Blue Mountain is a neighborhood sushi gem in the Murray Hill area. I recently ordered for pickup…read moreand tried the salmon poke bowl, which came with a side of miso soup. The soup was nothing special, so I think I'd opt for a side salad next time instead. The bowl was packed with an impressive variety of toppings, including salmon, peanuts, fried onions, avocado, oshinko, tamago, and seaweed salad, all topped with a sesame dressing. While I appreciated the generous portions and the freshness of the salmon and vegetables, the bowl felt a bit heavy overall. There was a lot going on, and I found the amount of fried onions and peanuts to be more than necessary. The sesame dressing was tasty, though there was a bit too much of it for my preference. I also noticed that the tamago and seaweed salad tasted premade and a bit sugary, which took away from the light, fresh quality I usually look for in sushi. However, I know that sweetness is fairly common for those ingredients, and I think many people would like this hearty style of poke. Since the fish itself was fresh, I would happily order from here again and will round up to 4 stars, though I'll stick to their regular rolls next time to keep things a bit lighter.

Nice little place in the Murray Hill area on 28th and 2nd. Fresh Sushi and a very friendly staff…read more A Lunch special is offered Monday- Saturday from 11-3. Lunch entrees come with choice of soup or salad. I had the Seafood Hot and Sour soup and it was fabulous. Just the right amount of spice and tart. Spicy Tuna rolls were very good and my favorite was the Yellow Tail with jalapeño roll. Portions were big and the $13.75 price was more than reasonable. A 3 roll lunch is only $17.75 and there are many choices all under $18. Everything was so good here. I know I'll be back

food was so good staff were really friendly overall the expiration of the food was foodread more

I like the tofu pockets they have here - really great snack! I got the seared lobster one for $6…read more I also go the make your own bowl with 2 proteins, with salmon and spicy salmon. You get unlimited toppings and 2 sauces! The masago is 50 cents extra. In total it came to about $24 including the tofu pockets. I really liked the spicy mayo - it was actually spicy haha. There's a decent amount of seats, maybe like 10 in total? I'd come again!

The ambiance is chill but on the go. Had around 12 stools to sit on and partial booth seating plus…read more2 tables outside. I got 2 proteins: spicy salmon and crab meat with all the veggie/fruit toppings except kimchi over a base of salad. The staff were very patient in explaining all their different options (hot proteins and cold proteins). I love how colorful the bowl turned out to be with edamame, corn, sweet mango, onion, striped of seaweed, tomatoes and lettuce. I like how you can get a smaller portion -one protein or a large portion -3 proteins. The only downside is it can be high on sodium with the sauce. However, its extremely flavorful and I would definitely go back. Around $17.81 with tax for two proteins over salad. I believe there is a upcharge for Avocado. The best part is feeling you've eaten your veggies for the day.

Keepin it real out here in Union Square I try to eat healthy…read morefrom time to time, and find myself eating this a lot. Not cheap but it's good protein :D

Lived in this neighborhood for a while and wish I came here sooner. I came in for the lunch special…read more and it was delicious. I got it to go, I requested the tails off of my roll and this is the ONLY place where they didn't also remove the meat in the tail along with it. Definitely will be coming back, was delicious and they were very nice.

A hole in a wall spot which has great large portions of poke in midtown!…read more Kealoha poke/sushi serves great poke - it's a smaller joint and often not too crowded which makes it a perfect spot for grabbing takeout. Grab a paper menu and a pen and mark off what you want in your poke and hand it to the cashier to pay and order. They have a wide variety of toppings which makes your poke super customizable - sauce wise and topping wise. Note they are super generous on sauce, so if you don't want too much sauce, maybe don't get all three sauces. A great lunch takeout poke spot.

Excellent food, great drinks, nice vibe, great service. Reasonably priced as well. Veggie meat…read moresubstitute is delish, lots of great vegetarian options.

- Comfy, cozy space with a handful of bar-height tables up front, counter seating at the bar, and…read morebooth nooks along the side of the restaurant; warm and inviting vibes throughout - We made reservations for a party of 14 (originally 17), and they were able to seat us in the rear of the restaurant; 17 would've likely required splitting up; the regular lunch crowd was steady but quiet down completely around 2p on a Thursday afternoon - Service was decent overall, though the waitstaff seemed a bit overwhelmed by our larger group; there was a small mishap with one entrée due to a gluten allergy, but it was handled promptly and professionally - The food was excellent--everyone enjoyed their entrée selections: fried dumplings (both pork and vegetarian) arrived piping hot, crispy, and flavorful, as did the Spring Rolls (with both carnivore and herbivore options); the 5ive Special Pho was especially satisfying, with a generous portion of noodles, a rich and savory broth with a gentle kick, and plenty of tender meat; I also snagged a few taro crisps from a colleague--thin, crispy, and perfect with the sriracha aioli; Thai Iced Tea had a deep, authentic tea flavor and just the right level of sweetness - I loved the restroom hidden behind the bookcase in the back--such a fun, stealthy touch, with the only indication being a cute little man/woman plaque displayed on one of the shelves; there's also a clearly labeled restroom to the right, for those who are less adventurous :)

Black sesame is having a moment. On a recent trip to Seoul, I even saw it featured as a flavor of…read more약과, not to mention seeing black sesame lattes everywhere. But as far as I know, Ongi is the only establishment employing the ingredient as part of a dressing for a corporate "slop bowl." It's a phenomenal sauce, and helps make 온기 what I would deem to be the best of its genre in Midtown. A bit of the black sesame aioli is enough to get me to stomach a salad bowl with tofu for lunch.

Friday, May 1st 2026 Midtown East, NYC…read more Sunny 68°F Full Flower Moon Where have I been for the past two years on my quest for really good Korean take-out, that I never noticed ONGI until today?! After a big day in the city, on an empty tummy, I needed fuel. Plus, I was hangry for KFC. However, I was low on energy to venture to my go-to places. As I was approaching the vicinity of GCT, I observed multitudes of people (mostly young yuppie types) entering a little door off of East 41st Street and Third Avenue that peaked my curiosity. Lo and Behold, I look up and think "Just what I am looking for this very moment. Thank you!" The rest is history. Now we have a great place to grab a fulfilling delicious, like grandma made, Korean meal to bring home and enjoy thoroughly. We will definitely return again and try more menu items. **Very similar ordering system relative to the Chipotle style. However, their model is extremely efficient and likable.** **Prices are reasonable. Place is very clean, modern. Servers are excellent, helpful, and very friendly ** Thank you so much! 매우 감사합니다

Obsessed. Anything w those warm sweet potato noodles. So fresh, delish, truly great every single…read moretime. Love love love salmon w sweet potato noodles w all the add ons and wasabi ginger. Yum!!!!!

The poke here is pretty good. The fish tasted fresh and for a medium at $15 you get a decent sized…read morebowl. I wish they had more topping options though and half of them are additional. Overall good if you're craving a bowl, but I've definitely had better.

Was working with the team out of a nearby WeWorks office and found this boba spot close by through…read moreYelp. Service was rather impersonal, but they were able to take my order quickly despite a slight queue of people who had just come in. Ordered my go-to Passionfruit Green Tea w/ boba. They provide a generous amount of boba which I definitely appreciate. However the boba itself was on the firmer side and not as enjoyable. The passionfruit juice was ok, but tasted more like syrup juice rather than fresh fruit. Store itself is very clean and spacious. With plenty of tables available if you choose to dine-in.

The pineapple fresh fruit tea was absolutely yum! It was so light, refreshing, and made with real…read morefruit! Perfect balance of sweetness and tartness made it a perfect treat. So refreshing, especially on a hot day!