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4.5 (13 reviews)
Open 5:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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Pinhwa S.

Rei is an absolute 10/10 hidden gem in Soho. This 20-seat, Tokyo-style sanctuary offers a level of authenticity and intimacy that is rare in NYC. We opted for the $150 set menu and added a few à la carte items to share. Highlights from the set menu included the Japanese-style pudding with uni and caviar, the seasonal sashimi, and the grilled Miyazaki wagyu The mini ramen was a standout with its creamy soya broth and perfectly al dente noodles. Don't miss the seared wagyu yukke with uni and ikura from the à la carte menu--it's a literal need. We also loved the beef tongue tempura and the unagi don. A major plus: this is a no-tipping restaurant, as tax and service fees are already built into the price. High-quality food and a completely seamless experience.

Janice C.

We are so excited to try this new authentic Japanese restaurant in Soho. We order the tasting menu which is delicious. We also order some appetizers on menu and we love it so much. We sit at the back of the counter and the chef is very friendly even he doesn't speak much English. I like the cozy warm vibes here just like Japan. It's truly a hidden gems in the neighborhood.

Duck breast and fried eggplant in dashi broth
Grace Y.

My friend wanted to go somewhere that accepted InKind and I happened to find this option on the app. They are fairly unknown and only opened two months ago but deserve a lot more attention! I would describe the cuisine as izakaya food. They have a huge menu of small and large dishes as well as a tasting menu option. Everything we had was great. My favorite dish was the duck breast with fried eggplant in dashi broth. We got 6 dishes and 1 drink and the bill came out to $143 total. The prices include gratuity. The man who runs the restaurant is Caucasion but speaks fluent Japanese and recently moved from Japan to the US. The chefs are Japanese. They clearly care a lot about their craft and do a great job! The service is also great and they are dog friendly.

Food - there is both a tasting menu and food ordered à la carte. I suggest trying the tasting menu followed by order a few items. My friend and I had the $120-tier tasting menu and each dish was great. Then there was the à la carte menu and O had the unagi which was fantastic. Service - chefs made the experience fun, were very welcoming and explaining what each dish amd how to best eat each dish. Vibes - small space but very cozy, great for dates or small group looking to have a delicious and intimate dining experience. Follow on IG @2chenzeats for more food-related content

Sashimi

Our dinner was soooo delicious! We shared 1 tasting menu and added 2 à la carte items as well. The flavors, quality, and presentation were fantastic. I loved the ramen, wagyu with wasabi salt, cabbage roll with wagyu, and chicken karaage. Inside had a cozy dark vibe. Truly a lovely dining experience and would highly recommend to anyone.

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