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Jewel Bako
- Sushi Bars
- New York, NY
About this business
Established in 2001, Jewel Bako delights, with some of the finest sushi creations served in a warm atmosphere. The intimate dining room sports a striking decor and gives the feeling of dining inside a huge tunnel bathed in golden light. Clever use of mirrors make the room seem spacious. Comfy banquettes and candle-lit tables create an ambiance unlike any other sushi place. Jewel Bako's sushi has received consistent praise from numerous quarters for its freshness, delicate flavors and impeccable presentation. The extensive me... read more
Location details
239 E 5th St, Ste 2, New York, NY, 10003, United States
Get directions| Weekday | Schedule | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. | |
| Tue | 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. | |
| Wed | 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. | |
| Thu | 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. | |
| Fri | 6:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. | |
| Sat | 6:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. | |
| Sun | Closed |
this is my favorite place for sushi hands down.
Jewel Bako...is INCREDIBLE!!!! A MUST FOR TRUE SUSHI LOVERS!!!! – My husband saw the Bizarre Foods episode where Jewel Bako was featured. He would not stop saying that he wanted to go eat there. So for his birthday this past weekend I took him. I planned 2 months in advance to make sure I would get seats at the sushi bar. Front and center. It was like the head chef was only serving us. It really was incredible!!! We had the spiny lobster sashimi. (must order a week b-4 so they can have it flown in from Japan) It was like not... read more
Not worth it. Service good. – Heard many good things about this restaurant and had to try it for myself. The service was really great. But I didn't think the food was worth the price at all. I had been to many Japanese restaurant with the same price range and got a lot more different varieties. Don't think I would go back again.
perfection – I've heard so much about Jewel Bako that I had to see for myself. I must say, I was not disappointed. A very friendly and accomodating atmosphere, combined with a pleasant and courteous staff (also very knowledgable with the fish cuts). If you go, the omakase is a must. I you can shell the extra $45, go for the omakase dinner (I unfortunately decided to spend the excess on a wonderful bottle of sake, which was the perfect complement). I will be back but will have to sit at the sushi bar, which is supposedly "the... read more
I Have Been Hooked – Spending an evening at the sushi bar at this sushi haven is divine. Sit back, relax with a bottle of sake from their wonderful selection, and watch Chef Yoshi bounce around the sushi bar in a frenzy, serving you piece by piece of some of the finest fish in NYC, cut and composed with seasoned rice in masterful fashion. There really is no other way to experience this place. Sitting at a table is an unacceptable substitute. I came here and dined at a table and upon leaving, quickly forgot this place existed... read more
Food was great, Owner needs an nicer attitude – Delicious food, have to try the uni parfait. The fish was very fresh and each piece had it's own individual taste. The live-lobster thing may be overrated but it's interesting to try. I agree with previous posters if people have a problem with live seafood they should give up eating any meat at all and stop commenting on restaurants that serve meat. I heard the owner doesn't let people photograph the food and he's nasty about it.That's kind of a shame since we cannot share the ... read more
stop being an idiot – To the person who said you should sever the spinal cord of the twitching lobster need to get in touch with their high-school biology lessons. lobsters don't have spinal cords. There is even controversy over the whether or not lobsters even have the capacity to feel pain. "The quickest way to destroy a lobster may be to insert a knife into its head and cleave the head in two, thereby destroying two of the most important nerve clusters of the lobster. Some feel that this is more humane than placing the li... read more
Be glad you weren't born an animal – Frightening lack of concern for the pain of the lobster being eaten alive. I can only hope the person doing this death dance lives this hell in a future life. They serve the lobster tail with the living head/body on the plate, moving. Could they NOT cut it's spinal cord so it doesn't have to live the hour or two of insane pain? This isn't food, it's animal terrorism.
Live Entrees: Animal Cruelty is Unappetizing. – If you haven't seen Food Network's episode of "Bizarre Foods" in which host Andrew Zimmern comes to this restaurant and eats its specialty, "live spiny lobster sashimi", please Google it --- this popular "delicacy" involves a live lobster being brought to your table, opened, and eaten while it squirms. It's marketed as an experience, as fresher than fresh; it's animal cruelty, plain and simple, and I have to boycott this place until it stops serving live food. I see on the menu... read more
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How is Jewel Bako rated?
Jewel Bako has a 4.4 star rating with 529 reviews.
When is Jewel Bako open?
Jewel Bako is closed now. It will open at 6:30 p.m.
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