"Stopped by for lunch - downstairs, very busy, and they ran out of the lunch special of the day....Tried the duck curry and it was a rich, flavorful (but very salty) dish. The tempura was done very well, though, slight and not oily at all."
"Good food! Cozy atmosphere. Fresh sashimi! Friendly service!! :) ramen wasn't salty at all."
Deep-fried chicken white-meat katsu served with tonkatsu sauce, miso soup,rice, cabbage salald w/ginger dressing and japanese curry.
$21.99
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Beef curry over rice with berkshire pork cutlet.Served w/ potato salad
$18.00
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All natural chicken marinated in Shio Koji with lemon sauce. with a side of Green beans
$18.00
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Green tea, milk, egg, sugar, water, butter, flour, red bean, rum.
$7.50
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"Located inside of Dekalb Market food hall. Quick and friendly service. The food came out hot and flavorful. They give a pretty huge portion considering the price and being in a food hall."
"Really lovely experience at Towa! I got the W Course option, which has a diverse selection of well prepared and delicious dishes. Highlights for me were the soba noodles and the oysters - just so refreshing, particularly on a summer day. I also enjoyed the sushi; every piece was so fresh, although the wasabi flavor for a few pieces were a bit strong for my taste. I also got an Ichigo cocktail, which was so delicious and had an interesting peppercorn flavor that actually enhanced the drink. While the omakase spots are hard to come by, will definitely consider coming back to try the omakase experience if I get the chance!"
"The most beautiful new restaurant in NYC! The decor and ambiance are gorgeous. I stopped in after work and was able to snag a seat at the bar, the bar is huge, lots of bartenders. Everyone was very friendly. This restaurant is unique as it has 2 menus- Asian & Italian. I opted to go Asian but you can order from both. Rock shrimp is my go to and Aqua did not disappoint, generous portion with a delicious creamy spicy sauce on the side. I tried 2 rolls, the fish is very fresh. The crystal sushi is their signature roll, it is very unique, a must try. Very tasty and different.Can't wait to return and try the Italian menu."
"On a Saturday night, we were caught in a nasty traffic snarl on 10th Ave and was an hour late for our 6:30 reservation. One of our party had made it there on time and the gracious host was very nice and sat him at a table a 1/2 hour before we arrived. Luckily, it wasn't extremely busy, just your normal Saturday night. Donburiya is very conveniently located just north of the theater district and just 3 blocks from Carnegie Hall, so is perfect for pre-theater dinner or drinks. It's a very cozy izakaya just a few steps down from street level. If the wait for a table is long, you can opt for a couple of seats at the bar.When we finally arrived, it took us a few minutes to absorb and digest the entirety of the large menu. We started with the Shio cabbage salad and a whole grilled squid. For entrees, my son went with the Sukiyaki Don Set with sliced beef and poached egg & tofu over rice and a miso soup. His friend got the Ishiyaki Beef Curry Udon, which came in a super-hot stone bowl with the broth violently boiling. You can't touch that for a good 10 minutes for it to cool down. My wife went with the Goya Champie, Bitter Melon & Pork topped with a big omelet. For me, it was the Tonkatsu Teppan Yaki Set with a little of everything including a romaine salad topped with potato salad, miso soup, oshinko, rice bowl and Kurobuta pork katsu. The pork cutlet was panko coated, fried to crispy perfection and served over raw cabbage that cooked in the hot mini cast iron skillet right on the table. After I finished and they took away the tray, the table was still hot underneath.We finished in plenty of time for curtain call at Carnegie Hall. I can't wait to come back to relax with a cold Sapporo draft and a non-stop order of fried oysters and karaage."
"The Sushi Lab was a pretty good omakase experience with solid ingredients for a good price. The interior design was nice and the service was very friendly. The pacing of each item was good and I enjoyed the little game they had for the patrons. Each item was executed very well, but my only comment is that there weren't any stand out speciality dishes that set Sushi Lab apart from the many other omakase spots in the city. I feel like the menu is pretty consistent with most of the other spots. I definitely would love to come back, but I do suggest having one really unique stand out dish."
"I was craving some japanese food and noticed this store near the place I was staying in in Brooklyn. The store is small and located in a neighborhood area; its easy to miss. There are a few seats inside the store. The one thing that sold me about this store was that they had brown rice onigiris. Rice, slightly on the healthier side. I ordered two onigiris and a side. The onigiris made me full, and the side was okay. I'll return if I'm in the area, but probably not worth a trek to go to. It was slightly pricey, as onigiri is 95% rice and 5% seasoning"
"If you're looking for a solid katsu place to impress your taste buds, this is the spot.The service was very kind and fast. There was quite the number of food selections to choose from, but luckily their sets with personal names made things easier. My Gozen Brooklyn Set ($26) came with the pork katsu and 2pc Japanese style fried chicken (karaage). Gozen added rice, pork and vegetables to the basic miso soup, and tons of salad. If you're not one to get stuffed easily, Katsu-Hama is going to challenge that. The meal is a lot! The cutlet pieces, crispy, yet juicy on the inside, and the karaage were perfectly tender. I was stuffed by the end of it. I'm not one for katsu's but I was impressed, go here for your katsu!"
"Got a sushi burrito for only $5 from this tiny window in Manhattan! This spot is open Mon-Fri 11am-4pm, and is perfect for an on-the-go meal during lunch hours. It's actually more of a kimbap burrito (= kimburrito?!) & they sell a whole assortment of rolls at Yummy Stick. Depending on the roll you get, prices range from $5 to $13 here. The original $5 burrito is stuffed with crab, fried egg, and rice with seaweed wrapped around, made fresh-to-order. The shop owners are so sweet and the burrito is quick, convenient, and filling.Can you believe this is only $5? Where else in Manhattan would you get lunch for $5? (besides Chinatown :P)"
"TLDR: Omakase Room by Shin is quite unassuming but if you're more into traditional omakase, worth a visit. Very unique shari and some nice signature items.Surprised not one person has reviewed this spot but let's break the ice baby. Very unexpected meal but we enjoyed our omakase here very much. They occupy the space that was Kaiseki Room by Yamada. This is a restaurant from The Group. Grand Boucherie, Omakase Room by Mitsu, etc. It's a long very serene bar with lots of wood. For $175, it's a 14-course omakase. While the amount may not seem like much, the pieces are filling and we definitely didn't need extras - although I did get some.The first appetizer was grilled Hokkaido scallop, olive oil and a dab of yuzu kosho. Nice texture, kind of like pen shell but not as chewey. The yuzu kosho went well with the olive oil with the citrusy bit of spice.The second was a chawanmushi with Hokkaido uni. What was interesting is the uni was partially cooked giving it an interesting bouncy like texture to contrast with an incredibly fluffy egg custard.Then your nigiri progression starts. I won't bore you with all the details but the standouts..Madai. Nice firm white fish, a dusting of sudachi zest and such a nice pairing with his shari. His shari is very dark but not quite as sour/salty as you'd think. Good texture and mouth feel.Hagashi toro. This is a very premium cut of toro, typically taken from the top of the tail or the base of the belly. There is a lot of labor taken to remove all the sinew to just leave luscious fatty tuna. This with the shari was absolutely wonderful.Hagashi toro with iburigakko temaki. I thought the nigiri was good but the temaki was even better. The same cut but mixed with iburigakko, pickled and smoked takuan or radish. That crunch and smokiness went perfect to make this a very special hand roll.Hokkaido uni temaki. Not common for you to get something like this but it is packed full and with so much nutty umami flavor.Definitely will be back. Chef was very hospitable and great to chat with. He's been in the game a long time and it shows in his craft. If you've been on the fence, give it a try."
"TL;DR Go for the izakaya ambiance. Prices are low, but quality isn't high. Order up and share plates/drinks.Kenka, located in NYC's East Village, is a pub serving both traditional and modern Japanese cuisine. While walking through St. Mark's Place, the crowd of people gathered at the entrance caught our eyes. We decided to give it a try! There's a clipboard at the front for you to write your name down on the waitlist. Weekends are PACKED, so be prepared.The first notable thing I have to say about this place is that the decor and ambiance are spot on. The entire restaurant is decorated head to toe in Japanese memorabilia. You will really feel like you were transported to an izakaya in Japan. It's loud, a bit rowdy, and very dark in there. Actually, a bit too dark because we were struggling to read the menu. It was also FREEEEEZING COLD... I don't know why they didn't have their heaters blasting on a 15 degree day. Wild.Anyway... we squinted our eyes in the dark as hard as we could to look through the menu. There's a large variety of dishes to choose from, ranging from street-style food to sushi to noodles to grilled meats to seafood to desserts and so on. They also have a full drinks menu with sake, beer, wine, ramune, and milk teas, so you can drink your heart away. Prices are SURPRISINGLY CHEAP! You can definitely order and share a bunch of items tapas style.We ordered:*Tonkatsu (pork cutlet) with curry and rice $9.50 - I was disappointed in this. The breading wasn't crispy or flaky enough and the pork wasn't that tender. I've had much better. The curry was good though; it had the right amount of sweet, savory, and spicy flavors. *Yakisoba (stir-fried noodles with pork, squid, vegetables) $8.50 - Skimpy portions of meat and too many vegetables for my liking. They chopped up the squid in pieces that were so small... The noodles were decent, but nothing to rave about.*Miso Ramen $9 - My +1 liked this and finished the whole bowl.*(2) Sake (Japanese rice wine) $9 each - We both got the Junmai sake. This was actually the highlight of the meal! It was strong and refreshing, but went down smoothly with a dry finish. Overall, the food was average and was just enough to fill our bellies when we were starving. The cheap prices made up for it.Service could have been improved. It took awhile for someone to come over to our table once we sat down. Our server didn't introduce himself and wasn't very attentive throughout the dinner. After we placed our initial order, we didn't see him until it was time for the check. I understand that they're super busy, but that doesn't excuse lackluster or poor service. When we got the check, we were also given small cups of these pink powder mixes. We had NO IDEA what this was... we even googled it lol. We wanted to wait and ask our server, but didn't want to be stuck waiting there in the cold restaurant any longer. It wasn't until I did my research later on... The pink powder they give you is a COTTON CANDY MIX! They have a machine at the front of the restaurant where you can make your own for free. That's such a cute idea and a sweet way to end a meal. I wish they would have just told us because we would never have figured it out. Oh well."
Anne F.
Dec 1, 2024
I've been here twice now. It's a bit hard to find the first time because it's in an office building. You walk pas the guard and then head downstairs to what looks like a sketchy stairwell to the basement and the restaurant is in the basement. The dishes are more tapas style than anything but you can share them with another person. I think the larger meals are like the udon soup dish and possibly the oysters but you can order multiple dishes and share it. They are pricey but they taste wonderful and fresh. This is also a busy place and a reservation is recommended. The two times I went I saw some business meetings and also some large family gatherings. So it's a versatile place where you can have just 2 people or 10. I recommend the sake flight. It's a good way to taste different styles of sake and they don't give you tiny amounts...at least not to me. I don't remember now which ones I got but there is a floral one that is my favorite. Service is a bit slower here but other than that the food is amazing and I would return anytime.
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Christina D.
May 17, 2024
Good ambience, a little quiet but the decorations were nice! As for the food, we ordered the sashimi + udon lunch special (udon instead of minisoba for no extra charge) and the seafood ramen. The food looks super nice and the portions are quite big, but I do think the quality could be better. The ramen noodles felt like they were from an instant pack, although the amount of seafood was generous, and the same thing with the quality could be said about the sashimi. Overall, I had a nice experience but think the food could be higher quality for the price.
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Angela L.
Jul 31, 2024
Located in the DeKalb food hall, is this little shop selling good Japanese street food. It's a cute looking open front where you can see them cooking the meat on the griddle while you wait. There are a couple of seats in the front for customers. My daughter got their pork katsu don. It was perfectly fried pork with scrambled eggs and onions on top lying on a thick layer of rice. The pork was hot and crispy. The eggs were well seasoned. It was very filling for $13.
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Danni F.
Jun 2, 2024
Came to Towa on a weekend with some friends and reserved a spot about a week ahead with plenty of openings and probably could have walked in. The restaurant was very simple and elegantly decorated, which made it look very upscale. We had a pretty big table for ourselves and did not feel like it was over crowded or too close to the tables next to us. Our servers were very nice and overall we were satisfied with the service. The food was really good! I have only good impressions of the cooking. Each dish was fairly small so you may want to get a bunch in order to feel full. We had the tomato, duck breast, chicken wings, tofu, and each dish had unique blend of flavors. The sushi was mediocre, but maybe bc we did not order the right kind. The rest of the food were delicious, including the soba noodles. Would definitely recommend the tapas here and would love to come again!
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Katarina K.
Jan 5, 2025
We stopped by Aqua for some drinks and small bites before heading to dinner elsewhere. Plenty of comfortable seats at the bar. The service at the bar was attentive, and the entire staff was very friendly. The ambiance was sleek and modern.We tried the rock shrimp, crystal sushi (botan ebi), and flounder sushi. The food was well presented and tasted good overall, but we felt it was overpriced. The rock shrimp consisted of tiny fried pieces that didn't seem to justify the $28 price tag. The crystal sushi was beautifully plated and fun to eat, but again, the ingredients didn't seem to warrant the $20 cost. The flounder sushi stood out as the best value at $11.The restaurant itself is spacious and inviting, with an interesting concept of two separate menus (Italian and Japanese), almost as if it were two restaurants combined into one. We might return for a full dinner experience, but we'd carefully select dishes that offer better value for the price.
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assh m.
Feb 17, 2025
Great choice for fans of lunch sets, the service is quick and helpful. The food is delicious and largely portioned, perfect for a place specializing in donburi. Tea is served as a you sit down and continues through the meal. They also have monthky specials for fans of seasonal Japanese food.
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Sam V.
Nov 24, 2024
Great omakase experience. I love the more creative/progressive style of sushi. Favorite piece of the night was definitely the arctic char.
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Sam S.
Sep 8, 2024
I've heard of this place but was never in the area during their open hours until recently. When I asked for recommendations the person taking my order was very curt and mumbled so quietly I almost couldn't hear her. I got a chicken bento box which came with 2 onigiri and 2 sides. I thought the chicken was pretty tender, although it did have more fat congealed on the outside than I prefer. I would have liked if the onigiri had a bit more filling. Sadly the food was not as good as I've had at other similar establishments, and on top of that the rudeness of the staff made the experience unpleasant. When we left I tried saying goodbye directly to the cashier, but was ignored.
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"This authentic and casual Japanese izakaya is a staple in St. Mark's that's been around for a while. A plane ticket to Japan isn't cheap, however, Oh! Taisho is a great late night eats and drink spot, serving a huge variety of Japanese foods in NYC. The space inside is tight and loud, and the atmosphere is busy and energetic, which is an authentic izakaya experience if you ask me. The menu here is pages upon pages long that it can get overwhelming deciding what to order with the variety they offer. Great to come with a group of 4 if possible to try different foods, however most tables here are for 2. We got a whole feast during our most recent visit: teriyaki chicken, steak, okonomiyaki, takoyaki, grilled mackerel, takowasabi, unagi and egg over rice, galbi, fried rice, chicken karaage, and a lot of yakitori (meats on skewers). Late night hours and yakitori keep this Japanese joint bustling!"
"Side note: Please sell those croquettes separately from the duck dish. I'd go back just to buy those.I was at this unique Japanese New American restaurant with a small group having hosted that day for once. As per recent reviews, I went here a while ago and I'm using prices from back then but I don't think there's been that many changes outside of most of the dishes costing an extra dollar compared to before. The staff was friendly and I liked the inside of the place. It wasn't too loud in there even when a lot of people arrived and the food overall was excellent with some particularly good dishes. To drink I had the namesake Lingo, their Apple Sazerac with Akashi Japanese whiskey, LeMorron calvados, sakura bitters, and absinthe for $18. It was drier than the usual sazerac and had a pleasant light apple flavor. We soon got two of our smaller plates. The Hokkaido Milk Bread for $7 listed as freshly baked daily with hickory smoked sake butter was delicious. It had a soft pull-apart texture and the butter indeed had a slight smoky flavor. We ordered an extra bread eventually as we liked it so much.Pretty tasty was the Crispy Cauliflower for $17 with lime curry crema, soy glaze, and beni shoga pickled ginger. The cauliflower had a nice light fry with some citrusy zest to it. While I am not the biggest fan of gari/pickled ginger, it worked here. This was fine but less notable.Soon arriving enough was one our main dishes. My favorite of the bunch was probably the Crescent Duck A L'Yuzu for $41 listed as our take a on a classic duck a l'orange, duck leg katsu croquette, roasted duck breast, caramelized endive, umeboshi date puree, and pickled rhubarb. The duck while not the biggest piece was perfectly cooked and had a little bit of a citrus flavor. The endive in the middle had a wonderful texture and the croquette was delicious on the side with a soft fry and was very juicy. They get honestly sell the croquettes alone as either a fancy bar snack or appetizer or something to go and I think that would be a big hit.For the same price at $41 was the Lingo Beef Pie listed as a Hokkaido style braised beef curry with bone marrow and burnt rosemary. We partially decided to go here for this dish and it was good though not as good as I expected. The presentation is striking but it was odd that there wasn't any bone marrow within said bone as I think the marrow had gone into the curry. The crust of the pie was outstanding but I found the actual curry compared to most Japanese curries I've had to be way too thin and a bit less flavorful. I'm not sure if it's because I'm used to Go Go and other spots but the curry here was almost watery. If the curry was stronger and thicker, I think that this would have been excellent as the beef was very tender. The rosemary which is burnt at the table was a fun touch as well.Surprisingly good was the Smoked Pork Belly Kakuni for $28 listed as a soy 5hr slow braised duroc pork, fuji apple, edamame, and pickled mustard seeds. The pork belly was bigger than expected though I do usually see kakuni on izakaya menus or other spots as a small plate so I guess the bigger portion makes sense. The pork was tender and fatty but the combination of the apple and mustard seeds helped to reduce the overall richness. This was excellent and I would highly recommend it to share at least.We also got an order of the Crispy Potato Mille-Feuille for $18 with dashi cream, tobiko caviar, and chives which was no ordinary potato side dish and was an unexpected highlight. I absolutely loved the texture of the potato and the bit of cream and caviar on the side help to cut the richness. The portion size was good also and I would in short heavily recommend this as well. Outside of perhaps the beef pie which was a little bit disappointing mostly because of our high expectations and the cauliflower which was just alright, everything else was very tasty. If I was in the area, I would go back and try a lot more of their dishes. We liked 5 of the 7 dishes a ton and that's a rarity. Mid 4."
"This Japanese bakery was a safe haven for me back when I worked in FiDi. They have a wonderful assortment of pastries and are famous for all things matcha. The matcha crepe is delicious, with the bitterness of the matcha powder perfectly complementing the cool cream and red beans layered within the roll. Their sweet items are always perfectly sweet for me, not over the top and tooth-achingly so.Their savory items are also stellar. I especially love the California sandwich, which is essentially a California roll in sandwich form, with imitation crab meat, avocado, and masago mayo. Simple yet tasty and comforting. Big fan of their delicious beef curry pastries as well."
"We came here to celebrate Father's Day. The staff were friendly and very helpful. The place is located at the corner of the street with beautiful outside seating. We sat inside for our meal. They had a number for specials on their menu. We tried the tempura fresh water eel. It was delicious. The fish was crispy on the outside and soft in the inside. We also had this miso fish. It was not fishy at all. I loved the fried lotus roots on the dish as well. It was a great meal for the whole family!"
"Benemon is a Japanese restaurant located on the Lower East Side. It's located a few blocks from the F train. The restaurant is a cozy place you can take your friends or a date to for a meal or sake based cocktails. I came here since it was my friend's birthday and appreciated the food they had to offer. The salty pork belly was soft and worked very well with the sauce. The tofu fire was a little spin on agedashi tofu, except it was thicker and created with a chili sauce. It had a slight kick to it but was not spicy at all, despite the name. The karaage was perfectly seasoned, and I liked the sauce that came with it, but eating it by itself was also delicious.For the entree, I chose the Yakiniku Don. It's basically a Gyudon, which is made from thinly sliced beef and created with a sweet soy sauce base. The portion was decent, and I had some leftovers to take home.Staff were friendly and checked up on us to see whether we needed anything many times. If I'm nearby, I would like to visit again to try the other dishes and cocktails they have to offer."
"Pretty good lunch special deals can be found here. If possible, make sure you order ahead of time as it can get pretty hectic around lunch time. The rolls are good and I've enjoyed everything I've ordered from here, so would recommend for a quick and good eat in the area. I've never dined in here, but the dining area looks decent and clean - a good number of seats."
"I was recently craving Japanese food, but I wasn't sure if I wanted ramen, or udon, or sushi, or something else. Good thing Samurai Mama has all of those and more! This cozy restaurant has a combination of communal seating, booths, and regular tables. I ordered:* uni "tacos"* seafood miso soup* agedashi tofuThe uni "tacos" were kind of like a nigiri atop a piece of seaweed. Each order comes with two tacos. Great way to start the meal. The seafood miso soup was delicious - it was a spicy broth with everything you would expect in a miso soup, plus veggies, mussels, scallops, and shrimp! Yum! I loved this soup. The agedashi tofu came in a perfectly sized portion (six well-sized pieces) in a bowl of flavorful broth. I definitely want to come back to try the donburi and the udon. Samurai Mama is a solid choice!"
"I had a wonderful brunch experience at Monarch and can't wait to go back! My best friend is vegan, and Monarch has an entirely vegan brunch menu that she was able to order from (she got the Hungry Panda, which she loved). I ordered the Breakfast Banh Mi, which I was so happy with -- it was SO filling, and the homemade bread wasn't too hard (which can be an issue with a banh mi). I swapped the side salad for the breakfast potatoes, which were seasoned to perfection. For a drink, I got the hot matcha latte, which came with the cutest little foam art! Next time I go, I'm hoping to try the kimchi waffle."
"Wanted to give a shoutout to my former neighborhood spot, as I've since moved, and I saw that this place had poor reviews for some inexplicable reason. I have eaten from this place countless times. Do they do a suspicious variety of various Asian ethnic cuisines? Yes. It's a little weird to be able to get Thai, Chinese, and Japanese from one restaurant.Is it a cheap neighborhood option? You bet your wallet. You can't beat these prices. It may not be the most freshest, pinkest salmon you've ever eaten, but if you wanted that, you'd haul your butt to Sugarfish in Manhattan. Lunch special prices are incredible. I can't speak to the Thai food (see below), but the sushi is great and the teriyaki bento boxes are a good deal. I have never had problems with fish quality in terms of getting sick, which I can't say for every neighborhood place.However, the real hidden gem of this restaurant is their Thai tea. It's real thai tea made with condensed milk and spices, and you can get a relatively large cup of it with no ice for $3.50. I have never seen this cheaper than $6 in a Manhattan restaurant, and most of the time it has ice in it, so there's even less than what you would get here. The interior is not pretty, but I've also never seen anyone eat there. I think the neighborhood and the restaurant both have accepted this place makes food just for pickup or delivery, not dine-in. And that's okay! But if you choose to eat here in person, don't hold it against them. They're on nearly every delivery platform, but I think their preferred method is through their website: sushitatsubrooklyn.com."
"omg FABULOUS every bite is so good and i absolutely loved each moment!the food: my favorite bites were the first couple of shabu moments with the A5 wagyu - it literally melts in your mouth. the omakase is one of my best experiences i've had in the city the space: intimate, seats 6-8 the service: they're so good at what they do. super attentive and sweet"
"This continues to be one of my favorite and most reliable spots for delivery! Their prices are very reasonable for being right in midtown. My favorites are the spicy crunchy salmon roll and the tuna pizza. Tonight, I had the spicy crunchy salmon roll, spicy tuna roll, and edamame. For only $1 extra, the spicy mayo is the perfect dip! I even like to dip the edamame in it. The delivery is always on time and most of the time, early. I am grateful to have this go-to spot and for it to be so consistent!"
"Well, this place is closed now, and I had the (mis-)fortune of coming for lunch LITERALLY THE LAST DAY it was open ;;;((((((( So I suppose it's not clear what this review is for, except perhaps to leave a record of how amazing my meal was (for posterity).My friend and I came on a Sunday for lunch; it was a little busy, but we were still able to snag a table without a reservation. Much to our pleasant surprise, they still offered the lunch special sets on weekends as well, so my friend and I both ordered the 'premium pork cutlet set', one with the loin and one with fatback.The set comes with so much food - and all so delicious. The shredded cabbage was so fresh and went so nicely with the dressing (not the usual sesame dressing, though). The butajiru was one of the best miso broths I've ever had in the US, and all the veggies and pork were so juicy and flavourful in the soup. The potato salad and pickled veggies on the side were really yummy, too.As for the pork itself, by now it should be unsurprising that it was amazing. The meat was fragrant and savoury throughout, and cooked to a perfect texture, and as they explain in depth it's fully cooked despite its colour, simply because of the duration/temperature at which they cook the katsu. The breading was lovely - not too oily and didn't fall off too easily - with its crispiness contrasting wonderfully with the tenderness of the pork.All this for only ~$25 per person (incl tax/tip)? I'm honestly so peeved with myself for not having come by before (it's been on my list for months, too!), but at least I got to enjoy one lovely meal before they're gone forever :')"
"Stopped by around 11:45am on a Monday, it was busy but not too packed, we were able to get a table for 4 easily. It is self service and self busking, order at the back at the register. The vibes are super cute!The salmon onigiri ($5.50) was pretty disappointing, it was not super flavorful and was a bit dry honestly. The shiso leaf overpowered the salmon as it was a bit bland. I would not recommend. The chicken karage ($6) was much better flavor wise, and there was a decent amount of chicken, but the chicken itself was no longer crispy at all, and I wish there was more mayo. If I were to come back, I would probably get this one again. Overall, pretty cute spot with not too bad prices, but definitely aren't the best onigiri in town."
"This place is located in the Moxi.They have bites but we came for a night cap of drinks. The bar area is fairly large with plenty of seating and cute photo ops in a bird cage are available.The bartenders were quick, attentive. They did a mean espresso martini and aperol. They have a pretty large libation menu. Drinks were $21-$23 each."
"A great stop to enjoy some quality Japanese food! Would highly recommend the pork gyoza, pork Betty, and party bomb. Cocktails were decently priced too."
"Incredibly fresh and plentiful food! A must-try for anyone visiting or local. Let's dive in ...Yellowtail Jalapeño Roll (5/5): Wow! That yellowtail tastes like it www caught today, while the jalapeño is kindly deveined and deseeded yet incredibly juicy and crunchy. This roll, as with the others, is well packed in a bountiful and yet organized way. Spicy White Tuna Roll (5/5): Holy macaroni. This is the best spicy/crunchy roll of any sushi joint I've tried in the city. The tuna is ultra fresh and the spicy crunchy tempura part is actually really crunchy and not soggy like most places do; and it's flavorful nature was genuinely not expected and I'm the opposite of disappointed. Alaska Mak (5/5): This large 5-piece roll really threw me off at first glance but checked all the boxes and then some. The cucumber crunches, the avocado is creamy, the salmon fresh as can be. Salmon Skin Salad (4/5): There is an abundance of salmon skin in this salad. The rest is mostly lettuce and a sprinkle of shaved carrot and cucumber pieces. Would have been nice for more veg other than the lettuce. But let me tell you how good the dressing is -- it's a carrot gingery burst of flavor I wouldn't trade for anything and they give you two containers generously. Edamame (4/5): Well cooked but no salt so this the minus one. Vegetable Miso Soup (3/5): The blend of vegetables here was fine and the broth is nothing to write home about. Mostly lettuce (why?), some broccoli and carrot plus tofu chunks. Spinach and Tofu Soup (4/5): This soup is exactly what it promises to be. The clear broth is tasty but plain -- which I guess this should be. The spinach and tofu are exactly what you would expect. Checks the box. TL;DR: While this place doesn't have soups or edamame I would rave over, the rolls and fish (in the rolls and salad) are my new all time favorites in NY. 100% on the repeat list."
"Fantastic spot. I first learned about Okonomi when walking around the neighborhood and stopping inside to ask about the place. You must get a reservation well in advance, as the restaurant only seats a few tables at a time!! The menu changes but some items remain the same throughout the year. The tunakotsu was a first for me, as I have never had fish-based ramen. The texture of the tuna was almost identical to chasu pork, and I was also impressed with the flavor of the broth. I will definitely be back, as the experience at Okonomi was incredibly comforting."
"How much do I love you, Sugarfish? To NYC and back! I never miss a trip to Sugarfish when I visit NYC. It's not often, so I really savor it when I'm here. The sushi here is just superb. Literally the best I've ever had, every time I eat here. I have never had a bad meal here. The fish melts in your mouth. I don't know how they do it. The pieces are perfectly cut into a single bite size. I find a lot of other nigiri at other restaurants are way too big for one bite. Not here. Each piece of fish is lovingly cut and crafted to make an amazing bite. Just trust them and go with the "Trust Me" menu. Every course has a different flavor combination from the tuna sashimi with ponzu and chives to the Japanese yellowtail with lemon. The fish is so fresh and never fishy or tough. Delicious! The rice is especially good as well. The rice is warm on the bottom and the fish is cold on top. Amazing combination. I wish I could teleport to NYC tonight for dinner!!!"
"This is the absolute best omakase I've ever had in the US, YES surpassing Sushi Kashiba in Seattle! I just got back from a trip to Japan ~2 months ago and this place definitely feels like an authentic Japanese sushi spot. Chef Ryan was an absolute DELIGHT. For the price, this place is an absolute STEAL. Top quality fresh fish, impeccably seasoned and prepared. I had to ask my friend "are you sure this is only $89 per person"? Only downside is if you dined with a taller / bigger person / male they'll probably be hungry afterwards with their standard ~15 pieces, but they can always order more! But as a petite 5'2'' asian woman, the serving size was perfect for me! Love, love, love this spot! I plan on coming back here every time I go to NYC a few times a year for work!"
"Super cozy and delicious food! We got a table in their backyard area, but it had heaters and was still pretty warm, though I sat by the door which kept opening, so it was cold. We went on a 28 degree day, and got the first hotpot option with their signature soup, and felt great in the cold weather. We also got the salmon and signature roll. Both were solid. We got athe asahi beer and Yuzu sake as well. The sake tasted like juice and was pretty sweet. Service was also pretty good, they served our first bowl of soup. The soup was a little salty though, so definitely get rice with it!I will say this meal ended up being $70/person, which is quiteeee pricey"
"This is my first time at this particular location in the city but I can confidently say that Kazunori never disappoints because I know exactly what to expect every time I visit. The food is consistently great across all locations, with fresh, high-quality seafood that's always a hit. I appreciate that there's no reservation system so it's first come, first served, which makes the experience feel more laid-back and easygoing.Whether you're in the mood for their signature hand rolls or something else on the menu, you can always count on a satisfying meal. A reliable spot that delivers every time!"
"Extremely underrated place to dine (in person).Fast service, fantastic fresh fish at a great value.High quality service.Mostly I order the fish but everything else I've had is great from the edamame to the miso eggplant or the tofu dishes. New York knows this place rocks, you'll see a pound of fish going out the door on delivery bikes every 10 minutes. But getting to sit in and eat it truly fresh is a great experience."
"Oh man this place was SO GOOD! The Miyazaki beef (above the wagyu) was the most tender beef we've ever eaten...and dipped in the raw egg was just pure perfection! Our waiter cooked and served our first couple of slices of the beef for us and then we were on our own the rest of the meal, but we were well taken care of. The size and spacing of the tables is a bit tight, but they do offer storage bins below your chair to save on space for coats/purses. Highly recommend this for an upscale dinner!!"