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8 years ago

Good neighbor good place on the upper west side. If you have Ben to Bennihanna, think that, a playful chef cooks your meal in front of you with fanfare. While I was there, 5pm on a Wednesday, the two tables they had going were kids birthday parties. I stayed at the bar. They have a happy hour from 5-7:30pm, and the bartender Liza was great. Mixed a great cocktail of the month, Apple vodka with fresh lime and another fruit juice. The suggestion of bbq duck bun was spot on, crispy duck with a super soft bun and pickled vegetables. I also had the peach marinated ribs, request slow cooked so the meat just fell off the bone and the barbecue sauce was sweet with the peach but tangy with a light vinegar. Good place, more adults later in the evening, will definitely return. read more

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Ainsley E.

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Went here based on the positive reviews. The interior of the restaurant and presentation of the food was nice. The lunch special prices were unbeatable but I'm afraid the food must also take a hit in quality. I can't speak for the hibachi meals which seem to be a big draw here, but the sushi lunch and chirashi my partner and I had were pretty gross. My chirashi had a ton of barely-edible filler seaweed and some sort of nest made with radish maybe(?) confusingly taking up space, a decent portion of fish, but I'm not sure it was really sushi rice. My plate smelled like a fish tank and my fish did *not* taste or smell fresh. I was really disappointed. The service was friendly but slow and there were few parties seated in the restaurant. Big miss for me here as all the other food we'd tried during our trip to NYC was great. I'm just glad it didn't cost an exorbitant amount or I'd be even more upset. read more

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David C.

Ainsley, it sounds like you might've caught us on an off day and I…

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Carol D.

2 years ago

Food was great The chef was entertaining But we had a 7:30 reservation and we're not seated until 8:12 and then waited another 15 minutes before chef arrived. They ate short of staff on the chef end. Need to fix this issue. read more

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Sonia L.

2 years ago

I can't lie, this might've been the worst meal I ever had in nyc. Nasty sushi, like super bad

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Will J.

3 years ago

Flame is a phenomenal hibachi restaurant on the upper west side in the Manhattan Valley neighborhood. I had the Hibachi Steak and my wife had the hibachi lobster tails. All of the food had great flavor and it was cooked to perfection. The hibachi menu is pretty standard with steak, chicken and seafood. They also offer several sushi options and appetizers. The ambiance is really on point and very sophisticated. The service was impeccable. read more

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Sylvia S.

Hi Will, It's always a pleasure to hear from happy customers like…

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Bryan S.

2 years ago

Amazing place, amazing staff. Well worth the money and time to visit. Great atmosphere and gordon the chef only add to the amazing vibe, the food is cooked right in front of you and they even do tricks with the food, and you get free karaoke as well. Would highly recommend if you are in the area with a group of friends. We will definitely be back !! 10/10 read more

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Jamie M.

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I can never say I've been to a bad hibachi restaurant and Flame certainly has not changed my mind! Flame is a great family friendly location on the upper east side. Its even walking distance from the Natural History Museum (if you don't mind walking 15 minutes). Their vegetarian options are plentiful and they have great discounts and coupons that make the experience even more affordable. All of the chefs have their own styles and sing their songs of choice! It's quite fun seeing the different performances going on all at once. Nevertheless, each table is spread apart at a good distance so you don't hear too much of what's going on at your neighbor's table! Flame does hibachi great and has incredible dumplings and other side dishes as well. I hope to eat there again in the future. read more

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There are three critical things that makes a Hibachi spot a good Hibachi spot: the show/tricks, the chef, and the food. Flame has all three nailed down PLUS great drinks! The chef was really nice and funny, he loved to sing. He ended his time with us by singing "I want it that way" by the Backstreet Boys, which was really funny to capture on Snapchat, and just great for memories. He also did a great show and was really fun when he was gave us Sake shots! I ordered a Tokyo Royale drink which had champagne and blackberry liqueur, and it was to die for. I also had the chicken hibachi with white rice - it was pretty good! They took some time making my drink, I think the first time they forgot to put the order in. It was my friend's birthday, so they brought out ice cream for her and sang happy birthday! Overall, I would go again. It was a nice environment and just fun to be around. Pro tip: if you go with a big crowd, bring cash! They have a four card maximum! read more

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Thanks for the feedback Renee!

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Ruthanne R.

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Well, that was really fun. The sushi is good quality, the facility is clean, and the staff is friendly and polite. It wasn't the best we've had, but it was solidly good. Fair warning: the gong and screaming took me a little by surprise. It's a hibachi grill thing, apparently, but it can be startling. read more

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David C.

Hi there Ruthanne. Thanks for your feedback. Glad to hear you enjoyed…

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Coco L.

5 years ago

This review is for the management, not the food. I unfortunately did not get a chance to try the food. I hate giving bad reviews on Yelp, and consider myself a pretty flexible customer. That being said, the experience I had with the management at Flame was incredibly rude, dismissive, and scolding. TL;DR: Was not able to physically get to the restaurant in time for my reservation because of holiday street closures/police blockages, and was charged a no-show fee of $140. After three tries of trying to get a manager to call me back, she rudely told me it was my fault for not canceling the reservation or making it in time for the reservation, even though I had called the host. I had a reservation for 7 people the night before Thanksgiving. Flame's reservation policy is no shows will be charged at $20 per person. When I made the reservation there was no indication from the restaurant that I should allow extra time to get there because of road blockages. Flame is right by the Museum of Natural History, so on Thanksgiving Eve police had blocked off all roads and walkways because of the crowds coming to see the balloons be blown up for the Thanksgiving Day Parade. We could not PHYSICALLY CROSS THE STREET TO GET TO THE RESTAURANT. The only way to get across the street would be to walk all the way down to 72nd St and come back up. I called the host about 30 minutes before our reservation to let them know we are having trouble getting to the restaurant because of the street closures. The host was very understanding, telling me that he himself was late to work because of the all the blockages. Unfortunately he could only hold the table for 15 minutes, which would not be enough time for us to make it. I asked if I could cancel the reservation and he said he would try. The day after Thanksgiving, I was charged a no-show fee of $140 ($20 per person). I immediately called the restaurant to see if the charges could be dropped. I spoke to a hostess, who was very understanding but ultimately could do nothing. She told me she would leave a message for the manager who would call me back. I didn't receive a call back. I called again two days later, and happened to speak to the same hostess. She was surprised I called again because she thought that the manager had called me back. She again took my number and told me she would leave a message for the manager. I didn't receive a call back. I called again some days later and finally spoke to the manager. I explained the unusual situation and how I tried my best to make the reservation on time. She was detached, immediately dismissive, and NOT understanding at all. She BLAMED ME, telling me I should have canceled the reservation if I wasn't going to make it, (even though I called and tried) and said it was restaurant policy to charge for no-shows. She dismissed how hard it was to get to the restaurant that day. She denied knowing about other times I called and DIDN'T EVEN LOOK UP MY RESERVATION to confirm any of the details. I called Yelp Reservations, and they told me that I have to take it up with the restaurant. I tried filing a dispute with my credit card, but because the reservation was made through Yelp Reservations, my credit card spoke to Yelp and not the restaurant. I now have to pay $140 for an unfair no-show. read more

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Stacie L.

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3 years ago

I had a great birthday here. They were able to accommodate my allergy. Definitely a nice hibachi spot on the UWS.

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Keli T.

4 years ago

The manager misled us with the menu and threatened to call the cops on us even though we were willing to pay. They charged us for something that we didn't order and refused to come to a medium. The manager treated us as if we were incompetent and timed us for paying the bill. read more

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Sylvia S.

Hi Keli. We do apologize for the inconvenience. We would like to…

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Came here on a Saturday night for dinner while visiting NYC over the weekend. Our friend found this place on yelp; given the reviews were not bad, we decided to give this place a try. Unfortunately, the food was just... not great. For starters, we got the green onion pancake and salmon carpaccio. Both of them are pretty decent compared to the rest. We also ordered Uni and Toro ($10 per piece). The uni was pretty good, but the Toro was terrible. My boyfriend and I are big sushi fans and eat Omakase regularly, so we know what Toro is supposed to taste like. Instead of toro that is fatty and melts in your mouth, this one is so chewy I thought I was eating bad overcooked beef tendon. It was so chewy I ended up have to swallow the whole thing with water as if I was taking pills. We informed the waiter that it tasted really bad, and his response from the chef was that they recently switched suppliers? Well, I'd recommend switching suppliers again. We also got the pad Thai which is decent (but not great) and the oink oink fried rice. The fried rice honestly tasted really weird because it was trying to be healthy but it was also super oily. Overall, pretty disappointed and don't recommend to anyone. read more

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Alexa K.

3 years ago

Food was delicious and the guy who cooked our dinner was so, so fun! The vibes at Flame are great-- fantastic place for a birthday or group dinner. Our actual waiter didn't really check back once our chef started, but besides that, everything was great!! read more

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Diana V.

Elite 23

4 years ago

Great food! Friendly staff! Good drinks! Margaritas! Funny chef! They have outdoor dining! read more

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David C.

Hi Diana! Thank you so much for your review! Glad you had a great…

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I came here to grab dinner, but wound up leaving after just getting a drink and edamame. I was going to get dinner, but after my drink and appetizer were served in plastic/styrofoam, I decided to go somewhere else. The drink was decent, and it was very small for a $12 cocktail. I took a picture of their special that they were having, but it didn't apply to drinks other than wine and beer. The service was nice and it was very clean. read more

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Adrian J.

5 years ago

Absolutely Amazing That's it, AMAZING No other words describe it Probably one of the best sushi places in New York read more

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Melanie B.

Elite 22

4 years ago

Amazing food and pretty fast service. Great outdoor seating. Did the hibachi here and really enjoyed it! We came here a couple of times and went here the other day for dinner. We had dim sum, hibachi noodles, and the shrimp avocado roll. Highly recommend!! read more

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Rocco H.

4 years ago

Hibatchi! Hi-level. No bar scene. Could be better service.. but clean and good food Will go again read more

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Christian C.

Elite 22

5 years ago

I can only speak from a takeout point of view (I will add to this review when I dine in). I called over the phone and woman gladly took my order. I showed up in person to pick up my order and the host was very kind and my food was ready on time. The sushi was fresh, rolled well, and everything I expected! They have a very nice indoors seating area and will definitely come back some time to dine in. read more

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Lhak D.

3 years ago

First of all I would like to Thank the staff of Flame restaurant. Everyone of them were super friendly and the service was excellent! Me and my fiancé had an amazing time there. I took him for a Hibachi lunch for his birthday and I was so delighted and touched by the amazing gesture from the staff. They sang a birthday song for him which was really sweet. My fiancé thoroughly loved the food, staff and the restaurant. Thank you all once again and we will definitely visit again. Keep up your excellent service! read more

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Dear Lhak, thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a…

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Came here for dinner on a Saturday night with a group of 6. The service at this place was the only plus point. The food was almost aggressively bland. We all mostly got the hibachi dinner meals and they were all tasteless and boring. The chicken was super dry. To top it all off the prices were incredibly high for what you're getting, especially considering we weren't even sitting at a hibachi table. I would advise everyone to steer clear of this place as literally every other Asian restaurant I've been to in New York City has been better. read more

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Denise S.

5 years ago

Flame upper west side was good overall but here is why we are only giving them 3 stars: Food: good overall and a nice variety. We went for hibachi for a table of 10 and were told that we only have 2 hours (until 6pm) for dinner. The appetizers and meals were well cooked and seasoned - not too dry or overcooked. They even have a kids menu which is great. If you want noodles or fried rice, that is at an additional as it not included in the price of the main hibachi course. The only dessert they offer is strawberry ice cream. They do have a decent selection of sake. The chefs are entertaining and Alejandro was great! Service: easy to make reservation and they required a credit card at the time of reservation to hold the table of 10. Not sure if it is a common practice or if was because it was Mother's Day weekend. When we checked in, they repeated that we have until 6pm before the next reservation which we acknowledged. Our first waiter was great and before we paid, a different waiter took over and we were not sure what happened to our first waiter nor did anyone say anything. After we paid, a woman came over to tell us that we have to leave - it was only 5:40pm and we just got sake. We were really shocked and disappointed as it was clearly not 6pm and we were still finishing our sake. We told her that we would leave as soon as we finish our sake and it was not 6pm yet. Cleanliness: the bathrooms were not cleaned as there was dirty tissue paper and water on the only working bathroom stall and on the floor of the ladies room. ADA: we had a couple of elderly folks in our party and the bathrooms were in the basement down a long, narrow staircase- they chose to not use the restroom since they would have had go down and up the stairs and it was not convenient for them. Overall, we had a nice time and food was good but the service and experience did not live up to other reviews- we were treated just like a number- rushed in and out. We will likely not return due to the way we were treated. read more

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So good! Came here for the happy hour apps. Be sure to sit at the bar, you can only get them there. The bartender was on his first day but super nice and attentive. We ordered the bbq duck buns, pork buns, chicken satay, shrimp dumplings and fried pork dumplings. The pork dumplings were probably the most pedestrian of the lot, the rest was really good! Always love a good dim sum meal for a decent price! read more

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Pros: 1) great lunch specials; 2) fresh food; 3) yummy rolls; 4) beautiful place and decoration Cons: 1) different price for specials for delivery option and if you eat in the restaurant. read more

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I was so surprised, impressed and appreciative to find such a gem in the upper west side. I don't expect much of Asian restaurants in upper Manhattan and I definitely (I confess) do not expect much at all in terms of dining out options in the UWS. I browsed the menu and saw a boat load of options and thought of items I could order that is hard to mess up/hard to not go wrong. Well I started with the Grilled Chinese Chicken salad with Napa cabbage, carrots, sesame, peanuts - there was a generous portion of chicken. This pleased my taste buds and I instantly was optimistic about the rest of the meal. Next I got Crispy Duck Buns with Scallion, cucumber, housemade hoisin - 2 buns come in an order. The buns (which I call Pac-Man buns) were bigger than what I've seen previously. And I loved it! The duck was meaty and crispy at the same time and full of flavor! Finally my carb overload - the Oink Oink Fried Rice! Definitely felt like a pig after eating this but a happy one! Black rice, shishito pepper, carrot, green peas, pork belly, bacon, Chinese sausage, egg, scallion. Just yum! Too bad they only had strawberry ice cream for dessert but also a blessing in disguise- I exceeded my calories for the late dinner. I'll be back another time and look forward to trying other dishes on the menu and hopefully dessert. Amazing - definitely worth a visit! Great for groups too! read more

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I came to Flame with my friend for dinner on a Friday around 6pm. We had a reservation which was not really needed for the non-hibachi tables. Service was fantastic! We got our orders taken and food brought out asap which was nice without feeling pressured to order quickly or leave the restaurant. For food we ordered the crystal shrimp dumplings and BBQ duck buns for an appetizer. The shrimp dumplings were amazing with a really tasty sauce and they came very warm with a generous piece of shrimp. The duck buns had a great filling and the bun overall was good except perhaps the top of it was a bit dry (not a make it or break it thing for me). For the entrees I got a classic rainbow roll with miso soup and my friend ordered the drunken noodle. The miso soup was very good and came with good pieces of seaweed and tofu. The rainbow roll was frankly not the best I have had, the flavor of the fish was not that mind-blowing and the pieces themselves were small. To be fair though there were giant pieces of crabmeat inside the roll which I guess made up for it. My friend really liked his chicken drunken noodle which I did not try but it smelled amazing. Overall the service was great, the ambiance and location were nice, and the food was good. I suspect this place is famous for the hibachi so I will come back next time to give that a try since it seems to be their specialty (it also smelled delicious and seemed very fun!) read more

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Sabrina F.

3 years ago

The sushi rolls are great and fresh so always in point. The shumai lacks a lot it used to be amazing and now they limited the shumai to 4 pieces and tasted burnt so meh not great. Drinks are great. Vibe is always mellow and nice dim lighting and when sitting for hibachi it's always entertaining. Service is great as well no complaints read more

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Isabella B.

5 years ago

Disappointing- We got there early and saw the chefs doing their thing singing, making huge explosions of fire, putting on a big show..we were so excited to get seated. That's where it ended. I didn't get my appetizer or salad, but they brought my husband his soup. No show for us, he made a flaming onion volcano he couldn't start, he tossed an egg in his hat. Didn't say anything while he was cooking, not even the clanging of the spachelor, we could here from every other table. The food tasted good, but when you pay for hibachi, you expect to be entertained. Lucky tip is automatically added to check, they would have got $2 for my drink that was the only good thing about our experience read more

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My friends and I walked into Flame hoping to try their hibachi experience. Unfortunately, we had not made a reservation and could have dinner at one of the hibachi grills. We ended up trying items from their non-hibachi menu, and overall, I would say it was an average experience. We started off with the braised duck mini tacos, and the duck meat was quite tender and well-seasoned. The only aspect that I would have changed would have been to make either the duck crispier or make the taco shell firmer/crunchier in order to offset the filling. Otherwise, I thought it was a solid appetizer. For my main entree, I got a whole, deep-fried fish with tamarind sauce. The plating of the fish was unexpected: instead of the whole fish coming entirely intact, there were fried chunks on top of the remaining fish head/body. I thought the tamarind sauce had a good combination of tart and sweet flavors, but I was disappointed that the fish was otherwise unseasoned. The parts of the fish that were uncovered by sauce were completely bland. If i went back to Flame, I would definitely try the hibachi grill-the people who were there at dinner seemed to be enjoying themselves greatly! read more

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100 W 82nd St
New York, NY 10024
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Hours

What time does Flame open?

Flame opens at 12:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Flame close?

Flame closes at 10:30 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Sun 12:00 PM - 10:30 PM

Payment methods

Does Flame take credit cards?

Yes, Flame takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Flame have catering options?

No, Flame does not have catering options.

Does Flame have a drive thru?

No, Flame does not have a drive thru.

Does Flame have a happy hour?

Yes, Flame has a happy hour.

Does Flame serve alcohol?

Yes, Flame serves alcohol. Full Bar

Indoor Amenities

Does Flame allow dogs?

Yes, Flame allows dogs.

Does Flame have TVs?

Yes, Flame has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Flame have bike parking?

Yes, Flame has bike parking.

Does Flame have outdoor seating?

Yes, Flame has outdoor seating options.

Does Flame have parking?

Yes, Flame has parking options. Street Parking

Other Amenities

Is Flame wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Flame is wheelchair accessible.

Does Flame have free WiFi?

Yes, Flame has free WiFi.

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Specialties

Hibachi, sushi, dim sum: Asian cuisine has a lot to offer, and at Flame, we're offering it all. Located in Manhattan's Upper West Side, we are bringing the unique group dining experience of hibachi to the Big Apple seven days a week. This is a place of celebration that combines cooking and performance to create cuisine that's flame-cooked right before your eyes. In addition, we also serve a variety of other Asian dishes including sushi and house-made dim sum as well as specialty cocktails designed by celebrity mixologist Jason Walsh. And while a dining experience at our restaurant is one you don't want to miss, we have convenient online ordering and delivery services available for you to bring the flavors of our kitchen right to your home.

History

Established in 2016.

Flame opened in 2016 to bring New York City the greatest cuisines and techniques that Asian cultures have to offer. We specialize in hibachi, but we have sushi and a variety of other Asian dishes available, too. We even have specialty cocktails designed by celebrity mixologist Jason Walsh that will pair perfectly with your meal.

Meet the Manager: Silvya S.

As the General Manager of Flame, Silvya loves nothing more than the energy of a packed house: Seeing hibachi chefs chopping and flaming on the grill, guests watching in delight, and people coming together over good food and drinks. It's why Flame opened in the first place -- that and to bring the best flavors of Asia to NYC.

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Ask the Community - Flame

Is a non hibachi table just as atmospheric to celebrate a birthday? (We prefer the non-hibachi menu.)

We had a booth in the back of the restaurant and it was cozy. No chef but the service was good and the ambiance was nice. Our sushi was delicious.

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Hi online there is a hibachi brunch menu on saturdays and Sunday's but when I called the restaurant they said there is no special brunch menu at the hibachi tables. Please let me know if this is correct. If there is one what time is it offered?

Hey Rebecca! We do offer brunch specials on Saturday and Sunday from 12 - 3 pm. Our brunch specials are only at the regular dine-in tables and the bar. We don't have brunch specials for the hibachi grill tables.

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How many people can sit at the hibachi table?

I believe it's either 8 or 10 ppl that could fit at the table

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Do they serve alcohol along with the hibachi food? If so is the drink menu extensive?

Yes they serve alcohol. The bar is cheaper during happy hour, but the drinks are reasonably priced for NYC.

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Are all the tables hibachi or do I have to request to have a hibachi table?

Not all the tables are hibachi - there are regular tables and booths in the back. But they do ask if you want hibachi or not when you walk in!

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Do we have to make reservations ? If no how long is the wait time

Yes it is recommended that you do.

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Is this wheel chair senior citizen friendly? Stairs or elevators? Bar stools or regular height chairs? hours of operation?

They are wheelchair friendly. They have a ramp. Bar area is high chairs and tables, main dining area is regular height chairs. Hours of operation are listed on their site : http://flamenyc.com/

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Varun R.

Elite 24

183

3 years ago

My friend and I discovered this gem after a long day in the park, and we were pleasantly surprised by the quality of the food and service. Though we didn't have reservations, we were quickly seated at the bar, which suited us just fine. As sushi enthusiasts, we were excited to try out their offerings and ordered a glass of wine each for happy hour, followed by our main dishes. I can confidently say that the quality and value of the sushi at this establishment is unmatched in Manhattan, and I've tried my fair share of sushi places in the city. For appetizers, we opted for the Sashimi Ceviche, which was exceptionally fresh, with all the flavors coming together seamlessly. Additionally, the Black Sesame Tuna was an absolute standout, with its perfect texture and melt-in-your-mouth freshness. As for our main course, we ordered the Trio Sushi Mix Platter, which was one of the best items on the menu. Each piece of fish was an absolute delight to savor, and we could tell that it was incredibly fresh. The quality of the fish was exceptional, and we couldn't have been more satisfied. Aside from the food, the service was top-notch. The staff was attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable about the menu. They also offered helpful suggestions, which made our dining experience even more enjoyable. In summary, we highly recommend this place to sushi lovers, as they offer the best value for their sushi in the city. We will definitely be returning, and bringing more of our friends along for the exceptional sushi and top-notch service. read more

AidenAlan C.

8 years ago

Terrible experience, so disappointed. We came for my daughter's 13th birthday - she was waiting a long time to come here - and it was horrible, except for our lovely waitress (wish I got her name). We are familiar with the restaurant and know that it caters to families, parties, and can be crowded and noisy. We didn't have any unrealistic expectations in that regard. However, they placed us in the glass enclosed room across from a party of about 12 unsupervised 10 or 11 year-old kids (who arrived after we did), who proceeded to scream, throw food, run around. SO loud my daughter and her 2 friends couldn't even talk and we were all so distracted by the kids that we barely could focus on our chef. I complained to the front hostess, who said that it was a busy place and apologized, but near the end of our meal, two different servers and a chef came over to us and apologized profusely, so clearly they knew this was out of the ordinary and an issue. One server said she even tried talking to the parent of the kids, who was in the other room. The food was fine - I didn't have the noodles but our guests said they were excellent, the chef barely did any tricks except flipping food once in our mouths, doing a cool egg toss thing, and making the fire volcano with the onions. I guess I expected more there. We ate as fast as possible and got out. The manager (?) apologized as we left, and said he'd offer a discount next time we come, but my daughter's birthday was already ruined to the tune of $200++ dollars. We won't go back. read more

Irish S.

2 years ago

Dining at Flame on the Upper West Side was an absolutely fantastic experience from start to finish. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with warm hospitality and seated at one of their lively hibachi tables. The atmosphere was energetic yet comfortable, perfect for both groups and intimate gatherings. The highlight of the evening was undoubtedly the hibachi experience itself. Our chef was not only highly skilled but also incredibly engaging, turning the meal preparation into a true performance. He effortlessly flipped, chopped, and seared each ingredient right in front of us with precision, all while cracking jokes and keeping the entire table entertained. It was clear that he took pride in both his culinary expertise and his ability to create a memorable dining experience. Beyond the entertainment, the food itself was exceptional. The ingredients were noticeably fresh, and the flavors were rich and well-balanced. The perfectly grilled steak was tender and juicy, the shrimp had a wonderful smoky char, and the fried rice was flavorful with just the right amount of seasoning. The portions were generous, ensuring we left completely satisfied. Overall, I cannot recommend Flame enough. Whether you're looking for a fun night out with friends, a unique date night, or a lively family dinner, this place checks all the boxes. The combination of top-tier food, excellent service, and an engaging dining experience makes it a must-visit spot in NYC. I'm already looking forward to my next visit! read more

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We came to Flame Hibachi to celebrate my friend's birthday and had a great time! The ambiance was very chill and relaxed--it almost felt like we had a private room since the restaurant wasn't packed, which made the experience even more enjoyable. Our chef was enthusiastic, friendly, and super entertaining--he even sang Happy Birthday, adding a personal touch to the celebration. The shrimp tempura and California roll sushi were fresh and delicious. My friend and I ordered shrimp and scallops--perfectly cooked and full of flavor, with just the right amount of seasoning (no soy sauce overload!). Our other friend ordered the salmon and steak hibachi combo, and all of us enjoyed the flavorful sautéed vegetables. The strawberry lemonades were a hit too! The only downside was the automatic 20% gratuity added to the bill, which we would've preferred to handle ourselves. Still, the overall experience was fun, flavorful, and memorable. read more

telco h.

137

9 years ago

Not a food place. It's arguably not even a restaurant as all of the hibachi meals are sauced and cooked the same. It is a wonderful place for children's birthdays if you get lucky. Onion volcano, tossed food, etc. We didn't. Inexperienced chef misassembled the onion volcano and hit our child in the eye with the food. Management was... unimpressed, "we throw food, sometime it get in eye." Every single dish we had was overcooked as the chef would first give a taste and ask if it's ready and fully cooked, THEN he would add the sauce and cook it some more. So, you aren't going to have a culinary experience. Sometimes, it is a little better, sometimes worse, but it's not really a dining destination. If you are looking for a fun place with a 2/3 (we have been 3 times) chance that your kid will get entertained for a reasonable price, try it. read more

Diana T.

186

9 years ago

The experience was good, we sat at the bar and had drinks while waiting for our reservation, my favorite was the taste of Asia. Employees were great and always kept us informed as we waited. When we sat our experience at the hibachi table was a good one as well, our chef was funny and kept us entertained. As for the food I wasn't impressed. We ordered soup dumplings which were lacking soup. It was cool that they were rainbow colored, again adding to the experience. The fried rice and sushi wasn't anything special either but their protein was good as I got steak and shrimp. The stars were mainly given for the experience and great service. I would go back but not eager to do so. read more

Jeremy D.

8 years ago

This has to be one of the worst restaurants I've ever walked into him. Owner I found to be one of the most morose people ever. I asked politely if there was gluten in the sushi said we only have gluten free soy sauce. After asking a little longer it became clear that he wouldn't say the sushi with gluten free just that it was only fish. And he wanted to know why I thought they'd be gluten in raw fish. In any case the restaurant was dirty smells like a cheap bar and we left maybe it was just a bad day. read more

Danny C.

10 years ago

Flame is lit. Flame is perfect for any outing, whether you're on a date or having fun with a group of friends or family. The food was amazing. We had the hibachi sea bass, hibachi porterhouse, hibachi shrimp & scallop. The sea bass was like butter and the porterhouse was diesel! The shrimp and scallop was great as well. Our hibachi chef Roni was exciting, fun & friendly. He made sure everyone and everything was well. My group and I had a great time. read more

R D.

8 years ago

Be very careful! I cancelled a reservation 24 hours in advance then called day of to follow up was told was ok all cancelled. But now I see I am charged for no show one week later! Called manager was useless told me to call Yelp nothing they can do I have contacted the BBB and multiple agencies. Watch out for this place. i will now be trying to resolve with yelp for an unauthorized charge read more

Amy H.

4 years ago

We made a reservation 2 weeks in advance for our daughter's birthday (a party of 8 people) and even gave our credit card information to hold the table. When we arrived this evening, they not only said that they didn't have our reservation and couldn't seat us, but they were also quite rude and unapologetic. read more

Julia W.

1 year ago

our server and chef were top tier. such lovely staff. so entertaining and polite and welcoming. the food is delicious - fresh seafood, super succulent rib eye. you HAVE to get the fried rice. I'm not usually a fried rice girl but that stuff was addictive. read more

Sheila K.

7 years ago

AMAZING!!! From the reservation process to the bar to the main event (the hibachi grill and chef entertainment)... this place was incredible! We loved everything and will be back next year for our annual trip to NY! read more

Lara G.

8 years ago

Great food, good service and fun atmosphere. I have been there with my family a couple of times and always had a good time. Never tried the food show they offer, but I plan on doing that soon read more

Jane S.

8 years ago

This place is a real show. The chef knew what he was doing like 100% and his tricks were where awesome. The fried rice was good. The sushi was super good Coming back. :) read more

Nan L.

10 years ago

This place is amazing.The food was delicious and the staff were friendly. I enjoyed my evening at Flame! I recommend other people to come and try the food! read more

Asya B.

5 years ago

Food was really good but the service was not that good. The wait staff isn't very attentive and they kept bringing everyone the wrong orders

Tessie A.

2 years ago

My review stands as is....want my money back... period. It is what it is. I was asked to review, and that is what I did. read more

Polly F.

4 years ago

Love their sushi, one of my favorites in the area. I love their drinks too. Nice waiters as well. Thank you!

Tatiana W.

10 years ago

The service was not what I expected from a place like that. I will not be going back to this place.

Irish M.

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438

8 years ago

Four stars was for the food and not the performance. I have seen better performance in Benihana's.

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Suma Sushi

3.3

(172 reviews)

* "The Japanese restaurant was so good and delicious.everything was delicious. The inside is cute.read more

This is an excellent Japanese restaurant that I went almost every other day while living in…read moreMorningside Heights. Definitely go for the lunch bento box with salmon/shrimp lunch special and the SASHIMI LUNCH! They are the best!!! As for sushi, the yellowtail/whitetail scallion is usually the best. And choose the miso soup when asked "soup or salad" -- their miso soup is the best I have found in NYC.

Kansha

4.6

(16 reviews)

Phenomenal food, although the service can take a while. The combination of peruvian and japanese…read moreflavors takes both cuisines to the next level.

Finally got to try our Kansha! It's been in the neighborhood for a little over a year so relatively…read morenew. We went after an event at the Guggenheim museum and I was craving sushi. That's seriously the only food I am craving now. When we got there, the restaurant itself is very small, there are only no more than 10 tables fitting 2 persons inside and a few tables outdoors. There is a staircase with upstairs that is the Omakase (which is only open on Wednesday through Sat) and it is a pre-fixe menu. We stayed downstairs and ordered a la carte. First, I have to note that it ended up being a very busy evening. There was only 1 server who was managing about 6 tables plus a few take out orders. He was definitely swamped. It took us over 20 minutes to take our order as he was running around busy! We ordered several dishes to share for app: Shishito peppers, rock shrimp, and the edamame. Loved the shishito peppers which had an amazing sauce on top! And the rock shrimp was good too, but too much breading. For our mains, we ordered the seafood soup and the black cod to share and the shrimp tempura roll (only cooked sushi option!) The seafood soup was absolutely delicious! So flavorful. However the shrimps in there were so small, with the exception of 1 huge shrimp. Overall, we really had a good experience. I would definitely return to try more of the sushi as it looked so fresh. However definitely recommend they hire more servers to help out.

Naruto Ramen

3.7

(1.1k reviews)