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Sushi Yasaka

Restaurant · Upper West Side

Sushi Yasaka is my neighborhood sushi joint and, luckily, one of the restaurants open on Christmas in New York City.

Sushi Yasaka is my neighborhood sushi joint and, luckily, one of the restaurants open on Christmas in New York City. It’s a quiet, unassuming place that serves great food and is perfect for an easygoing Christmas dinner in NYC.

But just because it’s a local spot, don’t assume it’s not busy; it’s far from it. On a normal day, every table is filled, and I can only assume that’ll be the case on Christmas. Reservations are strongly encouraged.

Hours
Mon to Sun noon to 2.45 pm; Mon and Sun 5.15 pm to 9.45 pm; Tue to Sat 5.15 pm to 10 pm or 10.15 pm
Cost
Appetizers from about $8, entrees up to about $20, a la carte sushi and rolls
Subway
1, 2, 3 to 72 St, 2 min
Address
251 W 72nd St, New York, NY 10023

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