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    Ogawa

    3.7 (96 reviews)
    ModerateJapanese, Sushi Bars
    Closed 5:00 pm - 9:30 PM

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    Best sushi ever! Truly my fav in NYC. And the best people!! Love everything on the menu

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    Emma M.

    I came to Ogawa with a friend from school last week and ordered the Philadelphia roll, a piece of tomago sushi, a salmon roll, and a spicy tuna roll. The food was delicious and I enjoyed every bite. I even loved the wasabi and almost finished it which I almost never do. I also appreciated the fact that they had outdoor seating and provided a shot of sake on the house. The food was amazing, and I loved the dining experience. The food came quickly and the waiter was awesome. I loved how accommodating they were. This is my favorite sushi restaurant in the NYU Washington Square park area. I am beyond happy.

    2. California Roll 13. Spicy White Tuna Roll with Crunch
    Cecelia L.

    Delicious, fresh, pretty speedy service for a party of 6! Definitely recommend if you're in the area or live near by for fresh delicious sushi!

    2. Crispy Rice with Spicy Tuna

    Favorite sushi in NYC. I crave it all the time. It's also BYOB which some people might dislike but I love it because we just bring our favorite bottle of wine and the bill isn't full of overpriced mediocre wine! The crispy rice is incredible and every single sushi roll I've had is A+. I literally go once a week. They are the sweetest people too and host private parties inside a lot!! Couldn't say better things and have never waited for a table once!

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    Bamboo P.

    I had two perfect little sushi lunches here in the past three weeks so I'm surprised to see Ogawa's present standing on Yelp. I got the ($13.50) sushi lunch special the first time I came, and it was fantastic. The colorful array of fish was extremely fresh and flavorful and the portion was on the large side. It came with miso soup, and everything was delivered with lightening speed, which I really appreciated as this was a lunch break meal. The restaurant is small, but usually a few people away from empty on weekdays at lunch. You'll experience understated ambiance with comforting casual vibes. I returned during another lunch break and had the ($11) two roll special for which I selected an avocado roll and spicy tuna roll. More perfection. Highly recommended!

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    wolf l.

    Have never actually eaten in the restaurant, but have had home delivery loads of times. The quality and freshness of the sushi and rolls is top notch! The delivery is super fast, the price is reasonable. Highly recommended!

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    Went here for a friends birthday. Food was amazing and they workers were super sweet!

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    Small family run Japanese restaurant with yummy food and lovely service. Simple and intimate. Enjoyed being there.

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    Obsessed with this place!! Family run delicious and affordable !!! I'll be back again and again and again

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    The lunch bento is a great deal and the owners are super nice. The amount of food for the price point is great and the quality is decent.

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    Sanyuu West

    Sanyuu West

    4.4
    (165 reviews)
    1.1 mi
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    price - $87 per person pre tax…read more food - 5/5 service - 5/5 ambiance - 5/5 I got the chance to try out Sanyuu West for my birthday and I had such an amazing time! from the moment I stepped into the restaurant, the waiters were super sweet and attentive to my friend and I. the courses kept coming out and each piece was super tender and bursting with flavor! my favorite was definitely the uni, toro, and wagyu on milk bread course! I love how the flavors mix so well together, I felt like I was in heaven! the service was amazing, like the never left my water cup empty!!! (props to them) the ambiance inside was also super calm and vibey. overall, I had such an amazing time and I would love to go again soon

    Came for takeout and got the Salmon Set which includes 8 huuuuge salmon nigiri for $30. You'll…read moredefinitely want to share this one. The slices aren't thin, delicate, and melt-in-your-mouth as one usually gets in a sit down; they are extra thick, and I had to really bite down on some of the pieces. The rice was nicely seasoned and was cooked well + portions are also big to match those thiccccc salmon slices. To be honest, I was getting a little nauseated after 5 pieces, haha~ They were definitely delicious but I'd probably just eat 3 or 4 pieces and share with a friend! It was easy to text the number on the website and coordinate a pickup time, and the staff was friendly when I arrived. The restaurant is a little hard to find as the windows are blinded and the sign is a piece of paper on the door.

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    Izakaya MEW

    4.3
    (3.3k reviews)
    1.6 mi
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    There's a reason why people have willpower for the hours-long wait here on weekends. There are many…read morerestaurants with lines that I can't say are worth waiting on, but this restaurant is worth every minute and every ounce of energy left for the wait. I've taken a lot of friends here over the course of 10 years, and without fail, every one of them has walked out mindblown--and why wouldn't they?! The wait times have gotten better over the years (probably because people are waiting for the restaurant next door), but the food and drinks here are still top-notch. Staff is always great, and they all work so efficiently. I am generally a fan of izakayas, but there are very few that offer plates that are designed to be shareable, and this is one of the reasons the food here is so enjoyable in a small group setting. I am obviously biased and think they can do no wrong, but some of my staples that have stood the test of time: Kimchi cream udon, avocado tofu salad, salmon sashimi tacos, and the kani cream croquettes. I was so excited when they opened an outpost in Flushing years ago, but sadly it shuttered during COVID. It is definitely small and there is always going to be a wait, so don't be those people who come in with a huge group during prime time because they like to move (getting customers in and out) very fast.

    I've been coming to Izakaya Mew for years and it's still great! The food is solid and the ambiance…read moreis that of a casual bar/izakaya. It can be a little tricky to find as it has a small door on the street level and is located down a flight of stairs on 35th. They have a variety of drinks such as frozen kirin beer and Japanese inspired cocktails. For food, they have a large variety of Japanese classics from sushi, skewers, fried dishes, and noodles/rice. My favorites here are the Omu Soba which has some tasty noodles inside and the salmon don which has some sashimi and sauce over rice!

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