Cute little spot in Hamilton Heights serving comforting Japanese food, all made by one woman, Parsley! She does it all in this place, and it's really a sight to see. Great music, and chill vibes. I'd def come back for the tarako spaghetti and the matcha cheesecake! So good! read more

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I like the onigiri. Everything was delicious. The chicken soup is really good It is a in cleanness read more

Love this neighborhood spot. The food is delicious and the owner always makes you feel at home. The music is always amazing as well. Definitely recommend checking out if you are in the Sugar Hill area read more

The food is excellent and the ambiance is great as well. Truly a gem in the neighborhood! Usually, it's just the owner, Yumika, taking orders and prepping the food so it can be slow at times but well worth the wait. While it's just her working, the service is great and she is such a sweet and funny person when she does have a chance to chat. You should call ahead to order or reserve, or check her socials before just walking in case the wait times are long. Her music selection is top notch as well! Such a dope spot and a must-visit! read more

This is a five-star shop if you go into it understanding that it's a home-cooked meal experience - NOT for those in a hurry, expecting table service, etc. Chopped Parsley is a tiny restaurant with a couple tables inside and some more outside, and when we went, it was a one-woman show for all the in-person and takeout orders, as well as taking orders and cleaning afterward. The menu is limited but focuses on what they do best. I had two onigiri, which were not large, but they were delicious. My companions had the tuna don and the maze gohan and an udon soup - it does seem like the soup may be a slightly larger portion than the others, but don't be expecting huge portions. We all thought our items tasted great. Overall: good food, intimate setting, nice staff (of one). Ended up bumping to 5 stars from about a 4-4.5 because it is a very unique restaurant, especially in the area. read more

I used to live on the same block with Chopped Parsley and would try to visit once a week when I could! Very mom and pop vibe! The owner/chef is super duper nice and has such great food that it's worth the wait time when there's a high amount of take out orders. To the woman who is complaining about CP being "not kid-friendly", this isn't Chuck E. Cheese lol P.S - follow Chopped Parsley on IG if you want any deals for end of the day grub :) read more

Went here to cheer my girlfriend and I up and quite possibly the best Japanese food I have ever had. If you have an appreciation for hospitality, authentic and homemade food, and exquisite subtle flavors this it it. Best shumai I've ever had. Best Onigiri I've ever had. The bento was packed with umami flavor and the woman who runs the place is funny and kind. A hidden gem. read more

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Chopped Parsley is my new go-to takeout in the Sugar Hill neighborhood. Their food is delicious and healthy, something that is hard to find in takeout! It is also clearly handmade, all run by one superwoman who takes orders with professionalism. The vibes are always good in the restaurant when I go to pick up my order, although I always get it to-go so have yet to sit down. Make sure you try Chopped Parsley- there is no better spot for homemade Japanese food in the neighborhood, and possibly the city! read more

An artsy and high quality meal at a premium. The moment you enter this cozy restaurant you feel transported into a peaceful space. The bench tables with upholstered benches on either side are very hip and welcoming at the same time. I could see myself spending an afternoon here reading a book, sipping tea, and munching on their mochi ice cream. Our favorites of the evening were - the vanilla chip mochi ice cream with delightfully thin skin - matcha cheesecake - nice texture, not really sweet, but you can taste the matcha and the slight tart flavor. Not really a kid dessert. - eel in the unagi appetizer - the broth in the chicken ramen - daikon Ume - very strong in flavor and a dish you can't get in a lot of places - the sauce that came with the sushi rolls. Just so-so were - the sushi rolls (ikura was not as full or fresh as we would want and the baked salmon roll kind of fell apart) - the prices! Our bill for a medium amount of food for 3-4 people was $90 before tip. read more

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Overpriced. The food was good but for what I was being charged, why serve the entree on a thin cardboard paper plate? Plastic fork? Paper cup for ginger ale? Really? Nice ambiance, yes, but for what you are asking customers to pay, you need to be at little bit more upscale. If I wanted my meal on a paper plate, I would go camping. read more

I wish I could state my opinion in less than eighty five characters however I have to do it like this.. Expensive and bad read more

chopped Parsley is a true one of a kind gem. what truly makes the experience unlike any other is that this it truly a representation of the owner, who curated a beautiful, welcoming space while being a one woman operation. The menu, drinks and deserts are all amazing. (Gotta get Onigiri, Cheesecake, and a bottle of Sake or Japanese beer) ** Kid friendly providing responsible parents are in attendance read more

We've been here a few more times since our first visit, and we are glad to see this place doing well with the locals. Coming here on a busy night will leave you waiting for awhile - with all tables full, we waited half hour (or more) between dishes - leaving us wondering if we should just leave, because they were clearly overwhelmed, and we had been sitting there for a couple hours at that point. Just seems like kitchen should staff up more on busier nights. The food is still good, though they've done away with our favorite mackerel. We enjoy the eel rolls and the donburi bowls. I'd say skip the udon bowls because they aren't particularly notable or tasty, and opt for more of their other sushi type dishes. We haven't returned again since the last visit which left us a bit exhausted from waiting, but if you visit them on a less-peak night, your experience should be much better! read more

One of the best hidden secrets in Hamilton Heights. Super fresh sushi, fantastic service, amazing soups. The spices are perfect, I can't say enough to express how good this place is! Only downside is it's very small and a fun place to hang out so if you get a table be sure to enjoy it!!! read more

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Cute little Japanese restaurant in Harlem! We had the salmon avocado over rice and the fried salmon skin over rice. I recommend both. There aren't a lot of options in Harlem for great Japanese comfort food and we are glad we found this little nook. The crab kani salad was also refreshing. The wait staff is super attentive! Although, be mindful that the Japanese portions are a bit small and we were hungry that night! read more

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I love Mrs Parsley and her restaurant, the quality of the food is like at home and I am getting good food at home ! Yesterday with my wife we ordered Tarako Potato, Maze Gohan, Salmon Bento, and Ikura hand roll and everything was delicious, the salmon was very fresh ! Yummy ! read more

I don't want this review to sound wrong, so please read with a gentle tone. I visit in the Heights on weekends, and since I decided to bring my dog I called and ordered ahead for pick up. The woman/owner took my order and said 20 min. When I arrived, she was in the middle of my order no big deal. I waited outside with my dog and chatted with strangers walking by. While the food was all very good in flavor, and I do recommend this restaurant to those with time to spare, but I just felt uncomfortable. The owner was overwhelmed with her orders, and having only one employee which she talks down to was not cool. I believe in treating your employees the way you treat your guests. There is no kitchen, the restaurant is the size of my living room, with a corner designated to food preparation on several hot plates and mini oven/toaster. Again, food was good, but the experience was just ehhh. read more

This, my friends, is what they refer to as a "neighborhood gem". Amazing sushi at awesome prices; my friend and I split one of the $20ish combos and it was definitely enough. Also had a Japanese iced coffee, and tried the hot coffee. Both were great - not too sweet. Friendly guys running the place and the ambience is lovey. Excellent addition to the area! Edit 4/2017: The sushi is still so excellent, but service is SUPER slow. My most recent visit here took hours and I try to give mom and pop places like this the benefit of the doubt, but the meal was really not paced well at all and we were starving. A shame because the food really is awesome, but it was an unpleasant experience. read more

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The day we ate here it was just a one women show. The chief was the server, cook and everything in between. She was working on several online orders and very apologetic for the wait and very straight forward with everything coming in that there would be a wait for the food. This place felt very special and very much like my time in Japan. Super homey food. This women has a gift for cooking. I got the tuna ramen and I dream of it to this day. Can't wait to go back. read more

Literally my favorite restaurant in New York City. If you like Japanese comfort food I will not find better than this. The owner is amazing and the vibes of the place are incredible. This is a restaurant run with love and it shows whenever you dine here! read more

Planning a trip to Harlem? If you aren't then still put Chopped Parsley on your to do list! This spot is a welcomed neighbor and addition Hamilton Heights. As the food options continue to grow uptown, unfortunately the range of options really had not. Then there's Chopped Parsley. My spouse and I had a spontaneous date night and wanted to stay VERY local. I've been wanting to try this gem since it appeared; almost 2 years ago now! The food is so authentically curated. We had shumai, spicy crab roll, cooked salmon roll and of course the green tea cheesecake. Go for the food, stay and chat with owner Parsley. You will not STOP laughing. Be sure to tell ask her to tell you the "shake the gate" story. This story is a part of Harlem's history you will not get on any tour! read more

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I ordered the Miso Soup and Soba Noodles w/ chicken (Love soups/broths), but I gave four stars due to its saltiness. I like the service, ambiance; which was quiet and not rushed, which is rare for NYC. I will try the restaurant again because the dishes were delicious, just too salty, and I will ask for less sodium next time. read more

My bill came to $17.95 before tip, for a very small bowl of mixed rice. No drinks, just this. With $12 poke everywhere with much larger portions and more ingredients (not to mention you can get a authentic rice bowl midtown at stops like domburi-ya for $13~15), and all kinds of delicious ethic food available for under $10 in the neighborhood this just doesn't add up I broke the budget and left hungry. Won't be going back. read more

My visit to parsley was bitter-sweet. Mid range sushi is dangerous territory if not made into a fancy roll (mayo, mango, salmon roe, avocado, terriyaki glaze, etc.) Review in brief: Only come if youre specifically looking for something novel and simtaneously japanese. Dish quality varied between good and really awkward. Stay away from the salads, in terms of flavor they lack sophistication and forethought. The sushi roll was ok, but there was no thought given to serving temperature. Sushi rice was warm, and this compromised the dish. Quite pricey when considering the quantities served. Dining alone i ordered the following: 1 shime saba 1 seared salmon arugula and pear salad 1 yellowtail scallion roll The meal started strong with the shime saba, a take on the traditional preparation of vinegar marinated mackerel, albeit with a brilliant twist. Often sashimi is served atop fresh shaved strands of radish or seasonal root crop. At chopped parsley the mackerel was accompanied by julienned cucumber and sprigs of rocket arugula. I found the combination brilliant. The salty flavor of mackerel is permeated with the tang of vinegar, (traditional up to this point) but the bitter flavor of arugula cuts that intensity, allowing you to better taste both aspects of the dish, namely the mackerel and arugula. If i were to criticize the dish, i would say that the fish used is middle grade, and in sashimi the quality and freshness of the fish used is quite apparent to the diner. This is evident in the lack oiliness of the fish. For those who can appreciate mackerel, i would confidently recommend the shime saba. Dish price: fair Dish flavor: great Dish quality: fair The next course was the salad with seared salmon, walnuts and pears. This was not a good dish. Do not order this dish. To begin with, seared means that it is cooked on both sides at a high enough temperature to form a crust but for a short enough amount of time that the center remains at least slightly rare. The salmon served on this dish achieves neither simply because it is too thinly sliced to sear. From a technical standpoint, a slice of fish this thin simply CANNOT be seared. The dressing used on the salad does nothing to marry the greens and the protein. It is far too acidic for the light flavors employed in this dish. The pears feel like something thrown on to make the dish seem avante garde. Completely untreated pears in a salad. Not smoked, not sous vide, not even caramelized. This is 2016, most people are saavy enough to see through gimmicks like this. The walnuts were walnuts. Maybe try caramelizing them, or something. Literally felt like someome took a fistfull of walnuts straight out of a bag and sprinkled them on. I am very very upset by this dish. DO NOT waste cash on this thoughtless clashing salad. WORST. Dish price: attrocious. At 9 usd i expect a lot more. Dish flavor: attrocious. Greens and protein dont work well together. Dressing clashes with all the flavors on the plate in a bad bad way. And the salmon was not seared. Dont say seared if you dont mean seared. Dish quality: attrocious. Each individual element was so sorely lacking in any sort of preparation its hard to imagine that i payed 9 bucks for that. ...woosah I ended with a simple hamachi scallion roll. Thankfully the flavors were clean and on point. Delicious with or without soy sauce and wasabi, and pretty refreshing thanks to the green spiciness of tbe scallions. My only problem was that my roll was falling apart. With only 3 ingedients, and a radius of 1/2 inch it makes one wonder whether the chef has learned to properly roll sushi. Dish price: fair. But close to poor. At 9 usd for a 6 piece roll with diameter at less than an inch, i felt my heart sink a little when i saw the plate coming. Dish flavor: great! Clean and refreshing, and an excellent way to end a meal. Dish quality: poor. Sushi rolls shouldnt come undone at a sushi bar. This isnt a buffet, and thusly yhe public expects a certain floor level of quality in craft. This is more of an argument on principle, but the entire thing feels very amateur, so much so that it feels like the kitchen staff is learning the ropes on my dime. Amateur japanese fusion at about 30 usd per person. Its not cheap, and as a diner in a city with so many other value filled options, i cant imagine i would have a meal here again soon. read more

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3.5 rounded up to 4. I was pleasantly surprised by Chopped Parsley on Amsterdam and 146th.. From outside, you really can't tell what its all about. On the inside, however, is a tiny mom and pop place serving up some intricately prepared Japanese dishes, teas, and (of course) alcohol. The feel of the place is good - very homey and comfortable. They also have good ventilation, which is necessary because food is prepared within the tiny dining area. We had some of the dons (small rice bowls with fish) and enjoyed them although we were hoping for slightly larger portions for the price. The quality of the fish, however, seemed to be good. The salmon skin was also crisp and tasty. I'd recommend giving the place a try if you were in the area. read more

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My friend and I came to Chopped Parsley on a rainy November night, and it was everything we could have asked for and more. I know that sounds cliche, but it's true! My friend and I split a number of apps - salmon ceviche, shrimp shumai, and shi-me saba (cured and vinegared mackeral). My friend is not a fan of salmon, and she loved the salmon ceviche! Each dish tasted so clean and flavorful. The presentation of each dish was also simple and appetizing. The kale, avocado, and seared beef salad was also very tasty, as well as the kani sal roll. Again, these dishes were simple and to the point delicious! We finished our meal with the kasutera with sweet bean and mascarpone cheese. This dessert had just enough sweetness. We chatted with the owner during dessert, and she explained how all the food she makes at her restaurant is something she would eat. That means a lot, especially if you're a health conscious eater. My friend and I left there full and satisfied. We were sad that the meal was over. Other than the food, the place itself was adorable - only a few seats with great decor and enjoyable music. Can't wait to go back there again! read more

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Venue: (2/3) laid back and casual. This venue has a neighborhood feel. Food: (2/5) I ordered the salmon sushi don. It had salmon, avocado and ikura on a warm bed of sushi. At 15+ dollars it was overpriced. I've gotten much better at most places in NYC. Service (4/5) waiter was nice and attentive Unsure with the pricing and the mediocre sushi. read more

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Delicious food in the heart of Harlem, never knew this place existed but so happy to find it. We celebrated my boyfriends birthday with this food and it didn't disappoint. Worthy of the hype. Thanks so much! read more

This is a cozy restaurant hidden in the residential streets of Hamilton Height. There were two large tables to sit comfortably for eating and two set of bench table/lounge area that appears more suitable for sitting back and having a drink. They have happy hour from I believe 6 to 7pm everyday? Food was really good and authentic and service was excellent. They made sure we had everything we need and was available to answer questions. The one star out was because the portion size is much smaller and for a much higher price. I understand that it's uptown, but this is compared to restaurants in the same area. But maybe maybe, I'll check it out during Happy Hour. read more

Food was good and clean. Service was splendid. And the matcha cheesecake was to die for! I highly recommend for people going for dates or to hang out~ I came on a cold night with a date. I ordered a hot udon with chicken. It hit the spot. All in all, the food came on time and we left full :) read more

I had somewhat of an unpleasant experience at Chopped Parsley recently, which is sad because I like this place a lot! Comfortable atmosphere and extremely pleasant waitstaff (Parsley is such a sweetheart). But tonight was upsetting- our wait for the main dishes was over an hour long, and didn't exactly fill us up (especially considering some of the prices). All in all, the staff is pleasant and it's a nice place, but I would definitely have liked a heads up if the wait was going to be over an hour. read more

I super super super loved the ambiance of this pint-sized Japanese cafe. The set-up of the tables and the photographs on the walls transported me to some chill cafe in the countryside of Japan. Instead, however, I was actually in a nook and cranny of Washington Heights- far from the cries of Japan. The cafe is definitely a nice place for a lover of hipster things, with tables that are uniquely small and shaped just for a rectangular plate of sushi or small bowls of other sorts. I had the Chicken Udon, which I highly enjoyed, with the chicken perfectly cooked in a clear broth. For the price, however, I do think that sizes of the portions could be larger, considering that the sizes of the portions could not feed actual grown men. However, I am a fan, and will come back here next time for some sushi. read more

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Really nice place in Hamilton Heights :) the sushi I had was super good but it was not a lot so maybe you should get something else as well if you're super hungry. I liked the atmosphere at the place. read more

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This place is near my dad's and I have been dying to try for a while. I went in on a Friday around 6:30pm and ordered pick-up. Ambiance: Place was pretty empty when I went in but by the time I returned to pick up the food (7:00pm) it was pretty packed. Place is small and cute. The kitchen is right behind the counter which makes me wonder if the place gets really hot. Service: Waitress was friendly. Food: Ordered the chicken soba noodles as well as the salmon skin dish. Both dishes were tasty but portion was quite small for the price. I would not object to returning and trying some of their other dishes if already in the area. read more

Something different for the denizens of Sugar Hill - a quaint Japanese cafe that fires a little bit of everything, from hot macha to sushi rolls to edamame to sake. The proprietor, a cheerful ba-san of the Osaka school of hospitality, we'll make suggestions and provide attentive service. The kitchen sits across from the entrance in plain view, so you'll see your food prepared in real time. They've made creative use of the small space (reminiscent of similar eateries in Tokyo) by employing benches and narrow low tables along one of the walls of the shop. Be warned: these tables are very narrow and a bit far from the fixed benches, so watch your napkins and utensils to avoid soiling your shoes or clothes. Try their udon or soba noodle soups, especially in fall and winter. The wine and beer list offers appropriate imports for your consideration, including some unknowns you'll want to try. read more

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Everything here is delicious! Best Onigiri I've ever had, shumai with mustard sauce amazing combo I never thought of. And it's all done by one woman, who's extremely sweet and clearly puts love into it! Also great music taste. read more

Sweet little sushi find. So perfect for light dinner with exquisite dessert. I love the Asian folk decor. The owner is a wonderful Japanese woman who took great care with us. Eat the matcha cheesecake! read more

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Wow, Chopped Parsley was actually wonderful. It's kind of the place to go in this neighborhood. The menu was genuinely interesting, but Shrimp Dumplings was especially terrific. The service was amazing. They were fast, efficient, and got everything right. My friends and I will definitely be coming back to Chopped Parsley. read more

Delicious Japanese food in Harlem! Wine happy hour, very friendly stuff and vegan and vegetarian option ;) nice atmosphere as well, very charming. read more

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My friend and I had amazing experience at Chopped Parsley! This is family business. The owner himself served the food for us. The food is amazing, all ingredients are fresh. I highly recommend you to try their curry, it's new on their menu) read more

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