My friends and I came here for dinner on a Saturday night. My first thought when I walked in was that this place was pretty small. It's a long and narrow restaurant than can only fit 2 tables side-by-side, but what it lacks in space, it makes up for in its menu. Everything was really good, except for the Truffle Mushroom Kamameshi because it was too salty. But we especially loved the Wagyu Strip Steak and Unagi Foie Gras Donburi. They have an extensive list of cocktails and mocktails too and the 3 drinks we tried were all really good. Food: - Crudo (Hokkaido scallops sashimi, market uni sea urchin, red radish, chili, shiso aguachil) 9/10 - Truffle Chicken Dumplings (crispy heritage chicken dumplings, black truffle, matsutake mushroom, black garlic aioli) 6/10 - Octopus Yaki (grilled Spanish octopus, yuzu kosho pepper coulis, petite potatoes, shiso tomato) 9/10 - Hamachi Kama (grilled Berkshire pork jowl, shio koji cured, kimchi relish, Tobanjang BBQ) 7/10 - Wagyu Strip Steak (imperial wagyu reserve striploin 14oz, cauliflower puree, broccoli rabe, black pepper demi, shiso oil) 10/10 - Unagi Foie Gras Donburi (roasted freshwater eel, hudson valley foie gras torchon, truffled tare, seasoned koshihikari rice) 10/10 - Agedashi Tofu (fried silken tofu, nameko mushroom, shiiitake porcini mushroom ankake) 9/10 - Truffle Mushroom Kamameshi (Japanese koshihikari rice with pan roasted oyster mushroom, truffled tare, shaved black truffle) 5/10 Drinks: - Green Tea Sour (Ginza no suzume shochu, matcha nigori, yuzu, greentea syrup, aquafaba) 9/10 - Shiso High (Junmai ginjo, Shochu, ume plum, lime, jasmine tea syrup, shiso oil) 9/10 - Maracuyá (Shochu, bergamot, yakult, aquafaba passion fruit) 8/10 read more

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Came in with a party of 6 on a Monday night with a 7:30PM reservation. We had a giant table in the back of the restaurant for our party, which was nice. They have a really interesting and expansive drink menu, which is great because we all love a good cocktail. I had the Tea Ceremony with Guilders green tea gin, suntory toki, matcha omoi sake, pineapple, creme de peche. This was really tasty and I would highly recommend it if you're a matcha fan. For the table, we decided to split: - Monkfish Karaage - Chawanmushi - Chicken Yaki - Tori - Miso Grilled Cabbage - Truffle Fries For my entree, I had the Hokkaido Uni Pasta. I also tried the Buta Kakuni and Unagi Foie Gras Donburi that others in my party ordered. The Miso Grilled Cabbage and Truffle Fries (surprisingly) were the two fan favorites. We ended up ordering two more of both. The chicken yakitori and the monkfish karaage, I could take it or leave it. The Uni Pasta was quite good, but I did wish there was more uni flavor. The Buta Kakuni, which came with congee, was very comforting and tender. The Unagi Donburi was smaller than I had expected, but tasty nonetheless. All in all, a solid meal. But I'm not sure I'd be rushing to come back for the food. For drinks, for sure! read more

Japanese tapas style, with happy hour 5-7pm even on a Saturday. Very happy with 6/7 items we ordered, which is rare for me to like almost everything. The only thing that was underwhelming was the chicken yakitori (lackluster on the flavors, but texture was decent) Blown away by how good the Wagyu tartare and unagi foie gras donburi are. 10/10 recommend. Also really enjoyed the chawanmushi and pork belly (the way they do this dish is unlike anything I've seen, it's with congee + mixed with soft boiled egg to use as sauce for the pork belly). Delicious! read more

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Came for a quick drink during happy hour. They had many options with original, art cocktails. It is dim so it is great for a little date night. After taking a look at the menu, I would definitely come again to have a couple bites. read more

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Really enjoyed happy hour at Class on 38th! The cocktails were very well balanced with a subtle Asian flair, and I loved that there was a thoughtful range -- from light and refreshing to more spirit-forward options. Each drink felt intentional and easy to enjoy. The small bites were good and paired nicely with the cocktails -- tasty and satisfying. Overall, a great spot for delicious cocktails and a relaxed vibe. Service was also very friendly, welcoming, and attentive. Would definitely come back again! read more

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Love, love, love Class on 38th. What an amazing meal! Perfect place to come with girlfriends. Service was great and the place felt like a cozy date spot. Everything we had was delicious. My favorite was the uni caviar toast. Don't miss it! Portions are on the smaller side but would highly recommend for a date or GNO. read more

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Food 4.0/5.0 Service 4.0/5.0 Value 3.0/5.0 Decor 2.5/5.0 Overall 4.0/5.0 Interesting spot. Very moody lighting. Service is pretty good despite not being that heavily staffed. Food was good, like tapas/izakaya style. A bit pricey for the portion sizes. read more

Exquisite Japanese fusion. Don't expect sushi, but you'll see some really beautifully presented (and super complex delicious) dishes. We had the yellowtail crudo from the small plates, the sea bass / branzino fillet from the entrees, and the mushroom rice dish from the veggies. They were out of the intriguing sounding "Japanese street corn" so we will definitely be back for that. Our three dishes were all stellar and went very well together. Service was efficient and pleasant. This will be a regular haunt on my travels to NYC. It's also a lovely space. read more

What a pleasant experience! Our server - Carmen was very friendly and provided excellent recommendations. The HH menu hasn't yet switched over to end at 7pm from 6:30pm, although Resy already had 5-7pm. Upon learning this, the restaurant was happy to honor the 7pm end time, which allowed us to try some dishes that weren't on the regular menu. The cocktail menu was very creative and everything we had was delicious (GTS, Not a Japanese Mai Tai, Snake Potion #8). The two of us ordered a bunch of small plates as the dishes were very shareable. My favorites were the chicken meatballs, street corn, monkfish karaage, and the miso cabbage (large item). The atmosphere was very posh with dim lights and modern decor. This will be my new favorite go to spot! read more

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Came here to celebrate a birthday and we were and to be seated in a private room in the back! They have a drink for everyone. I was a huge fan of the green tea sour, which had amazing flavors of yuzu and matcha. We got the Hokkaido uni pasta, agedashi tofu, salmon ikura kamameshi, toro uni caviar, and blistered shishito peppers. Everything was refreshing with unique flavors. I loved the simplicity of the agedashi tofu and smokiness of the shishito peppers. The hokkaido uni pasta was also delicious and very creamy from the uni. Our favorite was the toro uni caviar, which was served as a spread on toast. Servers were very attentive and great at providing recommendations since it was our first time dining here. read more

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I went to Class on 38th last week with a group of friends. I was curious to try this place, because this area is kind of a good restaurant desert. The space is dimly lit, nice ambiance, with a good amount of seating. It's a little narrow, but you can see into the kitchen. There is a semi-private dining room in the back, which is where we were because our group was larger. Service was very good. They have a happy hour from 5-7 PM, which is a nice bonus. I tried the following dishes: Chawanmushi (4.5/5): This was very well made. Good mix of flavors. Very tasty. Monkfish Karaage (4.5/5): Everyone liked this disk. The monkfish was well battered, savory, and not dry. It came with a spiced mayo that was nice. Truffle Chicken Dumplings (4/5): A good dumpling dish, but not my favorite dish of the night. Well made with good spice. Hokkaido Uni Pasta (5/5): Very tasty. I love uni, and this dish was rich in uni flavor. The pasta was well-cooked, and the uni flavor was able to shine through. It's a very rich dish, but super tasty. Agedashi Tofu (4/5): A very nice agedashi tofu dish. The batter was light, a little chewy, but good. Truffle Mushroom Kamameshi (5/5): Possibly my favorite dish of the night. The rice was so flavorful and rich, and the mushrooms were great. Overall, I had a great experience at Class on 38th. I would definitely return. read more

Dimly lit, spacious - a really good date night spot. Food was overall good and waiters are really friendly. Free miso soup as well which goes great with your meal! Drinks are not too strong. A bit pricy for the portion sizes. FOOD: Oysters (6/10) - The toppings on the oyster take away from the natural sweetness of the oyster. Tasted better without the topppings! Monkfish Karaage (8/10) - Really liked this one! Personally love the texture of monkfish so thought it was a great bite. Buta Kakuni (8/10) - Super fatty pork belly. Another great bite! Poached egg adds to the creaminess Fried Oyster Sando (9/10) - Star of the show!! Oysters fried to perfection and pairs well with the coleslaw and pickles inside! Order 2x of these :) Hokkaido Uni Pasta (8/10) - Pasta is cooked super well!! read more

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Really enjoyed the experience at Class on 38th to celebrate a birthday with a smaller party. The restaurant is unassuming from the outside; inside, the atmosphere is quite intimate, with dim lighting and modern decor. The staff were all very attentive and friendly, and the service was fast. Class on 38th has a wide variety of sharable tapas, but they are on the smaller side. I would recommend going with a few people so you have the option to try multiple dishes. A few highlights of the meal were: - Oolong Hi - Tea - Very refreshing, especially on a hot summer day. The mocktail had a good balance of being both not too sweet or tart. - Hokkaido Uni Pasta - Usually not the biggest fan of uni, but adding squid ink pasta and butter made this a truly an amazing combination. Definitely a highlight dish! - Salmon Ikura Kamameshi - Super flavorful and delicious, and most importantly, it retained it's moisture. This dish was really easy to share and definitely the most filling of everything our party ordered. - Chawanmushi - Looks simple, but it was done right. The egg custard was smooth and had strong umami. The snow crab complemented the texture and elevated the dish. read more

Drinks were good! Maracuya (passion fruit) was refreshing, and Ume-groni had strong enough of a plum flavor. Food was good but not amazing. The Unagi Chawanmushi was my fav - tender with strong umami flavor. King Ebi Furai was just fried jumbo shrimp, and the Unagi Foie Don was a bit tough (the eel I mean) for my taste. read more

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I really like this restaurant!!! Came with a group of 6 friends and we stayed till almost closing, they were super attentive and never rush us at all! All their food are prepared in such a beautiful thoughtful way. People say we dine with our eyes first and my eyes are definitely super impressed with how beautiful their dishes are! Everything we ate were so delicious as well but my favorites are the uni toro cavier and the botan ebi tartare. They have a really great happy hour deal before 6:30pm as well! I will def be back!!!! read more

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What a hidden gem on 38th! Came here after work on a Thursday they have a good happy hour menu. The drinks were delicious and creative. Have a very interesting Japanese twist on the classic orders. We got a few items on the menu loved the steak And tempura shrimp under main. They also have a very intimate eight people PDR at the back. If your party is under four people, this would be a very good option for after work drinks or a nice date night spot. read more

Came here to celebrate my friends 30th bday and after trying so many things I thought it was just ok? Smaller group intimate dinners are moreso recommended rather than big group since most items here are small bites so don't expect to be full They were accommodating for our party of 11 and great if you want a place where you can decorate as you please ish. It was still a good experience and at least now I know what to order and not :) Drinks: -Maracuya 4/5: loved the emphasis of passionfruit flavors -Pearry 3/5: just taste like sparkling water.. Apps: -toro uni caviar 5/5: for someone that doesn't like uni, this was abs delicious and mouth watering -monk fish karage 3.5/5: something diff but wasn't that special - tuna tataki 4/5: loved the truffle flavors here - Spanish octopus 4/5: it was good but not that special either Entrees: -Salmon rice 2/5: this was nothing special and wouldn't reco trying. The salmon was quite dry too -Eel over rice 5/5: prob my fave of the night. The eel was great - half chicken/ tori kuwayaki 2/5: could've been better. It was a bit dry Not mentioning the others from last review since they still stand read more

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Some friends and I met here for a pre-show dinner. As walk-ins on a weeknight, we waited about 10 minutes before getting seated in this exquisite and trendy Japanese restaurant. We were able to order drinks before getting seated at the bar. I had the Tea Ceremony ($21) and also tried my friends' Green Tea Sour with Suntory ($20) and Far East Sour ($21). All the drinks were delicious and love the Asian inspired ingredients. On the menu, it can be quite overwhelming with so many word; I wish they had a picture menu, but that's what we have Yelp for thankfully! Between the three of us, we ordered the Aona Gomae ($10) for veggies. This was a cold broccoli rabe neatly plated with a sesame sauce that was refreshing when you want to add some greens to your meal, though a small plate. For appetizers, we had the Chicken Yakitori ($16 for 2pcs), Octopus Yaki ($24), and Toro Uni Caviar ($40). Both the chicken and octopus were so flavorful and juicy and great starters. I also enjoyed the savory mixture of the fancy toro served on 4 mini bread toasts. This is definitely a splurge, but nice to try once. Lastly, we also shared the Uni Pasta ($34) and Unagi Foie Gras Donburi ($35). The pasta was unique made with squid ink fusilli pasta, which was a twist to the usual. The unagi was also savory and filling to round out our meal. Overall, the food was all pretty good. It is a bit of a pricey meal though with small portions. This is more of an elevated date night spot with some creative dishes. The service was also friendly and quick. read more

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Came in with a party of 5 on a Friday night with a 6:45 PM reservation to celebrate a friend's birthday. We love trying everything, so Class on 38th was perfect for us, with dishes that aren't too big, but not too small so that everyone got to try a little bit, and a good variety of options. Here is the laundry list of everything we tried: For drinks, they have lots of unique cocktails (and mocktails), and you can tell they are thoughtfully/expertly made. I had the Sakura Highball (suntory toki, ume plum cordial, fresh lemon, sakura blossom syrup, Perrier sparkling). This was light and refreshing, and was the perfect pre-meal drink. I also had the Boulevardier (mitchters bourbon, gran classico bitters, sweet vermouth, orange oils), which went well with the meat dishes we ordered. For food: -Oysters (market oysters with apple yuzu mignonette espuma, black tobiko, micro cilantro) - comes with 5 pieces (perfect for us!). Oysters were shucked well, and the caviar was a nice touch -Crudo (hokkaido scallops sashimi, market uni sea urchin, red radish, chili, shiso aguachil) - I don't usually love shiso, but I didn't mind it in this dish. You can't really go wrong with Hokkaido scallops and uni -Toro Uni Caviar (bluefin fatty tuna tartare, hokkaido uni, ikura, osetra caviar w/ hokkaido milk toast) - this might have been my favorite dish of the night. I probably could have eaten two of these on my own and not ordered anything else (though I'm glad we got to try so many other dishes) -Hamachi Nikkei (japanese yellowtail, pickled carrot, radish, red onion, cancha corn, citrus carrot coulis) - all of the veggies in this made the dish taste really fresh overall. I liked how thinly sliced the radishes came -Octopus Yaki (grilled spanish octopus, yuzu kosho pepper coulis, petite potatoes, shiso tomato) - I love grilled octopus and I really liked the 'Asian spin' this had -Kurobuta Pork Cheeks (Grilled berkshire pork jowl, shio koji cured, kimchi relish, Tobanjang BBQ) - the pork cheeks were super tender -Wagyu Tartare (50/50 japanese a5 & american wagyu, truffle duxelle, pear, foie gras, shaved truffle on milk toast) - this was a close second for my fave. I guess I'm just a huge fan of tartares in general -Miso-Grilled Cabbage (twice-cooked savoy cabbage wedge, red miso leek soubise, chili crisps, sunchoke chips, chives) - this might be the best cabbage I've ever eaten. It was so flavorful, perfectly cooked, and didn't have that farty taste that cabbage can sometimes have -Hokkaido Uni Pasta (fresh fusilli pasta, squid ink butter, uni beurre mont foam, market uni, pecorino romano) - squid ink butter and uni? Need I say more? -Wagyu Strip Steak (imperial wagyu reserve striploin 14oz, cauliflower puree, broccoli rabe, black pepper demi, shiso oil) - cooked medium rare, the saltiness of the salt balanced the cauliflower puree -Buta Kakuni (4hr braised Berkshire pork belly, shiitake mushroom okayu, onsen jidori tamago, crispy leeks) - I love me some onsen eggs. But if you have to choose one pork dish, I'd choose the pork cheeks over this -Matcha Cheesecake (?) with strawberries - I don't remember exactly what the dessert was since it wasn't on the menu, but I did like the burnt sugar that it came topped with If you have a special occasion to celebrate, I'd recommend Class on 38th. It's not cheap but the food is really good, and you won't find these dishes anywhere else. read more

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Food 8/10 Almost everything was solid. I particularly enjoyed the salmon donburi rice, it was a lot more filling than I expected, and they definitely did not skimp on the salmon. The uni toro caviar may sound gimmicky, but honestly the caviar was really smooth and obviously, as I am a huge fan of uni, I really enjoyed each bite. The ebit tartare was beautifully plated and tender as well. The yakitori was unfortunately the only piece I didn't like, as it was too salty. Atmosphere 5/10 Way too loud inside to have a conversation, wish they could just turn down the music. Very dimly lit interior, a long corridor-style restaurant. Everything appeared very sleek and modern, Service 8/10 Enjoyable service, nothing to complain about. read more

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Weekend dinner with reservation, no wait. Ambience is nice and classy. Food selection is Japanese inspired fusion. Great happy hour menu till 630 pm every day, giving the opportunity to try lots of different items. Was given an amuse bouche of miso soup. Ordered the mizuna caesar salad (great refreshing starter), fried oyster sandwich (excellent), fried monkfish (karage) with mentaiko mayo (fantastic. The sauce had just enough kick and the fish was fried perfectly), unagi chawanmushi (this was a good rendition, but the unagi was a little bit on the tougher side. Would recommend mixing it up to get the sauce distributed better before eating). The uni squid ink pasta was great. The pasta was dense but soaked up the sauce well, reminiscent of dduk bbok kii. Also, recommend mixing this dish up to spread out the uni sauce. Service was attentive and restaurant vibe was nice. Will definitely come back to try out other things. read more

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Japanese tapas? Say less. I really like the cocktails here, very creative and well balanced. My friends and I ordered quite a bit. My favorites were the uni pasta, yakitori, octopus and uni caviar toro. read more

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My best friend took me to Class on 38th for my birthday, and it was a great experience. The vibes were romantic, but not too uptight. The service was excellent and attentive - it was such a great dinner. The cocktails were well balanced, and had a nice twist to them. As for the appetizers and entrees, most of them were hits but I felt like some of them were just okay. We got the oysters and the caviar-uni on toast, which were both fresh and had great flavor. Definitely a special treat. For entrees, we got the congee with pork belly, salmon bowl, chicken, and wagyu sandwiches. I felt like these were decent, but something I could definitely make at home. Great ingredients and execution, could just have used some more pizzazz. All in all, Class on 38th is a special (albeit, expensive) treat and a great experience. read more

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Highly recommend. My sister took me and every dish was fantastic. Alex was super friendly and kind. Would make for a cute date spot and the food is so good! My favorite was the Branzino and the shishito peppers. Also loved the pork and of course the fancy uni, tuna, caviar dish. :) the drinks were delicious as well. I ordered the matcha cocktail and I've been searching for that "matcha KitKat" ever since haha read more

Chill restaurant with intimate seating in the back. Wasn't super busy when I dined in on a Tuesday. Great variety of food albeit things did add up at the end expect to spend $80-100 here, but I thoroughly enjoyed chill environment where we weren't rushed out due to incoming parties. read more

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My bestie took me here tonight for my birthday and I am pretty amazed! Staff were friendly and nice and it was a cozy ambience. We ordered the snow crab chawanmushi, yakitori, toro uni caviar (my fave!), braised pork belly, and the truffle mushroom kama (another fave!). Our drinks were pretty good too! Overall, very nice experience and will come again to try out the rest of the menu! read more

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I love this place. Came here for dinner and the staff were amazing and the food so delicious and fresh. My favorite was the Cabbage but everything I tried was good read more

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Mostly came for drinks and was impressed by the elegant ambience and creative menu options! Really loved the Morir Soñando - tasted like an elevated orange creamsicle in the best way. I do think this place is on the pricey side though read more

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Had a weekend dinner reservation for two. Overall, I think this place is worth checking out! Ambiance / Service: hard to describe the ambiance. Feels intimate, yet casual (dim lighting, light wood paneling, and lots of nicely colored tiling). Small front bar area. Mostly 2 topper tables, likely isn't good for larger groups over 5, though there looked to be a small private back room. Service was amazing. Food: family style recommended. Portions are pretty small for many of the dishes - good to share between two, but would likely need to order double for 3-4+ people. I ordered the below for two people and it was the perfect amount of food: -Tataki: comes with 4 slices. Tastes fresh. Enjoyed! The avocado sauce is key. -Karaage: comes with 3 pieces. This was good, but a bit salty. Tastes like fish and chips. -Toro Uni Caviar: comes with 4 small pieces of toast. Enjoyed, but the caviar portion is TINY. The taste reminded me of a tuna fish sandwich. -Chawanmushi: this was actually my favorite. The flavor is fairly mild, but I loved the texture. It's salty, warm, and light. It's quite small - you'd definitely need 2 if sharing between 3+ people. -Kushiyaki: comes with 3 pieces not on a skewer. Flavorful, I enjoyed. -Salmon Ikura Kamemashi: this was actually our least favorite. Though, almost every table ordered this dish. The portion size is good, easily can be shared with 4 people. However, it was seriously lacking in flavor and dry. Has a lot of potential, but definitely needs sauce. We asked for the dipping sauce that came with the karaage and that helped. read more

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Food is good, really enjoyed the Unagi Foie Gras Donburi (eel rice) and Yakitako (octopus). Knowing NYC prices are already more expensive in general, I did feel this place was especially even a bit pricier than normal. Friend and I got a drink each along with the meal and the bill after tax and tip came out to be $75 each. Ambiance was great, moody and nice for a catch-up or date night. Probably wouldn't come back though because nothing was suuuper outstanding but overall a good solid experience! read more

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Side note: The menu online is a bit different than in store as some things are seasonal I believe. For short recommendations, order the Salmon Ikura Kamameshi. If price is no issue, get the Wagyu Tartare. I went to this new Japanese spot with one of my groups a couple days ago having been to the excellent Nemesis and others in the group had been to Antidote. The door to the place doesn't have the name Class as it's only the logo so it's a bit hidden. The restaurant is larger than what you'd expect and we were sat in a backroom. The location in general seems a bit off as I think this spot would work much better in a fancier neighborhood especially with the prices here. The service was a bit slow but friendly and some of this is likely just new opening pains. To drink, I had the GTS/Green Tea Sour for $17. This had shochu, matcha nigori, yuzu green tea syrup, and aquafaba. The drink looked nice and I'm happy it wasn't too sour. The green tea flavor could have definitely been stronger but it was still tasty. In terms of food, we had a bunch of appetizers and two of the main dishes. Two of us split the Chawanmushi or steamed Jidori egg custard with Alaskan snow crab, ikura, and chives for $15. This was a reasonably priced version of this egg custard especially with the toppings. The snow crab was sweet and my only complaint maybe was that the egg needed a bit more flavor for this dish. I found it a bit light/bland but that at least allowed the other ingredients to shine a bit more. The first thing that we got was the Crudo. For $25, this has Hokkaido scallops, uni sea urchin roe, shiso and aguachile and came with three pieces. The ingredients were high quality (especially the scallop) though I'm not sure if the aguachile worked too well. There was also some pickled chilies in there which added some extra heat. Also arriving soon was the Tataki for $19 listed as torched Scottish salmon, wasabi soy, and shiso avocado puree online. However in person, it was with bluefin tuna instead. Outside of tuna being more traditional for this dish, I think it works better as the rich buttery flavor was well complemented by the puree. It also came with four thicker slices making it more worth it for the price. This was probably my second favorite appetizer though my favorite appetizer was double the price of this. If you don't mind paying premium, the best of the appetizers was the Wagyu Tartare consisting of 50/50 Japanese A5 & American Wagyu, truffle duxelles, Asian pear, foie gras, and milk toast for $38. This came with three pieces with the thickest layer being the steak with a generous dusting of truffles on top. Outside of the high price, I would recommend splitting this with two others as I think it would be a bit rich alone. There was also the Karaage with crispy monkfish, mentaiko mayo, nama shichimi, and matcha for $17. This was another play on a traditional dish which normally has fried chicken instead almost becoming a Japanese inspired fish and chips. Consisting of three meaty pieces, this dish worked well in terms of the excellent fried fish though I would say that the matcha was more of a dusting to make it look nice and the biggest issue here was that the mentaiko and shichimi (togarashi) was a bit absent so it was more of a regular mayo. Weakest of the appetizers was the Kushiyaki with Wagyu grilled steak skewers, ginger tare, and yuzu kosho for $23. The portion size was generous here with three rather big pieces but the meat was either cut a bit wrong or just a bit under as it was very chewy. That was unfortunate because the tare added some nice underlying sweetness and the yuzu kosho added some sourness with it being red as there's apparently red pepper mixed into it which is a unique idea and it worked. Best of the dishes outside of the pricey appetizer was one of our main dishes; the Salmon Ikura Kamameshi with Japanese Koshihikari rice with roasted Scottish salmon toro, salmon roe, mushroom, myoga, shiso for $26. The waiter mixed it at the table which was a fun presentation and then scooped it into smaller bowls. The salmon inside was excellent and clearly of high quality with it being very buttery with the rice being soft. The little bits of mushroom added good earthiness. I would honestly go back here again and order this and a drink as the price is reasonable and it would be quite comforting as the weather becomes colder. There was also the Buta Kakuni or braised Berkshire pork belly with shiitake mushroom okayu (rice porridge,) and onsen tamago for $25. This was pretty good also but the other main was better. The buta kakuni part/the braised pork belly is a bit more tender in other spots but I found it paired well with the rice/ramen egg. They gave us some free desserts which was a nice gesture. The lemon tart was the best of the bunch. Out of review space. A couple too many faults for the price. 4.2 or so read more

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Was really excited to try this place but it wasn't worth the price point given the very small portions. We ordered 6 dishes for 2 people, including 2 entrees, and both left hungry. While the salmon ikura rice dish was good (albeit some pockets of the dish were very rich and oily), there were some other slight misses. For example, the $27 pork belly dish only came with 3 small pieces, and they weren't even cooked that well (all 3 pieces were a little tough and dry). The monkfish in the karage tasted very rubbery and wasn't flaky at all. We did enjoy the salmon crudo with uni (but again, very tiny portion size) and the miso grilled cabbage (bonus points for being novel with the porcini sauce). As for drinks, we tried two of the white wines and didn't like either (the Bordeaux blanc and the Chablis). Unfortunately, they don't offer sake by the glass - only half bottle and bottle. I did appreciate that they had a mocktail menu. I will say the service was good - very friendly and very attentive. Sadly probably won't return. But FWIW - their sister restaurant Nemesis is quite good! read more

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Amazing dining experience!! We stayed at a hotel few blocks down and decided to make a resy. The restaurant is quite cozy and romantic. We ordered several items to share and a sake bottle. Our waiter was so kind and attentive and kept coming back to refill our sake cups after every shot we took!! Everything we other was tasty and beautifully prepared. uni toro toast - fun and tasty appetizer, very fresh Kushiyaki - a5 beef skewers, so tender and great sauce Tuna taitaki - beautiful and clean flavors ! Pork belly and congee - good dish, but just didn't pair well with what we orders (our fault) Definitely recommend you make your reservation. read more

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A++ review for this place! Chef Alex always impressing me with his latest cuisine, which I truly enjoyed during my visit into the city and a night out with a friend. Interior gave off a very chill vibe with open kitchen concept, making it entertaining to watch the chefs at work! Servers were all generous and helpful, making the restaurant that much better. We tried a bunch of their small plates (Crudo, Karaage) and signature plates (Buta Kakuni, Salmon Ikura Kamameshi) but our absolute favorite was the salmon ikura kamameshi, which had a perfect balance of mushroom and salmon aroma with buttery taste that makes your mouth drool the moment they open the lid from the pot. Their Wagyu beef did not disappoint as well! They also have a bar counter where you can also order drinks - I tried their Ume-groni and Shiso High, which were both delicious! Overall, would HIGHLY recommend this place! Will definitely be coming back again to try their other food and cocktail items :) read more

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The restaurant has good date night vibes but the food was alright, not amazing but not terrible. All the dishes were pretty small and not that appetizing. I ordered a cocktail to start. The maracuya was sweet and not too bitter. Karaage (monkfish): very unexpected that it was fish instead of chicken Yakitori: very normal chicken yakitori, nothing crazy special Chawanmushi: nice egg with lobster & ikura King ebi furai: pretty big shrimps, the best thing we tried out of everything Buta kakuni: pork belly with porridge, egg, and mushrooms We tried most of the food we were interested in and it did not prompt us to revisit. read more

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Drawn in by the promise of tapas, we dropped in without a reservation on a Monday around 6:30 p.m. and were seated immediately. The host was friendly, and our waiter was impressively knowledgeable about every item on the menu. We started with cocktails--an LBV and a house specialty--both refreshing and well-balanced. For food, we chose four small plates: pork cheeks, yakitori, broccoli rabe, and dumplings. Every dish was exceptional. The ingredients tasted fresh, the presentation was lovely, and the flavors were thoughtfully layered. I genuinely appreciated everything we tried. The ambiance is quietly refined--dim lighting, soft conversations, but not silent. A couple of nearby tables were lively with friends catching up, which added some warmth. The plates are indeed small. If you're just looking to fill up, this may not be your spot. But if you care about quality over quantity, and enjoy a well-crafted meal, it's worth every bite. I'd absolutely go back--with someone who eats for flavor, not volume. read more

Came here for their HH which is everyday until 6:30pm! We took advantage of their small plates and cocktails for $12. [Food] Fried monkfish karage (this was very good w/ the dipping sauce), oysters w/ cavier on top (fresh & clean), chicken wings, chicken meatballs (japanese sweet mayo was delish w/ this), unagi chawanmushi (egg custard was nice and hot! Good texture and flavor, sauce was on the sweeter side for my palette) - Tapas were decently sized. [Drinks] Shiso High (not too sweet and refreshing!), and the GTS (liked this one better; wasn't as sour as I had initially feared) [Service] We ordered cocktails right away, then food like 15 mins later. The food somehow came out first and quickly so we had to ask about our drinks, which came out by the time we were finished with 2 of the small plates already. Other than this, staff were very friendly and attentive. At exactly 90 mins into our reservation, we were kindly reminded that our time was up and was asked to leave. I totally understand that there are other reservations, but we were definitely being rushed out, which isn't a great feeling. [Ambiance] The restaurant is longgg; there was plenty of seating in the main dining area - we were seated in the back. Felt like we had a private VIP section in the back all to ourselves (there's 2 tables in this back private area). [Overall Rating = 4.5] I would recommend this spot for a date night or night out with friends! Food and drinks were overall delicious and it wasn't too loud (at least in the back), so friends and I were able to have a proper catch up :) read more

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Some bites were good. Some bites were a bit of a stretch. You get a sense of an idea on what the restaurant is trying to achieve but a handful of dishes really misses the mark. Was expecting more with something more creative. Still good though. Just not great. read more

We tried a bunch of small plates like Kani Salad, Chawanmushi, Hokkaido Scallop with Uni, Yakitori, and Tsukune--everything was packed with flavor! The wagyu negimaki is also must try. If you're into Japanese food, this spot is a must-try. Trust me, you won't be disappointed! Featured Kani salad Chawanmushi Hokkaido scallops , Japanese uni Wavyu negimaki Tori kuwayaki Yakitori Tsukune Pear Ry Cocktail Matcha cheesecake cream brulee Follow @spinx17 for more NYC food recs! read more

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I came here with two friends and we ordered 5 plates. The standouts for me were the Chicken Meatballs and Battered Monkfish. The sauce on these two dishes were excellent. Happy hour runs until 6:30pm which is awesome for people who stay later in the office like me + the staff is very nice. I think this place is a must try and can't wait to go back to try some of the dishes I was to full to order. read more

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