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177 Ludlow St, New York, NY 10002
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Ushiwakamaru's sushi-bar counter is not bookable online; guests must call the restaurant directly after 4pm, Monday through Saturday, to reserve counter seats, where omakase is required (from about $158), according to restaurant booking information found via search.
Table seating can be reserved through standard online channels, but the counter's phone-only booking process signals limited nightly capacity at the bar, consistent with the restaurant's reputation as a long-running cult sushi spot per The Sushi Legend's review.
Patterns as reported by press and regulars — not measured by damnlines.
Reservations: Counter/omakase seating by phone only, call after 4pm Mon-Sat; table seating bookable online.
No walk-in wait time has been reported; the sushi-bar counter operates by phone reservation rather than a walk-up line.
Yes — table seating can be booked online, but counter/omakase seats must be reserved by calling the restaurant directly after 4pm, Monday-Saturday.
Walk-ins are not the norm for the sushi bar, which requires a phone-booked omakase reservation; table seating availability may vary.
Sources: The Sushi Legend