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    Ogawa

    3.7 (96 reviews)
    ModerateJapanese, Sushi Bars
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    Best sushi ever! Truly my fav in NYC. And the best people!! Love everything on the menu

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    Emma M.

    I came to Ogawa with a friend from school last week and ordered the Philadelphia roll, a piece of tomago sushi, a salmon roll, and a spicy tuna roll. The food was delicious and I enjoyed every bite. I even loved the wasabi and almost finished it which I almost never do. I also appreciated the fact that they had outdoor seating and provided a shot of sake on the house. The food was amazing, and I loved the dining experience. The food came quickly and the waiter was awesome. I loved how accommodating they were. This is my favorite sushi restaurant in the NYU Washington Square park area. I am beyond happy.

    2. California Roll 13. Spicy White Tuna Roll with Crunch
    Cecelia L.

    Delicious, fresh, pretty speedy service for a party of 6! Definitely recommend if you're in the area or live near by for fresh delicious sushi!

    2. Crispy Rice with Spicy Tuna

    Favorite sushi in NYC. I crave it all the time. It's also BYOB which some people might dislike but I love it because we just bring our favorite bottle of wine and the bill isn't full of overpriced mediocre wine! The crispy rice is incredible and every single sushi roll I've had is A+. I literally go once a week. They are the sweetest people too and host private parties inside a lot!! Couldn't say better things and have never waited for a table once!

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    Bamboo P.

    I had two perfect little sushi lunches here in the past three weeks so I'm surprised to see Ogawa's present standing on Yelp. I got the ($13.50) sushi lunch special the first time I came, and it was fantastic. The colorful array of fish was extremely fresh and flavorful and the portion was on the large side. It came with miso soup, and everything was delivered with lightening speed, which I really appreciated as this was a lunch break meal. The restaurant is small, but usually a few people away from empty on weekdays at lunch. You'll experience understated ambiance with comforting casual vibes. I returned during another lunch break and had the ($11) two roll special for which I selected an avocado roll and spicy tuna roll. More perfection. Highly recommended!

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    wolf l.

    Have never actually eaten in the restaurant, but have had home delivery loads of times. The quality and freshness of the sushi and rolls is top notch! The delivery is super fast, the price is reasonable. Highly recommended!

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    3 months ago

    Went here for a friends birthday. Food was amazing and they workers were super sweet!

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    Small family run Japanese restaurant with yummy food and lovely service. Simple and intimate. Enjoyed being there.

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    Obsessed with this place!! Family run delicious and affordable !!! I'll be back again and again and again

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    The lunch bento is a great deal and the owners are super nice. The amount of food for the price point is great and the quality is decent.

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    Momoya

    Momoya

    4.1(893 reviews)
    1.1 miChelsea
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    I had been to Momoya on the Upper West Side before, but this was my first visit to the Chelsea…read morelocation. The atmosphere here was a bit more lively and crowded compared to the more relaxed vibe of the UWS spot. I enjoyed my meal even more this time around. I started with the beet salad, which was delicious and offered great value given the generous portion size. it featured sliced beets, arugula, goat cheese, and walnuts. I also had my eye on the hijiki soybean salad--which is a bit smaller and reportedly homemade--so I may try that next time, along with the warm mushroom salad which looked very tasty. The edamame was standard but served as a nice starter. For my main rolls, I chose the salmon avocado and the yellowtail scallion. Both were very fresh and definitely worth ordering again. The salmon avocado roll had a nice touch of sesame seeds on the rice, while the yellowtail scallion was prepared with the seaweed on the outside. My boyfriend's sushi entree looked excellent, so I am considering that or the sushi-sashimi combo for my next visit. The entrees provide a substantial amount of food, and I especially appreciate that they allow you to choose which roll comes with your meal.

    I love love LOVE this place! Always the freshest sushi, the most exquisite service. They don't…read morehound you like some other places on the area. They are always respectable, listen to your needs, help you find whatever you need. 10 out of 10 best food in the neighborhood. I always come here for the sea urchin and salmon roe/caviar - and it has yet to be beat. It's so good! One of my neighborhood favorites, I come here so often just for the combination of service, quality, and taste. My servers are usually Denise and Toshi and they are always on top of their game. I love it here! Will definitely keep coming back, just for their (excellent) service alone. Highly recommend.

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    Sanyuu West

    Sanyuu West

    4.5(161 reviews)
    1.1 miChelsea
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    The last time I was in NYC I grabbed two omakase and one Everything don from Shinn East, so figured…read morethis time I might as well try their sister restaurant, Sanyuu West! They share a takeout menu and it's super easy to order--text what you want to the phone number on the website and pickup in ~20 minutes :). You pay on a handheld and they don't ask for tip for takeout. I love this process and truly wish more sushi restaurants in LA adopt the takeout box. The only one I know of is hefty but also $200 each lol, making Sanyuu's $69 omakase and $78 Everything don, not to mention the $30 giant salmon nigiri set, A STEAL! I enjoyed most of the pieces but I will say I don't like their amaebi or uni at all. I'm not sure what kind of uni is used here but it's the type with a very strong mineral flavor & aftertaste that I don't find enjoyable. We're spoiled by easy access to live spot prawns everywhere and fresh SB uni. Despite this, I wouldn't hesitate to come back if I lived in the city.

    Came for takeout and got the Salmon Set which includes 8 huuuuge salmon nigiri for $30. You'll…read moredefinitely want to share this one. The slices aren't thin, delicate, and melt-in-your-mouth as one usually gets in a sit down; they are extra thick, and I had to really bite down on some of the pieces. The rice was nicely seasoned and was cooked well + portions are also big to match those thiccccc salmon slices. To be honest, I was getting a little nauseated after 5 pieces, haha~ They were definitely delicious but I'd probably just eat 3 or 4 pieces and share with a friend! It was easy to text the number on the website and coordinate a pickup time, and the staff was friendly when I arrived. The restaurant is a little hard to find as the windows are blinded and the sign is a piece of paper on the door.

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    Izakaya MEW - Salmon Carpaccio

    Izakaya MEW

    4.3(3.3k reviews)
    1.6 miMidtown West
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    After puppy yoga, the family and I made our way to Izakaya Mew on 53rd Street, and this place was a…read moregenuine surprise. Everything we ordered was delicious. There was nothing on that menu that let us down. We started with two Calpico sodas, which are always a solid choice. My wife had the Omu Soba and loved it. I went with the Tonkatsu Ramen and that dish was everything. Rich, satisfying, the kind of bowl you do not want to end. We also shared the Kalbi, which are Korean short ribs, and they were outstanding. All three of us were on the same page about those. My son added two salmon tacos to the mix. He enjoyed them but said they did not hit quite as hard as his Mew Special Roll, which was clearly the standout of his night. It features raw tuna and what I believe is a combination of salmon and seared salmon on top. Either way, that sear flavor is really good. Worth trying if you get the chance. The space was lively and busy, which gave it a great energy. We ended up at a long communal table with another couple, but it never felt cramped or uncomfortable. There was enough room to breathe and enjoy the meal. My son mentioned his back felt a little tight from the seating, but that was a minor thing in an otherwise great night. Izakaya Mew delivered on every level. Great food, great atmosphere, and a dinner I am already looking forward to repeating

    We stopped in for a work lunch, and I ordered the Kaisen donburi. They were out of uni, which our…read moreserver let me know right away and mentioned they would lower the price to $30 instead. At the time, I thought that seemed fair enough, but looking back, I'm not so sure. For what was left in the bowl, $30 still felt overpriced. The fish slices were cut extremely thin, and there was really only a single layer of fish, so overall it just wasn't very satisfying. That said, there are still quite a few items on the menu that caught my eye and that I'd like to try. I'm going to chalk this one up to ordering the wrong dish rather than writing the place off completely. One thing that did leave a bad impression, though, was the interaction at the end of the meal. The girl who brought our check wasn't exactly rude, but she seemed visibly annoyed when we asked about using Apple Pay but ended up putting the charge on my card and it felt like asking her to bring over the Apple Pay machine was somehow inconveniencing her. She also didn't bother asking whether I wanted my receipt. Maybe none of it was intentional, but her overall demeanor came across that way and left us ending the meal with a bad taste in our mouths.

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