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Takesushi
SushiSushiOmakaseSunnysideQueensCash Only
A Sunnyside legend: chef-owner Robin Kawada has served traditional sushi since 1974, visiting Fulton Fish Market daily and operating one of New York's longest-running Japanese-owned counters.
- Price
- ¥¥
- Area
- Sunnyside
- Since
- 1974
- Chef
- Robin Kawada
Plate № 1430
About
Takesushi at 41-31 Queens Blvd was founded by Robin Kawada in 1974 — initially in Manhattan — making it one of the earliest dedicated sushi restaurants in New York City. Kawada selects fish personally at the Fulton Fish Market each morning; the current Sunnyside location is intimate, cash only, and reservation-required. A YouTube documentary 'The Robin Kawada Story' (2023) captures his nearly five decades of dedication.
Neighborhood & visiting
Takesushi sits in Sunnyside, one of New York's neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. Reservations are available online — for a focused sushi counter this is strongly recommended. Check the posted hours before you go — traditional sushi restaurants often close between service periods.
Why it's on Washoku Guide
- Founded 1974 — one of NYC's longest-running Japanese-owned sushi counters
- Chef Robin Kawada selects fish at Fulton Fish Market daily
- Intimate, reservation-required counter — cash only
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Frequently asked
About Takesushi
- Is Takesushi an authentic sushi restaurant in New York?
- Yes — Takesushi is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for sushi in New York: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused sushi format.
- Where is Takesushi located?
- Takesushi is located at 41-31 Queens Blvd, Sunnyside, NY 11104, United States, New York, USA in the Sunnyside neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Takesushi?
- Takesushi accepts reservations online. For an authentic sushi experience, especially at a focused counter, booking ahead is strongly recommended.
- What is the price range at Takesushi?
- Takesushi sits in the ¥¥ price range — typical for sushi of this format in New York.
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