PacRim Sushi & Asian Cuisine
East Midtown-Turtle Bay, New York City
Restaurant in New York City, United States
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Dress
Casual
Why go
PacRim Sushi & Asian Cuisine is a practical Midtown East pick for a casual sushi-and-Asian meal, especially at lunch or for solo dining. Treat it as an easy neighborhood option, not a high-ceremony sushi counter. If the meal needs stronger ambiance or a more defined cuisine lane, compare it with Amma, Sip Sak Turkish Restaurant, or La Pecora Bianca Midtown.
About PacRim Sushi & Asian Cuisine
PacRim Sushi & Asian Cuisine is a New York City option with a casual dress code and a schedule that includes weekday midday hours, weekday dinner hours, and Saturday dinner hours. When comparing it with other planning options such as La Pecora Bianca Midtown, Yezo Thai Isankaya, and Amma, keep the decision practical: choose based on timing, dress code, and whether the posted hours fit your plans.
If you need a chef-led counter, a tasting menu, specific prices, delivery or takeout, a bar program, or special-occasion service, check current details directly with the venue before making plans.
Planning around casual dress and hours
The strongest planning signals are simple: casual dress, weekday hours of 11 AM–3 PM and 5–9:30 PM, Saturday hours of 5–10 PM, and Sunday closure. That makes PacRim Sushi & Asian Cuisine easier to consider when the schedule matters more than a highly documented dining format. For another New York City option, Sip Sak Turkish Restaurant or Il Monello may also be worth comparing.
Weekday midday hours are listed Monday through Friday, while dinner hours are listed Monday through Saturday. If the group wants another New York City option, compare it with Amma, La Pecora Bianca Midtown, Yezo Thai Isankaya, Sip Sak Turkish Restaurant, or Il Monello based on the timing and practical details you need.
Who should choose it
Choose PacRim Sushi & Asian Cuisine when a casual New York City meal fits the plan and the posted hours work for your schedule. Avoid assuming a specific menu format, price point, seating style, or service model without checking directly. For broader planning, use New York City restaurants guide, plus the city guides for hotels, bars, and experiences.
Planning details
- Location
- 308 E 49th St, New York, NY 10017
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- pacrimnyc.com
- Phone
- +12122074787
The take
The Take
The Vibe
PacRim Sushi & Asian Cuisine presents itself as a dependable Midtown East option that favors breadth and consistency over culinary brinkmanship. It sits in the neighborhood’s middle register, serving a steady stream of professionals and hotel guests who prioritize reliable execution. The room reads as approachable rather than showy: a place built for repeat visits where pan-Asian and Pacific Rim preparations offer familiar comforts across sushi and other shared plates. The editorial tone in the description frames PacRim as a neighborhood mainstay—comfortable, steady, and geared toward diners who want a solid meal without surprises.
Best For
This is a practical choice for business dinners, casual meetups, and groups traveling or working in Midtown East. The write-up explicitly cites a dense professional population—UN staff, office workers, and hotel visitors—so the restaurant is well suited to after-work meals, client dinners, and celebratory outings that don’t need to skew ultra-fine. Its pan-Asian breadth makes it easy to accommodate varied tastes at the table, and the neighborhood positioning favors repeat bookings by locals and reliable proximity for hotel-based guests.
Ordering Tips
Lean on variety: the restaurant’s pan-Asian approach is designed to feed groups with different preferences. The description highlights a signature '3-roll special,' which is an obvious starting point if you want a snapshot of the sushi program; pair that with several small plates to spread across the table. Given PacRim’s role as a dependable neighborhood resource, ordering a mix of shared dishes lets parties efficiently sample across the menu while keeping the pace conversational and group-friendly.
Venue details
Ambiance
Comfortable and relaxing with circular booths featuring supportive pillows, creating a calm and welcoming atmosphere.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
3-roll special
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 308 E 49th St, New York, NY 10017
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- La Pecora Bianca Midtown, Notable alternative
- Yezo Thai Isankaya, Notable alternative
- Sip Sak Turkish Restaurant, Notable alternative
- Amma, Indian, Indian
- Il Monello, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How it compares in Midtown
PacRim Sushi & Asian Cuisine is the easy-choice option when convenience matters more than a polished occasion setting. La Pecora Bianca Midtown is a better fit for Italian comfort and a more social Midtown meal, while Amma is the sharper pick when the group wants a clearly Indian dinner rather than a broad Asian menu.
For ambiance, Sip Sak Turkish Restaurant and Il Monello are stronger choices for a planned evening out. PacRim Sushi & Asian Cuisine makes more sense for a lower-pressure meal, a solo stop, or a quick Midtown plan where booking difficulty should stay low.
Yezo Thai Isankaya is the closer cross-shop if the table wants Asian flavors but not sushi. Choose Yezo Thai Isankaya for Thai-leaning variety; choose PacRim Sushi & Asian Cuisine when sushi is the anchor and the main requirement is an easy Midtown East meal.
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Compare PacRim Sushi & Asian Cuisine
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| PacRim Sushi & Asian Cuisine | New York City | , | No published awards |
| La Pecora Bianca Midtown | New York City | , | No published awards |
| Yezo Thai Isankaya | New York City | , | No published awards |
| Sip Sak Turkish Restaurant | New York City | , | No published awards |
| Amma | New York City | Indian | No published awards |
| Il Monello | New York City | , | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PacRim Sushi & Asian Cuisine good for solo dining?
PacRim Sushi & Asian Cuisine has casual dress and posted weekday midday and dinner hours, plus Saturday dinner hours. Check directly with the venue if seating style matters.
What are alternatives to PacRim Sushi & Asian Cuisine in New York City?
Other New York City options to compare include La Pecora Bianca Midtown, Yezo Thai Isankaya, Amma, Sip Sak Turkish Restaurant, and Il Monello. Choose among them based on the timing and practical details you need.
Is lunch or dinner better at PacRim Sushi & Asian Cuisine?
PacRim Sushi & Asian Cuisine lists weekday midday hours from 11 AM–3 PM and weekday dinner hours from 5–9:30 PM. Saturday is listed as 5–10 PM, and Sunday is closed, so the better choice depends on which timing fits your schedule.
How far ahead should I book PacRim Sushi & Asian Cuisine?
For booking windows or walk-in policies, confirm directly with PacRim Sushi & Asian Cuisine, especially if you are planning for dinner or coordinating a group.
