Ginpachi - Bayside

I guess it was too much of a hidden gem. This location has closed. This place is like a hidden gem. They order some of their fish straight from japan. So if you don't know what you're ordering you should ask first. It's not the typical everyday things you should get from here I think that's where some of the bad reviews come from.

When I was here for the first time a week ago, I was amazed. Had the Grandmakase and the course was incredible. Toro melt in my mouth and not to mention the delicate Tempora giant prawn with thin fried rice noodles was fantastic. Flavors were exciting and service was remarkable by a single waitress I watched. Definitely worth the money and will return there soon

Authentic, excellent Japanese food. Artfully prepared, freshest fish, many hard to find special fish flew from Japan. Lobster (order 1 day in advance) is prepared as a sashimi, sushi and gently damped with a subtlely seasoned butter sauce. Another favorite is Scallop sashimi and Seeigel. A unique experience in Queens. Recently, her cooked food-rib-eye steak, just cooked as a buyer....Black Cod was juicy. Grandmakase dinner is an event. Rolls are not what they are, but the California Roll is made with real crabs! Yes, only 1 waitress, but excellent what she does. I mentioned everything is authentic: from Shiso Leaves to Red Beans!

I was here a handful of time and I have to say this is my favorite and I believe to be the best sushi spot in the area! Some might say it's a little expensive, but what I say is that it's worth absolutely cost and I don't pay it for the quality I got! Will definitely be back.

Chef is Japanese Satoshi San if I remember correctly. There are fresh imported fish from Japan daily. Not your typical Chinese ran Sushi join next door. The desert is awesome and I am not even a desert person.