Sushi
“I usually get take out or delivery since the place is pretty small but the takeout is fast and delivery is free over ten dollars.”
“3 solid rolls, miso soup and salad coming in under $15 after tax.”
“I often get the yaki udon or tekka don – you get a sizeable heap of good, fresh food, accompanied by a small salad with ginger dressing and a miso soup.”
Tanaka Sushi
Takes Reservations: Yes
Delivery: Yes
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
Caters: Yes
Price range.
$$ Price range $11-30
8 reviews
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Ordered again for a Real Time Lunch Review. This time, order was here within 30 minutes' time.
Tried the sashimi-style sushi. Packaging still made for a solid presentation. Fish wasn't as glistening as I would have liked. Definitely had that "pre-cut then put on ice" mouth feel, opposed to the soft, buttery, no noticeable chew, melt in your mouth, ZOMG feel of higher-quality sushi. Still tasted fine. Fortunately, the Uni was up to snuff.
Also tried the Tiger & Samurai Rolls. Both were fine with taste. But there was a decent-sized chunk of King Crab shell in my Samurai Roll. No bueno! Had that been swallowed unnoticed….it was large and jagged enough to be of seeeeeeeeerious notice coming out.
If I order again, will stay away from the King Crab (which makes me sad)….and the sashimi-style sushi. But, with other options in the area who deliver, this will probably be my last go at Tanaka.
This is a typical sushi restaurant that is forgettable because the menu is typical, the taste is typical, and the service is typical. Tanaka Sushi is A-OK.
Sushi was okay, nothing outstanding. Got seated pretty quickly for Midtown lunch time.
Great option for not-too-expensive sushi in Midtown East – Tanaka is kind of a hole in the wall with seating for maybe 20 people. It was just a few blocks from my hotel and had generally positive reviews so I gave it a try and was really happy with it.
First, I always like the places that start you off with a hand wipe, because I like to be clean.
Second, the waitress was really sweet and attentive, but not too much so.
Third and most important – the sushi was fresh and tasty. I had a few rolls and some white tuna and the quality was high on the fish. Presentation was good too.
The value here is outstanding – not sure if it's every night but my first sake was free and they give you a small dish of pineapple afterwards too. Considering the quality, the prices were quite reasonable.
I also had a free side of entertainment as I was seated next to a table of nuns who were demolishing sushi & sake and talking some serious politics. Also, every patron in the place when I visited was female so single fellows might want to check this place out.
My co-worker took me here for lunch as he knows I appreciate good sushi. I got the lunch box which came with california rolls (which you can switch to any other roll), fried dumplings (which you can switch to shumai), salad with miso ginger dressing, and your main course (chicken teriyaki for me), with a bowl of rice on the side. The service was slower than expected for NYC standards, but every piece of my meal was delicious! The chicken was so tender and the sushi was fresh. I do wish that the tables are a set a little further apart.
Really good! Service was slow & prices seemed a bit inconsistent (my appetizer cost more than my sushi roll?), but the food was really tasty.
I ordered: shrimp shumai, greasy but in a good way; the sweet potato roll, only $3 & OMGPERFECT & crunchy; and the spicy king crab avocado roll, which was great but wasn't listed as having masago & had it anyway – yuck! I also tried my friend's gyoza, which is generally not my style but was still tasty.
Meal was about $15 – not bad at all. If I lived in the area, I'd definitely go back when the next Japanese food craving hit.
My wife and I had dinner here last Sunday night, and both thought it was OK. When we arrived, the restaurant was full and we had to wait about 20 mins or so. The waitress and the manager were both very nice and accommodating while we waited, and served us water, gave us menu recommendations and some generally comforting small talk.
I ordered a soba noodle soup with chicken and my wife ordered an assortment of sushi. Both items were fairly decent and I think this is overall, a pretty decent Sushi spot close to home. I'm not really a sushi connoisseur, but I think Tanaka is safe bet if you're in the area and looking for sushi.
standard bento lunch set.