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Displaying 18 places with the tag “japanese”.

Omen

Loved by 4 members
Special place. Delicious grown-up proper Japanese food (not sushi/tempura etc) in an intimate relaxed setting. Could be a...

Ennju

Loved by 2 members
This Japanese cafe near Union Square is just good value for money. Busy during lunchtime.
A steaming bowl of soba for $8.50...

Kajitsu

Loved by 2 members
Weirdly sparse décor and soul-less ambiance, but very special food. Traditional japanese feasts of lots of tiny courses - all...

Kyo Ya

Loved by 2 members
Upscale proper Japanese food, nice for quiet intimate dinner and unusual but really good food.

Matsugen

Loved by 2 members
Big and buzzy and scene-y. Good for a drink and good cocktails as well as dinner. Excellent homemade soba noodles.

Brown Rice

Loved by 1 members
Wholesome home cooked japanese food. All brown rice. All organic. Very cheap. Very unpretentious. If you just want to eat...

Cha-An Teahouse

Loved by 1 members
Fun place for tea and desserts pretty much any time of day - including late night. Savoury food pretty good too.

Donzoko

Loved by 1 members
The friend who introduced me to this place won't put it on the site because he doesn't want it to get any busier than it is....

Edokko

Loved by 1 members
Authentic Japanese .... if they don't make it in Japan they don't do it ..... and upstairs you sit on the floor. The food is...

Ippudo NY

Loved by 1 members
My favorite for ramen. Also worth a visit for the pork buns and chicken wings.

Jewel Bako

Loved by 1 members
Jewel Bako is an intimate dining space in the east village. I miss its sister restaurant Jewel Bako Makimono, but Jewel Bako...

le 5eme peche

Loved by 1 members
Unusual and interesting French-Japanese cuisine. Fresh, high-quality ingredients prepared to perfection by an up-and-coming...

Momoya

Loved by 1 members
Banquette seating, buzzy and noisy. close to home and decent enough sushi (and other things) to keep Mummy and Daddy happy.

Soba Ya

Loved by 1 members
Always rammed because the noodles are great. You can usually get a space at the bar which I think is the best place. I love...

Souen Ramen

Loved by 1 members
New-ish noodle operation from macrobiotic Souen. Tiny space, nice noodles - slightly different to Souen's regular - not sure...

Takas Kitchen

Loved by 1 members
Good Japanese food in the middle of city. No dish over $15. Always packed.

Tokyo Diner

Loved by 1 members
Cheap authentic Japanese in the middle of the city. They don’t accept tips!
Edamame agadashi tofu curry sobas oh yeah ...

Tomoe Sushi

Loved by 1 members
The low key setting hides the fact that this is some of the best (in my view the best) sushi in New York. Its not as cheap as...

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