I've been here twice now, mainly because I was hungry, in the area, and it looked awesome. Not because of Pokéfever that's struck NYC, I swear. The first thing you'll notice about Chikarashi is its clean, streamlined, minimalist wooden interior. Seating is a premium, so plan to take it to go. The menu is short, but what they serve is done well. Better than well, actually. It's freakin' delicious. I've had both the Ponzu Salmon and the Goma Shoyu Tuna and it's with those that I truly experienced the meaning of a well-balanced dish. The rice is served warm - not hot - and topped with the extremely coordinated collection of ingredients. The Ponzu Salmon is a perfect introductory poké for those who have never had it before but describe themselves as saying "I love sushi! Salmon rolls 4 lyfe!" The flavors are apparent, but not overwhelming. The same goes for the Goma Shoyu Tuna, but this one packs a very mild, yet smooth heat from chili oil. If you're in the mood to have a tingly palate, then this is for you. The garlic chips provide the perfect crunch of flavored texture and both bowls have had avocado so perfectly ripe that I'd hire one of the people here to pick them for me for my future guac-making. There wasn't a single question or doubt in my mind that the fish served was fresh as hell. It was beautifully tender, cut to perfect portions, and absorbed a nice amount of flavor from the surrounding ingredients. I savored every bite. Please note that it's pricey here - about $15/regular bowl after tax. Your appetite will be satisfied at best, but I highly doubt you'd be stuffed. There a large bowl option for those willing to spend closer to $20 per meal, so if you're visiting, it's worth a try. If you work at the nearby courts, this isn't the most cost-effective lunch you can order. But it sure is delicious. read more

I ordered a salmon poke ball for lunch awhile back and it was super tasty! The salmon was fresh and all the toppings I ordered came together really well. I would recommend for a quick snack or healthy meal. read more

I ate the Unagi bowl today but it wasn't that attractive... The sauce on the rice was sour, on the unagi is a bit little for me. The flavor didn't help on the Unagi... I could get something way better than it with the same price... didn't worth the money$20.. read more

Chikarashi - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

I am diggin' it. Poke bowl meets chirashi is pure genius. You get the best of both worlds: the freshness of the fish and ingredients plus flavorful sushi rice. Chikarashi offers a streamlined menu with about 6-8 different bowls. There's no "custom" option, but to be honest, that's totally fine because there are already 8 difficult choices. Beware if you have a hard time making trivial decisions. What it comes down to is: salmon, tuna, or fluke. Their most popular bowl is the Sichuan Chili Salmon. I tried a bit from my friend's bowl, and it was bomb diggity. Talk about fusion. Sichuanese + Japanese + Hawaiian, oh my. I had the Goma Shoyu Tuna, which is going to be my new addiction. There were slivers of green seaweed, which isn't for everyone, but I loved it. For a few bucks more, I opted for Bluefin tuna. It was excellent. They also have seared Bluefin Toro Suji (one of the only cooked options). And for vegetarians, there is a tofu dish, which is equally good and "just happens to be vegetarian." You can also get half Asian salad, half rice, or swap out the rice completely for salad (but why would you?). They use garlic chips pretty liberally, so be careful where you go afterwards if you don't have gum handy. Also, if you take it to-go, which is very likely since the seating is just a single row of bar seats, you may find yourself unintentionally warding off vampires in the subway and other closed spaces. I just can't wait for Chikarashi to get on UberEats for delivery. This is the kind of food I can eat every single day. read more

Soft serve ice cream inside the mini pineapple was very GOOD! I had pineapple lemon mix omg! The pineapple chunks at the bottom taste a little weird like they chopped it up with the same knife used to chop vegetables or onions. The place is small but nice and clean. Also I ate my ice cream outside when I was more than halfway done because my eyes started to burn from what was cooking in the kitchen (it's not separated). Overall good good good! read more

Chikarashi - Pineapple & Lemon mix soft served ice cream in mini pineapples - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

Refreshing. Delicious. Not heavy. But very filling. Perfect combo for lunch of you have a long day ahead. read more

Chikarashi - Bring your gf Shirley. - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

Traveling from San Francisco, I stayed a hotel, which was close by Chikarashi, and being a sushi lover and someone who's always looking to eat delicious healthy eats when available, I ate there 3 times during my trip. Here is my review: Food: The concept behind this restaurant is to take the Hawaiian poke (raw tuna marinated in soy sauce and sesame oil) and use quality sushi over sushi rice (aka chirashi). I love both so I had my expectations high going in. The first day, in keeping with my health goals, I ordered the Ponzu Salmon with wasabi ponzu sauce, avocado, tobiko (little fish eggs) with half rice (sushi) and half salad. I was blown away by the quality of the sushi rice, which was prepared perfectly. At any sushi restaurant, the thing that's the hardest to nail down is actually the rice; the quality of fish is more of a function of how much money the chef spent at the fish market. For the rice to be good, the chef has to purchase quality grain, and mix it with the precise combination of sugar, salt, sake vinegar, and then cook it perfectly, which it was. It should come as no surprise that the quality of the salmon was also top notch given the authenticity of the rice. Still, it was a bit surprising given that, one usually expect fish from a "poke" bowl, which is traditionally marinated in various sauces, to not have the best quality fish as the poor quality is easily obscured by the sauces, but it's clear to me that they're using top notch sashimi that you would expect from a place selling 2 piece salmon nigiri for $5+. The next day, my health goals were slightly diminished by the amount of drinking I did the night before, so I got the large Seared Toro Suji with rice, no salad. I actually had no idea what toro suji was, I've only had toro in its tradition sashimi form. Apparently, suji is the fatty sinew between the tuna belly muscles, and chefs typically throw it away after buying the fish because it's too chewy to serve as sashimi/nigiri. The chef at Chikarashi sears it with a blowtorch, which softens the sinew such that it basically melts similar to eating a Kobe or Wagyu slice of beef at shabu shabu (hot pot). On my last day, I ordered the tofu, which was breaded silken tofu, and it also did not disappoint. People most likely wouldn't come here for that unless they are vegetarian, but it's definitely a viable and delicious alternative to seafood. Dessert: Apparently they have the Dole Whip dessert, served either by itself or as a "ice cream float". I only know Dole Whip from outside the Enchanted Tiki Room ride at Disneyland, so after a quick google-fu, I came across this: "The Dole Whip is a pineapple-flavored soft-serve frozen dessert sold only at Disneyland, The Magic Kingdom, Disney's Polynesian Resort, at Dole's processing plant in Hawaii and also online at www.uec-hawaii.com. http://disney.wikia.com/wiki/Dole_Whip" My question is, 1.) how did they get it 2) why isn't it more readily available throughout the country, and lastly 3) how can it be considered a healthy dessert? Being made with coconut oil instead of dairy should make it a cheat, but it has only 80 calories per serving. Healthy or not? Any nutritionist will tell you that white rice mixed with sugar is not the best thing to eat, but since you can get salad and minimize the rice, you can definitely have a very healthy and delicious meal at Chikarashi. I wouldn't get tuna every day as you'd probably want to limit your mercury intake. Speaking of tuna, they somehow serve sustainable blue fin, which I didn't even know was a thing. So your conscious can also feel good when ordering the toro or the tuna bowl. Negative: I think the only negative is the lack of seating especially with the crowd of people there. With my west coast jet lag, I either had my first meal there at 11 AM or my second meal there at 2 PM, which avoids the rush, but if you get there around rush hour, seating will probably be a challenge. Overall: Usually you have to either choose a meal that is either healthy or flavorful. This is the rare instance where you can have your cake and eat it too. It's about $15 a bowl, and it may be pricey compared to other poke, but you're most likely not getting blue fin tuna or the high quality salmon that this place serves, let alone the consistency of the sushi rice. read more

Chikarashi - ponzu salmon over 1/2 salad and 1/2 rice - delicious and healthy! - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

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It's hard to find a good poke shop around NYC. Definitely excited when one opened in the vicinity of Chinatown. The space is very modern. Once you walk in, the counter is straight ahead. Everything seems very straight forward and self-explanatory. My fiancé and I ordered two regular bowls - Goma Shoyu Tuna and Wasabi Mayo Tune. I was quite disappointed with the dish. The rice was sticking to the bowl which made it quite difficult to scoop up the last few bites. The tuna were cut in odd shapes and not your usual diced square pieces. Maybe it was because I came during dinner hours and that's the leftover pieces they had, but I honestly expected higher standards than that... I have to say tho, the flavors of everything combined, was very good. I wished the fish to rice ratio was a bit more even, felt like I was eating just rice at some point. If I'm paying $13-14 for a regular bowl, I honestly expected more fish. Overall, it was good but not great. I will consider coming back if the cut of the fish changes. read more

One of the best poke places I've been to so far, but it's a little pricier than others. All the bowls I've tried were delicious, but the miso soup was a little bland and generic. I really liked the Dole Whip too, but I never tried Dole Whip anywhere else so I have nothing to compare it to. read more

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During my visit, I tried the Seared Toro Suji Pokebowl and I immediately fell in love with it! Here I am thinking, how can Chikarashi charge so much for a Pokebowl? Well, I think I know the answer.... Quality. The fish tasted really fresh and the way it was seared got my mouth watering. I found myself devouring all the fish before even getting to the rice and radishes. My second favorite thing about this place has to be their dairy-free dole whip. I recommend the Pineapple and Orange flavors. They taste really creamy and refreshing, and they make a great treat for a hot summer day. Oh and one more thing, the girls in the front taking the orders are incredibly friendly and helpful. There was really no flaw in my dining experience maybe except that fact that there is limited seating and menu options, but above all, I recommend trying this place out. Don't be alarmed by the prices. read more

YUM! First time having poke and now a fan! At first wasn't sure what to expect besides some raw fish. The store is nicely located on canal street, easy to get to by subway. The store is pretty small, no so much seating, maybe 6 stools. Feels like a small spot to grab a quick bite. Wish they could expand to have more seats! I got the chili salmon. Boy was that delicious. Excellent ratio of salmon to rice, to everything else in it. It wasn't really "chili" per say, but no complaints honestly. The small bowl runs pretty expensive, about 15. Food came out real quickl! Also got the dole whip. Reminds me of disney ahah! Not to sweet and real smooth. Prices could be better and they could work on seating, but def a fan! I'll be back. read more

Delicious poke bowls, high quality fishes and ingredients. The dessert option the dole whip is a summer favorite. Gluten free and diary free. read more

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Five stars for an awesome lunch spot!! It's a quaint spot with little seating right by canal st. They play awesome music as well. My work wife recommended it so we went for lunch. I got the number 3 and she got the number 1. We both loved our meals and they were ready so quickly! I was shocked to see that the poke in my bowl was bluefin tuna. That's a rarity in my book. We ended our meal with their acclaimed dole whip. The flavor of the day (aside from the classic pineapple) was mango. We got the swirl and it was just fabulous and so refreshing. I'll be back soon for another tasty lunch! read more

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WOULD GIVE 2.5 STARS Nice friendly service and seating, food is not impressive. First time here and kind of disappointing. I got a Sichuan Chili Salmon and a Wasabi Mayo Tuna bowl, which to be fair, were presented nicely. The fish tasted fresh but the overall ingredients did not comply with each other. The Sichuan Chili Salmon bowl had a very bland taste; the only thing I could get from it was the flavoring of the rice. The Wasabi Mayo Tuna bowl was exceptionally bitter. Portions aren't that fair for their price, especially for a poke bowl. read more

Delicious, fresh, just-right-sized lunch. #4 tuna and wasabi bowl hit the spot. If only their fish was sustainably sourced I would go more often. read more

Chikarashi - #4 tuna with wasabi, ginger, and daikon, amongst other toppings. - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

After living in New York for more than a handful of years, my expectations of what to pay for certain things has been raised, and I usually go back to SoCal thinking "Man! Everything is so cheap!" Which can be great. Or not. I fully understand higher cost of living, higher rent, etc. etc. and I'm usually completely and utterly capable of ignoring any urges to compare what I can get in NY vs LA. But man guys, I really can't shake this one. I can't say I know how much a poke bowl costs in Hawaii as I've not been there, but my first poke bowl was in LA and it was ~$12 for a giant box. It was awesome. It was delicious. The fish was really good quality. So I don't fully understand why to get a poke bowl in NY costs over $15 for half of the portions I get in LA (I'm not exaggerating). This was the dilemma I was working through when I ate at Chikarashi. It was good, not stellar, but it was good. And I was satisfied. But I was seething to myself trying to make sense/reason/work through the cost/portion difference. I love raw fish, I love bowls, I love vegetables, but to get a poke bowl in New York, not just at Chikarashi, seems to just be reserved for special occasions I think. So the poke bowls are fine here, they're fine. I can't say that my experience in LA didn't taint the missing star, but I also don't think it's special enough to warrant a 5 by NY (price) standards. read more

Chikarashi is legittttttt! I would have never discovered this place if not for the random time I was in Chinatown during lunch hours, and peaked in to find a simplistic mini oasis in the middle of Canal Street. I promptly took my fiancé back to try it out during their soft opening and we were so impressed! First of, Chikarashi is literally the Sushi Yasuda of poke. Everything from their furniture to their open kitchen screams authenticity. We saw the sushi chef pulling a gigantic whole fish into the kitchen before slicing it for the poke bowls - what??? Amazing. I had already eaten lunch so the fiancé ordered the special toro bowl ($19). They denote this item as limited availability so we were pumped to try it. We had high expectations given the price tag but these expectations were met as one of the chefs in the back took out a giant blow torch to put the finishing touches on our toro bowl. The fish - impeccable. Melt in your mouth and so fresh. The rice was 100% sushi rice - vinegar and all. At most other poke places in the city, the rice tastes like your average run of the mill jasmine rice, but Chikarashi does it the real way. No extra fluff here: you won't find loads of toppings and sauces, but you will find simple, authentic, delicious food. At over double digits a bowl (most hovered in the $14-16 range), it won't be an everyday occurrence for me, but definitely an occasional treat. Especially in the MSG and oil laden streets of Chinatown, Chikarashi is a welcome addition! read more

Chikarashi is my favourite fast casual neighborhood spot. Imagine sushi grade rice paired with sashimi grade fish so the offerings feel more like chirashi than poke. The Dole Whip float for dessert is a must and they often have uni specials!!! read more

Came here yesterday to finally try these poke bowls and boy was it good. I truly enjoyed every bite. It's a bit pricy my bowl with a drink was $24, but it's worth it. The fish was fresh, didn't taste fishy, you get enough food in the bowl and it's a great combo. So glad I tried it! read more

Chikarashi - Pure goodness, $19.95 but worth it! - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

Definitely NOT my cup of tea. This place only has pre-set poke bowls... but it would be nice if we can make our own bowls too plus they only have 6 options which is not a lot to begin with. My friend got the Goma Shoyu Tuna and I got the Ponzu Salmon. Goma Shoyu Tuna - made up of Bluefin Tuna, Goma Shoyu, Chili Oil, Nori, Hijiki, Avocado, Garlic Chips. This was really bad... the tuna was WAYYY too fishy.. didn't like it at all. Ponzu Salmon - made up of Scottish Salmon, Wasabi Ponzu, Shiso, Avocado, Tobiko, Shichimi. This is OKAY.. but the salmon didn't taste fresh AT ALL. I couldn't finish this bowl. Heads up to everyone that this place closes at 4:00 PM so if you want to try it out, get there early! Unfortunately, I will not be returning. read more

Currently my favorite Poke Bowl. Maybe a little pricier than most but, love their decor and the ambiance. Although I'm used to personalizing my bowl (a service not offered here) I've have always enjoyed their blends. Every time I come I get one of their specials. Today Santa Barbara Uni: chewy warm rice, a good amount of crunchy elements, spicy hits, citrus bursts, running yolk, ponzu & of course The Uni all combine deliciously. I've never had Santa Barbara Uni so maybe some flavors can be attributed to that regions seafood. But hands down my favorite special has been the Unagi one. Kind of broke on a hot day then get the Dole Whip. $4+ tax read more

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Fresh. Every poke place tries to emphasize this quality in their product. Chikarashi is the first to distinguish themselves with a harmonious meal instead of a muddle of ingredients thrown in a bowl. Food: The seared bluefin toro suji came correct. The bowl was simple but the quality of the ingredients elevated the dish. My first bite of the lime zest, cucumbers and vinegared lettuce made my mouth water. The bluefin toro was tender and complimented the sweetness of the soy sauce with the acidic bite from the negi. Service: The waitstaff was welcoming and helpful. I felt served. Space: Small, clean and sleek. There is limited seating and already a steady crowd flocking in. This review comes on the heels of Chikarashi's grand opening. I hope they continue to deliver excellent bowls of fun for my tummy. I'm excited to come back and try more. read more

Sichuan Sancho Chili Salmon was good! I just wished I could choose another sauce because I am not a big fan of the sauce they mixed with it. Other than that, everything is nicely seasoned and appetizing. I got a regular to share with my friend since I did not want to eat too much and was planning to just try it out. However, little did I know, I wished I got the large instead because it was so good. The salmon was freshly prepared; therefore, it tasted great. The location of the place is convenient too since it is near the train stations and tourist areas. If you're in the area, definitely recommended to give it a try! Considering the location is in Chinatown, the poke might seem a little bit pricey ($12-13) compare to all the other things in in the area. However, trust. It is worth giving a try :) read more

Chikarashi - Sichuan/Sansho Chili Salmon - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

This is their tuna poke. I almost throw up by looking it. It is fresh from the shop. Less than 20 min. read more

Chikarashi - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

Delicious poke bowls. However, I was more interested in the Dole whip, particularly the pineapple Dole whip. While I enjoyed my tuna, the Dole whip was the highlight for me. They do carry more than just pineapple flavored whips. They also have strawberry and mango, but they switch those flavors out. read more

Chikarashi - Tuna Poke bowl - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

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Venue (5/5) there are about 6 stools to sit on. In reality this venue is really be a lunch take out place. It's has an open kitchen and the chefs were dressed professionally and the owner watches to ensure his staff are hospitable and the place is clean. Food (2/5) with the help of the owner who clearly detailed the menu and helped with eagerness I chose the Sichuan salmon. He said there was a bit of spice. So I took my salmon poke to my office which was about a 15 minute walk. I opened it and my salmon as somewhat cooked, the plastic contained was steamy (hence it cooked my salmon). The ratio of my salmon was not like the pictures. More rice, little salmon, lots of greens. Service: (3/5) the owner was amazing, but his staff seemed preoccupied when he wasnt watching. The girl that gave me my food was very concerned about the pineapple ice cream drink umbrella. read more

Had the gomu shoyu something with Toro! Compared with other poke places in the city I've been to (Pokeworks, Sons of Thunder, Wisefish, Simple), definitely the BEST in quality and taste. This place is not really about the mix and match, which can be good for those who have decision fatigue. Starting with the Toro - good as it gets, sashimi quality. Combinations from their choices also perfectly complement the fish (unlike some places where it's just sesame taste). Rice is also slightly vinegared like sushi rice, unlike other places. However, it is also the priciest of all the poke places that I've been to, especially compared with other options in Chinatown. Nonetheless, worth it if you love sashimi/seafood and love to taste that umami! read more

When you work in Soho or Chinatown and don't want dumplings, where do you eat? Chikarashi of course. With spectacularly fresh ingredients, never frozen fish and food that doesn't taste like takeout, the question then becomes, what do you eat? Me personally, I'm a fan of the Goma Shoya. Holy shit is it divine. The fish melts in your mouth and the little pieces of garlic ward off any vampires that may be nearby. Frankly, the food is fancy sit-down restaurant level -- but in a takeaway box. Pro-Tip: Get the Dole Whip Float. It's awesome. read more

Chikarashi - GOMU GOMU. So god damn GOOOD. - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

This is the best thing I've eaten in NYC. I wandered in here one day and without looking at the prices, I ordered the seared Toro bowl. It's very expensive ($20), but this is the greatest fish I've had here in the US. The toro is cooked so perfectly, and it's seasoned so well, you wouldn't even know it's fish unless someone told you. It tasted like melt-in-your-mouth steak to me. It worked well with all the other condiments and the sushi rice in the bowl. I've also had the sichuan salmon bowl, which was great. The salmon was very high quality, unlike much of the salmon served at sushi restaurants here in NYC. My only gripes with the bowls is that even dine-in customers are served their poke bowl in a bowl made out of cardboard, and rice sticks like non other to these bowls. It's hard to eat every last grain of rice when so much of it sticks to these bowls. The quality of the food makes up for that, though. I've also tried the dole whip, which tastes exactly like the dole whips you'd get in HI or at Disneyland. At $4.00, they're a bit pricy, so it won't be a regular treat unfortunately. Try this place. It's the next big thing. Or maybe don't try it, so I can always find a seat there at their small counter! read more

Much needed Hawaiian "Sashimi Salad" is what this healthy destination spot is all about. 1) REQUEST Gluten-Free Soy-Sauce Option when placing your order as ALL Poké bowls are prepared using soy sauce. 2) CUCUMBER placed under sliced fish cubes help keep the hot ingredients from cooking the fish...I like that but I don't eat it because some say that Non-Organic Cucumber is best avoided. But still, it makes a good "blanket" between the Fresh Salmon and the Hot White Rice. I toss those cucumber slices away, one by one on a napkin as I devour my yummy poké bowl. 3) PAPER BOWLS are used here. Big points for that because plastic and hot contents (in this case, White Rice) do not make good bedfellows. Hats off for that one, Chikarashi! 4) REGULAR 3OZ. PONZU SALMON POKÉ - Yum,Yum, Yum! With tax about $14. Not inexpensive for a item with a very low food cost but it's hard to find food that's this healthy-ish and clean in Chinatown. So, I surrender. read more

This shop is located in a little nice spot of Chinatown, close to a train station by a couple of blocks. I had the seared toro bowl and it was amazing. I tried my friends bowls as well and loved it. Heads up they only have bottled water. Then we had the opportunity to try the dole whip both in pineapple and lemon and THEY ARE AWESOME! The price is crazy for a large bowl, I wolfed that down all by myself but the quality is excellent. The chef has fine dining experience so of course the food will be top notch. Big thanks to Selwyn for the amazing chat and dole whip (and very handsome man, hi again). Definitely would come back again for the food (and Sel lol) read more

I was exploring more unique dinner options in Chinatown area when I came across Chikarashi. NYC is in a poke-craze and this store seemed relatively new. It's a tiny place with 5-6 bar seating so it's mainly for take-out. As soon as I entered, a very friendly and helpful host greeted me and explained the menu to me, highlighting some popular menus and how all their sauces are made in-house. I decided to get the Goma Shoyu Tuna (most popular) and the Ponzu Salmon poke bowl both in large sizes to-go. They have an open-kitchen in the back where you can watch the chef make your bowls. He actually uses a scale to make sure you're getting exactly 4-oz of fish (compared to 3-oz if you order the small). I liked to see how he placed each ingredient very thoughtfully into the bowl and wasn't throwing everything on Chipotle-style. When I went home to try the bowls, they were actually pretty good! The fish was very fresh and the flavors all went very nicely together. I also actually had enough fish for every bite which is not always the case. Good portions, good prices (my bowls were $14 I believe), good taste! The only downside is that they have no seating and I can see there being long wait times when it gets busy, but maybe as time goes on they'll add seating and be better staffed. I just want to give this place a good review haha. Pro tip: ask to get both rice and vegetables. It's more filling and tastes more balanced. read more

This was my first poke bowl experience and it literally tastes as simple as it sounds-raw fish, crunchy toppings, seaweed over rice/salad. It was good and satisfying but I was not $17 impressed with the bowl. It however did inspire me to make my own at home! The location of the shop was very convenient and was a nice change of cuisine from all the chinese food in the area. Other than that, I personally will not ask to return mainly due to the price. read more

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The food at this place was so delicous! This was the first poke bowl i tried and it was great! I'm glad they finally brought poke to downtown as many poke places are midtown/uptown. Although the food was great, the portions were a bit small for what I paid for. Another big issue I faced was the fact that the place an open kitchen setup. When they were cooking the fish, the smoke went from the kitchen to the seating area where it irritated my eyes and made my clothing smell. I'll deffinently be back but maybe for a to-go order! read more

Chikarashi - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

Amazing Poke Bowls!!! And the Dole Whip was amazing, just like Disney's! Definitely coming back! read more

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a large shoyu goma bowl was $17.41 after tax priceeyyy the reg sized bowl serves 3oz of fish while the large portion has 4oz of fish. even so, idk if that justifies a lunch at almost $20 at a take out spot~ granted the food was fresh and resembled restaurant quality but for that price, i'd prob want to just hit up a restaurant for lunch~ perhaps it's the location hence the premium price.. though, maybe they should considering relocating to brookfield rather than being at the dirty streets of chinatown lol my conclusion is come if you can't live without poke for the day~ forget it if you have to take couple transfers to get to Canal st. read more

Chikarashi - Large shoyu goma bowl - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

Got the spicy hamachi and Sichuan chili salmon. Pricey side but it's aight. Nice portions good quality

Wonderful fresh bowls of food ... If you have room finish w this vegan, dairy free delicious whip! read more

Chikarashi - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

This is the best poke spot in New York City from renowned Chef Mike. The flavors are exquisite and expertly blended. Every ingredient is so fresh even down to the steamy sticky rice, sauce and tasty cucumbers. read more

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Best Poke in the city. I was first a little discouraged by the price but you can really tell the fish is fresh and high quality. The sushi rice is the best I've ever had! The Poke spot and union fare are good but Chikarashi is the best. They have 2 sizes, regular and large. The bowls are the same size but the fish portion is different. I always opt for half greens and half rice, again because the sushi rice is soooooooo good. read more