We were craving some hot Japanese food because the weather in nyc was just crazyy cold. Momokawa…read moredid not disappoint! Service was super friendly and fast. Ambiance was very cozyyy-- the tables were a bit on the smaller side though. - Beef sukiyaki: 100/10 (tbh best sukiyaki I've had in nyc! If I'm craving sukiyaki, I'm definitely coming to Momokawa) - Buta Kakuni: 8/10 (the meat wasn't like melt in your mouth, but it was still pretty tender)

Good/ok HH and early service!…read more Friend ordered sushi which she didn't eat due to freshness. Rice came out mushy and cold twice. Brussels sprouts dish came out quite soft, and quite cold as well. Cannot say that I am impressed with the food, but the ambiance is calm, which I appreciate. Food, including edamame, good for people who like soft food/cannot chew, I guess

Made a reservation for a party of 5 on a weeknight. We were running late so we called them ahead of…read moretime to let them know - they said it was no problem and take our time. When we got there, there were only a few other tables seated so it was pretty empty. We got à la carte style, they only have AYCE options after a certain time at night. The meat was fresh tasting and same with their vegetables. We got the Benz option for hotpot, a spicy broth, pork bone broth, and tomato broth. The servers were attentive in helping us refill the broth and refilling our water. Definitely a lot calmer on a weeknight. Would come back again!

This was a good hotpot place. I dined with friends as a party of 4, and we paid about $50 each and…read moreleft pretty full. You order a la carte here, which racks up the price pretty quickly. However, this means if you don't finish any of the ingredients they pack it up for you. There were certain misses such as the staff not providing any serving utensils (tongs, ladles, etc.), but there is a call button on the iPad, to which they respond quickly. The volume is medium in the space, and their hot pot tables are quite large that we felt really far away from our friends on the opposite side lol. While this meant that we had ample room for the food we ordered, it wasn't the easiest to have a conversation, so keep that in mind. They offer an AYCE option but only after 9pm, from what I understand.

Finally came to Mikiya for my birthday dinner. I love shabu, but this is an elevated shabu spot…read morewith wagyu meats. Although we made reservations for a Sunday evening, it wasn't too busy. We were seated upstairs, which felt more private. Since the husband doesn't eat seafood, we opted for the Silver Wagyu Set ($68) to just focus on the wagyu. For the specialty item, we got the Wagyu Bone Marrow and Sweet Shrimp Sashimi. Wow, both of these were delicious although the bone marrow was a bit fatty and more of a show. Nonetheless, it's expensive stuff and I've definitely reorder multiples of this if I got the Diamond Set. The waitress recommended 2 orders of each meat to start, which was perfect. Everything came out so quickly too. I really enjoyed the scallops, shrimp, and abalone in the seafood platter. I found the king crab too difficult to crack and eat though. We also really enjoyed the sides from the minced wagyu rice to takowasa. We ended up ordering another 3 sets of meat before we were too stuffed. I liked the ribeye and brisket most. The meat quality is great and cooked so quickly. I really enjoyed all the variety of dishes we got with this and service was so quick. For the broth, we get to pick two: sukiyaki and golden milk. My favorite is enjoying the soup afterwards to end the meal. Finally, we ended with some ice cream too. Mikiya is definitely a splurge, but their quality and service really does make it worthwhile. I'd be back on special occasions though, which will be a treat.

Visited this wagyu beef shabu restaurant in NYC. Menu has all the wagyu favourites Japanese A5 and…read moreAustralia full blood Wagyu cuts. Depending on your menu price selection you get unlimited Wagyu beef cuts, Australia Wagyu, pear grouper fish and seafood platter as well as a menu of cooked food items. Choice of two soup base. Dinner includes unlimited pop drinks. Service really speedy and friendly. Really enjoyed the Wagyu selections. Japanese A5 was a little fatty. Australia ribeye especially tender. Haagen Daz ice-cream was refreshing after the meal. Overall good Wagyu AYCE option in the area.

Came here after karaoke next door, and was surprised to find that this place closes at 4am!…read more We had a party of 7 and ordered the coconut chicken. It was hands down one of the best hot pot soup bases ive ever had! There's a huge plate of chicken pieces that they throw into the pot as well as other ingredients to elevate the soup base. It was so flavorful and hearty it was my favorite part of the meal! My friends ordered the other stuff, so idk what we got, but quality tasted good. I liked that they had a sauce bar with a pretty decent variety and also a mini app section to get woodears and chips to snack on while waiting for the food. There's also grapes and oranges available to grab after finishing your meal. Staff were so attentive and friendly. They made sure to fill our broth when it started getting low!

The soup tastes good but the items for selections are just alright…read more Long wait but ambiance is nice. But in general I feel like there are better places for hotpot

I made reservations via Yelp for six people for 6:30PM on a Saturday, and while I thought…read morereservations weren't needed because of how empty the restaurant seemingly was, I was quickly proven wrong by how packed it got within the next 30 minutes. I saw there was a whole wait at the front while we were eating! There is a one-time price depending on which soup base you order, and it may cost a bit more if you order a half/half, followed by the set AYCE price per person for hot pot. Soft drinks are free, and it is BYOB! Be careful with ordering the spicy soup base though - the medium spice was wayyyy too hot I recommend having only one person be in charge of ordering with one phone on everyone's behalf, because we ended up accidentally ordering a bit more than we expected since we each used the QR code in our individual phones all at the same time, and we ended up having to cancel the last round when everything came to our table, (which they were super nice about and did not charge us extra!) The portions were not too large, but definitely order in rounds so you don't overwhelm yourself! As dessert, I recommend the fried buns with condensed milk. They also offer free hotpot +/- a week from your birthday if you show your ID!

I generally avoid ordering any mala soup base but tried JoyPot's spicy beef tallow version and…read morethought it was delicious! Be warned - it is very spicy so I recommend ordering a different broth with it. My boyfriend and I also surprisingly loved the tilapia here! The texture was perfect after being cooked in the broth. Soda is also all you can drink so that was a nice plus! I would definitely come back if I'm in the area!

Let's talk about attention to detail and quality food. You'd be remiss in this conversation without…read morethinking specifically about. Wa Jeal Sichuan Chili House. I was traveling for business and had an opportunity to stop in with some colleagues and was not disappointed by their menu. There are so many great selections as a matter of fact that I went ahead and took a look before beforehand. In this case, I'm glad because when you sit down to eat there, there's so many opportunities and hunger kind of clouds your judgment . It came down to two dishes, and I deferred to the greater judgment of our waiter. We had a great time, receive excellent customer service and almost as importantly, didn't feel rushed to leave when we're done eating . All in all it was a great experience in a quiet place with quality food at a great price. If you're reading this or you're in town, I encourage you to consider it.

While looking outside at the menu, a fellow who just ate lunch volunteered a recommendation. "We…read moretravel all the way from the westside to eat here. It's that good!" With high hopes, my friend and I gave Wa Jeal a try. Reviews are good. Prices are a little high (which I guess is no indication of anything other than overhead.) Am I missing something?! G and I were both underwhelmed. Hot and sour soup is average. Actually, not as good as the takeout place across the street. Shrimp fried rice is nothing to write home about. And tofu with chili-sliced pork -- so disappointing. The pork was unsalvageable pieces with gristle and fat which I picked out and discarded. If ambience is important, Wa Jeal fits the bill. It's sort of fancy. But as I see it, you can't eat ambience, and I won't be back.

There is a food waste policy that they might not tell you about but the food is amazing bring your…read moreown seasonings for better experience.

one of the best korean BBQ' variety of meet' fish and veg…read more The food is very tasty, good vibe and great service and the value is 100%

Definitely a pretty solid spot in the heart of midtown my boyfriend and I and his friend tried…read morevarious dishes inspired by Guizhou cuisine . Fermented chili bean broth was very flavorful creamy and I couldn't get enough of it and the spicy beef tallow broth had right amount of kick to it, It was best when the tofu balls were soaking up all the flavor. I highly recommend going to the spot trying to verities of beef as well as to all you can eat jelly strawberry dessert that they Have. solid 10 out of 10 spot. Please go check the spot on the date night or just hanging out with friends. Plus the service was amazing with picking out the recommendations.

Be aware of this hot pot place, especially if you're a traveler or local New Yorker…read more They attempted to charge customers a "convenience fee," which should be a business expense -- not passed onto customers. They also forced a seasoning/sauce fee per person. I've tried many hot pot restaurants across NYC, and this is the only place that charged separately for sauce. Ridiculous experience. Definitely will not be going back again. I really don't like when businesses or restaurants add indirect charges onto customers without being transparent about it. If there's a fee, it should be clearly included upfront -- not added later as a "convenience fee" or forced extra charge per person. It leaves a bad impression and honestly takes away from the entire dining experience.

Small place with great selection. Lots of different soup bases to choose from and I got the medium…read morespice level signature beef broth. It was the perfect spice level for someone who likes mala but still wants to enjoy their dish. It was packed when we went but turnover is fast, so we got a seat within a few minutes of waiting. Will def come back as a regular when I'm craving mala!!

If you're craving mala in the neighborhood, this is a good spot to hit up. There's a good variety…read moreof ingredients that look pretty fresh and the food is quick to come out. However, I have to deduct a star as the location is really small and the seating is very cramped. Might be a better place to takeaway from. The dry mix seasoning was pretty solid, although note that it by default doesn't have the mouth numbing mala flavor. If you want that, you have to add sichaun peppercorn oil to your bowl. While I really loved that you could control the numbing level (I like extra mala), I didn't love that meant pouring in a ton more oil. Unlike some other places, rice does cost extra. It also seems like there's no option for beer here although I might have missed it. tldr; solid spot to takeaway from, but I don't think I'd dine in here again. Ask them to go light on the oil so that you can add lots of sichuan peppercorn oil without it getting too greasy.

Absolutely amazing. Best Chinese restaurant outside of Chinatown downtown and feeds the urge when…read moreyou're uptown. BBQ ribs were truly worth the trip uptown. Perfectly smoked and charred finished with the sweet glaze to bring it all together. Chow fun was an excellent carb to go with it. Delicious flat noddles that different then the normal fried rice or lo mein. Super friendly service as soon as your walk in. Enjoy this gem, cheers

Best thing to get is definitely the spare ribs. We ordered delivery several dishes through Uber…read moreEats. I was worried if this restaurant would skim us on the ribs. But it was so juicy and tasty. We got the small order which is 6 ribs. Also got a crispy beef, shrimp with sichuan sauce (which was horrible, don't ever get! Filled with lettuce) and Chinese broccoli (delicious!) and because we ordered above a certain amount Uber Eats gave us extra peanut noodles dish. Overall highly recommend for the ribs! Don't get the shrimp dish, was absolutely horrible. Delivery was excellent and on time.