Menkuitei

63 Cooper Square on 3rd Avenue
212/228.4152
$30 for two, with two drinks, without tip
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Astor Place is filled with restaurants serving Japanese comfort food. I go to Menkuitei for their grilled fish neck. Their ramen selection is good, too, plus you’ll deal with less of a crowd here. The house special is one of my favorites but I must say I find it hard to say no to the curry bowl.

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