They were completely micromanaging us during our lunch. They watched us eat every single bite and even tried to take my tray away even though I wasn’t finished. It took a few minutes for them to realize and back off.
Our server was certainly upselling. Instead of offering tap water, she immediately asked whether we would like still or sparkling which cost nearly $10 per bottle and did not informed us of the price beforehand.
The place was quite empty and we were the only few people there. The host at the front door also ignored us when we left instead of holding the door for us. The food was good but not worth the price and terrible service. By the way, we ordered the duck noodles and unagi bento.
I have visited Japan a few times and they respect the privacy of each guest while dining. So this is the opposite of the hospitality in Japan.
Omakase dinner, winter Menu. Fully satisfied with the 17 courses created by the chef. Fresh fish and a wide choice on offer.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alisa B
I think the best edamame I ve ever tried. Nice menu, delicious food
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sunmeet Singh
Authentic feeling, great food, and excellent service. Would recommend:)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Maxou Esposito
A very beautiful place! For refined Japanese cuisine, an affordable gem for NYC!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rovik Robert
Wanted to love this place but felt like it was more like a “template” experience for everyone without much focus on service. Some of my food had bones in them as well which was unfortunate. Good not great imo.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Jingwei Teng
Such an under the radar restaurant! We can here for lunch and had excellent sushi - the zuke in particular was memorable!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dan Ramasamy
Excellent food. Small restaurant. Good service.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sake Kasu Cheesecake, Panna Cotta Dessert, Seasonal Sashimi 6pc, Chawanmushi, Sashimi Chef’S Choice
Delicious and beautifully presented Japanese cuisine in a casual and comfortable setting. TOWA is a great choice in midtown for a small group with individuals ranging from wanting an omakase or tasting style experience to those who aren’t as adventurous and want an a la carte menu. The dining area allows each diner to choose from one of 4 tasting menu options or order a la carte with parties being able to have diners doing both. Many restaurants require all diners to order from the same style of dining and this is a nice exception offering more options. There is also a more traditional omakase experience for those sitting at the sushi bar.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bill Wang
TOWA has a beautiful dining space with an intimate ambiance, woodsy accents, and friendly service. I tried the T-set course menu, which had both hits and misses. The presentation was stunning, and I appreciated the opportunity to explore a variety of side dishes I might not have tried otherwise.
The soba noodles were incredibly chewy and satisfying, and the steamed egg custard was also a highlight. However, the main sushi course fell a bit flat - the fish pieces were small, and the quality didn’t feel up to par, with the bites lacking texture and coming across as a bit mushy. On the other hand, the black cod we ordered as an additional entrée was excellent - perfectly textured with a delightful sake and soy-infused flavor.
Overall, it was a mostly enjoyable experience, though the sushi quality could have been better.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Nicolas Ziperovich
This is the second time I go in the last month. The first one the overall experience was a five star. But, unfortunately, the second one the service was awful. the waiter was rude and unpleasant. It was have been too late for him. The food and atmosphere were both great. Just be aware if you get the same waiter as we did, it can make a great dinner a mediocre experience.
They were completely micromanaging us during our lunch. They watched us eat every single bite and even tried to take my tray away even though I wasn’t finished. It took a few minutes for them to realize and back off.
Our server was certainly upselling. Instead of offering tap water, she immediately asked whether we would like still or sparkling which cost nearly $10 per bottle and did not informed us of the price beforehand.
The place was quite empty and we were the only few people there. The host at the front door also ignored us when we left instead of holding the door for us. The food was good but not worth the price and terrible service. By the way, we ordered the duck noodles and unagi bento.
I have visited Japan a few times and they respect the privacy of each guest while dining. So this is the opposite of the hospitality in Japan.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
Authentic
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Nigiri Sushi, Sashimi Chef’S Choice
Very good experience, food was amazing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Omakase dinner, winter Menu. Fully satisfied with the 17 courses created by the chef. Fresh fish and a wide choice on offer.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I think the best edamame I ve ever tried. Nice menu, delicious food
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Authentic feeling, great food, and excellent service. Would recommend:)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A very beautiful place! For refined Japanese cuisine, an affordable gem for NYC!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wanted to love this place but felt like it was more like a “template” experience for everyone without much focus on service. Some of my food had bones in them as well which was unfortunate. Good not great imo.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Such an under the radar restaurant! We can here for lunch and had excellent sushi - the zuke in particular was memorable!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent food. Small restaurant. Good service.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sake Kasu Cheesecake, Panna Cotta Dessert, Seasonal Sashimi 6pc, Chawanmushi, Sashimi Chef’S Choice
Restaurantji Recommends
Decent sushi. Sub par service.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 3
Delicious and beautifully presented Japanese cuisine in a casual and comfortable setting. TOWA is a great choice in midtown for a small group with individuals ranging from wanting an omakase or tasting style experience to those who aren’t as adventurous and want an a la carte menu. The dining area allows each diner to choose from one of 4 tasting menu options or order a la carte with parties being able to have diners doing both. Many restaurants require all diners to order from the same style of dining and this is a nice exception offering more options. There is also a more traditional omakase experience for those sitting at the sushi bar.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
TOWA has a beautiful dining space with an intimate ambiance, woodsy accents, and friendly service. I tried the T-set course menu, which had both hits and misses. The presentation was stunning, and I appreciated the opportunity to explore a variety of side dishes I might not have tried otherwise.
The soba noodles were incredibly chewy and satisfying, and the steamed egg custard was also a highlight. However, the main sushi course fell a bit flat - the fish pieces were small, and the quality didn’t feel up to par, with the bites lacking texture and coming across as a bit mushy. On the other hand, the black cod we ordered as an additional entrée was excellent - perfectly textured with a delightful sake and soy-infused flavor.
Overall, it was a mostly enjoyable experience, though the sushi quality could have been better.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
This is the second time I go in the last month. The first one the overall experience was a five star. But, unfortunately, the second one the service was awful. the waiter was rude and unpleasant. It was have been too late for him. The food and atmosphere were both great. Just be aware if you get the same waiter as we did, it can make a great dinner a mediocre experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 2
Very good Japanese food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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