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    The Gallery

    4.3 (66 reviews)
    Open 11:45 am - 2:30 pm, 5:00 PM - 10:30 PM

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    Evonne H.

    Very good vegan tan tan noodle .. worth going there and try .. broth very flavorful and the spicyness just perfect!

    When I heard a legendary ramen chef from Japan was coming to NYC for a limited time, I had to make a reservation. I am disappointed to say it didn't live up to the hype. Ambiance of the restaurant was really good and it had a vibe of a temple because of the incense. The service wasn't great. I like how they kept refilling my water but the waitress that served me, I am not going to bash on the waitress that served me, just felt she was a bit rude. The food was ok and not amazing. It had so much hype because it was from a legendary chef who learn from the ramen king and he had a restaurant in Japan that was nearly impossible to get a reservation. He only here in NYC for a few months showcasing his ramen. The broth and noodles was fine. It felt like the noodles were from Sun noodle company which supplies a lot of ramen restaurants. The pork was tough and chewy and coming from a high level legendary chef in Japan, it should have been at least 10x better. Overall for anyone to come to this popup, curb your expectations by 1,000%. It's not worth the $36 with tip and tax and there's probably better bang for your buck miso ramens in NYC. Also, only the ramen and the $100 tasting menu is part of the popup, everything else, you can come back anytime. I expected a lot more from a "legendary" ramen chef and this ramen is a huge letdown. One and done is not justified

    Loved this sake (part of the seasonal tasting)
    Tansy W.

    Some of the food was good and some was meh. We did the tasting but I left very hungry. For the good, I enjoyed the shabu shabu, but it was so little meat (super thin slices) that I left super hungry. I also loved the dessert course, which was homemade vanilla ice cream with mango. For the not so good, I'd say the sushi, which I expected to be the best course so I was crazy shocked. All the other courses were pretty mediocre. I did enjoy the sakes they had and even went home and bought one of them. But I do wish they would offer a pairing. I just did the seasonal tasting, which came with 3 sakes. They switch out the art periodically (I think monthly) and sell expensive Japanese ceramics (just ask for the catalogue). Overall, I left too hungry and none of the dishes truly wowed me so I probably wouldn't return. Japanese food is too competitive in NYC. But overall still not a bad experience!

    Heather R.

    Alert alert this is an amazing Japanese restaurant The Gallery on some many levels. Ok the food is absolutely superb OMG..... My Tuna pieces were sensational so fresh melted right in my mouth!!! The Uni was incredible indeed so creamy what an extraordinary experience to eat. The atmosphere was lovely with a beautiful decor and Japanese utensils to enjoy the meal so full of perfection. The service was excellent, the server certainly was knowledgeable of the food and beverages. What a positive and wonderful experience.

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    Patricia T.

    This restaurant blends 2 of my favorite things: food and art. Upon walking in, you're met with unique ceramics and vibrant murals. As an anime fan, I was extra appreciative of the One Piece murals and art books. Even the utensils were unique! The food was almost perfect! We started off the meal with mentaiko fries that were crunchy and went well with the creamy mentaiko sauce. The seafood katsu was okay, nothing too memorable flavor wise. The wagyu udon only came with 3 pieces of meat and did not stay hot for too long, so there was more to be desired, especially for that steep price. The tuna chirashi had fresh and plenty of thick pieces of fatty tuna, which balanced with the amount of rice, and the roe was satisfying to eat! I'm not sure if they were short staffed that day, but it felt like service was slow or not as attentive. Overall, it's a cute place with some good dishes, so I recommend to visit, even if it's just for the art!

    Guy K.

    In A Nutshell: -The Gallery is a fantastic spot to grab a really great Japanese meal. -I chose this restaurant since it was a part of the Sapphire Reserve Exclusive Tables program. -I really liked the art gallery style industrial decor inside. -The service is really, really good. -Some standout items I recommend are their Wagyu Udon & their Muse Chirashi. -I like enjoying my udon in this style of serving i the conical paper above a flame, the broth is delicious, lot's of umami flavor from the beef & mushrooms. -Their chirashi comes w/ a lot of fresh seafood, I liked the rice since they paid a lot of attention to the flavor profile there. Overall, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND grabbing a meal here, the food is so, so good.

    Savannah W.

    Very peaceful space and somewhat small portioned food, it's more for the experience and ambiance! Food was quite good and fresh. The gallery is integrated beautifully with natural materials throughout. I enjoyed our salad, deluxe sashimi platter and tuna hotpot. Staff were very respectful

    Kelci W.

    I have no bad things to say about this place. I've been 3 times now and each experience is just as incredible as the first time. This past time we went for a super cool one-night only event and it was such a treat - new menu, different sakes that came straight from Japan, garden vegetables, and more. The sushi is incredible quality. You can truly taste it when you're eating it. Any work trip to NYC I'm trying to convince everyone to go!!

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    Allie G.

    We visited The Gallery for dinner on a Sunday night, having made a reservation in advance. They were very accommodating about letting us move it by 30 minutes, since we were running late. The interior really did look like a gallery, with large works of art on the walls. The one we were sitting next to looked like a super zoomed in photo of rice grains, which was quite fitting. For drinks, my sister and I both chose the Yuzu Breeze Mocktail, which had the perfect amount of sourness while still tasting refreshing. For food, we both decided to get Chef Hiroki Odos Tasting ($95/person) to try a bit of everything. The first course was the Seasonal Starter, which was the Toro Tartare. The Toro tasted so rich and high quality, and paired well with the golden osetra and white miso potato espuma. I'm usually not a huge fan of gelatinous textures, but it really worked here. The next course was Chef Odos "3 pieces of seasonal kushi-age selection", and we were given Jidori Chicken, Asparagus, and Bonito Fish. Again, not what we would normally choose, but all three were pretty good. The Bonito Fish was a bit too fishy for me, but we still enjoyed this course and the accompanying sauces. The next course was the Wagyu Shabu Shabu, which was probably our favorite. The broth had an amazing umami flavor and was surprisingly filling, and the thinly sliced A5 Wagyu was phenomenal. The final course was the Chef s Selection 4 pieces nigiri sushi and roll, which featured Salmon, Yellow Tail, Tuna and Toro. All the pieces were tasty, but the Toro really stole the show. The tasting menu was also the perfect portion size to satiate us without feeling too full. Overall, worth the visit!

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    Tiffany L.

    It was like getting robbed, and I rarely say that. Portions were rly small and nothing stood out. Fish wasn't that fresh in rice bowl and wagyu udon was rly average. Premium kushiage was solid

    Some kushiage (jidori chicken, sweet potato, lotus root)
    Matthew H.

    I actually first heard about the Gallery from an interview with Lucy Liu in the NYT, and it seemed she was very excited about the udon here -- so of course I had to come try it out! I stopped by with a friend on a gloomy Saturday; we had reservations for 12:30, and while the place was pretty empty when we got there, it did fill up over the next hour or so. The interior is so lovely, definitely heavily influenced by the Japanese strain of minimalist aesthetic, with lots of natural materials (our chopsticks were literally sticks) and colours and similar decor, plants, etc. The table in the centre was even filled with ceramic pieces (that might have been for sale? not sure). We ordered everything to share, starting with an order of the chicken nanban. Very yummy, the chicken was fried to a nice crisp while the meat was still very tender, and I really enjoyed the lovely and unique egg/tartar sauce that came on top. We also had some kushikatsu (edit: called kushiage on the menu, but same thing) - jidori chicken was a delight, and I also really loved the lotus root and sweet potato skewers. The breading was not too heavy or oily, and the veggies in particular tasted really fresh. Finally, we ordered the kitsune udon and the cold zaru soba. The udon (I fear) looked much better than it tasted - there certainly wasn't anything bad about it, but the broth and the noodles just... tasted pretty average? Portion size is also a bit small but that was ofc more expected. The soba was similarly... OK? Noodles were well-cooked and chewy, which I liked, but the dashi to dip the noodles in felt a bit bland, even with all the herbs/garnish inside. I would say that the biggest issue during our meal was that service tended to be on the slow side; I'm sure the pacing of the various dishes was intentional, but we spent a lot of time waiting around for our "next" course (and generally getting the attention of our server), and ultimately spent over 2 hours for our meal. (which is not inherently a problem, I love chatting the afternoon away, but just an important heads up!) Still a lovely experience overall, and I'd recommend a visit. The quality of the food was very good, and the price point, while definitely on the high side, was fair considering that calibre -- good for an occasional splurge.

    Kristy C.

    The Gallery is a really great treat - unique dining experience in a gallery! Tons of eye candy with great food. Tables are large and spacious and comfortable for my large party, which they were extremely accommodating with! We ordered a ton of items to share - everything we ordered was high quality, plated extremely well and quite delicious. Flavors were complimentary and reasonably portioned. Would return again.

    Love the decor.  You're literally sitting inside an art gallery.
    Jin K.

    It's a little hard to categorize this place. Is it an izakaya? A sushi joint? A burger shop? Alas, I think trying to pigeon hole this place does it injustice. No matter what their category is, they do it well. The clean, fresh ingredients, plating and presentation, eating in an art gallery surrounded by beautiful works of art, and service are all here. Edamame is usually a throw away dish for me. Something I just order so I have something to munch on while having a beer waiting for the actual meal to start. Well, let me tell you, the edamame is fantastic here and worthy on its own merit. Very well charred which adds a deep umame that enhances the already nutty flavor of the soy beans. The kushiage was fun to eat. Fresh vegetables, seafood, and meats that were fried with a dusting of panko. It was light and not greasy and allowed me to taste the flavors of each item. The wagyu shabu shabu is not to be missed. The presentation was beautiful, quality of beef so luxurious, and the broth so delicious. They give you a little yuzu kosho (ground up chili peppers) that adds natural great little tartness and spspiciness to the broth. The sashimi and sushi were very traditional eno style with right balance of fish and rice (except for the cream cheese in the snow crab roll--dont order this one). Fish was fresh, of course. Finally I appreciated that they had some non-alcoholic drinks available including a mocktail and couple of sparkling teas. I wish they had some others like non-alcoholic wines. Anyway this place is perfect for date nights and for a casual (albest a bit of a splurge) night out.

    Wagyu Shabu Shabu. 2 stars. Insta/Beli/TikTok: @amei_eats

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    Amazing food, reasonable prices. My new favorite Japanese place in NYC. Must try!!!!!

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    Momoya

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    4.1(893 reviews)
    0.3 miChelsea
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    I had been to Momoya on the Upper West Side before, but this was my first visit to the Chelsea…read morelocation. The atmosphere here was a bit more lively and crowded compared to the more relaxed vibe of the UWS spot. I enjoyed my meal even more this time around. I started with the beet salad, which was delicious and offered great value given the generous portion size. it featured sliced beets, arugula, goat cheese, and walnuts. I also had my eye on the hijiki soybean salad--which is a bit smaller and reportedly homemade--so I may try that next time, along with the warm mushroom salad which looked very tasty. The edamame was standard but served as a nice starter. For my main rolls, I chose the salmon avocado and the yellowtail scallion. Both were very fresh and definitely worth ordering again. The salmon avocado roll had a nice touch of sesame seeds on the rice, while the yellowtail scallion was prepared with the seaweed on the outside. My boyfriend's sushi entree looked excellent, so I am considering that or the sushi-sashimi combo for my next visit. The entrees provide a substantial amount of food, and I especially appreciate that they allow you to choose which roll comes with your meal.

    I love love LOVE this place! Always the freshest sushi, the most exquisite service. They don't…read morehound you like some other places on the area. They are always respectable, listen to your needs, help you find whatever you need. 10 out of 10 best food in the neighborhood. I always come here for the sea urchin and salmon roe/caviar - and it has yet to be beat. It's so good! One of my neighborhood favorites, I come here so often just for the combination of service, quality, and taste. My servers are usually Denise and Toshi and they are always on top of their game. I love it here! Will definitely keep coming back, just for their (excellent) service alone. Highly recommend.

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    4.5(161 reviews)
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    The last time I was in NYC I grabbed two omakase and one Everything don from Shinn East, so figured…read morethis time I might as well try their sister restaurant, Sanyuu West! They share a takeout menu and it's super easy to order--text what you want to the phone number on the website and pickup in ~20 minutes :). You pay on a handheld and they don't ask for tip for takeout. I love this process and truly wish more sushi restaurants in LA adopt the takeout box. The only one I know of is hefty but also $200 each lol, making Sanyuu's $69 omakase and $78 Everything don, not to mention the $30 giant salmon nigiri set, A STEAL! I enjoyed most of the pieces but I will say I don't like their amaebi or uni at all. I'm not sure what kind of uni is used here but it's the type with a very strong mineral flavor & aftertaste that I don't find enjoyable. We're spoiled by easy access to live spot prawns everywhere and fresh SB uni. Despite this, I wouldn't hesitate to come back if I lived in the city.

    Came for takeout and got the Salmon Set which includes 8 huuuuge salmon nigiri for $30. You'll…read moredefinitely want to share this one. The slices aren't thin, delicate, and melt-in-your-mouth as one usually gets in a sit down; they are extra thick, and I had to really bite down on some of the pieces. The rice was nicely seasoned and was cooked well + portions are also big to match those thiccccc salmon slices. To be honest, I was getting a little nauseated after 5 pieces, haha~ They were definitely delicious but I'd probably just eat 3 or 4 pieces and share with a friend! It was easy to text the number on the website and coordinate a pickup time, and the staff was friendly when I arrived. The restaurant is a little hard to find as the windows are blinded and the sign is a piece of paper on the door.

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    4.3(3.3k reviews)
    0.7 miMidtown West
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    After puppy yoga, the family and I made our way to Izakaya Mew on 53rd Street, and this place was a…read moregenuine surprise. Everything we ordered was delicious. There was nothing on that menu that let us down. We started with two Calpico sodas, which are always a solid choice. My wife had the Omu Soba and loved it. I went with the Tonkatsu Ramen and that dish was everything. Rich, satisfying, the kind of bowl you do not want to end. We also shared the Kalbi, which are Korean short ribs, and they were outstanding. All three of us were on the same page about those. My son added two salmon tacos to the mix. He enjoyed them but said they did not hit quite as hard as his Mew Special Roll, which was clearly the standout of his night. It features raw tuna and what I believe is a combination of salmon and seared salmon on top. Either way, that sear flavor is really good. Worth trying if you get the chance. The space was lively and busy, which gave it a great energy. We ended up at a long communal table with another couple, but it never felt cramped or uncomfortable. There was enough room to breathe and enjoy the meal. My son mentioned his back felt a little tight from the seating, but that was a minor thing in an otherwise great night. Izakaya Mew delivered on every level. Great food, great atmosphere, and a dinner I am already looking forward to repeating

    Great tasting food that will surprise. Tried the toro taku crispy rice, it was a recommended item,…read moreand this one surprised me the most. Great variety of textures and taste. The creamy kimchi udon was ok. It didn't feel like one dish, but tasted good. The una don was great. Good sauce and blend of supporting veggies to enhance the taste. Service was super quick. Everything was rapid fire: order taken, food comes out quick, water gets replinished before asking, plates are taken the moment they are finished, and check comes immediately after asking for it. Interior was cramped and loud. Really fitting as many tables as they can in the space. I saw others mentioning to make reservations. I went without one and got lucky. There was a table opening 30 minutes out. Would recommend having one, but you can definitely try walking in. First come first serve basis Overall, solid spot for great tasting food. Great for smaller parties of 2, but expect it to be tight with spacing

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