Why Come Here? Authentic Japanese small plates and hot pots Pacific Oyster I recently went to Jukai for a fantastic food blogger event hosted by Tabelog and Asahi Beer. I was unfamiliar with the restaurant going in, despite the fact it had been open since 1968. When I arrived, I […]
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Otafuku
Why Come Here? Sample traditional Japanese snack foods, foodie adventure, cheap eats Takoyaki As someone who actively seeks out trying any and all kinds of food, I like to think there are few delicacies I’ve yet to acquire a taste for. Corned beef and organ “meats” come to mind first, […]
Chez Sardine
Why Come Here? Strange but delicious fish-focused small plates Right Amount for 2? 3 pieces of sushi (each), 3-4 other items Chez Sardine is the latest addition from West Village master restaurateur Gabe Stulman who has done great things with Fedora, Perla, Joseph Leonard and Jeffery’s Grocery. Chez Sardine is an Americanized Izakaya, […]
Soto
Why Come Here? Sample Uni at its best, munch on incredible Japanese small plates Soto is located on a bustling strip of sixth avenue in the West Village, yet you could probably walk by it every day thinking the white wall with no sign was another day spa. Instead, it […]
Kyo Ya
Why Come Here? Sample unusual and excellent Japanese cuisine, cool subterranean space, beautifully presented dishes Kyo Ya can best be described as a secretive den of authentic Japanese delights. There’s no website, and the menupages menu is 30% accurate at best. There’s no sign indicating the subterranean lair, other than an “Open” sign. In […]