Suki

"For Japanese curry in Midtown, Suki is the place. It’s an airy spot with bright white walls, but the curry they specialize in is thick, dark, and sweet. They also have a sushi menu with rolls and bowls, but your focus should be on the deeply beefy curry, either with noodles or over rice. It’s so orange it’s almost brown, and it sticks to udon like a toddler to their parent’s pant-leg. If you’re wearing a white shirt, beware." - will hartman, neha talreja, bryan kim, willa moore

"This Midtown East restaurant is bright and airy, but the Japanese curry they make is thick, dark and sweet. It's made from scratch, slow-simmered, and served with rice and salad, or udon, as well as toppings like pork or chicken katsu. They also have a sushi menu with rolls and bowls, but your focus should be on the deeply beefy curry, in any form you prefer. Each bite takes you on a trip from sweet to bitter to spicy, and it's so orange with turmeric, it's almost brown. If you're wearing a white shirt, beware. Food Rundown Yaki Curry The yaki curry is a fantastic mix of curry, ground beef, and rice served under a layer of charred, melted cheese. It could fight winter and win. photo credit: Will Hartman Yaki Udon The curry sticks to the slippery yaki-udon like a toddler to its parent’s pant leg. It's a perfect lunch with very high stain hazard potential. photo credit: Will Hartman Temaki For $16, you'll get three hand rolls: one with king salmon, one with fatty tuna, and one with spicy tuna. There's nothing wrong with these, but they don't mesh super well with the rich curry, which is what you should be prioritizing here." - Will Hartman

"Suki is a return to the artisanal method where Chef/owner Kelly Cho transforms a rich selection of fresh spices and other ingredients into a thick and pungent sauce served alongside a mound of white rice." - The MICHELIN Guide

"A six-seat restaurant that specializes in Japanese curry made from scratch." - Eater Staff

"Dreaming of cooler days — a crisp November night & comforting Japanese curry from Sukii in the East Village." - Aaron Hutcherson