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    Anzai

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

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    ANZAI ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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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.

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    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

    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

    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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    My offices' go to place for sushi lunch. Food is always great! Sometimes service isn't 100% but overall I would recommend.

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    Great asset to the area. Food is fresh, atmosphere is chic. Staff is attentive and makes for a really enjoyable dinner spot.

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    Their sushi and fried rice is awesome. Little over priced quality but not out of the norm.

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    Food was excellent... service was attentive and very good. The sashimi peppered tuna was one of the best we have had.

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    Kirazu Sushi

    4.6
    (293 reviews)
    2.2 mi
    $$

    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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    Koiso Japanese Restaurant

    Koiso Japanese Restaurant

    4.1
    (253 reviews)
    3.0 mi
    $$

    The original owners retired and I was so sad to hear it and feared this place too would become yet…read moreanother Chinese owned mass produced crap sup par sushi spot... But it has not!!! Owned by another fantastic Japanese couple where the husband used to deliver the best picks of fresh fish and seafood to award winning and Michelin starred restaurants all across NYC. The space was upgraded a bit and thankfully they still retained the chef who handles the back kitchen and still deliciously creates and beautifully plates all their traditional Japanese hot dishes (please bring back the chawanmushi though!). Menu is a bit more scaled down from what it was but still all delicious and price point for it all is perfect. This spot is worthy enough to come to every day or to LIRR in from the city to eat at. Sad to not see master Kikumatsu at the helm of the sushi bar and Kyoko chan to greet you as you walk in but the new owners are as warm and as great too! Must go repeatedly!

    Living in Long Island for 30+ years and never knew there was a hidden gem of a Japanese restaurant…read morenear the Roosevelt Field shopping Center. Made a reservation for 8pm and were seated immediately upon arrival. Warmly greeted and seated, we ordered 2 of the chef's choice omakase boxes and 2 sushi sashimi combos. All the fish was fresh, flavorful and higher than average quality. We met the owner, Mr. Kay and shared conversation about Japan. The staff was warm and personable. We enjoyed our dinner thoroughly and will be back for the miso black cod and hamachi kama next time. Dinner for 4, no drinks, about $200 all in, more than fair, about 35% less than the same experience in Manhattan. Looking forward to coming back, just to see Mr. K., oh and the sushi is great too.

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    Shrimp tempura roll (happy hour $6)
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    Nomiya

    Nomiya

    3.9
    (136 reviews)
    2.8 mi
    $$
    Happy hour specials
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    Where do I start! First the food was absolutely tasty and super delicious! I had the Nassau sushi…read moreand my sister had the yellowtail sashimi. We also ordered the Chefs special Wontons and everything was so fresh! We also munched on the lotus & ube chips which were great! I've always passed this place entering the Roosevelt field mall but never checked them out. I wish I would've checked them out earlier!! The service was awesome as well with super friendly staff. The ambiance is great for anyone who loves fresh tasting food! Definitely check them out if you're craving sushi!!

    We came on a weekday and there was only one other table of two and a few individuals at the bar…read moreduring our visit. You may have to keep calling the employees over for service and to guide them through your order here. We had to request glasses of water for our table twice and we had a thirsty toddler with us. Once we were ready with our order we had to wait again until I went over to the bar to ask for someone to come over so we can put our order in. Once the order was placed the food came out on a timely manner but we had to remind the waiter we ordered two drinks from the bar. The waiter gaslighted us and said we did not place drink orders. He must have noticed our facial expressions at this point since we were upset by the disappointing service we were dealing with from the moment we sat down. He went to check at the bar and our drinks came out midway during our meal. We would not be back due to our experience. There are other options in the area for Japanese food.

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    Torigo Japanese Restaurant

    Torigo Japanese Restaurant

    4.4
    (520 reviews)
    7.3 mi
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    We went again--and Torigo continues to be our favorite sushi spot. Every visit is consistently…read moreexcellent, which is honestly rare these days. The sushi is always fresh, clean, and beautifully prepared. The nigiri melts in your mouth, the rolls are perfectly balanced (not overloaded), and the hand rolls are crisp, warm, and made to order--exactly how they should be. You can tell there's real care and skill behind every plate. Service is friendly and attentive without being overbearing, and the overall vibe feels relaxed yet elevated--great for a casual night out or when you're craving really good sushi you can rely on. Bonus for regulars: they'll be moving two doors down, so exciting things ahead--but the quality that keeps us coming back is already rock solid. If you're serious about sushi, Torigo is a must. We'll keep coming back

    Oh Torigo, it's been too long. Love this neighborhood gem and on a week night it's an even better…read moretreat, less crowded - but with the same excellent service and fresh sushi. It's been a while since I've returned so when I was given a choice, this was and still is, my go to place when I'm nearby. This visit - lots of sushi on my mind. I ordered the chirashi bowl as my entree and a la carte, sea urchin sushi. Today the Hokaiddo uni was available so I splurged and got it. The California uni was available too but given the option, Hokaiddo is the way to go! The Chirashi is a beautiful bowl of fresh sushi - given my allergy to shrimp, I asked for a substitute piece of fish. They accommodated without an issue. The tuna, salmon, and mackerel was outstanding - so fresh! The octopus, yellowtail and tamago were perfect. I enjoyed this very much... Couldn't finish the rice. The bowl is a great deal and value. For starters, my friend and I enjoyed the lightly fried soft shell crab. It was simply divine - great crunch and a soft shell indeed. The optional scallion and dipping sauce isn't really needed but available. So good! It was super fresh. My friend ordered the Black Cod Bento box. Rice bowl comes on the side. These bento boxes are the best deal: comes with gyoza, fried tofu, edamame seaweed salad, wasabi salt, cucumber salad, both shrimp and vegetable tempura (even eggplant!) and the cod was sitting on top of some sauteed string beans. Both of our dinners came with a choice of house salad or miso soup. I recommended the salad because the dressing is fantastic here - citrusy and light ginger I think, with a bright orange color appeal. The complimentary noodles as a palate starter was also fantastic. There is a parking lot in the rear but I've often found spots easily on the street (metered parking but free after 7pm on the weekdays).

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    Ginza

    Ginza

    4.5
    (103 reviews)
    2.6 mi

    We have loved Ginza since the Massapequa days and try to visit every 6 months or so!…read more Today my husband and I visited for lunch and, as always, it was exceptional. The service is always very warm and attentive with the perfect balance of checking in without being overwhelming. My husband ordered the chirashi lunch and I ordered the Bento C but substituted shumai for the spicy tuna gyoza, we also split a 3 roll combo, and added a piece of ikura for my husband and shitake mushroom roll. The bento c is my absolute favorite. I always order it especially because the kani salad is the best. The thing about Ginza is that it is truly amazing quality and you really get what you pay for, especially at lunch. We have leftovers for tonight as we clearly overdid it but I'm certainly not complaining. Can't wait for our next visit!

    This was definitely a five star experience…read more The vibe in this place is very cool and as advertised: "Swanky New York City"-ish. Food did not disappoint. Ordered chicken skewers to start followed by the sushi/sashimi dinner entrée. The skewers were delicious and perfectly cooked. The fish was extremely fresh and the pieces were generously portioned. Solid service....attentive and balanced. Thankfully, we beat the rush because the place was full by the time we got ready to leave. The parking lot is a little crazy, so just be careful of drivers and pedestrians not paying attention. But the food!!! So good. I would absolutely visit Ginza again.

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    Crispy salmon skin!! Sooo delish!
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