Green Gourmet Deli & Sushi

Deli counters line the sidewalks of the Upper East Side, each with its own twist on sandwiches and salads. Green Gourmet Deli & Sushi adds a sushi bar to the mix, a rare combo in this stretch of Lexington Avenue. The spot sits at 790 Lexington Ave New York, NY 10065, where the midday lunch crowd spills onto the pavement and the scent of fresh rolls competes with pastrami steam.

Across the neighborhood, delis tend to stick to classics—hero sandwiches, chopped salads, maybe a breakfast platter. Here, the menu branches out with maki rolls, nigiri, and bento boxes alongside the usual subs. Customers order at the counter, where the sushi chef works behind a glass case while the deli line snakes toward the register. A call to (212) 759-7811 can save time if you’re picking up for a group or need a last-minute lunch fix.

In a city where delis outnumber subway stops, this one stands out by blending two cuisines under one roof. Directions are straightforward: plug the address into your map here. The Lexington Avenue foot traffic moves fast, so grabbing a quick bite here fits right into the rhythm of the block.