Wonderful fusion food with great service. Quiet, intimate setting which I Highly recommend.read more

Food: 4/5 Service: 5/5…read more Ambiance: 4/5 The service here was phenomenal, but the food experience was mixed. Market Oysters - 3.75/5: Good overall, but a bit fishy if you don't add enough lime Calamari - 2.75/5: Looked amazing, but the batter tasted old and made the whole dish feel off. The potatoes on the side weren't great either Ceviche Minka Nikkei - 4.5/5: loved this!! super flavorful and easily one of the highlights Hokkaido Scallop Crudo - 4.25/5: Fresh and tasty, but a little too heavy on the onions for my preference Paella - 4.25/5: My partner loved it, good seafood to rice ratio and well cooked. For me, it had too much cilantro, and the portion was on the smaller side Skirt Steak - 4.75/5: My favorite dish of the night. Perfectly cooked steak, delicious flavor, great mashed potatoes, and the Shanghai veggie were nicely charred

- 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.

Great food, solid service, nice atmosphere, and just an overall pleasant experience. If you're in…read morethe area definitely worth a stop.

This place was great!…read more We love sushi, and we are so glad we found this spot. I was in the area and was looking for a good spot for dinner. I'm so glad I found this restaurant. We were seated in the back private room because the front room was packed. We watched them make all of the rolls, as we were right at the sushi bar, where all of the food was being made. We had bang bang sushi, edamame and I had their orange blossom roll. This was the freshest sushi I've ever had. It was amazing. We'll definitely be back!

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.

This is a highly recommended sushi restaurant…read more The fish is very fresh, and the rice is perfectly sized. It tastes almost the same as the sushi I had in Japan. The service is also very attentive. I will definitely come back again.

Another great dinner at Mirak…read more We had sushi & sashimi combo for two ($140) which comes with salad, miso soup, and a special roll. If you love sushi & sashimi without the typical Korean style table full of appetizers, this is THE place. I usually go right for the sushi and sashimi and not a fan of whole variety of appetizers, so yes, we are regulars here and it's BYOB !!! The combo for two can actually satisfy three people and it definitely is more than enough for two. Worth the $140. They also have Korean food from the menu, so I have seen many Asians having sushi and sashimi, and kids having typical Korean dishes. You won't regret it !!!!

I have always seen this small sushi restaurant but have never walked in. From the outside might…read morelook closed, but inside has a sushi bar and a few tables. Feels like a nice homey local place. They have a good lunch special menu and im sure everything else has similar flavor. I went with the lunch box and my favorite part was the tempura. Everything else was averagely good and good for the price i thought. The sushi was good and tasted fresh. No complaints.

Pretty good sushi spot located in the middle of Cliffside Park. I've been ordering from here for…read moreyears and the sushi is always consistent and fresh. Only complaint is they don't have a website to order from; either their own or any of the 3rd party sites. I have to call it in every time.

My go-to sushi spot! Always delicious and affordable :) The staff are also very polite! It sucks…read morethat they don't do delivery/uber eats, but they're so worth it and I hit a trip every time. It does get very busy so if you're picking up, call 20 minutes in advance.The fish is always fresh and if you're asking for spicy mayo it isn't a tiny container like some other places give!

Place was a bit of a letdown overall…read more Wasn't aware this was an AYCE place, I believe it wasn't prior. Place looks really nice outside but looks comparatively run down inside. Main complaints are the no sashimi and free water/tea. As per all AYCE, you should charge for leftover food. However, they stat also on the menu they'll charge if there is an excess of wasted appetizers and rice. There are no options on the AYCE menu for the sushi without rice. All your sushi needed to come in a roll or paired with rice. Seems a bit unfair. No water or drinks available without charge. Only had tea and water bottles that were 2-3$ each. Sushi was fine but it's more in the middle of the pack in price in the area for AYCE sushi, not including the price of drinks. In addition, the fact I can't just order fish without rice is a major letdown.

Mitsuwa Marketplace is a huge complex with a variety of Japanese vendors offering food,…read moremerchandise, and a large grocery market. There's also a sizable food court where you can grab a variety of Japanese dishes and sit at communal tables to eat. When I visited, the grocery store had food samplings throughout, which made browsing even more fun. The produce and seafood sections had some particularly unique offerings you don't normally see in typical supermarkets. There are also aisles for beer, sake, wine, and other alcohol. Self-checkout was easy, and while the place can get insanely busy overall, it's a really fun place to explore if you visit during off-peak times.

Had the rice balls, tried the miso soup combo and it was really worth it. It's not anything huge,…read morebut it satisfies the soup need. The chicken bomb rice bomb was, meh. There wasn't a lot of chicken, I felt like I had more peanuts and bits of chicken. The sauce was pretty good and it the rice was fresh. Get the salmon or the mushroom one, not the chicken one. The employees were helpful and super nice. Didn't feel rushed.

Sushi by Sea is a speakeasy concept with a secret password for entrance, and a down low address but…read morehonestly it doesn't need the gimmick. This restaurant is so outstanding that it shines all on its own. Located on a very unglamorous busy avenue, you would never expect a Michelin quality meal awaits. But once inside, you fall down the rabbit hole into what feels like a private party that you were lucky enough to score a invite. Everyone sits at the 10 seat counter, and the chef/master of ceremonies is at the center. The chef and staff chat with all the diners, and establish a warm atmosphere. Then begins the show. The chef prepares and delivers 17 courses that are of the absolute highest quality and skill. Every dish was stunning. I dare you to show me a better omakase dining experience in NYC, where it would be triple the price. I left here feeling like I had just woken from a dream. Definitely my favorite dining experience in several years.

My favorite omakase. Chef is super generous and friendly. Really good ingredients. Amazing staff…read moretoo!

- Vendor located inside Mitsuwa serving a variety of tempura and soba dishes; moderately busy on a…read moreSaturday evening around 7p--food court was still fairly lively; vendor stall appeared clean and organized; large menu with photos displayed next to the ordering counter made it easy to browse - Service was excellent--staff were friendly, patient, and very accommodating; we had an issue with a voucher not working properly and they were extremely helpful in resolving it with management - Food was very good overall: the tempura sashimi set included one large piece of fish, two shrimp, seaweed, broccoli, pumpkin, and string beans--the tempura arrived hot, crispy, and fresh without feeling too greasy; the sashimi portions were on the thinner side and could have been a bit fresher; only thing missing was a soft boiled egg--would've been nice to have it included with the set - Overall, a filling and satisfying meal, especially if you're craving fried Japanese comfort food--definitely best enjoyed fresh, since the tempura loses its crispness once it cools down

THE FOOD ----------------…read more= Edomae Plate - Mix of tempura was just OK. Anago, 2 shrimps, seaweed, green veggies, squid and sweet potato were unfortunately no longer super crispy by the time I took them to my table and put my chompers on them. Plate included white rice and a verrry soft boiled egg. = Menu is relatively simple and consist of variations of different tempura options. THE SERVICE ------------------- = Took a little time for my order to be ready since they were pretty busy on the Saturday evening that I visited. THE SURROUNDINGS ------------------------------- + Hannosuke is part of the group of vendors inside of Mitsuwa Marketplace. RANDOM OBSERVATIONS ------------------------------------- + Nada.