Loved the food and experience! It was not hard at all to make a reservation at the last minute for Friday night 7pm ish. We ordered tomato ohitashi, tataki, karaage, oyster yaki, and salmon ikura kamameshi to share since the server recommended around that many plates for 2 people. Holyyyyy the tomato ohitashi was AMAZING! I'm childish and hate ordering pure veggie dishes at restaurants but god damn the tomato flavor was perfect and so refreshing on a summer day, would 100% order again. That and the tataki were my 2 favorites. We got karaage and oyster taki bc we love monkfish but those I thought were not as memorable. Salmon ikura kamameshi was super delicious though and decently filling. Overall, expect to spend some $$$ here but I think the food is worth it! read more

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Made a reservation to check this place during NYC trip. This place is likeJapanese tapas place where you order small plates to share with others. I was particularly impressed by their seafood and poultry offerings. The scallop dish was the highlight, perfectly seared and succulent. The shrimp were flavorful and well-seasoned, though a tad overcooked. The chicken entrée, while delicious and tender, could have used a bolder seasoning to truly stand out. Service was prompt and courteous, adding to the overall pleasant experience. Although there's a bit of room for improvement in the consistency of the dishes, Class 38th remains a solid choice for those seeking a variety of seafood and chicken options. Definitely worth a visit for anyone in the area! read more

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Food&ambiance&service is all 5 stars here. You must get the prawns. Ive never had such plump juicy prawns like that and it was perfectly fried paired with some kind of yummy white sauce. The salmon roe rice was also really good. We had these two two share w me and my fiance. If they had added on more prawn to share... (its currently 3).. it would have been perfect For apps got the scallops, crab salad, and the chicken skewers. I would get all of the this again and I havent been this impressed by the food in nyc in awhile! Also I think this place is relatively new? It was pretty empty on a Friday night and would recommend you come asap. Its a perfect date night spot! read more

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Perfect for date night! The food is so good here! Everything was delicious so just get it all! They only make 5 wagyu sando a day so def get that read more

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Enjoyed a wonderful evening starting with a very generous happy hour. From the service to the food and the drinks, I have nothing but good things, great things to say. Everything was wonderful. Especially enjoyed the yakitori with sensational seasoning and the scallop and uni crudo (ate it before we could snap a photo so you'll just have to trust me). Everything was super fresh, seasonings carefully applied and all delivered with fresh creativity that was delicious and appealing. Not to be left out, service was perfect and the cocktail selection, wine list and wines by the glass were just perfect. Thank you Class on 38th for a lovely evening. We shall be back. read more

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We went here after work for a quick drink during happy hour and ended up eating a full dinner because the small bites we ordered were so good! everything was plated in a pleasant way, server explained each dish instead of food runners dropping your food. water was filled promptly and music and dimmed light also created a nice and cozy mood. will be back for dinner and drinks again! price was a bit higher side for the small portions but worth spending $80-100 per person including tip and tax read more

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AMAZING EXPERIENCE! I brought some colleagues here for dinner and had the opportunity to meet Chef Alex. We just told him to do his thing and bring out whatever he recommends - UNREAL. It was so good I came back the next day for lunch. read more

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Came here on a Tuesday night and it was fairly busy. The restaurant is quite small so it did fill up pretty fast. There's also a small private dining section in the back area as well. Ordered a lot - Toro uni caviar: yum Scallop crudo: yum, very refreshing flavors. esp with the jalapeno A5 waygu sando: they make only 5 a night and we thought it was wayyy too salty. it would be much better without the extra truffle mushroom sauce. think a katsu sauce would be more fitting than the truffle overload Miso cabbage: a little salty but expected. very good Chicken thigh yakitori: juicy and good King ebi: Delish and really liked the wasabi tartar. wish the heads were juicy though. Chawanmushi: very good and only salty on the top Overall, interesting menu but sometimes were just a bit too salty. Didn't try any of their cocktails so can't speak for that. Food came out relatively fast which was nice as well. Ambiance is quant and vibey for a small space. I wish they still served their uni pasta. There was a pic online but they said they no longer served it. Hope they perfect their receipe and add it back on for the future. Menu reminded me a lot of the old Saka Mai. read more

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I had lunch with my colleagues here and the food was excellent. Great place to hang out with your friends and colleagues for lunch and dinner. read more

Came here on a Friday night for dinner and was seated immediately. The ambience is OK, I found the music to be too loud and did not fit with the overall vibe of the restaurant. We ordered a bunch of plates to share and while most sounded great on the menu, the food ended up being a bit disappointing. Overall, the portions were way too small for the prices charged. Crudo- 3/5 three small slivers of scallop. Flavors were ok but nothing special Oyster yaki - 2/5 I did not enjoy this at all. There was an extremely unpleasant smell to it and the sauce had no taste to it. I would pass on this Kani-age - 3/5 soft shell crab was fine but it was just two small piece. Not worth the price at all Kani salad - 4/5 nice and refreshing and overall good but also not worth the price Foie gras and eel donburi- 2/5 nothing special and only one piece of eel with a sliver of foie gras. Tasted like something you can get at a local takeout place Uni pasta - 4/5 I enjoyed the pasta but there was no uni taste at all. But still the flavors were good, just didn't find it to be what was stated on the menu Tomato ohashi - 5/5 this was very interesting and unique and a great palate cleanser. Really enjoyed this small bite Matcha cheesecake -4/5 very tasty and creamy King ebi - 4/5 this was good, 3 large shrimps cooked perfectly. Tartar sauce was interesting Overall, I was not impressed with this place. Nothing was really a stand out for me and dishes were too overpriced for what it was worth. read more

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Chef Alex changes the game with his menu using traditional Japanese Omakase-like ingredients while, incorporating different styles of sauces and cooking method. His staff is knowledgeable in delivering each and every item describing down to the bone details on where and how it's made. Beautiful open kitchen venue with a dim/urban-groovy touch to it. It've been an enlightening experience until next time the school bell rings! read more

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What a great spot. Cool vibe, with a non-traditional take on Asian food. Every dish we ordered was very good to excellent. Chef Alex came by after service and shared his vision for the future: adding a cocktail program (they currently serve beer/wine), later hours, and a focused menu of small dishes. Standouts include: Octopus Salad Charred cabbage Pork Belly Definitely look forward to trying more things from this talented team. Thank you chef! read more

Love the vibe and awesome services! Freshest scollop uni crudo ever! Amazing lemon tart if I named it correctly lol Must try their oyster with ikura! read more

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Delightful staff, delicious food. Just a lovely dinner. And the cocktails are wonderful

A Gem under our nose! I work nearby and pass this restaurant all the time and didn't realize there was this fun, modern, innovative, Japanese brasserie until I tried it last night. My taste buds are worshipping the culinary gods again with the uni/unagi rice bowl, the fried oyster and pickle tea sandwich. My mocktail of yuzu and matcha was a sheer delight! I'm coming again and again. read more

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Came back for another round of drinks and sad to say I was super disappointed. I was sure I found the best espresso martini to date but the bartender was different and the drink also tasted different. Not only the espresso martini but the shiso high tasted more like seltzer water. Disappointed that the drink quality is inconsistent and would be hesitant to come back solely for drinks :( read more

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Small dishes yet full of flavors at this cozy restaurant with the high ceiling. Waiting staffs to the chef/manager were all trying to make it a best dining experience for us. Nice addition to midtown eatery scene. read more

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Pretty hip ambiance. Clean and new. There is a small drink menu with a few cocktails and beers etc. Limited sake list and options. Interesting izakaya menu with a twist here and there. The small plates are very small. Highlight is the monk fish karaage. The larger plates are much better. Overall, the menu is for drinking, but the ambiance is for dining. The disconnect makes it neither a fine dining establishment nor a good old comforting izakaya. read more

highly recommend! our favorites were 1) miso grilled cabbage - know it doesn't sound the most exciting but very good! 2) salmon ikura rice 3) steak skewers 4) karage overall really good quality and awesome service - would come back! the drinks were really good as well - i got maracuya and it wasn't too sweet nor strong. very well done :) read more

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A good Asian fusion ! Good Gai Lan veggie dish. Great prawn app, great toast app w uni. Service is attentive Ambiance is quite nice read more

Service was good. Most of the food wasn't bad was disappointing because of how excited I was to try. -The aguachile in the crudo was not good. It ruined the dish for me. -Tuna tataki was great. -Monkish karaage was good. I don't mind four pieces but it should be bigger. -Botan ebi dish was disappointing, the kosho was too much citrus and like the aguachile it ruined the dish. The rice on the bottom didn't taste bad or good either. -The toro uni caviar was ok but way too much ikura. We found ourselves digging through it, trying to get a note with no ikura on it. Uni was good but was expecting to love the toro caviar and didn't. -The kakuni was the best dish out of everything we tried. Perfectly cooked pork belly. Would've eaten two orders if I could've. read more

It's very hard not to order everything on the menu. Absolutely amazing. I'm incredibly surprised we were able to get in here the day of. Part of me wants to tell you not to come here so I can get in when I am in town. No joke. I only come to NYC once every few months and I hope I can get in next time. Will return...again and again. - Alex, thank you for spending time with us too. Really appreciated your story and passion for this. Definitely a selling point to come back! read more

Whoa, Class delivers. Not sure if it's French inspired Japanese or Japanese inspired French, with some Mexican influences wandering around, but what a great meal. Room is small and cozy with jewel-tone tile throughout, a, small bar in front, peek-in kitchen, elegant bathroom, small, close tables. The restaurant appears casual at first,, but the small scale works for an unpretentious yet approachable vibe. And even the menu is a little deceptive, with conventional Japanese names for very inventive fusion cuisine. Table next to me raved about the pork belly, that glistened the dark miso gllaze and finished with sprigs of micro greens - the plate looked beautiful. I started with the agadashi tofu - a staple of Japanese menus at every level. But this one was definitely elevated, an ample chunk of lightly fried silken tofu in a dark mushroom reduction, closer to a French sauce than a Japanese finish. Second course was yellowtail collar, crusted with an ultra crunchy charred chicken Chicharron crust,, and dusted with micro cilantro. Definitely a twist, with a thick char on top of and otherwise delicate and unusual cut of fish. I'd order it again, but I wish it had a little citrus or vinegar to offset the deep smoky flavors. The star was the chicken breast though, full on French, a perfectly butchered breast, seared crunchy, over a creamy cauliflower purée and paired with a broiled broccoli rabe, also in a reduction. Light on unnecessary salt and fat. The parts sound really simple, but the final dish was absolutely delicious. For food of this thoughtfulness, the price point is low, but with an appetizer, an entrée and a side, you won't be able to get out for less than $80 per person. The whole thing was a surprise, and I'm hoping Class on 38 finds its audience and continues to impress. Thanks to the entire staff for a lovely evening. read more

I loved my experience here!!! The food is to die for and the drinks are so delicious and I can not forget the outstanding service I received!! I can't wait to be back and work my way down the menu! read more

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Super cute spot conveniently in Midtown! This is a great place for a first date or group drinks -- they have a creative cocktail menu and a tapas-style menu that is good for sharing. Servers are very attentive. Definitely will be back for group drinks to try out their extensive menu! read more

Excellent food! Excellent service and environment! Came tonight with my girlfriends and we all enjoyed! Thanks Chef Alex for this wonderful dinning experience! read more

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Class has an intimate atmosphere and it's met by wonderful service. Went with a group of 5 and ordered about everything on the menu. Each bite was delicious and some had the wow factor. Stars are the wagyu tartar on an in house milk bread, scallops topped with uni, karaage using monk fish, and tiger prawns. Cocktails also were well done even while waiting for the liquor license. They were inventive with sake and soju as the base. They mentioned they change the menu frequently based on in season ingredients, so definitely worth another trip! read more

A great new restaurant providing a modern take at some staples. Comfortable dining and great food. Will be bringing my family here soon!

Unreal spot. Extraordinary dishes and staff was amazing. Highly recommend all the dishes in my photos. Will definitely be back! read more

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Delightful food, fun cocktails, and attentive service. Get the monkfish karaage if it's in season! The food is creative; highlights include the shiso in the coleslaw under the prawns. read more

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Service is very nice! I like the restaurant vibe and food quality is good. Recommend for friends and couples. read more

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Nice fusion cuisine, friendly service, cosy and chill place. Ideal for friends outing. read more

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What a cool ambience. I went with a few co workers at 530 pm and we loved how cozy and chic it is. We first started off with half bottles of Rombauer chard to pair with our wild tiger prawns, steamed jidori egg custard and crispy monkfish which were all so flavorful. We then ordered a few waygu dishes and Salmon Ikura to pair with the Rombauer Cabernet, which paired wonderfully. The service was so warm and friendly. We will be sure to come back and explore their awesome wine list and pair it with more of their unique dishes. read more

Wonderful place and atmosphere! I loved the oyster and wagyu tartare. Everything had been good.

Good food, good service. Dishes are very creative. Taste are very good. Will come back for other dishes for 2nd time.

Great drinks and food! We had the oysters scallop shrimp vegetables and chicken skewer

Delightful new restaurant in midtown--would definitely recommend the karaage and crudo. A very good spot for sharing plates!