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    Mama Yoshi Mini Mart

    4.6 (33 reviews)
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    Updated 2 months ago

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    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Matt L.

    The chicken karrage bowl is generous and balanced. Plenty of rice and chicken so that you're not left with a heaping cup of rice without chicken, or chicken pieces without a carby base. This was my favorite dinner of the week. The unexpected hit was the breakfast burrito. Perfectly stuffed--I have no idea how they fit so much in there. I had it over the course of two meals when I split it in half. Would 100% come back here again.

    Christopher N.

    For a small shop, it has a few signature items that you would expect from Japanese cuisine, but definitely does not compared to the real thing pretty cool that they host local food shops and a pop-up fashion though feels like a real part of the community staff is very friendly

    Noor S.

    such a cute Japanese market in Ridgewood with the sweetest staff! i've tried their spicy chicken katsu sandwich and it's sooo good. be prepared, the katsu is HUGE. i always stop by for the grab-and-go section. they have a good assortment of snacks, beverages, cold sandwiches, and side dishes. love love love this spot!

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    Aga M.

    Super small place and there was a white long line but the spam subi was delicious, I will be back for more.

    Jai Y.

    I think I got the wrong thing for myself. The special teriyaki sandwich was too soggy and the bread broke apart too easily with the filling when I ate it. Also it uses a tad bit too much mayonnaise for my liking. My wife said it could use either crunch or acid to taste better. I agree with her. My wife spicy chicken katsu. Hers isn't soggy at all and pretty nice. The yuzu lemonade is ok.

    Abby B.

    I'm normally a burrito hater but Mama Yoshi converted me into a burrito believer. Their chicken sandwich is praise-worthy, but the spam breakfast burrito was really incredible. Lots of texture keeps it from being mushy, which is why I typically avoid burritos. Overall we loved everything we tried here, and appreciated their selection of Japanese drinks too. The breakfast burrito + milk tea combo was my idea of a perfect morning. One note: their space is small, and you need elbow room for their portion sizes. Plan accordingly.

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    Jia-Lian L.

    This is a nice cute store. Not very spacious but there are some little areas you can sit inside and outside. I got the katsudon and the Mac salad. The katsudon could have been a tad bit more flavorful and crispy but it has been sitting out so I can't hold the crispiness against them. The onions,and picked veggies were flavorful. There gave quite a lot of meat and eggs. The Mac salad was pretty tasty and I was pleasantly surprised. A very filling meal and Id recommend.

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    Jillian B.

    I found Mama Yoshi through the Infatuation which recently featured their enormous chicken sandwich on Instagram. Since my partner and I are huge fans of chicken sandwiches, and we were going to a show in the area, we decided to stop by for a pre-show treat! We walked into the rather unassuming market and were greeted by the MOST friendly staff member. We placed an order for both the spicy chicken sandwich and the spam grilled cheese. They even let us customize the grilled cheese to only contain cheddar (my partner isn't the biggest fan of American cheese)! The market itself is fairly small, with a few seats inside and outside, but since we came at an off time, seating wasn't really an issue to find. After about 10 minutes or so, our sandwiches were brought out. Let me tell you, the spicy chicken sandwich was HUGE and probably could have fed 3 or 4 people on its own.. we didn't anticipate finishing either sandwich, but they were both so good that we did! One thing to keep in mind is that they currently have fairly short hours, so you have to go during the day or very early evening. Regardless, Mama Yoshis is 100% worth it and we will DEFINITELY be coming back.

    Mike C.

    Wow incredible new spot in Ridgewood. Suddenly of the best chicken sandwiches in NYC is out here in Queens, along with lots of other must try stuff, including the Spam Grilled Cheese. Make the trip here for the Spicy Chicken Katsu Sandwich, one of those types with a comically large piece of chicken on a tiny bun, which makes for an amazingly satisfying lunch. We grabbed an egg sandwich to go too and will definitely be back for more.

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    Pictured is the spicy katsu sandwich AFTER eating half of it. Yes, half. It's really that big. I assumed the chicken would be thin based on how big it looked in other pictures but it truly is a giant piece of chicken perfectly cooked through. The breading is light and crispy like typical katsu and the spice is delightfully tingly. The pickled onions, cucumbers, and mayo compliments the chicken so, so well. It comes with thin potato chips that's nice to munch on in between bites. The place itself looks like a deli but with Asian snacks. It's incredibly cozy and the hospitality of the employees was wonderful. This has to be my favorite chicken sandwich in all of NYC. The flavor, portion, and price will be hard to beat. Can't wait to go back.

    W G.

    Went halfsies w the homie on spicy/reg chkn sammy and they did not disappoint . Enjoyed the spicy one a lot but the classic had a nice sweet taste to it def its own vibe . Like the little grab and go stuff for convenience.

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    Ben G.

    Okay so the prices are little high, the hours a little annoying but the food is great, incredible even. Love the variety of the grab and go sections. Would be an every day thing if it wasn't for the prices (which really aren't THAT crazy but just slightly higher than i'd want) but i'll settle for a little treat for myself every now and then

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    Evan K.

    Awesome place. Sandwich is massive and comes with two chicken cutlets. Delicious. Highly recommend.

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    Ordered the spicy katsu chicken sandwich. The katsu was huge! I would say the katsu was double the size of the actual sandwich bread

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    6 months ago

    so awesome, everyone was nice, katsu sandwich was BIG and black sesame star anise cookie was rly rly good

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    5 months ago

    my favorite place but they're always closed when i want a crunchy tot cheesy egg onion burrito :(

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    Love chicken cutlet, tender juicy and crispy. Chicken katsu is huge and crispy. Love it

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    3 years ago

    This place is the BEST! Loved everything about it. Friendly service, AMAZING food, and lovely vibe! Highly recommend!

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    3 years ago

    This place is super cute and the food is fresh and delicious. I love their onigiri and katsu sando.

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    4.6(18 reviews)
    2.3 miMiddle Village

    Just ordered here for lunch got the Maki combo B chose a salad instead of soup which I devoured…read morethe dressing was so delicious. and got the shrimp tempura roll chicken tempura roll and the Kani tempura roll Everything is absolutely delicious. Highly recommend this place! Such a great deal all for 20 bucks

    It's located in a residential neighborhood with a few other restaurants/stores on the block. We…read moredecided to come here since it was walkable where we were and the reviews were great so we had really high expectations... The service was ok.. efficient..not overly friendly. It's a family owned business. We ordered an appetizer, a few special rolls, and a miso cod fish entree. The Shichimi salmon was maybe the best part of the meal. I think I got the Mango Hawaii, Ocean roll, and something else. The rolls tasted pretty similar. I saw it recommended but it's basically salmon with some sweet chili sauce on top. We didn't expect that.. it's an odd combo. Tasted cheap.. I forced L to try a lil bite of the miso cod and he said it tasted a lil old. Its ok.. I've def had better even. I mean I don't expect Nobu/other exp restaurant quality fish ... it is what is.. it was one of our cheaper meals we've had at a restaurant but we felt it was a lil overpriced compared to the quality we're used to. There was a family eating dinner at a table near us and they seemed to enjoy their food.. Maybe I should've just ordered regular rolls since it's more of a local spot.

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    Izakaya Fuku

    4.4(397 reviews)
    3.1 miElmhurst
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    Casual dining
    Kitchen open late

    I was craving carbonara and it was after midnight. I almost gave up hope thinking nothing would be…read moreopen and my cravings wouldn't go unfulfilled. But at last, as I searched on DoorDash I stumbled upon this glorious restaurant they call Izakaya Fuku. I was drawn to the adorable names for their sushi roll dishes like "Strawberry Fields" and their Italian Japanese fusion pasta dishes, "Creamy Mentaiko Bacon Pasta" with creamy mayonnaise, spicy cod roe and bacon like are you kidding me? It's a bummer I wasn't more hunger or that I didn't have more bucks in my wallet because I wanted all these dishes. And the Chirashi Don, god it looks so beautiful the way that it's arranged in the photos online. I finally decided on the carbonara. And I was drawn to the fact that it was udon based. Now, I've just been living in hawaii these past years so that Japanese twist on an Italian dish that I just love oh so much really brought me back to missing the islands and the Asian spins they had on cuisines. Now my food may have not come in a jiffy but for after midnight cravings I'd say it was well worth the wait. And my oh my the portion was huge!!!! I slurped that big boy up. It was SOOO delicious and savory. I love comfort food and this had me in carbonara heaven. I loved indulging into every single last bite. By the looks of the picture the restaurant looks lovely, I'd love to stop there and try it in person. Thank you. Thank you! My belly and my heart are very much satisfied.

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    Hi Node

    Hi Node

    4.8(9 reviews)
    0.5 miRidgewood
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    Hi Node - Wagyu Yakiniku Rice Sandwich: $12; $13.07 with tax. Take-out.

    Wagyu Yakiniku Rice Sandwich: $12; $13.07 with tax. Take-out.

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    Grilled Unagi Bowl Jr: $13.50; $14.70 with tax. Take-out.

    Tora

    Tora

    4.5(65 reviews)
    0.5 miBushwick

    Have been here a handful of times now and think it's pretty solid for the area! Have never been for…read moredinner so can only speak for the lunch vibe, but I have found the service to be great and the lighting is nice because there are floor to ceiling windows. The menu is pretty diverse with various appetizers, sushi, and also ramen/curry so your standard izakaya fare. One of my favorite dishes here has been the chirashi. The fish was very fresh and it's pretty affordable. I've only ever been here in groups of two and I probably would recommend it for smaller groups because the space itself is small and most of the tables are two-seaters if I recall correctly.

    Cuisine: 8 Service: 7…read moreDecor: 7 Value: 7 Overall: 8 Another Thai owned Japanese restaurant specializing in izakaya style cuisine in Bushwick. It's been open for a few years, so clearly it has a good enough formula to keep the neighborhood happy. I have been here once before, but returned last week after dining several meals at Tomoni in Jackson Heights. Apparently, the owners are friends. Nonetheless, I needed to make the comparison. After my first few bites of their Tora Don and Chirashi Don, it was clear that this restaurant has the better quality seafood. Each slice of sashimi had vibrant colors, clean taste, and the proper texture. Tomoni is not bad, but fall slightly short of this caliber. With that said, there is an even farther gap between their rice quality. Though Tora is very good, Tomoni produces nearly perfect texture and acidity for my taste buds. Other than the best omakase restaurants in NYC, Tomoni shines as one of the best versions of sushi rice in the five boroughs. Service is good and space is cute. If I have a craving for some decent Japanese food, I would drive 20 minutes here for a meal anytime.

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    4.2(541 reviews)
    3.8 miForest Hills
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    I was surprised by a few dear friends for one of my birthday dinners here. They were so kind and…read moregracious to treat me. We had a great, GREAT server named Maggie Chen, whose name I am mentioning here due to the fact she was able to set us up with a free desert for a kind (and fair!) review. So here is my (updated) review: - The rolls we ordered were tasty and fresh. (For me, the Rapunzel Roll SLAPS. I ordered the same one - unknowingly - both times I have been here!) - We shared the Wagyu dumplings and the Shrimp shumai and they were honestly SOOOO GOOD. Finger-licking good!! - We also shared then chicken lo mein - also delicious and a big portion (there were some leftovers) - The staff is always kind and very friendly. Again, Maggie was really sweet, accommodating, took pictures for us and of course helped sing the HBD song which never not embarrasses me ever. darn. time. The ambiance is also always very chill, but a hit higher scale, with its beautifully colored mosaic-like rounded booths and a big, full bar, too. Knowing Mito is so good now and so close to my house can be a bit of a problem. I may become a regular but I guess that'd be a good thing for the business, HA. Thanks Mito for a special birthday dinner! Here's to more to come.

    I had the best girls night at this Sushi spot in Forest Hills. Tucked away in Queens, you'll find…read moreall of your favorite classics right here. For starters we had to get Edamame and Calamari which was a little soft for my tasting but was still pretty good. For our mains, Chicken Teriyaki and of course so many selections of Sushi Rolls to choose from. Dessert and drinks were (Cherry Blossom Cocktail will for sure pack a punch) delicious and our server was so nice! Definitely recommend if you're looking for a new sushi spot :)!!!

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    Mito - Sushi and Sashimi Entree

    Sushi and Sashimi Entree

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