Nobu 57

04. July 2007 Japanese, Midtown 0
40 West 57th Street between Fifth and Sixth 212/757.3000 about $650 for omakase for six people, 60% comped, with drinks, with tip ♥ ♥ ♥ You know when people say it’s all about who you know? I realized what that truly meant last week when I was invited to join a friend’s family for a ...

Sachiko’s on Clinton

09. March 2007 Japanese, Lower East Side 0
25 Clinton Street between Houston and Stanton 212/253.2900 $180 for four people with three carafes of sake and two beers, without tip ♥ ♥ I didn’t expect to save money during Japanese Restaurant Week. Every restaurant week promo I’ve managed to attend always sounded better than what I actually ended up experiencing. The discounted menus ...

Sushi Zen

07. February 2007 Japanese, Midtown 0
108 West 44th Street between Sixth and Seventh Avenues 212/302.0707 $190 for two people with sake, without tip ♥ ♥ ♥ You have a favorite spot when you’re craving something and you just know that whenever you go, it would not disappoint. This is how I feel about Sushiden, my restaurant of choice when I ...

Ushiwakamaru

16. January 2007 Japanese, SoHo 0
136 West Houston Street off Sullivan 212/228.4181 $150 for three people with six drinks, without tip ♥ ♥ I’m always walking on Houston Street, but I have to admit that I never pay attention to the restaurants on the street. There are a few off Sullivan Street, right before you turn towards Bleecker, but I’ve ...

Aburiya Kinnosuke

03. December 2006 Japanese, Midtown 0
213 East 45th Street between Second and Third 212/867.5454 $104 for two, with two drinks, without tip ♥ ♥ There are two ways you can order your grilled food at Aburiya Kinnosuke. The robata grill is right at the bar where the Japanese chefs set skewers next to burning coals (not on top of) and ...