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    Kitaro

    3.3 (179 reviews)
    ModerateSushi Bars, Japanese
    Open 11:30 am - 10:00 pm

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    KITARO ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Quiet
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Squid, Salmon Belly, Tuna Sashimi. Shrimp Tempura Roll, Alaska Roll, and Salmon Skin Roll

    My4G and the Black Dragon roll were my favorite, the salmon belly always exceptional!

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    Jane D.

    During the pandemic when we lived in a tiny, rural town with all of one stoplight, we gained a new appreciation for neighborhood sushi joints like Kitaro, which we once took for granted. If I approach this analysis with snobbery... the comparison that a prior reviewer made to Takeda is preposterous. Kitaro and Takeda are in two very different arenas of play. Takeda is traditional, Edomae style, seasonal, Michelin-quality -- very much a special occasion restaurant. Kitaro is an inexpensive, Americanized, neighborhood sushi joint, good for a quick dinner or lunch. The level of quality is very different. That said, Kitaro doesn't do badly in its own swim lane. We personally like the quality of fish at comparably priced Miyako better, and the lighter / better blotted tempura and katsu there, but.... Kitaro happens to serve and deliver party platters that have a greater array of (mostly very Americanized) maki that our kids and their friends will eat. (Party Platter A includes 14 rolls: avocado / asparagus / cucumber roll, California, salmon, Alaska, eel avocado, shrimp tempura, peanut avocado, tuna, salmon mango, vegetable tempura (sweet potato), spicy crunchy shrimp, white tuna avocado, yellowtail scallion, and tuna avocado). It's a good way to feed a crowd of blossoming sushi aficionados. There's good variety. The sushi rice is well made, the fish is good enough. I personally do not enjoy Americanized sushi -- or I guess non-Edomae sushi in general, usually (e.g. spicy crunchy rolls, rolls that include cream cheese, mayonnaise, tempura, kani, salmon, etc...). But for the large contingent of folks who do, the quality to price ratio at Kitaro will probably make you happy. We are ultimately glad and extremely grateful to have Kitaro in our neighborhood!

    Sushi for 2
    Nick P.

    One of our favorite sushi places in the city! Always easy to get a table and the sushi is very fresh. Great deal too

    Clear broth soup, shrimp tempura roll, spicy crab roll and a California roll.
    Toshi K.

    This is a little "hole-in-the-wall" spot that was very charming. Sushi was very good and quite reasonable (3 rolls for $17). Staff was not very talkative but attentive. Will definitely come here again.

    Katie B.

    My husband and I love going to this place. We've been several times now and it never misses. Whether we get simple rolls or the special rolls, it has always hit the spot and for an affordable price too.

    Lunch Special Menu, ends at 4:30PM everyday
    Raymond L.

    More like a 4-star place but want to help them out and they are a Mom and Pop. It's a decent spot if you know what you are coming in for. Salmon Rolls are my favorite, Tuna is good too. (Honorable mention to Salmon Special and Toro Roll) They slice big pieces here. Quick Tips: $2 Miso Soup hits the spot $1 Hot Tea has a hint of toasted seaweed flavor $10 Large Hot House Sake is a deal, can share for 2 (or 1 if you're like me) $7 Salmon, Tuna, or Cali Rolls Lunch Special is until 4:30 PM, 7 days a week Downside, place is a bit understaffed, so recommend getting as much of your order together as possible. (Lots of Grubhub/delivery orders also flow in) Good neighborhood spot to hang with friends that is friendly to your wallet as well. Manage expectations and you'll have a good time. (Sorry, it's not Nobu)

    Underrated Sushi Gem. Fresh fish, great quality, and never too crowded. Totally underrated. One of my go-to spots when I want something consistently excellent.

    Justean D.

    Found this gem on a random night and so glad I did! Music was nice and so was the ambiance. I got the miso soup, gyoza, spicy salmon roll and spicy tuna roll and it was delicious! The chef also sprinkled a little cayenne pepper I believe and it made it even more delish. Staff was very nice and attentive. The chef was very very sweet.

    At every table- sauce, sanitizer and hooks!
    Emerald L.

    Stopped by during lunch break with family from fabulous exhibit at the children's museum nearby. Cozy atmosphere with rustic music and beautiful decor. Lots of hooks to hang bags and jackets! Hand sanitizer at every table. Chardonnay on point. Awaiting food.:)

    Yellowtail Jalapeno
    Snowboard P P.

    Kitaro is Great sushi restaurant, it has been my go to spot for years due to its fresh fish and lunch specials.

    Shrimp Tempura roll and Crunch Spicy Salmon Roll
    Jonathan C.

    I stopped by here for lunch, and had their shrimp tempura roll and their spicy salmon roll. Both were delicious and tasted really fresh! The miso soup that came with the lunch was hot and filled with just the right amount of tofu and seaweed.

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    Solid, reliable Japanese on the UWS. The lunch specials are a great value. Been going here for years and realized I never wrote a review.

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    Some of the best sushi anywhere. Fair pricing, casual enough to be relaxing, nice enough for a date night.

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    They don't pick up the phone and hung up on me when I called bc I m waiting on my order . The staff there is always so rude ?!

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    Blackbeard Ramen - Blackbeard Ramen

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    4.3(636 reviews)
    2.7 mi
    $$

    - Tiny establishment with a very small parking lot shared with another restaurant; seating is…read moreextremely limited, so expect a wait during peak times - Visited on a sub-freezing Saturday night, and the indoor heating struggled to keep up; despite multiple space heaters, the dining area remained uncomfortably cold - Unfortunately, the service reflected the temperature of the room--efficient but lacking warmth and friendliness - The pork buns were generously filled and flavorful, though the meat was quite dry; the ramen orders, however, were satisfying with excellent flavor and solid portion sizes - Overall, the food earns 4 stars, but the service and inadequate heating brought the experience down to 3 stars

    THE GOOD ----------------…read more+ Really, really, reallllllly good ramen and food (and just as good as our 1st time 4 years ago!) ++++ Pork Buns - Each order comes with 1 bun, so you can order 1 at a time. Pork was shredded and a little dry, but the Japanese mayo and other ingredients made it very good. ++++ Green Curry Ramen - EXCELLENT curry flavor, but it wasn't too strong. Ramen was cooked perfectly and plenty of ingredients inside, including 2 slices of cha siu and a half of a soft boiled egg. ++++ Blackbeard Ramen - Also fantastic broth flavor too and same comment as above regarding their ramen. ++++ Kids Tonkotsu Ramen - At just $7, this is a steal for a kids ramen. There was 1 piece of cha siu in it, but it was excellent for a kids bowl. + Food comes out fairly quickly. + Private parking lot, but it was packed on an early Saturday evening. THE NOT SO GOOD ---------------------------- - Service was a little disappointing. ---- One (young) waitress seemed very inpatient and was a bit flustered throughout the evening. Didn't appreciate her lack of cordialness. - Interior is tight. ---- There are only 5 tables in the restaurant and all of them can accommodate 2-4 people, MAX. There is also counter seating too for about 4-5 people. - It was freeezing inside when we came in on a frigid January Saturday evening, so keep your jacket on! MIXED THOUGHTS --------------------------- = Nada. RANDOM OBSERVATIONS -------------------------------------- = We arrived at about 5:45 PM on a January Saturday evening and snagged the last available table. Turnover is relatively quick here though because all people are eating is ramen, but there was a large party of about 8 people waiting a good 15-25 minutes after we were seated.

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    Sazanami Hamba-Gu - HAMBA-GU

    Sazanami Hamba-Gu

    4.3(36 reviews)
    3.1 mi
    $$

    Strangely enough I missed trying this dish on a trip to Tokyo last year…read more I had it on the list to try but didn't get a chance given all the foodie items I had on my list. While I can't vouch for authenticity but I can vouch for a delicious bite. Sazanami Hamba-Gu is notable for their Japanese Hamburger Steak, which is a hamburger without the bun, a very popular dish in Japan. Their version was served on a platter with rice, vegetables, miso soup, and chawanmushi. The patty itself was very juicy and tender and noted on the menu as a beef and pork combination. I included some addons which made my entree far more pricer. The fried egg was a good call while the double cheese probably wasn't necessary. I got the recommended red wine demi-glacé and another with the soy onion. The red wine was better in my opinion. Also got a tonkatsu to share and while the breading was very good the pork was a little drier than other ones I've had. I'd skip the tonkatsu and stick with the Hambu-gu as that was definitely more notable. Service was friendly but the entree does take time to prepare. I'd say think twice if you are in a hurry.

    Solid hambagu spot. Had this place recommended to us by a few people so gave it a shot. Walked in…read morewere able to sit almost right away on a weekday dinner. It was busy but there were a few seats here and there. Service was friendly though on the minimal side - came once to get order and then to take our trays when done. Food itself was good. We ordered hambagu and tonkatsu both of which were cooked well with good texture for the hambagu and good crisp for the pork cutlet. Ambiance is casual - not too big of a spot but didn't feel crowded. It's BYOB and parking can be an adventure on River Road so something to note.

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    Sazanami Hamba-Gu - Hamba-gu original (beef & pork) with chimichurri sauce and added an egg topping

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    Hamba-gu original (beef & pork) with chimichurri sauce and added an egg topping

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