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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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    ANZAI ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    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.

    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.

    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

    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.

    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!

    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

    Green salad
    Rachel S.

    I really enjoyed my meal here. Anzai is located in a strip mall, but inside the decor is lovely. I ordered the dinner special that included salad with ginger dressing, and 3 sushi rolls. The salad was larger than average and had slices of mango and other vegetables, making it also more unique than a standard house salad. The rolls: tuna, salmon, and california; were fresh, tasty and large. The service was also great; the server checked on me to make sure everything was good. This meal was very filling and was a great value. Looking forward to enjoying more sushi nights here.

    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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    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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    First time trying the spot , drove all the way from Queens with the boys . It was 10 of us , we got…read moreseated right away. It's first come first serve basis , no reservations. Loved the service and food !! Still dreaming about the Hot and Sour and Crispy Beef.

    ***INDO-CHINESE FLAVOR BOMB IN YOUR MOUTH*** ***SUPER…read moreFRIENDLY FAMILY-RUN RESTAURANT*** INDO-CHINESE? In the early 1800's a large number of Chinese citizens, immigrated to Calcutta, a city in the northern part of India, close to China. After becoming established, many of these immigrants started opening restaurants to support themselves. And then, because of a lack of certain ingredients, and to tailor the food to the palates of the Indian citizens, these Chinese chefs altered their recipes. And these new recipes, incorporated certain Indian spices, and a heavier use of spices and sauces - which made these new style dishes especially appealing - and created what is known today as Indo-Chinese, or Indian-style Chinese food. MASTER CHEF MIKE TENG Mike Teng, son of Hakka Chinese parents, was born and raised in India. He started cooking at 14, and eventually became a head chef preparing Indo-Chinese food in Mumbai. Then in 1984, he emigrated to the US and worked in the restaurant industry, until he became executive chef at the famous Jade Eatery & Lounge in Forrest Hills Queens. And it was here that he became notorious for his unique cuisine, and went on to receive numerous accolades. A DIFFERENT APPROACH After seven years of grueling work at Jade, Mike decided to take a break from the restaurant industry for a while. Then in 2019 he opened Teng's Restaurant, and set up operations in a way that would minimize work. As such, the restaurant would only open for dinner, between 4-11 PM, and there would be minimal table service. So let me explain how this works: You sit down at a table, and a friendly family member takes you order and helps with recommendations if necessary. And then you grab paper plates & cups, and plastic utensils from a shelf by the front counter. There's also a refrigerator here with drinks to choose from. And then the food is served to you at the table in take-out style containers. THE KEY TO ORDERING HERE There are a relatively large number of items on the menu, but most of the dishes can be broken down into a few different styles, such as Hakka Chili, Manchurian, Salt And Pepper, Orange, Szechuan, Basil, Kung Pao, and Ginger & Scallion. And the key to ordering here is to avoid choosing multiple dishes in the same style, as the meal & flavors can become one-note in nature. But if your vigilant, and pick some of the best items from each style, you will be rewarded with an Indo-Chinese flavor bomb in your mouth. FIRST TIME? GIVE THESE A SHOT So a few recommendations to try on a first visit, if you're able to enjoy spicy foods would be: - Hakka Chili Style Chicken or Beef - Salt and Pepper Style Fish Filets or Chicken - Orange Chicken or Kung Pao Chicken - Manchurian Style Fish or Chicken - General Tso's Chicken or Tofu - Ginger and Scallion Chicken - Szechuan Wontons or Momos - Orange Glazed Wings or Hakka Chili Wings - Basil Fried Rice - Hakka Noodles And here's a few vegetable recommendations: - Manchurian style Cauliflower or Salt and Pepper Cauliflower - Szechuan Potato or Potato with Black Bean Sauce - Spicy Stir Fried String Beans. - Mapo Tofu - Manchow Soup with or without meat YOU'RE PROBABLY GONNA LOVE THIS PLACE After many visits here with dozens of different people, I've noticed first-timers always react the same way when trying one of chef Teng's best dishes. Their eyes open wide, and the head starts slowly shaking side-to-side, and then I hear grunts of mmm! or wow! I mean really, it never fails to be a wonderful surprise for everyone. But don't get me wrong, not everything on the menu is a home run. For example, some of the Asian fusion dishes such as Pad Thai or Mango Chicken are just weird. So even though there are some things to overlook here, such as no lunch service, or the cafeteria style vibe, If you choose some of the chef's best dishes, for sure that flavor bomb is going to hit you right in the mouth, and you'll definitely be coming back here for more. I always do.

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    Manchurian rice, already eaten chicken Pakora, fried chicken wings , Hakka chili wings ! What a great night with delicious food !

    Kesar Food - Chicken burger

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    This is my first time trying Kesar Foods. Immediately upon entering you are greeted and welcomed…read moreinto the restaurant. I ordered a chicken burger and steamed chicken momos. This review is solely on the chicken burger as I'm saving the momos for dinner. The chicken burger was absolutely delicious. Way better than a grilled chicken or fried chicken sandwich from a fast food place. This burger was actual ground chicken seasoned with veggies. You can literally see the seasoning and veggies in the burger. You get seasoned curly fries with the burger as well. While I waited for my food to be prepared, an employee was making coconut ladoo which is like a grated coconut and sugar truffle of sorts. He gave me one to try while waiting, which I thought was very nice of him. All in all, I would for sure go back to try various menu items, including the drinks. Atmosphere, its a regular take-out/casual sit down place.

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