Great place if you are in a hurry to pick up some sushi or bento. I like the salmon sushi box (I…read morethink it about 20 bucks). Worth it if you are in on the go and need a quick lunch or dinner. I have also gotten the salmon bowl before - good as well- make sure you ask for the dressing. There is a decent amount of searing.

As a Japanese, there are a ton of more AUTHENTIC choices for Japanese, especially in NYC…read more I did not think u cld make a Japanese curry badly but this isnt "Japanese curry" and more like a tomato based sauce I tried them cuz they came up on meal pal! On the bright side, their chicken katsu was at least quite Crispy. And they didnt make mushy rice so kudos for that?!?! Just cant say I am able to consider this to be Japanese. Maybe Japanese Style Cuisine?

Food was made fresh and service was friendly. I love their age tuff and all their maki rolls.read more

I see a lot of shows in New York, and have been searching for a Japanese place near the Theater…read moreDistrict I can make my home away from home. Ari came up on a search, so I gave it a go - two weeks in a row, so they must be doing something right. Ari is great for getting away from the tourist throngs - head west on 44th. Gives kind of a local vibe, a little out of the way and low-key. No fuss, seated right away both times - just good to take a break between shows on a quiet side street in front of a menu with lots of things I found appealing. What worked best for me: I'm pretty basic when it comes to my sushi, starting with the hot sake (last time I was there it was raining, and the sake saved my life), then usually a seaweed salad to start. Both were superior. I don't know why, but the sake seemed richer, a notch above what I'm used to. And major points for the seaweed salad - shot through with spikes of julienne cucumber that made it truly a salad. What didn't work: The tempura. I love to share some vegetable tempura while waiting for my sushi, and this didn't cut it. Tempura batter should be bubbly, crisp and light. The vegetables we were served at Ari were enrobed in a coating more suitable, say, for a chicken cutlet. The biggest disappointment. As for the sushi itself, well ... y'know, bring it on, watch it disappear, but would I rate this among the best of all the sushi I've ever consumed? I'm afraid not. I don't know, it just kind of sat there for me -- pretty enough, but lackluster overall. On the plus side: Ari's special rolls. Often when I order special rolls, they come covered in glop that overpowers rather than complements the sushi. The two rolls I had at Ari were not covered by anything, and I appreciated that. A case when less is more (if maybe a bit plain). However -- the nigiri. I wish I could be more positive, but the sushi is the main reason I cannot give Ari a glowing review. Would I eat it again? Absolutely, and probably will. Came as a surprise, though, because I did not know sushi could be so ... bland. Perfectly fine, unfortunately, nothing special. That in itself is no reason to avoid Ari - which I do recommend, especially to get away from the theater crowds. My dinner companion had the vegetable fried rice, both times, the second time with tofu (expect an upcharge), and gave it high marks. So give Ari a whirl. I bet you'll find something that will suit you.

It is very convenient and prices are reasonable! I've tried the salmon avocado rolls, rainbow roll,…read moreand salmon deluxe- all very good and fast delivery. Satisfies the sushi craving! I have not dined in but there seems to be a few tables inside - tho it is a small place.

Came in at 7:30 on a Wednesday and just one couple seated. Just 4 tables in this nondescript…read moreeatery, with 10 seats total. All the tables filed in during my time here, so your luck will be hit-or-miss as to whether there's a wait. I ordered: - Fantastic Roll: lobster salad, spicy crunchy tuna, Kani, cucumber, topped with shrimp, smoked salmon, white tuna, tuna, Mango, with sweet chili sauce and mango sauce ($18) -- more sweet than spicy; could have used more kick - Chicken and vegetable tempura with rice and salad ($19). I've never had chicken tempura before -- it was good! Not as good as shrimp, though! Next time!

The sushi was really fresh and I loved the packaging. I got the 10 piece sushi set with the roll…read more It also came with a soup or salad. They also packed a little soy sauce tray too which was really thoughtful. Staff was nice. It's alittle smaller inside and I can't imagine a lot of people willing to dine in. Seems more like a take out place. I would definitely come back for to go!

Warning: this place is on the second floor with no accessible entrance or elevator…read more I didn't know this in advance and booked a mealpal here. I use a wheelchair. But thanks to the quick thinking young lady working at this place I was able to get my food without it becoming a problem. She was very kind and accommodating and came downstairs right away the minute I called. She then was quick thinking and took a photo of the QR code on her phone so she could bring her phone down to me to scan. I tried the salmon don and it was super high quality. I would be hesitant to come here again myself because of the accessibility issue but the food is great and the service is five stars all the way.

Today was a double Broadway kinda day. I had a taste for Ramen and/or sushi, so in between shows I…read morehit up Yama. It was perfect since it was still happy hour, and I could get a quick bite to eat - for cheap and still make it back on time for the second show. Upon entering, you are greeted with smiles and hellos from the wait staff. The lights are dimmed slightly , and you are kind of transported to a small village where all of the locals come to eat. The chefs are to the right preparing fresh dishes upon ordering. I ordered: Pork Gyoza 5/5 California Roll 5/5 Spicy Salmon Rolls 5/5 It's a great place to eat and food is always good. If you have high blood pressure, stay away from the soy sauce, it was too salty, and I would have liked to have more ginger with my rolls. But that's it. Till we eat again....

Tried Yama Ramen last week before seeing a Broadway show, and you really can't beat the amount of…read morefood for the price. We did the $30 restaurant week Ramen set. The Yama Wings were delicious, the Spicy Tuna on Chips were good though was not expecting "chips" to mean ritz crackers. The Ramen bowl was flavorful, hearty and kept me very full for hours. The pork belly was tender and well cooked. If you go during the week they have a happy hour starting at 5pm, so can also get wine, beer or saki for $7 or $8. Overall, great value for your money, and VERY close to many broadway theaters.

Was previously unhappy with an experience here on a bowl mixup. But I always liked the food, and…read moreafter a few weeks I went back. I've probably had dozens of bowls since then. Consistently fresh ingredients, you can customize however you want, for the neighborhood it's good value for the price. Recently, I had another bowl mixup (this is still a low percentage of the time, they've been spot on across dozens of orders.) They were very friendly and professional in remediating. I'm having a bowl right now and it is delicious as always. I will continue to be a loyal customer.

I tried Red Poke while visiting New York this week, and honestly it was a pretty solid spot…read more Nothing super fancy or life changing, but exactly the kind of reliable place you want when you need a quick meal in the city. The prices were actually pretty fair for NYC, especially compared to a lot of poke places that charge crazy amounts for tiny portions. The bowls felt filling, customizable, and overall worth it. The fish tasted semi fresh, not the freshest poke I've ever had, but definitely good enough to satisfy the craving without feeling sketchy. What I liked most was that it felt dependable. Quick service, good portion sizes, and enough topping/sauce options to make the bowl enjoyable without overcomplicating things!

There are a few ramen options in Hells Kitchen and Kohoku-Ku is a welcomed establishment. It…read moreprovides the necessary competition to enable great ramen dishes. The ramen was pretty good but what stands out is the price you pay for what you get. Inside Kohoku-Ku is beautiful, the decor is nice. Feels very intentional and cozy.

4.5 I've passed by this place a few times and thought it was…read morealways closed. It is dim inside that's why. Also, decorated like we're eating outdoors. QR code menu. A satisfying bowl of Black garlic ramen for each of us. Got shrimp tempura at $2/pc as extra topping. The batter is thicker so it soaked in the broth without falling off quickly. Even the restroom is decorated like we were outside (on a rainy day..wink). The faucet needs to be fixed asap. When my husband turned it on, he got sprayed so he warned me. Even when I tried to be gentle, still sprayed out. I let one of the staff know esp bec the floor was really wet. If taking the train, nearest is the 8th Ave subway line, 50th St stop.

Came here after Hyrox event on Pier 76…read more I called in advance for a party of 8- they said 20mins. We got there and only waiting about 5-6mins to be seated. Servers were very sweet and friendly especially with four kids. We ordered and food came right away. Ramen broth was so flavorful. The salmon crispy rice was great as well. Highly recommend if in the area

Our last day in New York and with a late night because of a visit to a jazz club, we woke up to…read morelunch time. I was craving some soup, specifically ramen and I found a place within a couple blocks from our hotel. While walking there I almost walked too far because restaurants in New York can be inconspicuous because the restaurant is sometimes located at business buildings. We quickly ordered and I got my ramen as expected and y wife ordered her usual sashimi lunch plate. The orders also came out pretty fast and it all looked delicious. The ramen broth was so hot and soothing to my stomach. The pork charsiu was thin and flavorful, and the sashimi slices for my wife's lunch were decent slices. Service was good and she kept my Tea Cup pretty full at most times. No complaints. Lunch as expected to be fast and precise.