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Jewel Bako
- Sushi Bars
- New York, NY
About this business
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 |
Jewelled with snobs – Disappointment! Disappointment! Disappointment! What was once a jewel box in east village is now a box full of suited snobby waiters and maitre'd. Staff acted too superior and service was just simply rude. As for the food, apart from the Chef's Omakase, the appetizers and rolls are just below mediocre for the price they charged. If snobbery is your cup of tea, Jewel Bako will definitely make you feel at home. Otherwise, stay away!
Unbelievable evening – I went here with my girlfriend for our anniversary and we did the $90 per person omakase (because it was worth splurging considering the occasion). Anyhow, the food was amazing, the waitress was extremely helpful with selecting sakes, and the service was impeccable. I'm actually shocked at the reviews that talk about the service, because both of us agreed it was the best we had ever had. I do understand that every evening can be different, but that's pretty surprising. The sushi at Sushi Yasuda may hav... read more
worst value in NY – I went here expected great sushi and I got ripped off. I had to pay OBSCENE prices. $60 omakase for 10 pieces of sushi. They were delicious but what I want when I go out is to feel sated and I didn't come even close. I would NEVER never go back here. I feel cheated.
Rip off – If you're interested in design, ok. But if you're hungry and craving sushi, forget about it! Way overpriced, tiny obnoxious portions, mediocre food, uninventive menu, and an overall unsatisfying experience. Need I say more?
pricey food for not so pricey food – so this is a second shot at reviewing this place, apparantly my first review was not appropriate for citysearch. So let me get into some detail about my meal. the sushi could have been fresher for the price, the service could have been more genuine for the price and the owners could have been less condesending.
Appalling service – I recently went to Jewel Bako for a friend's birthday (11 of us) and the service was appalling. There were only three menus for the 11 of us, and the restaurant wasn't totally full which makes you kind of wonder. When we were ready to order, there was noone to serve us. It took two hours from the point we sat down, til the point that we got our food. We ordered some apps but only half of them came. They completely forgot my meal, saying they thought I was sharing with someone else. Funny thing about actua... read more
Ideal Sushi Experience – Omakase at the bar from Masato at Jewel. You can not do better than that. Masato is not only a master, skillfully creating the freshest and often most unique pieces of sushi, but he is also a mentor who will provide you with tasty bits of sushi info. I leave spending a lot but never have I felt it wasn't worth every penny. Simply the best experience. Jack Lamb has really got something perfect going on here. There are a few places that may have Jewel slightly beat in a couple of categories but none co... read more
Definitely worth a visit – After reading some of the negative reviews, I was a bit weary, but we had reservations and were seating immediately. Not only was our service great, but they may have been a bit overbearing. So many people were coming by asking to take our drink orders, refilling our drinks, and clearing our table. The service was incredible and the sushi was fantastic. Yes, it's a bit pricy, but good sushi is going to be. It probably helped that we got there early (7:30pm) before the rush, but I would absolutely r... read more
Great Experience – Contrary to many of the previous reviews, I had a fantastic time dining at Jewel Bako. Fortunately, it wasn't over crowed when we arrived, so we were seated and served immediately. The Omakase tasting menu was great and each item was explained to us when it was served. When our table got a little crowded by all of the plates, the table next to ours was added to provide us with more room, even though it could have been used to seat another party. Yes, it was pricey, but the food and attentive staff was defi... 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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