"Another approachable sibling restaurant that translates a refined sake philosophy into a neighborhood-friendly setting, serving a selection of thoughtfully curated sakes alongside familiar, accessible dishes for casual nights out." - Shana Clarke
"For date night in your UWS apartment, order a bunch of small Japanese plates from this neighborhood Japanese spot. Moonrise Izaakaya makes comforting food like a skillet of hot cheesy corn and some delicately fried karaage. The cheesy corn is best eaten when it’s super hot. Luckily, it comes assembled in a tray that you can heat up at home, so that it’ll be hot and gooey when you eat it." - hannah albertine
"If you’re looking for delivery sushi in Chelsea or on the Upper West Side, your decision should be the same - Momoya. They offer a huge variety of rolls, nigiri, and sashimi, and if you don’t feel like creating pros and cons columns for salt versus freshwater eel, go with one of their combo sets, all of which are around $35." - matt tervooren
"If you’re looking for delivery sushi in Chelsea or on the Upper West Side, your decision should be the same - Momoya. They offer a huge variety of rolls, nigiri, and sashimi, and if you don’t feel like creating pros and cons columns for salt versus freshwater eel, go with one of their combo sets, all of which are around $35. We haven’t been here yet, but want you to know this spot exists." - Team Infatuation
"If you’re near 96th Street, know that this fun Japanese spot is running outdoor service with cocktails, bottles of sake, and Japanese dishes like gyoza and mapo tofu. They also recently launched brunch where you can become rather intimate with a plate of karaage chicken and syrupy, matcha waffles. Text 646-541-2506 for reservations." - hannah albertine