Edoya Sushi

A casual strip in the Lower East Side hosts Edoya Sushi, pairing traditional nigiri with Marty’s rotisserie-grilled specialties. Inside the brick-and-glass storefront, a short menu leans into crisp wasabi and hand-rolled rolls rather than overstuffed pages. Breaded oxtail and salt-crusted scallops slide onto plates beside spicy tuna tacos; all arrive quickly, never frozen. The kitchen keeps wasabi fresh daily and charges by the piece, not plate. A one-page lineup steers smart eaters past the sprawling chain menus. Edoya favors early dinner visits—after 7 p.m. the line crawls almost to the sidewalk. Groups can’t reserve seats; solo diners slide onto wooden counters facing the chefs. Orders arrive on small square plates, each stack balanced without flash. The building sits at 151 Rivington St New York, NY 10002—a single red awning marking the entrance below an endless orange-brick façade. Sidewalk space is tight; Tuesday night at eight, the curb holds four idle bicycles and a folding hand truck. Inside, heat from the grill lingers in the tight corridor that doubles as a hallway to the restrooms. Call (212) 256-0571 after 5 p.m. if you need directions: drop the address into your phone or open the map here.