Exquisite, seasonal ingredients perfectly executed with an awesome beet and sake list. Is there anything better? -Anita Lo, Top Chef Masters
They make handmade onigiri on the spot for $2.25 to $3 and freshly brew tea hot or cold from $3 to 3.50!
Come here for excellent Japanese cuisine, great desserts (try the Matcha Tiramisu!), and a sizable sake menu.
Best shabu shabu in nyc hands down! Great service too and when ordering the meal you get free ice cream green tea is my fave
The kind of affordable neighborhood sushi bar that we'd like to see more of in New York. Must-Haves: Uni tempura, fatty tuna sashimi, shabu shabu.
Vegetables are the new meat at this elegant spot for shojin Buddhist cuisine like persimmon with sesame cream and fragrant rice balls called ohagi. Featured in Where to Eat 2011! Read more.
takoyaki (octopus balls) and okonomiyaki (pancakey thing) at otafuku. sit outside on the small bench
They make their own soba daily. The soba lunchbox specials are delicious and a great way to try a variety of items. They have the best gomae and Japanese omelets. -Malika Ameen, Top Chef Just Desserts
This Japanese tea house does an excellent afternoon tea service, and offers a peaceful respite from the city in the East Village.
