"This tiny restaurant is filled with colorful paper lanterns, makeshift seating made from repurposed Suntory crates, and a very fun bathroom. We like the incredibly rich and thick ramen broth, but we love the yakitori. It can be ordered by the skewer—we highly recommend the saba, which comes lightly marinated in vinegar and is artfully charred on the outside. The menu also covers all the classic izakaya dishes, like curry rice and karaage. It's far enough from Times Square that you can use this spot as a non-touristy pre-theater option." - neha talreja, bryan kim, hannah albertine, sonal shah, will hartman, molly fitzpatrick