Jewel Bako 
- Neighborhood: East Village
- 239 E. 5th St.
- New York, NY 10003
- 212-979-1012
- Price range: $$$$$ ($31 & up)
Jack and Grace Lamb’s gold-gilded bamboo sushi “jewel box” is considered one of the finest fresh-fish destinations downtown, but be warned: The exclusive East Village eatery’s interior is as small as a quail egg and reservations are hard to come by, even for the six-seat bar where swordsmen slice over 50 kinds of sushi.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Between Second & Third Aves.
The Basics
- Hours:
- Mon.-Sat. 6:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m.
- Cuisine:
- Sushi, Asian, and Japanese
- Meals Served:
- Dinner
- Price Range:
- $$$$$ ($31 & up)
Features
- Atmosphere and Personality:
- Cozy
