"What It Is: A casual neighborhood sushi place on Bowery Perfect For: Casual Weeknight Dinner, Date Night, Dining Solo Locating your nearest good, casual sushi place in this city is as important as locating the nearest emergency exit on a plane, and Shinsen in Chinatown is a new one to add to your list. When we went on a Tuesday night, there were only a few people in the modern space, but the service was friendly, and everything we ate - from the oyakodon (a chicken and rice bowl) to the 10 piece sushi plate for $29 - was fresh and excellent. The Verdict: A great sushi place to know about for a casual date or a solo meal, but you don’t need to stop what you’re already doing with your life to try it." - hannah albertine, bryan kim, katherine lewin, hillary reinsberg, chris stang, matt tervooren
