Changing the Midtown lunch game with a fresh, new, affordable option, MakiMaki serves made-to-order sushi rolls and teas from an 800-year-old Japanese company.

The fast-casual restaurant is a passion project from Kevin Takarada, a Japanese American with a love of sushi and a family background in hospitality. A Japanese architect outfitted the 650sq ft minimalist Japanese space with high-end finishes: walls and ceilings are white washed oak while the countertop is white corian. And a large octopus created by the ancient ink printing technique of gyotaku weaves along the wall behind the sushi bar.

While working for a Japanese bank, Kevin became frustrated with the limited lunch offerings in Midtown – especially for sushi. MakiMaki was born from a desire to provide a quick, high-quality affordable sushi experience.

The centrepiece of MakiMaki’s menu is the selection of maki rolls, which can be ordered off the menu or customized. U step to the counter, order and watch as the rolls are made fresh to order.

Ideal For

A quick, affordable lunch

Signature Dishes

Spicy Tuna, Avocado and Negi-Hamachi; Shrimp Tempura, Snow Crab and Spicy Lobster.

Signature Drinks

Matcha and four different custom tea blends from Hon Yama, an 800 year old company, whose teas have never before been sold in New York.