Why Come Here? A must try foodie experience, unique and fantastic flavor combinations Right Amount for 2? 4 small plates, one entree Shalom Japan brings about the marriage of two of the few remaining cuisines that have yet to pair off: Japanese and Jewish. While some of these combinations have […]
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Cherry Izakaya
Why Come Here? Cool vibe, inventive American-friendly Izakaya fare, date night, dinner with friends Right Amount for 2? Six small plates Cherry Izakaya is a swanky newish spot from the team behind Bond St. and Cherry at the Dream Hotel. It’s located smack in the middle of the hottest part […]
Ramen Burger
Why Come Here? Sample the legendary original ramen burger Right Amount for 2? Two Ramen Burgers, One Ramen Fries Like Kimye*, the ramen burger combined two things people are obsessed with to create something people could be even more obsessed with. Despite launching at Smorgasburg just last spring, Time magazine […]
Yakitori Tora
Why Come Here? Best tongue in the city, tasty Japanese tapas Right Amount for 2? 2-3 yakitori plus four larger dishes For those unfamiliar, yakitori is kind of like Japanese BBQ. Skewers of meat (primarily chicken – and all parts of it!) are cooked over little pits of charcoal. Yakitori […]
Neta
Why Come Here? The “less rich” man’s version of Masa, excellent omakase menu, special occasion Think of Neta as the Brooklyn to Masa’s Manhattan (even though they’re both in Manhattan…). You get a thing that’s basically a laid back version of the other for a fraction of the price. Admittedly, I’ve […]