Sushi Daizen

Reviews

• Patrick W.

  star star star star star 29 June 2026

  TLDR: A quiet LIC sushi bar. Reasonably priced omakase that's great if you're venturing into omakase for the first time or if you've been into this style of dining for awhile. Sushi Daizen deserves it's place amongst all the Manhattan sushi bars. No theatrics, just a bar that serves excellent sushi and you'll keep coming back to.
  
  I had saw Sushi Daizen on Yelp some years ago and had placed it on my list. I eventually did make it over there and gave it a try. It reminds me a lot of a sushi bar in Tokyo. Very subtle signage, minimalist design, soft piano jazz.
  
  You can order a la carte here but the omakase is the way to go. For $75 you get a three-dish appetizer, a fish broth, 10 pieces of nigiri and a handroll. There is a sushi/sashimi omakase offered as well if you're trying to cut back on the rice I believe it's $90 but I can't remember for sure.
  
  The appetizers rotate but there is always the egg omelette included. This is then followed by the fish broth and then begins the sushi progression.
  
  I have been served by both Chef Etsuzo and the other chef - I don't know her name. They're both excellent though. Chef Etsuzo is great to talk with too, very laid back as he slices and prepares your nigiri.
  
  The nigiri here is a good size, not too small - not too large, just right. I love the taste of their rice here, the acidity is perfect and it just brings each piece together wonderfully. Sushi of course is - all about the rice.
  
  While the pieces vary a bit, the progression is usually the same more or less. Which I'm okay with, I know what I'm getting (give or take a few pieces) and I know that I'll enjoy it.
  
  The standout piece for me is always the barracuda when he has it. It's lightly torched that lends that smoky flavor and just leaves your face like O.O afterwards.
  
  You can always order more pieces if you'd like. I traditionally will get a handroll afterwards and then I'm good.
  
  I have been bringing friends here who want to try omakase or have been to quite a few on their own. I would say Sushi Daizen is probably my favorite between value, experience, taste, etc. I've frequented here more than any other sushi bar and I plan to for many years.
  
  Stop reading, call and book a spot at the bar. You'll be glad you did.

• Stacey C.

  star star star star star_border 27 June 2026

  For a place in LIC, this place can be comparable to those in Manhattan.
  
  For the amount of pieces for the Omakase, it was good.
  However, for each piece of sushi, there was way too much soy sauce brushed on and like another reviewer had mentioned, the grain of rice a bit too long. Another concern, the sushi chef took kept all pieces of fish in the fridge until it was time to serve, basically serving chilled fish.  Sushi shouldn't be served that cold.

• Mike R.

  star star star star star_border 16 June 2026

  It's nice to have a relatively inexpensive (key word: relatively) in the neighborhood. We've been here a few times and have experienced both a regular table and the sushi bar. There really is just one menu - omakase for sushi. For $75 you can do 10 pieces or 6 piece sushi + sashimi for $90.
  
  We have gone for the 10 piece every time here. The fish is pretty good quality. Nothing has blown me away, but everything has been solid each time we've visited. At the end of course you can order ala carte including sushi that you might not have been served during omakase.
  
  Overall, if you're in the area and want a relatively inexpensive omakase for sushi, then it's a good option.

• Matthew H.

  star star star star star 11 June 2026

  My favorite Sushi spot in NYC and I've eaten multiple times at most of the famous ones as well as a few "hole in the wall" spots. Love the variety of fish they have here. Some of them I've never seen anywhere else. For the price, this place can't be beat. Just do the Omakase Sushi and thank me later. Chef Etsuzo clearly knows what he is doing with this place.

• Gary L.

  star star star star star 9 June 2026

  Always a good day place to relax and eat sushi. The omakase is great. When you in LIC you should come here and enjoy. This is my go to spot