1 or 8 – Japanese (Sushi), Williamsburg, Brooklyn

Posted on September 28, 2011 by justinrhyme

1 or 8 66 S 2nd St (between Kent Ave & Wythe Ave) (718) 384-2152 Pricing: Not Cheap Venue: Sit Down Cuisine: Sushi Favorite Dish(es): Sushi Omakase (Chef’s choice), Sesame Torte Online Menu Only found this place looking for a local spot to take my parents. I’ve never really even considered having sushi in Brooklyn [...]

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Otafuku (Japanese Food Stand) – East Village (St Marks)

Posted on February 1, 2011 by justinrhyme

Otafuku 236 E. 9th St, between 2nd Ave and Stuyvesant St (212) 353-8503 Pricing: Cheap Venue: Take Out Cuisine: Japanese Snack Food Favorite Dish(es): Okonomiyaki ($6), Takoyaki ($5) This is real Japanese street food. This tiny food stand on the original Japantown (9th St), nestled between the Cloister Cafe’s outdoor areas, serves two drunkfood faves. [...]

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Sushi of Gari (East) – Japanese (Sushi), Upper East Side

Posted on October 15, 2009 by monicayumyum

Sushi of Gari 402 E 78th St, between 1st and York Aves (212) 517-5340 Pricing: Not Cheap Venue: Sit Down Cuisine: Japanese, Sushi Favorite Dish(es): Omakase, also called “Gari’s Choice” ($$$$) If you love sushi, you must try the chef’s special “Omakase”. If you’re not sure about sushi but you’re adventurous, you’re in for one [...]

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Dieci – Italian, East Village (St. Marks)

Posted on February 12, 2009 by justinrhyme

228 E 10th St, between 1st and 2nd Aves (212) 387-9545 Pricing: Not Cheap Venue: Sit Down Cuisine: Italian Favorite Dish(es): Tomato Mousse Crostini (appetizer, $5), Homemade Black Taglioni (entree, $15) First I want to say…I finally got to try squid ink pasta. I’ve been wanting to get the infamous “black tongue” ever since I [...]

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Boka (Bonchon Fried Chicken) – Korean, East Village (St Marks)

Posted on February 3, 2009 by justinrhyme

Boka (Bonchon Fried Chicken) 9 Saint Marks Place, between 2nd and 3rd Sts (212) 228-2887‎ Pricing: Not Cheap Venue: Sit Down Cuisine: Korean (and some Japanese) Bar Food Favorite Dish(es): Large Fried Chicken Combo – Spicy ($18) This is the sister restaurant of the Bonchon Fried Chicken pub/bar in Ktown, a fried chicken chain that’s [...]

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Gyu Kaku – Japanese (Yakitori BBQ), East Village

Posted on September 6, 2008 by justinrhyme

Gyu Kaku 34 Cooper Sq, between Astor Pl and 4th St (212) 475-2989 Pricing: Not Cheap Venue: Sit Down Cuisine: Japanese (and some Korean) Favorite Dish(es): Kalbi ($12 each), Chicken Bibimbop ($9), S’mores ($4 each, dessert) This is a large, upscale, wannabe-trendy West Coast chain Japanese restaurant across from Cooper Union in Astor Place.  Each [...]

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Menchanko Tei – Japanese (Noodles), Midtown West

Posted on August 2, 2008 by justinrhyme

Menchanko Tei 43-45 W. 55th St, between 5th and 6th Ave (212) 247-1585 Pricing: Cheap Venue: Sit Down Cuisine: Japanese Favorite Dish(es): Hakata Ramen ($7.75), Shoyu Ramen ($7.75), Gomoku Chahan ($8.75- roasted pork fried rice), Chige Miso Menchanko ($9.95) Great noodles- this is the place to come to for ramen. Their broth is tasty and [...]

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Village Yokocho – Japanese (Yakitori BBQ), East Village

Posted on August 2, 2008 by justinrhyme

Village Yokocho 8 Stuyvesant St, between 11th and 12th Sts (212) 598-3041 Pricing: Cheap Venue: Sit Down Cuisine: Japanese (and some Korean) Favorite Dish(es): Very cute, casual place with a trendy authentic Tokyo vibe. Usually bustling and busy during all hours of the day, especially lunch and dinner times. Most everything on the menu is [...]

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Todai – Japanese (Buffet), Koreatown

Posted on August 2, 2008 by justinrhyme

6 E 32nd St, at 5th Ave (212) 725-1333 Pricing: Not Cheap Venue: Sit Down Cuisine: Japanese Seafood Buffet Favorite Dish(es): Seaweed salad, Chicken & shrimp yakitori off the grill, Ebi shumai, Snow crab legs, Green Tea taro cake, Green Tea ice cream Extremely spacious eatery with all-you-can eat sushi, rolls, and seafood. Also has [...]

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