This place is so cute! Plenty of tables and seating, friendly and helpful baristas. I got the…read morecheese okaka onigiri and a hot hojicha latte. The onigiri filling was very salty which I loved, and the rice had an excellent texture. The hojicha latte was fantastic, I added a little sweetener myself and it was so comforting on a cold day. I use a wheelchair and was able to get in and order by myself, but the restroom is not accessible.

Solid fast casual-esque spot in midtown not too far from MSG. You order up front at the counter,…read moreget a buzzer, and pick your seat while you wait. I went with 2 other ppl and we all got their Onigiri Combo, which was ~$16, and you get 2 onigiris, a miso soup, and a cup of their sides (edamame, sweet egg, pickled carrots). For my combo, I got a Sukiyaki Beef onigiri, which was my fave one, and a Salmon onigiri, which was fine, just a bit plainer than I'd like. But, I like that they added furikake seasoning throughout it to add flavor. I didn't care much for their sides - the egg was too sweet for my liking and the pickled carrots were too soft. I ordered an addtl Kinko (mushroom) onigiri bc I was quite hungry and it was alright. Def a lighter taste. Overall, a decent spot for a solid, reliable, good bite! Place is clean and service is friendly. There's a bathroom down a hallway that does the job. I'd come back for a meal that's great value!

I can't believe I didn't find out about Noreetuh until this year!!! I had such a memorable meal…read morehere. The staff really makes you feel special when you're celebrating an occasion. I had indicated on Resy that this was for a graduation, and when I arrived, they printed a message on the menu "congratulations on graduating!!!" And at the end of our meal they asked if we wanted to take an Instax photo and they offered us markers and a pin to hang it up on the wall. I love that they do this!!! The walls are mostly covered with these photos as well as some custom menus they printed for people. The meal was awesome and for two of us we shared: - Classic spam musubi - Spicy salmon musubi - Taiwanese cabbage - Iberico rib meat - Mentaiko spaghetti My faves were the spicy salmon musubi, the iberico, and the spaghetti. I would def return!!!

I honestly love coming here and taking my friends who are visiting from out of town!…read more My friend and I shared: - spicy salmon tartare Musubi: this wasn't that spicy and it was good but I think I order yellowtail one - chicken loco moco: I always order this! - from lunch menu: pork dish (not Kalua one). This came with kimchi, an egg, white rice, pork that was juicy and already cut up! I was pleasantly surprised by this dish. I will be back!

Fantastic value and great flavor bowls. The portions are generous and they have lots of options,…read moreincluding making your own bowl (poke or two BBQ proteins) and pre-made bowls. We ordered delivery (can't comment on the restaurant space of service) and it arrived hot and fresh. We tried the make your own poke bowl with salmon and tuna (you get to pick two which I really like), over white rice with edamame, cucumber, avocado, mango, sesame seeds, onion crisps, seaweed salad and the poke sauce (with a side of siracha aiolic) along with the two protein BBQ bowl with beef bulgogi and pork katsu, with cole slaw and mac and cheese over hawaiian fried rice with katsu sauce. The katsu was still crispy and while I don't normally care much for fried rice, the hawaiian fried rice was very good. The poke bowl was fresh with a good amount of fish and again, I loved all of the toppings and things that you can add for free (the avocado is extra). Both bowls were very tasty and good sized portions. Given the quality and quantity, the prices were very reasonable (especially compared to other poke places) and I would definitely order from here again.

Orderedunch from here because there was a guy one get one deal. They only brought one. The food was…read moreok. I got the bbq chicken bowl. I asked for dressing on the side. They drenched the bowl. The spring mix was soaked. I won't be ordering from here again.

My bestie and I visited my sister and one of the days we stopped in for some caffeine. I haven't…read morebeen to this location before, but my sister said that she heard good things about it. I tried the Hawaiian Latte and my bestie tried the Honey Almond Latte. We both enjoyed our drink, but if I realized how much syrup was in the Hawaiian Latte I would have passed on that. Well, it was vacation and no need to obsess over sugars on one stop. The reason I have a low rating was frankly due to the lack of customer service. I'm from out of town and maybe it's an expectation of mine to greet customers, and let them know when their order is ready, but there was none of that. The young man and gal were talking amongst themselves and didn't string up conversation or engage in any way shape or form. I'm not expecting to become the baristas friend, but acknowledgement is necessary in a customer service based job. Plenty of other spots to choose from in the city.

I've never had a matcha from Kona before, I normally get the iced Hawaiian latte. But I'm slowly…read morebecoming a matcha girlie so I was recommended the iced blueberry matcha ($7.25 exact). The blueberry flavor is subtle but the matcha isn't too matcha-y, so great ratio! It's also the perfect shade of matcha green. My only "complaint" is that it took a while to get my drink. I'm surprised by how busy they were busy at 2:30 pm on a weekday. 3 other people also ordered matcha drinks so I had to wait since they bulk made them.

I really enjoyed the onigiri here! My husband and I tried the following onigiri flavors: eel, ume,…read morekaraage and salmon. My husband enjoyed the ume more than the eel surprisingly! He said it had a nice pickled but also sweet flavor which complimented the salty rice. Unfortunately no pictures because we were so hungry we basically devoured them the moment we got them I enjoyed the karaage onigiri the most as the chicken was still moist and delicious. The salmon was tasty as well. The store is located in a bigger Japanese convenience store which sold other items like sushi and bento boxes, I also saw other food stores located deeper into the convenience store as well. I had my stroller with me and although it was a tight fit at times, I was able to get around pretty easily still.

The prices points for onigiri are one of the most reasonable I've seen in a while…read more I like the homemade feel of the onigiri versus other supermarkets where it's more pre-packaged. One is good for a snack or light meal. The chashu pork is on the lighter side, I don't really taste much which is a disappointment since I was hoping the chashu sauce and umami flavors would be tasted in the rice. I would go back to try another flavor.

This is one of my go to place for affordable eats. I ate…read morehere a number of times for lunch, and it has not been a disappointment each time I visit here. It is a small Hawaiian place that serves fresh food. The owner is friendly. The portion size of the food is a lot, so you will definitely not get hungry. Below are a few items that I had tried: Sushi Taco - I typically get ahi tuna or salmon (both are always fresh) mixed with spicy mayo. Hawaiian BBQ Plate - you have the option to do 1 to 3 proteins with 2 sides. The proteins that I typically pick are chicken katsu, bulgogi beef, or grilled shrimp. The sides that I typically pick are seaweed salad, charred broccoli, and crabmeat salad. Poke Bowl - you can't go wrong with picking ahi tuna or salmon (assuming you have no issues eating raw food) as your protein. Gyoza - it is fried and crispy, and I would recommend this over the pork dumplings. Pork Dumplings - it is so-so. The skin on the dumplings is too thick. Spam Musubi - it's just spam meat & seaweed wrapped over rice. Nothing too special. Overall, give this place a try if you're ever around this area!

Scallion pancake burrito for $10.95 unfortunately did not live up to expectations. I came on a…read morerainy weekday afternoon, and was the only person in the store. You get to build your burrito by picking two proteins: charred chicken thigh, herb roasted chicken, tender prime beef, shrimp, ahi tuna (raw), salmon (raw), crabmeat, spicy tuna, or tofu. All burritos include cucumber, lettuce, onion, cilantro, pickled radish, wonton crisps, and avocado. I chose ahi tuna and salmon. I'm used to my scallion pancakes being crispy. Unfortunately, this scallion pancake was kind of soggy. I ate it at a countertop at the front of the store, so it wasn't like I was carrying it in a takeout box and it got soggy over time. I wanted to like it, especially since it's got everything I like: scallion pancake, ahi tuna, salmon, veggies, all wrapped up into burrito form. But the soggy scallion pancake was kind of a letdown.

The setting is ideal and the servers make you feel welcome. They run a tidy operation with pleasant…read moresurroundings. Their cooking is consistently delicious. Their staff creates comfortable experiences. I love this place.

Well I decided to give this place another chance. I had a coupon on door dash for $7 off so I…read moredidn't have to pay over $20 for the bowl lol. I feel like this place is definitely too expensive for what you get but it is good if you have a coupon or discount code! I ordered another make your own bowl with similar options. The avocado was a little overripe for my liking but otherwise it's good. I asked for sauce on the side and it was mixed in but it's good so whatever. And no fish bones this time! There was also a decent amount of shrimps this time too. :) yay!

Keepin it real out here in Union Square I try to eat healthy…read morefrom time to time, and find myself eating this a lot. Not cheap but it's good protein :D

Sooo good! I ordered a "to the max" poke bowl which includes 3 proteins and as many toppings as…read morepossible, all for just $20! I got half lettuce and half rice with tuna, spicy salmon, and kani. For my toppings, I got red onion, cucumber, edamame, hijiki, seaweed salad, mango, masago, and avocado (extra). I topped it with wasabi peas and tempura flakes with spicy mayo and spicy ponzu. The fish is so fresh and it is so delicious! Definitely worth going to!

If you love chirashi, Chikarashi is the spot. Tucked away in Chinatown, this place is an elegant…read morequick service restaurant. Fast and fresh food with nice ambiance! The food absolutely speaks for itself. The fish is incredibly fresh, beautifully cut, and generously portioned, and there are both raw and cooked options. Every bowl I've tried here has perfectly seasoned rice, pristine slices of sashimi, and just the right balance of flavors and textures. You can tell a lot of care goes into every bowl. If you're craving something sweet, they also have dole whip! Chikarashi is a Chinatown gem I'll happily return to again and again.

I do not like writing reviews when I only try 1 item from the menu and it is to go, but I got…read moresimilar feedback from others who ordered delivery with me. Since it was delivery, I cannot say anything about the restaurant itself (service, decoration, vibe etc), I can only comment on the food. I tried the goma shoyu tuna and others went with the negitoro don tartare and sichuan chili salmon. The feedback overall was it was too expensive for the portion size. The portion wasn't small, but it certainly wasn't big. We were all still a little hungry after eating our bowls. Regarding my order, the goma shoyu tuna, the fish was good, but not great and for my bowl at least, I felt it was lacking in flavor. I did not taste any chili oil and the only real flavor present in the dish came from the seaweed salad. Chikarashi does not allow you to make your own poke bowl, which I feel is unfortunate. I usually like to get both tuna and salmon and add a bunch of toppings/ingredients and that is not an option for any of their bowls.

((4.5 stars)) L&L…read moreHawaiian Barbecue serves up a variety of Hawaiian comfort foods from plates of barbecued meat + rice + macaroni salad to saimin (noodle dishes) to musubis and burgers & sandwiches. picked up dinner here back in July. meant to review sooner, but LIFE. ordered BBQ Chicken plate-- thin slices of chicken in bbq sauce. the chicken is a mix of sweet and savory. thin grilled slices of meatiness. the rice is essential bc it soaks up the bbq sauce and grilled chicken flavors. the Hawaiian style macaroni salad brings the tasty carbs of tanginess & creaminess with a touch of sweetness. the way the plate mixes flavors into satisfying umami-ness. the helping is generous and i split the platter into two meals because there was so much of everything. SPAM Musubi--served warm. grilled spam + rice, wrapped in crispy seaweed. this was fine. all the flavors are there. however i would stick with the bigger bites on the menu or another side order of macaroni salad. the interior is well-maintain, clean, and casual sit-down interior. there's a decent amount of tables if you want to dine in. the staff is friendly and accommodating. my to-go order was neatly wrapped up and bagged. if you are looking for a different kind of comfort food, L&L Hawaiian Barbecue has got a lot of options for you. it's also nice to have a place to grab some enjoyable Hawaiian calories without a 10-hour plane flight! though, i'd still rather be in Maui or the Big Island--when are we getting that teleportation thing going?? Ha

I couldn't wait to get my hands on some L&L but I was pretty letdown. Maybe I made the wrong move…read moreby ordering some non Hawaiian stuff from there. Lumpia - 2/5. Im giving it just 1 star for the crispiness but it's not authentic lumpia by any means. It tasted more like those bootlegged spring rolls from Chinese American takeout restaurants. Each roll was also very skinny/lacked filling. Saimin w chicken katsu - 2/5. To be fair I've never had Hawaiian style ramen before so I don't know if saimin is supposed to taste like this. But if I had to choose between a bowl of ramen from a Japanese restaurant or this saimin, you can't pay me to choose the latter. It was like a whitewashed version of ramen, in which the broth had a vegetable flavor and not rich at all. The toppings were Naruto slices and bits of veggies. The katsu was ok but not memorable. Loco moco plate - 3/5 my husband loves loco moco so I had to get it for him. I was surprised it came with two eggs (you get to choose how you want them done) and two Patties. So basically two servings in this plate! Despite the generous portion, the food was just alright. We had loco moco from vert frais (jap French fusion eatery in LIC) recently, and that was so much better. The patty here was neither tender nor juicy. The sauce was pretty average but vert frais' was above average. I was really looking forward to the macaroni salad in the plate but they didn't give a lot (they piled it on some rice so it looked like more than it was). The Mac salad was also a little on the plainer side. Only had a couple of carrot shreds I'm tempted to come back to try their seafood but I have my doubts