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A place · Restaurant · Upper West Side · on 1 of my list

Sushi Yasaka.

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

Antonina Pattiz
Antonina PattizI went myself · from my Best restaurants open on Christmas Day
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It's on 1 of my list. Each entry below is what I wrote about it there, with my verdict on that list, the fullest first.

Best restaurants open on Christmas Day

No. 12 on that list2 min from the subway
Worth it
  • Subway1, 2, 3 to 72 St, 2 min
  • Address251 W 72nd St, New York, NY 10023
  • From my guide, updated September 2026.

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.

Worth it, says Antonina. Been? Say if you agree.
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Sushi Yasaka

Upper West Side