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- 144 W. 19th St., Chelsea 10011
- 212-255-4555
Go! Go! Curry!
Go go Godzilla: cheap eats curry hut inspired by Hideki Matsui. Go means "five" in Japanese, nods to 55 on the uniform, offering discounts every 5th, 15th, and 25th day of the month. Chain is big... read more
- 12 John St., Downtown Manhattan 10038
- 212-406-5555
Go! Go! Curry!
Go go Godzilla: cheap eats curry hut inspired by Hideki Matsui. Go means "five" in Japanese, nods to 55 on the uniform, offering discounts every 5th, 15th, and 25th day of the month. Chain is big i... read more
- 46 W. 22nd St., Flatiron 10010
- 212- 989-7889
Mira Sushi & Izakaya
Name should give you some indication of the versatility here. Chef is Chinese-Korean, brings pan-Asian knowhow to continent-spanning menu. Izakaya faves like gyoza and yakitori joined by honey yuzu... read more
- 545 Lorimer St., Williamsburg 11211
- 718-486-0200
Suzume
Michael Briones, a Momofuku alum, drops Japanese-inspired fare on the ‘Burg. Izakaya-style small plates like wings, roasted potatoes with spicy mayo. Ramen comes with a range of broths, from ... read more
- 355 W. 16th St., Chelsea 10011
- 212-929-5800
Cherry
Jonathan Morr of BONDST takes over plum space at the Dream Downtown. Red-velveteen décor brings a sexy vibe. Focuses on sushi and sharable Japanese bites with a French twist. Choose a la car... read more
- 157 Ludlow St., Lower East Side 10002
- 646-590-0684
SakaMai
Sake focus, and not in some snobby way. Logo borrows the crest of rice harvesters, name comes from the grains dedicated to sake. Flights allow a range of experiencing, enhanced with an artful cockt... read more
- 328 E. 6th St., East Village 10003
- 646-429-8471
Zen 6
Folks behind Noodle Café Zen and Sushi Lounge do ramen and dumplings. Warm corridor sees a row of tables with red leather stools. Menu divides between Tokyo standards (shoyu or miso ramen) a... read more
- 93 Bowery, Chinatown 10002
- 646-329-3416
Elevate Restaurant and Lounge
Classing up the Bowery from a perch at the Wyndham Garden Chinatown. Kitchen starts Japanese, isn’t afraid to follow tangents. Burgers get teriyakiinaise sauce, club sandwiches come with baco... read more
- 183 W. 10th St., West Village 10014
- 646-360-3705
Chez Sardine
The izakaya wing of the Little Wisco empire. Gabe Stulman partners up with Fedora chef Mehdi Brunet-Benkritly for Japanese pub grub. As name signals, not exactly obsessed with authenticity here. Gr... read more
- 12 W. 21st St., Flatiron 10010
- 212-388-5736
Sen
After 18 years of Sag Harbor crowd pleasing, sushi pros cross over to the big island. Output divided between fresh sushi and modern Japanese cuisine. (Ringers like bulgogi slip in, too.) Chile tuna... read more
- 106 University Pl., Union Square 10003
- 212-255-5152
BambooTori
Japanese-style grilled skewers upgrading Union Square picnics. Zippy little shop, all skewers cooked on the yakitori grilling machine behind the glass. Yakitori’s Japanese for grilled chicken... read more
- 130 W. Broadway, Tribeca 10013
- 212-285-0130
Sushi of Gari
UES's best sushi now available in Tribeca. Chef Gari-san stays ahead of the curve, getting avant-garde with top-rate fish. Bluefin and ponzu mousse, tuna with tofu, squid and shiso flowers. Umm, fl... read more
- 25 Bond St., Brooklyn 11201
- 718-403-0900
Ganso
Food writer Harris Salat tries his hand at ramen. Counter wraps windowed kitchen in classic Japanese fashion. Blonde wood from front to back. Four varieties of ramen feature short rib, ajitama egg,... read more
- 246 Spring St., Soho 10013
- 212-842-4550
Koi
L.A.’s answer to Nobu comes to NYC. “Signature dishes” like hamachi fusion, yellowtail and jalapeño, and miso black cod pretty much lifted straight from Chef Matsuhisa. Top... read more
- 37 Kenmare St., Nolita 10012
Cocoron
A master class in soba noodles. Brick-walled storefront spinoff of madly popular Delancey original just up the block. House tofu to start, mixing soy, seaweed, and bonito. Follow up with the ... read more
- 126 N. 6th St., Williamsburg 11211
- 718-782-1444
Ramen Yebisu
North Japanese noodles taken seriously (no bacon ramen). Long wooden counter and open kitchen fill swanky Williamsburg dojo. House-made “Nama-Men” noodles ferment 48 hours for flavor an... read more
- 16 W. 22nd St., Flatiron 10010
- 212-741-0021
Mihoko’s 21 Grams
Former ballerina/nutrition expert/collector of fine things Mihoko Kiyokawa brings Franco-Japanese fare to the Flatiron. Tall ceilings, vivid artwork, gold-and-tan embroidered screens fill intimate ... read more
- 187 Orchard St., Lower East Side 10002
- 212-460-5300
Blue Ribbon Sushi Izakaya
Always-reliable Blue Ribbon crew drops lively Japanese tavern on the Thompson LES. Like a Bromberg bros greatest hits package, with sushi, fried chicken, and comfort food brunches all represen... read more
- 8 W. 18th St., Union Square 10003
- 212-255-0018
Ootoya
Prolific izakaya-style chain out of Tokyo opens a location near the Flatiron. Open ceilings and a long bar; seating in a front vestibule, rear dining room, and second-story loft above an open kit... read more
- 33-18 Ditmars Blvd., Astoria 11105
- 718-777-0228
HinoMaru Ramen
Ramen joint takes name from the Japanese flag, brings authentic flavor to Astoria. Smiling monkey banner out front welcomes you in for steaming bowls of savory pork broth. Eight soups to choose fro... read more
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