Sushi Dairo – Japanese
Sushi Dairo invites guests into a serene, minimalist sanctuary where the rhythmic dance of the chef’s blade transforms the morning’s freshest catch into exquisite edible art. Each hand-pressed piece of nigiri is a masterclass in balance, marrying warm, vinegared rice with buttery seafood that melts upon the palate to reveal deep, umami-rich flavors. This intimate experience honors the quiet precision of Japanese tradition, turning every bite into a fleeting, flavorful moment of pure culinary grace.
208 3rd Avenue, NY 10003 +1-212-529-4193 https://omakasesushidairo.com/Rating: 4.8/5 (289 reviews)
Cuisine: Japanese
Price range: $$
Dietary options: high-protein, dairy-free, nut-free, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, keto, kosher, halal, pescatarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, mediterranean, diabetic, plant-based, sugar-free, whole30, paleo, anti-inflammatory, clean-eating, south-beach, weight-watchers, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, gerd, atkins, raw-food, volumetrics, tlc, detox, alkaline, carnivore, mayo-clinic, macrobiotic, slow-carb, candida, pegan, lectin-free, sirtfood
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Friday
- 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM, 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
- Saturday
- 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
What diners are saying
Diners celebrate this hidden gem for its high-quality, traditional omakase that feels both impressive and budget-friendly. Guests consistently praise the fresh, melt-in-your-mouth fish and outstanding seasoning, with standout mentions for the incredible uni and unique brown sugar ice cream. The atmosphere is described as a welcoming sanctuary where staff treat you like family, offering warm, attentive service that keeps regulars coming back. While one reviewer noted salty soup, the overwhelming consensus highlights an honest, skillful sushi experience without gimmicks.
Menu
Dinner Omakase
Chef’s Special Selection. Our sushi rice is a blend of three different kinds of Koshihikari rice. Our sushi vinegar is a blend of two different kinds of red vinegar (Asaku), sugar and salt. These ingredients are all from Japan. The fish we mainly use is flown in from Toyosu Fish Market in Japan.
- Chef’s Special Selection - $160: Soup, Three Amuses, Daily Sashimi, Cha-Wan-Mushi, 11 pieces of Sushi, 1 Hand Roll, Ice Cream Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Lunch Specials
Available during lunch hours
- Omakase Lunch - $95: 11 pcs of sushi, Toro roll or a Toro taku & miso soup Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Sushi Lunch - $38: 9 pcs of sushi & a roll (tuna, salmon or yellowtail) Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Sashimi Lunch - $43: 14 pcs of sashimi with rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, Raw-Food, TLC
- Chirashi Lunch - $36: 12 pcs of sashimi over rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, Raw-Food, TLC
- Stylish Don - $36: Tuna, salmon, yellowtail over rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, Raw-Food, TLC
- Unagi Don - $28: Unagi eel over rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- LUNCH COMBINATION - $27: 2 Rolls with 4 pcs of sushi. Choice of 2 rolls: Tuna, Salmon, Salmon Skin, Yellowtail, Shrimp tempura, Spicy Tuna, Spicy Salmon, Eel Avocado, Spicy White Fish Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Appetizers & Soup
Dinner / Take Out
- Akadashi Miso Soup - $5 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
- Black Edamame - $7 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Candida
- Seaweed Salad - $10: 4 kinds of seaweed Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Ankimo - $14 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Clean-Eating, Carnivore, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Squid Legs Fried - $12 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Blue Fin Tuna Avocado - $18 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida, Lectin-Free
Chef’s Selection Sets
Dinner / Take Out Sets
- Omakase - $95: 11pcs of sushi, 1 toro roll & miso soup Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Raw-Food
- Sushi Set - $45: 9 pcs of sushi & a roll (tuna, salmon or yellowtail) Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Raw-Food
- Sashimi Set - $49: 7 kinds of sashimi (2 pcs each) with rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Candida
- Bara Chirashi - $48: Sashimi served over rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, Raw-Food
- Stylish Don - $42: Tuna, salmon, yellowtail over rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, Raw-Food
- Unagi Don - $32: Unagi eel over rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Maki (Roll)
Traditional and specialty rolls
- Negi Toro Roll - $13 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, Raw-Food
- Toro Taku Roll - $13: Japanese pickle Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Fat
- Shrimp Tempura Roll - $11: Spicy mayo Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Tuna Roll - $8.5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, Raw-Food
- Tuna Avocado Roll - $9 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Kosher, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Sirtfood, Pegan, Lectin-Free
- Yellowtail Roll - $8 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, Raw-Food
- Salmon Roll - $8 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, Raw-Food
- Salmon Avocado Roll - $8.5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, Raw-Food
- Salmon Skin Roll - $8 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, Raw-Food
- Eel Avocado Roll - $9 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, Raw-Food
- Spicy Tuna Roll - $9 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Spicy Salmon Roll - $8.5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Rainbow Oshi Sushi - $23 Dietary tags: Nut-Free
- Yaki Saba Oshi Sushi - $22
- Wild King Crab Avocado Roll - $23
- Futomaki - $27
Vegetable Roll
Vegetarian options
- Kappa Roll (Cucumber) - $5.5
- Umeshiso Roll - $5.5
- Avocado Roll - $5.5
- Takuan Roll - $6
- Kampyo Roll - $6
Sushi A La Carte
Individual pieces of sushi
- O Toro (blue fin) - $16
- Toro (blue fin) - $13
- Chu toro (bluefin) - $9.5
- Tuna (blue fin) - $7
- Yellowtail - $7
- Yellowtail Belly - $9
- King Salmon - $9
- Salmon Toro - $8
- Artic Char - $7
- Salmon - $7
- Yaki Salmon - $7.5
- Amber Jack - $8
- Botan Ebi - $8
- Branzino - $6.5
- Spanish Mackerel - $6.5
- Saba - $9
- Aji - $9
- Kohada - $9
- Kinme - $9.5
- Madai - $9
- Bonito - $7
- Nodoguro - $16
- Octopus - $7
- King Crab - $10
- Scallop - $7
- Uni (From Japan) - $16
- Ikura (salmon roe) - $9
- Iwashi - $9
- Kibinago - $9
- Sea Eel - $10
- Eel - $7
Additional
Extra sauces and sides
- Spicy Sauce or Eel Sauce - $2
- Avocado - $1
- Wasabi or Ginger - $2
Frequently Asked Questions about Sushi Dairo
- Is this restaurant good for casual dining or more upscale?
- Sushi Dairo offers an intimate, high-quality omakase experience that feels impressive yet remains budget-friendly with moderate ($$) pricing and welcoming service.
- Is this a good spot for a date or special occasion?
- This intimate, serene sanctuary is ideal for special occasions, offering impressive traditional omakase and warm, attentive service rated 4.8/5.
- What's the best way to experience this restaurant?
- Experience this 4.8/5 rated restaurant through its traditional, budget-friendly omakase featuring fresh fish, uni, and brown sugar ice cream.
- Where is this restaurant located?
- The provided data does not include a physical address, but the restaurant's website is listed as https://omakasesushidairo.com/.
- Does this restaurant have good options for group dining with mixed dietary needs?
- Sushi Dairo offers gluten-free, vegan, keto, and dairy-free options including Sashimi Lunch, Stylish Don, and Unagi Don for mixed dietary needs.
- How extensive is this restaurant's menu selection?
- The menu features omakase, sushi, sashimi, and donburi, with options catering to 45 different dietary preferences including keto and gluten-free.
- What do customers love most about this restaurant according to reviews?
- Reviewers praise the budget-friendly omakase, fresh fish, uni, brown sugar ice cream, and the welcoming atmosphere with attentive, family-like service.
- How does this restaurant compare to others in the same cuisine type?
- With a 4.8/5 rating, this Japanese restaurant offers high-quality, budget-friendly omakase with fresh fish, standout uni, and family-like service.
- What makes this restaurant unique or special?
- Sushi Dairo offers a high-quality, budget-friendly traditional omakase experience featuring unique brown sugar ice cream and welcoming, family-like service.
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