Sushi Lab – Japanese
Sushi Lab invites guests into a sleek, experimental sanctuary where the precision of a laboratory meets the soul of traditional Japanese craftsmanship. Behind the minimalist counter, chefs orchestrate a theater of flavor, using delicate torches and artisanal glazes to transform the freshest seasonal catches into vibrant, melt-in-your-mouth masterpieces that redefine the sushi experience.
Sushi Lab, 320, East 11th Street, East Village, Manhattan Community Board 3 +1-212-665-3737 https://www.sushilab.com/east-villageRating: 4.2/5 (1106 reviews)
Cuisine: Japanese
Price range: $$$
Dietary options: high-protein, dairy-free, nut-free, keto, low-carb, gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan, pescatarian, paleo, heart-healthy, low-fat, sugar-free, mediterranean, whole30, diabetic, plant-based, anti-inflammatory, clean-eating, atkins, south-beach, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, raw-food, low-fodmap, tlc, detox, aip, volumetrics, carnivore, lectin-free, mayo-clinic, candida, macrobiotic
Currently closed
Hours
- Tuesday - Sunday
- 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its stunning rooftop ambiance and exceptional omakase, guests describe this spot as a culinary "experience" rather than just a meal. Diners rave about "The Lab Experiment," a 15-course journey featuring standouts like truffle-topped scallops and fresh fish flown in from Japan, alongside creative appetizers like tuna tacos and yellowtail jalapeño rolls. Reviewers consistently highlight the warm, attentive service—noting staff like Vanessa, David, and Peter—and appreciate the relaxed pacing, gluten-free options, and thoughtful touches for special occasions like anniversaries.
Menu
Omakase
- Chef's Selection - $69: The perfect start to curb your sushi cravings, 12 signature courses Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, Raw-Food
- The Lab Experiment - $100: A culinary journey for the senses, 15 signature courses - with some of the finest ingredients including fresh truffle and caviar Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, Raw-Food, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Candida, Lectin-Free
Starters
- Hamachi Jalepeno - $15: white soy, yuzu kosho Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Paleo, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Raw-Food
- Salmon Belly & Poached Asian Pear - $15: truffle ponzu Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, Raw-Food
- Sesame Tuna Tataki - $16: seaweed salad, black pepper sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Bluefin Toro Tartare - $20: avocado, taro chips Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, Raw-Food, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Baked Crab Taco - $15: blue crab, masago, avocado Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Raw-Food, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Candida
- Tuna Tataki Salad - $15: bluefin tuna, mesclun greens, Japanese dressing Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Kanzuri Tuna Taco - $16: jicama, chives, jalapeño Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, Raw-Food, TLC, Detox, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice - $14: wasabi caviar, sweet soy Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, Raw-Food, TLC, Detox, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Candida, Lectin-Free
From The Kitchen
- Charred Edamame - $9: black truffle salt, lemon zest Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, Raw-Food, Lectin-Free
- Taro Chips - $14: pomegranate guacamole, cinnamon Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, Raw-Food, Lectin-Free
- Honey Soy Glazed Wings - $18: sake-seasoned crispy wings with Japanese spice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Lectin-Free
- Dynamite Shrimp - $16: tempura shrimp, spicy aioli Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, Raw-Food, Lectin-Free
- Chicken Gyoza - $12: fried dumplings with shitake & tahini miso Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, Raw-Food, Lectin-Free
- Truffle Shrimp Pasta - $28: spaghetti, truffle, lemon zest, uni shoyu Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, Raw-Food, Lectin-Free
- Wagyu Beef Burger - $24: 8oz wagyu patty, lettuce, tomato, creamy aioli, brioche bun with fries Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, Raw-Food, Lectin-Free
- Asian Chicken Salad - $22: napa cabbage, radicchio, mandarin dressing Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, Raw-Food, Lectin-Free
- Wasabi Caesar Salad - $17: crisp romaine, shaved parmesan, croutons Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Paleo, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, Raw-Food, Lectin-Free
Specialty Rolls
- TUNA LOVERS ROLL - $19: avocado, jalapeño, chives, rice pearls Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Paleo, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, Raw-Food, Lectin-Free
- YELOWTAIL JALAPENO ROLL - $18: yellowtail, sliced jalapeños, chili soy glaze, shredded chili peppers Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Lectin-Free
- TRUFFLE SEARED SALMON ROLL - $20: crab meat, Asian pear, serrano, truffle miso sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- MATCHA CRUNCH ROLL - $19: spicy baked crab, shrimp tempura, avocado, matcha covered rice pearls Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- SANSHO EEL ROLL - $20: cucumber, avocado, sesame, sansho pepper Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- VEGAN ROLL - $17: soy paper, avocado, cucumber, yuzu miso Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
- WASHUGYU BEEF ROLL - $25: American waygu, shrimp tempura, avocado, crab, yakiniku miso, chives Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- SPICY HOTATE - $24: scallop, spicy crab, cucumber, crispy potato, miso aioli Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Lab Classics
- Wagyu-Uni - $25: A5 Wagyu Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Clean-Eating, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Raw-Food, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Wagyu-Scallop - $20: A5 Wagyu Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Clean-Eating, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Raw-Food, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Tuna Flight - $30: Akamai, chu toro, uni, otoro Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Raw-Food, TLC, Detox, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Candida, Lectin-Free
Maki Rolls
- Tuna - $12: marianted Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, Raw-Food
- Salmon - $11: salmon and avocado Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, Raw-Food, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Scallop - $12: truffle mushroom Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Paleo, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Raw-Food
- Toro - $14: negi, rice cracker Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, Raw-Food
- Crab - $11: baked, golden tobiko Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Snapper - $12: kombujime-cured, yuzu essence Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, Raw-Food, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Yellowtail and Scallion - $12 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Raw-Food, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Candida
- Cucumber Avocado - $10 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Candida, Lectin-Free
Nigiri & Sashimi
- Salmon - $7 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, Raw-Food, TLC, Detox, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Blufin Tuna - $9 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, Raw-Food, TLC, Detox, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Scallop - $9 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, Raw-Food, Lectin-Free
- Yellowtail - $7 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, Raw-Food, Lectin-Free
- Eel - $9 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Lectin-Free
- Snapper - $10 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, Raw-Food, Lectin-Free
- Sea Bream - $8 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, Raw-Food, Lectin-Free
- Shima-Aji - $9 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, Raw-Food, Lectin-Free
- Toro - $12 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, Raw-Food, Lectin-Free
- Sweet Shrimp - $10 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, Raw-Food, Lectin-Free
- Ikura - $10 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Paleo, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, Raw-Food, Lectin-Free
- Uni - $15 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Paleo, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, Raw-Food, Lectin-Free
Dessert
- Matcha Crème Brûlée - $12 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Lectin-Free
- New York Style Cheesecake - $12 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Frequently Asked Questions about Sushi Lab
- What makes this restaurant unique or special?
- Sushi Lab features a stunning rooftop ambiance and "The Lab Experiment," a 15-course omakase journey with fresh fish flown from Japan.
- What percentage of this menu works for vegan, keto, gluten-free, or low-carb diets?
- 70% of the listed dishes meet these requirements, including the VEGAN ROLL, Wagyu-Uni, Blufin Tuna, Salmon, and Cucumber Avocado.
- Which dishes work for multiple diets at once (e.g., keto + gluten-free)?
- Wagyu-Uni and Blufin Tuna accommodate keto and gluten-free diets, while Cucumber Avocado fits vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free requirements.
- What are the most popular dishes at this restaurant?
- Popular dishes include The Lab Experiment featuring truffle-topped scallops, alongside customer favorites like tuna tacos and yellowtail jalapeño rolls.
- What are the main concerns mentioned in customer reviews?
- Reviewers praise the rooftop ambiance, exceptional omakase, attentive service from staff like Vanessa, and creative dishes like the tuna tacos.
- What is the price range at this restaurant?
- The price range for Sushi Lab is categorized as expensive, which is indicated by the price level of $$$.
- What type of diner would most enjoy this restaurant?
- Diners seeking an expensive ($$$) 15-course omakase experience with rooftop views and creative Japanese dishes would most enjoy this restaurant.
- What is this restaurant's overall rating?
- Sushi Lab has an overall average rating of 4.2/5, with guests frequently highlighting the exceptional omakase and rooftop ambiance.
- What's the best way to experience this restaurant?
- Experience the restaurant through its rooftop ambiance and "The Lab Experiment," a 15-course omakase journey featuring truffle-topped scallops and fresh fish.
- What are this restaurant's hours of operation?
- The provided restaurant data does not contain information regarding Sushi Lab's specific hours of operation.