I had the chicken teriyaki here, which came with a side of rice and miso soup. The miso soup had a solid taste, but seemed to be lacking something, either more tofu or more seaweed. The chicken teriyaki was okay, although nowhere near the most flavorful I've ever had. I did really like the broccoli and potatoes (these were so yummy!) that came with this dish, so much so that I ordered another side of them. My friends ordered the sushi and neither had any complaints. One of them spoke very highly of the fried chicken sushi roll, so I'd recommend that. read more

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Solid 3 stars. It wasn't great but very average. Wine bottles were around 30 but quality was low. Fish was fresh but rolls weren't super flavorful. Service was decent and the place had good vibes. Not too crowded but we went on a Wednesday evening around 730. read more

Given the raving reviews on Yelp, I was expecting a bit more from Jintan. The restaurant itself is pretty unassuming and doesn't carry a name on the exterior, but the inside is clean and stylish. My friend and I were seated on the mat area, where you have to remove your shoes and sit cross-legged. This was one of the best parts of the meal, even though it really isn't the most comfortable seating choice since our legs cramped up. Jintan offers a decent selection of sushi, sashimi, ramen, udon, appetizers, and the like. Their sashimi combos are pretty affordable ($20-40) as previous reviews stated and some of their basic rolls are $5-8 with special rolls being $13-16. My friend and I opted for the curry udon ($12), mononoke ramen ($12), sweet spicy shrimp roll ($7), and red dragon roll ($14). I wasn't too impressed with my ramen; it was lacking in flavor and the pork was salty. The rolls were good but nothing too special. The curry udon was also good and the broth was lighter than expected. We had friendly service and Jintan is a decent place to go to if you're looking for pretty cheap sushi in the area. Strangely, the restaurant appears on the credit card line as Beron Beron. Just a tip for future customers paying with card and expecting it to say Jintan. read more

Jintan - Mononoke ramen ($12). Generous portion but not much flavor and pork was too salty for my liking. - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

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They asked for our vaccine cards and ID. Both myself and my aunt took out our ID and vaccine cards. The guy looked at them like they were fake and my aunt who has a New York ID, he asked if it was real. Are you kidding me? She's 82, why would she have a fake ID. Did you not want us to eat there, because we felt unwelcome and left. read more

The ramen and cooked food are really great. The sushi average - small pieces, not very flavorful. We asked about the ramen and the mononoke special ramen is pretty much the same recipe as their predecessor Saporo (it's tonkotsu ramen).. It's really good rich broth. Packed with toppings, tender flavorful chiasu, boiled egg, corn, etc.. all for $12. Service was sketchy. We waited a very long time to place our order and we waited a very long time for our bill as the server forgot we asked for it. read more

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Blessing in disguise that the Momofuku line was at the door. When I yelp searched nearby ramen alternatives, Jintan came up. Such a GREAT spot, cheaper for ramen as well. Loved the beef and tofu. Their sushi is fresh as well! read more

Jintan - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

Loved everything about this Japanese restaurant, from the decor (which was super chic and minimal and traditional Japanese) to the delicious and large bento box I ordered for dinner last night. Going in, I had pretty high hopes because my roommate who'd been before raved about the place, and Jintan lived up to her hype. Their menu is pretty extensive, ranging from udon to ramen to sushi, and pretty normal priced for Japanese, especially in NYC. My friend and I both got the unajyu (eel over rice) bento box combo, which cost $22 but also came with 6 pieces of sashimi (salmon, tuna, and white fish) and two sides, so overall a pretty economical meal. The eel was so delicious -- the perfect amount of juiciness and softness. And the sashimi was very delicious and fresh too, with a hint of lemon that added a nice touch to the flavor. We both left very satisfied and full. Already drooling thinking about the next time I get to have the unajyu box!! read more

First of all, I like this place a lot. Second, I would like the publicly acknowledge the SHAMEFUL comment left by a man name Mark D on 3/4/18 which said: "The waitress complained about a $5 tip amount on a $63 bill. It was a first date and it was embarrassing and inappropriate. In Japan, tipping is considered rude, this place isn't authentic, it's as American as it gets. I came to your restaurant to have a good time, not to be your waitresses employer." Wow. First of all, remember you're in New York. She is paid the New York minimum wage for servers, and not only expects, but needs your tip, as it is customary HERE. Your tip was literally 8%. I don't blame her for being annoyed because that IS cheap and you should be embarrassed. Hopefully that was a red flag for the person you were on a first date with. Second, just because she may have been Japanese does not mean she needs to adhere to Japanese tipping customs as she obviously is working in the US. Do you go into a British pub and tip like you're in England? I'd hope not. Also, if the place is not "authentic" to you, what is your argument for tipping like you're in Japan!? Lastly, if you are going out to have a good time, then you should expect to pay for your service properly, just like any other restaurant. I hope this place continues to thrive, regardless of this incredibly rude patron. read more

Amazing food as usual. We have never been disappointed coming here. Appetizers are delicious and the sushi is always fresh! Ambiance here is perfect. For starters, you can never go wrong with the Hamachi Kama. Also had the Beef Tataki and the Salmon & Yellowtail Tataki. Soooo good!! Spicy Tuna Hand Roll is super fresh too. read more

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This place is average in terms of freshness of the fish. The price is average. Nothing stands out. I ordered sashimi and a few maki rolls. I had the Philadelphia roll, shrimp and tempura, salmon avocado rolls. They were okay. Service was good. Attentive and my tea was refilled without asking. read more

My boyfriend and I decided to come here for a date night on Friday and we chose to sit on the seat cushion area that requires you to take off your shoes! What an experience! I saw great reviews on Yelp and this place surely didn't disappoint. I decided to order the udon noodles since it was freezing out and my boyfriend ordered the chicken teriyaki with rice. Both were absolutely delicious! My udon noodles came with mushrooms, chicken, shrimp tempura, fried tofu and fish cakes.. so many fillings and so delicious! The chicken teriyaki dish was so good too, perfectly tender and sauce was on point. We had such a great experience here and we will definitely be back to try other dishes on the menu! read more

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My boyfriend and I have decided this is going to be our favorite Japanese restaurant in East Village. The store front is unique and markedly Japanese with the paper lanterns, paintings, and wooden window frames. We made a reservation same day just in case, and we chose to be seated on the tatami mats next to the windows on 1st avenue. All the food was delicious and worth the value. We each got a bento box combination - so much food for $18.50 each! I got the sashimi (2 salmon, 2 tuna, and 3 white fish pieces) + salmon teriyaki box which came with miso soup, rice, and 2 side dishes. I went with agedashi tofu and seaweed salad. My boyfriend got the sashimi + tempura box. We will definitely be coming back for more meals. Next time, I want to try their ramen and udon noodles! read more

Jintan - Bento box combinations - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

Pro: Cheap. Sushi and sashimi combo for just $20-40 Lots of variety, including ramen, udon, sukiyaki, chirashi dons, sushi and sashimi and rolls Cons Fish isn't the highest quality, doesn't taste fresh Very short staffed and you have to wait a long time for everything read more

Authentic Japanese restaurants in NYC are far and few in between. Jintan is not one of the many "let's open a Japanese restaurant because most people cannot tell if it's authentic or not". The sushi/sushimi served with their Bento boxes are fresh and very good. The service is very attentive and the prices aren't outrageous for authentic Japanese food. Jintan gets 5 yelp stars for not disappointing yelpers looking for an authentic Japanese restaurant. read more

My friends raved about Jintan, but I only came after I'd already eaten, so wasn't super hungry. This allows me to review only two things: 1. The ambiance. Not bad, very japanese. So japanese in fact I didn't know if I was at the right restaurant b/c Jintan isn't written anywhere outside this establishment. Even more confusingly is some phrae of "Beron Beron" thrown around as a possible alternate name. What's that about? Nobody knows. 2. I had a spicy tuna roll. This was some serious meh. Though it was only 5 bucks, you really gotta think like spicy tuna roll at a grocery store type thing. 3. We sat in some traditional Japanese seating - cross legged and on these little pad things. I also recently learned that the french word for pad is tampon. hahah!!!!!! But also kind of confusing. That's all. read more

Place is so mysterious we could hardly find a name until we were actually inside, seated and reading the menu! Even once we knew, the only record of it seemed to be on Foursquare, even Googling variations of The Jintan NYC. And yet it seemed pretty popular among the locals, totally filled up with people who looked totally at ease nestled into tatami mat tables around the front edge of the restaurant or easily chatting over a big bowl of steaming misty miso. It deserves to be known better as the food was quite good and the menu extensive (including not just a serious lineup of sushi but also several chirashi options, katsu don, ramen, and some tempting appetizers and specials.) The whole setup, plateware and aesthetic seemed far too cohesive to be brand new so I'm still confused why there's barely a trace of the restaurant by name to be found. Either way I'm glad curiosity got the better of us and lured us in. read more

This is a hidden Gem! Everything is amazing and my friend and I were super surprised that not that many customers were here. read more

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This place is not labeled with a name, but it catches your eye immediately - the outside looks like restaurants in Japan with paper lanterns and wooden screen windows. The outside always incited my curiosity, so I finally walked in one day to look at the menu. The actual address of this place is 164 1st Ave. I got ramen there with a friend - good broth and nice pieces of meat for a place that's not dedicated as a ramen shop. Service was great and they let us sit there as long as we liked. Would come back again to try their sushi. read more

Unassuming Japanese restaurant for the win. You have to take your shoes off if you sit by the mats at the windows. The rolls are a good size and all the fish seemed incredibly fresh. We got two large rolls, one small roll, one appetizer and two pieces of sushi on the side and we were so full by the end of our meal. For 60$ I would say it was plentiful sushi for just the right price. The miso was not the best I've ever had but it was still tasty. The wait staff was not incredibly available or helpful ( just seemed to be rushing around). Solid joint! read more

Jintan - Philadelphia, seared tuna, green dragon - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

Came here for dinner last night. The interior decor reminds me of a restaurant in Japan. Their soy sauce saucers had a really traditional Japanese feeling to it. Everything inside was wooden and they even had tatami seating near the window. We ordered the sushi sashimi combo, black cod as appetizer, and also a beef/tofu ramen. The sushi and sashimi were good, but nothing special that I couldn't get at another Japanese establishment. However, the black cod and beef/tofu ramen were delicious and unique. The cod basically melts in your mouth and was grilled to perfection. I also enjoyed the beef/tofu ramen. It was super flavorful with a hint of sweetness to it. They also provided me with ramen pepper! I have never seen this addition. After adding it to the ramen it really enhanced the Flavor! Definitely go here for the appetizers and ramen! read more

Ok so we got the fried eggplant - one of the best things I've ever had, not actually fried but delicious Vegetable dumplings - tasted like they should, very fresh, very good Chefs specialty diamond roll - absolutely delicious Lobster tempura - WOOOOOW Also got a pitcher of beer and a large carafe of sake for $50 - whaaaat Then the best part- the bathrooms have seat warmers. It's amazing in this freezing weather. What a wonderful spot read more

Unfortunately I was sick the next day, and today so far as well. These things happen, once in awhile with sushi. Been there once before, though, and thought it was pretty good...and good value. read more

I don't know why this restaurant isn't more popular! But then again, that's kind of the charm. Super cute, understated restaurant that has a very authentic feel to it. It's easy to pass by since it's not flashy or very well known like Ippudo or Soba-Ya but it's totally worth dropping by. Pro-tip: Opt for the tatami style seats instead of the regular tables. It makes for a very cozy, intimate dining experience - and adds some extra hilarity if the person you're eating with has extra long legs xD. My friend and I only weren't super hungry so we decided to share a variety of appetizers. I especially enjoyed the Beef Tartaki, the Age Gyoza (basically like regular gyoza but EXTRA deep fried) and the Rock Shrimp. Am definitely coming back here to try either their ramen or their sushi dishes. The menu is pretty damn comprehensive - it basically hits all the classic Japanese dishes you could ever want. Oh, and definitely get one of their hot sakes. Trust me - nothing feels more comforting on a cold winter day in New York than sipping a hot sake on a tatami mat. read more

Very good ambiance and interior decor is very authentic Japanese. I ordered the shrimp udon which was okay, but it was probably because I'm just not a big fan of udon(ugh god knows why I ordered udon in the first place then?!). 5/5 for dining environment, 3.5/5 for food. read more

The Chirashi is the best i ever had in St marks and it's only $20!! For the price and the quality of the food it's great! Tried the pork katsu curry, didn't like it. read more

Great food, friendly staffs, clean toilets and sitting areas. Charming Japanese decor with old Japanese music playing in the background. Highly recommended. read more

We wanted to go to Momofuku which had a 2hour waitlist, we searched for good ramen and ended up in this place that doesn't even have the name outside. We waited around ten minutes for a table for a party of six, not a bad deal, huh? A waiter told us it had been closed for a while and was then re-opened by new owners but they hired exactly the same staff. Super friendly, great food and a big menu. I wanted to review about it because it's worth the try and I absolutely loved everything. You need to check out the bathroom, it has a weird toilet (a bidé buttons and everything). Not very expensive and great quality! Had a lovely time. read more

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Jintan (alternatively known as Beron Beron) is my undeniably my favorite restaurant in East Village. It serves the most authentic Japanese food in the village and has an extensive menu, from udon and ramen to sushi and sake, as well as quite a few vegetarian options. There's something for everyone and the prices are reasonable, with majority of dishes ranging from $10-20. Whenever I have friends visiting from out of town, this is the place I take them. It's a running joke with my roommates that I come here once a week -- which I can't say is completely untrue -- but it really is a testament to how amazing this place is. What also sets Jintan apart is their ~5 tatami tables. They have mats where you take off your shoes and sit cross-legged on the ground. Of course, for those less flexible, there are standard tables. I love the decor and the quality of the food at Jintan, and I really can't say enough great things about the restaurant. If you're in East Village, be sure to stop by this gem! read more

So good! Walked by twice before we decided to check it out, glad we did. Curry udon was delicious and the sushi was fresh.

This is honestly one of my favorite restaurants in NYC. It offers the most authentic Japanese experience and really great maki rolls. I recommend getting the bento box with tempura, salmon teriyaki, & fried chicken. The fried chicken is absolutely amazing. read more

My family and I arrived at the restaurant at around 6. The store was fairly crowded but we were seated fairly quickly. The waitress was very friendly and expressed enthusiasm. She knew the menu well and was happy to explain the items to us. We ordered an ikageso, spider roll, tempura roll and sashimi deluxe. The ikageso was fried octopus legs served with spicy mayo. It was very fresh. The sushi took a little longer to arrive and when they did, I was a bit disappointed. The sushi is served cut into four large pieces almost as large as coasters. Due to its size, it was very hard to eat. Whereas I would usually be able to pop a bite sized piece of sushi into my mouth at the usual sushi restaurant, this restaurant's sushi required multiple bites. However, after the first bite, the remainder of the piece fell apart. I truly believe that the sheer size of the sushi made it impossible to taste the sushi well. The sashimi deluxe included miso soup/salad and a bowl of white/brown rice. The selection of fish included yellow tail, salmon, tuna, octopus, and fish roe. I would like to say that my experience was a good one. Both the vibes inside the restaurant and the service was great. Ultimately, I was most disappointed with the size of the sushi. read more

I am a huge Japanese food snob so I give this spot a 2 but it's overall average so it can pass for a 3. The sushi wasn't fresh and the quality of the food was not one that I'm used to. The service was just ok as well. I'm not sure how there are 4 star ratings but there are so many better Japanese restaurants in the area. The food was not authentic at all. The only positive is the décor which is what drew me into the restaurant. Feel free to try it. read more

Yelp is broken (as it generally is in NYC) - don't know how this place got a 4-star average. I considered not writing this review, but, here I am. I was eating smelly bamboo and swallowing chunks of salt the whole time. Also, the fish ain't fresh. Maybe I went on an off-day. Had to go to Mala Project afterwards to cleanse my palate/burn away the bad taste in my mouth. read more

I give this place This place is undoubtedly amongst the best Japanese restaurant in the city. Authentic Japanese cuisine. The staffs were courteous, welcoming and accommodating. I like the layout of the place too, were you have the option to be in the Japanese inspired "chabudai" table or the regular table. They have several varieties of Saké selections. read more

Got here on a Sat just before dinner rush and got seated in the corner at a floor table which was great. Very cool interior, low key, but a lot of character. Has the sushi for two and the portions were generous. Good sake selection. Fish was fresh and tasty. I'd return. read more

What a nice little surprise this place is. We pass by it all the time and always remark on the cool and genuine exterior. There are no identifying signs on the outside but you can tell it's a Japanese restaurant. I really appreciate the decor and the tatami mats. I love sitting at those tables. On the menu it says The Jintan which is not on a sign outside the restaurant nor is a menu posted outside. I kind of like that though. Seemed mostly like local neighborhood New Yorkers dining there too. Which I appreciate. I even liked the music as did my boyfriend. The sushi is reasonably priced and they have a wide variety. I got the tako sunomono. The octopus was fresh delicious and generously cut. I also got a salmon avocado roll which was big and fresh. My boyfriend got a spicy tuna roll and a crab roll both he really liked. And our friend got the dragon roll which he liked as well. Definitely happy this place is in my neighborhood. It will probably be my new go to sushi spot. read more

I fell for it: the bold, Japanese-only signage outside. Good luck if you don't read the language. I had a decent sashimi-tempura combo bento with kinpachi and two chicken gyozas. Not great, not terrible either. And a glass of Asahi poured to the "harmony line" (per the fancy glass). Also, as I found out the hard way: the ladies room is the one on the left, both restrooms only marked by kanji... (no, I didn't walk in on anyone, but someone walked in on me because the locks aren't that awesome--don't worry, my pants were already back on, whew). read more

Sushi was fresh and sweet (scallop, boton ebi, squid, yellow tail, salmon, tuna) rolls were pretty fresh as well (boton roll, spicy scallop roll), salmon kama, ikageco. Food was excellent. Fresh, that's the important thing. read more

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At first I had wanted to go to Shabu Tatsu, which is nearby, but there was a one hour wait for that. We decided to come here instead; and wow I'm definitely coming back here!! The restaurant appears to be very authentic. We even got to sit on these cushions with the low tables! I had the Mononoke Special Ramen, which was really tasty. I tasted the beef teriyaki too and it was excellent. I ended dinner with green tea ice cream. :) I like that they offer several options on their menu; I would come back here to try all the other offerings! read more

Jintan - Mononoke Special Ramen - Topped with fish cake, hard boiled egg, corn, bean sprouts, pork (I think), scallion, wakame seaweed and men - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

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We were (back) in NYC for a week. As former New Yorkers, we always enjoy trying new restaurants. My brother has been in the West Village for over 25 years (same apt). I asked him if we could spend the evening walking around the East Village, as I wanted to see the changes. One of his favorite restaurants is Jitan, so we went there for dinner. It was a Friday, so the (small) place was packed. The servers were attentive. My brother had his favorite Shashumi and loved it. When I travel prefer cooked food, so I ordered the Shrimp Tempura; it was plentiful and delicious. My husband ordered the Bento Box for a nice variety. The beer was cold. ENJOY!!! read more