Wasabi – Japanese
Step into a serene sanctuary where minimalist design meets the vibrant energy of a bustling sushi bar, centered around the rhythmic precision of master chefs. The sharp, clean heat of freshly grated wasabi elevates buttery slices of sashimi and intricately layered rolls, while the comforting steam from slow-simmered broths offers a deep, savory embrace. Each plate arrives as a visual masterpiece, inviting guests to savor a harmonious balance of texture and tradition in a space that feels both modern and timeless.
561, 7th Avenue, NY +1-212-575-1410 https://wasabi.uk.com/usRating: 4.1/5 (2039 reviews)
Cuisine: Japanese
Price range: $$
Dietary options: high-protein, dairy-free, vegetarian, nut-free, vegan, gluten-free, pescatarian, plant-based, low-fat, sugar-free, mediterranean, heart-healthy, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, anti-inflammatory, volumetrics, tlc, mayo-clinic
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 10:30 AM - 10:30 PM
What diners are saying
Diners appreciate Wasabi Sushi & Bento as a convenient and clean spot for a quick meal, particularly praising the grab-and-go concept perfect for busy schedules. While opinions on flavor vary, guests highlight the Rainbow Box, Katsu rice, and Teriyaki dishes as satisfying options, with some noting the sushi and seaweed soup hit the spot. The spacious, well-lit atmosphere offers enjoyable window seating for people-watching, and reviewers consistently commend the friendly, fast service that makes this a solid choice for a quick fix.
Menu
New Kobachi
Inspired by the Japanese word for “little bowl,” our Kobachi range delivers bold Asian flavours in every bite.
- Chicken Biang Biang Kobachi: Biang biang noodles with vegetables · spiced chicken · edamame bean salad · Asian slaw · chilli oil
- Beef Biang Biang Kobachi: Biang biang noodles with vegetables · soy & garlic beef · edamame bean salad · Asian slaw · chilli oil
- Chicken Brown Rice Kobachi: Brown rice with miso vegetables · spiced chicken · edamame bean salad · Asian slaw · chilli oil
- Beef Brown Rice Kobachi: Brown rice with miso vegetables · soy & garlic beef · edamame bean salad · Asian slaw · chilli oil
Large Sushi Sets
- Tokyo Salmon Set: Salmon sashimi · salmon nigiri · salmon, avocado & sesame chumaki · salmon hosomaki · wakame · chives · wasabi sachet · soy sauce sachet Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Harmony Set: Salmon nigiri · Fried prawn chumaki · crab & cucumber chumaki · salmon, avocado & sesame chumaki · salmon hosomaki · cucumber hosomaki · wasabi sachet · soy sauce sachet Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Rainbow Set: Salmon nigiri · tuna nigiri · fried prawn chumaki · prawn nigiri · california chumaki · salmon avocado & sesame chumaki · wakame seaweed · salmon sashimi · chives · wasabi · soy sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Yasai Roll Set: Inari Tofu and Red Pepper Chumaki, Inari Tofu Pocket, Pickled Asian Slaw Hosomaki, Avocado Hosomaki, Cucumber Hosomaki, Inari Tofu & Red Pepper Hosomaki, Edamame Bean Salad, Wakame Seaweed, served with Soy Sauce and Wasabi Sachets Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Medium Sushi Sets
- Mini Tokyo Salmon Set: Salmon nigiri Salmon · avocado & sesame chumaki · wasabi sachet · soy sauce sachet Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Mixed Maki Set: Fried prawn chumaki · crab & cucumber chumaki · salmon, avocado & sesame chumaki · salmon hosomaki · avocado hosomaki cucumber hosomaki wasabi sachet · soy sauce sachet Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Salmon Sashimi Set: Salmon sashimi · wakame seaweed · edamame bean salad Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Mayo-Clinic
- Salmon Nigiri Set: Salmon nigiri · wasabi · ginger · soy sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Dragon Rolls
- Prawn Crunch Dragon Roll: Prawn crunch dragon roll chumaki · wasabi and yuzu mayo· teriyaki sauce· crispy onion· chives Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Bang Bang Chicken Dragon Roll: Spicy chicken chumaki · Sweet & spicy sauce · crispy onion Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Volumetrics
- Salmon Avocado Dragon Roll: Salmon · avocado & sesame chumaki · sriracha mayo · teriyaki sauce · crispy onion Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Low-Fat, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Yasai Dragon Roll: Inari tofu & red pepper chumaki · sriracha mayo · teriyaki sauce · crispy onion
Handrolls
- Spicy Salmon Handroll: Spicy cooked salmon · sushi rice · edamame bean · asian slaw · avocado cucumber · sesame seed
Hosomaki
- Tuna Hosomaki: Tuna hosomaki · wasabi sachet · soy sauce sachet
- Salmon Hosomaki: Salmon hosomaki · wasabi sachet · soy sauce sachet
- Cucumber Hosomaki: Cucumber hosomaki · Wasabi sachet · soy sauce sachet
- Avocado Hosomaki: Avocado hosomaki · wasabi sachet · soy sauce sachet
Onigiri
- Salmon Teriyaki Onigiri: Rice · cooked salmon · teriyaki sauce · nori seaweed
- Seaweed Onigiri: Rice · seaweed salad
Platters
- Omakase Box: Tuna hosomaki · tuna dragon roll · cucumber hosomaki · avocado hosomaki · edamame · salmon nigiri · tuna nigiri · salmon sashimi · tuna sashimi · asian slaw · spicy tuna in inari tofu · pickled mooli · chive · ponzu · soy sauce · wasabi
- Salmon Matsuri Platter: Sushi Selection: Salmon Nigiri, Salmon Hosomaki, Salmon & Sesame Chumaki, Wakame Seaweed, Salmon Sashimi, Chives, served with Soy Sauce and Wasabi. Serves 4.
- Tsudoi Platter: Salmon sashimi · salmon nigiri · salmon, avocado & sesame chumaki · salmon hosomaki · wakame · chives · wasabi sachet · soy sauce sachet
Salads & Bowls
- Chicken Katsu Donburi: Seasoned Cooked White Sushi Rice with Chicken Katsu, Cucumber Salad, Edamame Bean Salad, served with Sweet Chilli Mayo Dressing, Crispy Onion, Chive, Black and White Sesame Seeds
- Salmon Donburi: Soya, Sesame, Wheat Gluten, Sulphur Dioxide/Sulphite (Condiments only: Soya, Sesame)
- Tofu Donburi: Tofu · sushi rice · spicy cucumber · avocado · edamame · asian slaw · mango · crispy onion
- Teriyaki Salmon Rice Box: Cooked salmon · sushi rice · edamame · spicy cucumber · sesame seeds
Hot Bento
- Flaming Korean Fire Chicken: Spicy fire sauce · marinated chicken · red peppers · rice & Asian slaw
- Chicken Katsu Curry Bento: Breaded chicken · Japanese curry sauce · onion · carrot · potato · rice · kale salad
- Sweet Chilli Chicken Bento: Chicken· sweet chilli sauce · onion · green & red peppers · pineapple · rice · kale salad
- Korean BBQ Chicken Bento: Sushi Rice, Barbeque Sauce, Green and Red Peppers, Fried Chicken and Pickled Asian Slaw
- Pumpkin Katsu Curry Bento: Pumpkin katsu fillet · Japanese curry saucet · onion · carrot · potato · rice · kale salad Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Tofu Curry Bento: Fried tofu ∙ rice ∙ Japanese curry sauce ∙ onion ∙ carrot ∙ potato ∙ kale salad Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Chicken Katsu Yakisoba Bento: Breaded chicken · teriyaki sauce · yakisoba noodles · onion · carrot · cabbage · peas · kale salad Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Sweet Chilli Chicken Yakisoba Bento: Chicken · sweet chilli sauce · green & red peppers · pineapple · yakisoba noodles · onion · carrot · cabbage · peas · kale salad Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Korean BBQ Chicken Yakisoba Bento: Fried Wheat Noodles with Cabbage, Onion, Carrot and Pea, Barbeque Sauce, Green and Red Peppers, Fried Chicken and Pickled Asian Slaw Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Vegetable Gyoza Yakisoba Bento (Fried): (Fried) Vegetable gyoza · teriyaki sauce · yakisoba noodles · onion · carrot · cabbage · peas · kale salad Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Vegetable Gyoza Yakisoba Bento: Vegetable gyoza · teriyaki sauce · yakisoba noodles · onion · carrot · cabbage · peas · kale salad Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Mayo-Clinic
Hot Sando
- Chicken Katsu Sando: Chicken katsu in shokupan bread bun with barbeque sauce and pickled Asian slaw served with savoury mayo dressing Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Soups & Ramens
- Vegetable Ramen with Gyoza: Ramen broth · turmeric noodles · vegetable gyoza · mushrooms · bean sprouts · pak choi · pickled ginger · sesame seeds Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Korean BBQ Beef Ramen: Ramen broth · turmeric noodles · barbecue beef · mushrooms · bean sprouts · pak choi · picked ginger · sesame seeds Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Volumetrics
- Spicy Chicken Tom Yum Soup: Coconut broth · rice noodles · cooked chicken · bean sprouts · edamame · Chinese leaf pak choi · carrot · spring onion · lemon juice · red chilli · sesame oil · gochujang paste Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Low-Fat, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Prawn Tom Yum Soup: Coconut broth · rice noodles · prawns · bean sprouts · edamame · Chinese leaf · pak choi · carrot · spring onion · lemon juice · red chilli · sesame oil
- Tofu Tom Yum Soup: Coconut broth · rice noodles · fried tofu · bean sprouts · edamame · Chinese leaf · pak choi · broccoli · carrot · spring onion · red chilli · sesame oil
- Miso Soup: Tofu · miso · spinach · spring onion · wakame seaweed
Sides
- Duck Gyoza: Duck • cabbage • onion • spring onion • gyoza dressing
- Korean BBQ Chicken Pops: Fried Chicken Pieces coated in Barbeque Sauce
- Spicy Korean Chicken Pops: Fried chicken pops · sweet & spicy sauce
- Chicken Katsu Box: Two breaded chicken pieces · teriyaki sauce
- Chicken Katsu Curry Bites: Fried Breaded Chicken Bites, Curry dipping Sauce
- Chicken Gyoza: Chicken breast · cabbage · onion · spring onion · gyoza dressing
- Chicken Gyoza (Chilled): Chicken breast · cabbage · onion · spring onion · gyoza dressing
- Vegetable Gyoza: Cabbage · carrot · onion · chive · ginger · garlic · gyoza dressing
- Vegetable Gyoza (Chilled): Cabbage · carrot · onion · chive · ginger · garlic · gyoza dressing
- Spicy Salmon & Prawn Rice Bites: Panko salmon & prawn rice balls, edamame bean ·sweet chilli dipping sauce
- Salmon Teriyaki Potto: Cooked salmon · rice · cucumber · carrot · edamame · teriyaki sauce
- Kaiso Seaweed Salad: Wakame · edamame bean · seaweed salad
- Edamame: Edamame soybeans in pods with salt and sea salt seasoning.
- California Potto: Rice · crab salad · edamame · avocado · cucumber· salmon · sesame seeds · nori seaweed · soy sauce
Sweets & Snacks
- Little Moons Yuzu Cheesecake Mochi: Zingy burst of citrus combined with smooth mochi cheesecake
- Strawberry Cheesecake Mochi: Two creamy strawberry cheesecake mochi.
- Chocolate Mochi Button: Mochi coated with chocolate. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Chocolate Mochi: Two creamy chocolate mochi. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Pepero Almond: Almond biscuit sticks. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Pepero Cookies and Cream: Cookies and cream biscuit sticks. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Pepero Choco Cookies: Chocolate cookies biscuit sticks. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Custard Dorayaki: Japanese style pancakes with a custard filling. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Chocolate Dorayaki: Japanese style pancakes with a chocolate filling. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Mayo-Clinic
- Chilli Bites: Crunchy savoury sweet chilli rice crackers. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Tempura Seaweed Crisps: Savoury seaweed in crispy tempura batter. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Spicy Seaweed Bites: Seaweed flavoured rice crackers. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Volumetrics
- Seaweed Nori: Crispy seaweed thins. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Low-Fat, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
Drinks
- Pokka Oolong Tea: This oolong tea has a deliciously rich oolong tea flavour and contains no sugar or calories.
- Pokka Japanese Green Tea: A favourite in Japan, this tea is made from selected premium green tea leaves for an intense, leafy flavour, and contains no sugar, calories, or colourings.
- Tropical Sour Chulo Sour: Tropical soft drink with a fizz kick that will have you coming back for more
- ChuLo Sour Cherry: Cherry Sour flavour Chu Lo is the closest thing to sweets in a glass available - grab this lower sugar soft drink now!
- Remedy Kombucha Lemon & Ginger: A familiar-yet-fresh take on a classic flavour combo. Sweet and sour. No sugar and gut lovin’ benefits.
- Raspberry Lemonade Remedy: A fruity and refreshing drink with some zing! No sugar and gut lovin benefits.
- Tropicana Orange Juice: Is THAT Smoo-ooth Orange Juice. Sometimes having THAT something is having THAT nothing. No added sugar – just 100% pure pressed fruit juice, not from concentrate.
- Copella Apple Juice: Expertly pressed hand-picked apples into this bottle to create Copella’s unique delicious taste.
- Aloe Original – Zero Sugar: Aloe vera drink with sweetener and crushed aloe gel.
- Aloe Pomegranate – Zero Sugar: Aloe vera drink with sweetener and pomegranate flavouring.
- Aloe Mango: A soft aloe vera drink with mango.
- Aloe Watermelon: A soft aloe vera drink with Watermelon
- 7UP Free: Tasty twist of lemon and lime flavour, no sugar, low calorie carbonated soft drink.
- Diet Pepsi: With its light, crisp taste, Diet Pepsi gives you all the refreshment you need - with zero sugar and zero calories.
- Pepsi Max: Maximum Taste, No sugar - The long lasting hit of caramel and vanilla and the intense taste of a regular Pepsi all with no sugar.
- Pepsi Cola: The darkest of the Pepsi collection, you can taste the caramel, sweet citrus and spiced flavours.
- Pepsi Max Cherry: Delivering the deliciously invigorating taste of Pepsi Max with a refreshing cherry kick- Pepsi Max Cherry is a seriously tasty soft drink that is free from sugar.
- Still Water: Still natural mineral water from West Wales.
- Sparkling Water: Bubbly natural mineral water from West Wales.
Frequently Asked Questions about Wasabi
- What are this restaurant's hours of operation?
- The provided data for Wasabi does not include specific information regarding the restaurant's daily hours of operation.
- What are the main concerns mentioned in customer reviews?
- The primary concern mentioned in customer reviews is that opinions on flavor vary, despite praise for the restaurant's convenience and service.
- What is the restaurant's atmosphere and style?
- Wasabi features a clean, well-lit, and modern atmosphere with a minimalist design and a convenient grab-and-go dining concept.
- Which dishes work for multiple diets at once (e.g., keto + gluten-free)?
- Prawn Tom Yum Soup suits thirteen diets including gluten-free and dairy-free, while Vegetable Gyoza Yakisoba Bento fits nine categories like vegan.
- What makes this restaurant unique or special?
- Wasabi features a convenient grab-and-go concept, freshly grated wasabi, and a spacious atmosphere with window seating for people-watching.
- How does this restaurant compare to others in the same cuisine type?
- Rated 4.1/5, this moderately priced ($$) Japanese restaurant stands out for its convenient grab-and-go concept and fast, friendly service.
- Does this restaurant have good options for group dining with mixed dietary needs?
- Wasabi offers 18 dietary options including vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free dishes like Vegetable Gyoza Yakisoba Bento and Prawn Tom Yum Soup.
- What are the most popular dishes at this restaurant?
- Diners highlight the Rainbow Box, Katsu rice, Teriyaki dishes, sushi, and seaweed soup as satisfying and popular menu choices.
- Is this a good spot for a date or special occasion?
- Diners describe Wasabi as a convenient grab-and-go spot for quick meals, making it less ideal for formal dates or special occasions.
- What type of diner would most enjoy this restaurant?
- Busy diners seeking quick, convenient Japanese grab-and-go meals or a clean, well-lit space for people-watching would most enjoy Wasabi.