Amazing ambiance that food was not all that great. I feel like for the price it could be more of a wow factor. The ambiance makes up for it tho I guest read more

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From the tableside fresh wasabi to the insane attention to detail, every single bite felt like a full NYC dining experience. The bluefin? Unreal. The snow-aged sirloin? Melt-in-your-soul good. The A5 Wagyu sandos and nori tacos absolutely lived up to the hype. We also tried incredible sushi rolls and crispy chicken bites on sticks that I'm still thinking about. And the sake?? Next level. The ambiance, the service, the presentation...and if it comes out in a box, just know your life is about to change. Already dreaming about going back to NYC just for this meal. read more

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Had a great experience at Sake No Hana. The best appetizer by far was the spicy tuna tartare, and the bluefin tuna with ponzu was crack--so fresh and flavorful. We also tried the tacos (yellowtail, toro, and lobster). They were delicious and beautifully presented, though not my absolute favorite, still very good. For the main course, we ordered the ribeye with vegetable fried rice, and it was cooked to perfection. The flaky salt and accompanying sauce paired extremely well with the rice and elevated the dish. For dessert, we had the chocolate soufflé, which was also delicious. Overall, beautiful presentation, really good service, and amazing food. The only downside was that we had an 8:30 pm reservation and weren't seated until 9:00 pm, but it was Valentine's Day so it was understandable. read more

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I was super excited to snag a reservation for the Seirinkan pop-up the week of 2/22-2/28/26. The restaurant is located beneath the Moxy hotel and has a stunning interior. We had to wait about 10-15 minutes after our reservation time to be seated. While the pop-up was fun, the experience was extremely disappointing. The price of the pizzas were increased from $29 to $45 after the first night of the pop-up. There was also a limit to one pizza per two guests, but the couple next to us was able to order two pizzas (perhaps some kind of social influencer?). The way that the waiter spoke and interacted with them was also completely different and much more engaging than the way she interacted with us. I know the first night of the pop-up, the issue was a super long wait time for food. The event was marketed as chef Susumu Kakinuma hand-making each pizza himself which probably explains the long wait. To our surprise, our pizza came out minutes after the order. With the volume of pizzas coming from the kitchen, I highly doubt he was still making each pizza himself. The pizza itself was very good, although really runny so the center of the pizza was quite soggy and difficult to eat. The chicken wing robata was crispy and flavorful, but a bit on the saltier side. Overall, food was fine and it was interesting to try a slightly different style of pizza but completely not worth the price and one of the more disappointing meals I've had in the city. I've also emailed the manager regarding my disappointment in this entire experience. The regular menu looks pretty mediocre and overpriced for what you get. read more

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Came in for sake-ton and the space was transformed into sake tasting tables with good passed around . I really enjoyed various bites and everything was fresh and matcha cocktail was yummy . I appreciated the rice texture and seasoning of maki and nigiri. The karaage chicken was perfectly done nicely crunchy and piping hot . read more

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This isn't girlfriend and I favorite spot. The ambiance is very pleasing. The food is very fresh and savory and made with care and love, the drinks are perfect with it being not too strong and not too light with a perfect blend. The service was very nice our server had a big party to handle, so it could be a lil slow at times but so always made sure we were taken care of . Definitely coming back would recommend to everyone for business and date night, even birthdays. 9.5/10 read more

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We had reservations for 6 pm on a Saturday to celebrate our anniversary. Sake No Hana is located downstairs in the Moxy Hotel, and you see immediately that it is a stunning restaurant. Checking in took a few minutes since they open at 6, but I used that time to check in my coat (complimentary) and use the restroom. Upon seating, we were gifted a card acknowledging our anniversary. I was nervous about the service since it seemed like a hit or miss in the reviews, but our server, Michael, was so nice and incredibly helpful, making great suggestions for our dinner. For cocktails, we had the Awayuki icon, Ziggy Basara, Fruits Magazine Volume, and the Gyaru Girl (Spicy Marg), and all were fantastic! For food, we started with the hamachi crudo (10/10) and the spicy tuna tartare (8/10). We also got a salmon avocado roll, which came with this amazing ponzu citrus sauce on the side, and we were obsessed! Probably one of the best rolls I have had. And for entrees, we ordered the wafu carbonara with the wagyu, which was rich and creamy, and the filet mignon covered in this phenomenal garlic sauce. To finish off, we ordered the ube cheesecake for dessert, which I saw had bad reviews, but I personally loved it! And they topped it with a nice happy anniversary chocolate. Overall, we had such a great experience and would definitely come back. Would love to try out their happy hour menu as well. read more

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Celebrated my nieces birthday last night. This was my first time here. As soon as I walk up, a nice gentlemen greeted us and walked us to the stairs to walk downstairs. When I hit downstairs, I was immediately taken aback by the beautiful ambiance. The bar to my right and the dinner room to my left. The hostess greeted us and walked us to meet our table. It was a packed room. Busy Saturday night. My niece did the prefix and we were a party of 14. Can I tell you they never missed a beat. We had 4 people waiting on us. They got us all drinks right away and they kept them coming. I'm not a drinker and they had several mocktails to choose from. I decided on the Nozeco Spritz. This is what we had. All served family style. OMG! Starters: Smashed 'Mitsukoshi' Cucumber Salad Black Truffle Steak Tartare Black Truffle Spicy Tuna Tartare Chef's Selection of Sushi Meal: Ginza Chicken- foot included Wood Oven Roasted Branzino Filet Mignon Roasted Vegetables Green Vegetable Fried Rice Dessert: Chef's Selection of Assorted Sweets Now you know we had to try the Crown Melon, the King of Melons. I pre ordered it for my niece. It's worth every penny and the table presentation and the taste is priceless. Trust me. The entire group were unanimous with the night. A 10/10 hands down. My niece had 3 bags of leftovers, that's how much food they served. I will be back and check out the pics and videos. read more

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This restaurant is located in the lower level of the Moxy NYC Lower East Side hotel. The is a very classy restaurant with beautiful decorative Asian lantern lights. The music is there but not disturbing, just perfect level. The young lady tending bar on the first level is very knowledgeable regarding her menu. Sushi served here is very fresh and tasty. Sushi tacos (lobster and tuna) are recommended by me. The service would have to be rated Top notch for level of service and attentiveness. Any needs are taken care of promptly. Cozy and charming setting. It's a yes for me but if you want quality you got to pay quality not quantity prices. ;) read more

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First and foremost they accommodated us for 11pm dinner reservation which I outright appreciate. We ordered their $65 prefix dinner . I was pleasantly surprised at the number of vegetarian options. The food comes in small portions but the number of dishes are a lot so it's perfect portioning .We also ordered avocado roll which was excellent. The lighting is dim , very romantic vibe . The decor is extremely pleasing visually. read more

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I wanted to love this place but it is a little chaotic and not super accommodating for people with mobility problems. You have to walk down a flight of stairs like you are waking into a grand ballroom into first the waiting lounge with a small bar. We had to ask and justify why we wanted the elevator, even though it seemed like plenty of people were indeed using them. We were waiting for some friends to come and it wasn't until 45 mins in that the staff finally asked if we wanted to order any drinks or snacks while we waited for our friends. Once we were finally seated, our waiter was wonderful and super helpful - apparently you have to put in all of the dishes in at once so that took us a while for our big group since we were sharing. The food came out - it was generally beautifully plated and interesting - edamame in chili oil was actually one of the best things on the menu, the creamy noodles were pretty good. Sushi was decent. Drinks were ok but not very memorable. A few waiters came to our table, confused and in disarray, asking if we orders such and such, as they apparently weren't sure what tables their food belonged at - that was pretty awkward especially since it happened several times. read more

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A friend and I decided to line up before they opened for the bar special. Food was delicious. Drinks were strong! Not pictured were other plates. Service was quick and attentive. Ambiance is trendy and the decor is beautiful. I would definitely come back. read more

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It's a great elevated vibe for a nicer dining experience All the food was delicious! We got the salmon sushi roll, salmon temaki, and salmon nigiri- a lot of salmon lol. The fish tasted fresh and it was all pretty good. The star of the show was the Wafu Enara though. It's a truffle uni udon with wagyu beef- sooo good!! This was super flavorful and filling. The wagyu was also made really nicely. For dessert, we got the strawberry parfait which was also reallyyyy good!!! It's described as vanilla ice cream with strawberry crunch, which seemed pretty simple and plain. We initially ordered it because it's popular and for its presentation, but we were all so glad we got it. It was so delicious and tasted unique compared to other ice cream. The cream on top was really good and uniquely sweet, and the ice cream was really good with the frozen strawberries on the side, which is where the crunch comes from The ambiance was really nice, and our server was friendly and helpful. The only thing was it was pretty pricey, but it is part of the Tao group so it makes sense ig. That's just how nicer restaurants are so we were somewhat prepared for that. read more

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Came back to update the review to note that Leah was our server and she was phenomenal! She did a great job explaining the menu and kept our large group serviced the entire time. read more

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I've been wanting to come here for a while and I'm glad I finally did. This place definitely lived up to my expectations and was the perfect birthday dinner with my girls. Everything from the gorgeous atmosphere with the spiral staircase, the service, and food were phenomenal. Some stand out dishes were the spicy tuna tartare, A5 wagyu roll, king crab roll, A5 miyazaki tenderloin, and the chocolate layered crepe cake. You truly can't go wrong with your dining experience here, I look forward to coming back! read more

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Went here with a group of 5 and loved it. The room was beautiful and the service was amazing. The food was also spectacular. We started off with the Karaage Chicken, Crispy Tokyo Gyoza, and the Spicy Tuna Tartar. All three were amazing. We then shared the Toro Scallion Roll and it was also delicious. We shared mains and got the Nagasaki Noodle, Shortrib Yakimeshi, and Wafu Erara. You cannot go and not get the Wafu Erara it was unbelievable. Overall it was an amazing experience and would highly recommend. read more

Sake No Hana is home to a crazy happy hour deal. From 6-9pm, you can get a cocktail, an appetizer, and an entree for only $20! This is amazing considering how upscale this restaurant is. The lychee spritz is a very creative sweet drink with popping boba, and I also enjoyed the yuzu margarita. The nagoya chicken wing has a slightly sweet taste and is delicious. The hiroshima hand roll changes but the one we had was so good. The toro tartare comes with caviar, and the tuna was so fresh. The wagyu katsu sando was amazing, my favorite! The staff are extremely friendly. There are very limited happy hour seats, so be sure to snag a reservation or show up right at 6pm. Everything tasted delicious, but the portions are extremely small. Come for the upscale ambiance, not necessarily to get full haha. read more

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I came here with a friend for their HH! Their happy hour consist of a $20 deal which includes one drink, one small bite, and one large bite. My friend and I got different items so we can sample the menu! The drinks were decent and the small/larger bites were also good! I will say the portions are only meant to snack and aren't meant to fill you up... or at least my friend and I were still hungry. Nevertheless the quality of the bites were delicious! Ambience and service was great! The winding staircase is very visually appealing and not what I was expecting coming here! Would likely come back next time. read more

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I highly recommend Sake No Hana for happy hour! I came here a few days ago and took advantage of their happy hour deal. It's from 6-9pm at the bar and you can get a drink, small bite, and an appetizer for $20 which is very reasonable. The staff was nice and I appreciated that they always asked if we had any allergies and placing our orders. The restaurant had a nice ambiance but the seating is a bit tight, there was a party sat at the booth near the bar and we had to squeeze past each other anytime we had to run to the restroom. The wagyu katsu sando was my favorite and the Hiroshima handroll was tasty too. (I ordered them twice) I will say I love ginger but the ginger for the martini was too strong for me as it would've paired well with a mixer. Instead I suggest the yuzu margarita. I really liked the matcha tiramisu and if you're a matcha enthusiast I suggest it. The kiwi combination was surprising to me but very good and I would order it again. Looking forward to coming back to tasting more of the menu read more

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I came here on a weekday evening and didn't need reservation for a table of two. The dining space is really cool, intimate and well decorated. Service was really good as well! Definitely on the pricier side and average/small portions. The food was good though. My favourite dish was the wafu carbonara. The sauce was so tasty and paired very well with the uni mixed it. My second favourite was the hamachi crudo - it was good but similar to other restaurants. I also ordered the prawn and vegetable tempura, eel and truffle roll, crispy tuna tacos and the chocolate soufflé. They were ok but nothing out of the ordinary that I would order again. My least favourite was the eel and truffle roll, there was merely any truffle flavour and the roll itself was so bland and all vegetables. As a tourist in NYC, it was a nice dining spot but I probably won't come back here again. There are many other options available... read more

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We came specifically for their happy hour menu which is located in the bar seating area. We loved the sushi taco but the nigiri was just alright. You could tell it wasn't premium sushi that you find at other sushi restaurants. It was cheap though ($5) so that was expected. The vibe is amazing thought. This is a great spot to grab a few drinks before going out for the night. Recommend the lychee drink to try out. Very unique. read more

Went there for a bday dinner durning RST week. So it was a prefixed menu. However, the food was ok I guess if you're someone that likes flavor. The service was excellent. Our server Barrett was exceptional and well knowledgeable of what we were asking pertaining to the menu. We chose this place for a bday dinner and the ambiance was presenting of that. I felt that it needed more spices read more

Sake No Hana - Grilled Faroe Island Salmon was nice and tasty - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

This restaurant is stunning! They did not skip out on the details at all! The food was to die for! But unfortunately, the service was terrible. First off our reservations were at opening time and it took the host 27mins past our check in for reservations to be seated. I had to get up again and ask because I realized others were being seated that checked in after us. Our server was polite, but asked us if we had dined there before and when we said no, she just said "welcome." Every other table had hot towels to cleanse their hands with first, which we never got. Nor did she mention that they take whole orders at once and our food would come out sporadically. Never went over the menu or anything. So she had to come back twice before we actually ordered because we thought we were just ordering appetizers first, then we had questions about some menu items. It was just not a fine dining experience. The food actually kept coming out fast. And with a small table for two, we felt rushed to finish things just so we can make room for more food. We did love their drinks and everything we ordered was delicious. We were not left light or feeling bloated and full. But even though the food was good, I can't say I would be returning. This was our anniversary dinner and we wanted it to be special, easy and enjoyable. And this just wasn't it. read more

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I loved the interior and layout of this Japanese restaurant. The entrance leads you downstairs, where the bar is on the left and the main dining area is straight ahead. I came for the happy hour, which is first-come-first-served. For the happy hour option, you are seated at the bar or the entrance area since the main dining area is reserved for full-course entrées. We chose to sit at the bar area to get the full experience. The happy hour menu is structured into 3 sections--Nomi, Otoshi, and Taberu--where you get to choose 1 item from each category. I went with the lychee spritz, Nagoya chicken wings, and toro tartare. The total was $20, but keep in mind that portions are VERY small, so I wouldn't recommend this spot if you're looking to eat. That said, the downside of this restaurant was the service--the waitress was a bit snappy and rude, which didn't give us a positive experience. There's also a dress code where business casual is suggested, and shorts aren't allowed, so keep that in mind before visiting. It feels like this restaurant is aiming for a luxury, high-end vibe, and I do think the concepts are well thought out, but the service could use some improvement. If the staff were more welcoming, it would really enhance the experience & make the upscale vibe feel more enjoyable. read more

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The best sushi I've had in New York! The staff was wonderful and every dish we ordered was amazing. read more

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- Came for their Happy Hour deal. For only $20, you get 1 bite and 1 appetizer and 1 drink. Both their food and drinks were just alright tho. We tried all three of their drinks (Yuzu Margarita, Lychee Spritz, Gari Ginger) and they were all okay. The Hiroshima Hand Roll bite was super fresh and would get again. The Toro Tartare app was mid but the Lobster Chirashi Don was so warm and flavorful. Unfortunately, the bites and apps were all SO tiny. But I guess it's a good deal for the city. I probably wouldn't go back. We mainly went for the vibes and pics. The inside is really pretty and the dark lighting is super sexy and vibey. It was a great place for our girls night out. read more

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This restaurant is perfection from top to bottom.....sushi is highest grade and quality of fish I have come across in thirty years!!! Gorgeous space and kind and conscientious and knowledgeable servers. Also the General Manager Jesse-Daniel Mero really made the night special when he stopped by the table to confirm we were having an excellent time and he regaled us with a great stories regarding the different types and pieces of sashimi and other selections that will keep us coming back for sushi again and again!!!! read more

Came here in a group, we ordered the tempura, salad, bone marrow, steak, and an "omakase" sushi platter. Food here was good. Service was awesome, very attentive and gave us good suggestions. The ambiance here is classy and dark. Good date location. Over was happy with the food and experience. The sushi plate was definitely impressive and came with a good variety of items. read more

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The best hidden happy hour in the city. It's walk in only for the bar menu deal, so I recommend arriving at 6 to guarantee seating. There's a decent amount of space for the bar. I did the lychee martini, hand roll, and lobster chirashi don. It's $25 for everything which is such a steal, and we were so surprised by the amount of good that came considering the price of the set is the price of a cocktail at other similar bars. Servers were great and everything came out quickly. read more

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food here is hit or miss!! out of all the food i ate & i'd recommend the shortrib yakimeshi the most!! it's a fried rice with bone marrow and was sooooo delicious. another great option is the wafu carbonara, comes with truffle and uni, but something was missing so i would add the wagyu for +$10 next time! tuna tartare was AMAZING 10/10!! i'd skip the tenderloin pork robata (skewer) and the salmon avocado roll i'd say it's pretty pricey for the portions, but the food is pretty good, the ambiance is beautiful, you walk down these large, beautiful spiral staircases to get to the restaurant & there's gorgeous dim ambient lighting all around. service was quite slow and it took a while to ever find our server for anything or for the check. read more

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I totally recommend their happy hour. They have a deal where you can get a drink and 2 bites for $20, or you can get bites for $5 and $10 or drinks for $15, which is affordable for a high end restaurant. The restaurant is higher end and has a fancy vibe, with lots of people dressing up. The service was fast but not super attentive. Besides the happy hour, I'd recommend the yuzu margarita, skewers and the bone marrow fried rice. read more

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If I could describe my experience here with just 1 word, it would be "wow". I had chosen this spot for a birthday dinner with my friends and it turned out to be such a great night. Originally, I had a reservation for a different TAO group restaurant but they had to cancel it as someone rented it out. To make up for it, the TAO group had offered a round of champagne here at Sake no Hana as I chose it as my alternative reservation. When I came in, I was in awe of how beautiful the restaurant was. One of my friends was running late and the staff were very kind and understanding and still allowed her to be seated. They were very professional and made my friends and I feel very taken care of all night. My group had multiple dishes to share and all were delicious and I took note of many dishes that I would want to come back for. Midway, the servers came out with 2 complimentary dishes (sashimi and a whole platter of steak) and that was just very kind of them and I can't say thank you enough to their team. I won't write out an essay to describe every dish I had but let's just say it was amazing. The flavors and textures were a work of art really. The drinks themselves were so fun and so beautiful. I absolutely loved the bone marrow fried rice and would come back to eat it all by myself next time. The desserts were a fun twist as well! A little sweet for my taste but nonetheless yummy. Thank you again to the wonderful team at Sake no Hana, you've been so kind and generous and truly gave me such a wonderful birthday experience. read more

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This place is located in the Moxi. They have bites but we came for a night cap of drinks. The bar area is fairly large with plenty of seating and cute photo ops in a bird cage are available. The bartenders were quick, attentive. They did a mean espresso martini and aperol. They have a pretty large libation menu. Drinks were $21-$23 each. read more

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Enjoyed a very lovely business meal at Sake No Hana located downstairs at the Moxy hotel in Lower East Side of Manhattan. Arrived early and was greeted very warmly and seated immediately. The vibe was zen with a dash of grown and sexy. My server Rasheed was fantastic and made wonderful recommendations throughout the evening. The server was truly wonderful; Thank you! I highly recommend trying out this fabulous Asian Fusion modern take on Japanese cuisine. Indulged in the Chef's menu which was served tapas style which I enjoyed trying a little bit of everything they offer on the menu; list of food items: TSUKIJI MARKET SWEET POTATO CHIPS 8 white miso mayonnaise BLACK SUGAR ALMONDS - yummy crunch between bites SMASHED 'MITSUKOSHI' CUCUMBER SALAD - Deliciously fresh and crunchy as a great palette cleanser CHILI CRUNCH EDAMAME SUGAR SNAP PEAS VEGETABLES and CHICKEN ROBATA GREEN VEGETABLE YAKIMESHI edamame, shiso BLACK SEA BASS - delicious with a ginger miso broth served with eggplant read more

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We walked in for the 7-9 pm everyday happy hour. You can get $20 sets with three choices offered per cocktail, appetizer, and main. The portions are meant to be small, but the quality was good. The cocktails were strong. The lychee spritz came with popping boba. The presentation was cute with the small garnishes and details. I enjoyed the flavor of the Nagoya chicken wings the most. The servers were nice and attentive. The inside decor is pretty. read more

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We are calling this NYC's sexiest stairs or basement or at least that's what everyone was referring to it as at the bar tonight. Came here around 7 on a Saturday night to escape the rain. The dining area, bar and nooks by the stairs are at 90%. By the time the happy hour wings, waygu sando, chicken sando, tacos hit the room was at 100%. The manager swings by and checks in on us and everything is amazing. Most pleased with the Wings but complimented the waygu sandwich slider since I have never had one. The manager comes by and tells me this is American waygu for a more sensitive palette I crassly joke that I wouldn't be able to taste the difference. He generously compliments two Japanese waygu nigiris for us and my foodie friend tells me it's tremendously different... rookie mistake I ate the nigiri rice first so I'm nodding like an idiot. Other things on the menu included their flavorful mackerel nigiri and tuna maki that was exceptional. We each had the sake, Tokyo sour and samurai salutes. Trick is to eat the dried plum first to unlock the full body of the drink. The manager came by again and had some spicy slow roasted almonds and hand fried chips with dip. Educated us on the different regions of beef in Japan and the story behind the founder of the sake we had while we laughed and shared before he excused himself as his 11 hour shift came to a wrap. It was like saying goodbye to an old friend. read more

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Sake No Hana x Seirinkan I went twice for this once in a lifetime pop up. Super neat to be able to experience this in NY since I missed dining in Tokyo, Japan. The first night was opening night and it was a little backed up. But he second time I went the service was phenomenal. I was greeted by Jesse-Daniels and Ari took really good care of us. Both were really knowledgable on the ingredients and menu items available. The food came out immediately. We were a party of 2 and still got 2 pies (first night there was a limit). The items on the Sake No Hana menu were pretty delicious too. Can't wait to be back! read more

Went here for my sister's birthday and it did not disappoint. The ambiance was perfect for a girls night out. The food was so good!! Definitely recommend the carbonara it was to die for, we were all obsessed. read more

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Was really excited to try the happy hour specials after I made a reservation. However, what they don't tell you on the website, is that the happy hour is only reserved for the front of the restaurant, and on a walk-in basis. Even though I had a reservation for 6:15, I would've had to wait 30 mins to get a seat near the bar for the happy hour menu. Customers in the main dining area are also unable to participate in the happy hour, which is disappointing and odd. In the main area, we tried a main items, including the rolls and chicken, which were both just okay. The saving grace however, was the desert. The sweet potato cheesecake and tiramisu were unbelievable. Will be returning just for the desert, and hoping this time, the happy hour too. read more

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Beautiful interior, with a cool spiral staircase going down to the main restaurant. The sushi was fantastic and presented excellently. If you go here, please try to ponzu sauce, it is so good! Dropping one star just because the service was very slow and we sat around for 30 ish minutes waiting for the check after trying to flag down a waiter read more

Sake No Hana - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York