New York · Sushi · a la carte
Ki Sushi
Traditional SushiRollsSashimiCobble HillJapanese-OwnedNeighborhood Institution
A long-standing Japanese-owned sushi restaurant on Smith Street in Cobble Hill, consistently praised as one of Brooklyn's best neighborhood sushi destinations.
- Price
- ¥¥
- Area
- Cobble Hill, Brooklyn
Plate № 1980
About
Ki Sushi on Smith Street has earned a devoted following as one of Cobble Hill and Boerum Hill's most reliable Japanese dining establishments. Japanese-owned and operated, the restaurant serves a broad menu of traditional sushi, sashimi, rolls, gyoza, and teriyaki in a relaxed, welcoming setting that has made it a mainstay of the neighborhood. The kitchen prioritizes freshness and consistency above spectacle — this is the kind of restaurant that locals return to weekly rather than reserving for special occasions. The warm mushroom salad, seaweed salad, and California king crab rolls are perennial favorites, while the sushi bar offers a rotating array of seasonal fish. Lunch service adds practicality to its appeal, and the accessible price point makes quality Japanese food available without the Manhattan price premium.
Why it's on Washoku Guide
- Japanese ownership and decades of operation have produced the kind of consistent, high-trust sushi that is increasingly difficult to find in Brooklyn's evolving dining landscape.
- The lunch service and competitive pricing make Ki Sushi an ideal everyday sushi destination rather than a once-a-year splurge.
- Smith Street's neighborhood energy combined with Ki Sushi's welcoming room makes this one of the most enjoyable low-key dining experiences in Cobble Hill.
- An extensive menu spanning traditional nigiri, specialty rolls, and Japanese pub classics means the kitchen can satisfy widely different tastes in a single party.
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Frequently asked
About Ki Sushi
- Is Ki Sushi an authentic traditional sushi restaurant in New York?
- Yes — Ki Sushi is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for traditional sushi in New York: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused sushi format.
- Where is Ki Sushi located?
- Ki Sushi is located at 122 Smith St, Brooklyn, NY 11201, New York, United States in the Cobble Hill, Brooklyn neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Ki Sushi?
- Ki Sushi accepts reservations online. For an authentic sushi experience, especially at a focused counter, booking ahead is strongly recommended.
- What is the price range at Ki Sushi?
- Ki Sushi sits in the ¥¥ price range — typical for traditional sushi of this format in New York.
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