Another amazing visit here! My friend was craving Noreetuh so of course we went. I had a late…read morereservation and thank god I had one because the entire place was packed. Upon arrival I was greeted with a friendly wave and smile from Tasha at the bar! It feels so nice to be recognized and to see a friendly face. I had a We were seated and then given complimentary mini glass of Riesling. That was so nice!! We got: - lychee Bellini - POG cocktail - 2 glasses of Riesling - yellowtail Musubi: this is my friend's favorite - unagi Musubi: this is my favorite! - chicken moco loco: a must order - side of macaroni salad: they was on the house because I normally order this, but we weren't too hungry and the chicken moco loco also comes with macaron salad - chocolate Sundae: the ice cream is at the bottom under the whipped cream. I liked the graham crackers (on thinner side) because it added right amount of crispiness. There isn't really any chocolate but rather these gelatin chocolate pieces at the bottom, but I wasn't really feeling that. But overall I can't say no to ice cream! Everyone was lovely!! Service is great as always We chatted with Acadia and Pye came by to say hi to me and to give us our dessert. It really feels so nice to be remembered and chat with familiar and friendly faces which is why I keep coming back.

Top level dishes cooked with tremendous thought and care…read more Ordered from the restaurant week prix fixe menu. Got the grilled octopus, lamb chops, mochi fluke, mentaiko spaghetti, azuki bean brownie and chocolate haupia sundae. The execution on these dishes were amazing. Tremendous job on the cook for all components. The vegetable pairings and choice of garnishes were excellent. Portions are a bit smaller for the price point, but still left full Service was also really quick. Staff were all really friendly and attentive to our needs. I had a reservation ahead of time as well. Space inside is on the smaller side, but cozy enough to have some room. Handful of tables available and some seats at the bar. Restroom available as well. I would love to try other items on the menu for next time. Every dish that came out wow'ed me. Very impressed!

Yet another crappy ghost kitchen disguising itself as a real restaurant to an undiscerning public…read morethat doesn't question anything on delivery apps. None of the uncanny AI slop photos of the food ever resemble the actual slop actually being served out of some sketchy nondescript door. There's at least two other fake restaurants besides this one that I've caught operating out of this specific 5th Ave location ("Glazed Hen" Korean fried chicken is another one), but whichever group runs them always sets up the same slate of fake restaurants in the same buildings. 1140 Utica Ave in Brooklyn is another known physical location they operate this scam out of. In the meantime I need for y'all to be a bit smarter when you go on these apps. DoorDash usually labels ghost kitchen junk "virtual brand" in small print on the store page, but UberEats and the rest all lie. If it's a place with a weird name that you never heard of that's delivering at all hours and has a suspiciously high rating on the delivery apps compared to here on Yelp, despite having no internet presence to speak of (no social media) it's a huge red flag. Don't support this scam.

Fantastic value and great flavor bowls. The portions are generous and they have lots of options,…read moreincluding making your own bowl (poke or two BBQ proteins) and pre-made bowls. We ordered delivery (can't comment on the restaurant space of service) and it arrived hot and fresh. We tried the make your own poke bowl with salmon and tuna (you get to pick two which I really like), over white rice with edamame, cucumber, avocado, mango, sesame seeds, onion crisps, seaweed salad and the poke sauce (with a side of siracha aiolic) along with the two protein BBQ bowl with beef bulgogi and pork katsu, with cole slaw and mac and cheese over hawaiian fried rice with katsu sauce. The katsu was still crispy and while I don't normally care much for fried rice, the hawaiian fried rice was very good. The poke bowl was fresh with a good amount of fish and again, I loved all of the toppings and things that you can add for free (the avocado is extra). Both bowls were very tasty and good sized portions. Given the quality and quantity, the prices were very reasonable (especially compared to other poke places) and I would definitely order from here again.

Such an awesome coffee shop with unique drinks and food. We ordered the lavender latte and Hawaiian…read morelatte (coconut and macadamia). We enjoyed that both were the perfect amount of sweetness without having to ask. The food and pastries also were really good. The sunrise sandwich is a ham, egg and cheese with chili jam on a brioche. They have a unique variety like a matcha pound cake and even have vegan pastry options. Can't wait to come back to try the lunch sandwiches and try their different seasonal food and beverages. The vibe in the coffee shop was bright and had minimalist decor. I enjoyed they had descriptions of the coffee beans they sell. The baristas were also very knowledgable and welcoming.

My bestie and I visited my sister and one of the days we stopped in for some caffeine. I haven't…read morebeen to this location before, but my sister said that she heard good things about it. I tried the Hawaiian Latte and my bestie tried the Honey Almond Latte. We both enjoyed our drink, but if I realized how much syrup was in the Hawaiian Latte I would have passed on that. Well, it was vacation and no need to obsess over sugars on one stop. The reason I have a low rating was frankly due to the lack of customer service. I'm from out of town and maybe it's an expectation of mine to greet customers, and let them know when their order is ready, but there was none of that. The young man and gal were talking amongst themselves and didn't string up conversation or engage in any way shape or form. I'm not expecting to become the baristas friend, but acknowledgement is necessary in a customer service based job. Plenty of other spots to choose from in the city.

RICE BALLS ARE LIFE…read more I divert myself to Grand Central Station instead of Penn, just so I can take the walk to get rice balls. Every time. Best food going on in midtown.

Omusubi Gonbei is kind of like an all-in-one Japanese grocery store and food stall. They are most…read moreknown for their rice balls, which were very affordable. There is also a counter in the back of the store with ramen if you are looking for a more substantial meal. The service was as expected of a grocery store and the ambiance was a bit quiet that morning. I got their Spam Musubi. It was really tasty. The egg and spam had savory flavors that paired well with the plain rice. I wish the rice was not so thick and that the nori was a bit thicker, but still a scrumptious meal to grab on the go! I also bought this Japanese apple jelly drink which was refreshing. I want to come back to try their rice balls (onigiris), specifically the Shrimp Tempura. Very convenient spot to get some quick Japanese snacks and food.

This is one of my go to place for affordable eats. I ate…read morehere a number of times for lunch, and it has not been a disappointment each time I visit here. It is a small Hawaiian place that serves fresh food. The owner is friendly. The portion size of the food is a lot, so you will definitely not get hungry. Below are a few items that I had tried: Sushi Taco - I typically get ahi tuna or salmon (both are always fresh) mixed with spicy mayo. Hawaiian BBQ Plate - you have the option to do 1 to 3 proteins with 2 sides. The proteins that I typically pick are chicken katsu, bulgogi beef, or grilled shrimp. The sides that I typically pick are seaweed salad, charred broccoli, and crabmeat salad. Poke Bowl - you can't go wrong with picking ahi tuna or salmon (assuming you have no issues eating raw food) as your protein. Gyoza - it is fried and crispy, and I would recommend this over the pork dumplings. Pork Dumplings - it is so-so. The skin on the dumplings is too thick. Spam Musubi - it's just spam meat & seaweed wrapped over rice. Nothing too special. Overall, give this place a try if you're ever around this area!

Scallion pancake burrito for $10.95 unfortunately did not live up to expectations. I came on a…read morerainy weekday afternoon, and was the only person in the store. You get to build your burrito by picking two proteins: charred chicken thigh, herb roasted chicken, tender prime beef, shrimp, ahi tuna (raw), salmon (raw), crabmeat, spicy tuna, or tofu. All burritos include cucumber, lettuce, onion, cilantro, pickled radish, wonton crisps, and avocado. I chose ahi tuna and salmon. I'm used to my scallion pancakes being crispy. Unfortunately, this scallion pancake was kind of soggy. I ate it at a countertop at the front of the store, so it wasn't like I was carrying it in a takeout box and it got soggy over time. I wanted to like it, especially since it's got everything I like: scallion pancake, ahi tuna, salmon, veggies, all wrapped up into burrito form. But the soggy scallion pancake was kind of a letdown.

The setting is ideal and the servers make you feel welcome. They run a tidy operation with pleasant…read moresurroundings. Their cooking is consistently delicious. Their staff creates comfortable experiences. I love this place.

Well I decided to give this place another chance. I had a coupon on door dash for $7 off so I…read moredidn't have to pay over $20 for the bowl lol. I feel like this place is definitely too expensive for what you get but it is good if you have a coupon or discount code! I ordered another make your own bowl with similar options. The avocado was a little overripe for my liking but otherwise it's good. I asked for sauce on the side and it was mixed in but it's good so whatever. And no fish bones this time! There was also a decent amount of shrimps this time too. :) yay!

Ordered the Plenty Poke bowl with salmon and tuna through Doordash for pick-up. Both fish tasted…read morefresh and I especially loved the shitake mushroom as a topping; it gave it a nice umami flavor. I got the zucchini noodle salad as the base and love the refreshing crunch. I asked for the poke bowl house sauce and it was light and not overly drenched. Overall, good portion and fast service. Would come back again.

Too hot to eat anything big so just got a snack sized portion…read more There is different sizes with different portion amounts. Snack is the smallest portion with 1 protein. There are cooked proteins too, not juat raw fish. I made my own bowl of tuna, brown rice, kimchi, mango, edamame, etc. As for sauces, I had their signature sauce. Bowl was made quick. I dined in as there were a few seats. Bowl was tasty. Tuna tasted fresh with no fishy taste. Liked how the other ingredients and sauce mixed in well.

I came here with a group of at least 8 people - seating is very limited here but we were glad seats…read morewere opened that day we went. I think we took up most of the space. Please also note it's high top seating so it's not really intended for group seating. I don't eat raw fish but the group does. Thankfully the menu had cooked options so I ordered the roasted black cod. It was delicious! The fish tasted so fresh and sweet. The food also came out pretty quickly for an order of 8!

I do not like writing reviews when I only try 1 item from the menu and it is to go, but I got…read moresimilar feedback from others who ordered delivery with me. Since it was delivery, I cannot say anything about the restaurant itself (service, decoration, vibe etc), I can only comment on the food. I tried the goma shoyu tuna and others went with the negitoro don tartare and sichuan chili salmon. The feedback overall was it was too expensive for the portion size. The portion wasn't small, but it certainly wasn't big. We were all still a little hungry after eating our bowls. Regarding my order, the goma shoyu tuna, the fish was good, but not great and for my bowl at least, I felt it was lacking in flavor. I did not taste any chili oil and the only real flavor present in the dish came from the seaweed salad. Chikarashi does not allow you to make your own poke bowl, which I feel is unfortunate. I usually like to get both tuna and salmon and add a bunch of toppings/ingredients and that is not an option for any of their bowls.