Phone: +18458538078
Address: 1088 Morton Blvd, Kingston, United States Of America, 12401-1504
City: Kingston
Menu Dishes: 19
Reviews: 1368
Website: http://www.sushimakio.com/
"After hearing rave reviews about this spot as one of the best sushi places in the Hudson Valley, I decided to give it a try, despite my skepticism about fine sushi in this area, having lived here for many years. What I experienced was nothing short of disappointing. I was willing to overlook the strip mall location and lackluster ambiance – after all, sometimes great food can be found in less-than-ideal settings. When we arrived, we saw Chef Makio and a young student behind the sushi bar, looking serious and dedicated to their craft, which gave me hope for a good meal. We ordered a spread of items, including nigiri, a chirashi bowl, and several rolls. Let me emphasize that this restaurant is not cheap. We frequently enjoy sushi and are more than willing to pay top dollar for quality. We’re fortunate to have access to great sushi in NYC and know how to distinguish good from mediocre. Sadly, this place is grossly overpriced for what turned out to be subpar sushi. The chirashi bowl was among the worst I’ve ever had, featuring poor-quality sushi rice and tasteless fish. It even contained those cheap crab sticks! The nigiri was low-grade, and the $30 special roll was inferior to the $10 rolls I've had from takeout places. It’s disheartening to see such inflated prices for what amounts to bad sushi pretending to be high-end. It seems many patrons either don’t recognize the difference or simply don’t care. It’s perplexing to see such positive reviews given the experience I had. If you really want good sushi, drive an hour south to Okinami in Norwood, NJ; you'll find better quality at a lower price. I don’t know where Chef Makio sources his fish or where he trained, but I won’t be returning to find out. Improvement is needed, or at the very least, prices should reflect the true quality of the food served – which currently aligns more closely with an ordinary mall sushi joint, albeit packaged with unnecessary fanfare."
All prices are estimates on menu.
Kingston, NY, offers a blend of historic charm and vibrant arts. Culinary delights include farm-to-table dishes, emphasizing fresh, local produce and regional specialties.