A sushi joint opened in Plainview last fall and replaced Heike Sushi with new owners. Sushi joints are not hard to find on Long Island but a really good one is worth its weight in gold and reviewers are saying Kinben Sushi is one of the good ones.
You’ll find all the classic sushi choices on the menu along with signature rolls like the American Dream Roll with two pieces of shrimp tempura, cucumber with pink soybean pepper topped with spicy tuna, steamed lobster, angus beef spicy yuzu mayo and black garlic ($22). Or the BBQ Squid Roll with whole pieces of barbecued squid, spicy crab meat cucumber, crunch wrapped soybean seaweed with special sauce ($22).
On Yelp, Rita C, from Brooklyn, gave them five stars.
“Everyone greeted us and was super friendly,” she wrote. “My husband had special requests as he does not like certain fish and they were so accommodating. $75 for omakase, absolute gem. My only recommendation is to torch some toro and wagyu pieces right before serving. My wagyu was slightly drier/cold as if it was prepared some time ago, other than that, every piece was fresh and flavorful. It’s rare to have good omakase on Long Island so it’s definitely our new spot!”
Bonnie L, from Forest Hills, agreed.
“We happened to come across this newly opened Japanese restaurant in Syosset/Plainview on Yelp and had to give it a try. I am soooo glad we did, this is absolutely what I have been looking for on Long Island,” she said. “This place offers fish imported from Japan etc and the quality is just phenomenal. All the dishes were prepared with care as we can tell from both presentation and taste. The chef/owner Aiden was awesome and the waitresses were so friendly. It was truly a wonderful experience. I look forward to return soon, so happy to find this gem in my neighborhood.”
Location: 1163 Old Country Road, Plainview, (516) 433-5333.
