While this place always has a line, it is for good reason - this place is a great ambience with…read moregood food at an affordable price (granted it is a bit loud)! My friend and I shared the kimchi cream udon and the pork katsudon. The kimchi cream udon was extremely rich, but I loved the pieces of shrimp in there, and it was the perfect amount of spiciness. The katsudon was alright, but nothing special. I will definitely come back for the price and convenience!

I came here with friends for dinner and we had a great time! We got a reservation and were seated…read moreabout five minutes after checking in. Inside is dimly lit with a good amount of seating. The waiting area is a little cramped, but nothing outrageous. The food came about 15-30 minutes after ordering. Though it was a wait, the service was nice and they refilled our waters often. Each item was good, we all had a different favorite. The Tuna Crispy Rice was just the right amount of salty that paired well with the texture. The Kimchi Creamy Udon was also flavorful without being too heavy. The Yellowtail Carpaccio was bright and light, fish was neutral tasting. The Okonomiyaki was also good and very hot---we loved to dip pieces in the kimchi cream sauce! Overall we had a great time!

I normally don't leave reviews but this one is special. I came here with high expectations as this…read moreis their sister restaurant to their 2 Michelin star counterpart. I ordered the double patty burger as the main from their restaurant week course option. Bit disappointed to the lack of honesty for a mistake on their end. It clearly states double patty and mine came with just one so I informed the waiter about it and she said yes this is correct. However the menu clearly states two. I'm not sure what's going on here...dishonesty for a mistake is not worth the money...

4.5 / 5.0 - I'd visited the Gallery quite some time ago and the atmosphere changes regularly…read moredepending on the exhibit, so it was interesting to see a different layout. I came for dinner this week with visitors from Japan, who were impressed by how authentically Japanese and delicious everything was. Unfortunately, I don't have photos, but we chose the restaurant week menu, which included: 1. Japanese potato salad 2. Choice of kushiage, chicken nanban or kinpira salad--I chose kushiage, which came with 3 pieces 3. Choice of kaisen don, signature burger or shoyu ramen--the burger looked very tasty, but I was in the mood for Japanese food, so I chose the kaisen don 4. Homemade soft serve with choice of strawberry, mango or melon sauce--I chose melon, which was nice We also tried sparkling tea from Copenhagen, which was very refreshing. The restaurant was busy but the servers were friendly and we had a wonderful meal. Looking forward to trying more dishes next time.

Wow! This makes you feel like you've been transported straight to Tyoko! The place is roomy, homey,…read moreand beautiful. They have spots to sit that are traditional and quaint. The restrooms are beautiful and small! The food was all so well cooked and delicious. You can order small portions of food like 4 pieces of Shiitake ($4 for four) mushrooms or shishito peppers. They have little skewers of beef or chicken. There's even a salmon option. All of them were cooked perfectly. We got the ramen for my little girl- she loved it. We got fried rice, sushi, etc. it was all beautifully cooked and reasonably priced for NY. The service was fit for our conversation. We were catching up and enjoying the vibes.

nonono served up some solid izakaya food including a wide variety of yakitori and other fun bites!…read more My favorite dish of the meal was their cod cream noodle. As a fan of all fish roe and especially mentaiko, the cream and fish roe balance was well done. Loved the addition of shiso leaves to add a bit of herbaciousness to cut the richness of the cream. The udon was nicely cooked al dente and remained chewy throughout. Yakitori options range from chicken, beef, and veggie options. The chicken meatball was flavorful. Although I wish the chicken thigh and beef tongue were a little more tender, I did like their seasoning. The enoki pork wrap came with a soy/ginger sauce which served as a nice appetizer. Their smooth chawanmushi featured additional ikura and seaweed which amplified the umaminess; however because of the steam/heat, kinda overcooked the ikura a little bit, so be sure to eat it quick! The tartare combined a bunch of different fresh fish with some tamago and tossed in a light soy sauce. I liked how the wasabi wasn't too strong or overpowering but still present enough to preserve the freshness of the fish. The corn ribs were good but nothing crazy or different from other places. The space is cute and cozy with lots of natural lighting. They have two floors, an area with bar seating, and upstairs with more tables/nook area for more privacy. Staff were polite. Food came out quick on a weekend.

The food is delicious and the service is also good! The restaurant is a bit dark but it's fine.read more

Though this is advertised as an izakaya, to me it reads as a pocha-izakaya fusion. There are a lot…read moreof Korean items on the menu, and a lot of the waiters speak Korean as well. We had a reservation, but they will not seat you if the entire party is not present. The inside was nice and spacious, and can host big parties. - Spicy Crab Pasta, (4/5): I'm not a fan of creamy, sweet pastas, but this was pretty good and we finished the whole plate! - Pork Jowl and Beef Tendon Hot Pot, (4/5): pork jowl is my favorite cut, but for some reason it didn't crisp up as well with the other ingredients. Regardless, it was a great sharing plate - Salmon Sashimi + Beef Tartare, (5/5): tasted so fresh, and this was my first time having beef tartare. It didn't taste too gamey and the flavors were mild and umami I like it! This place is unique in its own way, and very affordable and great for food before a night out.

A very pleasant, modern atmosphere and delicious food! The service is also friendly and…read moreunderstanding) We've ordered here several times and are absolutely delighted! My favorite is the Volcano roll - it's excellent!

Its a small shop with a few tables. I went during the week right around opening so it was still…read moreempty. I ordered a few things. I got the cod roe omelet which was good the cod roe noodles also good a little small and the fried scallops. The drinks were good and dessert was enjoyable.

CORN RIBS where have you been my entire life?! Konban - you've lived up to the hype and then some…read more Everything we had was absolutely delicious. The curry wasn't the best I've had but our group of friends enjoyed our meal very much. From katsu, to scallops, to pasta - we were so impressed with the simplicity and execution of the dishes. Service was excellent. Decor was very minimalistic and Japanese. Would love to come back!

Have heard about this place a lot when they first opened…read more I knew they were most popular for their katsu dishes but my favorite was actually the ube tiramisu! First time having a ube dessert in NYC that's not too sweet and actually tasted like ube!

Kazumi is a lovely pop up restaurant with an intimate space and attentive service. The menu is…read moresmall but every dish is wonderfully designed with unique flavor pairings. Half of their menu is vegan-friendly. Spoiler alert: they will open a permanent location in June/July! ＊Chicken Karaage*** This chicken karaage was TO DIE FOR -- the caramelized sugar lemon on the side took it to a whole new level. The boneless chicken was so tender and juicy with a thin deep-fried batter. The meat was extremely refreshing after squeezing the lemon and dipping in honey mustard sauce. ＊ Handrolls - Salmon Yuzu, Tuna, Yellowtail** Y'all need to order their handrolls! The sashimi piece was thick and long enough to cover the vinegar rice. It would be a pain to pick which handroll I like more. They layered up the flavors of each piece with house sauces, shiso leaf, fried leek, avocado etc. Wish they would add a handroll set in the future. ＊Pork Cutlet Curry The curry was a blend of shredded meat, mashed potatoes, tomatoes and grapes (yes grapes!). The pork loin cutlets were crispy and not heavily breaded. The meat was a bit dry, yet it was cut in thin slices so it didn't bother me much. I found the multigrain rice even more enjoyable than white rice with its crunchiness. ＊Matcha Crème Brûlée** WE LOVED THIS. Matcha flavor is strong. The caramelized top and creamy matcha custard complemented really well. Trust me, their crème brûlée is the best dessert to finish off your meal. ＊Vegan Matcha Cheesecake This cheesecake was homey and light. Matcha flavor was tasteable but not very strong. The raspberry compote added a nice touch to it. I liked the crunchy biscuit layer on the bottom. ＊Yuzu White Peach Sparkling ＊Virgin Green Tea Mojito Their Japanese-inspired mocktails were great and not too sweet (very rare for mocktails). Very refreshing to drink along with your meal.

A cute neighborhood spot for casual lunch. The restaurant is very small, 4-6 tables, but it's cozy…read more The menu is simple and no fuss which I liked not being overwhelmed with options. Starting off with the Agedashi Tofu: Three pieces of tofu in tsuyu sauce. Light and crispy, with a savory but not too salty broth. It came with fried enoki mushrooms. Some grated radish would've been a nice touch. Chicken Karaage: This was my personal favorite. The chicken pieces were tender and juicy, while crispy on the outside. The portion came with a decent amount of chicken which was shareable between three. Shoyu Ramen: Not a standout dish, but seeing as it's not specifically a ramen restaurant, it was standard! Not amazing but not bad. Pork Cutlet Curry: As someone who loves Japanese curry, this hit the spot! Warm flavorful curry with crispy tonkatsu. However, I think it would taste better served with fluffy white rice! Also I think it was served with a side of grapes which was seemed odd unless it's a new food trend I'm unaware of. Overall, would definitely come back! They seem to do fried foods well, hopefully they can introduce tempura or a katsu sando would be amazing.

A friend and I stopped in here for food and a drink, and I was impressed. The cocktail was very…read moredelicious. The burger, though, is what stood out to me. Sansho soy reduction on a burger is incredible! Also, kudos to anyplace that still includes fries automatically with a burger order.

Cozy spot with intimate vibes, fabulous drinks, and decadent burgers. The friendliest staff too…read more I got a foie gras burger and a cocktail. While a little bit on the saucy side (which my sister told me is typical of Japanese style burgers), it was juicy and full of flavor. The cocktail was well made, aromatic, and well balanced. The fries were the only thing average about the entire experience but the honey mustard dipping sauce had me polishing off most of the fries anyway.

Wonderful experience for our group to celebrate a birthday dinner! First this restaurant is very…read moreunassuming, simple doors that take you to the open sushi chef counter followed by small tables in the back. The restaurant was full at the counter however only a few tables in the back. Our server was often always standing next to our table, attentive and observant with our needs. I really liked that we had the option to get as many omakases as we wanted and/or order as many a la carte menu items. Many Japanese omakase restaurants do not allow this! And I never understood this either. We ordered 3 omakases to share amongst 2 people, and then a ton of a la carte dishes to share. Which were such a beautiful compliment to our omakase dishes. We got the "O" which was a 9 course meal with some cooked and raw options. From the a la carte menu, we ordered the chicken karaage, agedashi tofu, hamachi kama, clay pot rice with salmon and roe, sukiyaki noodles, 2 different rolls (tuna and salmon) and of course the uni taster (which were 3 different kinds of sushi from California and 2 from Hokkaido). The agedashi tofu was the worst amongst our group for a weird texture, definitely did not feel like tofu. The best dishes were the uni taster, chicken karraage, and hamachi kama all from the a la carte menu. And from the omakase, definitely the sushi platter (which were 10 pieces of sushi) and the soba noodles were so amazing! The sushi rice here were so delicious! This is how you can tell a authentic sushi restaurant vs not. Overall, definitely recommend and absolutely order a la carte to get a full tasting of the dishes.

Great value for food here!…read more We were able to get a last minute reservation and this place did not disappoint! We both got one of the course sets and it left us full, the price was definitely worth it for quality sushi with different variety of fish and dishes. Would love to come back and try other courses as well! They also have a counter with omakase it seems.

Apparently There's No Such Thing as Too Hot for Ramen!…read more I was working from my Midtown office, which is ALWAYS freezing , so despite it being a hot day in NYC, ramen sounded like the perfect lunch. Instead of taking the easy route and ordering delivery, I decided to walk over to Kushi Kushi Yaki to get some fresh air -- and, more importantly, escape the Arctic tundra that is my office. The restaurant is small but really nicely decorated and felt warm and inviting. As soon as I walked in, the waitress/hostess greeted me and offered me a seat. I let her know I was ordering to-go, and she immediately handed me a menu so I could make my selection. I quickly landed on the Tantan Ramen -- chicken broth, seasoned ground chicken, soft-boiled egg, hot oil, bok choy, scallions, and chili paste. And OMG, it was SO good! Flavorful, comforting, with just the right amount of heat. Exactly what I needed! The price was also a pleasant surprise! The ramen was listed at $18 on the regular menu, but it was only $15 as part of the lunch special. For a filling and delicious lunch in Midtown Manhattan, I thought that was a pretty good deal. I was also really impressed with how thoughtfully they packed the ramen for takeout. The broth came in a larger container, while all of the ingredients were packed separately in a smaller container that fit perfectly inside. No soggy noodles or ingredients sitting in broth during the walk back to the office! My only small critique is the shape of the broth container. It was pretty tall and narrow, which made everything a little difficult to stir once combined. A wider, more rounded container would make eating it much easier. Overall, delicious ramen, friendly and efficient service, great takeout packaging, AND a solid lunch deal. I'd absolutely go back -- even when my office isn't freezing me out!

This place has a great vibe and was a nice spot to catch up with friends. The service was very…read moreattentive, and the overall atmosphere made for a fun, relaxed meal. The food was well executed, but the flavors didn't quite stand out for me. I had the Black Garlic Tonkotsu Ramen, which was pretty good with nicely cooked noodles, but the broth felt a little one-note. Since yakitori is their namesake, I also tried the 7-skewer combo along with the chicken skin and gizzard. The skin and gizzard were excellent, and the bacon-wrapped baby corn and cherry tomato from the combo were standouts. Everything was cooked well, but I wasn't a huge fan of the tare, which leaned pretty salty and lacked some balance. The lychee mango cocktail pouch was fun but nothing particularly memorable. Overall, a good spot for the atmosphere, service, and some standout skewers, but the food didn't quite wow me.