4 Best Sushi Places in Westchester

Are you a sushi lover on a hunt for the best local lunch spots right here in Westchester? If so, you’re in luck. Whether you’re looking for a perfect date night location or a family-friendly restaurant for a birthday bash, you’ll find plenty of mouth-watering dining options right here in Westchester County. In fact, we here at Bill Volz Westchester have put together a list of four of the best sushi places in town.

KOKU Modern Japanese Restaurant

KOKU Modern Japanese Restaurant offers a New York City atmosphere in an accessible upstate New York location. The name translates to “moment,” and indeed, this restaurant strives to create a modern experience for diners. KOKU also offers catering for parties and family events.

On the KOKU all-day menu, you’ll find classic starters like miso soup and seaweed salad. There are also kitchen appetizers like pan-fried gyoza, spicy edamame, grilled octopus, and chicken yakitori skewers. The sushi appetizers include truffle white tuna rolls and filet mignon tataki. Speaking of sushi, you can find sushi or sashimi made with tuna, whitefish, yellowtail roe, salmon, shellfish, or cooked options. Specifically, the sushi bar entrees are full of treats like maki, house sashimi, and chef omakase. There are also signature rolls, like the Pacific roll, featuring yellowtail jalapeno, lobster salad, and soybean paper.

Location: 454 Main St., Armonk

Hours: 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 11:30 am to 3 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Fridays, 1:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturdays, and 1:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Sundays

Phone Number: 914-730-0077

Sakura Garden

Sakura Garden Japanese Restaurant is sure to provide diners with an evening of authentic Japanese cuisine. It features fresh food and a menu that balances an exquisite sushi bar with a full kitchen of delicious Japanese classics.

The Sakura Garden menu features appetizers from either the kitchen or the sushi bar. The former includes fried crab sticks and gyoza, while the latter offers tuna dumplings and fancy tartar with spicy tuna, lobster salad, and avocado with ponzu sauce. Next, check out the sushi options, which the menu organizes into options like vegetable sushi rolls, hand rolls, naruto rolls, sakura special rolls, sushi and sashimi a la carte, and the sushi bar entrée. You can also explore the special bento box, which offers a variety of options, all served with soup, salad, and white rice.

Location: 531 Warburton Ave., Hastings on Hudson

Hours: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Fridays, noon p.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturdays, and 1 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Sundays

Phone Number: 914-478-1978

Dai Sushi

If you’re on the hunt for a down-to-earth eatery perfect for a family evening out, you’ll love Dai Sushi. There are plenty of options that diners of all ages will love, like udon soup, katsu, and teriyaki. The menu features a wide variety of sections including sushi appetizers, kitchen appetizers, special rolls, sushi and sashimi a la carte, sushi rolls, sushi entrees, kitchen entrees, tempura, donburi, kushiyaki, noodle soup, sauteed noodles, ramen noodles, Japanese fried rice, lunch specials, and sides.

To get your meal at Dai Sushi started, try the crispy rice with creamy sauce or the shiromi usuzukuri from the sushi bar. You can also get a few kitchen appetizers to share, like the boiled edamame, the nasu with miso, or the soft shell crab amazu-ponzu. Noodle lovers can enjoy either tonkotsu or miso ramen and a variety of udon soups made with vegetables, chicken, kimchi beef, or shrimp. If you’re more in the mood for sushi, check out delicious options like the sashimi with soft shell crab roll, the 16-piece omakase sashimi, or the California roll dinner.

Location: 8 Pleasantville Rd., Pleasantville

Hours: Noon to 2:45 p.m. and 4:30 to 9 p.m. Tuesday Tuesday through Thursday, noon to 2:45 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, and 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Sundays

Phone Number: 914-769-0638

Osaka Japanese Steak House and Sushi

Osaka Japanese Steak House is a fantastic option for those looking for a classy evening. It features dining options that range from hand rolls to hibachi steaks. Other menu sections include lunch specials, soups, salads, hot and cold appetizers, osaka special rolls, classic rolls, vegetable maki, sushi bar entrees, kitchen entrees, donburi, noodles, and bento boxes.

At Osaka Japanese Steak House, you might start your meal with seafood soup or an avocado salad, then indulge in some pan-fried gyoza or Haru Maki spring rolls as an appetizer. You can also try an order of roast duck bun, two steamed buns filled with roast duck slices, green mist with special sauce, cucumber, and salad greens.

Next, pick up one of the Osaka special rolls. There’s the Pink Lady Roll, which features salmon tempura topped with fresh salmon and chef’s special sauce, or the Filet Mignon Roll, which includes king crab, avocado, filet mignon, and ponzu sauce.

Location: 134 Wildey St., Tarrytown

Hours: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday through Saturday, and noon and 10 p.m. on Sundays

Phone Number: 914-631-8888

There you have it. We hope you’ve enjoyed this list of the four best sushi places in Westchester. Not only are we at Bill Volz Westchester happy to direct you to the best sushi spots nearby, but we’re also delighted to offer premier dealership services for your Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, and Ram needs in the Cortlandt, New York – Westchester County area. If you’re hoping to purchase a vehicle, we know you’ll love what you find in our new car inventory or our selection of pre-owned vehicles for sale. You can also schedule a service visit for any vehicles you already have.

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