"If brunch isn’t happening before noon, Nami Nori is an excellent choice. With lots of blonde wood, natural light, and people talking at a normal volume, it's a good place to go when you don't want to deal with a typical West Village brunch crowd. Gentle-parent yourself into the day with a matcha latte and a glass of something bubbly, then get some chips and dip for the table. We think temaki is a highly underrated brunch food, and at $28 for a set of five, it’s a good deal for the neighborhood. Get an order of lemon curd mochi churros before you leave." - bryan kim