July 12, 2010
Sushi Specials that Leave You - and Your Wallet - Full!

When it comes to sushi, every now and then you may want to break out of your usual sushi routine.  You know what I mean - you order the same two rolls from the same place down the block week after week.  But what if there is another roll out there that you may like better?  If you are like me, chances are you haven’t expanded your horizons for fear you aren’t going to like the roll you selected and will go hungry.

Luckily, all you can eat sushi places are a great way to sample different types of rolls and can help expand your horizons.  If you’d like to try an all you can eat sushi special, you may want to head to Funayama Japanese Restaurant in the West Village.  According to Postabon member (and founder!) swall1, every Monday and Thursday Funayama offers an all you can eat sushi special for $23. Swall1 adds that he’s really enjoyed his time at Funayama in the past, but acknowledges there is a heavy rice to fish ratio.

If you are going to enjoy all you can eat sushi, you’ll need something to wash it down with.  Postabon member Manisha and blogger for NY Social Agenda shared a great deal with us at New Ashiya. For $30 on weekdays and $33 on the weekend, you can get all you can eat sushi and all you can drink sake or beer.  Mentally prepare for this activity if you wish to participate - we’ve seen several young adults crying outside the restaurant after a night of all you can drink sake.

If you’d like to try new sushi, but don’t want to be responsible for ordering, consider trying Aki on West 4th.  There is a special $35 prix-fixe menu, that offers a choice of 3 appetizers and a chef’s selection of sushi.  According to swall1, this menu used to be just an early bird special, but now it is available at any time.  Keep in mind the restaurant is small so reservations are suggested.

What are some of your favorite sushi specials?  Tell us on Postabon!