The sukiyaki here is good: meat, veggies, and egg dipping sauce. They require you to get 2 servings (as pictured), so in reality this sukiyaki was $68. While it was good, I wouldn't come here given the price and how cheap it is to make sukiyaki at home. The takoyaki was good, the octopus tasted fresh and it was flavourful. The service was great: the server checked up on us, helped us cook, and made conversation. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Interior was pretty with nice japanese decor.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Overall, the experience was great, but the final bill was not so great. read more

Kimura - Sukiyaki - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

Super cozy and delicious food! We got a table in their backyard area, but it had heaters and was still pretty warm, though I sat by the door which kept opening, so it was cold. We went on a 28 degree day, and got the first hotpot option with their signature soup, and felt great in the cold weather. We also got the salmon and signature roll. Both were solid. We got athe asahi beer and Yuzu sake as well. The sake tasted like juice and was pretty sweet. Service was also pretty good, they served our first bowl of soup. The soup was a little salty though, so definitely get rice with it! I will say this meal ended up being $70/person, which is quiteeee pricey read more

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The staff was friendly and made you feel quite welcome. We had choose the place out of pure chance as we were hungry and wanted some place that wasn't dead but also didn't have massive lines. It wasn't super packed but also all the seats had filled up at some points. The food was great but a tads on the high side price wise. read more

Kimura - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

I love this place. If you're craving good soup, Kimura is for you. I tried their Collagen Nabu hot pot and they come to your table and cook it for you. The portion is a good size and it's delicious..definitely one of the top hot pots I have had. The service is excellent and they don't make you feel bad if you come dine alone unlike some other restaurants. Dinner time they get pretty busy and when I was there a line of people were waiting for tables so plan accordingly. read more

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I can't remember how many times I've been to Kimura now but it's amazing every single time [[HIGHLIGHT]]from food quality to ambiance to service, everything is always great!![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] My favorite thing to order here is definitely the sukiyaki hotpot!!! Highly recommend :) read more

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I would say this is a solid 3.5 stars. Came to try it out on a rainy Saturday for lunch with my family. You would need a reservation if you don't want to wait as the tables quickly filled up soon after opening and everyone had a reservation. We ordered their takoyaki and yakisoba for the kids. The takoyaki was crispy on the outside, warm on the inside with a big piece of octopus. The only thing was I wished they were a bit more even with the sauce and mayo and a little bit more of the bonito flakes. The yakisoba was ok. Nothing very special and a little on the greasy side. The noodles however were al dente. I ordered their chirashi bowl and it was a disappointment. There were mainly low grade fishes and some did not seem very fresh. Their tuna was tasteless. In fact Hmart has better tuna than this bowl. The ikura was very fishy and unpleasant to eat. We also ordered their pork belly nabe and this was by far the best and our favorite dish. There were plenty of pork and it had a nice meat to fat ratio. The broth was very flavorful and we loved the garlic sauce that came with it. If I were to come back, I would only order their nabe dishes and skip the rest of the items on their menu. It was reasonably priced at $27pp and you are allowed to order a single portion, which was enough for 2 people to enjoy. It's a small cozy restaurant. It's clean and staff are all very friendly. It's a good option to enjoy during cold or rainy days. read more

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A cozy Christmas Eve dinner. Came here as the final stop of our NYC food tour and it was a pretty solid choice. We got a bunch of things to try: Kushi katsu mini combo set (shiitake mushroom, shrimp, beef & asparagus): an okay start, the shiitake was a personal fave. Grilled whole squid: nice char with a sweet and savory sauce. Spicy tuna crackers: spicy tuna, crispy rice, avocado, jalapeño, and spicy mayo. This was very good! Double salmon don: featuring thick salmon sashimi and minced salmon, my dining companion ate it all. I guess it was good. Sushi rolls (eel avocado, spicy tuna, shrimp tempura): decent rolls but a tad too much rice. I also got a yuzu highball and it was quite boozy. Service was really good and the atmosphere was nice and cozy. This was such an upgrade from the ramen place it was before. Overall, a pretty good meal and I'd return! read more

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There's not many restaurants that do sukiyaki so it was nice to see it on the menu. It was great for a cold winter day. The sukiyaki portion did seem smaller than the other nabes we saw around the restaurant. Personally felt like sukiyaki was a bit pricey at $34 per person since the portion size wasn't big. It was just enough. Sukiyaki tasted not bad but was a little salty near the end. The egg provided was just okay - don't expect Japanese quality eggs. Service was not bad in the beginning but at the end it felt a little rushed. They cleared up our food and then came with the bill immediately. We didn't even ask for the check so it felt like they were rushing us out. Not even mentioning that we could take our time or whatever since he came with the machine. We left and noticed restaurant wasn't even packed and no one was waiting outside. Didn't feel like they had to rush us out like that. Overall: food is okay/ average but felt pricey. The service is ok but felt like we were rushed out. read more

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Right when we walked in I knew this place was gonna be good. The place was packed and the chefs were legit and true to their Japanese culture. As someone who is part Japanese I am a harsh critic when it comes to good sushi and this place has it down. The quality of the fish is top tier and the decor and space felt very homey and traditional Japanese. We got the chirashi and a dragon roll. It was all amazing and we would definitely recommend and come back! read more

Kimura - Gorgeous Kimura chirashi bowl dx - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

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My second time at Kimura was a charm. Their speciality is Nabe and we had beef intestine Nabe which was rich in flavor and very soothing. Pork belly nabe is my second favorite. Grilled Beef tongue was good. Crispy spicy tuna cracker was good except the rice cracker in it can be a bit hard to chew and sticky to teeth. Tuna itself was amazing. Grilled beef intestine starter was yummy and was a good appetizer. The staff were nice that they take care of your Nabe and serve it to you. The place is nice and clean but the lighting was very dim and it made us sleepy and dull as we eat lol. The restroom was well supplied with toothpicks, mouthwash and napkins. Overall, it was a great experience. read more

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Was craving a cozy soothing meal after sauntering around outside in cold weather. We put our name down for a table in their outdoor heated space, were quoted ~15min and were seated shortly after that time elapsed. The interior is thoughtfully decorated and staff kindly held doors open for me. I opted for the collagen pork belly hot pot, which arrived warm and took ~10min to come to boil. The broth was super rich; I can see how someone sensitive to saltiness would find it overwhelming. The dish was packed with cabbage, chicken, and ample pork trotter; I would have loved more tofu (there were only a couple pieces) and pork belly in it. The highlight of my meal was actually the beef intestine starter! It was cooked well and served with a luscious savory sauce. Wait staff filled our waters and soups regularly, though we waited a while for our check after asking for it. read more

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Can't believe it took me this long to check out this place - it's the perfect chilly weather meal that feels like a warm hug. Highly recommend the Collagen Nabe - it's packed with delicious (and healthy) pork trotter, tender pork belly, chicken, tofu and cabbage in a flavorful broth. Immediately craved this the day after the meal read more

Kimura - Collagen Nabe - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

This place is always so busy! But was finally able to walk in after a few tries :) Nomz: Shared some gyoza, not the form I'm used to but very yummy and a lot more filling than your usual packaging. Had the pork belly nabe hotpot for one. It was flavorful, delicious, spicy and a lot of it, took some home! Service: Really nice and frequent check ins - which was helpful with the soup cooking part! Ambiance: It is the absolute cutest place inside! You feel like you're transported to Japan and it's super cozy. They also have a backyard with shared little cabins and private ones, very unique! Nope or Dope: Dopeee, I'm 100% a soup girl and this one hit the spot! Huge plus that I can order for one person because my partner isn't a soup fan read more

Kimura - Pork belly nabe cooked - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

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We got the Shabu shabu with pork belly and it was so good! The pork was so tender, and the broth was very flavorful I didn't even need the dipping sauces. We also got takoyaki which was very solid. For the hot pot, the portions were huge. We got added just one udon for two people, and we had so much left (didn't even finish cooking a lot of the meat). I'm not sure if you could order this portion for 3 people unfortunately.... Would totally come back, and come expecting leftovers! read more

Kimura - Shabushabu (Self Cook) Pork - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

Love love this Japanese hotpot place! If I just got the hotpot itself I would've gave this spot 5 stars but the apps and other sides bumped it down a bit for me. So typically I'm not a fan of hotpot, more specifically chinese hotpot because it lacks flavor IMO and I've tried other japanese hotpot places before where yes it has good flavor but it also lacks in portion sizes but here at Kimura really stood out to me where the broth was very rich and flavorful and the portion size was super generous!! Here's what we got: - collagen nabe 4.5/5: flavorful, yummy, can't stop drinking the broth, decent meat and veggie portion. chicken here gets a bit rough since they use white meat - grilled while squid 3.5/5: could be more tender, it was cooked for too long probably but sauce they use goes really well - enoki bacon 3/5: I was most disappointed in this one but this is probably my bad because I honestly thought it was bacon wrapped enoki not tempura enoki with pork inside so I was a bit surprised when this came out -karage 4/5: I've had better karage where the tempura bits outside was more tender but the dark meat they use was perfect and melts in your mouth -lychee sake 4.5/5: this honestly tasted like lychee juice!! it was pleasant if you're into that! read more

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Service was nice and attentive. The food and drinks were tasty. The yuzu highball was refreshing and a little sweet. The special sushi rolls had nice quality fish. read more

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I came here with my daughter and we ordered the NYU Roll and the Pink Lady Roll. The rolls were both very good. The service was fast and Andres the server was very nice and patient in answering all my questions about the menu. It seems the Hot Pots are popular as every table had them. I will definitely have to come back to try it. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambiance is nice and decor is fun.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The bathroom amenities was top notch! They had dental floss, qtips, cotton balls and mouth wash! First time I see that, very considerate given that it's a fish spot.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Overall, I recommend this place. read more

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I enjoyed my meal at Kimura, but there are many rooms for improvement I was grateful that the staff boiled the beef for us in the first round. Unfortunately we were too broke to get Japanese wagyu, as the price per person would instantly jump from $30 to $70. Portion-wise, they put less vegetables and mushrooms in Sukiyaki compared to Shabu Shabu. Wished they gave us more shirataki noodles. Also there will be more slices if you get pork. Another question: we order three person portion, but why the heck they only gave us two eggs to dip into? Obviously it is not comparable to sukiyaki in Japan. Regardless, I am still down to go back and try their different nabe options as there aren't many similar restaurants in NYC. Mitsutaki or Motsunabe will be my next choice when I'm back to Kimura. read more

Kimura - Sukiyaki - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

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We waited almost two hours for a table after being quoted only 30-45 minutes. At one point, my name "mysteriously" dropped to the bottom of the waitlist only minutes after I confirmed my spot with the host. I wasn't the only one who noticed this, other customers also pointed out that certain people seemed to be seated ahead of their turn. What really upset me was how it felt like favoritism and exclusion were at play. As an Asian dining with my Hispanic partner, I couldn't shake the feeling that we were treated differently than some of the other guests (who happened to be Japanese). It left me feeling singled out and unwelcome in a city that's supposed to celebrate inclusivity. When we were finally seated, it was at one of the most cramped tables in the back, with barely two feet between us and the next party. I get that New York dining can be tight, but this felt unnecessarily uncomfortable. The food was okay but not worth the hype or the price. We ordered the Nigiri Deluxe Plate (10 nigiri + 1 roll) and the Pork Belly Nabe. The nabe was mostly vegetables with just a small amount of pork belly, and while the nigiri was fine, I've had better sushi for less elsewhere. On the positive side, the ambiance is beautiful and the restaurant itself is stylishly decorated. But the disrespectful treatment we experienced completely overshadowed the meal. Overall: 2/5. The food and ambiance don't make up for the way we were made to feel excluded. For a $100 meal in New York, I expect not only better food, but also fair and respectful treatment of all guests. read more

Had an amazing selection of food choices and fresh ingredients. A party of 3, we got the silver selection. Waiters were very polite and assisted with mixing the bowl. Tables were in a booth. read more

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My NYC comfort food! Third time visiting and it never disappoints! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Perfect for chilly weather[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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Looove the food here! I've tried their Nabes, sushi rolls and skewers. All always consistent and delicious! The staff will add soup throughout your meal for your nabe and it's very filling. You can get rice or add noodles to your nabe; either udon or ramen- the ramen is like Japanese ramen not instant noodles. The restaurant has booth and table seating with some bar space as well. read more

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I should have ordered a hotpot. We ordered Yakitori, which was not prepared in house, tasted like frozen meat with a lot of sweet sauce. Texture of the chicken was off. Takoyaki had some sesame sprinkled on, which I have never seen in Japan. Service was fast, and our server was nice. I just cannot get over the fact that chicken tasted like the one you get from a super market in Japan, not freshly grilled on charcoal. read more

Ugh I came here yesterday with some friends and loveddd it! We got the Pork Belly Nabe which actually comes with so much food and fills you up, but feels clean/healthy! The pork was so yummy and the sauces were incredible/the soup was amazinggg. Service was pretty quick too. I had a bite of my friends Salmon Don which was super fresh/yummy too. Overall, perfect for a rainier day! read more

Eclectic and deceivingly spacious place known for their Japanese hot pot! the beef intestine one is the most popular but our party of three opted for the collagen pork belly one. it came with garlic oil and chili oil to enhance and personalize your broth but the broth itself was so so delicious! it got pretty salty toward the end as the broth reduced over time. our party of three shared a portion for two and it was more than enough food for us! we also shared the yuzu miso salmon which was sweeter than I expected but I loved the yuzu essence! service was excellent as well. overall a yummy cozy meal for $33pp! I will return to try the beef intestine hot pot! read more

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A cozy and comforting nabe spot to warm up during the cold weather. I've been here a few times and love trying the different nabe broths and sets, which are all great for sharing. Aside from their delicious nabes, my friends were also in love with their matcha almond jelly dessert, which sounds a bit random but was tasty and memorable. The restaurant also has a backyard area with separate covered "rooms", which is nice for a more private experience. Make reservations if possible, since the space is pretty small and gets busy quickly. read more

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Came here for dinner on a Friday night and the restaurant was completely packed. We ordered the pork belly nabe to share for 2 people and the staff members cooked for us at the table. The nabe was delicious and perfect for the cold, rainy weather. The interior is well decorated and gives off the vibe of japan. Loved my experience here! read more

Kimura - Pork Belly Nabe - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

Perfect for a chilly day! We got the pork belly nabe which honestly would have been enough food for us (2 people) but we wanted to try other foods on the menu too. It is admittedly a lot of cabbage but I honestly don't mind. They provide 2 different sauces and a Japanese spice if you want to change up the flavor of the broth but the broth is pretty solid as is. The only thing we didn't love were the skewers. We weren't expecting them to come out so fried and the thickness and sharpness of the batter was uncomfortable and not particularly tasty. Next time I'd come just for the soups and would skip the skewers. read more

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Food/Drinks: The food here was amazing and cozy. We got the Kushi Age Party Combo, in which we got to select 6 kinds of 12 skewers. That alone is enough to fill someone up. The seafood skewers were my favorite. For the hotpot, we went with the Pork Belly Nabe, which was so hearty and comforting. The sauces and oils they provide were also a nice touch of flavor to the hot pot's broth. We even got the Yuzu Margarita, which was nice and tart as we'd like it. It was refreshing with our meal. Service: We had a lovely waitress check in on us often and she was just so sweet. She'd make conversation with us and fill us in with information about the dishes we were ordering. She also asked questions and informed us of how certain items were cooked, in case we had any issues, which I thought was nice of her. All the servers there in general would come by at steady rates to check up on us and help us out with our hot pot, which we appreciated. Ambiance: The place was decorated with a Japanese-inspired interior in mind, similar to the izakayas I went to in Japan, and the vibe is very cozy. The dim lighting weirdly makes the food more enjoyable, and we all complimented how it was designed. read more

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Yum! I love the ambience here! It reminds me of restaurants in Japan and the interior design is really well thought out. It's a good mix of nice and homey. I got the Pork Belly hot pot and the broth is super flavorful and comforting. I will try the Shabu Shabu next time, but it's a portion for two. The service was also awesome. They cook it in front of you so you don't have to worry if it's cooked or not or getting burnt. They treat you with care and I got frequent check ups! Thanks! Will return! read more

Kimura - Pork Belly Nabe - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

Great food here but it can get very crowded due to it being near NYU. And St Marks. Expect a wait here or do make a reservation, and the hot pot/sukiyaki is good along with the kaarage. A little bit on the pricier side and a small space but overall would recommend for the East Village read more

Kimura - Collagen Nabe - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

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We arrived to Kimura 10min before opening on a weekend and there were 3 parties in front of us in line. They opened on time and there were no issues getting seated, with no reservation, but we were seated in the backyard heated room. Our waiter and the staff there were polite and friendly. Everything we ordered was flavorful and delicious. Only complaint was I wish portion size was bigger. Haha. Beef tongue slices (5pcs) $14 - marinated grilled tender slices Yuzu Miso Salmon $15 - Includes fresh salmon sashimi topped with yuzu miso and sesame ponzu sauce, green onion and onion slices Hakata Motsu Nabe $27/person - Includes beef intestines, cabbage, leek, tofu, burdock, and sesame, chili sauce on the side. I would like to come back to try the of other nabe options. read more

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We ordered: 1. Hakata Motsu Nabe 博多もつ鍋 - Beef Intestine, cabbage, leek, tofu, sesame, chili, burdock 2. Kushiage Party combo - Beef, Chicken & Scallion, Pumpkin, Shiitake mushroom, Scallop, Salmon Really great, unique Japanese restaurant that specializes in Japanese hot pot. Our hot pot broth was rich and soothing in the cold temperature. I think they give you an appropriate portion for the number of people assuming you order at least one appetizer or other dish for the table. Kushiage were crispy and properly cooked inside. The bbq and mustard sauces were perfect for the skewers. Service was good. They checked on us, even replaced a skewer that fell to the floor. We got outdoor seating which was in a tent with a heater. It was comfortable. read more

Kimura - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

I made a reservation through resy for a group of 8 for my grandpas birthday for noon (lunch time). Don't know if it was because it was a holiday, Columbus day, but we could only order of the dinner menu, which was not a problem. Good attentive service and great ambience. Would definitely visit again. What we ordered: - Karaage: crunchy and paired with a delicious sauce 8/10 - beef tongue slices: tender pieces and loved the texture 9/10 - pepper chicken: juicy chicken with a good heat from the black pepper 7/10 - sashimi deluxe 20 piece: fresh variety of fish - salmon, tuna, scallop, mackerel, and a few others 8/10 - dragon roll: standard roll with eel and avocado with sweet sauce 7/10 - seafood plum fried rice: perfectly cooked rice with nicely cooked mix seafood 7.5/10 - hakata motsu nabe: my favorite dish of the meal with my favorite beef intestines cooked table side and beautifully presented with some leeks, cabbage, tofu, chili that tasted very pure with its delicate flavor 10/10 - sukiyaki with u.s. wagyu beef: beef was wonderfully tender and vegetables soaked up the sweet broth and cooked table side; my family loved this one 10/10 read more

Kimura - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

I am obsessed. To start the staff was so friendly and kind. I can't really speak to ambiance, as we were seated right by the door and I was facing away from the room- but it was a mood, and the room has that quiet hum of sedated conversation and laughter- of people and life. Drinks were delicious- I got their yuzu highball and went back for their umeshu highball. Yuzu was better, in my opinion. The food was just *chef's kiss*, I'm still thinking about it. We got their Hakata roll, yuzu salmon roll, skewers, and their collagen nabe and everything was just fantastic. We will definitely be back and 1000% recommended. read more

Still love this place, but noticed more technical issues this time. Ambience: we got to sit in the main part of the restaurant and it's so cozy The menu was not updated in the digital - I was looking for the hotpot tasting menu and turns out that page was missing from the digital. Only the paper copy has it. They ran out of the best stuff - Hakata Lobster roll, Matcha Almond Tofu. I tried to sub the pork cheek from the tasting menu with the regular and it didn't come with saffron, which was a huge discount on flavor. Service: We did appreciate their soups and got to try 3 hotpot flavors. The servers were very accommodating for 3 pots for 3 people's read more

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Food (5/5): Came with a group of 7. We ordered the Sukiyaki for 3, Collagen for 3, and someone got their own hotpot. The Sukiyaki we got with Wagyu and it was delicious! Meat quality was high and soup was nice. The only issue was that later on it got a bit too sweet but overall still good. We also got beef, chicken, and pork skewers. The skewers were tender and good too. Service (5/5): Solid service where they came over and helped us make the Hotpot dishes at our table initially. The Sukiyaki took a bit to come out but overall the dishes came at a good pace. My friends got a cake for my birthday at this time and the restaurant said we just needed to buy a dessert to bring it in. Ambiance (4/5): Nice restaurant with reasonably good amount of space and solid seating. It has a nice Japanese Izakaya type of vibe. read more

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Kimura is my favorite spot to get shabu shabu in the city. They use the freshest ingredients to make sure their customers have the best shabu shabu experience! I always order the Sukiyaki which comes with your choice of American or Japanese wagyu beef. The broth is flavorful, the vegetables beautifully absorb the flavors, and the beef is tender. The staff is also very attentive. They refill the broth if you run low, cook for you if you prefer, and ensure that your water glass is always full. They have a covered and heated outdoor area which feels cozy and intimate for date night! read more

My friend and I came here on a Saturday for dinner (pretty much right at opening time) and it was already so busy! We ended up waiting around 30 min. We ordered the Pork Belly Nabe and Yuzu Miso Salmon. Taste wise, I was a bit worried the Pork Belly Nabe would be too light since I'm used to really spicy Chinese hotpot, but I was pleasantly surprised by how flavorful everything was. The rich soup paired with rice is a 10/10 combo. The Yuzu Miso Salmon was also super fresh and tasty. The place is definitely on the pricier side but the portions are quite large; my friend and I got another meal out of the Nabe the next day. I'll definitely be stopping by again the next time I'm in New York. read more

Kimura - Yuzu Miso Salmon - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

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There's no place like NYC during the Holidays! And I am so happy I had the chance to dine at Kimura during our visit. This place is a gem and I'm already dying to come back so I can try the hot pots and other dishes. Service: Very attentive and fast. The waiter came by very often to accommodate us and refill our waters. The manager came by to say hello at the beginning of the meal and it set a nice tone for the evening. Availability: I highly advise to book in advance as this place books up fairly quickly. Ambiance: Cozy and dimly lit; it makes for a welcoming and cozy experience especially during the cold day we visited. Food: 1. yuzu miso salmon: soooo tasty and delicious. I would order this dish again and again. 2. NYC roll: the mango added a nice touch. We enjoyed this roll very much. 3. Chicken karaage: crispy on the outside and moist on the inside. Can't complain! 4. Teppan beef intestine: insane flavor and chewy texture. I loved eating it over plain white rice! 5. Goma saba: super fresh and tasty. Conclusion: I am making it my mission to return to come back to try their hot pots! Loved this establishment! read more

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