Izakaya NoMad

I really loved the vibe and ambiance of the place. Feels good for a group of friends or date. The hostess was super nice and the service came up at a reasonable time. The food was good, and I had a great time, but there wasn't something that made it pop out for me. I wanted to try some of the meat dishes, but due to my gluten allergy, I couldn't risk the cross-contamination from the grill.

My friend and I came here on my birthday for a late dinner. We ordered the pork shumai appetizer and two sushi rolls (spicy salmon and a crab eel sauce roll). I thought the portions for the shumai were small for the price but the food was all pretty good. The rolls especially were more filling than I expected. Unfortunately, we brought a small slice of cake with us into the restaurant and after one of the chefs initially lit the candle of the cake for us, the host told us there was a $25 dollar fee for eating the cake in the restaurant. I've never heard of a cake fee before, especially for just a small slice of cake and the experience detracted from my birthday. Personally would not come back here and I hope they change the policy or at least make it more clear to anyone celebrating an event here.

3.5 / 5.0 - I came to Izakaya Nomad last week for after-work drinks & dinner. The place had a cool vibe and our table was sectioned off, which created a nice, intimate setting. Their service was very attentive, too. However, I have mixed feelings about the food & drinks, which were quite pricey. For food, we ordered: - Short Rib ($28+) - Tako Mini Salad ($9+) - Yakitori - Beef Short Rib ($11+) - Yakitori - Eggplant ($7+) - Yakitori - Oyster Mushroom ($7+) - Yakitori - Avocado ($7+) - Salmon Onigiri ($12+) The Tako Mini Salad was the prettiest dish and I really enjoyed it. I didn't understand why the Yakitori took 20-30 min to prepare (which they do inform you of when you order), but the Eggplant and Oyster Mushroom were also tasty. My least favorite was the Avocado, even though I love avocados. This one was overcooked and there was so much soy sauce in the middle I had to pour it out. The Salmon Onigiri was also with raw salmon, not cooked, which was unexpected. It lacked flavor and was simply overpriced. On top of the food, the drinks racked up our bill and we ended up paying nearly $100 per person, which was expensive for what it was. The cocktails were $17+ each and $13+ during happy hour. I did like their squared ice cubes. Maybe it would be best to stick to happy hour with some small bites.

Happy to have caught the happy hour that ends at 7. Unlike a lot of places that only offer it on beer & well liquors, cocktails were included here. The food was good. We shared shishito peppers, gyoza, and 2 rolls (Golden & Mina.) The place itself is cute. Like someone else said, the booths are definitely cozier but the table section is not bad. The service was good and all the staff was attentive.

We made a reservation for a Friday night and were seated right away. The ambiance was good but I would have preferred the booth area over the table area. We got a roll, couple of skewers and the okonomiyaki and all were good. The only complaint I had was that the food came out kind of late and at really different times but it was not too big of a deal. I would recommend for a casual night of drinking and eating!

Really cute restaurant with a variety of things on the menu, but definitely a bit pricey. We came with a group of 8 and got a ton of skewers, small bites, sushi and entrees. The skewers took a bit of time to come but if I went back I'd order the chicken thigh, chicken wing and chicken meatball skewer again. I also really liked the purple sweet potato fries, the sauce it came with was amazing. They forgot to add octopus to our tako lotus salad, the chicken karaage and sushi rolls were also okay. I loved the oden pot and mini kaisendon!

Customer service was great. Food was hit and misses depending on what you order. The place was a bit dark if you wanted to take pictures but it was great to chat with your party. Our server was really nice. She also let us know if we wanted to take any pictures before she cut things up. Awesome! Now the real focus needs to be on the food: My party ordered a whole bunch for the table. My fav was the beef tataki, beef tongue, chicken gizzard, and the veg tempura. My party also said they enjoy the sashimi that comes with the Tuesday special and the godzilla roll. Beside those, everything else fell short - either too dry or could be more tasty. Definitely, a bunch could use extra seasoning or salt with the exception of the short rib entree. That was salty enough. Bill came out to close to $500 for 6 people. I was left with a feeling of how much it could have been better in terms of food. I wouldn't be back for the fact of food not being up to par if they charge those prices.

Great place for quick bites and drinks! But must note that the yakitori (which is roughly one serving) takes up to 25 minutes for the kitchen to prepare, so would recommend ordering other dishes while waiting. Our sushi roll - Astro Boy - was the first dish to come out: pretty standard sushi roll, topped high with spicy tuna and doused with sauce. We were then served our Tuna Tartare - I was expecting more of a puréed/tartare texture but got cubed tuna. The avocado mash was perfectly seasoned to complement the tuna. Lastly, we were served our yakitori: * Zabuton steak - really tender, juicy, and well marinated; paired really well with the wasabi from our sushi roll * Chicken thigh with Yuzukosho - very soft and juicy too * Chicken meatballs - juicy and mildly flavored with a crumbly texture

Very cool and friendly izakaya. Lots of menu options. I ordered the yakitori and nigiri sushi: chicken, asparagus, salmon, unagi & seaweed salad. They were made fresh and it is delicious. If you sit by the counter window you can watch the chefs make the yakitori and it is fun!

My first venture into Manhattan's NoMad district was this appropriately named place.  It's dark, tight, and loud in here but it's also a good, fun, and vibrant hipster place for a boys' night out on the town.  It's a bit too loud for what I would call a date night place, and I think it's louder than your typical Japanese izakayas.  But this is NYC isn't it, ha.   The food quality is also tip-top good here, and I'm in no position to judge prices as what I think may be a little pricey may actually be reasonable in Manhattan.  Anyway on to the food and drink.  My nephew and I had a foodies' izakaya dinner: For drinks, nephew had a high ball and I had an old fashioned and an Orion draft beer.  It turned out to be the cheapest old fashioned of my 3 day trip at only $16, woot woot, and good too!  For food, it was an assortment to try out their menu: - beef tataki - assorted tempura vegetables - chicken meat balls with egg yolk - yakitori skewers of chicken thigh, chicken skin (kawa), and beef short rib - salmon - 2 uni rolls - shishito peppers - oyster mushrooms It was all delicious and a fun dinner.

Service is quick and the food is great. Good happy hour deals too. I got the salmon onigiri and octopus salads and both were great. Great appetizers too.

This place is a gem down an unexpected street! Incredible food, lovely staff and wonderful atmosphere. I recommend visiting for a date night or for a night out with friends!

Food was kinda average here, came here with a friend for dinner last week and wasn't that impressed... tried a bunch of dishes from tofu to grilled squid, beef tongue, chicken skewers, purple yam fries, mushrooms and nothing really stood out. I'd recommend finding other spots to check out over this place. Friendly staff though but they'll give you the bill when your time's up to prep for the next group, even though the place was pretty empty.

My friend and I came here on a Wednesday night and we were able to get a reservation same day. The restaurant is very dimly lit, but I guess that added to the ambiance. Service was friendly and quick enough - bathrooms were clean as well, so that is definitely a nice-to-have! Also, quick appreciation note on the wall hooks for our jackets! I know this is probably more common in NY, but when you are wearing a heavy coat, the last thing you want to do is drape it over your chair and pick it up off the floor 15 times over the course of dinner. Food-wise, we ordered: - Seaweed Salad - Pretty standard, so nothing to write home about. Satisfied my desire for something green and healthy-ish though! - Pork Belly - Best skewer of the night imo! Can't go wrong with pork belly. - Meatballs - Good, not great - I mean..it was a meatball. - Okonomiyaki - Really good okonomiyaki! Just know that this is pretty filling, so after two pieces of this - I was pretty much done for dinner! Overall a good experience here! Pro tip is that they also have really good sake here as well, though we did not partake since it was a school night and all!

TLDR: Don't go here. It doesn't taste like Japanese food, the food ranges from "tastes like food poisoning" to "just ok", the uni had gone bad, the server never checked on how our food was, and most of the items were overpriced. One of the worst dining experiences I've had. The food was awful, the uni (sea urchin) tasted old, and the service was unacceptable. After one bite of one piece, I was legitimately worried about food poisoning given how old and slightly sour it tasted. We sent back 3/4 pieces since no one else wanted to try it after my reaction and informed the server that we did not want the rest. I would have given maybe 2-3 stars for the food, but the fact the server did not offer to replace or reimburse an item we ate less than 75% of and sent back turned the dining experience even more sour than the uni. By the way, the 4 pieces of uni sushi were 28 dollars because uni is usually a luxury food. We ordered the following and I'll give comments for each one. Uni Sushi Onigiri - Tastes like food poisoning. Uni was not fresh, sent it back Ebi (Shrimp) Mayo - The shrimp had minimal flavor, basically just oil and batter. Fried batter tastes good,but why even call it shrimp. Okonomiyaki - Ok. Nothing special, but it was fine. Karaage - Similar to the ebi mayo, it only tasted good because it was deep fried. If you like fried anything it's fine, but it does not taste anything like real karaage - mostly because of the lack of seasoning. Grilled Squid - This was ok. Nothing special, but ok. Tsukune Skewers - This tasted good. The main complaint is that it was $10 per skewer and most good yakitori places are $5 per skewer for the same or better quality. It's strange how being surrounded by other subpar dishes makes you more grateful. Sweet Potato Fries - Exactly what you would expect for fries, greasy potatoes. No complaints on this one.

Great for hangouts, dates, or even company dinner. Service is top notch - super friendly and they know you need another drink even without you mentioning it. We got hamachi tataki, tuna avocado tartare, and some yakitories, all of them delicious We also got a bottle of sake (Kubota Manju) which was the best I've tried (and they give you the cutest sake glasses!!) Don't miss out

First time eating here and don't have good impression. I ordered Squid Teriyaki and it was very hard to chew and rubbery. The taste is bland too. Chicken Heart yakitori is ok too. Nothing mind blowing.

We enjoyed the food here, but the service needed major improvement. Here are some notable dishes: - okonomiyaki: my favorite! And trust me when I say that because I DO NOT like okonomiyaki. I've had the best-rated okonomiyaki in Osaka, and I didn't enjoy that as much as the one here. - teriyaki ika (squid): another delicious dish! - pork belly yakitori: the perfect amount of fat. - Dasai (sake): 720ml was a great bottle to share among four people. Now comes the ugly part. We came here specifically for the yakitori. The server warned us that the wait time for yakitori was about 20 mins, which we acknowledged and proceeded to order other stuff while we waited. The server came back 5 mins later to tell us that the wait time for the yakitori had increased to an hour due to a backlog in the grilling station since another party had placed a large order. So we asked the server if he could offer us anything for the inconvenience...he walked away to place our order (I am not sure why the order wasn't placed in the first place) and never returned again. We flagged him down in passing to see if he had spoken to the manager, and that's when he finally realized what we were asking. I was trying to be smooth about our request, but I guess it didn't translate well. I get that it is not always possible for the restaurant to comp the customers for the extra wait time. Still, there is a better way to handle this than just being defensive towards the customers, especially after placing the order on large ticket items. I understand that there is a labor shortage in the leisure & hospitality sector. Still, basic customer service training is a must in every job sector, despite the labor market today.

I liked the food, ambiance and service. Since I am not a big fan of tiny portions and tapas style restaurants - one star off. It's not a bad place but I won't be bookmarking it.

Came in here with a group of 4 on a Friday evening. What we got; Purple sweet potato fries; 4/5; The fries were hot and crispy! It was actuallly a good price for the amount we got and I would get this again! Moku roll; 4.5/5; The roll was so delicious. From top to bottom the avocado, rice, & eel was super soft and smooth! The only con was that we waited almost 20mins for our roll and we were starving which was not that great. Chicken yakitori; 3.5;5 it was just alright... a bit too salty. However, the chicken was really good. If it didn't have that much sat it would've been better. Service: 3.5/5; The service was just mediocre. But they were nice. Overall; 3.5/5; I only recommend the purple sweet potato fries and the Moku. If we didn't wait that long for the sushi roll I would've rated higher.

Phenomenal sushi and Japanese cuisine. We had the seaweed salad and fried chicken. Both were absolutely delicious. The chicken was fried to perfection and came with a spicy mayo dipping sauce. We ordered cocktails and they not only looked beautiful but were also strong. The sushi was beautifully plated and delicious. Nothing in this place was lacking. Ambience was on point, dimly lit with good separation between tables. This place is totally great for a quick date or with friends.

Came here with a friend after work on a Thursday at around 630 without a reservation and was able to get seated right away! Lucky we got there when we did as the place was filling up quick! What we got: Tsukune - Chicken Meatball Pork Belly Thigh w/ Yuzukosho Thigh w/ Scallion Enoki Mushrooms wrapped in Smoked Bacon Teriyaki Ika Tuna Avocado Tartare with Ikura & Uni Everything was seasoned very well! The chicken meatball specialty was tender and juicy and the sauce with the egg yolk that came with it was tasty as well. They presented you the grilled squid and cut it to bite size pieces and their tuna tartare was good

It was a great experience with hospitable staffs, delicious dishes and beautiful presentation. I highly recommend to everyone. I would like to come back here again.

Great drinks and even better sushi! Staff is very amicable and friendly. Ideal spot for after work drinks and dinner. We ordered a Golden roll, an Astro boy and seaweed salad. Everything tasted great.

I always enjoy yakitori. We had the chicken meatball which was interesting with the egg yolk sauce, the beef short ribs which were tasty, the enoki mushrooms wrapped in bacon which were also good and the pork belly which was my favorite. We also had the mina roll, which I think was expensive for what it was. Typical sushi roll, nothing special. We also had the bbq squid, which was good (large amount for two people to split).

Tried this place and thought their skewers were the highlight! It's an izakaya with a lot of seating for different party sizes. If you sit near the bar/window type area you can see them grill the skewers! The okonomiyaki was really good too but i thought the spare ribs glaze was too sweet and i have a personal preference for a savory sauce! The grilled veggies with this dish was amazing tho and were ate it all. It was perfect for snacking or eating when you're hungry bc of the various portion sizes. My favorite skewers was the pork, enoki with bacon, and the drinks were really good!

This is a pretty nice and cute restaurant, we went here for a friend's birthday dinner. The food was okay but the service was great.

The food and service were amazing! The sushi rolls were large and delicious. I recommend the astronomy roll. Also, I really enjoyed the enoki mushrooms wrapped in smoked bacon. If you want a cocktail, I tried the peachy it was very sweet and tasted like candy.

My wife eagerly anticipated visiting Izakaya NoMad, but our experience fell supremely short. The manager confronted us publicly over a low tip, which we felt was justified due to subpar service. For a better option, we highly recommend Sake Bar Hagi--superior food, pricing, and atmosphere. Reading to learn about the food at THIS izakaya? Don't worry, we'll cover that soon. We're not stingy, especially with food--we wouldn't be here otherwise. However, we dislike entitlement. Tips are earned through good service, not assumed. We ordered quite a bit of food and two drinks, and here are their ratings: Drinks: NoMan's Land cocktail: 3/5 (happy hour) Peachy cocktail: 3/5 (happy hour) both were a little too sweet but nothing too much to complain about. Skewers: Famous Tsukune Chicken Meatball: 3/5 (not bad, sauce came with a raw egg yolk, which we liked. But not the best meatball we've had) Thigh w/ Scallion skewer (chicken): 0/5 (the meat was tough and had this strange very "chicken" taste, but our waitress assured us it was fresh) Zabuton steak: 0/5 (the meat was tough and EXTREMELY salty to the point it was bitter. Our waitress cancelled this order rather than replace as she advised the meat was already marinated) Beef short rib: 5/5 (now THIS was truly made to perfection. Very tender meat, seasoning was done well, and cooked to a perfect medium rare. Honestly best dish we had) Asparagus wrapped bacon: 3/5 (much smaller size than the pictures and the whole skewer seemed to be grilled just a bit too long, but the taste was good) Pork belly: 3/5 (tasted good and was grilled well overall. it could have used just a little more char) Tataki Beef tataki: 3/5 (Similar to a steak, they sear the outside but is raw inside. Came in a sweet sauce. Some slices were very sinewy while others tender. Most easily compared to a beef carpaccio, but thicker). Hot Pot Oden: 3.5/5 (Came with a huge mound of leafy greens on top. Tasted fine, a little on the spicier side as they added red peppers, but a smooth finish overall. Had lots of oden, but there was very little soup for the price coming out to around 3.5 -4 small bowls.) Rolls Golden 21: 3/5 (Tasted fine, but definitely nothing special. My wife loved that it had huge chunks of avocado in it, but I thought there was a little too much and was a tad overpowering everything else) Now the problem aside from the relatively mediocre food was the service. The moment we sat down, our waitress rushed us to order but gave us some space once we asked for a few minutes. When she came back, I had a few questions about the menu and she again rushed us to order as soon as she answered my questions. When the Zabuton steak came and we found it way too salty, we returned the uneaten item and appreciated her taking it off the bill. We felt like there was maybe a hint of annoyance, but perhaps we misread. However, the chicken thigh with scallion was just very bad and the waitress took the $5 skewer and said she'd need to ask the manager. She came back to tell us that we didn't have to eat it but she would not be taking it off the bill as she had already taken off the Zabuton. We had her take it back anyways as she already took it and we were not claiming food was bad to eat for free. We certainly felt there was more than a bit of annoyance now. We were also only given one bottle of water, and the waitress never came by to replace it or check on us until I tracked down another waiter to grab us a new bottle. When we asked for the check and asked for her help packing up the oden soup, the waitress simply handed me a box to do it myself. Pouring our water, getting refills, packing myself after asking her to help, and being charged for uneaten bad chicken left me wondering about the expected tip. I paid in full with around a 7% tip, a fair trade for the DIY service imo. No complaints, just my way of expressing thoughts on their service attitude. The craziness unfolds as the manager storms over, demanding an explanation for our low tip in front of everyone. He insists that we didn't meet 10% much less the average 18% tip in NYC. Here I was thinking tips were for exceptional service, not to be demanded in such an undignified and entitled manner. I'm unsure if embarrassment or coercion was his goal, but being accosted for a low tip after managing most of the service ourselves was an odd experience at an upscale restaurant. Some might find irony in our expectations, but we're not asking for free service. If the server did their job well, a generous tip would be on the table. However, doing their job myself while feeling like a nuisance, and the manager's public outburst at the end are very disappointing. The manager should also reflect on low tips rather than publicly confronting customers. Not fitting for a fine dining spot, or perhaps I misjudged Izakaya NoMad altogether.

If you can't decide on wanting Sushi or Izakaya, this is the perfect option. I'm a sushi lover while the person I came with likes non-sushi Japanese food and we were both satisfied. The Izakaya does take a bit longer than the other items but we got a lot and we stuffed by the end of the meal. Reasonable prices and a great selection. All pictures matched up.

Came here to grab dinner with a GF since we were in the area. Let me tell you everything on the menu was as good as we read it! We had different skewers and the tuna avocado tartare with Ikura & Uni. Unfortunately, I do not have pictures but that wouldn't have done justice anyway. One of the ones I favored was the "tsukune - chicken meatball" b/c it was served w/ free-range egg yolk & uan dipping sauce

Decent izakaya with a fair selection of drink and food options. I liked the interior a lot, and the service was nice, but nothing that we ordered stood out as particularly tasty. It's a fine date spot or place to go out with friends, but not somewhere I'd be dying to go back to, if that makes sense.

Hit and miss dishes. The grilled chicken skewers were excellent but took forever to cook. The tuna tartare composition was strange- giant chunks of tomato and slimy seaweed on top didn't do much for the texture and the tomatoes were overpowering the fish. The soft shell crab sushi/roll was the best thing we ordered. The salmon carpaccio wasn't amazing but the sauce had good flavor to it. Overall, maybe I'd come for the sushi again but skip some of the other dishes we tried

Unfortunately the sesame ice cream is no more (they no longer serve dessert), but otherwise Izakaya NoMad has come through the pandemic well and is still a great place to go. Particularly at the moment when you can't get to Tokyo. Skip the sautéed squid, but otherwise all good.

To those who are looking for an authentic izakaya experience, Izakaya NoMad is it. We couldn't have picked a better spot for a farewell dinner for one of my girlfriends. Between the ambience, the soul-nourishing food and the great company, Izakaya NoMad made one of our last gatherings an evening to remember. The food and good vibes were flowing all night, but the yakitori definitely made it to the top of the list. Whether you opt for gizzards, chicken thighs, pork belly, beef tongue, oyster mushrooms or shishito peppers, your taste buds will be delighted. Each skewer was graced with the essence of binchotan and grilled to perfection. It was all extremely juicy and made the wait all the more worth it. You could taste the care and attention with each bite. It was hard not to order more than one of everything. The other highlight of the evening had to be the hot pot. I was surprised by how much I enjoyed their oden and clam hot pots. There was so much flavor for something that looked very humble and came in what appeared to be a pot sized for 1-2. While the dashi base was common to both, the addition of the oden and the clam in each lent the broth extra complexity and nuance. I only wish we'd been able to get broth refills. If it's your first time at an izakaya, I'd recommend sitting bar-side. Nothing quite beats watching the chef tend to your yakitori!

I was inspired to write a review after having an awful experience here. Somehow, almost everything about this place is simultaneously terrible. Service * The waiters were pushy and started asking us if we were ready to order two minutes after sitting down. They would then come back every two minutes after that. When we went, the restaurant was not full. * We sent a food item back because it was foul and still got charged for it Food Let's start with the yakitori. This place is apparently known for it, and I think this is your best bet. The chicken tsukune (meatball) is pretty good. I didn't try any of their other skewers (see section re: price/value below). However, for a place that prides themselves on yakitori the selection is painfully mediocre; I would've liked to see items more befitting a yakitori specialty shop like chicken oyster, heart/liver/gizzard, cartilage, and seafood (shrimp/scallops). If I somehow have the misfortune of eating here again, I'd stick to skewers only. Besides the chicken tsukune, the Purple Sweet Potato Fries were the second best, followed by the Chicken Karaage and Ebi Mayo. Yes, the non-yakitori item I was most impressed by was fried potatoes. Still, their fried food could use a little less breading across the board. Everything else ranged from "I might literally get food poisoning" to "Just okay". By rank order from worst to best we ordered * Cured Salmon Rice Ball with Ikura & Uni. Uni looked discolored and mushy/watery. Tasted equivalently bad (bitter / funky). We sent this back because we didn't want to risk food poisoning. * Hokke (Grilled mackerel). Tasted like salt and was super dry. If you're looking for a similar flavor profile at home, I'd recommend eating miso paste straight from the container. * Okonomiyaki. Tasted fine. I couldn't really taste the seafood, but fried batter + kewpie mayo carried it to the mediocre tier. * Teriyaki Ika. This was just okay. They get points for the chewy texture and the slight char. But they need to chill with the teriyaki sauce. Price/Value This is mainly knocking their yakitori menu. Per skewer, expect to spend $5-10. Calling out specifics, $10 for chicken tsukune and $5 for chicken thigh is highway robbery, even for NYC. Places that I've been to (in the same neighborhood and in the same week as the writing of this review) with far better yakitori in terms of taste and variety charge on average about 30% less for comparable skewers. I think the rest of their food is reasonably priced, with the caveat that it has to taste better than it does.

I absolutely loved this place prior to the pandemic and glad that the quality of the food and service was still maintained. Stopped by today for dinner and was sad to see how quiet it was even if it is a weekday. Ordered the grilled hokke, yakitori skewers (pork belly, short rib, chicken thigh with yuzukosho, chicken wings), lotus root salad, and hamachi tataki. Hokke - 4.5/5 this was a huge portion and fish was grilled just right though there were some pieces that were a bit too burnt for my taste Yakitori - 4/5 overall this was solid and enjoyed the short rib and the pork belly the most. The chicken skewers were solid but not memorable. Short rib was so tender and juicy. Hamachi tataki 4.5/5 - hamachi was delicious and the salad it came on top of was refreshing though I would prefer if they didn't use iceberg lettuce Lotus root salad 3.5/5 - this was OK, too much iceberg lettuce and salad dressing didn't have much flavor. Octopus was really good and wish they added more pieces of lotus root Overall a solid experience and food was good. Service was fine and staff kept their masks on at all times.

My friend and I came here after shopping a sample sale, and we were pleasantly surprised by what we ordered! I loved the karaage, it's a hefty portion cooked perfectly. It's juicy, crunchy, and flavorful, what more can you ask for?! The salmon sashimi was buttery and delicious and seemed like great quality fish! It was pricey at $20, but you gotta treat yourself sometime. The specialty roll we had was good, but the other two dishes we got were definitely more memorable. We got one of their house cocktails featuring peach and yakult, and that was such a treat! It was so refreshing and not too sweet. These could be super dangerous if you're knocking them back since they don't taste of alcohol! I'd honestly come back just for the karaage, but a good cocktail is always tempting too. Yum!

Great service and an eclectic playlist make for a fun night out, but this Izakaya would probably work best for drinks and snacks at the end of the evening - not as the main event. Short rib skewer was delectable, chicken skewers fine. Standouts were the octopus salad and the hamachi tataki. The sushi roll we ordered was nothing special and the rice was a little mushy. Vegetable tempura was generously portioned, but the veggies were obscured by an overly crunchy crust.

Not very good, expensive and troubling services. We ate outside at a table for 6 (we were three couples) on a Wednesday night. We ultimately paid something like $200 each (including tip) which was outrageous for the poor food, small amount of food, and no alcohol included. My wife was sick about 6hours later, and I believe it was from the food we at here. Do not go, we will not return. I can't believe the prices, and the poor poor quality.

AWESOME drinks. they come out super fast and have been creatively designed and well executed. the chuhai was my favorite but peachy was also good if you want something a little sweeter. the yakitori was also very well seasoned- tastes just like in japan. the showstopper was absolutely the hamachi tataki. whatever the sauce was, it was mouthwatering!! a bit pricey but worth

I visited this place a while ago during my visit to NY, and I still remember the meal I had. Just well-prepared food and drinks, all at the perfect temperature and flavor. I'm back in my hometown, and still in search of a place that will match the experience.

Wonderful service. Got to sit down right away at the bar on a Friday night. Food and drink was incredible. The ambiance is very nice -- it's dark and moody but very lively. Highly recommended.

How have I overlooked this place so many times? Such delicate chicken karaage. Crispy, light tempura. Freaking delicious onigiri. Delightful skewers. My friends ordered a bunch of sushi rolls (not authentic but they seemed to be crowd pleasers). Boomer/Millennial group tip: if you want to have a dinner with 8-12 friends where you can all hear each other, book the front window area. It was perfect for our girls dinner.

Came here on a Tuesday night and it was pretty packed with a wait of about ~40 minutes if you didn't have a reservation, so I recommend making reservations beforehand. Staff was very attentive and quick with our orders. My party ordered the kakuni, bacon mochi skewer, beef tongue, teriyaki ika, okonomoyaki with bacon, and the hamachi tamaki. I enjoyed all of these dishes, I highly recommend the hamachi tamaki as it was my favorite among all. The hamachi was seared perfectly and almost melted in your mouth. The yuzu sauce wasn't overpowering but complemented it very well! The bacon mochi skewer was unique and I do recommend this as well, because it also worked perfectly together with flavor and texture. The teriyaki ika was good and the squid has a bounce to it, but not the excessively rubbery over cooked kind of bounce to it. The okonomoyaki comes with a seafood or bacon option and I believe it's additional to add cheese. I recommend adding cheese because cheese makes everything great. Still the okonomoyaki was nice, fluffy and enjoyable to eat, but it was on the heavier side for me. Overall, I recommend coming here for a casual dinner with some pals over food and drinks. Super relaxed ambiance here and I thoroughly enjoyed my experience here!

We were a substantial group (re-uniting after a trip (birthright) when someone was flying into town) - 11 folks total. The staff was very accommodating, gave us the 'big table' and was patient with the staggered arrivals. The menu is vast and has something for everyone - from sushi and sashimi to a delectable assortment of yakitori yum yums. For a group our size, there was a $45/pp min and a 20% auto-gratuity - which was pretty reasonable - though we were constantly reminded about the minimum and our progress - but not in any overly-obnoxious way. All in all, everyone left oretty happy and satisfied. Here's rundown of what I recall being ordered (more focused on what I actually tasted, truth be told) - fyi - the food comes out on a 'as-ready' basis - some dishes take a bit longer than others, but I'd say they generally over-estimate wait-times, so go for the gold if your settled on something. Edamame - salted, standard deliciousness. Just as you would and should expect Carafe of Soju - sought out a dry variety and was guided to the Hakkisan 'Eight Peaks' ($28/carafe), which was actually pretty damn good,so kudos to our server on that recommendation. Tako Mini Salad - Thinly sliced octopus with avocado, cucumber & seaweed, mixed with vinegar, sweet soy sauce & sesame seed - came quick as a raw dish, but was delightful! A simple salad, with avocado, and a decent portion of octopus (and I'm a sucker for octopus/pulpo). Yum! Gyu Tan - beef tongue - I love tongue, and like octopus, if it's on the menu, I'm ordering it. This dish was not a let-down, served on a skewer and very tender, this yakitori dish did not disappoint, especially given the expect 40 min eta was really like 20 mins. Marinated Galbi - I'm mean, how can you not? Sampled this yakitori and a single skewer of this marvelous treat would be more than enough to get me to commit to a full-blown entree of this deliciousness. Tamago Mentaiko - Grilled JP egg topped with cod roe mayo - Really unique and damn glad I tried this; diced out scrambled egg topped with a very tasty cod-based dressing. Pretty hearty portion. Yum! I also sampled the famed "Godzilla" roll (don't sleep on their sushi roll game) - Fried soft shell crab, avocado, spicy salmon, sweet potato crunch with spicy mayo, teriyaki & mustard sauce - DO IT!!! All in all,a very positive and accommodating experience, attentive staff, great food, what's not to like?

The food was authentic and tasted great. Short ribs were braised beautifully and the liver was excellent. The waiter was attentive, pleasant, and not hovering. The atmosphere was warm and inviting. Not overtly fancy but still classy enough for a date. I will return.

The wait for this restaurant was way longer than they promised. The hostess said that we would only wait for fourty minutes, but we ended up having to wait for twice that amount of time. It was around 8:20 PM around that time. Please don't make any false promises. When we were finally seated, they placed us in a tiny booth, that could barely fit five people. The servers were extremely rude to us, and it was so weird that they hurried us out after we finished even though the group before us stayed for two hours. The food was outstanding though, but the service completely ruined the experience. We ordered so much food that melted right in our mouths. I can't say anything bad about the dishes themselves, they all blew my mind.

Great decor, service and kitchen were fast and efficient. Menu was not huge but very diverse so it was suitable for all tastes and levels of "I've been to Japan".