Vibe/ambiance: local Japanese izakaya Service: standard Reservation: walked in Items ordered: spicy beef udon: so warming and chewy udon noodles spicy miso ramen: 7/10; seafoody flavor read more

The ambiance was good. The sushi though was not all that. The udon soup was decent. The crispy rice tuna was delish. I know it's not a sushi restaurant, but I was disappointed by the sushi. There was a LOT of rice in the roll. Service was good read more

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If Izakaya Noname was a bit more affordable I'd be a lot less critical, but it's quite pricey even during happy hours. The Good: I really like the service staff and ambience. They're very nice and attentive and it's a great place to go with friends or a relaxed date. They DO have some really good dishes sprinkled in there, like their kimchi carbonara and no na me don. The Not As Good: The skewers unfortunately don't hold up to other Izakaya's in NYC, and the options are a bit limited. I'd say the chicken thigh and chicken skin are the two best ones from my experiences. There's just not enough flavor though, and the sauce they use is really sweet. The other dishes I've tried were good, like the special curry don, but not great enough to think it was worth the price points. Still one of the places I like to come to in LIC, but I can't help but voice that the skewers could use some serious revamping and the price points are steep. read more

Cute little izakaya! Ambiance inside is so cosy. Chicken karaage was a highlight! Fried and seasoned well. Grilled mackerel was tender and juicy. Curry beef udon was standard - a little sweet. Tastes very typical curry, I don't think the curry sauce is in house. Steak was a letdown - too chewy and the meat was not a high quality cut. read more

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Izakaya Noname has some great lunch specials, highly recommend for that. The appetizers are all solid and the skewers are bursting with flavor and not overcooked or dry. Must-gets are the chicken thighs and beef tendon. The gyu tan don is beef tongue with onsen egg, Brussels sprouts and scallions over rice. Can't go wrong. Cold somen is a summer special. It was good, but honestly I can make it at home. Love trying different items on the menu and they usually have new stuff all the time. Staff is attentive and friendly and the restaurant gives speakeasy vibes. Gets filled during peak hours. read more

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Ambiance (5/5): We came to dine on a weekday around 8:30p and there was plenty of seating. The décor was super cool with the room surround in Japanese street theme very on par to pubs in Japan. The posters to the trinkets, neon lights, ceiling décor were all very immersive. Service (5/5): The waitress was very polite and serviced us with courteousness. Wagyu skewers ($17) (2/5): For the price point, was expecting a little more to the beef cuts both in size and taste. The small bites were not very tender and lacked flavor. Bacon and quail eggs (5/5): Super unique and delicious. We were glad to try this! Shoyu ramen (1/5): The most plain and tasteless ramen that I've ever had. The toppings were plentiful and the charsiu pork cuts were decent. Half egg is served hard boiled. After drowning it in S & B Foods Ichimi Togarashi (chili flakes), it still did not help it. Beef Curry Udon (5/5): This was very creamy and flavorful. The beef pieces were very tender. This dish was fabulous. Their menu is huge and I think that I need to come back to try more of their menu. read more

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I made it my mission to try out all the izakayas so when I heard about this one opening up near my workplace, I was ecstatic. The service was welcoming and before long that we sat down, people started crowding in. It reminded me of sitting in an underground street alley in Japan and I felt like I was immersed in the menu options and smells oozing from the kitchen. the waitress waited on us fairly quickly and also brought out the food quickly. It was in small plates but I felt pretty full from the end of it. If you're looking for a fun little crafty worthy place, look no further than this Japanese place! read more

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So yummy! We stopped by on a Sunday afternoon and it was already pretty busy but got packed after we sat down. Plenty of seating can be a little tight but not uncomfy. Smelled so good once we walked in. Spicy cucumbers were great, nice chili oil. Ube tempura was so crispy n with the sauce it was giving crab rangoon vibes. The special curry was great, good egg texture and flavorful curry. The mentaiko was also so good. Our waitress recommended the udon over the pasta and it was great texture & flavor 10/10 read more

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Came here for dinner with a friend, and didn't need a reservation on the weekend. We got the chicken thigh and pork belly skewers to share, both of which were very delicious. The chicken thigh was coated in this sweet teriyaki sauce, and the pork belly was quite peppery. For entrees, we got the spicy yakisoba and chicken teriyaki don - I think the yakisoba wasn't anything special, ans the grilled chicken was pretty dry but a very good portion for the price. Overall a good affordable neighborhood spot, and the ambiance and service are great. read more

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Overall a cute neighborhood spot. Great service, great drinks, food is a bit hit or miss. Ube tempura - soft and crispy, quite delicious. The sauce was interesting - duck sauce with whipped cream or butter? Not super sure Miso eggplant - the flavor was good but it wasn't cooked evenly. Some parts were not as soft Unagi don - only had a bite, but it was good! Mentaiko pasta - the biggest disappointment. All I could taste was kewpie mayo, and not in a good way :( For my cocktail I got a yuzu whiskey drink. It was great in that I didnt taste the whiskey at all. Not sure if I'd come back anytime soon but Id be curious to try the other stuff. read more

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The vibe of this izakaya makes you feel like you've transported to Japan. We ordered the spicy seafood ramen and katsu curry special. The ramen broth was very special - great depth of shrimp flavor with a spicy kick. The shrimp was slightly mealy which we didn't expect, not bouncy even though it was grilled. And the ramen noodles were slightly overcooked. The katsu curry was very good! Tender pieces of pork katsu and the fluffy egg complimented the flavorful curry and rice. Not a drop of curry was left behind. They also had bento yakitori, an assortment of appetizer snacks, lunch specials, udon, and donburis bowls so their menu is pretty large. The drink menu was reminiscent of a manga which we thought was quirky and cute. read more

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Got sat and served before the dinner rush came in. Was craving udon all month and really looked forward to it as I was in the area. Unfortunately the first few bites had a soapy(?) Taste. I couldnt tell whether it was coming from the soup or the spoon. Note that the kitsune udon has a very thick layer of carrots and cabbage with one narutomaki slice. The entree also came out before the appetizer which I'm not terribly annoyed about. read more

Izakaya Noname - Kitsune udon - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Queens, New York

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Everything was really good! The space is very unique and very much gives off izakaya vibes. We really liked the dishes we got including the agedashi tofu and the sukiyaki. They were both very flavorful and light. Not our favorite agedashi tofu but good nevertheless! We were not particularly fans of the eggplant dish - it's too mushy and too flavored, almost drowning in sauce. We were really disappointed with the eggplant because we both love eggplant but we will definitely consider trying some other dishes if we come again. read more

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We stumbled upon this very cute Japanese restaurant and were pleasantly surprised by how cute it was. We both had the Sanshoku Salad. It was incredibly fresh, beautifully presented, and topped with this amazing dressing. It was light, refreshing, and honestly the kind of salad I could eat every day. We also ordered the house sake, served hot - smooth and comforting, perfect alongside the meal. The restaurant was quiet while we were there, and the waitress was super attentive and kind, making the whole experience feel even more special. read more

Izakaya Noname - Super fresh and light salad. - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Queens, New York

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Stopped by for an impromptu weekend dinner for two recently -- I've been meaning to give this place a try for a while so was looking forward to finally visit. Highlights: - We tried the pork belly and chicken thigh skewers, which were both very yummy. Price point is on the high side but I think it's one of their specialities (and of course it's an izakaya). - Gyu don / buta don: I thought both rice bowls were quite good. I really liked how tender and savoury the sliced pork was on the buta don. Sliced beef was not bad too, although a bit more bland and dry compared to the pork. The added soft egg was a nice touch that I enjoyed - Various appetisers: we got the akino yuki fries, which come with a super addicting cheesy flavour powder, and the grilled corn, which had the cheese powder as well as a generous topping of mayonnaise. Both were quite delicious, I'd recommend either of them. Service felt a little brusque throughout, from when we were getting seated, to how the dishes were served/collected, to even getting the final bill to pay. Nothing was egregious, but it felt as though the servers were somewhat impatient or inconvenienced by us, which didn't quite leave us with a good taste in our mouth (figuratively). Overall, though, I think the food was yummy for a reasonable price, and I'd love to come back again to try the rest of the fairly expansive menu :) read more

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Eh, ever been to a Yaohan (八百半)? Okay, that's a trick question as most Yaohan stores disappeared in 1997, so you would have to be at least 32 (assuming that you need to be at least 5 to have lucid memories) to see one. Anyways, Yaohan was a hypermarket chain out in the Tokai region of Japan and grew in the early 80s by expanding overseas - Thailand, Malaysia/SG, Taiwan, HK/Macau, Indonesia and stateside. They didn't expand into Tokyo until the late 80s, by which time they are already dying from the tab achieved via over-expansion. They moved their headquarters to Hong Kong in '92, but the entire chain imploded due to the '96 asian financial crisis. Their stateside operations were reorganized into Mitsuwa. Their Japanese and some overseas operations were sold to Jusco/Aeon, which rebranded them as MaxValu (マックスバリュ). Others close down or were taken over by non-affiliated local investors. Why bring this up? Well, if you grew up in Hong Kong during the colonial era, your first exposure to Japanese cuisine probably came from a Yaohan food hall (they are anchor tenants in local shopping centers and really popular) which had to adapt to local preferences. Competing local diners and eatery also did their best trying to do something "Japanese influenced" while sticking with local cooking techniques. That's the impression I got eating at Noname - they tried to convince you they are Japanese with the decor, but they are Cantonese in nature. The harder the restaurants work on decor, the less likely they are focused on their host cuisine (like Mexican joint with too much sombreros, goofy lights, mariachi music and Corona/Dos Equis banners), but when you get the food you constantly get the impression that they are cooking something resembling, but isn't quite Japanese. Take the Yakitori or the salmon on this bento, for instance. Legit Yakitori joints use a trench grill with coals to blast their food with heat, smoke and carmelize the glaze. Here, it looks like they just griddled it with some teriyaki sauce and then used a torch to give it sear marks. Then there's the bento box, which as my wife would've put it...was over-seasoned and had a wacky layout. Why put a piece of fried mackerel next to the salmon? Or put gari (sushi ginger) on a bento without sushi? The ikura sansai is a squid and vegetable salad, but the squid is essentially orange cured cuttlefish 鹵水墨魚 served in Cantonese barbecue joints - it's also a bit fishy. The curry sauce served in their joint is like the stuff that came with HK style fish balls, while the "tonkatsu" is straight-up Cantonese pork chop from a cha chaan teng (茶餐廳) or HK style cafe. The small omelette on top of the rice is stylistically speaking just HK style scrambled eggs or 炒滑蛋. So here's the important question? Is it a lousy place to eat? No - It's not that bad, as long as you accept that it's not really Japanese (that'll be Taku Ramen down the block or Taku Sando in Greenpoint). It's more like Cantonese-Japanese fusion, which isn't that bad. It would be funny to pull the posters off the wall and replace it with Hong Kong versions of Japanese movies, Japanese celebrity collectible cards from Yes! Magazines, HK ads of damae itcho (出前一丁), and run Cantonese covers of Japanese CityPop songs as background music (oh god I listened to so much of that growing up thanks to my folks). LIC doesn't need another place half-assing Japanese, but they can use more places full-assing HK style diners or offer up HK/Tokyo hybrids as that would actually be awesome. I mean, the value is decent and the decor is pretty, I am just not sold on the idea of this being a Japanese joint. read more

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Ate here with my family (two kids under 4, grandparent, and wife) on a packed weekend night. Cozy setup with a lively atmosphere, though that is probably the best thing about this place. I guess their kitchen does this to stay ahead of busy nights, but all the appetizers seemed to have been "batch made" and came out lukewarm / cold. You know that fresh takoyaki that makes you take quick breaths through your mouth because it's so hot? Nope. Random lukewarm chunks of fried chicken mixed in with warmer chunks of more recently fried chicken? Yup. The entrees came out hot (and made to order), at least, though my wife's chicken katsu curry had stale (lukewarm) rice. The kitchen clearly cuts corners and for the price (high teen's to low 20's for entrees), this is a disappointment. Also, you can barely taste the food because of the salt. My son didn't even eat his fried chicken, and fried chicken is practically a food group for him. That's how salty it was. I'm on my second pitcher of water after eating at this place. Warning: a party of 5 counts as a "large party", and so is subject to a 20% auto gratuity. Service was friendly and fine, but this is pretty much the only restaurant that I've seen this. Maybe the experience is better on a slower weeknight. I won't be coming back to find out. read more

My friend and I stopped by to this place because we were so hungry and didn't have high expectations. We ordered their lunch special which suprised us cause it is available everyday, not only weekday with very affordable price! I ordered a udon with tempura lunch menu and my friend ordered salmon teriyaki lunch menu. We didn't expect that the portion would be so big and comes in many condiments! The waitress is so friendly too. Decoration also really aesthetic. We love the ambiance they created. We would come back again for sure to try another menu! read more

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Came here recently alone around 7ish pm on a Friday. Cool decor and didn't need to wait for a table. Service was very attentive, fast, and much appreciated! I got the creamy spicy miso ramen, but I was able to change it to udon given my craving. It came with three good-sized shrimp, cabbage, and pieces of corn. On a cold night, I was instantly happy with my meal! It had great flavor and a good spice to it. I even asked for a to-go box to save the soup for another meal at home. Excited to try the other items on the menu next time. read more

Izakaya Noname - Interior - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Queens, New York

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The portions here are surprisingly big! The curry katsu came with soft omurice-like egg which was pretty good and the spicy niku udon wasn't spicy but still very flavorful! The fried squid legs were also fried really well. Overall, a very cute restaurant and the food is tasty. read more

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Grabbed lunch with my partner here recently while hanging out in the area. The interior itself is very whimsical and welcoming! While the whole menu looked great, we had our eyes on the salmon tartare and mentaiko pasta. They were generous portions for the price and both delicious! Would recommend if you're looking for a yummy, casual meal in the area. read more

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Came here on a whim and surprisingly it was pretty good food. I would come back again.

I got delivery from here and was VERY pleasantly surprised. The food was beautifully prepared and still very hot when I got it. The portion sizes were huge and very worth your money. We got the special katsu curry and beef udon. The katsu was crispy, the curry was rich, and everything just paired so well together. The beef udon came with lots of beef and the broth was so comforting. I would love to visit this restaurant in-person next time! read more

Izakaya Noname - Special Katsu Curry & Beef Udon - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Queens, New York

Solid place - I didn't eat anything I didn't like. We started off with a peach chuhi and Green and Immature. Both were delicious. We also got. Fried squid with a great sauce on the side. I love eating the little legs as they get super crispy. I then got the pork Katsu curry that was great. read more

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Very cute ambience and friendly service. The mixed drinks were good but they honestly sounded better than they tasted--I would stick to sake or beer. The fries are a MUST GET. The corn on the cob is another good appetizer. Almost any rice dish is amazing--they excel at anything that is fried. Fried chicken, fried tofu...yum. Only one point off for the slightly meh portion on specific dishes. For example, regular fries are generous, but purple potato fries were 1/3 of the regular fries portion but double the price. Otherwise, just a fun vibe with cozy, festive decor and vintage 80s J-pop! read more

Come here for quick and unpretentious Japanese comfort food, at a reasonable price with generous portions. I visited Izakaya Noname on a rainy Friday night, and the food and drink were both excellent. My unagi don was perfectly cooked, with generous portions of eel over a bed of well-seasoned rice. The prices for both were surprisingly reasonable. Service was also a highlight - quick, efficient and polite, with my whole meal wrapped up in a snappy 20 minutes, perfect for a quick bite. The atmosphere was a little lacking, though. The restaurant was naturally empty on a cold rainy night, but you'd still expect some traffic on a Friday night. It's a shame, because I can really see this place popping with a lively, bustling vibe if there were more people. read more

Came back here with my family to have them try the kimchi carbonara and the mentaiko pasta. While both were still good, the scallops in the carbonara were so overcooked or such low quality that it was a bit hard to chew, compared to the tender meat I had last time. We came here during lunch, so we also tried the lunch specials - the udon with karaage and the udon with tempura. The udon was decent, and the tempura as well although I didn't try it when it was fresh and hot. The karaage however was not crispy, so I'd pass on this. read more

I was excited about trying this place but I ended up disappointed. This restaurant is a classic example of shrinkflation. I ordered a matcha yuzu soda and it tasted like they only provided half the soda. The glass was filled halfway with ice and the bottom half only tasted like matcha. The curry was good but the protein was pretty small. My sister got a udon soup with beef and the pieces were super small. My husband ordered the beef gyudon. He got very little meat and the meat was lackluster. They hid the little pieces of meat behind the brussel sprouts. In addition, I ordered karage as an appetizer and it didn't come with a spicy mayo. We requested it and it was an additional $2 which is not a problem but the tiny bowl wasn't even full. I'm sticking the izakaya in Jackson Heights. read more

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Food (4.5/5): - I got the katsu curry - They offered a lot of sauce, which I liked - I wish the katsu was crispier but it was overall pretty decent as well Service (5/5): - Friendly and attentive service! Ambiance: - Very casual vibes - Great with friends or to eat alone read more

Izakaya Noname - Katsu curry - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Queens, New York

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Viral place on TikTok / reels. Service was extremely good and quick, spacious interior with no wait on a Friday night at 7pm. Food was okay, not amazing. Dishes were presented well though! read more

Izakaya Noname - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Queens, New York

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I guess this place is fairly new as there aren't many reviews. After seeing that this is an izakaya place, I had to go check it out. When I arrived, I noticed how there was a lot of seating inside. There is no need to make reservations, but it was a Monday night. I ordered the takowasabi, which is the marinated Octopus, and this one was different as it had cucumbers with diced red onions and scallions to eat it with. I've never had it like that before. For the main dish, I had the mentaiko pasta dish. I ate it all up. The cod roe in the creamy pasta dish was a great combination. The fish dish wasn't that great, and I could've done without it. Overall, the service was good, and some of the food dishes were tasty. There are other things on the menu that I would've liked to try out. read more

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Izakaya style offerings in a slightly more refined restaurant setting. I believe this place used to be a sushi bar, so I'd imagine that they've updated the decor a little bit and started trying to differentiate from the other restaurants in the area by offering more izakaya (Japanese style pub) food. You can expect dishes such as takoyaki, ika geso, edamame, croquettes - generally fried and salty foods that go well with beer or other drinks. They offer a pretty decent lunch special that I've already stopped by for lunch. Like many other restaurants in the area, the dining area is relatively empty on weekdays, likely with a majority of their business being takeout and delivery orders. The setting may appear a little mismatched considering there's no rambunctiousness you may expect at a typical izakaya. Instead, the clean, calm and relaxed environment exists here where you can speak and enjoy your meal. Despite that, since they do well with tapas so if I don't know what I'm in the mood to eat, a little of everything sounds good. read more

I'd like to start by saying that the servers were really nice here... but I am not sure about returning. The food was, at best, average, and everything was overpriced. The vibe was cold, not only the temperature outside, but also the mood inside. read more

Came here for my bday and it was such a fun time! I really enjoyed all the dishes, the cucumber , squid, takoyaki, fries , seafood rice bowls and cold noodles , Kimchi carbonara, all were flavorful! The cocktail I enjoyed was the green and immature , also had some sake as well! Staff was great and food came out in a reasonable amount of time, loved the ambience, really felt like I was back in Japan. read more

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Too an hour to get only half of the food served. Below expectations. Last time the food is good but not today.

Hubby and I came to this place while hunting for food lol. Yea, it's like NY is going to run out of food. We're here just for small bites. We had fried squid or Ika karaage, sashimi salad, kama, and agadashi tofu. Of all the dishes, I liked the sashimi salad the best. The squid was my second best. We had a good waitress named Pam. The place is perfect for late-night snacks, but I don't think they open till late. The dishes are ideal for it. It was not a big place, but only one or two tables were occupied at the time. Not bad! read more

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Went here a few days ago with my friend for dinner. I liked the decor and also the server was really nice and friendly. We ordered gyoza for the appetizer and gyudon and curry katsu for the main . Everything was delicious. We had a lovely time there . read more

Izakaya Noname - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Queens, New York

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Their cuisine, which combines genuine Japanese flavor with a hint of Western influence, is excellent. I heartily recommend their beef don and spaghetti, both of which are flavorful and have a distinct personality. The dining experience is greatly enhanced by the intelligently designed decor, which also creates a happy and pleasant mood. read more

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This is such a cute little spot in LIC. I believe they are walk in online but getting a seat wasn't too bad on a Saturday at 5pm. However, it did get packed fast. The service was attentive and friendly. Everything we got was so good and the fish was fresh. Our top two favorites would be the Curry Katsu and the Sanshoku Don. I wanted to lick the curry clean off the plate. I would definitely come back here again. read more

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Came in on a rainy Saturday night around 8:30 and was surprised that it was empty. Kinda upsetting that not more people are trying this place, hope it was just because of the weather/time. Had the Akino Yuki Fries, Korokke, Mentaiko Pasta, and Kimchi Carbonara. The fries were crispy on the outside but soft on the inside and the cheese powder they put on it was delicious. The best dish was definitely the Korokke; it was crispy and creamy and very flavorful. Mentaiko Pasta was a bit spicy for me but it was still very good. The carbonara was ok but if I had a chance I wouldve switched that for a ramen. Overall, the food and ambiance was really good. A bit on the pricey side though but wouldnt mind coming back to try the other items on the menu. read more

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