True わしゅくJapanese food is incredibly subtle and not in your face. Then portions in total leave you 7/8’s full after the meal. On these measures the restaurant is a grand slam. A real gem and filling Kajitsu-the previous tenant’s very big shoes. ありがとございます.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
MisterStars
Authentic food, prepared and plated with attention to detail. Top-notch service that goes above and beyond. They offer an extensive selection of sake/shochu-based cocktails, mocktails, and sake, but the list could be improved by expanding the choices. Still, the main focus here is the delicious, seasonal, and traditional food.
Alex Zhang
Came here for lunch on the weekend. The lunch menu is really small. We are a party of 4 literally ordered everything on the menu was still hungry after the meal.The food is not very impressive. Very basic bento style for lunch. The grill eel is $60 for the portion you can get less than half for what you can get. All dishes are over priced and nothing stood out.The only thing needs mention is the great service. And the place is super cute upstairs and downstairs, warm lighting very cute.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Ried S.
Friend picked this place for lunch due to location, and while overall I enjoyed the meal - mostly the company - I am not sure I want to come back, at least not for lunch. The menu was very small. We ordered 80% of everything on the menu for 4 adults to share, including a double order of the fried chicken which was the tastiest item. The other dishes, while pleasant, were rather bland and certainly not worth the prices they were charging. It was pretty empty for lunch on a Saturday. I imagine more people come here for dinner / drinks downstairs. The cocktails were very good - we tried 4 of the 5 from their list of special drinks. I typically avoid cocktails in favor of straight whisky, but the Mizuki cocktail was excellent. Sake Sudachi Sour with Sake, elderflower, sudachi, and egg white. Quite yummy and the others with me agreed it was the best drink of the four we tried. My least favorite was the Kabuki "Japanese manhattan" which they rightfully tell you isn't a mahattan at all, rather a combo of plum wine and sake.. The ambiance and service are great though. Downstairs is a very chic bar and dining area - empty during lunch, again, I imagine packed for dinner. Upstairs is a large, brightly light dining room with bay window and fireplace. The envy of any Manhattan resident who wants that size living room.
Alex Z.
Came here for lunch on the weekend. The lunch menu is really small. We are a party of 4 literally ordered everything on the menu was still hungry after the meal. The food is not very impressive. Very basic bento style for lunch. The grill eel is $60 for the portion you can get less than half for what you can get. All dishes are over priced and nothing stood out. The only thing needs mention is the great service. And the place is super cute upstairs and downstairs, warm lighting very cute.
Seokbin Hong
The portion of food is too small.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 5
kenny
It was delicious and surprisingly so authentic! I went there to try with my girlfriends and it didn’t disappoint. It is so close to my office so I booked for next week to return for my business dinner.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
RosaS
All the food was so good. We couldn't decide what we liked more—the quality was top notch across the board. It was a calm and classy atmosphere, and the wait staff was incredibly considerate. We waited a little long for our order to be taken, but afterwards everything flowed smoothly. We would absolutely come back for a special occasion.
Service was so sloppy and bad - never asked about food, felt super rushed, never said thank you, kept wanting to clear drinks and dishes before we were done. Complete amateurs. Never explained anything about the food. Just atrocious. And why are we paying $150pp for lunch for this crap? Restaurant will absolutely shut down soon. I've been to the Nagoya one and what a shameful legacy this NY one is.
Christian M.
We had a lovely impromptu dinner here. The food, drinks and ambiance are all wonderful! Waygu sando was 10/10. The staff was so helpful and professional- they even mentioned that they recently got their liquor license and how they are now serving their Tasting Menu and Omakase menus in their second floor (main dining room) Everything here was wonderful. We'll definitely be back - a true hidden gem in the Murray Hill/Grand Central area!
Great food, incredible vibes, amazing service. I would love to go back in the future. This spot was on my friend's list to hit before moving out of the city and she invited me to tag along. After this meal I was so glad she did! This tiny spot was cozy and stylish, everything felt very lush and the service was impeccable making you feel like the most important person in the place. The tables are very close together so i definitely felt like i had to speak very softly (a little hard for an Italian) but otherwise a great vibe! We ordered the vegetable tempura, brussel sprouts, shrimp sando, 5 piece nigiri for dinner. Each course coming out in perfect time. We were never waiting but also never felt rushed. My top was the shrimp sando, i can't wait to go back and try the wagyu one! Also definitely checkout their mocktails, all the ones we tried were delicious! This place is a bit pricey but we knew that going in.
ViktoriyaS
Food was extremely oily and greasy. Very strange menu. The salmon hot starter dish looked so bizarre and unpleasant. It was covered in white glaze and tasted like heavy creme. Only 2 options for nigiri and sashimi out of the entire menu which is very disappointing and they were extremely expensive. If you're looking for a traditional Japanese sushi and with some non-sushi appetizers, this is the wrong place. I thought food was overpriced for what we had. I was allured by a good look from outside. Decor is beautiful and modern. Service was attentive, but food spoiled the experience and we left feeling we ate a bunch of fried oil and heavy creme.
Robeats
When I read about it, I expected to be transported back 400 years in Japan re the decor. But, it is ultrasleek modern. Service by our bartender and manager were perfect. Grilled eel was superb as was the wagu beef. I was hoping for more complex flavors. It was all good but there are many good Japanese restaurants in Manhattan. Nothing special.
EdmondL
My husband took me for my birthday. 1st floor bartender are welcomes you while you enter, but will casually chatting each other in Chinese. The type of loud music played in the restaurant is not fit in for the 400 years old name. BTW, don't gives hopes up for complimentary desert, even you mentioned the occasions you celebrate when making the reservation.
Jerry Qu
Quaint atmosphere and Japanese hospitality, perfect for date night or a birthday celebration.
True わしゅくJapanese food is incredibly subtle and not in your face. Then portions in total leave you 7/8’s full after the meal. On these measures the restaurant is a grand slam. A real gem and filling Kajitsu-the previous tenant’s very big shoes. ありがとございます.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Authentic food, prepared and plated with attention to detail. Top-notch service that goes above and beyond. They offer an extensive selection of sake/shochu-based cocktails, mocktails, and sake, but the list could be improved by expanding the choices. Still, the main focus here is the delicious, seasonal, and traditional food.
Came here for lunch on the weekend. The lunch menu is really small. We are a party of 4 literally ordered everything on the menu was still hungry after the meal.The food is not very impressive. Very basic bento style for lunch. The grill eel is $60 for the portion you can get less than half for what you can get. All dishes are over priced and nothing stood out.The only thing needs mention is the great service. And the place is super cute upstairs and downstairs, warm lighting very cute.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Friend picked this place for lunch due to location, and while overall I enjoyed the meal - mostly the company - I am not sure I want to come back, at least not for lunch. The menu was very small. We ordered 80% of everything on the menu for 4 adults to share, including a double order of the fried chicken which was the tastiest item. The other dishes, while pleasant, were rather bland and certainly not worth the prices they were charging. It was pretty empty for lunch on a Saturday. I imagine more people come here for dinner / drinks downstairs. The cocktails were very good - we tried 4 of the 5 from their list of special drinks. I typically avoid cocktails in favor of straight whisky, but the Mizuki cocktail was excellent. Sake Sudachi Sour with Sake, elderflower, sudachi, and egg white. Quite yummy and the others with me agreed it was the best drink of the four we tried. My least favorite was the Kabuki "Japanese manhattan" which they rightfully tell you isn't a mahattan at all, rather a combo of plum wine and sake.. The ambiance and service are great though. Downstairs is a very chic bar and dining area - empty during lunch, again, I imagine packed for dinner. Upstairs is a large, brightly light dining room with bay window and fireplace. The envy of any Manhattan resident who wants that size living room.
Came here for lunch on the weekend. The lunch menu is really small. We are a party of 4 literally ordered everything on the menu was still hungry after the meal. The food is not very impressive. Very basic bento style for lunch. The grill eel is $60 for the portion you can get less than half for what you can get. All dishes are over priced and nothing stood out. The only thing needs mention is the great service. And the place is super cute upstairs and downstairs, warm lighting very cute.
The portion of food is too small.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 5
It was delicious and surprisingly so authentic! I went there to try with my girlfriends and it didn’t disappoint. It is so close to my office so I booked for next week to return for my business dinner.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
All the food was so good. We couldn't decide what we liked more—the quality was top notch across the board. It was a calm and classy atmosphere, and the wait staff was incredibly considerate. We waited a little long for our order to be taken, but afterwards everything flowed smoothly. We would absolutely come back for a special occasion.
Service was so sloppy and bad - never asked about food, felt super rushed, never said thank you, kept wanting to clear drinks and dishes before we were done. Complete amateurs. Never explained anything about the food. Just atrocious. And why are we paying $150pp for lunch for this crap? Restaurant will absolutely shut down soon. I've been to the Nagoya one and what a shameful legacy this NY one is.
We had a lovely impromptu dinner here. The food, drinks and ambiance are all wonderful! Waygu sando was 10/10. The staff was so helpful and professional- they even mentioned that they recently got their liquor license and how they are now serving their Tasting Menu and Omakase menus in their second floor (main dining room) Everything here was wonderful. We'll definitely be back - a true hidden gem in the Murray Hill/Grand Central area!
Restaurantji Recommends
Great food, incredible vibes, amazing service. I would love to go back in the future. This spot was on my friend's list to hit before moving out of the city and she invited me to tag along. After this meal I was so glad she did! This tiny spot was cozy and stylish, everything felt very lush and the service was impeccable making you feel like the most important person in the place. The tables are very close together so i definitely felt like i had to speak very softly (a little hard for an Italian) but otherwise a great vibe! We ordered the vegetable tempura, brussel sprouts, shrimp sando, 5 piece nigiri for dinner. Each course coming out in perfect time. We were never waiting but also never felt rushed. My top was the shrimp sando, i can't wait to go back and try the wagyu one! Also definitely checkout their mocktails, all the ones we tried were delicious! This place is a bit pricey but we knew that going in.
Food was extremely oily and greasy. Very strange menu. The salmon hot starter dish looked so bizarre and unpleasant. It was covered in white glaze and tasted like heavy creme. Only 2 options for nigiri and sashimi out of the entire menu which is very disappointing and they were extremely expensive. If you're looking for a traditional Japanese sushi and with some non-sushi appetizers, this is the wrong place. I thought food was overpriced for what we had. I was allured by a good look from outside. Decor is beautiful and modern. Service was attentive, but food spoiled the experience and we left feeling we ate a bunch of fried oil and heavy creme.
When I read about it, I expected to be transported back 400 years in Japan re the decor. But, it is ultrasleek modern. Service by our bartender and manager were perfect. Grilled eel was superb as was the wagu beef. I was hoping for more complex flavors. It was all good but there are many good Japanese restaurants in Manhattan. Nothing special.
My husband took me for my birthday. 1st floor bartender are welcomes you while you enter, but will casually chatting each other in Chinese. The type of loud music played in the restaurant is not fit in for the 400 years old name. BTW, don't gives hopes up for complimentary desert, even you mentioned the occasions you celebrate when making the reservation.
Quaint atmosphere and Japanese hospitality, perfect for date night or a birthday celebration.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5