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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 |
WA-SNOBBY !!!!!! – My partner and I eat at either Sushisay or Haru depending on our tastes for either traditional or new wave sushi. We were told that Jewel Bako was the best place in the city, I think what he meant was that it's the best place on it's block...may be. The food is not anything special, but it does have some interesting varieties, mostly the onlt thing that makes Jewel Bako neat is the spunky restaurant design. The appetizers need a lot of work, and our main meal took close to an hour to arrive. If we hear tha... read more
not worth it – Although the food was good, it was no better than tomoe or blue ribbon. not only did they run out of the appetizer special, but also the regular king crab and sea urchin rolls before 10 pm on a sat. night! We had to wait over 45 min between soup and sushi. this place is overrated and overpriced.
Eeh?! – I've been hearing mixed reviews from friends and wanted to check out this joint for myself. Small venue, greeted by the owners wife who takes your coat very graciously with a smile at the door. The service is excellent - quick, informative and very attentive. Started w/ the tuna tartare & edamame. The edamame was bland and not very fresh, the tuna tartare was deelish - miniscule serving. All the servings were very small portions. I had the $50 chef's sashimi selection. The sushi was fresh, nothing inventive, just str... read more
See for yourself – Reading the reviews here, I was hesitant but decided to see for myself what JB was about. I'm glad I did. I took my boyfriend for his birthday here and we had a wonderful time and dinner. I had forgotten to confirm my reservation, but when I called, they were pleasant and had still held onto it for me. The sashimi was fresh and excellent, and I loved that I could try different variations of the same fish. The owners were quite eager to please and the staff let us enjoy our meal at our own pace, never rushi... read more
Top shelf sushi for a price – An excellent choice for simply prepared, beautifully fresh sushi. Great for unusual varieties of fish. The service improves dramatically when you are a regular. The staff definitely recognize their repeat customers very personalized service). One note on some other reviews: There seems to be a group of reviewers torching this place on a regular basis that are actually the same person (look for repeat language and common mispellings, like the owner is a "clown"). You will notice that I get torche... read more
well,,,,,,,,,, – IF you have $ and you want to try something new, go. IF you are a value-bargain-hunter, don't go and bitch about it. THis is a Japanese-cuisine-boutique-ding experience to the extreme. You can't get this sophicated, pretty Japanese meal even in Japan. YEs, its pricey. But if you look @ the beautiful displays, its worth it.
two words: over and rated – Expensive; pretensious and frankly the sushi is not even that good. pieces are of unimpressive size the menu is unimaginative(nigiri only and some very simple rolls). The wait staff is aloof all this for a hefty price tag. do yourself a favor dont go
Service Wonderful, Food Above-Average – The service was great from the time we entered the door. The pleasant, smiling hostess took our coats and we were seated right when we arrived (with no reservations mind you - although it was a Tuesday night). From re-folding my girlfriend's napkin on the table when she left briefly, to chillng our wine in back and refilling our glasses at the right time - the service was impeccable. The sushi was exotic though perhaps a little overrated, but I would recommend for the service alone. I'... read more
Zagat's thinks they're a jewel – I don't know that I can say anything that will change the minds of the folks who hate JB. What I can say is that I eat here regularly. It is one of the finest restaurants I've been to...and I've been to my fair share here and in San Francisco. JB is one of the only restaurants (hip or otherwise) I've been too who have achieved a score from Zagat's of 26 in less than two years. JB rocks and those who appreciate fine dining seem to agree.
Frequently asked questions about Jewel Bako
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 tomorrow at 6:30 p.m.
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