Big Apple

This is my spot in Rockaway . Always great fresh and my number is stored . Spicy scallop roll is…read morethe way to go!!

This is a Rockaway standby! The food is consistently good. Fresh and tasty. It's primarily a…read moretakeout place, with a brisk business on a rainy Saturday evening. I generally get the chicken teriyaki dinner and salad. Delicious and satisfying when I'm not up for Italian. I try to order a glass of Cabernet, but they tell me they don't sell red wine anymore! No one buys it only white! Ok so plan B, I ask to go across the street to the liquor store where I pick up a bottle of Sicilian organic red wine, with no sugar! I bring it back and they give me a wine glass and I pour! It's certainly good for $16. It's certified vegan made with organic grapes. Now how can you go wrong?? I offer some to my Asian waitress, but she doesn't drink alcohol only soda! Not a particularly healthy choice! Tonight I stay with the program and order the chicken teriyaki dinner. It's great Chicken is tender and the teriyaki sauce is relatively mild. Just right. It comes with the traditional white rice. Broccoli and carrots. The rain has finally stopped. We got hit last weekend with 9 inches. Noah where are you!!? I'm sitting at the front table with a view of all the busy Rockaway folks running around. Well anyway this isn't a fancy place but certainly fits the bill!

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Esushi III

4.1(24 reviews)

0.1 mi•Rockaway Park

My new fave go too Sushi is always fresh & delicious…read more Taro bubble tea is also very good

3.5 rounded to a 4! Got the 3 roll dinner special and the 2 roll dinner special. Salmon avocado x4…read moreand the special salmon roll which is the same + topped with salmon. When you're really hungry this place will do the trick, as soon as I wasn't ravenous it was just eh, the rice lacked seasoning, fish was fresh though! Took it to go to eat on the beach, the location is amazing! It hit the next day too when I was ravenous after a bike ride

8.7 mi•Bath Beach, Bensonhurst

Lobby of the entrance and tables

Sushi

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E Sushi 3 Front Door

Osaka Fusion BBQ & Sushi

4.6(387 reviews)

Food: Excellent sushi! This might be one of my new favorite sushi restaurants in NYC. We ordered a…read morevariety of appetizers, noodle dishes, and sushi and sashimi. The fish was very fresh and good quality. We tried the fried purple yams, fried chicken, stir fried udon, yakisoba, and a variety of sushi platters. I would highly recommend the Tokyo Don which was a variety of fish and seafood on a bed of rice. The Salmon Lover's was also excellent, and slices of fish were nice and thick. Service: Service was wonderful! Our waiter was attentive and came back to check on us throughout the meal. There's a button to press when you need service, and our waiter was always quick to come after we pressed it. Ambiance: The restaurant is a good size with tables sectioned off into small "rooms". There are two private rooms downstairs that fit about 6-7 people each. The rooms are adjoining and good for large groups. Seating downstairs is the Japanese-style tables where you put your legs into a pit under the table. Decor and ambiance is very nice, and seating is comfortable. Overall, I would highly recommend this restaurant!

We recently visited for a birthday and it was a great experience…read more From the moment we sat down, the staff was incredibly thoughtful--they actually brought out coloring books and markers for my two children right away. It was an absolute lifesaver that kept the girls happily entertained. And the food was absolutely worth savoring. We kicked things off with a round of handrolls--salmon avocado, spicy salmon, and yellowtail--which were perfectly crisp and packed with fresh fish. I went all in on the Salmon Lovers set, and it was an absolute dream. It came with a massive, beautiful spread of salmon sushi, seven thick pieces of melt-in-your-mouth sashimi, a salmon avocado roll, a bright kani salad, and a really savory piece of grilled salmon. We also shared the Ysukiji sushi platter, which featured a gorgeous, high-quality assortment of cuts, while the Smoked Chicken bento box was a huge hit, offering fantastic cooked flavors and generous portions. The room we were in mimicked a traditional Japanese room where everyone had to sit on the floor and put their legs under the table. It was fun for the younger people but it was difficult for the elders to sit down and get back up. Between the incredibly fresh sushi and the warm hospitality that kept the whole family smiling the entire time, this spot easily earned five stars. We can't wait to come back!

Tsukiji sushi platter

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Yellowtail, salmon avocado, spicy salmon rolls

Oasis Ramen House

4.4(89 reviews)

1.1 mi•Seaside

I stopped in to Oasis for lunch after a morning stroll on the boardwalk on a Sunday. I was welcomed…read morein. Staff was friendly. The restaurant's location is a couple of blocks from the Beach 90st subway stop and a couple blocks to Rockaway Beach. I got the shrimp tempura appetizer and the cold kale ramen noodles. Food was tasty and reasonably priced.

My goodness the food was amazing I had rice and chicken and a roman and chicken two drinks for…read moreunder $30 the best food I've had all year i downloaded yelp app just to leave this review the world need to know about this place

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Inatome

4.0(348 reviews)

8.8 mi

We made a reservation for Friday evening for hibachi. The restaurant is not very noticeable on the…read moreoutside and keep in mind that it is street parking or you could make a costly mistake parking in the nearby lots. Once you enter you will see the decor is very nice and clean. We were assisted by the hostess to our hibachi table. There is always a staff person coming to check in, clean up, and offer assistance which is nice. They are all very friendly and helpful. The food and drink menus were larger than I expected and it was nice to have so many choices. The chef double checked on our meal selections and verified that there were no food allergies among our group. Everything tasted wonderful and just like everyone else, the chef was very nice and helpful. I will definitely come back again and this time I will try some sushi.

This place has been there since I lived in VS, many years ago, so I gave it 2 stars cause I did not…read morewant to throw them under the bus. BUT......... We were there last night, and it was bad. The entrance area looks like the place has been closed for 1 year. We did hibachi, and the waitress with glasses was very good. We ordered sushi as an app. They were out of the fish we wanted, so we only had a roll. It's sad how little fish was in this thing. The Tempura was very good. Hibachi Time. We were given 3 sauces with NO explanation on what they are, their flavors, or what to do with them. 100% of what we ate was a 5 or less. Just the lowest quality of ingredients, and everything tasted the same. We ate maybe 15% of the Habachi Food. I will never be going back, and wish I had not gone.

Omakase at Inatome Valley Stream

A5 Wagyu beef Nigiri Sushi

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A5 Wagyu. Melt in your mouth beef from Japan.

Hagane

3.6(175 reviews)

5.1 mi•Howard Beach

Very good and very delicious food and the menu is so amazing and also you should try the boba tea…read moreit's so good!!!

Queens, vou already know don't play about mv food Pulled up…read moreto Hagane Hibachi & Japanese Grill(161-02 Cross Bav Blvd, Howard Beach, NY 11414) with my familv and the chef turned dinner into a full-blown action movie. Flames flying, knives spinning, crowd hyped like it's fight night Started liaht with a California roll -- simple. clean, handled with respect. Then I went heavyweight: steak with shrimp hibachi. That grill was snapping, butter nitting the rice, shrimp flipping in the air like they signec a contract. Good food. Good energy. Whole table laughing, Oueens hibachi hits different when the chef cooks and performs like he's headlining the show. #haganehibachi&japanese #queens #hibachi #fyp #fy less

Hibachi steak and shrimp

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R8. Eel Avocado Roll

Nagahama

4.0(267 reviews)

9.3 mi

So loved the Japanese looking sushi spot Nice and cool that…read morethe ladies dressed in kimonos. Front desk hosts are were nice and welcoming . The older waiter lady was nice and sweet but was rushing in nature when we were asking questions about the saki types and recommendations. And suggested the more expensive one instead of any of the lower ones . The cheaper two are the ones we got and they were pretty good glad we didn't choose her choices . The menu looked very plane and looks as though lack of effort was put into it . My main reason for the 3 and I thought of giving them a 2 but held back is due to them charging me EXTRA 2.00$ on three rolls JUST BECAUSE I SAID no CRUNCH!!!!!!!! I do this in every sushi spot for as long as I been eating sushi and nobody has ever charged me extra to take anything away before. And their excuses was that we add extra fish and scallop to your rolls . If so much crunch is added to your rolls that you have to sub it out for so much extra fish than that is a problem in itself Don't you think????? The sushi was fresh for sure without a doubt, rolls were good but nothing extra ordinary either . I'd loved to have come back here but will not due to the last situation

Last minute decision. Went in considering reviews and wasn't impressed. Seems like it's mostly for…read morelocals. Local place that can use some cleaning. The waitress was older lady not really friendly and just took order and never came back. Sushi was ok to say the least. Ordered 5 rolls they all tasted the same.

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Meet Izakaya Bar

4.6(407 reviews)

11.2 mi

Very nice warm clean location Lisa is very nice will…read moredefentley recommend this place Amazing food the music was very nice and relaxing the sangria amazing

Randomly stopped in here one day because I was craving Ramen and in the area, but I was surprised…read moreto find out they had a Tuesday special. It was $30 for a drink and 3 apps. Absolutely worth it and I'll be going back! We got the stuffed calamari (so good that we ate it before taking a pic), steak tacos and the katsu sandwich. Honestly, each app was BUSSIN BUSSIN. I was so surprised. The flavors were amazing, great portion and they came out in a nice timely fashion. If I could eat that sandwich everyday I would . The ramen was pretty good but it wasn't the star of the show. The surprise star was the green tea crème brûlée. Top 3 desserts I've had for the year honestly. Ambiance was very nice! Great date night or catching up with coworkers. Service was great! Very attentive and also made good suggestions.

The Bar

Pork Buns App ToGo! ~ 12.20.22

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Good food and drinks.

YY Sushi

4.5(41 reviews)

5.1 mi•Marine Park

I've been here many times and every time it's been great! The staff is friendly, the sushi is fresh…read moreand the place itself is clean. The ambiance is so nice as well. The best part about it? AYCE!! It's the best! Good check it out, you won't be sorry!

First time trying this spot out. My mom wanted to go to a sushi restaurant for Mother's Day and I…read morecame across this place online. The food was very delicious and very nice portions. Very spacious and beautiful environment. Very attentive and welcoming waiters. Mango iced tea was delicious. Overall great experience and definitely recommend this place.

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Dragon King Chinese Food Restaurant

3.3(6 reviews)

0.1 mi•Rockaway Park

This my new favorite Chinese joint in Rockaway. Great food. Prices are what you would expect…read morenowadays, service is quick and pleasant. And it's not far from the beach.

I love Dragon King in Rockaway Park and come here all the time. The cashier is always positive and…read morewelcoming, which makes every visit enjoyable. What I really appreciate is that my food is made exactly how I ask, and I can literally watch them make it--nothing blocking my view. It's reassuring to see my meal prepared with care. The kung pao chicken and dumplings are always full of flavor and cooked perfectly, making each meal consistent and satisfying. Even during busy hours, the staff stay friendly and attentive, showing that they truly care about every customer. Isn't it great when a restaurant makes you feel valued and still delivers amazing food? Dragon King is my go-to spot for reliable, delicious Chinese food in Rockaway Park.

Look at this completely moldy pea, it's not even green anymore

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