Normally a giant publicly traded restaurant chain is not a place I’m rushing to dine at, much less write about. But this is a chain from Japan. And if there’s one thing I learned on my trip there last fall, it’s that the Japanese do not settle for sub par […]
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Salt + Charcoal
When you think of Japanese food, usually delicate pieces of fish come to mind over massive hunks of meat. But you can always trust the Japanese to do something well, especially when it comes to food. Salt + Charcoal in Williamsburg is no exception and is the Japanese steakhouse you […]
Roki Le Izakaya
ROKI Le Izakaya is a new Japanese Tapas spot opening in Flatiron today. They’re doing up all your Japanese favorites from sushi rolls to pork buns to ramen with their own unique twists along with some pretty intriguing original dishes like Duck Charsiu sprinkled with Foie Gras and Sesame Seed […]
Best Ramen in NYC
Outside of Japan, there’s no better city in the world for ramen than New York. I was a little late to game when I tried my first non-packaged Japanese noodles a little over three years ago. But ever since that first gourmet bowl at Ippudo I’ve been on a quest […]
Natsumi Tapas
Whether choosing what to eat or what car to drive, Japanese and Italian are about as far apart as it gets. The first is known for elegant, well put together luxury – like Lexus or sashimi in ponzu. The latter is more about hitting you with the raw power of […]