When you’re in the mood for sushi, roll on over to these Hudson Valley hotspots to satisfy your craving. From delectable lunch and dinner specials to raw, cooked, and veg-friendly options, you can’t go wrong at any of these eateries.
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AJ’s Sushi & Cajun Seafood
Suffern
With a commitment to high-quality seafood, AJ’s makes it easy to taste the freshness in every bite. Order off the sushi bar lunch menu to indulge on an assortment of sushi and sashimi. If you go for dinner, make sure to request the sushi menu (AJ’s also has a Cajun menu if you’re craving a seafood boil). The regular lineup allows for a la carte orders so you can pick and choose between different rolls. If you’re really feeling hungry, however, opt for the all-you-can-eat option to sample and savor across the restaurant’s spread. Top picks include the Cancun roll (a combination of spicy tuna with chili powder) and the Mexican roll (shrimp tempura with avocado, carrots, and spicy sauce).
Aji Sushi
Brewster
The sushi bar lunch menu offers the option to order any two rolls for $11.50 or any three rolls for $14.95, making it an excellent go-to on a busy day. For other delicious bites, the sushi bar entree menu has choices such as the love boat for two or the special roll combo (Red Dragon roll, California roll, and salmon avocado roll). Vegetable, cooked, and raw rolls are also on the menu for whatever you’re craving.
Akari Sushi & Japanese Food
Poughkeepsie
Fresh entrees are a specialty at Akari Sushi & Japanese Food. The maki roll options give you a delectable variety of flavors and are perfect for takeout on a busy day. The Maki Combo A offers a Boston, California, and Philadelphia roll, giving you a chance to savor the classics. If you’d prefer to turn up the heat, go for the maki spicy combo entree, which comes with spicy tuna, salmon, and yellowtail rolls. Sushi appetizers, sushi/sashimi entrees, and signature rolls are also available.
Bonsai
Multiple Dutchess County locations
With three Dutchess County locations (two in Poughkeepsie and one in Fishkill), Bonsai is a go-to for many Hudson Valleyites. Dine in or take out sushi rolls, sashimi, bento boxes, hand rolls, and more. Notable selections on the lunch spread include the sushi special box (chef’s choice sashimi, sushi, and one sushi roll) and the trio sashimi (three pieces of tuna, three pieces of salmon, and three pieces of yellowtail). For dinner, the bento box options don’t disappoint; they feature miso soup, salad, a four-piece California roll and teriyaki roll, and two items you can choose from the menu.
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Chopstick
Catskill
Chinese and Japanese food delight the taste buds at this quaint Catskill location. Dine in or take out classic sushi favorites such as a tuna, salmon, yellowtail, California, or avocado roll. Many of the sushi entrees pair with miso soup, salad, and a choice of brown or jasmine rice. The Catskill roll is a must-try, thanks to its combination of shrimp tempura, avocado, lettuce, and cucumber topped with shrimp, smoked salmon, kani, and avocado.
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Hana Sushi
Red Hook
Looking for fresh, handcrafted Japanese cuisine? Hana Sushi is a hidden gem in Red Hook that serves mouthwatering sushi dinners that come with soup and salad. Check out the sushi deluxe or Tokyo deluxe dinner for a variety of sushi pieces. Also notable are the spicy poke bowl on the dinner menu and special options such as the Christmas (tuna, yellowtail, avocado, scallion, cucumber, masago) and Red Hook (tempura flakes, crabstick, scallion, masago, mayo) rolls.
Izumi Japanese Restaurant
Wappingers Falls
Did someone say sushi? With a plethora of dishes on its menu, Izumi has the perfect bite for your palate. Start your meal with an appetizer such as the five-piece assorted sushi, six-piece assorted sashimi, or seafood ceviche. Not into fish? Vegetable rolls include cucumber, avocado, peanut avocado, and more. Salmon, tuna, California, and other traditional rolls are also on the menu. For something more adventurous, check out raw or cooked special rolls like the Rainbow, Dynamite (assorted fish wrapped in soy nori with chili sauce), and Godzilla (deep-fried).
Magoya Japanese Restaurant
Chester
For some of the finest sushi, sashimi, and Japanese entrees, stop at Magoya Japanese Restaurant in Chester. Check out the Dragon series for Red (eel and avocado), Green (eel and crabmeat), White (eel, cucumber, tobiko, scallion), and King (spicy tuna and tempura flakes topped with whole eel) Dragon rolls. The sushi bar specials include the Tuna Don (sliced fresh tuna over sushi rice) and the Salmon Don (sliced fresh salmon over sushi rice), served with a soup.
Momiji
Rhinebeck
Before entrees, dine on a sushi appetizer (five pieces), sashimi appetizer (nine pieces), or something different like the dinosaur egg (spicy tuna and salmon on a bed of avocado with yuzu sauce). Unique rolls include the chicken tempura, Fantastic Dream (tuna, salmon, and red snapper with tobiko outside), and New York (with ingredients like tuna, yellowtail, salmon asparagus and scallion). If you’re with a group – or just really in the mood for sushi – the sushi party tray is for you (with both a smaller and larger option). For a perfect midday meal, order a sushi lunch special served with miso soup. In the evening, feast on a sushi or sashimi dinner served with miso soup and salad.
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Red House
Milton
This newly re-opened Asian fusion restaurant is sure to win your heart with its extensive sushi menu. For lunch, indulge on one of the two sushi platters, one featuring a California roll and four pieces of cooked sushi and the other with a spicy tuna roll and four pieces of raw sushi. Mix and match with sushi and sashimi entrees or stick to your favorite classic or spicy rolls. If you’re feeling adventurous, check out the special rolls. Notable options include the Sexy Girl (shrimp tempura, avocado, and mango), the Volcano (deep-fried white fish topped with spicy tuna), and the Titanic (tempura salmon with spicy mayo).
Samurai Modern Japanese
Albany
Choose between sushi appetizers, lunch specials, regular rolls, signature rolls, special rolls, sashimi, and more. Special rolls include the Crazy roll (tempura white fish, scallion, smoked salmon, and cream cheese) and the Fire House roll (with spicy tuna and crunch on top). Signature rolls include the Black Swan roll (with lobster tempura and seared tuna), the Fabulous roll (with a yuzu citrus glaze), and the Fire Cracker roll (with jalapeno pepper inside). Also enjoy sashimi with asparagus, caviar, avocado, albacore tuna, and eel.
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Sushi by Boū
Albany
With the brand’s 15th location opening late last year in Albany, Sushi by Boū takes the sushi scene by storm with a high-end omakase experience. The Prohibition-themed establishment offers a modern take on the classic sushi counter. Chefs guide guests through a 60-minute timed omakase experience during which diners can choose from a $60 12-course meal or a $100 17-course omakase that features five additional courses. Enjoy delicacies such as yellowtail, spotted prawn, salmon roe, scallops, fatty tuna, unagi, and the signature surf and turf Wagyuni.
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Tokyo Sushi
New Paltz
A charming spot on Main Street in New Paltz, this location is ideal for dining in or taking out. Lunch options include two rolls, such as the California roll and tuna roll or the spicy salmon roll and spicy tuna roll, served with a miso soup and salad. The dinner specials are also served with a miso soup and salad, and diners can choose between sushi, sashimi, and maki entrees. Sushi appetizers, special rolls, and a la carte offerings are also on the menu.
Yami-Ichi
Mahopac
Satisfy your cravings with a mouth-watering sushi bowl. Choose from the tecca don (tuna sashimi over rice), salmon don (salmon sashimi over rice), mini spicy tuna don (spicy tuna over rice), or the mini salmon ikura don (salmon sashimi and salmon row over rice). Other dishes to look out for include the sashimi dinner, salmon skin roll, yellowtail scallion roll, Alaskan roll, and Dragon roll. Check out the a la carte options to mix and match across the menu.
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Yobo
Newburgh
Gorgeously decorated with Japanese-inspired décor, this restaurant has a serene atmosphere that seems a world away from the hustle and bustle of Newburgh. Choose a sushi or sashimi assortment or order a la carte and get two pieces per order. Go for the signature and jumbo rolls if you’re feeling like something a little different, or keep it classic with mainstays like the Philadelphia or avocado rolls.
Yune’s Sushi
Monroe
Enjoy a chic atmosphere alongside fresh Japanese and Korean cuisine at Yune’s. The Monroe eatery offers a little bit of everything, with sashimi dinners, poke bowls, sushi a la carte, vegetable rolls, classic rolls, and special rolls on the menu. Notable special rolls include the fried spicy tuna (rolled and friend in tempura batter), Harmony (spicy tuna, jalapeno, tempura flake), and Sunshine (shrimp tempura, spicy crab, topped with spicy crab).
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