Sushi is one of the most competitive culinary scenes in the city. At every step, from fish selection to preparation and delivery, sushi chefs carefully supervise every stage of the process to ensure full quality control. A bad selection in the morning can have far-reaching consequences in the evening, requiring restaurant owners to remain vigilant at all times, careful not to let anything slip by them during their extremely busy days.
As a consequence of this, the sushi scene in New York has become more competitive than ever. More and more chefs are opening up exclusive omakase restaurants, significantly inflating the gap between good sushi and great sushi. As New Yorkers continue to increase their appetite for luxurious sushi experiences, it can be difficult for new sushi restaurants to break into the game. But for the adventurous few willing to take the risk, nothing can catapult a chef to stardom like an amazing sushi restaurant.
Sushi Hatsune is the latest restaurant from entrepreneur Tom Li. Opening up at 50 Eldrige Street in Chinatown, Sushi Hatsune is a bold new take on traditional Japanese cuisine. Offering dishes like authentic chirashi with plenty of ikura and tamago, Sushi Hatsune expands the traditional sushi concept by deconstructing popular rolls into bowls of fish and rice.
Sushi Hatsune will be replacing another sushi restaurant that previously occupied the space at 50 Eldridge. Amano Sushi served the community at the location for a few years before shutting down for good in 2019. Sushi Hatsune will be open 7 days a week from 11AM – 12AM every day, and will also offer an ample selection of beer and wine for guests.
