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Best Sushi in Murray Hill & Kips Bay
Best Japanese in Murray Hill & Kips Bay
Best Date Night Sushi in Murray Hill & Kips Bay
Master Critic Review
Oishi Bay Sushi
7.8
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Group Dining Gatherings
Quick Bites Champions
Hidden Gems Heaven
Oishi Bay is a long-running Kips Bay Japanese spot where sushi rolls share space with teriyaki, udon, and hibachi-style plates. It’s a dependable option for affordable combo dinners, big takeout orders, and mixed groups who don’t all want raw fish.
Must-Try Dishes:
Salmon avocado roll, Sushi and sashimi dinner, Chicken or salmon hibachi
Scores:
Value: 8.8
Service: 7.6
Consistency: 7.5
Food Quality: 8
Atmosphere: 6.2
Cultural Relevance: 7.1
What makes it special: Affordable sushi-plus-hot-dishes menu that serves many use cases.
Who should go: Budget-minded groups wanting sushi alongside cooked Japanese standards.
When to visit: Busy early evenings and weekends for family-style sharing.
What to order: Roll combos, sushi and sashimi dinner, hibachi-style mains.
Insider tip: Use their online ordering for smoother timing on larger takeout orders.