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    Charlie's Place

    4.2 (174 reviews)
    Closed • 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Quiet
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Bibimbap

    Food here is always fresh and the service is quick. The host/cashier is super polite, always bows to greet the customers. Dining in is a better choice as they have enough seating even during lunch time. I wouldn't recommend anyone to walk in at 5:45pm as they close their kitchen right at 6 and would not let you dine in after 5:45pm.

    Sushi deluxe with an eel roll.
    Kwame S.

    I came to Charlie's Place because another sushi spot in the area was not open . . . even though the other restaurant's Yelp hours said they opened at 1 pm. Since Charlie's Place is next door to a bodega/takeout spot, I really did not know what to expect. In fact, I was about to call it a loss and 86 my sushi lunch idea, but I am glad that I powered through. Overall, the place is pretty decent and has the bare necessities for a sushi platter. While the sushi was not out of the world amazing, the prices are pretty good for what you get. The prices are way better than some of the other sushi places with the same quality of food. Also, the lady at the front counter was probably one of the nicest people that I have encountered. For my dining pleasure, I went with the sushi deluxe (5 pieces of sushi and a California roll) with an eel roll. *Hey, I was starving.* I was slightly taken aback that the restaurant did not verify customers' vaccination status for dining inside. Now that I know this place is within walking distance from my apt, I am 100% sure that I'll be back for some easy, breezy Asian food (some of the Korean dishes looked pretty interesting).

    Best sushi I've had in Harlem and possibly NYC and the price can't be beat
    Bar S.

    Charlie's place is phenomenal! I wish I could give it more stars. They have quite a variety of sushi rolls and for the amount they give I have not seen a better price in the city. We ordered it to go and the restaurant itself is a little hidden, but it's very nice inside. The staff is super friendly. The sushi itself was very fresh and well made. I will be coming back a lot and be trying their other menu items too.

    Korean beef soup
    Lola Y.

    Don't be fooled by the modest exterior of this place. The fish is top quality! You can also tell how much care the chef puts into the presentation, as each roll is tightly wrapped, perfectly cut, and meticulously topped off with various sauces, tobiko, etc. If we're just talking about sushi, this place is 10x better than Yuzu, which is one of the few other sushi restaurants in the area. Compared to Yuzu, their prices are way cheaper, the fish is actually better quality, and the presentation is also better. (At the very least, their rolls aren't falling apart and cut haphazardly like they are at Yuzu!) I also love ordering their Korean beef soup, which isn't as spicy as it looks and really hits the spot on a cold day. I haven't personally tried the lunch specials yet but based on the orders the owner calls out while I patiently wait for my food, I can tell they're very popular items, usually consisting of a combo with lo mein, chicken teriyaki, and fried rice. I will say that because they are a very small restaurant and clearly adored by locals (myself included), the line can be a little long, especially during peak lunch and dinner times. I definitely recommend placing your order ahead of time. This is easily one of our favorite go-to places and we absolutely love the owners, who are just the sweetest Korean couple. Thank you for always providing such quality food and for caring about what you do!

    Spicy Beef Soup

    Don't order spicy beef soup Flavorless Not really spicy Very little beef Service was good Ambiance good Sushi is always good .. just don't order this soup

    Spicy beef soup
    Gaoxiang C.

    This spot is half a block from my new office. The inside is very clean and I could see right into the kitchen. I was surprised at how clean everything is. I just grabbed a quick lunch of spicy beef soup to go and it came with a good portion of rice. The soup was pretty spicy and the flavor was good. For less than $10, it was a good amount of food. I will definitely be coming back here to try their sushi.

    Yellowtail jalapeño roll, spicy tuna roll, yellowtail hand roll
    Michelle C.

    This spot offers takeout and free delivery, and the service was great. The nigiri sushi rolls are very generously portioned and very tasty. They have a very extensive menu including poké bowls, bento boxes, and teriyakis. If you pick up in store they do have Apple Pay. This place is a little gem of Harlem!

    Johnny G.

    I think I found my new favorite spot in Harlem. I was craving Pad thai for the longest but didn't want to spend 20-25 dollars. I came across this restaurant on my search. Decided to have sushi as well. It was great but this weird but i wish it was a little colder. Then I had the beef pad thai. It was a large portion and incredibly fresh. It hit the spot. Also kudos to the server that was very nice. I overheard her telling another customer how they expanded their menu. I can't wait to go back and try more. Bang for buck spot: I got spicy salmon roll, beef pad thai, ice tea and bottle water came out to 16 bucks

    Edamame
    Ashley W.

    Easy dine in or takeout for sushi. I had the dragon roll and edamame. Freshly prepared and so tasty!

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    The bibimbop was sooo good! The lady was nice and the food came out pretty fast! There wasn't much people there and it was pretty cozy .

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    Got a couple raw sushi rolls and couple tempura rolls, all delicious and reasonably priced!

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    Creative food ! Small space so it's cozy, It is a great way to bring a different culture to the area.

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    This is my go to local sushi place ! They always provide great service ! I Highly recommend them!

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    After trying a dozen of sushi/omakase places in New York I can definitively the best I've had…read more The omakase at Sanyuu West is honestly unbeatable. Every single fish is very high quality I find many places like the skimp out on the less popular fish but not Sanyuu West. I think the omakase is also at a very good price for the quality and amount you get though I know it is more expensive than maybe the average omakase spot right now. I also find that other spots usually underdeliver. I wish I could save more detail but honestly I have nothing more to say other than the fact that Sanyuu Weat amazing. The restaurant itself is also more spacious than I expected. Besides the main bar there are two sitting areas near the window as well as seats lined up to the bathroom to make yourself comfortable two things that I think are a rare find now in many places. A lot of thought is put into this restaurant layout and I think you can tell. The service was also great I found myself never lacking in water or waiting too long for my next piece. In fact, I had started to apologize about drinking so much water because I felt like the hostess was constantly at my side refilling my cup and she just turned to me and said, "don't apologize. Drinking water is very important." So true!!!! I'm very picky abt my recommendations to friends, I'll review any place I go to and give my thoughts but a real recommendation? I only have around a dozen or so. And Sanyuu West is definitely now part of that dozen.

    price - $87 per person pre tax…read more food - 5/5 service - 5/5 ambiance - 5/5 I got the chance to try out Sanyuu West for my birthday and I had such an amazing time! from the moment I stepped into the restaurant, the waiters were super sweet and attentive to my friend and I. the courses kept coming out and each piece was super tender and bursting with flavor! my favorite was definitely the uni, toro, and wagyu on milk bread course! I love how the flavors mix so well together, I felt like I was in heaven! the service was amazing, like the never left my water cup empty!!! (props to them) the ambiance inside was also super calm and vibey. overall, I had such an amazing time and I would love to go again soon

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    4.3(289 reviews)
    5.8 mi•West Village
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    Stopped here for dinner on a Saturday on a whim and was so happy with our choice! We walked in and…read morewere seated right away. It is a really small place with around 6-8 tables so it probably gets busy at times and there may be a wait. One of the best parts of their menu here is that you can order sushi by the piece. My mom doesn't always have the biggest appetite so for her to be able to order only a few pieces instead of an entire roll was a huge plus! I had to crispy tuna rice appetizer and the dragon roll. Literally so good. I was seriously craving crispy rice and these were perfect. I would order this again and again. The sushi was fresh and taste great as well. Super glad we decided to come here!

    This evening we were going to a jazz club where a friend of our son works at, but they don't serve…read morefood, so we had to find a place in the area of where the club is at. Do of course I use Yelp to find something that catches my eye close by where we need to be. I found umami Sushi. We usually can't go wrong with Japanese food or sushi. We had no problems finding the place. The description said it was a small restaurant and as we entered the dining area was very small. Our hotel room was probably bigger. That doesn't bother me especially if we get there, there tables for us to sit comfortably. I also trust my judgment when I find a place that seems to be popular by the locals. The restaurant was empty when we arrived. We were the only ones there, but for some reason we bring good vibes to the places we eat because not too long after we placed our order, people started coming in, to the point that the small dining room was packed. I love Omakase style Service and what we ordered was a sashimi/sushi platter for three and two special rolls. I thought I got to choose the rolls but even that was chefs choice. I was just a bit worried that they would give us the cheap rolls like spicy tuna or California roll. The platter came out and it was beautifully prepared with a piece of sashimi for each of us and the rolls the chefs chose, ended up being two of my favorite rolls. The types of fish they selected were also great quality fish. We were lucky to have placed our order before the crowd came in our we might have had to wait a while because how they prepared it would have taken some time. The service was just right. Because they got busy right away, the waitress was forced to attend to everyone and couldn't really socialize with us. In fact when we finished our platter we were debating what we wanted for dessert but the waitress didn't even ask us and instead she just brought us the bill, so we said to ourselves, "I guess we're not having dessert here." So we paid the bill and gave an opportunity for someone else to take our table.

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