SUSHI YOU should try

Sushi You 246 E 51st St (51st btw 2nd & 3rd) New York, NY http://www.sushi-you.com/ Should you try? As the title says, you should try Sushi You I’ve found my new go-to spot for sushi/sashimi in Midtown East – Sushi You (for an all around Japanese meal? Seo). The restaurant hides below street level on […]

Ichi Umi: Contrary to Popular Belief, Sushi Buffet is Not the Best Idea

Ichi Umi 6 East 32nd St. [32nd btw Madison & 5th] New York, NY http://www.ichiumi.com/Home Should you try? Stick to non-buffet restaurants in the city Buffets, particularly sushi buffets, ALWAYS sound like the best idea ever. That is until you finish your 6th plate of food, and you immediately regret your gluttonous moment. Buffets are […]

Seo: Only Tokyo Would Be More Authentic (+ Late Night Ramen)

Seo Japanese Restaurant 249 E 49th St [49th btw 2nd & 3rd] New York, NY Should you try? If you want some authentic Japanese food…or late night ramen I’ve been to Seo multiple times, including past 11pm since they only serve ramen past 11pm.  It’s a fairly small restaurant with seating for around 20 in […]

Tebaya: Tasty Japanese Fried Chicken

Tebaya 144 W 19th St. [19th btw 6th & 7th] New York, NY Should you try? Good option if you live or work nearby. Tebaya is a good option if you’re craving really unhealthy but tasty food.  I’ve been to this place several times, most recently ordering the Japanese Style Curry ($10.62 after tax) lunch special. […]

Hide Chan: Good Ramen Without the Long Wait

Hide Chan 248 E 52nd St [52nd btw 2nd & 3rd] New York, NY Should you try? Worth a try Ramen noodle shops are still incredibly popular in the city.  And I’m not talking about the $1 packages of ramen, but large bowls of noodles, vegetables, tasty pork, and delicious rich and fatty broth.  The […]

Tomoe Sushi: Fresh Sushi at a Reasonable Price

Tomoe Sushi 172 Thompson St [Thompson btw Bleecker & Houston] New York, NY http://tomoesushi.com/ Should you try? Yes, for large pieces of fresh sushi at a reasonable price. Tomoe Sushi has that local sushi joint feel, but being in Greenwich Village it’s extremely popular and busy.  I had mentioned in my post for En Japanese Brasserie […]

EN Japanese Brasserie: Great Food & Part of Restaurant Week

EN Japanese Brasserie 435 Hudson St. [Hudson btw Leroy & Morton] New York, NY http://enjb.com/ Should you try? Yes and it’s part of Restaurant Week so I would go before it ends. I’ve found more than any other cuisine, there is somewhat of a class divide between the Japanese restaurants in the city.  You have the […]