Iron Chef House

i'm from out of town and a friend took me here. the interior is nice but the food is kind of bland. i ordered a rainbow roll and yellowtail with scallions which tasted ok, but where kinda messily wrapped. i'm not picky about food as long as it tastes good, but the raw fish here seemed a little old. i asked for a different fork because i found it dirty, but they gave me anotherone with some food specs on it... i also saw one of chefs picking his nose and wrapping up a roll. ew.

this is one of my top choices for dining out in the heights- i've been going here ever since it opened and the food is consistently delicious. I recommend the crazy couple roll and monkey roll- lots of food for a great price! the service is a bit pushy but the food makes up for it

I've been here two or three times and each time I think, "never again." It's made for the yuppie/yunnies of the heights, who are incapable of judging beyond name brand recognition. The sushi fish has always had a fishy taste, likely resulting from a lack of freshness. Any rolls I've had were sloppily prepared and have shared the similarly unappetizing flavors. What's more, it's considerably more expensive than other sushi/Japanese places in the vicinity. I say: head there.

i don't normally write reviews (but i should because i often rely on them) but after reading the negative riview posted 2/4/09, i felt compelled. this restaurant not only has great sushi, they have a friendly staff with tons of character and a cozy "homelike" feel. the atmosphere is suitable for a romatic dinner for two or cool enough for a group of friends to relax and kick-back. my friends and i have tried practically everything on the menu and everything has been delicious. My recommendation : try the tuna dumpling as an appetizer and the fried ice cream (vanlla) for dessert. You won't be disappointed. You will be satisfied with any roll you choose and if you tell them what you like...they'll even create something special for you. I like the monkey roll or the shrimp tempura roll. to further prove my love for this place - i live in the bronx!

I'm perpetually confused at the constant praise for this place. I've order and ate at this place several times based on rave reviews and recommendations from friends and each time I'm disappointed. I find the sashimi NOT the freshest despite the reviewers (do you work for the restaurant?), and the sushi disgustingly over-filled with other over-seasoned ingredients (including an overabundance of sushi rice) that detracts from the flavor of the fish (when the fish is fresh this factor is very important -- but since it's not here, then it just tends to hide the sub-level fish used -- perhaps that's a good thing so you don't notice). Granted not everyone can eat top quality sushi every night, but if your main motive is to get full fast on cheap quality sushi (an possibly at the peril of food poisoning -- see latest health inspector's report), then this is your place. I for one, find this place sub-standard in every way (including the dim-lit decor -- which by the way is NOT the 'best kept secret' nor a hipster outpost).

we live in the neighborhood and came here on a recommendation. been here a few times and always a good experience. the food is consistently good and the atmosphere is cozy and quaint. they seem to have high standards and loyal patrons. it's the kind of place you're happy to have in the neighborhood.

Best Sushi in NYC... or anywhere else! I don't even look at the menu anymore, I just order the special rolls which are amazing and ecclectic. If you think you have had good sushi before in NYC, you need to go to Iron Chef and it will certainly redfine what great sushi is.