Simply not worth the time or money. There are so many other spots in the area cheaper and tastier. Food overall was mediocre, with the seafood seemingly not very fresh.
SMD
This is a really specific restaurant with a specific experience. The menu is mostly lamb based, so if you don’t eat lamb it is scant. The night we went there were four of us and we all did the tasting menu. The servers are not staffed enough and are made to cook the meat table side but in a rushed way, so it’s unclear why they are made to do this. Our server was attentive but totally swamped between taking orders and having to cook the food. Having a hot plate on the table and lamb steam in your face was also not desirable. The food was fine, the server was doing her best, but it was all a weird experience and we definitely will not be going back. The food itself was okay but nothing special to warrant going back. Best thing was the scallop risotto.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Lamb BBQ, Big Size Scallop Risotto, Sashimi Trio, Hokkaido Style Zangi Fried Chicken Set
Tim Fisher
There are many amazing places to eat in New York - this is not one of them. Don’t go here and if you do don’t get the tasting menu - really not great. The miso soup and sashimi were pretty good but then it went off the rails. Lamb tasted really off, dessert was inedible. Meal left my friend running for the bathroom. Waitress tried but they were super understaffed. Worst meal/service I’ve had in New York.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1
Joseph Garas
Im writing this from the table at this place. Honestly I don’t know who to blame cuz I feel bad for the waitress, she’s sweating. But it’s been two hours, our food hasn’t arrived, and she’s struggling. I’m scared to ask for another drink. Update: now that it’s over, my friends and I agreed, this had to have been our worst food experience in a long time. It felt fitting that our friend who suggested this horror, ended his meal in the bathroom with stomach issues. I never write reviews, but in this case I just had to warn others.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 1
Maddy Metawati Eggers
Went on a Wednesday at 8pm and there was hardly anyone there. Ambience was cozy and not too bright or loud — something I have come to appreciate when dining out in the city. While we were here on a summer night, I could easily see this being a go-to winter spot. Food was delicious and came out very quickly. We got the spicy lamb yakisoba and the addictive cabbage — enough food for a light meal for two!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Soba
HR
The atmosphere is so good The spirit of a Japanese owner from Hokkaido It's a restaurant full of food! I was skeptical at first because there was lamb in a Japanese restaurant, but it is said to be eaten a lot in the Hokkaido region. The homemade salmon and sea bream were much softer than beef jerky, and even my 7-year-old enjoyed eating them! It is said that the wasabi that comes with the sashimi is not commercial wasabi, but “root wasabi”!! We ordered together Yudai Cocktail (name of the owner). It was a very special taste where you could taste all the salty, sweet, and sour flavors! Yakisoba grilled salmon was also very delicious. And lastly, the cheesecake and raw chocolate served with sweet red beans were amazing!! Did you know that Royce Chocolate, famous in Japan, is Hokkaido chocolate!! Although I stayed less than 2 hours, I felt like I was on a culinary trip to Hokkaido!! If you want to experience Hokkaido from New York, you should definitely visit here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
티튜리
Real recognize Real! I never thought there would be a restaurant in Manhattan, New York that grinds fresh wasabi themselves, and it is Real Japanese Cuisine, as if you were visiting a restaurant in Japan. The owner is from Hokkaido, so he prepares the food using a fusion of Hokkaido's traditional methods, and each and every dish is truly unique. The raw fish that came with the set was so fresh, and even the dessert was a fusion of Hokkaido style. Highly recommended if you want real Japanese food in the middle of New York.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Hyerim
The atmosphere is so good The spirit of a Japanese owner from Hokkaido It's a restaurant full of food! I was skeptical at first because there was lamb in a Japanese restaurant, but it is said to be eaten a lot in the Hokkaido region. The homemade salmon and sea bream were much softer than beef jerky, and even my 7-year-old enjoyed eating them! It is said that the wasabi that comes with the sashimi is not commercial wasabi, but “root wasabi”!! We ordered together Yudai Cocktail (name of the owner). It was a very special taste where you could taste all the salty, sweet, and sour flavors! Yakisoba grilled salmon was also very delicious. And lastly, the cheesecake and raw chocolate served with sweet red beans were amazing!! Did you know that Royce Chocolate, famous in Japan, is Hokkaido chocolate!! Although I stayed less than 2 hours, I felt like I was on a culinary trip to Hokkaido!! If you want to experience Hokkaido from New York, you should definitely visit here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Srijan Ranjitkar
Really great atmosphere, food and people.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lamb BBQ, Curry, Big Size Scallop Risotto, Uni Pasta
K T
This restaurant has a great atmosphere and is popular with locals. Lamb chops are so delicious!
Just an awful experience as voiced by other patrons. We stopped by only because this was open late. Their ratings speak volume about servers inattentiveness, below average food quality and taste and highway robbery menu prices. Warning to future patrons of this establishment: just get drinks but stay far away from food. Mediocre at best, smh
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Patrick No
Been here many times for downtown’s sceney parties or events, albeit only getting Sapporo drafts. The food however, is quite delicious at reasonable prices.I would recommend getting the addictive cabbage & uni fries as a starter. Super delicious.As for mains, I’ve had a few. The spicy yakisoba is quite delicious and the scallop risotto too. The salmon Chan-Chan is alright.The sashimi trio was fantastic, and at a good price for sashimi at $58. 7 pieces of each scallop, salmon, and yellowtail coming in at under $3 per. Not too bad if you ask me.If you’re going for date night I would recommend coming between like 6-8. Anything after that will become loud, especially on the weekends.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Breanna Myers
Came here tonight for a friends birthday and lovedddd this place so much! The staff was super friendly, very knowledgeable of the menu, and took their time to answer our questions. The vibe and layout of the restaurant also made it very easy to chat amongst a larger group, which is hard when coming to a place for a birthday party sometimes! I really appreciated that! We ordered a few orders of the uni fries which were delicious and then I ordered the lamb yakisoba but subbed for udon noodles. Decently tasty dish but I wish the portion was just a bit bigger! I honestly left still feeling kinda hungry. For drinks I grabbed the Sakura Sour which I thought was perfect. Definitely recommend that one!
Aiden Pressel
We went here for our weekly date night. I had been before but my boyfriend was enjoying for the first time.We ordered the pre fix menu and it was okay. A few of the dishes fell a little short for us but others were very delicious. But it was nice to get a bit of everything for my boyfriend.The staff was very kind and helpful throughout the entire experience.A note to anyone hoping for a late reservation…karaoke started around 10:30pm and caught the tail end of our meal. If you’re in the vibe for that it’s great. If you’re trying to have a more secluded meal it can be distracting.Overall, we really enjoyed the evening.
Ate outdoors and spent $250 on poor service, poor food, and an unpleasant environment. For some reason the area and tables smelled like human waste despite having fans blowing air to keep customers cool. The food portions were extremely small and didn’t taste good. New York City has plenty of good food so save yourself and avoid this one.
Simply not worth the time or money. There are so many other spots in the area cheaper and tastier. Food overall was mediocre, with the seafood seemingly not very fresh.
This is a really specific restaurant with a specific experience. The menu is mostly lamb based, so if you don’t eat lamb it is scant. The night we went there were four of us and we all did the tasting menu. The servers are not staffed enough and are made to cook the meat table side but in a rushed way, so it’s unclear why they are made to do this. Our server was attentive but totally swamped between taking orders and having to cook the food. Having a hot plate on the table and lamb steam in your face was also not desirable. The food was fine, the server was doing her best, but it was all a weird experience and we definitely will not be going back. The food itself was okay but nothing special to warrant going back. Best thing was the scallop risotto.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Lamb BBQ, Big Size Scallop Risotto, Sashimi Trio, Hokkaido Style Zangi Fried Chicken Set
There are many amazing places to eat in New York - this is not one of them. Don’t go here and if you do don’t get the tasting menu - really not great. The miso soup and sashimi were pretty good but then it went off the rails. Lamb tasted really off, dessert was inedible. Meal left my friend running for the bathroom. Waitress tried but they were super understaffed. Worst meal/service I’ve had in New York.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1
Im writing this from the table at this place. Honestly I don’t know who to blame cuz I feel bad for the waitress, she’s sweating. But it’s been two hours, our food hasn’t arrived, and she’s struggling. I’m scared to ask for another drink. Update: now that it’s over, my friends and I agreed, this had to have been our worst food experience in a long time. It felt fitting that our friend who suggested this horror, ended his meal in the bathroom with stomach issues. I never write reviews, but in this case I just had to warn others.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 1
Went on a Wednesday at 8pm and there was hardly anyone there. Ambience was cozy and not too bright or loud — something I have come to appreciate when dining out in the city. While we were here on a summer night, I could easily see this being a go-to winter spot. Food was delicious and came out very quickly. We got the spicy lamb yakisoba and the addictive cabbage — enough food for a light meal for two!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Soba
The atmosphere is so good
The spirit of a Japanese owner from Hokkaido
It's a restaurant full of food!
I was skeptical at first because there was lamb in a Japanese restaurant, but it is said to be eaten a lot in the Hokkaido region.
The homemade salmon and sea bream were much softer than beef jerky, and even my 7-year-old enjoyed eating them!
It is said that the wasabi that comes with the sashimi is not commercial wasabi, but “root wasabi”!!
We ordered together Yudai Cocktail (name of the owner). It was a very special taste where you could taste all the salty, sweet, and sour flavors!
Yakisoba grilled salmon was also very delicious.
And lastly, the cheesecake and raw chocolate served with sweet red beans were amazing!!
Did you know that Royce Chocolate, famous in Japan, is Hokkaido chocolate!!
Although I stayed less than 2 hours, I felt like I was on a culinary trip to Hokkaido!! If you want to experience Hokkaido from New York, you should definitely visit here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Real recognize Real!
I never thought there would be a restaurant in Manhattan, New York that grinds fresh wasabi themselves, and it is Real Japanese Cuisine, as if you were visiting a restaurant in Japan.
The owner is from Hokkaido, so he prepares the food using a fusion of Hokkaido's traditional methods, and each and every dish is truly unique.
The raw fish that came with the set was so fresh, and even the dessert was a fusion of Hokkaido style.
Highly recommended if you want real Japanese food in the middle of New York.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The atmosphere is so good
The spirit of a Japanese owner from Hokkaido
It's a restaurant full of food!
I was skeptical at first because there was lamb in a Japanese restaurant, but it is said to be eaten a lot in the Hokkaido region.
The homemade salmon and sea bream were much softer than beef jerky, and even my 7-year-old enjoyed eating them!
It is said that the wasabi that comes with the sashimi is not commercial wasabi, but “root wasabi”!!
We ordered together Yudai Cocktail (name of the owner). It was a very special taste where you could taste all the salty, sweet, and sour flavors!
Yakisoba grilled salmon was also very delicious.
And lastly, the cheesecake and raw chocolate served with sweet red beans were amazing!!
Did you know that Royce Chocolate, famous in Japan, is Hokkaido chocolate!!
Although I stayed less than 2 hours, I felt like I was on a culinary trip to Hokkaido!! If you want to experience Hokkaido from New York, you should definitely visit here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Really great atmosphere, food and people.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lamb BBQ, Curry, Big Size Scallop Risotto, Uni Pasta
This restaurant has a great atmosphere and is popular with locals. Lamb chops are so delicious!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Just an awful experience as voiced by other patrons. We stopped by only because this was open late. Their ratings speak volume about servers inattentiveness, below average food quality and taste and highway robbery menu prices. Warning to future patrons of this establishment: just get drinks but stay far away from food. Mediocre at best, smh
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Been here many times for downtown’s sceney parties or events, albeit only getting Sapporo drafts. The food however, is quite delicious at reasonable prices.I would recommend getting the addictive cabbage & uni fries as a starter. Super delicious.As for mains, I’ve had a few. The spicy yakisoba is quite delicious and the scallop risotto too. The salmon Chan-Chan is alright.The sashimi trio was fantastic, and at a good price for sashimi at $58. 7 pieces of each scallop, salmon, and yellowtail coming in at under $3 per. Not too bad if you ask me.If you’re going for date night I would recommend coming between like 6-8. Anything after that will become loud, especially on the weekends.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Came here tonight for a friends birthday and lovedddd this place so much! The staff was super friendly, very knowledgeable of the menu, and took their time to answer our questions. The vibe and layout of the restaurant also made it very easy to chat amongst a larger group, which is hard when coming to a place for a birthday party sometimes! I really appreciated that! We ordered a few orders of the uni fries which were delicious and then I ordered the lamb yakisoba but subbed for udon noodles. Decently tasty dish but I wish the portion was just a bit bigger! I honestly left still feeling kinda hungry. For drinks I grabbed the Sakura Sour which I thought was perfect. Definitely recommend that one!
We went here for our weekly date night. I had been before but my boyfriend was enjoying for the first time.We ordered the pre fix menu and it was okay. A few of the dishes fell a little short for us but others were very delicious. But it was nice to get a bit of everything for my boyfriend.The staff was very kind and helpful throughout the entire experience.A note to anyone hoping for a late reservation…karaoke started around 10:30pm and caught the tail end of our meal. If you’re in the vibe for that it’s great. If you’re trying to have a more secluded meal it can be distracting.Overall, we really enjoyed the evening.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Zangi Fried Chicken, Miso Soup
Ate outdoors and spent $250 on poor service, poor food, and an unpleasant environment. For some reason the area and tables smelled like human waste despite having fans blowing air to keep customers cool. The food portions were extremely small and didn’t taste good. New York City has plenty of good food so save yourself and avoid this one.
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