Glenn D.
Yelp
Came across this review and decided to create an update of the "MUST HAVES" at Brookfield Place. I still work here, and am here on a regular basis so.... TRUST MEH!
Here's the previous review w/ the update:
"There's tons of food! You name it, they have it. I've got to say it's a little on the pricey side but if you know what to get, then it's well worth it!
I was an employee at Umami Burger and I currently work at Blue Ribbon Sushi Bar, so I know most of the "MUST HAVE's" here so I'll break it down for y'all.
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OLIVE'S
Any of their Turkey/Chicken Sandwiches! DELICIOUS!
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UMAMI BURGER
Truffle or Manly Burger w/ Truffle or Sweet Fries! Abita Root Beer or Ommegang Rare Vos. For dessert, get the Dirty Mint Chip or Double Chocolate Chip w/ PEANUT BUTTER ice cream sandwich!
UPDATE
This still stands, but they do have a bigger beverage selection now, including bottled Stumptown Cold Brew!
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BLUE RIBBON SUSHI BAR
Spicy Maki Platter or Sushi Maki Platter w/ Wakamae (Seaweed) Salad & Yuzu Lemonade or Ginger Beer!
UPDATE
Bento Bowl PLEASE! My Go-to is...
- White Rice
- Hijiki Salad (black seaweed, edamame, & lotus root) this stuff is crack!
- Salmon/Tuna Poke
You don't really need the sauce, but if you decide on it, both sauces are awesome! One's a japanese-mint-vinaigrette, and one's a sweet/spicy glaze. Don't forget to top it off with sesame seeds!
Sushi Bar Recommendations
Any of the Donburi Bowls, my favorite is the Una Don (Unagi, on white rice w/ japanese pickles and a shiso leaf!)
Sashimi and/or Sushi Deluxe Platters! A selection of sushi and sashimi! Includes all the great stuff! Unagi, Ikura, Albacore and more!
As for specialty rolls, gotta go with the dragon roll, Niji (Rainbow) Roll [this one's definitely Instagram worthy!], Kyuri Special, oh and the Yuzu Hama Hakozushi! (Box Pressed Yellowtail/Yuzu roll!]
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MIGHTY QUINN'S
Smoked Brisket or Ribs w/ Mashed Sweet Potato & Pecans and don't forget the cole slaw!
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LITTLE MUENSTER
Cuban Sandwich or Avocado Toast w/ Sweet & Spicy Brussell Sprouts and a Chocolate Milkshake
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NUM PANG
Chimi Chicken, 5 Spice Glazed Pork Belly, or Grilled Khmer Sausage sandwich!
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DOS TOROS
Pretty much any burrito! Ask for cheese in the tortilla as they toast it!
Salsa Verde is on point! Not too spicy, and tangy!
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SPRINKLES
Banana, Carrot, Lemon Coconut, and/or their Special for the Month (usually a great choice)
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DIG INN
Salmon, Cracked Wheat, Spinach & Grape Salad, & the Mac & Cheese!
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NOTHERN TIGER (this one's fairly new so I don't have much)
Dumplings! And whatever Soft-Served they have for the day/week.
UPDATE
-BRAISED BEEF SHAOBING WRAP! Absolutely delcious! The scallion pancake is toasted to perfection, and the braised beef is how it should be! Melt in yo mouth #pause) There are julienne carrots and cilantro in there as well to cut through that savoriness adding a bit of crunch and freshness.
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UPDATE
As for Service, they vary with each establishment. It's cafeteria style and these guys are trained to attack huge lunch rushes during the workdays, so they're definitely efficient.
Decor/Ambience
During the lunch rushes, you kind of just want to get your food and leave. It gets a little too hectic in there, and if you're like me and you hate waiting on lines, or fighting people for seats, then get the heck out of there and come back at a slower time!
When it is slow, you can actually appreciate the space more. It's huge! If you haven't seen a rush in there, it'd be really hard to believe that it can get full (dangerously full). The decor is very modern and sophisticated. Marble and wooden tables, cool light fixtures, big windows that allow tons of natural light to get in. You also get a great view of the hudson river, which makes sunsets look a million times better.