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    Anzai

    3.7 (175 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 3:00 pm, 4:00 PM - 10:30 PM

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Sushi Sushi and Sashimi for 2
    Edwin S.

    There's casual sushi and then there's sushi if a higher grade. Anzai is value for money and fulfils the casual tier. Looking for a way to fulfill your sushi craving without spending too much? Look no further! Being a long time customer there are several things I'd recommend: 1) salmon (like the salmon lover box) 2) sushi and sashimi for 2 (good value for money!) 3) Shrimp tempura (has thick crust and is not light) All in all, the food is what it is worth and great for the local bite.

    Miso Soup
    Jedsada Y.

    Since I'm in East Meadow twice a week, so why not just check out what this town has to offer? It was a Monday evening with scattered showers, so Anzai was a little quiet. It's been a while for me since I had yellowtail jalapeño last, so we started with that along with Sapporo drafts ($6). We then decided to order Sushi & Sashimi for 2. First I thought it was a tad pricey ($58), not knowing how much food we're getting. Sushi & Sashimi for 2 comes with either soup or salad to start, plus 20 pieces of chef's special sashimi, 10 pieces of chef's special sushi, 1 dragon roll, 1 volcano roll. Fish was really fresh. Volcano was also a hit. I love how abundant the wasabi and pickled ginger they provided was. I'd definitely come back to Anzai again.

    Lucille M.

    Met my friend for lunch today at Anazai . The restaraunt is pretty and felt cozy on a rainy day. We were greeted by our lovely server who allowed us plenty of time to chat before we placed our orders . The green tea kept coming , it was flavorful and warmed us up . We shared steamed vegetable dumplings . perfectly filled with small bites of vegetables we dipped into a mildly sweet sauce . The dumplings themselves were silky with the perfect bite . Salad was crispy and dressed well . I chose 3 rolls... Tuna with avacado and cucumber , crunchy salmon and shrimp tempura . Creamy , crunchy , tender, tasty and beautifully prepared and presented ! It was enough to fill me for the day ! And if the mood strikes you there's a bowling alley a few stores away :) Please try Anazi if you're a sushi lover !

    Saketini
    Anna C.

    Decided to try Anzai, right in the neighborhood on a Friday night. I had this really delicious soup (hot and sour) and the freshest/tastiest kani salad. I also shared a Naruto roll with friends. I tried their Saketini which had crispy shreds of cucumber. The service was great and the waitress gave us time to decide-also made recommendations. I liked the ambiance of this place with soft music and a bar. This place is intimate yet laid back. Can't wait to go back!

    Shrimp shumai
    Meri L.

    Met my aunt here for an early-ish dinner on a Friday. I had never been, but she has and recommended that I met here. I arrived first. She told me to request a table in the back. When I asked the hostess/waitress for a table in the back, she told me it wasn't open yet, and will open at 4:30. At the time of my request, it was about 4:25. My aunt arrived and decided we would wait to able to to sit in the back. The back has a nicer vibe. We moved to the back and ordered drinks. I ordered a blue point lager, and she ordered a raspberry vodka. When our drinks were brought to our table, I noticed something off with mine right away. It had so much carbonation...not very beer-like. We told the waitress right away. She apologized and I ordered a different beer, which came out correctly. We decided to share a whole bunch of food for our dinner. To start we shared shrimp shumai, and sushi pizza. Shrimp shumai was basic. About the same as I've gotten in every sushi establishment. The sushi pizza was out-of-this-world delicious! There were three different kinds of sushi pizza you can chose from. We went with spicy tuna and mango. It was so flavorful! It consisted of a crispy rice crust, topped with seaweed salad, spicy tuna and mango. A delicious marriage of food. For an entree we shared shrimp soba noodles. The portion is sized enough for two people to share, especially if getting other things off the menu. The flavors were good, and it didn't have a lot of sauce, but just enough. Now onto sushi! We got an eel avocado roll, spicy yellowtail, and salmon lovers roll. All the rolls were fresh and tasty. By this time I thought I was done. But my aunt suggested dessert! We chose a bomba. I've never heard of this before. It had chocolate and vanilla ice cream surrounded by a thick chocolate shell, with a cherry in the middle. It was good, a little sweet for me, but still good. Service was good. Our waitress didn't rush us, and didn't mind when we wanted to wait to move to the back at the start of our meal.

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    Aarti R.

    I learned recently that Anzai means "pacify the West." Anzai, the restaurant in East Meadow, does exactly the opposite. The restaurant stays true to its eastern roots. The food was authentic and delicious. My fellow Yelper (and real-life bestie) and I ordered the pork gyozas and edamame as starters. The gyozas were perfect. Soft on top and slightly crispy on the bottom. The edamame was soft and salty. For dinner, we had the chicken teriyaki and the October roll, one of Anzai's speciality rolls. I loved my chicken teriyaki. It was on top of some vegetables with that thick, sweet teriyaki sauce drizzled all over. I had brown rice on the side. I also had a choice of soup or salad so I took the salad because I love the ginger dressing they put on top. I forget what was in the October roll. Salmon and avocado and a bunch of other stuff. I was pleasantly surprised but how natural all of the ingredients fit together. With a pretty restaurant decor and attentive staff, I'd be happy to go back to Anzai anytime. Arigato.

    Seared tuna sober noodles
    Joseph B.

    Food is always fresh, innovative and delicious. cons service: you feel like you are on a 1/2 hour lunch "rush" no matter day or evening. While enjoying your appetizer and warm sake, the wait staff piles down your entree .... I've learned to order my entree after I've completely finished my app. going for years, wait staff no personable skills though very polite. Decor cosmopolitan, they spent a lot of money on the chairs but now the faux leather vinyl is sagging, peeling and it's hard to find a comfortable seat. I overall love and support this hidden diamond in the ruff Asian restaurant

    Scorpion bowl
    Jenna B.

    We were due for a date night and opted for Anzai to double with our friends. Not crowded on a Saturday at 7. Drinks were delicious! We opted for the scorpion which most definitely had alcohol in it. Our friends got a Long Island iced tea and lychee martini. Our food came out pretty fast and was quickly devoured. It was one of the best tuna rolls I've had. Prices are more than reasonable. Good for a chill night out!

    Teriyaki Salmon Dinner Bento Box
    Cat C.

    Ordered the dinner bento boxes from Anzai. Decent size portions and good variety in a bento box. Order the beef negimaki one and a teriyaki salmon one. Rice and soup included. Also had the pineapple rice which seemed like a small portion. All the dishes had good flavor. Will definitely return.

    Julie J.

    The staff seemed kind and good spirits during these times. We didn't get to sit in and eat due to covid. The inside looks very nice inside. The cashier helped me through my order because I'm a fake sushi eater( tempura and crab ) everything. I got the shrimp tempura, chicken tempura, washington roll and shrop with cucumber and avocado. Everything was great, food was fresh. Took about 20 mins to wait bc we came in instead of calling in. I inhaled the food. def going to be a regular here.

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    Javon P.

    Great place so peaceful Great service Must try good for kids and family Great foos

    Tiffany L.

    Cute little place in LI that we came across through Yelp while we were in the area. Wasn't disappointed from our Yelp community! Portions were great and the dishes were plated very colorfully. We ordered the tuna tartare, spicy rock shrimp, soft shell crab, two kinds of soup noodles and 2 combos of sashimi and rolls. The fish was fresh and delicious. All was great and my family was happy with the food and service.

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    Not a hypocrite, I'll will say we've come back.. The food continues to be great.. staff is whatever. That is all.

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    Delicious Asian food and the service is very good - attentive to your needs too! Definitely a must try

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    Solid lunch spot! The sushi tasted fresh and the service was great. I will definitely come back for their awesome lunch specials.

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    Lunch specials are great. Good value and great food. I've been coming here for a long time and it's been great from the start.

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    Haka - Crispy Tuna Rice

    Haka

    3.9(64 reviews)
    4.9 mi

    I went to HAKA a few weeks ago, as I was visiting family on Long Island and wanted to get…read moreIndo-Chinese food. The restaurant is medium sized, lots of booths, and was decorated for Valentine's Day. They take reservations and were pretty busy. Service was good, although a little slow at the beginning. I tried the following dishes: Cauliflower Manchurian (3/5): This dish was pretty good, but not amazing. I did enjoy it. Garlic Chili Noodles (3.5/5): Pretty good noodles, not very spicy but good flavor and consistency. Hakka Chili Chicken (4/5): I liked this chicken, but my dining partner did not. The chicken was boneless dark meat, which I really like. You can get it with no, light, or full gravy. We did full and had it with rice. I did enjoy this dish. Overall, I had a pretty good experience at HAKA. No dishes were real standouts, but they were all decent. It is not a bad option for Indo-Chinese in the area.

    Service was friendly and fast. The waitr wore gloves when bringing our food to the table. The…read morerestaurant is spacious and decorated with hanging leaves. It is simple and pretty. The menu has both indian and chinese dishes. It's not fusion just two different cuisines being sold. We ordered a roll that came with shrimp tempura, mango and salmon. It was very good, a warm grill that felt like a sandwich. The side galore noodles we ordered were dry and not very flavourful. We ordered shrimp with then and they came with fried/tempura shrimp, which we found odd. There was also egg on the dish but it did nothing for the noodles. We ordered the noodles regular so they should have had some sauce but there was none. The chicken dishes were both really good. The chicken wasn't overly fried or breaded. It tasted fresh and had a good bite to it. I like the spicy garlic chicken a bit more because of the spice. The haka chicken was more of a sweet and salty flavor. Both were tasty. If I'm in the area I'll come back here.

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    Haka - Tables at the rear of the restaurant.

    Tables at the rear of the restaurant.

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    Wild Ginger - May Roll Lobster salad tuna and salmon..so fresh so we'll crafted and yummy

    Wild Ginger

    3.6(564 reviews)
    5.7 mi
    $$

    First time here last night for my mom's birthday. The host was very accommodating after I messed up…read morethe reservation amount . Nicole our waitress was patient with us. Food was not liked by a few of us. Chicken tasted rubbery. Sushi entrees were good. They have a special song that comes on for the birthday person. Very cute touch.

    This used to be so much better. We've probably ordered or eaten in too many times to count. Went…read moretoday for a late lunch. Got seated right away, about 10 to 12 tables had patrons. Not bad for a Wednesday at 1:30. The food is still good, but the service is HORRIBLE! Waitress came and said "order?". No introduction, no specials (clearly a board that listed some but was somewhat blocked by tables). We ordered, no recognition, no cordial response - very off putting. Did not make us feel welcome. Seemed rushed like she had some place else to be. I opted for just ice water and I ended up with and empty glass for more than half of my meal. No follow up to see how the meal is. When we were done, she came and asked "finished?" We were but once again that was it, no "anything else?". Guess she didn't realize she's in customer service and she needs to change her attitude. Unfortunately, the wait staff all seemed to have the same disposition. I told my son, this is a management issue, they need to train their staff better. So disappointed!

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    New look but same great vibes!! Check out our stunning new interior! We can't wait for you to experience it!!

    Kirazu Sushi - Sushi and sashimi combo

    Kirazu Sushi

    4.6(293 reviews)
    2.2 mi
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    Only a 2 minute experience in the restaurant but i wantb to go back!…read more My daughter is on a new kick of trying new things and decided to have a cucumber roll. Seems like it would be easy to find in this neighborhood but it wasn't. We ended up here during a lunch time special and I was able to order straight through Yelp. When I got there 10 minutes later everything was already waiting. The space is small but perfect for what it is and the workers were extremely kind and helpful.. I can't wait to go back again and try some other items. My little girl who is extremely picky loved her cucumber roll and ate 5 pieces on her own! This is a massive win for us which means that they had a great product!

    We had such a great experience here and will absolutely be back. From the moment we walked in, the…read moreowner was incredibly kind and welcoming, which really sets the tone for the whole meal. You can tell he truly cares about his customers and the food he serves. The sushi was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. Everything tasted high quality, from the fish to the rice, and each roll was well balanced and delicious. We ordered a variety and honestly enjoyed every single thing -- nothing felt rushed or sloppy, just carefully made and thoughtfully presented. What really stood out was the combination of excellent food and genuine hospitality. It's the kind of place where you feel comfortable, appreciated, and excited to come back again. You can tell a lot of pride goes into both the menu and the experience. If you're looking for great sushi made with care by people who truly love what they do, this spot is definitely worth visiting. Highly recommend!

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    A lot smaller than shown

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    The pretty mic

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    Jade Eatery & Lounge - Jade Eatery & Lounge Szechwan Chicken

    Jade Eatery & Lounge

    3.7(109 reviews)
    3.8 mi

    Long Island Restaurant Week win!…read more My best friend and I came here for Jade Eatery & Lounge during Long Island Restaurant Week and WOW -- everything was so delicious. The prix fixe menu gave us so much food. Every course came out beautifully presented, full of flavor, and honestly more than enough to leave us satisfied (and then some). From the starters to the entrées and dessert, everything tasted fresh, well-seasoned, and thoughtfully prepared. The vibe is perfect for a night out -- stylish, relaxed, and great for conversation. This was a girls' night, but I already know I'll be back for a date night with my husband. It's that kind of place. Highly recommend, especially during Restaurant Week -- but definitely worth visiting any time. Can't wait to come back!

    The only good thing about this place is the fish pond in the restaurant when you walk in but that's…read moreabout it. The food is probably one of the worst Asian fusion places I've had and I honestly feel like all of the money goes into presentation instead of actual quality. I've been here a few times and for some reason, have been around people that ordered takeout from here a few times so I've given them a chance more times than I should have and they have never delivered. The drinks are okay, definitely another one of those "presentation heavy" style drinks for some simple cocktails but I wont fault them for that. The real problem here is the food. I've ordered a few of their noodle dishes and it's honestly impressive how they manage to avoid having any flavor in their dishes. Like, I dont even know how you can get shrimp to taste like nothing but they've definitely done it here! The chicken I've had in their dishes is without a doubt frozen and if its not flavorless, its definitely rubbery and about as appetizing as eating a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser. Aside from the fact that their portion sizes are way too small for the prices they are charging. If you want Indian food, there are plenty of better options on the same street and same thing if you want Asian food. If you want to impress someone for about 5 minutes, take them to the actual restaurant, stare at some fish, get 1 drink and then high tail it out of there cause even the fish deserve better food than what they serve here.

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    Jade Eatery & Lounge Private Event Hosted at Hicksville Location

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    Cinnabar

    Cinnabar

    4.0(227 reviews)
    7.5 mi
    $$

    Cinnabar location should really survive the restaurant test of time…read more The staff has always been top notch along with the various food options and clean, nicely kept decor. The seafood has always been super fresh and picture perfect, made to order every time. Jumping in on one of the all you can eat options is worth it, as it truly gives you an option to try familiar and new items that hopefully become a fan favorite. Cocktail and Drink menu is vast and super tasty whether you opt alcoholic beverages or non. Dessert menu is limited, but after eating all you can of the menu I suppose room in the tummy is limited. Could be nice though to have a few more small bite options outside of an ice cream cup. Purchasing a Groupon to discount your final bill is super easy, and easy to hit minimal required total after ordering an adult beverage or two. Opted to celebrate my NYE Birthday here this past year for my first try and came back again recently for Mother's Day Unisex restrooms are kept neat and there is at least (the first) one with a baby changing table. Parking is plenty but can be a little tight during peak dining hours. Highly recommend this location as it has and more than you could ever want in one seating.

    Great service, food and stunning atmosphere…read more All you can eat sushi is fantastic. Great quality, delicious and always plated beautifully. My fiance isn't a big raw fish person. He loves the cooked food options as well. Come try it.

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    Husband and wife special

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