Honey Lemon Toast Looks very cute. Also tasted delicious. Black Sesame and Cream Cheese Soooo good! Black Sesame Kinako Latte (iced) I think it'll taste better hot. Hojicha Latte (hot) It came half full, not sure if this is normal. read more

Davelle - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

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I really liked the concept of this place, however their execution was lacking. When I went there at 2pm, half their menu was sold out. This food is pretty for Instagram but that's about it. We got the following: Ham and Egg - ok. Black sesame and cream cheese - lack of black sesame flavor Honey lemon -ok. Cinnamon Butter -ok. Red bean - my bread was still FROZEN Karaage - mostly breading It's sad to see that a restaurant that primarily sells toast not bake their own bread and not have the quality assurance to not serve me frozen bread. What did they do, microwave it? Lastly, you're paying 12$ for not fresh bread and a bit of cream. read more

cute, small shop that sells a lot of japanese cafe items. food tastes good but isn't mindblowing (looks very aesthetic so take a pic) black sesame toast - i prefer this over the berry one because it tastes more interesting. but truly, you are paying 12 bucks for toasted shokupan and some whipped cream cheese/black sesame paste. chicken katsu - yo i was starving so this hit but does have fried chicken + golden curry vibes fish roe spaghetti - so hungry that i ordered this and it was good, but could've done with less cream/cheese to allow the briny fish egg vibe to shine through maple latte wasn't very maple (for friend), and i just got an americano. service takes a while so try to get here earlier if you wanna try and put your name down (no res) ultra cozy place to get a coffee/small dish and chat, but prob not a must try for the food. read more

Davelle What we order: 1. Mentai Spaghetti 2. Omurice 3. Mentai Mayo Toast A popular Japanese brunch spot. You can find better omurice in [Bar Moga] and [Hi Collar] read more

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Was super excited when I heard about this place....but... I got the berries and cream toast and I have to say I feel that this place is overrated. It's nothing special or different from what you can make at home with a bit of effort. I felt like the jam became cloyingly sweet and left me feeling a little icky like how really sweet things can do to you. read more

Davelle - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

I ordered the Black Sesame Toast, Chicken Katsu, and Black Sesame Latte as well. I really liked the black sesame toast, but this place is very experience for the portion size. If you're trying to optimize your bang for your buck, go somewhere else, but if you're going for the Instagram factor and reliably good food, I would recommend. read more

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I have tried their mentaiko toast, omurice, mentaiko spaghetti & flat white coffee. My favorites were the mentaiko toast & the flat white coffee. The omurice and mentaiko spaghetti was ok, nothing special. The staff were very friendly and nice. The place is very busy w/ limited seating so you have to stand there until a seat is available. Davelle felt like a coffee shop more than a dine in restaurant. I basically ordered food in the front area, sat down, got our food, ate and left right aferwards. read more

Holy cow I can't recommend this place enough. Everything we ordered was delicious. The spaghetti was surprisingly a stand-out dish to us. It was perfectly al dente and along with the crispy, crunchy karaage, it balanced out the sweetness of our toasts perfectly. The toasts aren't only aesthetic but also so tasty. Neither one we ordered was too sweet, and I'd highly recommend trying both. The restaurant itself was very charming, and the servers are very friendly and fashionable. We waited for about 20 minutes, and it was totally worth the wait. read more

Davelle - Honey Lemon Toast, Berry and Cream Cheese Toast, Karaage Fried Chicken, Napolitan Spaghetti - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

good quality matcha. the coffee jelly is a little odd because they don't have boba straws so you have to take the lid off to eat it read more

Davelle - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

I've been going here every week for months, and the service, drinks, and food are consistently amazing. The shop is nestled away on a quieter street in LES and also carries items to purchase like Japanese cookware, pouches, incense, etc. Their variety of specialty drinks are interesting and flavorful. I regularly order the mentaiko spaghetti, the berry toast, chicken katsu curry, kaarage bento, hojicha latte, and regular drip coffee. The curry is authentic and rich, honestly one of the best ones I've tried in NY. Recently ordered the winter special (s'mores toast) which was just okay -- less on the sweet side and not as much chocolate flavor as I would have liked, but still very cute. I love all of the details that go into this small business, from the way they carefully package all of their to go meals to the hand drawn seasonal menus that rotate. Go here and you won't regret it! read more

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I was there 3 mins before opening time. The guy looked at us but kept ignoring, which I understood because we were early. Even if it was 4 mins after 9am, he continued to keep brewing coffee and set up table. We were freezing outside. He didn't apologize the fact that he was late. Then he rudely asked my friend to move so he can put up the sign. You could've apologized that they were few mins late or just tell us to come in. just be polite. Bc of this customer service, we decided to not go in anymore. When we asked for his name, he did not tell us his name. Greatly disappointed. Never going again read more

We must've done something wrong to Davelle, otherwise how could a restaurant mess up this badly? Came around 11:30 AM on a Saturday and the tables were full, so decided to order to go. At 12:15, 1. Received our initial order, they forgot the coffees, and had to ask us what drinks we ordered that they forgot; waited another 5 mins. 2. Checked our bag, we were missing the toast which we paid $10 for, had to wait another 10 mins. 3. We drove off and after checking the contents of the order, they didn't give us the chicken karaage for the curry we paid $19 for. Just rice and a pitiful amount of curry. 4. Out of principle, didn't touch the food and came back to the restaurant to get the chicken karaage, upon which they said "sorry" and gave us the chicken, not offering to re-make or heat up the rest of our food which at this point might as well have been in the fridge. The kitchen staff seemed unbothered that they fucked up an order multiple times and were playfully having a grand old time. After 60 bucks spent, I've never felt more robbed. 90 minutes after placing my order, I ended up with a noodle cake frozen into the shape of a bowl, chicken working its best to heat up a sad cup of rice/ounce of curry, and dunkin donuts quality coffee. I will never visit this establishment again. read more

what a cute hole in the wall cafe :3 we came on a Saturday a little before noon and had to wait around 25 minutes - but that wasn't really a problem we just walked around for a bit and got a call when a spot was ready. There isn't very much seating inside - only two real tables and some spots at the counter, which is where we were seated. Definitely wouldn't recommended coming with more than like 4 people, as the tables don't seem to seat more than that. The berry and cream cheese toast is really cute and yummy as well, same for the curry. Took a little bit of time for us to get our food, however they seemed busy, and we were having a good time anyways so didn't matter. Also the waiter we had was a sweetie shoutout to him whatever his name was- ur style is on point. read more

Davelle - Berry and Cream Cheese Toast & Cheese Curry Toast & Matcha Latte w/ Coffee Jelly - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

Long waits, small place and the toasts were disappointing. The drinks were meh as well. If u have time to wait and want to get that snapshot of Instagram style pictures, this is the spot. read more

Davelle is an intimate, cozy, yet comfortable little cafe/restaurant. It is such a hidden gem on the lower east side with an interesting Japanese casual food and dessert menu... I happened to stop by around 10am in the morning for a slice of Japanese-styled mentaiko (spicy cod roe) toast and a coffee. I sat on the brass-topped bar and waited for them to heat up the toast. It came out crispy on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside. The seaweed added a great savoriness to the mentaiko toast. I also had a latte, which was pretty good. I really loved the vibe in the store, and they had many other enticing options I was excited to try on the menu like the red bean toast, as well as the savory lunch options like the uni pasta and katsu rice. The service was very friendly as well, so I came back the very next day to try their natto toast, which was a hit as well! It's just the perfect kind of spot for dining solo, or with a close friend. I found the cafe to be really peaceful and great for reading a book or working on sketched while enjoying some wonderful Japanese comfort food. read more

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Loved this place ! Kame for the koffee stayed for the katsu ! Lower East side close to the metro station

There were already a couple of customers waiting outside before it was even opened. I was excited to try their toasts. I ordered honey lemon and choco banana. Both were interesting flavors, but the honey lemon was my favorite. It was soft in the middle and crunchy around the edge with hints of sweet and sour. It was not dry at all. The choco banana one was okay. I think it had too much chocolate on it, however my sister really likes it. I also ordered an iced macchiato. I will definitely come back and try the others. read more

Davelle - Honey lemon toast, choco banana toast, macchiato - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

lovely, adorable staff beautiful toast, delicious entrees, amazing black sesame latte. will always recommend read more

Davelle - Black sesame and cream cheese toast Honey Lemon Toast - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

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Cute Japenese hidden gem in LES. Came in for brunch with the Mrs and has a nice rustic and chill vibe to it. Reminds me a lot of a more lower key - Hi Collar - near St. Marks. They have traditional Japanese dishes on the menu as well as some re-invented dishes. A little bit of both which I like. Food: We got the uni spaghetti and the omu-rice as our main dish. We also got a shared red bean topped toast which was tasty as well. Not too sweet. For our drinks we both got the black sesame kinako latte which was different and executed well. Made from scratch and not oversaturated with anything artificial or sweet. You can substitue milk options which i liked. Overall everything we got was delicious. The spaghetti is a tad bit spicy but the Mrs. really enjoyed it. Omu-rice was on point with how one should taste. Summary: Everything is really cute and you could tell the Japanese staff knows what they are doing. The only chip I would give them is the presentation and execution of the dishes is a step down. A bit more on the homie side. Anyhow if you want some delicious Japanese brunch dishes, this is a great choice. read more

Davelle - Uni Spaghetti - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

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So cute and such nice staff! Tiny little place with a few tables and a bar area to sit at. Drinks were great and the toast was also great. Definitely pricey but for a once in a way experience, it was a good time! read more

Davelle - Berry and Cream Cheese Toast - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

Super cute cafe! A nice place for a drink and a small bite to eat in the morning. They serve a variety of sweet and savory toasts for breakfast, which serve well for a light breakfast. The red bean toast is delicious--I highly recommend. I also ordered the chocolate banana toast, which I would warn against. The bananas looked pre-cut, so they were browning and had a strange, almost acidic taste to them. The chocolate spread was alright (I don't think it was Nutella, but not certain), and I didn't think it would be worth trying. The cafe itself is fairly small. There are a few small tables and a handful of seats at the counter. It's nicely decorated and has a very homey feel to it. Overall, it's a nice place to grab a cup of coffee with someone! read more

Davelle is a small hole-in-the-wall Japanese restaurant tucked away on a quiet street on the Lower East Side. The food is simple but good. A friend and I ordered the cold mugifuji pork shabu-shabu and mentaiko spaghetti. The pork comes thinly sliced (I guess that's the reason the name of the dish refers to shabu shabu) and coated in an amazing sesame sauce that I wish there had been more of. There were some greens in the bowl as well that did not add much to the dish other than to bolster my delusion that I was having a healthy meal. The mentaiko spaghetti is quite good too though it is best eaten right away. We were taking our time with it and toward the end of the meal, the thick sauce had coagulated into a clumpy mess which was a shame. Service is very friendly. When I was here, it looked like there were only 2 people working - 1 front of the house who served as hostess/waitress/bartender and 1 in the kitchen. I had some trouble picking a sake and the waitress let me taste about 4 different ones before I finally found my favorite (the Nagaragawa Junmai Ginjo). I wish there were more restaurants like this in the city but it feels like they are a dying breed. read more

Davelle - Top: Cold Mugifuji Pork Shabu-Shabu; bottom: Spicy Cod Caviar Spaghetti - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

Came here on a wednesday at noon, the indoor dining is very limited -only 2 tables, so if you want a spot come at a slow time. The ambience is amazing, it has a quaint jazzy vibe. The berry cream cheese toast was SO GOOD. We also had the Davelle original curry which was 10/10. The only reason I didn't give this place 5 stars was because I had ordered an iced maple latte and they brought it to me hot, I said it was okay and asked for just a cup of ice that I could pour it over but they never gave me one. Service a bit disorganized but they were still very nice and it was probably just a miscommunication. All in all I'd come again on a slow weekday, it was a very pleasant experience with yummy food and a pleasing ambience. read more

Davelle - Berry and Cream Cheese Toast - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

KenScale: 7.75/10 A funny thing happened back in August when I secured a reservation at Davelle. A few days before I was to visit this Japanese kissaten (a tea and coffee shop that also serves curried rice, pastas and other traditional and modern dishes) with my wife Jun, I got a text message saying that the restaurant will be closed going forward. Getting a reservation through the Resy app was shockingly difficult at the time, and New York City doesn't have quite have a restaurant with Davelle's concept so I was super bummed. Fast forward a couple of months later, and when I looked up Resy again I was surprised to find that Davelle was back on the map (and there were ample seats available for reservation). I had this "now or never" mindset and hit press on the next available Saturday dinner. Since its opening earlier this year, Davelle had positive buzz with its cute space and food with understated warmth and elegance. I was in particular looking forward to trying a few dishes that I knew Jun and I would both enjoy greatly. Unfortunately, on our visit, some of the dishes on my radar were missing and others were surprisingly underwhelming. The concise menu at Davelle consists mostly of dishes with modest portions that are ideal for sharing (even the larger entrees were small in portions than I had anticipated although these all have rice or spaghetti noodles so you won't go hungry after digesting all the carbs). Among the appetizers, we were intrigued by the mentain cheese potato croquettes and found these bites to be extremely satisfying; it certainly helped that they came out hot at the optimal level so everything inside was melting in our mouth. Jun is an avid fan of fried chicken and therefore I was looking forward to trying the Japanese one (karaage) at Davelle, but it was not on the menu! As an alternative, we ordered chicken miso katsu, which was nicely battered but the chicken's flesh wasn't as juicy as we had expected. For the entrees, we ordered Davelle's "original" pork curry (which according to the menu is also gluten-free) and spicy cod caviar spaghetti. Coincidentally, two of my favorite dishes that Jun cooks at home are Japanese curry and spicy cod roe pasta. As a seasoned cook, Jun was very appreciative of the depth of the pork curry's flavor (although we both wished there were more pork and other vegetable contents) that was quite addictive. On the other hand, the spaghetti was a disappointment because it lacked the spicy kick we were both expecting; instead, the dish came out a little bit bland. Before we stepped into the restaurant, I was actually more interested in ordering the "too much" sea urchin spaghetti that seemingly became a signature dish at the restaurant, but again to my dismay it was no longer available in the menu. Our mixed experience with savory dishes was somewhat alleviated by the two small desserts we ordered. The coffee jelly and milk pudding (with a strawberry submerged in it) were both delightful desserts without being too overly sweet. While getting a reservation at Davelle has become considerably easier than the past few months, it is a tiny spot that quickly became fully packed during our meal so I highly suggest booking in advance if you are interested in checking out the restaurant. We both liked the cozy feel of a coffee shop that was not pretentious at all but had the Japanese sensibility and charm all over it. There are some sake, beer and sake-based cocktail options you can choose from to complement your meal. During daytime, Davelle becomes a coffee shop with diverse caffeine offerings. Our visit to Davelle is one of those instances where the dining experience didn't quite live up to our expectations due to the unavailability of a few dishes that we were really looking forward to trying. Before I decide to revisit Davelle, I'll probably need to know what's in their menu (the staff said the menu changes on a seasonal basis). read more

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So glad I found this small café! I came on a Saturday morning around 11:30am and the place was already packed (they open at 10am). The inside is pretty small, so I ended up getting a table outside. However, it was not an incredibly hot June morning, so there was a nice breeze which made the environment really enjoyable. Of course, along with the yummy food and great customer service. My favorite would have to be the Iced Café Au Lait w. Coffee Jelly! Mainly because I loved the coffee jelly lol. Other then that, the chicken katsu don and ham egg toast were pretty simple and good. I have to mention that their menu is extremely adorable and that's what attracted me to the café! I will definitely be back to try some of their other food items~ read more

Davelle - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

I think think the prices at Davelle are now a bit too high. When I returned for Breakfast, the prices for the toast were the same but they no longer included an egg. They no longer included the soup. Also I cannot imagine myself ever paying 16-18 dollars for Omurice (ingredients are Egg and Rice) its just too expensive. read more

We got lucky with no wait on a cold gloomy Sunday. Food came out quickly and we tried the matcha with coffee jelly, hojicha latte, dark angel, black sesame seasonal toast and pork curry with Katsu. Added on the fried veggies because I thought it was going to include deep fried lotus chips and be crispy but it's actually more of a pan fried veggie and thus disappointingly not crispy, just soft. read more

Came in around 7PM on a Thursday night with 4 of my friends - we made a reservation but it really wasn't necessary given the empty space. It is a hole in the wall so I would recommend making a reservation on a busier day like Friday or weekends. We ordered the karaage fried chicken and honey mustard to share as an appetizer. It comes with 6 pieces which was just enough to share. It was my favorite dish of the night - chicken comes out warm and nicely crisp but not overly oily and the honey mustard adds just the right touch! For entrees, I got the uni pasta, two friends got the spicy cod spaghetti, another got the mochi mochi spaghetti and another got the pork curry. I personally thought the uni pasta was just okay- I usually just like all things uni, the pasta wasn't terrible, good and al dente. The food comes quickly and the portions are on the smaller side. Food is on the Italian AmericanIzed Japanese side. No one complained about their food and there's definitely room for dessert afterwards. The space is rustic and cozy, I might return for brunch? I've heard good things about their toast specials. read more

Davelle - Karaage chicken - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

Little bit in the expensive side when you think about it but honestly it was super fun. The space s really inviting and the toast was a spectacle. Very instagrammable obviously that's what you're paying for. The berrys and cream toast was my favorite for sure! Coffee and matcha also look great too read more

Davelle - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

Cute little cafe in LES serving an assortment of Japanese-western cuisine (youshoku). Well known especially for their toast, they even boast the ownership of the coveted Balmuda toaster, which is this fancy Japanese toaster that makes toast extremely fluffy yet crispy at the same time. When you arrive, you order your food at the counter and pay immediately. The staff then came and gave us our food and drinks at our chosen seats. We ordered the omurice, loco moco, and curry cheese toast, of which I'll be commenting on the latter two. Loco Moco ($15): - Honestly, not the best. Flavor was decent and avocado was very soft, but the beef was very dry and not very well seasoned - Egg was well cooked and dressing tasted decent - Would probably not order again Curry Cheese Toast ($9): - Such an interesting idea, and very yummy! Cheese wasn't melty, but the flavor mixed well with the curry center and sweetness of the toast - A little difficult to eat, but not a problem at all for me :) - Quite filling, especially for the price! Although I wasn't a huge fan of the loco moco, I would definitely come back to try more of their assortments of toast (I have my eyes on the red bean one!). All in all, a very cozy spot to spend some time enjoying a toast and catching up with friends. read more

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the wait was kinda long but super worth it! it's a bit tiny inside, so don't expect a lot of privacy with your conversations (ie first dates and whatnot). the menu is limited, and if you want to get their more popular toasts, try to go as early as you can to avoid it selling out. i would definitely go again :) read more

Davelle - Berry and Cream Cheese Toast Black sesame and cream cheese toast Mentaiko Mayo Toast Ham Egg Toast Hoji-cha Latte Matcha Latte (Ice) - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

I was drawn to Davelle's aesthetic toast from my Instagram feed, but the star of the meal was definitely the uni spaghetti. The sauce is so flavorful, we were savoring every last bite. We also ordered the chicken katsu curry and it was surprisingly better than we expected. The curry has a tiny kick to it that made it so delicious. Of course, we ordered the black sesame and cream cheese toast. Aesthetic and flavor combination are both a 5/5. I was inspired to make my own matcha cream cheese toast at home afterwards. As for drinks, we got the matcha au lait with coffee jelly and black sesame latte. I liked how both of them were lightly sweetened and though I've had better black sesame lattes before, I still enjoyed this one. The space inside is quite tiny, so I wouldn't come here with a large group and you might have to wait. Would have been 5 stars if there was a bit more uni and if the toasts weren't as overpriced, but overall loved this meal! read more

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Went here today for some breakfast and got two toasts (the egg and ham + red bean) along with two matcha lattes (hot + iced) to go. The matcha tastes pretty high quality but I personally wished the latte was a bit sweeter. The toasts are substantial and pretty cute but feel a bit overpriced. I didn't get to try their lunch options and may visit again, but their menu feels rather limited and you may need to be in a certain mood to go. The space is very small but very cute and clean. My main qualm is just the food felt overpriced. read more

Davelle - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

A very cute Japanese coffee shop that stands apart from the many others I've been to across the country. The coffee: I had the Kyoto cold brew. It was made using the cold brew tower which brews a very clean, crisp cup of coffee that does not feel watered down compared to some other methods of getting a cold coffee. I would recommend if you like cold coffee and have never had it before. The food: I wish I were able to try more items because a lot of the menu looked really good. They have daily onigiri (rice balls) that change up. We had one with the pickled plum and one with ginger. Both were delicious. We also tried two toasts, one with berries and cream and one with Japanese curry. I really liked the curry toast. The outside is crisp but the inside stayed nice and pillowy. The curry itself was great. It tasted like many other Japanese curries I've had, but I don't have a discerning palate to say how it compares to average. The space: it is very cramped in here, but somehow that really adds to the ambiance. I feel like the tightness of New York and Tokyo or Kyoto can really line up, which it did here. Overall I feel like this coffee shop has done a great job to differentiate itself from the enormous list of coffee shops in town. I would strongly recommend coming here. read more

This charming intimate little Japanese cafe with cozy vibes makes you want to sit down and relax for hours. Small food menu and good amount variety of tea and coffee. The main reason I came here because I've been craving for Napolitan pasta since I came back from Japan months ago. It's one of my all time favorite Western-Japanese dishes, also difficult to find it in the States (unless you make it at home yourself lol) Mochi Mochi Napolitan spaghetti arrived at our table. Perfectly cooked spaghetti mixed with delicious mild spicy tomato ketchup-ish sauce. And fried egg with runny yolk on top makes everything better. Unfortunately, the portion was tiny for the price. It took me literally 3 minutes to clean the plate, maybe I like Napolitan pasta too much so I ate it too quick. Since that dish was too small and I don't get to visit New York often, the most logical thing for me to do in this situation is to eat more! So I got Davelle Original Karaage Fried Chicken. Call me fat. Chicken was perfectly crunchy on the outside, juicy and flavorful on the inside. Nothing spetacular but still very tasty. Overall, pricey. You don't get as much food for the price you pay but definitely worth the visit to try authentic Napolitan spaghetti and this place nailed it. Sure, I complained about the price but I will definitely come back again to try other food and drinks on the menu. EDIT: For some reason I wasn't aware that Davelle is a no-tip establishment. I paid everything with cash and extra tip normally, handed the money to the lady at the counter but she didn't say anything to me lol. read more

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Okay, definitely an authentic Japanese joint which I have fallen in love with..and will be back for dinner. I came for lunch and ordered their katsu curry. The chicken was crispy and hot, curry steaming, and rice was well.. it's rice. I wanted to try a lot more things on their menu but due to limited space allotted in my stomach I'll have to come back. read more

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Food poisoning from the uni pasta. Think the uni was briney and tasted "off" but it didn't occur this was the cause until our stomachs reacted poorly later. read more

The toast and the pasta were yummy. It's a cute place for food pics. The matcha was delicious read more

Davelle - Jam and cream cheese toast/ matcha lattes - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

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Chill weekend brunch spot. Everything about this little place is adorable. Service and food were top notch read more

Davelle - Curry Rice - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

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This is not really a restaurant so much as a cafe with amazing food and excellent service (please remember to tip as the staff will deliver your drinks and food to you at the tables) so please plan ahead if you want to grab a bite here, as it can get crowded remarkably quickly. My friend and I popped in here on Saturday around 12:45, and within an hour, the place was packed with people angling for a table. I had the chicken katsu don bowl and the matcha latte. The matcha latte was a sizable and very light drink. The bowl was a really good portion for a single person, loaded with soft egg and delicious katsu. I polished it off instantly, and for the price and quality, it'll definitely feel justifiable. read more

Davelle - chicken katsu don bowl and matcha latte - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York