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    Heno Heno

    4.3 (242 reviews)
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    Casual
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    Marianne F.

    Yummy small dishes, perfect for sharing. Great happy hour ($5 Sapporo, $7 sake, $5 wine, $5 yuzu soda), perfectly located for pre-theatre.

    Firefly Squid & Heno Heno Salad
    Aiko K.

    Our last dinner in NY! At this point, we were both tired from walking and didn't want to spend too much time thinking about where to go for dinner - so we chose somewhere walkable from our hotel and somewhere cozy that had some comfort food. We were a bit worried about bringing our puppy but they were super accommodating and our pup KO'd in the booth the entire time, and the two of us got to relax and enjoy a delicious meal. We loved both the drinks we got, and most of the dishes. I wasn't a big fan of their grilled beef tongue but everything else was great. It wasn't a fancy meal, but definitely the perfect place for us to end our trip. After dinner, since we were recharged, we walked around the Rockefeller center & Time Square otw back to our hotel. Even though Heno Heno wasn't originally on our itinerary, I could see myself coming back here again if/when I'm in the area!

    Emily L.

    Owned and operated by Japanese people (kind of rare to find true Japanese restaurants nowadays..) food were good, yakitori and omelet over rice were very good. The beef tongue that supposed to be their signature dish end up tasting bad... eel over rice could get more sauce. Would come back, cute place not too crowded on a weekday.

    Vegetarian Roll
    Alex F.

    A restaurant in Hell's Kitchen within walking distance of Broadway, we came here looking for a nice Japanese dinner before a show. The service was friendly and the food was quick. The sashimi was incredibly fresh and the chicken was cooked well. The futomaki was delicious and the array of adult beverages they had were impressive. We recommend ordering several small dishes to share. A great place to come by for a light meal before a show.

    Gab G.

    Came for dinner on a Friday night before a Broadway show. They take reservations on Yelp and we had no trouble booking ahead. Started with a toki high ball (happy hour until 6:30) which was tasty if not very alcoholic. My boyfriend and I then shared: + simmered firefly squid + Takoyaki + chicken skin + salmon and salmon roe + Potato salad The chicken skin was by far the best bite. Also really liked the takoyaki and potato salad. Overall a good and speedy pre-show option!

    Sapporo Pitcher
    Winn H.

    TLDR: Beer? Izakaya? Yes, come here. A tad pricy, but that beef tongue is remarkable. Sashimi? NO! STAY AWAY especially from the 4 pieces. It's not only a trap but NOT FRESH. Each piece was mushy, and it may ruin your entire experience. - - - - - - Good ol' Izakaya and beer is what one could expect at Heno Heno, and yes it did provide that! My friend and I visited for a quick sapparo sapporo pitcher and izakaya experience in beef tongue and squid. The beef tongue was AMAZING - incomparable to any of my experiences at yakiniku or KBBQ - as medium rare was it could get, with the perfect char and mix of "still lightly beating." Whoever the chef was that made these - mmmmm! The squid was also tasty, and none were overcooked to the point of rubbery. The sauce was a bit too overpowering, but not overbearing. Overall, the price points on these weren't too bad though on the higher end. Pictures may be tempting, and so can raw fish, so we ordered their five kinds of sashimi - 4 pieces of each. Sheesh was that MISTAKE, and how I wish we either didn't order it or try for two pieces first. To make a long story short, the sashimi was NOT fresh, and it tasted so lukewarm and mushy that it ruined the ENTIRE experience. The staff were friendly, and the vibes were good, but that sashimi was not it.

    Uni with yuzu pepper
    Holly C.

    A cute little izakaya place that's perfect for pre and post show. Came here on a Wednesday night at 6pm before my broadway show and there were a few tables occupied and a couple people at the bar. They have an expansive menu including sashimi, ramen, rice bowls and also a special menu on the wall. We ordered multiple small dishes which included the corn spring roll, oden, soft shell crab, uni with yuzu pepper, kaki fry, chicken thigh skewers, grilled rice balls, grilled salmon belly, tamagoyaki, and pork katsu beef curry. The soft shell crab was very flavorful, the corn spring roll filling was creamy yet not heavy with a lot of crabs inside. The oysters were fresh and juicy. However, they all seemed a little oily and heavy by the time we were done eating them and the paper underneath them were all soaked with oil. The oden was ok. The broth was not as hearty and tasty as I would like. There was also a piece of hair that got stuck in the egg so they had to make another one for me. The uni was a disappointment as I thought I was over marinated where you can't even taste the uni. It was also way too salty to eat by itself so I waited for the grilled rice balls to come so I can eat them together. Their grilled items however, were excellent. We ordered both the soy and miso grilled rice balls. The soy one was ok and could use a little more sauce for the grilling. The miso was my favorite as it had just the right amount of miso to rice ratio. Their chicken thigh skewers were also grilled to perfection. It was very tender and aromatic. However, it would be nice to have more variety as we thought there were limited skewer options available. Their tamagoyaki came out freshly made and hot. Texture was on point. However, I thought it lacked the umami flavor and the hint of sweetness that you often find it the omelette. It could use more dashi and the grated daikon was a little dry. The grilled salmon belly was one of our favorite dish. It was moist and tender and the skin was crispy. Also another favorite was their pork katsu beef curry. The curry was very hearty and flavorful. The cut of the pork was nice with minimal fat. The only thing is I wished they didn't pour the curry on top of the pork katsu as it was no longer crispy by the time we tried the dish. Overall, it's a great option for small plates. The restaurant had plenty of comfortable seatings. The staff were friendly and attentive and were very apologetic with the hair incident. Although some of their dishes were a miss, I would still come back for their curry.

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    Beth B.

    Wow, what a fine! We were just strolling down restaurant row after a show trying to find something that was open to get a light bite. This place was great. The salmon sashimi was delightful and the scallop sashimi was off the charts good. My husband got like a kind of a marinated hanker steak. It was a small portion, but delicious as well. I think they're open really late. The surface was great atmosphere was also fun. I would definitely go back.

    Firefly squid tempura
    Janice C.

    I'm so glad I finally have a chance to try this izakaya. We feel like we are in Japan with good vibes. The food is so delicious and love the special menu! The service is good and friendly. Can't wait to go back again.

    Takoyaki
    Amy C.

    Japanese food was a must while my son and I were visiting NY. I was looking for omurice in particular. I foujd heno heno and wanted to give it a try. We arrived and was seated promptly. Not too busy on a Sunday night plus it was snowing out. It's dark inside and I love the ambiance. We browsed through the menu to figure out what we wanted. I started off with a grapefruit sour. It was refreshing and tasty. For food we decided to order a few things to share. We did chicken skewer, takoyaki, omurice, hamachi Kama and fried cheese. Everything was delicious. I loved the omurice. The Demi glace was good and plus I tasted ketchup. The hamachi Kama was also my favorite. Food and service were both good here. I would come back here. Highly recommend.

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    Franny D.

    My kid wanted ramen so we took a walk over to restaurant row to try Heno Heno. It was a Tuesday night and we ended up not needing the reservation we made since lots of seating was available. Very cute, tucked in spot. All the servers were warm and friendly. They have a wide variety of wines and beverages and the food was delicious. We will be back for sure!

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    We enjoyed some great food and the casual vibe was nice. They had some good happy hour options, too.

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    Delicious little place off Broadway to grab a bite before a show. Attentive service. Highly recommend.

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    Love the beef tongue and the tempura. A relative small but clean restaurant with in-time service.

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    Izakaya MEW

    4.3(3.3k reviews)
    0.7 miMidtown West
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    Great tasting food that will surprise. Tried the toro taku crispy rice, it was a recommended item,…read moreand this one surprised me the most. Great variety of textures and taste. The creamy kimchi udon was ok. It didn't feel like one dish, but tasted good. The una don was great. Good sauce and blend of supporting veggies to enhance the taste. Service was super quick. Everything was rapid fire: order taken, food comes out quick, water gets replinished before asking, plates are taken the moment they are finished, and check comes immediately after asking for it. Interior was cramped and loud. Really fitting as many tables as they can in the space. I saw others mentioning to make reservations. I went without one and got lucky. There was a table opening 30 minutes out. Would recommend having one, but you can definitely try walking in. First come first serve basis Overall, solid spot for great tasting food. Great for smaller parties of 2, but expect it to be tight with spacing

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    Kazumi Popup - Chicken Karaage

    Kazumi Popup

    4.3(17 reviews)
    1.4 miChelsea

    Kazumi is a lovely pop up restaurant with an intimate space and attentive service. The menu is…read moresmall but every dish is wonderfully designed with unique flavor pairings. Half of their menu is vegan-friendly. Spoiler alert: they will open a permanent location in June/July! *Chicken Karaage*** This chicken karaage was TO DIE FOR -- the caramelized sugar lemon on the side took it to a whole new level. The boneless chicken was so tender and juicy with a thin deep-fried batter. The meat was extremely refreshing after squeezing the lemon and dipping in honey mustard sauce. * Handrolls - Salmon Yuzu, Tuna, Yellowtail** Y'all need to order their handrolls! The sashimi piece was thick and long enough to cover the vinegar rice. It would be a pain to pick which handroll I like more. They layered up the flavors of each piece with house sauces, shiso leaf, fried leek, avocado etc. Wish they would add a handroll set in the future. *Pork Cutlet Curry The curry was a blend of shredded meat, mashed potatoes, tomatoes and grapes (yes grapes!). The pork loin cutlets were crispy and not heavily breaded. The meat was a bit dry, yet it was cut in thin slices so it didn't bother me much. I found the multigrain rice even more enjoyable than white rice with its crunchiness. *Matcha Crème Brûlée** WE LOVED THIS. Matcha flavor is strong. The caramelized top and creamy matcha custard complemented really well. Trust me, their crème brûlée is the best dessert to finish off your meal. *Vegan Matcha Cheesecake This cheesecake was homey and light. Matcha flavor was tasteable but not very strong. The raspberry compote added a nice touch to it. I liked the crunchy biscuit layer on the bottom. *Yuzu White Peach Sparkling *Virgin Green Tea Mojito Their Japanese-inspired mocktails were great and not too sweet (very rare for mocktails). Very refreshing to drink along with your meal.

    A cute neighborhood spot for casual lunch. The restaurant is very small, 4-6 tables, but it's cozy…read more The menu is simple and no fuss which I liked not being overwhelmed with options. Starting off with the Agedashi Tofu: Three pieces of tofu in tsuyu sauce. Light and crispy, with a savory but not too salty broth. It came with fried enoki mushrooms. Some grated radish would've been a nice touch. Chicken Karaage: This was my personal favorite. The chicken pieces were tender and juicy, while crispy on the outside. The portion came with a decent amount of chicken which was shareable between three. Shoyu Ramen: Not a standout dish, but seeing as it's not specifically a ramen restaurant, it was standard! Not amazing but not bad. Pork Cutlet Curry: As someone who loves Japanese curry, this hit the spot! Warm flavorful curry with crispy tonkatsu. However, I think it would taste better served with fluffy white rice! Also I think it was served with a side of grapes which was seemed odd unless it's a new food trend I'm unaware of. Overall, would definitely come back! They seem to do fried foods well, hopefully they can introduce tempura or a katsu sando would be amazing.

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    Kazumi Popup - Indoor is very nice

    Indoor is very nice

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    4.3(141 reviews)
    1.1 miFlatiron
    $$$

    Wonderful experience for our group to celebrate a birthday dinner! First this restaurant is very…read moreunassuming, simple doors that take you to the open sushi chef counter followed by small tables in the back. The restaurant was full at the counter however only a few tables in the back. Our server was often always standing next to our table, attentive and observant with our needs. I really liked that we had the option to get as many omakases as we wanted and/or order as many a la carte menu items. Many Japanese omakase restaurants do not allow this! And I never understood this either. We ordered 3 omakases to share amongst 2 people, and then a ton of a la carte dishes to share. Which were such a beautiful compliment to our omakase dishes. We got the "O" which was a 9 course meal with some cooked and raw options. From the a la carte menu, we ordered the chicken karaage, agedashi tofu, hamachi kama, clay pot rice with salmon and roe, sukiyaki noodles, 2 different rolls (tuna and salmon) and of course the uni taster (which were 3 different kinds of sushi from California and 2 from Hokkaido). The agedashi tofu was the worst amongst our group for a weird texture, definitely did not feel like tofu. The best dishes were the uni taster, chicken karraage, and hamachi kama all from the a la carte menu. And from the omakase, definitely the sushi platter (which were 10 pieces of sushi) and the soba noodles were so amazing! The sushi rice here were so delicious! This is how you can tell a authentic sushi restaurant vs not. Overall, definitely recommend and absolutely order a la carte to get a full tasting of the dishes.

    Great value for food here!…read more We were able to get a last minute reservation and this place did not disappoint! We both got one of the course sets and it left us full, the price was definitely worth it for quality sushi with different variety of fish and dishes. Would love to come back and try other courses as well! They also have a counter with omakase it seems.

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    Omakase counter

    Towa - Tofu skin with sea urchin

    Tofu skin with sea urchin

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