I enjoyed about seven small dishes of home-style Japanese omakase. The meals used seasonal vegetables and reminded me of Japanese home cooking. It's not like a typical Japanese restaurant or kaiseki--it feels more like a warm meal made with care and love. The flavors are light and comforting, and I could relax and enjoy the food. The staff were very attentive and kept refilling water and tea. You can also order an extra rice dish at the end. My favorite is the curry, and the takana fried rice is also very good. It's always warm and makes me feel happy. read more

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Japanese Japanese reasonable Omakase course You can enjoy Japanese homo style food here. You can enjoy appetizer, fish, beef, and rice and noodle read more

One of the worst restaurants I've eaten at since moving to New York. $66 for insultingly low effort, small portion, uncreative food. If you're looking at the pictures of two little chicken wings wondering what that's all about, that's the final course. The sashimi course was also tiny. After the service finished we sat there in silence wondering how Tsukushi's "Omakase" experience could be so highly-rated anywhere in the US, never mind in Manhattan. At the absolute max, this should be a $28 lunch special read more

Wow! I had an amazing experience last night. Tsukushi is truly a hidden gem. The Omakase dishes were incredibly authentic -- the kind of Japanese cuisine that people in Japan actually enjoy. It reminded me that Japanese food is so much more than just sushi, tempura, and teriyaki. I'm definitely going back very soon! Thank you, Chef!! read more

Great experience! Stopped by here prior to a Broadway show and enjoyed 6 courses. Food was absolutely delicious and we did not end up feeling overly full in the end. Service was good especially since it was a very busy place with just 2 servers. Cozy place. read more

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This is a small little place with a quaint very at-home atmosphere when it comes to the food outside of the nice presentation. The very large majority of people were speaking Japanese (presumably post-work people,) and the female server was very friendly. They do a 6 course changing Omakase menu here for 60$ (with no tipping as with many other traditional Japanese places) which changes and the food overall is light though if you are hungry, you can add an extra course for 10$ (and/or a dessert for 7$.) For a drink, I went with the Kenbishi Kuromatsu which is a dry and rich honjozo with a bit of sweetness and it's one of my favorites. It's $14 here and they give a generous sized pour and I would recommend it. As the courses change and there's no menu description, it'll be listed as course number/name and then the approximate dish description with the little review below 1. Today's Appetizer: Vegetables (I believe cucumber) This was cucumber I believe and there was a bit of sesame . This was a very light dish with some crunch and essentially an amuse-bouche in terms of what it was doing. 2. Seasonal Vegetable: Chilled Tofu with Vegetables I believe I heard chilled tofu so this would be a type of Hiyayakko I believe. There were slivered carrots as well as onions and it was well presented with the edible flowers. This dish had a very pleasant texture and it was quite delicious. 3.Selected Sashimi- Flying Fish and Scallop The sashimi which I believe I heard was flying fish and scallops (which would make sense from the images) was excellent. The scallop was firm and with light sweetness and the flying fish presented two ways had a wonderful texture. Excellent dish. 4. Today's Special Dish: Sesame Agedashi Tofu with Brussels Sprouts This was a rather unique take on your normal fried tofu/agedashi tofu as it was sesame (Goma) tofu instead. I'm personally not a big fan of agedashi tofu but the sesame added an extra flavor and it made it quite tastier than usual. There was also some pieces of Brussels Sprouts which added an extra texture and some more flavor. 5. Seasonal Cooked Fish: Grilled Mackerel with Grated Daikon and Soy Sauce The mackerel in question was well prepared lacking any oiliness with a good firm texture. The flavor was nice with the grated daikon adding an extra component. 6. Today's Meat Dish: Pork Shumai Wrapped in Rice and Japanese Potato Salad. The shumai was rather unique for a Japanese place; reminding me more of what Shanghainese places do (though they wrap in sticky rice instead) while the potato salad was the usual for Japanese places. This dish was fine. The waitress offered me a menu afterwards with extra dishes. After thinking of ordering curry or ramen, I went with: Ochazuke with Spiced Cod Roe Ochazuke is a soup made with tea and dashi poured over rice and it's one of my favorites. Their topping offerings for said soup was pickled plum/umeboshi, salmon, or spiced code roe/mentaiko. I went with the latter as I have never had mentaiko with this dish. The mentaiko added a rather unique texture with an unexpected graininess to the soup with a pleasant fishy flavor. I think I prefer umeboshi as the texture threw me off slightly but I was happy to try something a bit more unique. Overall, it was a good dish as well and it satiated my appetite. From the dessert section, I asked what the daily cake was and she noted the other selection was a panna cotta which I wasn't interested in. For $85 (or 60 without anything extra,) there are certainly dinner options which would fill you up more but if you're looking for an authentic home-cooked style Japanese meal, there's not much better around this neighborhood. I can see why they were crowded.and I look forward coming back here to try some of their new offerings. Mid/upper 4. read more

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When I entered I saw stared at by an older woman. I thought little of it but I wonder if she knew their best was not going to be served to us. As we started I noticed that the knife skills left rough edges, skin traces and the tuna was clearly not super fresh. Next they brought me food I was allergic too (no biggie, I sent that back, but they then brought something that maybe was for the kitchen staff?... it was weird and bad). The cooked fish was definitely old and should not have been served then the pork was pure fat. I don't know if they served is the bottom of the barrel or what but they should have turned us away if that was all that was left in the kitchen. The food they served us was the worst meal I have purchased in NY. Such a shame after hearing it was good. Oh... the walls.... Filthy. Splattered with food and the chair rail was peeling off the wall. There are excellent places in the area and maybe this was once good but it just failed miserably. read more

Including the tips, having an Omakase Japanese dinner for about $80 is an excellent value of money. It is remarkable deal in New York city now. read more

this place is very good. the chef and owner is friendly and the food is super authentic. would definitely recommend!!

Don't let the low review fool you. This is the real deal. There's a reason most of the clientele is japanese. Going here feels like stepping into a restaurant in Tokyo. The food is high quality but in japanese proportions. if you're still hungry there's a ramen/soba add on you can get at the end of omakase. Keep in mind it's not a sushi place, but excels at simple non-sushi Japanese omakase. read more

Some seaweed, forgettable dishes and 2 chicken wings at the end... and you wonder why there were total of 14 people all night

Overall, a decent spot with homey Japanese food. The best things we had that night was the asparagus and pork soup. However, even those I felt like you could've gotten similar quantities in a konbini in Japan, but I suppose we're not in Japan. For a $66 set course, I was expecting either larger portions or more fitness in the food. All three of us left the restaurant feeling hungry and not satisfied. read more

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Best non sushi omakase restaurant in NY. Every night there are various Japanese home style omakase dishes selected by the chef. All fresh and made with quality ingredients. It's not a sushi restaurant. Mostly traditional Japanese dishes. read more

The best izakaya in newyork ever! Most authentic one definitely, and the chef really nice too! read more

Tsukushi - a bowl of soup and chopsticks - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

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The best place to come for dinner with kids in NYC. Their Omakase is just so delicious and perfect volume and price. They have fried rice and Udon noodles for kids. Edamame and Tamagoyaki are perfect for kids too. High chairs and kids utensils are fantastic. The waitress and the master is superb. Highly recommended. read more

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i came to this place to give a try on a Thursday afternoon at 5:45pm. But there was NO ONE in the restaurant. No waiter and no chef at all. There was also no light in the dining area and the whole place looks like is about to shut down. How come Yelp still reports it is open at this time? For a customer's prospective, if I see a restaurant looks like this, I lose interest in stepping in. If the restaurant no longer operates, yelp should let us know. read more

One of my favorites but definitely not for everyone. Tsukushi is an owner-chef restaurant that serves omakase homestyle cooking. The dishes are unpretentious, simple, yet are carefully assembled delicacies. The place is very purposefully unassuming. It's where I would roll into when I want to give myself a treat to pat myself on the back after a rough day at work to re-energize .. and to remind myself that my life is still pretty great - almost like a meditation. Or to catch up with an old friend over a slow dinner. In fact almost every party at Tsukushi includes a Japanese person in a suit. This place is not cheap nor it should be. (I believe $60 per person or so. But try their sake or shiso shochu and try the curry or ramen offered at the end) You can get a more extravagant meal elsewhere for the same price (if you prefer extravagance and like to instagram I recommend Sakagura, which is also very good) but Tsukushi's charm is more subtle and unique. The food is more for the enjoyment for yourself, not for instagram or to wow your date/guests. I would recommend this place to someone that prefers to go to Tanoshi over Nakazawa for sushi. The omakase was a mixture of small dishes, soup, raw fish, and more. There were ingredients I was not familiar with that I was delighted by. The owner-chef is shy and reserved but he was watching my reaction when I was taking my first bite of each dish, often served on a shiso leaf or two. The only other place that seemed to care as much about my response to their food as he did was Per Se. He timed dishes exactly before serving so that dishes are served at the perfect temperature for me to enjoy the texture and flavor. That kind of attention to detail makes me melt! After the omakase I tried the curry and the ramen, and I imagine if my mom made Japanese food, her food would taste like that. (My mom is Korean and a very good cook) I almost didn't want to leave this review because I don't want this place to be commercialized, but I just wanted to reflect on the place for my own pleasure. read more

I'm hungry...it's late. I don't want diner food...know where do I find me some late-night ramen? Oh, I know Tsukushi has late night ramen starting at 10/1030p. We got there just before 10p. They technically said they didn't start serving ramen until 1030p, but that it'd be okay. My friend and I both ordered the ramen, and it hit the spot. It was delicious, the broth was far from bland. It wasn't served scalding hot. It was about $10...which is actually less the than usual bowl at Hide-Chan, Ippudo or Totto, but I think it might actually be a slightly smaller portion yet still filling. The place is very unassuming, there's no name or real store front. There's an awning with an address and a wooden door. It made me feel like I might've been entering a dungeon or something of the like. The place is small, quaint and clean. TLDR: check out their late-night ramen read more

Tsukushi - Ramen - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

I have walked past this unassuming door many times but had no idea there was a Japanese restaurant. There is no sign, just a plain black door. So find that black door, open another door and you will be welcome to a small Japanese restaurant. I came here really late, around midnight, when their ramen was available. I sat at the bar. They have a nice collection of Japanese sakes, but I decided to have a kirin. They have a simple menu that had items such as fried rice, ramen etc. They also have an omakase menu but I did not tried that. Most of the guests here were all Japanese, so it felt like Japan. I decided to go for the ramen. The portion aren't huge but it was good enough for a late night snack. They do take credit cards. read more

Tsukushi - Ramen - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

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Read Jaehee's review and couldn't wait to try for ourselves. Hard to improve on that review. Each of the six courses were elegantly simple and delicious. Tofu was best I've ever had. Just simply delicious, clean and satisfying Japanese meal set. Can't wait to come back and try it again. Service was attentive and just the right touch. I can't think of anything I would suggest they change. read more

I live in the area and I never knew this place existed. When I looked up places for late-night ramen, this place showed up so I decided to give it a shot! I've been here on two different nights (after 10 since that's when they start serving ramen) and there was only a handful of people each time. I didn't mind it so much, but the workers talking to the Japanese customers 99% of the time was really distracting. The place is pretty small, so their voices seem even louder to me. I would have preferred a more...quiet meal. But eh, too hungry to do anything about it. When I get the food menu, there were no prices on it. But I figured it couldn't be so bad so I ordered the ramen. The ramen arrived pretty quickly, perhaps ten minutes afterwards? Anyway, the broth was delicious. For soy sauce ramen broths, there have been numerous occasions where I felt disappointed since it seemed too bland to me. Thankfully, this wasn't the case at all! There were two pieces of meat, one egg and a sheet of seaweed. After I devoured the ramen (broth included!), I decided to try their hojicha mousse dessert. Appearance wise, it didn't exactly look appealing. But it definitely tasted better than it looked. It was a light dessert with a touch of sweetness. It was a good end to my meal. When the bill arrived, I noticed that they automatically added 17.75% for tip. There was no notice of this anywhere in the restaurant or the menu so I was a bit annoyed. The service was sorta nonexistent since they tend to focus on just talking away with Japanese customers so I didn't think that tip percentage reflected the service I received. But whatever, I paid it anyway. This place is good if you're craving some late night ramen in the area. But be aware of the automatic gratuity and the lackluster service (if you aren't Japanese). read more

Tsukushi - Their ramen. - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

In my opinion this is one of the best small Japanese restaurants in New York City -- if you are ready to graduate from the same old hibachi, sushi and sashimi (which Japanese eat only rarely). The dishes are very much like what you'll find in a small Japanese town (if the town were full of foodies). The menu is only Omakase (chefs choice), and he makes something different every day. You get what you get and I've never been upset. There are always several incredible Japanese vegetable dishes, sashimi, and today I was introduced to Shirataki which are glass noodles made from sweet potato. No calories and high fiber. Towards the end, he usually grills you a small fish or meat. I've brought out of town guests here several times and they've always been ecstatic. It's the most excellent comfort / home cooking, Japanese style. After midnight, he serves ramen, fried rice, and rice soup, and the place is full of Japanese restaurant workers. To top it all off, the restaurant does not allow tips. Now that I think about it, after 5-6 visits, I've rarely seen any non-Japanese diners. For me that's a good sign. Usually one young lady handles the dining room, and she is super friendly and knowledgeable. read more

Tsukushi is my new favourite. Delicious. Beautiful omakase. Low carb & gluten-free. No rice. No noodles. Also vegan-friendly... just let them know Casual & relaxed Minor complaint... the ceiling lights are startlingly bright. Very very bright. Dimmer switch or candles needed Music was too low to hear. read more

If you like overpriced meh tasting food in portion that leaves you searching underneath your plate for the rest of your dish with service so slow you must be wondering if they've mistaken your order for a full size turkey, then look no farther! You've found the place! I went there for my coworker's farewell dinner and we all got there at 6:30pm. We picked this restaurant without knowing how SMALL it is (that was our fault), because the 11 of us were packed into this place like skinny jean on a middle age couch potato! We all ordered the omakase...long story short by 10pm we were still waiting for the rest of the omakase to come out, with hope that the next dish would actually be adult size and not "fun" size. I mean I understand we have a large group but come on! 3.5hrs to serve sashimi, tofu, and fried fish?! We also had the ramen or fried rice and dessert, again tiny portion. If the food was spectacular then okay it would be worth the wait and the small portion but the food was nothing special at all whatsoever! The only waitress working there was however very polite and warm...but being there only 1 person waiting tables, extremely sloooooow... I don't feel like getting robbed again so I don't think I would be going back ever again. read more

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Incredible cuisine. Walk in the door and instant trip to Tokyo vibes. I do a lot of traveling to Japan... hands down this place makes my regular haunts in Japan look like gas station cuisine. All I can say is amazing food, impeccable Japanese service and spectacular environment. Thank you. I will be returning. read more

Spent ~$85 but didn't feel satisfied at all. Foods were okay but the portions were very small. The prices looked okay but if you compare the portion and how delicious they are, I think there are many better Japanese restaurants around the city. read more

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Food was so good but the ambiance is horrible. The lightings and decor need to be improved. I felt like I was eating in friend's parents' basement. I'd love to have that meal again but not in that environment! So sad. read more

I have to admit, Tsukushi is definitely rather darn cool. Great menu, Great atmosphere, Great service, and Great friends! Every thing in the menu looked incredible, but I had to go with Seaweed Salad, it was an outstanding meal. I don't have any complaints. Service is fantastic. Check it out and experience it for yourself. read more

Very tasty authentic Japanese dishes at reasonable prices. My go-to place when I would like to have nice dishes.

I've finally found an authentic "Izakaya" (Japanese-style pub) in NYC. The entrance of the place was so hidden that I couldn't believe it was a dining place. There was no glass window that you could look through inside and there was only a small sign bearing the restaurant's name: "Tsu ku shi." Yet I entered a heavy double‐paned side door and found JAPAN there. No menu at this this place; dishes come after you order a drink and they are all up to the chef. Read More... http://www.tabelog.us/reviewers/dtaniwaki/reviews/60 read more

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Tsukushi's new location just opened May 22nd so why not to go. They have only 6 omakase course. If you didn't get full from them, they have some carbohydrate $10 each. They also have some desert. If you have some food you don't like, they will arrange for you. If you were really full, you can stop the course too. (I never tried to stop so I don't know how the bill is going to be.) Nice and small traditional Japanese food restaurant. read more

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Look past the mostly empty room and bright lights and 80s vocal pop and you will find one of the most authentic, simple and delicious Japanese dinners to be found in nyc. We were the only Americans, and the Japanese guys seated next to us asked how we found the restaurant as he'd never see white people there. At $60 the omakase is a great deal, and highly recommend adding on some bar food at the end. This is a special spot that we will look forward to sharing with friends. Brought us right back to Tokyo. read more

This place is simply the best as far as omasake. I like it playing a low profile among the many restaurants on Manhattan, and that I was seated immediately without a minute's wait on a Saturday night. The place is very neatly decorated. I had six courses for my dinner, two small sides, fried yam soup (which is my fav), sashimi, perch (I can't never do this at home, the texture of the meat was fantastic) and chicken slices. All of them were good, tasteful but not overdone. I heard each table gets different stuff? Would love to come back and try their pork belly and shoyu ramen. The price is a bit on the high end, but I guess the quality of food makes you feel worthwhile. Oh btw there seemed to be just one server running around tending to all tables so the payment step took a while and I had to push for it to get myself out of the way. read more

Tsukushi - Omasaki dinner - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

We ate the omakase here and it was bit lackluster for the price. Some of the dishes were pretty good but for the most part it was underwhelming. One dish was fried fish - it was all bones and not easy to manage - it seemed like scraps. All dishes were too small. This is supposed to be an izakaya - the food isn't good enough to served in meager portions. The price is much too expensive as well. We could have eaten a much better meal elsewhere - like Aburiya kinousuke, sakuragai, etc. The sake list could use a little work as well. read more

Not worth the price at all! $150 for 2 people for mediocre food. We were told there is ONLY a 6 course fixed menu and meanwhile the people behind us got a "special menu" with ramen, rice cakes, etc. Only reason why we came here is bc Yelp suggested it as a ramen place but it was not included in the 6 course meal and was not an even an option for us to order. CRAZY how the people behind us were given a menu where they can order anything they want but we were told there's only a fixed course!!! Felt lied to. read more

Tsukushi moved to a new location and now has a sign for a change. Love the OMAKASE dinner and Saikyo-yaki Cod was superb. read more

Tsukushi - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

I've been here many times. All I have to say is this: don't listen to the haters. I lived in Japan. The food (and service) here is as authentic as it gets in New York City. Not to mention it's absolutely delicious. Whenever I'm feeling nostalgic for those amazing mom-and-pop restaurants in Japan, this is the place I head to for an amazing meal. The servers will chat with you in Japanese, if you know it, and are always warm and friendly. They ask you if you're allergic to anything and then just start bringing out the food. Seasonal menu/ingredients (to be expected). Everything tasty. They will also give you other dishes if you're somehow not full from the omakase. And, to the people who complain of the portion sizes: shut your fat American mouths. Maybe if we all chose to eat a little less when we sat down to a meal, obesity wouldn't be an "epidemic" in this country. I've never left this place feeling hungry, but then, I also don't consume a metric ton of food for dinner every night. So, there's that. Go here. Please patronize this place. It is a tad pricey, but in my humble opinion, well worth it. Your taste buds will not be sad. read more

Ridiculous place. We sat down and ordered drink. Then we were told there's no menu, I didn't understand what did the Japanese waitress said what do they have but "we only have five things to choose". Even no sushi in this hole in the wall place with super high price Japanese restaurant :( won't be back ever again read more

The boyfriend and I have wanted to try this place ever since hearing rave reviews from a friend and reading the seemingly random NYTimes review. We came here late on a Saturday (around 10:30ish) and enjoyed a lengthly meal. Out of our six dishes, I only really cared for a couple... The sashimi was just so-so, the black cod collar was overcooked, and... I don't really remember anything else. I liked the green crunchy raw veggies (they tasted like some kind of gourd, but the waitress said it's a relative of taro) and pork stuffed taro dumplings. Yum. We opted for dessert and some sake, and our bill came out to more than $100. Not exactly the steal I was expecting, especially for home-style Japanese food. Service was good and polite, as expected, and almost everyone in the restaurant was Japanese. I suppose I'd try this place again, but next time during "normal dinner hours," in hopes for better food. OH. One thing. While we were there they received a phone call requesting ramen. We weren't sure what this was in regards to, but later on a party of three came in and got JUST RAMEN. I don't know if you need to work Japanese magic to get anything other than the prix fixe, but thought I'd mention it if anyone wants to try this. read more

Tsukushi is one of rare place that can serve ordinary Japanese home-style meal. It's sad that many Japanese restaurants opt to adjust themselves to catch the extravagant customers in Manhattan. We (I'm a Japanese) don't eat such eccentric looking food served in many of Japanese restaurants in the US in daily life. Tsukushi takes us back to the original simple and good Japanese food. read more