J-Spec
$$$ • Japanese
Hours:
239 E 5th St, New York
(212) 287-0107
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J-Spec Reviews
I went to this spot as recommended per restaurant week, when they served three courses for 60 bucks, two of which had wagyu. Wagyu is a bit of a mystical thing people hear about in food. It's basically beef that has been raised specially to contain more intramuscular fat, thus making it richer and more tender.This restaurant specializes in providing wagyu, though I'm not sure from where in Japan. There are various grades and prefectures where wagyu can be sourced.The appetizer...read full review
Went here to treat my husband for his Birthday and would return for a second time, without a doubt! Amazing service and a5 Wagyu. We ordered the wagyu flight and the a5 Wagyu as well. Since it was his birthday, they also gave us a complimentary dessert and sake shot (on top of the sake flight we ordered). Everything tasted amazing! ❤️
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Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 5 - 10PM |
| Wednesday | 5 - 10PM |
| Thursday | 5 - 10PM |
| Friday | 5 - 11PM |
| Saturday | 5 - 11PM |
| Sunday | 5 - 9:30PM |
I liked this place. All the dishes were good but for some reason, it was just missing the "wow" factor, hence only 4 and not 5 stars. I did like that they sent us a special dessert and candle with a birthday sign for my husband's birthday. I was most disappointed with the sake - didn't like any of the 3 in the samples tasting. We did enjoy the uni, dashi eggplant, and of course the wagyu steak. The desserts were also good - we got the yuzu creme brûlée and the matcha tiramisu....read full review