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    3.0 (104 reviews)
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    Sushi burrito
    Mike V.

    First time ever trying a sushi burrito in Times Square, I was told to check this place up by some locals and it definitely did not disappoint. I came back to New York and instantly made time to go back again, definitely I must have when visiting New York for a sushi burrito

    Matcha green tea (slightly sweet and not very strong)
    Janet J.

    I was really excited to try a sushi burrito, but frankly after the experience here I don't think I care to try again in the future. First off, while I understand that nearly every vendor in this UrbanSpace location is absurdly marked up for the location/marketing to the working professionals in the area, this burrito was so not worth $15 (for the spicy tuna one, with an extra $2 for the wasabi guac that threw this to $17). I don't think I'd even pay $5 for it, because what I got was a soggy, oversalted mess of rice, veggies, soggy seaweed, and a couple chunks of tuna. To be fair I did get this at the end of the day, but ultimately I don't think that's any excuse for what felt like just a very poor job in putting together a fairly simple dish. The lady who did it obviously went ham on the soy sauce or whatever they use inside the burrito, which effectively ruined the whole thing. But even if it wasn't an oversalted and wet mess, I don't think the amount or quality of food you get is worth the $15 you'll have to part with (and I couldn't even taste the wasabi guac, so definitely pass on that). I also tried the matcha iced tea, which was too sugary and light on the matcha (basically did nothing to wake me up and only had a slight matcha taste). I did like the matcha popcorn bag that I bought, but I'm sure you could buy that elsewhere for less. Overall, give this place a hard pass, certainly for the burrito.

    Japanese meets Mexican - looks better than it taste.
    Rosanne Y.

    I really love sushi and I love Mexican but for some reason; it best to keep separate. Some flavor mix better than others. It was worth the try and maybe you would like it better. Def not my favorite though.

    The veggies were brown. GROSS AS HELL.
    Elena J.

    EW WHOEVER GIVES THIS PLACE OVER 1 STAR NEEDS TO TRY A SUSHI BURRITO DONE RIGHT. I ordered a "flaming salmon" roll today and was truly shocked when they handed it to me right away once i paid. IT'S NOT MADE FRESH. FRIDGED RAW FISH that's already smothered with sauced... EWWWW so gross!1!!!!!! I'll attach a photo of the veggie inside the roll. SO unappetizing. NASTY as hell. Don't support them pls.

    Chicken Sushi Burrito
    Prachi M.

    Sushi is definitely not my thing and when I heard about sushi burritos, I was apprehensive to try them. Hai Street has a great menu where they don't just have your typical sushi dishes. They have other options too that don't include raw fish. I got the Chicken Sushi Burrito and loved it. The wrap is seaweed and I got brown rice inside. It has a tangy sauce and the chicken inside is fried. It is huge and very filling. It may seem overpriced for a burrito but, it made for 2 meals because it's so big and filling. This specific one I went to is in Urbanspace. The line was not long and the staff was very nice and quick. I got my burrito in less than 10 minutes.

    Al S.

    I'm not sure why the mixed reviews , but when you put 2 of my favorite things together with Sushi and a burrito , it's a big win, All the ingredients are very fresh and the service is very quick , it was full of flavor , easy to eat and I would defiantly go back for more.

    Yang X.

    Value: 4/10 Experience: 6/10 Taste: 4/10 Overly hyped location without the taste to back it up. Honestly would have rather eaten the sushi cut up normally or a regular burrito. Value: I got the spicy tuna burrito with avocado for $17, way too expensive! The burrito was averaged sized and will fill you up since there is a lot of rice. They don't even close the ends so it's literally just a thick uncut sushi. It also cost $3 to add avocado... Experience: Servers were friendly and I got the food quickly. It's inside urban space so there's no designated area for Hai Street. Taste: The burrito was bland and lacked the balance of flavor regular sushi has. I couldn't really taste the tuna because it was covered by the picked radishes and massive dose of wasabi. I had to stop eating at times because I was just getting mouthfuls of wasabi...definitely needs to be more spread out...Because the burrito wasn't folded tightly or closed on the sides it also fell apart as I was eating it. I was super excited to try this place but honestly left extremely disappointed.

    Jessica P.

    It's located inside urbanspace Vanderbilt. They have 4 options for the sushi burritos; spicy tuna, spicy salmon, shrimp tempura, or chicken katsu. I opted for the spicy salmon. It wasn't spicy and I wish there was more flavor from the fish as well. All you could really taste was the veggies. I'm glad there wasn't a lot of rice in it. I expected a lot more.

    Spicy salmon poke bowl.
    Elaine H.

    Hmm how should I phrase this? I was really into the concept of sushi-burrito after reading it on various sources, and Hai Street, according to them, is one of those better ones. Not really in the mood of wraps, I opted for Poke bowl, another favorite of mine. Unfortunately, they ran out of Ahi tuna by the time I got there (around 9pm) so I went with the spicy tuna instead. Things I loved: salmon was marinated well and the light garlic flavor made it even tastier. Things I dislike: rice was as hard as a piece of rock! I must say I have been to much better Pokebowl places and Hai Street is just mediocre. I would not return.

    Tuna burrito. Don't get this.
    ChingWa C.

    This two star rating is solely for their tuna sushi burrito. I've been craving for a sushi burrito for a while, but Pokeworks is a little too far for me to get there during lunch time. This past Friday, I gave in to this place for lunch because UrbanSpace is a lot closer to my work. I very much regretted leaving my coworkers' planned lunch place to come here. Ordered a Tuna Sushi Burrito, and after I opened it, the "tuna" looked like apple sauce but in spicy tuna color. Because of how liquidity the tuna was, the amount of vegetables complete overshadowed the "tuna". I am quoting the word because I honestly don't even know what it was. The resulted burrito is more of a crunchy veggie burrito with apple-sauce-textured tuna wrapped in soggy seaweed. Not to mention that the burrito was $13. NOT HAPPY WITH THIS PURCHASE. This is day two since consuming that burrito, and I am still so upset about it.

    Salmon
    Tiffany M.

    I ordered the sushi burrito here with salmon and brown rice after seeing all the craze online. It may look pretty but I was quite disappointed with the taste. It was quite tasteless and nothing too special about it. I would skip this next time.

    Shibi M.

    Pretty. Healthy. And actually rather filling. Got the tuna one. It was good. Not that spicy. Good balance of ingredients. The rice was pretty average. After watching that Netflix special, Hiro Dreams of Sushi, I'm paying closer attention to rice now. Cuz you know, because I've watched one documentary, I'm obviousslly a sushi expert. Obvi haha.

    ~ turnip the beat ~ veggie option
    Sara B.

    so so good, right by my office which is super convenient. i wish there was more of a "create your own" option but the veggie option they have available is great so i don't even mind. ingredients are super fresh, and the service is super quick.

    Flamin Tuna Sushi Burrito without the beets and matcha green tea in the back

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    Nothing like your SF Sushirrito (ugh I miss it) but a reasonable substitute. Pricing should be expected from this location, honestly.

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    Tensai - ebi niku udon ($18)

    Tensai

    4.3(56 reviews)
    0.4 miMidtown East

    This is an adorable, cute and cozy little udon shop. Not good for a large group. Some of the best…read moreudon I have had outside of Japan. I highly recommend and cannot wait to visit again.

    I had stopped by this little hole in the wall a handful of times before stopping in several months…read moreago during a cold winter day. The place was pretty quiet, and the staff was friendly. To drink, I had a Hot Organic Super Matcha Tea for 4.95. It was alright tea, and I wish teas were included in the price point, as otherwise, this place feels pretty traditional. In terms of food, I only ordered from the seasonal menu, so I'm not sure how the rest of the dishes are, but from what I had, I would go back for a light traditional meal. My appetizer was the Dashimaki Tamago/だし巻まき卵たま, or sweet savory omelet with daikon for $6.98. This came with three pieces along with a little dollop of grated radish. The pieces had a light sweetness to them along with a bit of savoriness. They were juicy and a bit bouncy while maintaining some softness. This was standard and good. My main dish was the $19.98 Beef Tan Tan Udon, or ground sirloin beef, spicy broth, baby bok choy, kikurage mushroom, scallions, and sesame seeds. While I have preferred udon from spots like Raku, the udon had a mild chew to it, and they were still good. The broth had a mix of sweetness and spiciness with a nice depth of flavor. The vegetables inside tasted fresh, and the meat added some richness. This was good as well. I wouldn't recommend going out of your way to go here, but the food was good. If you're in the area and looking for no frills Japanese dining in a more comfortable atmosphere at pretty decent Midtown East prices, I would recommend this place.

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    Katsu-Hama

    4.0(1.8k reviews)
    0.2 miMidtown East
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    I am a sucker for delicious Katsu and you'll struggle to find better than Katsu-Hama. Katsu-Hama…read morehas a quaint, Japanese vibe in a small but comfortable dining area. It's not especially big, so you may have a bit of a wait if you frequent right at lunch or in the evening but whatever amount of time you have to wait it will be well worth it. Service is top tier but you come for the food. They have a varied menu with a lot of options so if you're bringing a buddy that isn't up for Katsu, they'll have plenty to choose from. The Katsu is the star and I think what sets this place apart is that they offer Berkshire pork katsu as an option. Arguably some of the best pork, it's great to have the option if you're looking to heighten the experience. I love their pork katsu and go nuts over the chicken katsu curry. It's super crispy, slightly greasy but never off-putting. And it's served with the most delicate and delicious cabbage slaw. I could eat a mountain of this it's so good. Highly recommended.

    This place is a bit hard to spot, but it's on the same side of the street as the sorta famous (50…read moreyears +) Phil's Stationery. Katsu-Hama is about two doors to the Left of Phil's, and has minimal, very discreet signage. I got some tonkatsu...I forget the exact type, but it was essentially the most fatty of the tonkatsu offered. It came with cabbage (with a sesame ginger type dressing), daikon radish (with some type of sauce on top), and the standard sauce for the tonkatsu, along with some crushed sesame seed and hot mustard. I'd have to say...the tonkatsu was quite good....not quite as sublime as my favorite tonkatsu place in Tokyo...but still, very, very good. The dish also came with a bowl of miso soup (good, and not overly salty) and a bowl of white rice, which I considered the most disappointing part of the meal. The rice seemed a bit dried out...not moist.... All in all, an excellent meal. I'd definitely come back.

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    Izakaya MEW - Salmon Carpaccio

    Izakaya MEW

    4.3(3.3k reviews)
    0.6 miMidtown West
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    Honestly, I really enjoyed my time at Izakaya Mew. I love the underground vibe because it gives it…read morethat cozy dim vibe. The servers were pretty attentive and funny, they'd check on us regularly, somehow managing to convince us to get even more items based on what we liked. As a big fan of seafood, I really enjoyed the Scallop Uni Butter Scallop and the Shishamo Fritters. A lot of the items didn't feel heavy which is always a plus with Izakayas, and allowed us to order and try even more items on the menu. Definitely the perfect place to come with a group of friends after work !

    We stopped in for a work lunch, and I ordered the Kaisen donburi. They were out of uni, which our…read moreserver let me know right away and mentioned they would lower the price to $30 instead. At the time, I thought that seemed fair enough, but looking back, I'm not so sure. For what was left in the bowl, $30 still felt overpriced. The fish slices were cut extremely thin, and there was really only a single layer of fish, so overall it just wasn't very satisfying. That said, there are still quite a few items on the menu that caught my eye and that I'd like to try. I'm going to chalk this one up to ordering the wrong dish rather than writing the place off completely. One thing that did leave a bad impression, though, was the interaction at the end of the meal. The girl who brought our check wasn't exactly rude, but she seemed visibly annoyed when we asked about using Apple Pay but ended up putting the charge on my card and it felt like asking her to bring over the Apple Pay machine was somehow inconveniencing her. She also didn't bother asking whether I wanted my receipt. Maybe none of it was intentional, but her overall demeanor came across that way and left us ending the meal with a bad taste in our mouths.

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    Okatte Tanto NY

    4.5(60 reviews)
    0.4 miMidtown East

    Called beforehand on a Friday night for two and seats were ready when we arrived at 8:30pm. Upon…read moreentering, it felt like I teleported to Japan. Many of the clientele are Japanese so we knew we were at an authentic place. We got: - Fried oysters: the batter was light and crispy and oysters piping hot - Vinegared Mackerel w/ Ponzu Sauce: fresh & tangy - Intestines Hotpot: comforting & light despite the fattiness of the intestines - Creamed Mentai Udon: they split it in 2 small bowls for us since we were sharing. Udon had a nice bouncy chew and sauce was not heavy We also got a bottle of sake, and they poured it in a beautiful sake decanter to keep it cold. First time seeing cold sake presented this way which was very cool. We tried Suntory draft beer since that was the only draft they had, which was odd since most Japanese places carry Asahi/Sapporo, definitely not as light as the other two beers I'm used to. Even though I was stuffed by the end, I didn't feel lethargic, everything felt light without compromising flavor. Service was attentive although our udon came at the very end, we thought they had forgot about it.

    There are a few restaurants in NYC that make you feel like you are stepping into a Japan portal,…read moreand Okatte Tanto is no doubt one of those. As you step into the restaurant, you immediately feel a sense of formality and strictness. It's also very quiet in the restaurant, and friendly to solo diners, adding on more to the Japan-esque feel. The food is high quality here, but the portions are small, and it is pricey. I would budget to spend around $100 a person here after tip and tax, if you ignore the prices on the menu and try a variety of things. The tuna from the bone is the most famous dish here, but I was not able to get it as they sell out very fast. But I tried the sashimi and it was high quality -- just that it was not enough food for me. But that makes it more in line with portions back in Japan. They have an extensive sake list and they also have the casual cocktail options like lemon drops you would find in Tokyo. The atmosphere really transports you straight into Japan if that is something you are looking for. Expect to pay a premium for small-ish portions, but at the same time very well-made and authentic food.

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