Not a fan of this place at all - I had high hopes going into the restaurant reading all the raves about this place but the only thing I got out of this restaurant was disappointment. The bowls are expensive for the quality and amount of food they serve. I wouldn't mind paying a premium to get myself some good poke, but this place was a disappointment. First off, upon walking into the restaurant, we get hit with this salty fish smell right away. It just smelled really..dirty! Then we ordered our bowls and asked for take out, expecting it to be too big (usually a regular bowl of poke anywhere in New York ends up being too big for me) But to my surprise I was able to finish it, and still feel hungry. They gave BARELY any fish. If I mixed the bowl, the fish would've vanished in the pool of rice. I ordered: Wasabi Mayo Tuna Bluefin Tuna, Wasabi Mayonnaise, Shichimi, Shoyu Daikon Man, the fish was not fresh, came out hot (I never had poke with HOT fish?) and it tasted so bland. Go to poketeria people. This place is overpriced, overhyped, and so not worth it. read more

Chikarashi - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

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A little less than impressed. I've been hearing lots of good reviews for this so I finally decided to try it out. I ordered the Ponzu Salmon bowl in Large for $15.49, and honestly very disappointed at the size of it. The bowl itself was small, and the portions barely filled up 2/3 of the bowl. It was mostly just greens, with maybe like 10 cubes of salmon and some avocado and cucumber. I am a tiny girl and I normally never finish my orders but I finished the whole thing and still felt hungry. For the price paid, definitely not worth it. It also didn't come with any sauce on the side, so i did add my own soy sauce (the ponzu sauce itself wasn't flavorful enough for me). I really wanted to like this place but its just mediocre. For the price paid, I expect better quality, more filling and a better flavor profile. This would be something I'd eat but probably wouldn't come back for. read more

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Chikarashi's Poke bowls are pricey but they are a big step above their peers in NYC - and worth the extra few dollars! Here, they don't give you unlimited toppings and have steered away from the make-your-own style of most Poke spots that have opened in the city over the last few years. At Chikarashi, you choose from a limited collection of bowls that have been expertly curated by Chef Michael Lim. The big standout to me is the Wasabi-Mayo Tuna bowl - one of their original bowls when they soft launched. Love the taro chip crunch and the flavors of wasabi and shoyu. The Shichuan chili salmon also has a nice crunch from the Panko. All bowls have umami and a unique flavor profile, masterfully topped off with different Japanese seasonings. read more

Chikarashi - Salmon and ikura special of the day - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

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Very pricey-- $21 for an unagi bowl and dole whip float-- but at least someone has the brains to sell dole whip floats outside of the Magic Kingdom! The unagi was fresh and tasty, albeit with a few bones. Kind of too sour with the ponzu and too spicy even for me. But good thing they sell dole whip floats! read more

New York Magazine rates the Sichuan Chili Salmon Bowl here as the best poke bowl in NYC. Curious, I ventured here last weekend to see for myself whether it deserved such high praise. The salmon is indeed very good - it has that pure sweet taste and perfectly tender texture that you only get with fresh salmon. The mayonnaise is also quite good , and the seaweed, daikon and panko all added a great crunchy texture to every bite. My biggest gripe though is with the ratio of rice to salmon. By the time I finished all the salmon in the bowl, I still had half a bowl of rice left! Luckily there was still some leftover sauce to mix in with the rice, but in the end, I was just eating white rice. Granted, it's good rice, but still, I would have appreciated more fish given that I'm paying $13 for the bowl. The boyfriend, who is vegetarian, had their Yaki Tofu Bowl, which is the only vegetarian bowl. This was surprisingly good - the tofu was silky soft but had a great fried crust, the sauce that sat on top was amazing, and the pickled cucumbers added nice balance and freshness to the bowl. Even as an avid meat-eater, I would be very happy to eat this as my meal. read more

Don't let the simplicity fool you! This is a great poke spot. They don't overwhelm the dish with a million toppings and there's a reason for that. Whichever option you choose, the toppings they include with it really compliments well. I got the regular size goma shoyu tuna with half rice and salad base. It was topped with seaweed salad, avocado, garlic chips and nori. Everything was just enough, not too salty, but just the right amount. This definitely changed my poke palette and I'd probably wouldn't want to order a billion things on my next pokebowl. Not to mention the aesthetics of the interior here was very zen even though it's one of those quick meal places. From the utensils to the walls and the floor were all warm brown, giving it a very welcoming and comfortable atmosphere. And also, absolutely great service. read more

Chikarashi - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

Expensive and not very filling is all I can really say about Chikarashi. I decided to grab lunch to go since I was short on time and tried the Ponzu Salmon. I got the Large ($15) thinking it would be more filling, but it barely made a difference. The regular was $13, so I pretty much just paid an extra $2 for an extra ounce of fish. I don't know if that ounce was even noticeable because it didn't feel like much to start with. But besides the price for amount, I felt their seafood was very fresh. I felt like mine could have used a tad more flavor or shichimi since there isn't a lot of fish to start with. The avocado did add a nice creaminess to it and cucumber adds a crunch.There was barely any topiko though. Overall flavor of it is pretty mild for the Ponzu Salmon. I think if I want something with more flavor next time, I would try something else. I think I was just expecting more out of it for the price. I do think their quality is good, but I don't know if it really justifies that price tag, especially if it isn't going to fill me up. (It also isn't super expensive to get sushi grade salmon.) The rice also tends to stick to the bowl really easily, so trying to scrape it all off is a bit annoying. I can't say I'll be running back to try other bowls, but at the same time, I wouldn't mind giving it a shot if they are good. (Sometimes you gotta try others to get a different impression!) So maybe if I wasn't super hungry and in the area for something lighter, I would consider trying it out. As for the Ponzu salmon, I would probably pass on it. read more

Chikarashi - Ponzu salmon (large) - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

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I worked around the area and decided to give this place a try since I love eating poké! I had high hopes but I found it not worth its price. I got the Salmon Ponzu which consists of Atlantic Salmon, Wasabi Ponzu, Shiso, Avocado, Tobiko. Don't get me wrong, it was very tasty in terms of flavor but there was not many avocados or enough salmon to have my belly full. I found myself hungry still after eating the bowl. However, if you get full easily then you might enjoy this place. I went back a few times and tried the Sichuan Chili Salmon which has Scottish salmon, sichuan/sansho mayonnaise, furikake, kyuri, shoyu daikon, and katsuo panko. It was still somewhat the same. Both bowls are around ~$15-$16 each. In my opinion, there's better poké in the city that's more worth your buck. read more

Chikarashi - Sichuan Chili Salmon bowl - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

I found this place listed as the best poke in NYC, so I went. I placed my order and asked that there would be no tobiko. The man preparing the bowls put it on there (not sure if the woman who took my order forgot to tell him, no biggie.) Here's my problem. When I mentioned that I asked for no tobiko, the woman took the bowl, gave it to the man in the back, he scooped off tobiko with a spoon and gave it back to me, and no one said sorry. I was disappointed. As much as I don't want the food to be wasted, I didn't like their lack of an attempt to even act like they cared. I didn't want to be a bother so I took it anyway, assuming maybe he got it all off. I was wrong. There were many bits and pieces all in the bowl. Tobiko is something that isn't big enough to just take off. After I was done I made sure to tell them I don't think they did that the right way and they shouldn't have just taken it off and gave it back to me. The fact that you forgot shouldn't mean I should just eat a few of them and suck it up, on top of not even being apologised to. I'm sure if a famous person came and they made the same mistake, they'd give them a new bowl. Even after politely explaining my disappointment, the woman was just like, "oh." Still no apology. I did not feel like a valued customer at all. Won't be going back. Courtesy and good customer service surpass good taste in my book. read more

Chikarashi - 2. Ponzu Salmon - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

I'd say this place is much more of a "upscale" poke spot compared to others. Really quality ingredients but pricey, and there's no option to customize your bowl. I got the regular size (3oz fish portion) ponzu salmon which came with about 5 tiny pieces of salmon. Unfortunately this is typical of most other poke shops, where you always leave wanting a more even fish to rice ratio. Overall tasty and worth coming back, it just wouldn't be my first choice in a poke spot since I like to create my own bowl and load on the toppings. There's also barely any seating, so would recommend you get an order to go. read more

Chikarashi - Ponzu Salmon bowls - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

A little pricey, but so worth it for the serving they give you. Fresh fish and is the best poke bowl I've had so far. Also, the sticky rice they serve was on point! I judge asian restaurants based on their rice and this place is the best I've had, even better than my mom's [shhhh!]. I got the Unagi and hubby got the Ponzu Salmon. read more

Chikarashi - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

Just for the dole whip float! It would have been awesome if the bottom of the float was pineapple soda and not juice. But that didnt take away from the delicious creaminess of the pineapple soft serve on top! The little pink umbrella on the side added a more tropical feel to it making me wish I was away somewhere on vacation and not on the brink of finals. The wooden spoon took a little getting used to for fear of getting a splinter with every bite of soft serve. read more

Chikarashi - Dole whip float! - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

I think a pretty big detraction is that they don't provide tap water. I asked for a cup of tap water and they told me to buy a bottle (after I already swiped my card). Maybe if they were a hole-in-the-wall dumpling joint like Prosperity they could get away with not providing water, but when you're paying $15+ for your meal, it's not really okay. They're going for a Chipotle-esque vibe - elevated fast food. I also wish they had a condiment table with hot sauces and such. (Chipotle, by the way, provides water and condiments.) The owner is passionate and intricately described the menu to our party when we walked in. Definitely A+ for service. I think his framing of the menu items (so fresh! Artisan culinary style!) really molds a positive impression when you visit. I ordered the Sichuan Salmon bowl. Portion-wise, a regular was good for me. However, the rice to topping ratio could be improved. I felt like I was eating both simultaneously in a balanced manner, and yet was left with a big chunk of rice at the bottom while the fish had long disappeared. The flavors were light and fresh. I like how healthy it tasted. The Sichuan salmon, however, was not spicy at all. We also ordered the pineapple poke. It was pretty good. I'm not a huge ice cream fan, but it was refreshing and not too sweet on a warm summer day. read more

Chikarashi - Sichuan chili salmon - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

first time having a poke bowl and it was delicous. saw this place on foodie instagrams and just had to give this place a try. i am not disappointed but its pricy though. they range from $13-$20 depending on the fish you want. they have salmon, tuna, and fluke. i asked the cashier which one was the most popular and she recommended the sichuan chili salmon. i said i dont eat spicy and she said she doesnt eat spicy as well and she really likes it, and that its not spicy. i couldnt agree more. i would go back on a day i want to splurge. you will NOT get full (at least not for me) from the regular size, not sure about the large size. i hear they also have good ice cream but being that i was hot and in a rush, i didnt want to ruin my appetite eating ice cream before my meal. Oh, they have short operating hours, mon-sat 11-4 read more

Stumbled into this place by accident and enjoyed a delicious bowl of seared hamachi special of the day. While it is on the pricy side of Chinatown meals...it does not take away from the delicious flavor of the bowl! Loved the flavors and the hamachi was seared to perfection and melted in my mouth. read more

Chikarashi - Delicious seared hamachi - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

This place was great. The lemon pineapple frozen yogurt with the baby pineapple was pretty good. It was close to $10. I loved the sweet tart taste. The service was good and I'm glad there were enough seats to sit. My only complaint was the bottom of the pineapple. It tasted like onion. I suggest washing knives in between use. I want to come back for another one and to try one of their dishes. read more

Chikarashi - Lemon pineapple frozen yogurt in baby pineapple - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

Location: This is my very first Poke spot in NYC even though the hype has already long gone. But for anti-hype kiddo, I never chase the hype when it was hot. I only dedicated my time afterwards. Heard about all great stuff of Chikarashi, I could finally tell my mom: mama i made it here. LOL Chikarashi is bit tiny since it does not provide "real chair or real tables" for dining in rather, they use an awkward bench trying to create a friendly space for strangers eating together. I personally am thankful. But I have to say it;s very inconvenient. Had Sichuan one, Wish they could have veggies on top of the poke bowl. But overall, the sichuan is not too spicy, rather the spice served as a opening gate to the poke bowl, that you cannot stop eating it. Price: relatively expensive compared to other poke spot. Overall: I am a fan; it's really good. 4 STARS read more

Chikarashi - have u tried Sichuan yet?! - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

People kept telling me how great this place is and I know from instinct that I would have to try it out before too late. Apparently chef Lim has honed his skill at various Michelin-rated restaurants, including Masa and Aureole. Arrived at the place about 10 minutes before its closure time at 7pm sharp and there was still a line - good sign. Unlike many other popular poke places, Chikarashi did not allow any customization, and their menu was quite simple - bluefin tuna, salmon or fluke; and could go in either large or regular size. Opted for the shoyu tuna bowl, with avocado, garlic crisp and chili oil as add-ins, hmm I love this combination. Taste-wise, guess other people have already pointed out - rather than describing it as poke, it might be more chirashi-like, and has a slight Chinese tilt, as reflected by the umami flavor marinated in the fish meat. And it is in fact the best poke-bowl that I have ever tasted, slightly better than sons of thunder, by a large margin relative to Pokeworks, and black-and-white difference compared with Wisefish poke. read more

Chikarashi - Shoyu tuna bowl. - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

The main attraction here is their poke bowls, which I havent tried because I don't eat fish. But I've come here often with my sister who raves about their poke bowl and without a doubt finish ever last bite with a smile. The real prize here I have to say is their dole whip float. I was super excited and happy to hear that a place in NYC makes dole whip. Besides Hawaii and Disneyworld, I've haven't found another place that has dole whip. They come in three flavour but the classic pineapple juice is my favorite. I've try the dole whip by itself but i say go hard or go home and get the float. Super yummy and refreshing. read more

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Simple concept that works. Sichuan Salmon ($12.99/regular = small) was made of fresh ingredients that clearly shined here: salmon cubes that were marinated in mayo lemon(?) made it surprisingly light and satisfying. Thinly sliced cucumber and shredded Daikon pickles gave wonderful textures and flavors to this bowl. Finishing over with my childhood favorite, Furikake, sealed it for me. But I do understand if you do not like dry fish base flavor might not like this bowl. Lastly, Japanese rice was cooked just like I make and it was perfect. Next to my stool was having seared meat like bowl. It was seared bluefin toro. The lightly seared tuna did look identical to a tender delicious meat. She said it's a must. It is listed under special, and the sign outside says "limited Toro." Now, I have a good reason to come back for and must getting there early. The cleaned cut man, owner(?), that was standing front of the counter was navigating a new customer how to order. It was very helpful. read more

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My review is for the Salmon Ikura Chikarashi which is listed all the way on the bottom of the menu. Please don't get this confused with the Ponzu Salmon which my mom sadly did and was greatly disappointed in the inferior taste, quality, and quantity. This Salmon Ikura Chikarashi is a whopping $17.99. It is a tad pricey but I'll indulge myself once in a blue moon. There's a good portion of salmon and ikura in the bowl. Of course, there is more rice than anything but that is to be expected. The salmon were long and thick pieces of sashimi (unlike the chopped up tiny pieces in the Ponzu Salmon). Both the salmon and the ikura tasted superbly fresh! No fishiness detected. The rice was a good gooey texture and seasoned with some seaweed and other japanese condiments. The soy sauce was simple yet completed the bowl perfectly. I would say that all the ingredients in this bowl is very simple, it is not overly seasoned, and it works. You can really taste the quality of the ingredients especially the fish and ikura. I was supremely hungry when I had this as a late lunch and I would say it filled me up and did the job. I will add this Salmon Ikura Chikarashi to my rotation. Writing this review is making me salivate and I am seriously considering getting this again for lunch today! read more

Quick, healthy and tasty food. Restaurant has limited seating but pretty clean and inviting inside. I stopped by just before closing and I wasn't rushed or made to seem an inconvenience. Had my poke bowl to stay as other customers were still inside enjoying their meals. Everything was fresh and tasty however I wasn't impressed as the serving is rather small for the price. Also, (maybe I'm wrong but) didn't see a bathroom inside which was kinda weird for a restaurant. read more

Chikarashi - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

What does everyone mean by continually writing "conveniently located on Canal"? Did I miss the memo regarding Canal street being a frequently visited spot by New Yorkers? Canal street has to be the absolute worst place in all of Manhattan bar Times Square and the basement level of Port Authority, and it's completely filled with tourists and hawkers trying to sell you knockoff purfumes and five dollar sunglasses. There are no offices near Canal street, which means no one is coming for lunch, so I don't understand why everyone keeps writing "conveniently located". Moving on to the actual review, my trip to Chikarashi was fairly disappointing. I went at a low time where there was virtually no line, and found that the wait time for my food was satisfactory. However, the food itself was average. The rice was kind of an uncomfortable, warm, tepid temperature which did nothing to accentuate the flavor. There was some weird bamboo thing in the mix which didn't at all go with the rest of the ingredients in the bowl. The tuna itself was decent, but the creamy, white paste sauce on top of it was less than satisfactory. I was promised avocado, but didn't find any of it. The quality of the ingredients was below that of Pokeworks overall, and I felt like there was slightly less food as well. The reason for the two star review lies squarely in the price of the product. I ordered a regular Tuna bowl, and at $12.99, the price came out to be $14 something. This is quite a bit more expensive than Sons of Thunder and Pokeworks; essentially, I paid more for less, lower quality food. I would have assumed rent in Chinatown should be cheaper than both central midtown and midtown east, so I'm not sure why so expensive. A two star review is quite generous, I may revise the rating later; Probably won't be back. read more

Chikarashi - menu - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

Tasty, great portions, and super quick service. Even though poke can be a bit expensive, I think the portion and quality was worth the $20

Get the chirashi flight. 3 kinds of chirashi in 3 different small bowls. So delicious- love all each mix and the ingredients in each of them. The decor for the bowls is super cute. Booth seating. A little bit higher end menu offerings than your traditional "make your own" poke bowl spots. read more

A fine poke spot in Chinatown, but unfortunately no customizable bowls. Ordered the ponzu salmon, which was good, but slightly pricier than other poke places. I was enticed to pay a visit by the dole whip in the little pineapples, but unfortunately they ran out of the mini pineapples by dinner time. Despite the lack of cute mini pineapple, the dole whip was good and comparable to the dole whip at Disney. read more

Chikarashi - Dole whip - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

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It's great to get a dole whip in the city! I love the watermelon flavor as well! Who needs to go to Disney World?

On the pricier side for poke bowls but their ingredients are high quality and the flavors they use are scrumptious! Sometimes they can add a bit too much salt and it'll be too salty but at least you have the rice or salad to balance it out. I also like that you can go carb-free here making it a healthy, yummy lunch option. You can substitute the rice for salad, yay! You can't go wrong with any of the options on the menu. I usually like to order the salmon or tuna options! Unless you're really hungry, just get the regular portion, it is already very filling. They don't have many seats there so I'd recommend getting it to go! read more

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Pricey and not as flavorful as I expected. If you are looking for typical poke that you can find all over the city, this place is not it. You don't get to make your own bowl and the topping options is limited. I have never had a fishy tasting poke until this place. It was also very salty. The staff was nice and the place is cute but this is def not on my go to list for poke. read more

Dear Chikarashi, why couldn't you have opened in FiDi? We desperately need you down here. Luckily, you're only a 15-min walk from my office, so I can put up with the walk to get my delicious and healthy lunch on a chill day. There are 6 options on the menu. My friend and I both got the ponzu salmon poke bowls. She chose the regular ($12.99) with 3 oz of fish, and I chose the large ($14.99) with 4 oz of fish. Since it was a hot day, we wanted to get "summery" sounding bowls, so the ponzu salmon seemed like the perfect option. For those of you who are unfamiliar, ponzu is a citrusy soy sauce. The bowl will look tiny, but it was actually really filling (for girls at least)! The regular would likely have sufficed for lunch. The salmon was super fresh, and it was extra flavorful from the ponzu sauce. The rice was also equally as flavorful. You can opt for mixed greens to be extra healthy, but the rice was one of the highlights of my meal, so I wouldn't recommend skipping it. I also loved the side of avocado, which complemented the salmon very well. Combined with all the toppings, the poke bowl was such an amazing burst of flavor. Unlike some of the other poke places that operate more like a Chipotle, you can't customize your bowl at Chikarashi, yet you'll be paying a premium compared to what you would pay at the other spots. But trust me, the chef knows what he is doing. The quality and flavor are much better than that of a standard take-out spot. If you're a fish lover, you won't regret it! read more

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The service here is quick and friendly and the Sichuan salmon bow was delicious and filling. The space is extremely clean and welcoming even if it is small. I will be coming back to this spot for the delicious poke bowls! read more

Chikarashi - 1. Sichuan Chili Salmon - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

I tried the Chikarashi Flight for the variety because I couldn't decide on what to get. The food was fresh & flavorful, out of the three I liked the Sichuan Chili Salmon the most. Also tried the Salmon Kama and it was roasted perfectly but the fish was not seasoned. I probably would not order the Salmon Kama again as this part of the fish is sold very cheaply so I can just make it myself. read more

Ordered the #1 Sichuan Chili Salmon. Salmon tasted very fresh and had good marbling. Everything mixed well and tasted good. They actually have two sizes and the smallest size I had ordered was a bit too small for the price tag. They seem to use sushi rice and it tasted like it was mixed with vinegar- which was good! Would come back to tryout the rest of their other menu items especially their dole whip! read more

Chikarashi - Sichuan Chili Salmon (mixed in) - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

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I am conflicted about Chikarashi. Fact: It sells donburi. It sells pokē. It is a semi-fast food, takeout establishment. All of these indicate that this should be a relatively inexpensive place. Also fact: Its decor. The type of bowls and chopsticks it serves. Several chefs in a professional, clean open kitchen, dressed perfectly, frantically making things to order. It's menu covered with fancy fusion words like 'wasabi mayonnaise' and 'bluefin toro suji'. All of these indicate that this should be an relatively expensive place. I ordered the 'large' wasabi mayo tuna pokē bowl, which ran me about $18. The food was great. All the ingredients came together very well: the bowl have good salty, sweet and umami balance; fish was great; the rice was cooked to perfection and served at the right temperature; the presentation was impressive. If this were a dish during an omakase at a fancy restaurant, then . If the bowl costs $10, then . But nope. This was lunch. I was also unsatisfied and still hungry afterwards, and I'm not a particularly big eater. I struggle to give this place a solid 4 out of 5. If Yelp allows half star, then 3.5 out of 5 would be more appropriate for my opinion. I will definitely come back again to try other things on the menu. But $18 lunch regularly is too rich for my blood. I understand that I'm paying for good ingredients, the decor and fancy chopsticks, but... You know... read more

Chikarashi - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

This is my first time trying poke, and I have been craving it for the past few months-- so you can assume that my expectations were disgustingly high. The place was easy to find, it is right along Canal Street-- you can't miss it. The place is very bright and very clean looking-- they have bar style seating with hooks underneath the tables for bags. I was very appreciative that the cashier was informative in terms of order placing. I ordered the #2 (the salmon with avocado, size large) and a pineapple dole float (with pineapple juice under). My order totaled almost $22-- which is extremely expensive in my opinion (especially when I was still hungry thanks to the "handful" of rice they gave). I will say that the food was EXTREMELY delicious and flavorful-- that seasoning is on point, but not worth the money. The dole float tasted like a pineapple explosion in my mouth, which was awesome, but also a bit pricey. I'm glad that the meal tasted the way it did, I could not have wanted anything more, but for the price-- I can't say I will come again, but I will try out other places. read more

Chikarashi - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

Probably the best poke place in NYC. There was a long line when because we came at lunch time. Unless other poke places, it's not Chipotle-style where you get to pick and choose what you want to put in it. Everything is pre-set and you get to choose between a regular and a large. Admittedly, the portions are smaller than other places but it was well worth the money. My friend got the Szechuan Salmon which was one of the staples. The fish was well seasoned and the flavors were very well balance and overall had a good crunch. I got the Seared Toro Suji which was soooo bomb. It was a bit pricey in comparison to the other ones but the taste was super amazing. The seared toro was juicy and had that perfect level of char. The pickled ginger was a good juxtaposition in terms of flavor and balanced out the mild spice from the tuna. I would definitely recommend everyone to come give this place a try read more

Chikarashi - Seared Toro Suji - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

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Loved this place! Simple & minimal modern decor, and more importantly delicious poke bowls!! I had the Ponzu Salmon bowl and it was amazing. The fish tasted so fresh and the rest of the ingredients were season Deducted a star just for affordability. Prices are higher than in CA but I'm guessing this is unfortunately normal for NYC. Oh and I also I didn't like the Dole Pineapple whip. It tasted too artificial. I DID receive a free cup of water when I asked for it, so I think they changed their water policy. I'd definitely return next time I'm in the area. read more

Chikarashi - Ponzu Salmon was so yummy - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

Fantastic and fresh Poke bowls. It's pricey for sure but the tuna, esp the toro, is perfection. Definitely go for the large portion you won't regret it because every single bite is heavenly. read more

Chikarashi - Definitely a to go place - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

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A pretty OK spot for poke. I'm on the poke boat. It tastes amazing and I absolutely LOVE it. I mean, raw fish and rice? That's all I need in life. After reading other reviews, I chose the Ponzu Salmon. The flavors incorporated well together but I would have to say it just wasn't mind blowing. First, the rice was too hot which in return made my salmon luke warm making it a tad difficult to taste the freshness and quality of the salmon. I was also disappointed in the rice to fish ratio - more rice than fish. All in all, it was an OK bowl. Would I come back to try it again? Probably not. read more

Chikarashi - Ponzu Salmon - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

*No bathroom *Limited Seating When my friends told me to check out a poke stop, I thought they were catching Pokemon. Thankfully that wasn't the case. Instead I got a fine Hawaiian/ Japanese Chikarashi fusion. I got the Wasabi Mayo Tuna. This dish consists of : Bluefin Tuna, Wasabi Mayonnaise, Shichimi, Shoyu Daikon. The bowl was fantastic! The tuna was fresh, well seasoned and just plain all tasty. Wasabi can be a tough flavor to master, but these guys do a great job of adding the flavor without overpowering the dish. I also want to mention that dish also had the perfect amount of ripe ginger. Lots of places mess up with their ginger, but this place was the exception. Stop by this place for wonderful Chikarashi, I've heard they're hard to come by. read more

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