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We went for dinner. What a cute place! It's on the smaller side so we had to wait for a table on a Friday night. Wasn't a long wait. The decor is really cute, lanterns are hung on the ceiling and posters are from One Piece. (I wouldn't have known that but my husband did) We ordered Pork Gyoza, Veggie Kara-age, Pork Menchi Katsu and Yakiniku. Everything was delicious. They accidentally gave us Shishamo which are fish skewers, we thought it was complimentary but they made a mistake. I'm trying to eat more sea food so I took a bite of one, it was super fishy and oceany, I did not like it at all. My husband didn't find it to be that bad, he was surprised that you eat the entire thing, bones and all. He had Sake and I had 2 Classic Highballs which were very good. Reminded me of Mike's Hard Lemonade which I used to pound when I was in college. Service was a little slow but it seemed like there was one waiter for all the tables. That's the only reason for 4 stars. We know in Japan you have to call the waiters over when you want something, we weren't sure if that was the case here as well. We didn't want to be rude but we thought maybe they were giving us an authentic Japanese experience! We will definitely be back.
Hustling and bustling just like a izakaya should be. Friday night was packed and luckily we made reservations. Didn't realize they have happy hour for cocktails and yakitori. Service is a little slow since it was packed. The server was nice enough to extend HH for us since he couldn't get to us in time. Drinks and food are all delicious. Fun place to hang out. We were a party of 7. Gave us a great table (thank u) but definitely very tight quarters. Happy we made reservations and they could accommodate us.
Randomly decided to stumble in here for a small bite and was nicely surprised! My husband and I tried a variety of skewers and small bites. I think I got the strawberry blitz- it was good but a little too sweet for me. The skewers had a nice char and good flavor. I'd come back and would want to try their nabe and other dishes! Need to take advantage of their happy hour next time!
The food was delicious & the ambiance was beautiful- but the service was best. David was amazing, very efficient and kind. Thank you so much! Pictured: Kani salad, shrimp udon, chicken karage, potato croquette
A night cap in BAYSIDE... It was a Thursday night around 10 pm, decided to do Japanese with a friend. Check on yelp to see whats around and sure enough it lead us here. When I got to this joint, you take the stairs up and pass all these cool drawings. Open the door and was greeted with big welcome. Was seated right away, waiter handed us the menu and gave us a moment. He came back with water, and we placed our orders. I took a moment to look around and the vibe was just right, felt like I was trap in an anime movie lol. There was people talking but not loud. Food was on our table before we knew it and everything was right :)
Bell Blvd in Bayside is a great destination for culinary variety. We dropped by last night after a Mets game and were pleasantly surprised by what was available. Ambience: located on the second floor up a flight of stairs, the dining room is consistent with most other ramen shops ... meaning plenty of wood furniture. Food: we ordered Skewers - get the pork belly. Yum. 5/5 Fried oysters - crunchy batter, squishy inside. 4/5 Spicy Miso Ramen - good and hearty. 4/5
I liked the rice bowl I had! It was better than the ramen. In terms of flavor, the pork ramen wasn't my favorite. But the potato croquette was star! I was not even going to try it but once I took a bite, it was hard to stop. The wasabi octopus was ok. The service was stellar- we had a very friendly waitress who served us with complimentary macaron at the end! Ambiance was nice for casual hang out with friends. I give 5 start overall because of service but food is 4.5.
Up the stairs from Tamashii Gold, hovering above Bell Blvd sits Izakaya Haru. The anime/manga and sake bottles themed smallish space is good place to enjoy some drinks along with Japanese snacks and dishes. We were welcomed immediately upon arrival and seated. The efficient and attentive one man server provided great services from start to finish. We ordered drinks - Sapporo draft for me and non-alcoholic Blue jays for my partner in crime. I enjoyed the ankimo (monkfish liver) which was served more like a salad to cut the richness of ankimo. It was a good version and enjoyed the flavor. If the quality isn't good it tastes to me what I imagine cat food tastes like - fishy and mushy, but not here. Worth the get if you like ankimo. The crab croquettes were a bit of a disappointment - more like crab wontons you get from Chinese take out places it was all cream cheese with a crispy coating. Wouldn't get again. The mentaiko cheese pork gyoza had an interest presentation making it a cheesy dumpling pancake. These were alright, but didn't think the cheese with mentaiko added much flavor, but maybe get shrimp gyoza next time. The spicy hot kai was a large pot of clams- small little manila ones which are delicate and tasty. This has a kick reminiscent of shin ramen (did they use the season packets?...hmm) it builds and catches up to you. I'm not always a huge fan of spicy because it can be one note - this a good dish to share with a group to avoid tastebud fatigue. Cash discount (or credit card penalty depending on your POV) as most places do nowadays. They have a daily happy hour from 4-7pm so check that out. Will return to check out other dishes.
Izakaya is located upstairs, next to Tamashii Gold, though they now have separate management. It is neatly decorated with lots of One Piece art and figures. There are a few tables, but better for smaller groups Attentive and polite service. The waiter announced every dish when he came by. He refilled our water and tea whenever they saw it low. The Ankimo (monkfish liver) sits atop a jalapeno, radish and cucumber slice, and topped with red onions and a yuzu sauce. Great flavor, though the jalapeno overpowered the flavors a little (I guess we happened to get extra spicy jalapenos!). Everything was fresh though, so would recommend if you enjoy ankimo. The Mentaiko Cheese Gyoza (pork - can get pork, shrimp or veggie) had lovely charred cheese, and porky flavor. The flavors went well together, though I would try the shrimp next time to add to the mentaiko flavor. The Crab Croquettes had a very light puree inside, and a nicely fried exterior. It was tasty with the sauces. Personally, not a fan of the texture of the puree, so would not get again. The Spicy Hot Kai (Clams) had lots of fresh clams and bean sprouts, and a very good kick like Shin Ramen kind of spicy. Great dish to share. The Blue Jays (mocktail) had lovely fruity flavors topped with a few frozen blueberries. It was not too sweet. At the end of the meal, we got half of mochi ice cream on the house. It was a sweet way to end the meal! There is a cash discount, so remember to bring cash! I would come back during happy hour (everyday from 4PM-7PM) to try out their skewers!
Had 3 yakitoris to start thinking I'd have to room to order and try the Yakiniki. Boy was I wrong they were bigger than I expected so that's all I had to eat along with 5 pints of Sapporo. Food was great, service was extra polite the ambiance reminded me of a typical small cozy but busy Izakaya spot!
This place was a hidden gem for us! Randomly decided to try this spot because the weather was horrible and needed a detour place. Inside they're completely anime themed and my bf was in heaven. There were pictures, anime's, and drawings on the wall from one piece and other anime's. The wait staff was nice but didn't hover, sometimes you had to flag them down when you needed something. Note to anyone sitting near the kitchen like we did, you will walk out smelling like whatever was cooked. The Yakitori was delicious! The short rib was perfectly tender and the pork belly was soft and flavorful. I got the Yakiniku and it was more onions than anything else, which I didn't expect, but it was good (it also didn't come with rice). The chicken Yaki was definitely worth it because you actually get rice with it and was properly proportionate. We'll be back for more Yakitori and to get other items from the menu!!
Did you just come back from Japan and have Japan fever? I sure do! This place is as close as it gets to the vibes of an izakaya in Japan. Cute decor with lots of animation posters and toys hanging from the ceilings. While I only got the strawberry blitz drink, I didn't get a straight sake but I'll be sure to next time. They have a wonderful happy hour from 5-7 even on weekends that includes cocktails, mocktails and skewers. Our dishes were pretty spot on. The skewers were very flavorful though I felt the gizzard was a little burnt. The shisito pepper skewer and chicken with scallions skewers were fragrant and juicy. The short rib was good but due to the price I wouldn't get it again compared to the other ones. My favorite dish was probably the monkfish liver appetizer. Not a common food to eat but I had it once at another Japanese spot and it's just so good! This one was refreshing with the radish; yuzu, red onions and cucumbers. I also enjoyed the onomiyaki with the flakes on top. It had a good amount of seafood and not too doughy. The grilled squid was also good and very fresh. Not too chewy nor burnt like some places. I can't wait to come back with my family! For people wondering if it's kid friendly, I'd say yes because of the variety of food but make a reservation ahead of time and note there is no changing room.
Wonderful Japanese restaurant and terrific food. It's on the second floor and very lively the night we went. Outstanding pork belly yakitori, inoki mushroom yakitori. Avoid the beef yakitori - not tender. The beef in my udon soup was blah and not tender so I would avoid unless they change the cut of beef they use. The broth, though, was fantastic. The octopus balls were delish. The decor was fun and cute.
The food was not that good. The yakitori was too dry and burned. The avocado salad had too much sauce, but the udon was good as well as the ice cream mochi which was served at the end. The place was clean, but the seating area was small, with only about 5 tables. The place was packed and we had to wait for 20 minutes sitting on benches near the kitchen where the water on the kitchen floor splashed our feet. read more
Place was average, didnt remember much from this place other than i kept thinking I could get cheaper and more flavorful skewers out in a street cart in flushing somewhere. Maybe im being biased and izakaya for skewers isn't my thing, but nothing else on the menu really caught my eye either read more
1 year ago
Came for lunch on a Friday and it was empty. They have no lunch specials. The Udon was surprisingly good. I finished all the soup. Okonomiyaki - pretty good, but small. Can share as appetizer between 2-4 people. Mackeral hokke - it was okay. I would skip the yuzu mixture though. Lots of bones. They gave us half a Mochi ice cream each at the end which was nice. Green tea and vanilla flavors. Both were good. read more
We went for dinner. What a cute place! It's on the smaller side so we had to wait for a table on a Friday night. Wasn't a long wait. The decor is really cute, lanterns are hung on the ceiling and posters are from One Piece. (I wouldn't have known that but my husband did) We ordered Pork Gyoza, Veggie Kara-age, Pork Menchi Katsu and Yakiniku. Everything was delicious. They accidentally gave us Shishamo which are fish skewers, we thought it was complimentary but they made a mistake. I'm trying to eat more sea food so I took a bite of one, it was super fishy and oceany, I did not like it at all. My husband didn't find it to be that bad, he was surprised that you eat the entire thing, bones and all. He had Sake and I had 2 Classic Highballs which were very good. Reminded me of Mike's Hard Lemonade which I used to pound when I was in college. Service was a little slow but it seemed like there was one waiter for all the tables. That's the only reason for 4 stars. We know in Japan you have to call the waiters over when you want something, we weren't sure if that was the case here as well. We didn't want to be rude but we thought maybe they were giving us an authentic Japanese experience! We will definitely be back. read more
Hustling and bustling just like a izakaya should be. Friday night was packed and luckily we made reservations. Didn't realize they have happy hour for cocktails and yakitori. Service is a little slow since it was packed. The server was nice enough to extend HH for us since he couldn't get to us in time. Drinks and food are all delicious. Fun place to hang out. We were a party of 7. Gave us a great table (thank u) but definitely very tight quarters. Happy we made reservations and they could accommodate us. read more
Randomly decided to stumble in here for a small bite and was nicely surprised! My husband and I tried a variety of skewers and small bites. I think I got the strawberry blitz- it was good but a little too sweet for me. The skewers had a nice char and good flavor. I'd come back and would want to try their nabe and other dishes! Need to take advantage of their happy hour next time! read more
A night cap in BAYSIDE... It was a Thursday night around 10 pm, decided to do Japanese with a friend. Check on yelp to see whats around and sure enough it lead us here. When I got to this joint, you take the stairs up and pass all these cool drawings. Open the door and was greeted with big welcome. Was seated right away, waiter handed us the menu and gave us a moment. He came back with water, and we placed our orders. I took a moment to look around and the vibe was just right, felt like I was trap in an anime movie lol. There was people talking but not loud. Food was on our table before we knew it and everything was right :) read more
2 years ago
Bell Blvd in Bayside is a great destination for culinary variety. We dropped by last night after a Mets game and were pleasantly surprised by what was available. Ambience: located on the second floor up a flight of stairs, the dining room is consistent with most other ramen shops ... meaning plenty of wood furniture. Food: we ordered Skewers - get the pork belly. Yum. 5/5 Fried oysters - crunchy batter, squishy inside. 4/5 Spicy Miso Ramen - good and hearty. 4/5 read more
I liked the rice bowl I had! It was better than the ramen. In terms of flavor, the pork ramen wasn't my favorite. But the potato croquette was star! I was not even going to try it but once I took a bite, it was hard to stop. The wasabi octopus was ok. The service was stellar- we had a very friendly waitress who served us with complimentary macaron at the end! Ambiance was nice for casual hang out with friends. I give 5 start overall because of service but food is 4.5. read more
Up the stairs from Tamashii Gold, hovering above Bell Blvd sits Izakaya Haru. The anime/manga and sake bottles themed smallish space is good place to enjoy some drinks along with Japanese snacks and dishes. We were welcomed immediately upon arrival and seated. The efficient and attentive one man server provided great services from start to finish. We ordered drinks - Sapporo draft for me and non-alcoholic Blue jays for my partner in crime. I enjoyed the ankimo (monkfish liver) which was served more like a salad to cut the richness of ankimo. It was a good version and enjoyed the flavor. If the quality isn't good it tastes to me what I imagine cat food tastes like - fishy and mushy, but not here. Worth the get if you like ankimo. The crab croquettes were a bit of a disappointment - more like crab wontons you get from Chinese take out places it was all cream cheese with a crispy coating. Wouldn't get again. The mentaiko cheese pork gyoza had an interest presentation making it a cheesy dumpling pancake. These were alright, but didn't think the cheese with mentaiko added much flavor, but maybe get shrimp gyoza next time. The spicy hot kai was a large pot of clams- small little manila ones which are delicate and tasty. This has a kick reminiscent of shin ramen (did they use the season packets?...hmm) it builds and catches up to you. I'm not always a huge fan of spicy because it can be one note - this a good dish to share with a group to avoid tastebud fatigue. Cash discount (or credit card penalty depending on your POV) as most places do nowadays. They have a daily happy hour from 4-7pm so check that out. Will return to check out other dishes. read more
Izakaya is located upstairs, next to Tamashii Gold, though they now have separate management. It is neatly decorated with lots of One Piece art and figures. There are a few tables, but better for smaller groups Attentive and polite service. The waiter announced every dish when he came by. He refilled our water and tea whenever they saw it low. The Ankimo (monkfish liver) sits atop a jalapeno, radish and cucumber slice, and topped with red onions and a yuzu sauce. Great flavor, though the jalapeno overpowered the flavors a little (I guess we happened to get extra spicy jalapenos!). Everything was fresh though, so would recommend if you enjoy ankimo. The Mentaiko Cheese Gyoza (pork - can get pork, shrimp or veggie) had lovely charred cheese, and porky flavor. The flavors went well together, though I would try the shrimp next time to add to the mentaiko flavor. The Crab Croquettes had a very light puree inside, and a nicely fried exterior. It was tasty with the sauces. Personally, not a fan of the texture of the puree, so would not get again. The Spicy Hot Kai (Clams) had lots of fresh clams and bean sprouts, and a very good kick like Shin Ramen kind of spicy. Great dish to share. The Blue Jays (mocktail) had lovely fruity flavors topped with a few frozen blueberries. It was not too sweet. At the end of the meal, we got half of mochi ice cream on the house. It was a sweet way to end the meal! There is a cash discount, so remember to bring cash! I would come back during happy hour (everyday from 4PM-7PM) to try out their skewers! read more
Had 3 yakitoris to start thinking I'd have to room to order and try the Yakiniki. Boy was I wrong they were bigger than I expected so that's all I had to eat along with 5 pints of Sapporo. Food was great, service was extra polite the ambiance reminded me of a typical small cozy but busy Izakaya spot! read more
11 months ago
This place was a hidden gem for us! Randomly decided to try this spot because the weather was horrible and needed a detour place. Inside they're completely anime themed and my bf was in heaven. There were pictures, anime's, and drawings on the wall from one piece and other anime's. The wait staff was nice but didn't hover, sometimes you had to flag them down when you needed something. Note to anyone sitting near the kitchen like we did, you will walk out smelling like whatever was cooked. The Yakitori was delicious! The short rib was perfectly tender and the pork belly was soft and flavorful. I got the Yakiniku and it was more onions than anything else, which I didn't expect, but it was good (it also didn't come with rice). The chicken Yaki was definitely worth it because you actually get rice with it and was properly proportionate. We'll be back for more Yakitori and to get other items from the menu!! read more
Did you just come back from Japan and have Japan fever? I sure do! This place is as close as it gets to the vibes of an izakaya in Japan. Cute decor with lots of animation posters and toys hanging from the ceilings. While I only got the strawberry blitz drink, I didn't get a straight sake but I'll be sure to next time. They have a wonderful happy hour from 5-7 even on weekends that includes cocktails, mocktails and skewers. Our dishes were pretty spot on. The skewers were very flavorful though I felt the gizzard was a little burnt. The shisito pepper skewer and chicken with scallions skewers were fragrant and juicy. The short rib was good but due to the price I wouldn't get it again compared to the other ones. My favorite dish was probably the monkfish liver appetizer. Not a common food to eat but I had it once at another Japanese spot and it's just so good! This one was refreshing with the radish; yuzu, red onions and cucumbers. I also enjoyed the onomiyaki with the flakes on top. It had a good amount of seafood and not too doughy. The grilled squid was also good and very fresh. Not too chewy nor burnt like some places. I can't wait to come back with my family! For people wondering if it's kid friendly, I'd say yes because of the variety of food but make a reservation ahead of time and note there is no changing room. read more
10 months ago
1 year ago
Wonderful Japanese restaurant and terrific food. It's on the second floor and very lively the night we went. Outstanding pork belly yakitori, inoki mushroom yakitori. Avoid the beef yakitori - not tender. The beef in my udon soup was blah and not tender so I would avoid unless they change the cut of beef they use. The broth, though, was fantastic. The octopus balls were delish. The decor was fun and cute. read more
Excellent place for happy hour 4pm-7pm. Located on the second floor above Tamashii Gold. Great selection of items on the menu. Service was perfect. The cocktails are like mojitos. Just pick a flavor. I would like to adjust the sugar level next time though. They are refreshing and sweet. I'll be back to try the rest of the menu. Ratings: Chicken thigh skewer 9/10 -juicy and savory. Salty. Mentaiko cheese gyoza 9/10 -Amazing cheese! Worth the heart attack Shishamo skewer 8/10 -nice fish skewer, good amount of fish, very crispy, easy to either eat or remove spine Dragon fruit cocktail 8/10 -sweet and very flavorful. I would prefer 50% sugar because it can be a bit too sweet. Coco sake cocktail 7/10 - tastes like a mojito. Chicken kara-age 7/10 -standard fried chicken but it comes with salad and yuzu sauce Sunagimo (gizzard) 7/10 -taste better than most gizzard but maybe overcooked? Jowl (pork) skewer 8/10 -meaty with a slight char Kuro Sausage 7/10 -standard, little sweet, decent flavor Pork menchi katsu 7/10 -this is a fried ground meat patty with a crispy crust and a soft inside. Thick cut. Very filling. read more
10 months ago
2 years ago
Service was great! Food was great! We definitely over ordered for two but who cares! It was that delicious and closes we'd get to being back in Japan. Highly recommend Tamashii Izakaya! read more
1 year ago
Came in for a double date tonight with a friend and her bf. Made a pretty last minute reservation 8:30pm. Street parking only, however, didn't have an issue with parking. The place is decorated with one piece drawings. Food was decent. Nothing really stood out. Good customer service, though! read more
this spot is hidden. I never knew it was here and constantly go grab ramen downstairs. There's literally a sign outside and you have to go upstairs to this small spot. Lunch specials are on point for pricing ($10-$15 for a filling lunch special) of course I ordered everything else too. The clams were unique and not too spicy but spicy. We also got a bunch of random yakitori. They were FLAVORFUL and juicy not dry! I'm def bringing my kids back, for the udon and skewers wish I found this spot earlier. The waitress was super nice, and when I wasn't sure how big the portions were, she gave me her personal cellphone to look at the pictures she took and gave the best recommendations -- like order rice and plain stuff to eat with the sauce and veggies under the clams. The clams were a big portion compared to other Japanese izakaya. The pork enoki skewer was my favorite. read more
2 years ago
Cute hidden restaurant. It's very festive and decorated with Japanese lanterns and anime posters. Lively atmosphere, good food, beautiful looking drinks and excellent service. Fun place to hang out with friends. Favorite dish was the grilled squid (didn't get photo). read more
Delighted to have such an authentic Izakaya open nearby! We've been hunting for yakitori with yuzu koshu for more than a decade! Can't find it outside of Japan until now. The food was delicious. We loved all the skewers, okinomiyaki and karate. Great beers + sake flights means we'll be regulars read more
2 years ago
It was around 2pm on Saturday. Walked upstairs, we sat by the window, quiet and cosy. Dragonfruit cocktail is pretty and delicious. Kimchi and pork hotpot is so yummy and big portion, shared with my daughter. Had skewered beef with mushroom, skewered pork belly( my favorite), skewered shrimp. My husband had beef udon noodle. All were tasty. Our waitress was very attentive and sweet. We got free mochi ice cream on house. I love the ceiling lights with small cute figures inside. read more
We came here to try the happy hour. It wasn't easy to find any reviews on this place because they don't have a yelp account so I added the business. I was surprised because they said they have been here for 2 years. The cocktails and yakitori are 20% off from Tuesday to Sunday from 4-7pm. Yes that's right happy hour on the weekend. We started with the to yuzu cocktail which was delicious and dangerously easy to drink. We also had the coco sake jito and dragon fruit delight. All were delicious. We then had an assortment of yakitori. All were delicious but my faves were the short rib, chicken with yuzu, and eggplant. The service was excellent. I will definitely come back!! read more
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Neat spot for skewers and sake tucked away upstairs of Tamashi Ramen. Limited seating but the grilled food comes fast and piping hot. Loved the chicken gizzard, pork belly, shishito peppers and eggplant. Chicken karage and fried oyster were solid too. Pair with a double shot sake and you'll have a great time with friends! read more
2 years ago
An excellent izakaya in Bayside! We had the tako wasabi, takoyaki, beef and seafood nabe, as well as several yakitori skewers. The tako wasabi was fresh and generously portioned and the wasabi definitely shined through. The takoyaki was hot off of the griddle and tasted great--large chunks of octopus and tons of bonito flakes. The beef and seafood nabe were excellent in their own way. The beef nabe broth had a very subtle, smoky flavor that enhanced the meat and vegetables, while the seafood nabe had tons of shrimp, octopus, clams, squid and a rich broth. There was so much seafood that I couldn't finish it all! The yakitori was perfectly grilled and wonderfully presented. There were unique combinations such as pork belly-wrapped mochi, and chicken thigh with yuzu sauce. Our server, Sana, was excellent, constantly checking in on us and making sure we had tea and whatever foods we needed. We came around 10:30pm on a Monday night, so the restaurant wasn't too busy (there's also limited seating. I loved the decor of the restaurant, tons of One Piece posters and lanterns hanging from the ceiling, leading to an intimate and comfortable atmosphere. The restroom was very clean, spacious, and well maintained. The meal was topped off with 2 pieces of vanilla ice cream mochi, which was soft and not frozen solid. I will definitely come back and keep this place in mind as a late night option in Bayside! Next time around I would like to sample the extensive sake selection that they have. read more
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