It's not like I need an excuse to go to Wegmans but when I learned that Next Door by Wegmans was a…read moresushi restaurant, it became my impromptu dinner plans. The interior of the restaurant was sleek and intimate which made it the perfect backdrop while I watched my sushi being made fresh in front of me. I loved the fact that the fish for the sushi is flown in directly from the famous fish market in Japan. I had the Duck Foie Gras Terribe topped with grape jelly and Brioche Toast (no longer on the menu) and the Spicy Tuna w/ cucumber, jalapeno and spicy miso The service was prompt and the waiter was very knowledgeable about the menu.

I never thought I'd head to a grocery store for high-end sushi, but Next Door by Wegmans at Astor…read morePlace is the real deal. This isn't "supermarket sushi" by any stretch--it's a polished, full-service Japanese restaurant that can easily hold its own against some of the city's dedicated sushi spots. The Space: Sleek, moody, and tucked away on the street level of the massive Astor Place location, the restaurant feels completely removed from the surrounding grocery aisles. It's intimate and thoughtfully designed, large (artificial) trees, an open kitchen and sushi bar that bring great energy to the room. Service was attentive and professional without ever feeling intrusive. The Food: Outstanding from start to finish. I opted for the Chef's Tasting Menu, and it delivered a beautifully paced, multi-course experience that showcased both precision and creativity. Every dish felt intentional, fresh, and expertly executed. They have a full bar, I chose to have a glass shochu. Pro-Tip: Show up for their "Golden Hour" (4:00 PM - 5:00 PM). They have some great deals on small bites and cocktails that make for a perfect pre-dinner stop. Bottom line: A surprising and seriously impressive sushi experience in an unexpected location--well worth seeking out.

Good value and flavorful omakase with full cocktail bar…read more The salmon and tuna truffle are easily the top pieces followed by the Hokkaido scallop. I highly recommend making a reservation since it tends to fill up. Nice atmosphere and friendly staff as well.

LOVE this spot. Did the omakase and it's a TON of food for the price, especially compared to other…read moreomakase spots I've been to. The sushi chefs are fantastic, every dish is gorgeous, and the pacing was just right (not rushed, and not one plate slammed down on top of the last). I came in starving, left stuffed, and STILL ordered a few a la carte items because it was that good. Get the champagne.

Service, friendly wait staff but food is expensive and was very loud were my only negativesg7read more

A trip straight into a luxurious boat, a glamorous day at sea…read more The décor spoke to me on another level as it wasn't the very classic nautical navy blue and white with an anchor LOL it was vibrant and woody. They have everything you need to have a great time at a seafood forward restaurant, and the looks absolutely don't fall short. The food was genuinely unforgettable. I was last here in January and my girliepop & I have not stopped ranting and raving about it. We had Lychee Martinis & Prosecco to drink. Both very classic offerings and always desirable. The deviled eggs were something so special. The fried oyster deviled egg was just such a stunner, I did also like the caviar topped one, but that fried oyster combined with the egg was large and in charge. We also had a raw platter with some lovely fresh oysters and jumbo shrimp. For me, a marker of any good seafood restaurant is their raw selection and they did not disappoint. We also had their unique Kale Caesar salad that came topped with parmesan crisp and a jammy egg, truly all the things I love from a great Caesar (extra anchovy for me!). Alongside their Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice, which was the best one I've had yet on my adventures around the city. We had a lot more eating to do that day, so we stopped there on the food, but somehow, they were tipped off that we were there in celebration of my birthday (Actually December 24th but that holiday calendar is ferocious) they included the cutest chocolate placard on our Deep-Dish Cookie. Which not only warmed my heart but also tickled my fancy LOL, I am not a cake person but a deep-dish cookie!? They won my heart all over again with that. Lure was pricey to be fair, but I wouldn't call it outlandish for the experience, I look forward to my next visit. Shoutout to my server, I believe their name was Nick and they were also a Capricorn! Super sweet person and made the experience ever the more pleasant.

I actually only visited the snack shack area right outside the restaurant, and it was a wonderful…read moreexperience! You can access this to-go counter from right inside Chelsea Market. We were parched and had to try the yuzu lemonade and ordered the fried chicken bites as well. Most people were in line for onigiri! If you do order the fried chicken, they're making it fresh in the kitchen, so you'll need to wait a few minutes (worth). But if you want a true grab-and-go, definitely opt in for their diverse selection of onigiri! The staff was very friendly as well!

A hard to miss restaurant that splits up a space with N Between so it would be easy to miss if you…read moredon't pay attention. I got there a little earlier than noon so I sat at the table in chelsea market to wait for it to open (their entrance is inside the Chelsea market). As soon as they opened, we were greeted by their friendly servers who seated us right away. I ordered their 5-piece hand roll set, which included scallop, lobster, tuna, yellowtail, and unagi. The quality of the fish was fresh, and that was definitely the highlight of the meal. However, the overall experience fell a bit short for me. Some of the nori wasn't crispy enough, making the hand rolls difficult to bite through cleanly. I also wish the rolls were wrapped with an extra strip of nori around the bottom instead of leaving both ends open. As soon as I took a bite, the rice started falling out the other end, making the whole experience much messier than it needed to be. Another downside was that a few of the hand rolls contained spicy sauces or ingredients, but this wasn't indicated on the menu. Since I'm not a fan of spicy food, it would have been helpful to know that beforehand. Finally, the unagi was my least favorite of the five as it lacked the rich, savory flavor I was expecting. Overall, the fresh fish is worth mentioning, but the execution and menu descriptions could use some improvement to make the hand rolls more enjoyable.

We came to Bondi Sushi for a weekday birthday dinner, and it turned out to be a great choice for…read morethe occasion. Sitting at the sushi bar made the experience even more enjoyable, as we could watch the chefs prepare everything fresh to order. Service was quick. We started with a Spicy Yuzu Margarita and a Lychee Martini, both of which paired well with the meal. They also brought out a complimentary grilled asparagus appetizer, which was a nice surprise and quite tasty. We ordered a mix of vegetarian and shrimp rolls, salmon sashimi, and the Cauliflower Tempura. The sushi was fresh, flavorful, and the portion sizes were generous enough to share. The only dish that didn't quite stand out was the Cauliflower Tempura. It wasn't bad, but compared to the sushi, it was underwhelming. I'd stick to the sushi the next time. The prices are on the higher side, but the quality of the food, generous portions, and the overall experience made it worth it. If you're looking for a good sushi spot for a casual celebration or a nice dinner out, Bondi Sushi is definitely worth a try.

I came here on a Wednesday with a coworker at 12pm. We were the first customers there and sat down…read moreimmediately at the bar. They have a great lunch special for $40 EDAMAME SASHIMI SAMPLER (King Salmon & Yellowtail With Japanese Dressing And Sesame) NIGIRI FLIGHT OF 6 (Salmon, Lean Tuna & Yellowtail) CHOICE OF 2 HANDROLLS The service was exceptionally quick and the chef was good about timing our food based on how quickly or slowly we were eating! This is definitely a good spot for a quick, efficient working lunch with coworkers, clients, etc.

If you are a seafood lover this is your spot. The oysters were high quality…read more If you are interested and contemplating, definitely get the clam bake. It was the highlight of the night and included shrimp, clam, mussels, lobster, crab, corn, and potatoes - all in a savory garlicky sauce. We got the fries too and dipped it in the clam bake sauce. Great spot for date night! Ps if you like a dirty martini definitely try it here.

Came here again since it's by the office! This time we had a group of 12. The drinks came out a…read morelittle slow but food came out at good cadence. We got dessert this time and got peach/blueberry cobbler and panna cotta. I enjoyed the cobbler! There not enough ice cream for the cobbler though. Service was great, servers were so attentive and constantly filling up our waters. Shoutout to Angie!

We made our reservation at 6:15 pm which I think is the perfect time to sit down have a…read moreconversation and order some food before the and comes on at around 7pm. The food is more Thai than Japanese. We got sweet potato tempura, salmon green curry spaghetti, and crab fried rice. Ordered a pineapple cocktail and Thai tea as well. The crab fried rice was not as good as we were expecting (hyped up by Google reviews) the tempura was good and the salmon pasta was something new I've never seen. Our server was pretty nice and the band was great. Overall a great time! I would recommend bringing some loops ear plugs if you have sensitive ears since it's a small space you'll be sitting quite close to the band.

a jazz club with no line and no cover fee next to tomi jazz!…read more both dishes were great and ambience was amazing!

We had an incredible dinner here. We ordered the tare tare, scallops, oysters, moo ping, and the…read morekhao soi and all dishes were great. My favorite was the scallops but the moo ping was a close second. Service was impeccable and the space was beautiful. It was a perfect place to do a date night!

4.5 stars. Dahla is an exciting new Thai concept that is bold, sophisticated, and creative. Though…read moreI've had plenty of Thai food in my life, I haven't had it in a fine dining format, so Dahla was both familiar and totally new for me. The menus are incredibly diverse (though I can sadly only speak to the food in this review which truly feels blasphemous coming from a cocktail enthusiast like me) and the food is presented beautifully. It is abundantly clear from the aesthetic of both the food and the decor that there is a meticulous attention to detail that is downright impressive. Came here at 7:30pm as a party of 2 on a Wednesday night. I got here a few minutes before my friend so the hostess sat me at one of the smaller booth tables by the bar while I waited. I honestly liked this table more than where we were ultimately seated, which was in a back room that has just a handful of tables and is less vibey than the main space. The decor is chic, some aspects more minimalist and streamline with floral accents throughout that gives it a bit more intrigue. As I mentioned, I didn't try the cocktails and I need to just process the immense FOMO on my own. I had already decided I wasn't drinking during this dinner so it is my own fault for choosing a place with such a painfully enticing cocktail menu that the world seems to rave about. Now that you've gotten a window in to my emotional anguish, onto the food... We ended up ordering oysters and two entree-sized dishes which was not quite enough food. That said, our server said we chose some of the smaller/lighter dishes, so I think it depends on what you go for. I was with a small-appetited (an adjective I just made up) individual so I didn't want to push too much on other dishes. Everything we got was excellent so the only thing I'd change about the spread was adding another plate or two. Eats, below: Oysters w/ greem chili nam jim, Thai chili jam, crispy shallots These were so fun. A little bit of a kick and some texture added from the shallots made these a delicate but flavor, unique and memorable dish. Khluk Kapi: charred octopus, shrimp paste riceberry, green apple, sweet thai sausage My only issues is that I wanted more of the octopus! The dish was overall well-balanced but I ultimately found myself wanting more of the proteins an less of the riceberry despite the fact that the riceberry was also fantastic -- definitely more of a personal preference thing. Lhon Golden Sea Bream w/ tamarind-coconut cream sauce, trout roe Super delicious, definitely on the smaller side for an entree and served in an interesting way. The plate was just the piece of fish surrounded by all of the broth, and then served with a side of lettuce cups in a separate bowl with which to scoop up sauce. Made the presentation a bit odd but maybe this is more typical than I realize and it's only a first for me. Service was overall very efficient except when we wanted to pay -- one con of being stowed away in the back room. But otherwise, no complaints.