You walk down a sketchy staircase off 35th with basically no signage and land in a basement that's…read morelouder than half of K-town one block over. That's the charm. Went tonight and the sushi was legitimately fresh, like actually fresh, not Midtown-lunch-counter fresh. Yellowtail carpaccio and the salmon tataki were the standouts, clean fish, no fridge taste. This is izakaya food though, so order like it: geso kara, aged tofu, gyoza, repeat. Frozen beer comes with that slushie foam cap they do in Tokyo and it keeps the pint cold to the last sip, which matters when the room is this warm and packed. Service is fast and a little chaotic. Prices are fair for the neighborhood, borderline cheap at lunch. Not a temple of sushi, but for a rowdy basement near Herald Square? Way better than it needs to be. Full by 6pm sharp. Come at 5 for the sake deal or book on Resy, the phone voicemail is always full.

We came on a weekday evening around 7pm and there was a short line down the stairs to get on the…read morewaitlist. It only took about 20 minutes to get a table. The environment was loud like a buzzing bar. The service was attentive, bringing out dishes and cleaning up the table throughout. I liked the texture of the salmon tataki and the wasabi cream was well-incorporated. The kimchi cream udon was delicious. I was literally licking the sauce off the plate because the sauce was so good! The okonomiyaki came on a sizzling skillet. The flavor of the dish was perfectly savory and made for some great bites.

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.

The creamy udon was insanely good. I come back for this dish and this dish only. Everything else…read morewas good, but the udon is what made this place really worth it. It's smaller portions so I do think this place is more suitable for 2 people over bigger parties. Service was ok. Sat on quickly, the server got us what we needed but wasn't as attentive compared to other places I have been. They made sure we had everything so I still left happy. Ambiance was really cool. Two floors, clean, and spacious.

Had a really great time here today, was able to get seated right away with a reservation that we…read morewere early for and stayed for like 3 hours for dinner and drinks. There was a nice steady stream of people throughout the night but not too loud or crowded, and it was overall such a cute place. The staff was really attentive and nice and helpful! I liked how you can order directly on the screen at each table but the staff still made it a personable experience while bringing over food and drinks and checking in periodically. The beef sukiyaki (make sure to check out the extra additions while ordering not like us finding out after we were basically done w food lol) and assorted sashimi platter were all really good. The matcha makgeolli was the best makgeolli I've had in a while omg but it's so filling so make sure to share! Finished off with a glass of the frozen Orion beer that was so nice and refreshing on a hot summer night. Will definitely be back to try out more of the menu :)

Food/drinks: seriously a hidden gem!! They have a frozen beer perfect for the summer weather &…read moreeverything we got was super delicious and easy to share with a big group! Atmosphere: very dark inside and vibey, not too loud Service: very quick, order on iPad & great for big groups Price: hidden gem pricing!! Very affordable!

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.

Snagged a 5:15pm dinner with a friend - heard s lot of great things so was excited to try it…read more immediately we were seated with the mini sampler tomatoes and yuzu fizz - this set the vibes right because it was so delicious! we ordered the pork noodles, corn, yellowtail, and pork katsu which were all incredibly delicious!! the sauce with the katsu was so juicy - came with salt and wasabi!!! the noodles were my fav - savory but the sweet chili sauce was banging. pork mixed well and noodles cooked perfectly 10/10 recommend would come back

Highly anticipated meal, been seeing this on social media forever. Definitely need a reservation…read moreahead of time. Great ambiance for small groups or a date. For food- - Corn ribs: has an addictive dry rub on it, perfect with the lime squeeze. - Sabazushi: probably tied for first place in our meal. Mackerel slightly pickled and charred, very tasty. - Pork loin: got this bc it's fattier than Tenderloin. Could really taste the breadcrumbs and had amazing texture. Portion is a bit small though. These were just okay: - Mazemen: a little sweet for my liking. - Chicken karaage: almost too juicy? Not crispy at all - Corn ice cream: very small hint of corn, mostly tastes of white chocolate. A lot more affordable than we expected. Their famous dishes are very good but others are just alright.

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.

Came here on a Saturday evening and no wait . Nice little spot in koreatown that feel authentic! I…read moregot brussel sprouts app which was very saucy and full of flavor- great start!!! 10 skewers was just enough for me and my GF, i was satisfied with the experience!

Came in on a really cold day for lunch. It wasn't too crowded…read more Service was quick and attentive. Didn't have to wait long for service. Food also came out quickly. I got the chicken bento which was chicken, meatballs, and zucchini on skewers. Also, comes with a side salad and miso soup. Everything was very tasty and was filling for lunch. Menu also has other options including ramen, several skewer options and variety of drinks.