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Douska
- 63 Delancey St, New York, NY 10002

Sushi restaurant ★4.0 (81)·$50–100

63 Delancey St, New York, NY 10002, USA

4.0
Stopped by Douska and tried the Spicy Tuna Avocado Roll and the I Love New York Roll—both were really good. The fish was super fresh, and you could tell everything was made to order. Definitely a solid spot if you're craving fresh, tasty sushi. - Zoe Arzt
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$50–100 per person Reported by 81 people$20–30$30–50$50–100$100+

Douska Introduce

Nestled on Delancey Street in New York City's vibrant Lower East Side, Douska offers a refreshing take on the traditional sushi experience. This cozy and trendy restaurant has quickly become a local favorite, celebrated for its fresh, high-quality fish and its inviting atmosphere. While it maintains a casual vibe, Douska provides a sophisticated culinary experience that is both delicious and accessible. Whether you're a sushi aficionado or new to Japanese cuisine, the menu is designed to impress with its range of fresh offerings, from classic hand rolls to creative specialty rolls and omakase options.

Douska's reputation is built on its commitment to freshness and value. Patrons consistently praise the high quality of the fish and the fact that everything is made to order, ensuring each bite is a perfect one. The restaurant's focus on hand rolls, served directly by the chef, adds an element of intimate and authentic dining that feels truly special. This, combined with its reasonable prices for such high-quality sushi, makes Douska a true gem in a city where great sushi can often come with a high price tag. It’s a perfect spot for solo dining or a casual dinner with friends, offering a balance of great food and a relaxed environment.

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Douska is conveniently located at 63 Delancey St, New York, NY 10002, USA. This prime spot is situated in the heart of the Lower East Side, a neighborhood known for its lively nightlife, art galleries, and diverse dining scene. The restaurant's location on Delancey Street makes it highly accessible for both locals and tourists exploring the area.

Accessibility is a key advantage for Douska. It is within a short walking distance of several major subway stations, including the Delancey Street-Essex Street station (J, M, Z lines) and the Bowery station (J line). This makes it easy for guests to reach the restaurant from various parts of Manhattan and Brooklyn. For those who drive, while street parking can be a challenge in the area, the restaurant's central location near major roads and thoroughfares makes it a convenient stop. The presence of a wheelchair-accessible restroom also shows a commitment to ensuring a comfortable dining experience for all patrons.

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Douska offers a variety of services to accommodate the diverse needs of its customers, from a relaxed dine-in experience to convenient at-home options. The restaurant’s service model is designed for flexibility and ease.

  • Dine-in: Guests can enjoy the cozy and trendy atmosphere while being served at a table or at the sushi counter.
  • Outdoor Seating: For those who prefer to dine al fresco, Douska provides outdoor seating to enjoy the lively streetscape of the Lower East Side.
  • Takeout: The restaurant offers a fast and reliable takeout service, perfect for grabbing fresh sushi on the go.
  • Delivery: Customers can have Douska's delicious food delivered directly to their doorstep, making it a great option for a night in.
  • Reservations: Douska accepts reservations and recommends them for dinner, ensuring a spot for guests, especially during peak hours.
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Douska is celebrated for several unique features and highlights that contribute to its strong local following. These attributes set it apart as a standout sushi destination in the city.

  • Fast Service: Patrons consistently praise the fast and efficient service, making it an excellent choice for a quick yet high-quality meal.
  • High-Quality and Fresh Fish: The freshness of the fish is a major highlight, with reviews noting that the sushi and rolls taste as if they were just made to order.
  • Reasonably Priced Omakase: Douska offers an omakase option that is considered a great value for the quality, allowing more people to enjoy a chef-selected dining experience without a prohibitive price.
  • Hand Roll Specialization: The restaurant has a reputation for its hand rolls, which are often served directly from the chef, providing a unique and intimate dining style.
  • Great for Solo Dining: The counter-seating and fast service make Douska an ideal spot for a solo diner looking for a great meal.
  • Diverse Offerings: The menu goes beyond traditional sushi, featuring a wide range of options including healthy choices, small plates, crudo, and vegetarian selections.
  • Trendy and Cozy Atmosphere: Douska strikes a perfect balance between a trendy, minimalist aesthetic and a cozy, inviting environment.
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To get in touch with Douska for reservations, to place an order, or for any other inquiries, you can use the following information:

Address: 63 Delancey St, New York, NY 10002, USA

Phone: (646) 657-0908

For dinner, making a reservation is recommended to ensure you can secure a spot. The friendly staff can assist with any questions and help you plan your visit.

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What is truly worth choosing about Douska is the exceptional balance it strikes between quality, atmosphere, and price. For New Yorkers looking for a high-quality sushi experience that doesn’t require a major splurge, Douska is an excellent choice. The fish is consistently fresh and delicious, with customers raving about the quality of the tuna and other premium ingredients. The "I Love New York" Roll, for instance, is a testament to the restaurant's creative and flavorful approach to sushi.

The concept of the omakase and hand roll sets provides a unique dining opportunity. It allows guests to try a variety of different types of sushi, all made to perfection, at a very reasonable price point. This is a significant advantage in a city where omakase can often be prohibitively expensive. Beyond the food, the cozy and trendy atmosphere makes it a great place to spend an evening. It's a spot where you can feel comfortable and relaxed while enjoying a truly fantastic meal. The combination of its fresh ingredients, great value, and welcoming vibe makes Douska a must-visit for anyone craving delicious and authentic sushi in New York City.

Douska Menu

  • Sake

  • Masumi Okuden Kantsukuri Junmai $28.00

    'Okuden' has a soft nose of mixed berries, melon, and earthtones. A semi-floral front is met by a middle-mouth filled with dried fruit flavors that culminate into a dry ending.

  • Tokoyama Tokubetsu $26.00

    Tokubetsu junmai | light & smooth as a sake drink normally, it is an ordinary sake of otokoyama's standard that is popular especially locally. A pleasing and mellow taste.

  • Dassai45 $28.00

    A refreshing, engaging, round flavor are what make the full-bodied Dassai 50 such a popular, well known, and delicious sake to experts and consumers in Japan and overseas.

  • Makiri Junmai Ginjo $28.00

    Taking inspiration from local Sakata traditions and cuisine, Makiri is the word in local Yamagata dialect for a fisherman's knife, and reflects the ability of clean, sharp and dry sake to cut through and pair with the bounty of local seafood.

  • Dewazakura Oka Ginjo $26.00

    Its has dry start that is accompanied by a soft and creamy middle mouth filled with dried fruit overtones and subtle melon finish.

  • Tenbu Junmai $26.00

    Pleasant and refreshing with melon and apple flavors. Light, crisp, and dry.

  • Dorigawa Yamahai Daiginjo $36.00

    "Chrysanthemum Meadow" Honey and light herbs, racy, deep amino complexity give way to a smooth finish.

  • Kikusui Perfect Snow (Unfiltered Sake) $22.00

    A mouthful of Japan's #1 selling Nigorizake "Perfect Snow" leaves a perfectly excellent impression. "Impact" is the main idea, coming from a flowery, full body, a crisp and dynamic sweetness.

  • Daishichi Yukisbori (Unfiltered Sake) $16.00

    Nigori - Dry Light | Aroma of sweetness as a white peaches and pears. Smooth, elegant, round acidity and alcohol relate to very cool and refreshing Nigori sake.

  • Dassai 45 Nigori Sake (Unfiltered Sake) $14.00

    Nigori - Dry Light | Smaller particles create a clean, off-dry finishing. Long-lasting textures that cleanse the plate, we could enjoy for long time.

  • Dassai Blue 50 $14.50

    This sake, made with Yamada Nishiki polished to 50% has glamorous aroma and sweetness, a soft flavor, and at the same time, a solid body. Various charms will be revealed when paired with different meals.

  • Wakatake Onikoroshi Daiginjo $22.00

    This new version of Demon Slayer is semi-fruity brew with a unique dryness.

  • Ryujin Kakushi Ginjo Namachozo $12.00

    Fresh and fruit-forward with a plush, cream-like mouthfeel, flavors languish in your mouth with a slow burn that will suddenly fade into nothingness for a beautifully clean finish.

  • Tengumai Yamahai Junmai $12.00

    Gorgeous pale straw pour, with a funky mushroom nose to match the acidic, dry and earthy first impression.

  • Tetenokawa Phoenix Junmai Daiginjo $14.50

    A bold and bright yet medium-light bodied brew with a lush fruity nose and long tail.

  • Senkin Classic Kame no O Junmai Daiginjo $14.50

    Brewed astoundingly using 100% ancient rice kame no O. The resulting sake is delicate, smartly sharp, and maintains a balance and reverence to the uniquely wild flavor of kame no O.

  • Brooklyn Kura $14.00

    Handcrafted in Brooklyn, New York, and uses all products from the US, rice grown & polished in California nad Arkansas and the finest water from NY.

  • Oze x Rose $15.00

    A lovely rose-colored sake that exists within a sphere of balance between sweet and tart, and has a flavor that resembles wild strawberries. Brewed with the exceedingly difficult-to-use red yeast brew, so many brewers are unable to work with it.

  • Umeshu (Plum Sake)

  • Daishichi Kimoto Plum Sake $19.00

    Umeshu (Plum) | Fragrant & sweet plums and yogurt aroma, refreshing alcohol and acidity orchestrate elegant sweetness like green apples. Delicate plum sake with long finish.

  • Ginkoubai Hannya Tou $15.00

    Umeshu has a distinct spiciness from hot pepper. It's a perfect digestif for richly flavored dishes, or for a sensual moment.

  • Nanbu Bijin No Sugar $14.00

    Nanbu Bijin Umeshu infuses only Ume plums into their one-of-a-kind "all koji" Junmai Sake. Sugar-free is not needed, since plums and koji rice are naturally sweet. This sake is easy to drink, has an attractive rose pour and high acidity.

  • Hot Sake

  • Hot Sake $20.00
  • Red Wine

  • Kim Crawford - Pinot Noir Marlborough $14.00

    New Zealand

  • 14 Hands Cabernet Sauvignon $12.00

    Columbia Valley Washington

  • White Wine

  • Steel Chardonnay - Chardonnay Louis Jadot 2018 $15.00

    France

  • Kim Crawford - Sauvignon Blanc Marborough $14.00

    New Zealand

  • Stemmari - Pinot Grigio $12.00

    Sicilia, Italy

  • Rose Wine

  • Breezette - Cotes de Provence, Provence, France $12.00
  • List

  • Sapporo $7.00
  • Kirin $6.00
  • Asahi $7.00
  • Chuhai Seltzer

  • Yuzu $9.00
  • Calpico $9.00
  • Lychee $10.00
  • Soft Drinks

  • Bruce Cost Ginger Ale $5.00

    Original | Jasmine | Passion Fruit

  • Yuzu Cider $6.00
  • Calpico $6.00
  • Yuzu Calpico Cider $8.00
  • Iced Tea $3.50

    Green | Oolong | Jasmine

  • Hot Tea Set $6.00
  • Sparkling Water $3.50
  • Coke $3.50
  • Diet Coke $3.50
  • Hand Roll Sushi Set

  • Douska $54.00

    5 Hand Rolls • Yellowtail | Ikura | Hokkaido Uni | Wagyu Beef | Crispy Oyster

  • Douzo $38.00

    6 Hand Rolls • Yellowtail | Crab Meat | Snapper | Negi Toro | Hokkaido Scallop | Shrimp Tempura

  • Matsu $30.00

    5 Hand Rolls • Yellowtail | Crab Meat | Snapper | Albacore | Negi Toro

  • Sasa $22.00

    4 Hand Rolls • Yellowtail | Salmon | Albacore | Crunchy Tuna

  • Ume $18.00

    3 Hand Rolls • Yellowtail | Salmon | Crunchy Tuna

  • Temaki Platter

  • Temaki Platter $53.00

    Tuna, Salmon, Yellowtail, Striped Bass, Crab Meat, Scallop, Albacore, Toro Spicy Tuna, Miso Soup | Extra Nori Seaweed $3.00 | Extra Sushi Rice +$4.00

  • Omakase

  • Sakana $55.00

    Chef choice | 7 Pieces Sushi & 1 Hand Roll

  • Mizu $75.00

    Chef choice | 9 Pieces Sushi & 1 Hand Roll

  • Hand Roll

  • Spicy Tuna $7.00
  • Crunchy Tuna $8.00
  • California $7.00
  • Shrimp Tempura $7.00
  • Salmon $7.00
  • Spicy Salmon $8.00
  • Seared Salmon $8.00
  • Salmon Skin $7.00
  • Yellow Jalapeno $7.00
  • Crab Meat $8.00
  • Hokkaido Scallop $9.00
  • Snapper $7.00
  • Albacore $8.00
  • Eel $9.00
  • Negi Toro $9.00
  • Toro Takuwan $10.00
  • Toro Caviar $15.00
  • Monk Fish Liver $8.00
  • Tako Wasabi $8.00
  • Meckerel $7.00
  • Hokkaido Uni $19.00
  • California Uni $15.00
  • Ikura $10.00
  • Wagyu $16.00
  • Wagyu Uni $19.00
  • Uni Ikura $14.00
  • Ika Masago $7.00
  • Yuzu Yellowtail $8.00
  • Tuna Foie Gras $11.00
  • Ebi Mayo $7.00
  • Mushroom $5.00
  • Cucumber $5.00
  • Avocado $5.00
  • Ume Shiso $5.00
  • Oshinklo $5.00
  • Sweet Potato $5.00
  • N.Y Trout $8.00
  • Hotate Mentai $10.00
  • Crispy Oyster $10.00
  • Pastrami Trout $9.00
  • Special Roll

  • Caliente Crab $18.00

    Shrimp tempura, crab meat, avocado.

  • Lower East Side $16.00

    Shrimp tempura, yellowtail, avocado.

  • I Love New York $16.00

    Tuna, salmon, avocado, spicy ponzu.

  • Pastrami N.Y Trout $18.00

    Kimchi Coleslaw,Avocado,Mustard soy

  • Kani Kani $15.00

    Kanikama, avocado, butter ponzu.

  • Futomaki $15.00

    Tuna, shrimp, tamago, masago.

  • Crispy Oyster $16.00

    Jalapeno, scallion, chipotle soy.

  • Stay Strong $18.00

    Salmon, takuwan, ikura.

  • Soft Shell Crab $18.00

    Avocado, scallion, chipotle mayo.

  • Chilean Sea Bass $22.00

    Shishito pepper, avocado, sweet miso.

  • Sushi Roll

  • Blue Fin Tuna $11.00
  • Crunchy Tuna $10.50
  • Spicy Tuna $10.00
  • California $9.00
  • Shrimp Tempura $11.00
  • Salmon $10.00
  • Salmon Jalapeno $11.00
  • Seared Salmon $11.00
  • Salmon Skin $9.00
  • Yellowtail Tail $10.50
  • Yellowtail Jalapeno $11.50
  • Crab Meat $12.00
  • Hokkaido Scallop $12.00
  • Eel Avocado $11.00
  • Eel Cucumber $11.00
  • Mackerel $9.00
  • Mushroom $8.00
  • Cucumber $8.00
  • Avocado $8.00
  • Ume Shiso $8.00
  • Oshinko $8.00
  • Sweet Potato $8.00
  • Crispy Rice

  • Spicy Tuna $16.00
  • Salmon $16.00
  • Spicy Salmon $16.00
  • Seared Salmon $17.00
  • Yellowtail $16.00
  • Crab Meat $18.00
  • Avocado $14.00
  • Sushi Pieces

  • Tuna $5.00
  • Toro $10.00
  • Salmon $5.00
  • Seared Salmon $6.00
  • Smoked Salmon $4.00
  • Yellow Tail $5.00
  • Crab Meat $5.00
  • Hokkaido Scallop $6.00
  • Striped Bass $5.00
  • Mackerel $4.00
  • Hokkaido Uni $17.00
  • California Uni $14.00
  • Madai $6.00
  • Ikura $7.00
  • Tobiko $3.00
  • Tamago $3.00
  • Octopus $5.00
  • Anago $8.00
  • Kona Kanpachi $7.00
  • Wagyu $12.00
  • Wagyu Uni $14.00
  • Botan Ebi $9.00
  • Sashimi

  • Tuna $15.00
  • Salmon $15.00
  • Yellowtail $15.00
  • Kanpachi $21.00
  • Tamago $12.00
  • Scallop $18.00
  • Ankimo $11.00
  • N.Y Trout $19.00
  • Fish Crudo

  • Tuna Crudo $16.00

    Fuji apple yuzu truffle.

  • Salmon Crudo $16.00

    Orange aji amarillo.

  • Yellowtail Crudo $16.00

    Lemongrass soy.

  • Madai Crudo $18.00

    Wasabi ponzu.

  • Kanpachi Crudo $19.00

    Beet ponzu, truffle.

  • N.Y Trout Crudo $18.00

    Asian pear, Mustard Soy

  • Snacks

  • Edamame $6.00

    Green tea salt.

  • Seaweed Salad $7.00

    Hijiki seaweed.

  • Tuna Pizza $16.00

    Avocado, cheese.

  • Agedashi Tofu $10.00

    Soy dashi broth.

  • Tuna Tartare $18.00

    Avocado, sesame rice cracker.

  • Spicy Salmon $16.00

    Masago, sesame rice cracker.

  • Umami Cucumber $10.00

    Shio konbu, sesame.

  • Shishito Peppers $10.00
  • Sweet

  • Mochi Ice $7.00

    Green tea, strawberry, black sesame, salted caramel, vanilla chip, chocolate.

  • Houji Tea Cream Brulee $6.00

Douska Details

  • Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • Delivery
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in
  • Highlights

  • Fast service
  • Popular for

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining
  • Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Healthy options
  • Small plates
  • Wine
  • Dining options

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Table service
  • Amenities

  • Restroom
  • Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Trendy
  • Planning

  • Dinner reservations recommended
  • Accepts reservations
  • Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments
  • Credit cards

Douska Photos

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Douska Location

Douska

63 Delancey St, New York, NY 10002, USA

Douska Reviews

An average rating of ★4.5 from 258 user reviews.

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