A 45-year-old Midtown sushi counter long favored by business diners, prized for old-school omakase quality.
7 E 47th St, New York, NY 10017
No camera at Kurumazushi yet — these are the closest live lines we cover.
damnlines hasn't pointed a lens at Kurumazushi yet. The most-wanted lines get a camera first.
Even lunchtime slots at Kurumazushi can be tough to land — The Sushi Legend's review notes that 'reservations, even at 11:30, were difficult' to secure during a midday visit.
The demand traces to the counter's long-standing pull with business diners, per The Sushi Legend, which found the Midtown location 'incredibly convenient' for professionals in town for meetings — a pattern the review says persists today.
Patterns as reported by press and regulars — not measured by damnlines.
Reservations: Advance reservations recommended, including for lunch
Walk-ins: Not recommended; even lunch slots are hard to secure per The Sushi Legend
Formal wait times aren't reported, but The Sushi Legend notes that even an 11:30am lunch reservation was difficult to secure, indicating advance booking is needed.
Yes, and The Sushi Legend advises booking well ahead, since even lunchtime slots fill up with business diners.
Walking in is risky — even lunch reservations are hard to get per The Sushi Legend, so booking ahead is recommended over showing up unannounced.
Sources: The Sushi Legend