Amazing food and ambience amazing and customer service to not attend. Would go here second time and…read morethe food is amazing and the passionfruit drink as well.

On a recent cold and frigid night. My wife and I had a hankering for sushi and sashimi. We were in…read morethe area and based on their stellar reviews were decided to try out Yoi Sushi Japanese. We are very familiar with the area and must have walked passed this neatly tucked away gem without ever noticing it. Our son had mentioned that he and his friends have been going to a sushi place near Asian Jewel, our former dim sum go to place. When we sat down to order, my wife and I were quite impressed by how clean and cozy the restaurant was. Kind of on the small side with a few tables on the ground floor level. The menu offered cooked food as well as fresh sushi. We decided to start with the sushi & sashimi combo. They also offered a sushi or sashimi a la carte menu where you can choose to order by the piece. I believe that if you choose one of their standard menu sushi or sashimi orders and pay with cash, the a la carte price per piece of sushi / sashimi is only $1.35 / piece! Well we were famished and in addition to the sushi & sashimi plate we ordered two rounds of sushi & sashimi a la carte. Their salmon and yellow tail was so fresh and so scrumptious as was the sweet shrimp. The tuna was also very yummy and did not disappoint! When all was said and done we were quite happy with our experience with Yoi Sushi Japanese. I highly recommend Yoi if you're anywhere near Tangram Mall or Asian Jewel and have a hankering for yummy sushi. They also offer cooked food as well as ramen bowls.

Love love love Iki for lunch! It's a peaceful beautiful restaurant in what can be a pretty hectic…read moredowntown area. I find the aesthetic and ambiance to be soothing. Most importantly is their food especially the chirashi/sushi bento boxes which comes with salad, egg custard, miso soup and small pickled sides. It's pretty filling. I always manage to finish everything but my mom who eats like a bird always has extra to bring home. Service is pretty good at restaurant.

Best for mostly cooked Japanese dishes, as per my review below…read more.. Food ***** Service ***** Ambiance **** Bang-for-buck ***** *note my comments in my pics

The food was excellent, the staff was excellent, and even the little mini food side quests were…read moreexcellent. The ambiance was adorable and made the whole experience even better. Special shoutout to our waiter -- we absolutely loved him! He made the visit feel extra welcoming and fun. 100% worth having the Chubby membership if you come here or to any Chubby restaurant Coming back soon!

Overall 4/5: I think this place is worth trying, especially since it offers unique items not…read moretypically found at other hot pot spots. The hot pot itself I think was average but the real standout for me was the appetizers. Seating in a booth tucked away in a corner on the first floor was a bit awkward to navigate. The sauce station downstairs was not well maintained and several items were out of stock, but that may have been because it was around 9PM. Second floor seating and sauce station are better. Food 4.5/5: Main complaint is that their menu is really confusing, despite this being my second visit. There are 4 pricing tiers. Everyone in a party has to choose the same one, so it can get pricey fast. Higher tiers include seafood and more premium wagyu cuts. You still get unlimited wagyu in the lowest tier but seafood is not included. I think this setup is fine because premium seafood items like lobster and crab tend to clutter the pot and are difficult to deshell while hot but also taste worse after cooled. Although the premium wagyu cuts do taste richer and "melt in your mouth," most of the fat is renders into the broth. Therefore, I don't think hot pot is the best way to enjoy wagyu, so the higher tiers didn't feel worth the price. The best part of the meal was definitely the appetizers and specialty dishes. The wagyu bone marrow was amazing and a must-try but only available to the second tier or up. Ambiance 3.5/5: I think being tucked away in a corner booth made the experience less enjoyable. The table was small for a party of 6, so we constantly had to rearrange dishes whenever new food arrived. It was inconvenient that everyone had to get up whenever I needed to refill my drink or sauce. Service 4/5: The first floor sauce station wasn't restocked throughout our stay so options were limited. Otherwise no real complaints regarding service to our table.

We met up with another couple to try this Japanese Izakaya style restaurant and honestly didn't go…read morein with high expectations--especially since we've all traveled to Japan and experienced the real thing. But this place completely knocked it out of the park. It far exceeded everything we anticipated. We were seated in a private booth, which made the experience feel even more authentic and intimate. Every dish that came out was absolutely delicious, thoughtfully prepared, and beautifully presented. They even provided a bell to press for service, and each time, the server appeared almost instantly with a warm smile. It's clear the owner and management truly know how to create and run a successful business--from the attention to detail to the seamless service and overall experience. For a moment, it truly felt like we had been transported back to Japan. An unforgettable dining experience.

When you walk into Izakaya Nana it's like walking into the alleyways of Japan. The booths were also…read morewell decorated too (there was one with one piece images on the wall), disappointingly though the one I was in had very dark lighting so my dad had to use his phone flashlight to see the menu. For our food we ordered the hako sushi, tornado omelette fried rice, trio tuna sushi roll, yakitori platter (ordered chicken gizzard and gyu harami on the side) and the A5 Wagyu cooked on the stone grill. I recommend getting the yakitori platter as it's a nice sampler but my husband especially enjoyed the chicken gizzard. My dad never had wagyu before so he especially loved the wagyu but I do think it's expensive for the amount they give you, I can see why it's pricier but just know before you order it's like $45 for 2.5 oz or in our case about 5 thin slices of wagyu. My brother said the tornado omelette was tasty and filling and he enjoyed it. The trio tuna sushi roll was very fresh. As for the service, I think everyone was pleasant but the vibes were a little off, it seems like they were just very exhausted. This doesn't affect the quality of the food or the experience but it was just something I noticed. They were still very attentive and provided great service. The reason for the one star off is because I do wish the Hako sushi had a bit more flavor, I saw so many different ingredients and fish but none of the flavors were impactful, it was rather one dimensional which was disappointing because it was presented so beautifully. Overall, I recommend giving Izakaya nana a try and I would definitely go again to try other things.

Great Japanese BBQ for $60 pp for all you can eat is a great deal!…read moreHigh quality meat. They were busy but attentive. Located in Tangram Mall. Would come back. :]

Going here as a non Asian who's unable to read the menus original text makes it really difficult to…read moreunderstand what your ordering. The menu should be revised so customers who can't read Japanese know exactly what they're ordering. For the 180 dollars I spent this was an extremely disappointing experience. A majority of the food received did not look like the photos on the menu. The meat was low quality and seemed cheap. The portions were tiny and you have to keep ordering multiple of the same things. Unlike Korean bbq or Chinese bbq when you're ordering the portions given are just sample size. 3 to 4 small cut portions of meat. The chicken wings served look nothing like the photos and are honestly really bad. When checking out my bill had an extra drink on it that I never ordered and it took 15 mins to be corrected. It felt like they thought I was lying and needed to review video or something because I had 3 other waiters come talk to me while I waited for a resolution. The best part of the experience was the marshmallows we got at the end and the free fruit provided but I wouldn't recommend this spot to anyone nor would I want to come back in the future If these are the standards the restaurant goes by

Kakurega $168pp. On the higher end for Omakase in Flushing…read more The service was great, they provided a free Yuzu sake for the birthday occasion. The chef was not very interactive for the experience and the overall set did not stand out from the other omakase restaurants to justify the price. However, if you like uni, they use a generous amount of hokkaido uni in their set. I really like their one-shot in a cup Uni/Grape combo.

I can said this is the best sushi restaurant in Flushing,the fish is so fresh,even the seaweed you…read morecan tell it so good.chef is kind quiet,but doing the great job.Service is excellent,feel so welcome and comfortable to dining. Definitely come back with

When shopping in the area this has become our go to stop…read more Drinks we love the Thai iced tea & usually stick with this, so good. Aside from the ramen we have tried Crispy fried chicken burger, very good great taste to the chicken, the Teriyaki rice burger is good the meat has great flavor got it with the Purple sweet potato fries, they are delicious. The Ika Geso karage & Deep fried Gyoza dumplings are good, very fried which is not great but they are tasty. They have added wings to the Menu gave them a try so tasty, good sauce a nice sweet chili. On the desert the Matcha crepe cake is so good, light in taste & not very sweet. Ramen we tend to stick w Tokyo Tonkotsu & Sapporo miso, very good & usually hits the spot nicely. I decided to up the stars since service is quick, laid back vibe, decent prices & so far never had a bad meal here it's worth the try, we will continue to visit from time to time.

I like this spot.... I like it where I had to come more than…read moreonce to try the rest of the menu. I'll be back soon to try other bowls of ramen.... Come in and try it for yourself....

I recently came across Genki Sushi, tucked in the back left corner of the New York Food court. They…read morehave a "pick your own" and pay by weight $14.99/lb option for sushi, along with a standard menu a roll combos. They have an array of sushi options in the front where you take a box and tongs, and make your own selections! The pieces are pretty big, around 2-3 bites, and well-constructed. Unfortunately, by 6:30pm there wasn't much of a selection left, so I got 4 pieces for $7.20. The sushi was temperature controlled and placed in a case to prevent flies from getting in. Tasted pretty good.

Overall: 3.5 stars out of 5 stars…read more Genki Sushi 元氣壽司 is a relatively new food stall in New York Food Court that primarily serves sushi rolls and a minor selection of sashimi. One may mix and match sushi rolls from the food stall's refrigerated display case at $13.99 per pound, or order the same sushi rolls made fresh for $15 per roll. The ingredients of each roll in the display case is labeled in English and Chinese. We visited a few times and have had the Manhattan roll and a small assortment of other rolls by the pound. The sushi pieces are well-constructed -- attractive, of a good size and tightly packed; however food-coloring seems to be used in at least one of the rolls. I prefer getting take-out to dining in at New York Food Court; the food court has a strong odor that reminds me of a workplace restroom. Mobile phone signal can be a little spotty inside New York Food Court; plan ahead accordingly. Cash only.

Came back on a Mother's Day and it was packed! Serves and front desk were super nice as I…read moreunfortunately had to push my reservation time twice but luckily they were able to accommodate. They send you a text message reminder and you also have a15 minute grace period. Place is clean, just that the floor is a bit slippery. Since the place was packed there wasn't anywhere to put our bags so it did feel a bit crammed. Wished they got hooks at the bottom of the table. Food was goooooood. Ofc got a good variety of food from hot food to sushi and sweets. Hot food: -fried shu mai was nice and hot with a very thin wrapper so got that nice brittle crunch -sirloin was juicy -fried oyster was also really decent -eggplant tempura crunchy outside and nice and soft in the inside. Perfect texture since sometimes the eggplant is not soft enough imo Sushi: Their sashimi slices seem to got thinner but that's fine cuz we can order more. Yellowtail, salmon, and white tuna was supppper delish. White tuna will be my go to here now. The sushi rolls and nigiri were good too. Love the rice to fish ratio here since other ayce spams rice. Dessert: Jasmine milk pudding- this was more like Jasmine milk tea with pudding topping, but the tea was actually really floral. We all liked it. Every server was super nice and food came out not too late considering how packed they were. Again, really appreciate them being able to accommodate our change in reservation even though they were packed.

Food: 5/5 This probably the best AYCE sushi restaurant in…read moreQueens. All the fish was very fresh. The sashimi was perfect. The sushi rolls actually tasted good and didn't have excessive rice like some other AYCE places to fill you up. I don't usually care much for noodles at sushi restaurants, but their udon was surprisingly very tasty. Service: 5/5 Most sushi restaurants have maybe 2 guys behind the sushi counter preparing sushi. Akino had like 6-7 guys back there. We ordered on the ipad and a few minutes later the food comes out. The service was really fast and the waiters were very friendly and helpful. Ambiance: 5/5 The ambiance is modern and energetic with a lively dining room that fits the fast-paced AYCE experience. The restaurant is clean, well-lit, and comfortable for both small groups and larger gatherings. It can get busy and loud during peak hours, but the upbeat atmosphere adds to the fun.

Was exploring the mall and happened across this place. It was my mom's birthday, and she's a…read morelifelong cat lover, so asked if we could get in, and we could, so 20 bucks for a 40 minute session per person. The employees were really sweet and clearly cared a lot about the cats, explained everything to us, and they seem to make a real effort to keep the cats from undue stress. Don't grab them, don't yell or jump around, take your shoes off, etc. First time in a cat cafe and it was a really cool experience. My mom naturally immediately gravitated towards the spicy ones with a red collar while I found that just by sitting still, when time was called, a reticent gray cat had curled deeply into my lap. The money goes to support the cats (and the space and employees of course), and the cats are adoptable. Very positive experience, and one I'll do again if I'm in Tangram.

Cats that you can play with or adopt! Will have to stop in next time - they have you remove your…read moreshoes. It was $20 for 40min. Reserve times, otherwise if it's busy you won't be able to get in to not overwhelm the cats. Located on the first floor of the mall close to the College Boulevard entry.