Jewel Bako

  • East Village
  • 239 E 5th St
  • (btwn 2nd and 3rd Aves)
  • New York , NY 10003
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  • Phone: 212-979-1012
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Based on 2 reviews

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Cuisine: Japanese, Sushi Price: Very Expensive

  • Hours: Mon-Sat, 6:30-10:30pm
  • Public Transit and Parking: Street parking - Hopstop
  • Reservations: Highly Recommended
  • Payment Options: Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa, American Express
  • Dress: Stylish Casual
  • Noise: Moderate
  • Seats: Around 30
  • Key People: Executive Chef - Yoshihiko Kousaka; Owners - Jack Lamb, Grace Lamb
  • Year Opened: 2001

Critic Reviews

The New York Times star Critic's Pick  

As pleasant an environment as Jewel Bako offers, its real purpose begins to shine through only when you begin to put fish to lips. - Eric Asimov

Jewel Bako is a restaurant conceived for the most precious kind of sushi aesthete. - Adam Platt

Savory Member Reviews

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Michael L.
3 Reviews

Food Rating star star star star star
Service Rating star star star star star Posted on 03/14/08
I have had the good fortune of eating here on several occasions. Each meal was as extraordinary as the next.
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dan k.
205 Reviews

Food Rating star star star star
Service Rating star star star star Posted on 09/28/08
quality sushi and sashimi. all of the white fish sashimi melt in your mouth with amazing creamy flavors. nice balance of fish and rice in the sushi. omakase is highly recommended. good sake list, great service.