Blue Ribbon Sushi Izakaya — Lower East Side, NYC
Status: ACTIVE Address: 187 Orchard Street (& one floor up in the SIXTY LES Hotel at 190 Allen Street), New York, NY 10002 Phone: (212) 466-0404 Concept: sushi Hours: Daily 7:00am–11:00pm
- Breakfast: 7am–11:30am
- Lunch: 11:30am–4pm
- Dinner: 4pm–11pm Reservations: Accepted for parties up to 8; for larger parties call (212) 466-0404
Description
Blue Ribbon Sushi Izakaya is at once a Japanese-style tavern, a traditional Sushi Bar, and a fine dining experience — melding a fun drinking environment with delicious food offerings. Low-rise communal tables and big booths make it ideal for large groups; booths and intimate spaces allow for more private dining.
Menu covers vegetarians, sushi lovers, and meat lovers — from small-plate yakitori by the piece to family-style platters like filet mignon with lobster. Expert Sushi Chefs man the Sushi Bar with made-to-order sashimi, sushi, and signature rolls. Beverage program includes handcrafted Japanese beers, shochu-style cocktails, and an extensive sake and wine list.
Located where the Lower East Side meets The East Village.
Private Dining
Semi-private room available for up to 8 guests. Ordering can be by pre-set menu served family style or à la carte. Inquire via website form.
Current Menu
Menu documented at sushi-izakaya-les-menu. Breakfast section is current (matches the file the live site was linking as of a Feb 2026 snapshot). Lunch/Dinner section is slightly stale — sourced from the July 28, 2025 menu file, one revision behind the live site’s Dec 26, 2025 version, recovered via the Wayback Machine because blueribbonsushiizakaya.com is currently blocking automated access (Cloudflare bot challenge). Re-fetch directly from the live site once accessible to confirm current lunch/dinner pricing and items.
Key menu items:
- Breakfast: Steak and Eggs (25), Avocado Toast ($19.50)
- Chef’s Choice Platters: Sushi Deluxe — 10 pcs & 1 roll (54), Blue Ribbon Platter — very special platter ($275)
- Rolls: Blue Ribbon — half lobster, shiso & black caviar (38), Dragon Roll — eel, avocado & radish sprouts (25)
- Omakase: $150 minimum per person
Notes
- Sushi izakaya format — Japanese gastropub style (see sushi for izakaya context)
- One of the few Blue Ribbon locations offering breakfast service
- Located in the Lower East Side / SIXTY LES Hotel building
- Identified as a primary private/semi-private dining venue in the Blue Ribbon Groups & Events program