We met up with another couple to try this Japanese Izakaya style restaurant and honestly didn't go…read morein with high expectations--especially since we've all traveled to Japan and experienced the real thing. But this place completely knocked it out of the park. It far exceeded everything we anticipated. We were seated in a private booth, which made the experience feel even more authentic and intimate. Every dish that came out was absolutely delicious, thoughtfully prepared, and beautifully presented. They even provided a bell to press for service, and each time, the server appeared almost instantly with a warm smile. It's clear the owner and management truly know how to create and run a successful business--from the attention to detail to the seamless service and overall experience. For a moment, it truly felt like we had been transported back to Japan. An unforgettable dining experience.

When you walk into Izakaya Nana it's like walking into the alleyways of Japan. The booths were also…read morewell decorated too (there was one with one piece images on the wall), disappointingly though the one I was in had very dark lighting so my dad had to use his phone flashlight to see the menu. For our food we ordered the hako sushi, tornado omelette fried rice, trio tuna sushi roll, yakitori platter (ordered chicken gizzard and gyu harami on the side) and the A5 Wagyu cooked on the stone grill. I recommend getting the yakitori platter as it's a nice sampler but my husband especially enjoyed the chicken gizzard. My dad never had wagyu before so he especially loved the wagyu but I do think it's expensive for the amount they give you, I can see why it's pricier but just know before you order it's like $45 for 2.5 oz or in our case about 5 thin slices of wagyu. My brother said the tornado omelette was tasty and filling and he enjoyed it. The trio tuna sushi roll was very fresh. As for the service, I think everyone was pleasant but the vibes were a little off, it seems like they were just very exhausted. This doesn't affect the quality of the food or the experience but it was just something I noticed. They were still very attentive and provided great service. The reason for the one star off is because I do wish the Hako sushi had a bit more flavor, I saw so many different ingredients and fish but none of the flavors were impactful, it was rather one dimensional which was disappointing because it was presented so beautifully. Overall, I recommend giving Izakaya nana a try and I would definitely go again to try other things.

The food was excellent, the staff was excellent, and even the little mini food side quests were…read moreexcellent. The ambiance was adorable and made the whole experience even better. Special shoutout to our waiter -- we absolutely loved him! He made the visit feel extra welcoming and fun. 100% worth having the Chubby membership if you come here or to any Chubby restaurant Coming back soon!

Overall 4/5: I think this place is worth trying, especially since it offers unique items not…read moretypically found at other hot pot spots. The hot pot itself I think was average but the real standout for me was the appetizers. Seating in a booth tucked away in a corner on the first floor was a bit awkward to navigate. The sauce station downstairs was not well maintained and several items were out of stock, but that may have been because it was around 9PM. Second floor seating and sauce station are better. Food 4.5/5: Main complaint is that their menu is really confusing, despite this being my second visit. There are 4 pricing tiers. Everyone in a party has to choose the same one, so it can get pricey fast. Higher tiers include seafood and more premium wagyu cuts. You still get unlimited wagyu in the lowest tier but seafood is not included. I think this setup is fine because premium seafood items like lobster and crab tend to clutter the pot and are difficult to deshell while hot but also taste worse after cooled. Although the premium wagyu cuts do taste richer and "melt in your mouth," most of the fat is renders into the broth. Therefore, I don't think hot pot is the best way to enjoy wagyu, so the higher tiers didn't feel worth the price. The best part of the meal was definitely the appetizers and specialty dishes. The wagyu bone marrow was amazing and a must-try but only available to the second tier or up. Ambiance 3.5/5: I think being tucked away in a corner booth made the experience less enjoyable. The table was small for a party of 6, so we constantly had to rearrange dishes whenever new food arrived. It was inconvenient that everyone had to get up whenever I needed to refill my drink or sauce. Service 4/5: The first floor sauce station wasn't restocked throughout our stay so options were limited. Otherwise no real complaints regarding service to our table.

On a recent cold and frigid night. My wife and I had a hankering for sushi and sashimi. We were in…read morethe area and based on their stellar reviews were decided to try out Yoi Sushi Japanese. We are very familiar with the area and must have walked passed this neatly tucked away gem without ever noticing it. Our son had mentioned that he and his friends have been going to a sushi place near Asian Jewel, our former dim sum go to place. When we sat down to order, my wife and I were quite impressed by how clean and cozy the restaurant was. Kind of on the small side with a few tables on the ground floor level. The menu offered cooked food as well as fresh sushi. We decided to start with the sushi & sashimi combo. They also offered a sushi or sashimi a la carte menu where you can choose to order by the piece. I believe that if you choose one of their standard menu sushi or sashimi orders and pay with cash, the a la carte price per piece of sushi / sashimi is only $1.35 / piece! Well we were famished and in addition to the sushi & sashimi plate we ordered two rounds of sushi & sashimi a la carte. Their salmon and yellow tail was so fresh and so scrumptious as was the sweet shrimp. The tuna was also very yummy and did not disappoint! When all was said and done we were quite happy with our experience with Yoi Sushi Japanese. I highly recommend Yoi if you're anywhere near Tangram Mall or Asian Jewel and have a hankering for yummy sushi. They also offer cooked food as well as ramen bowls.

My family's second time here; highly recommend!…read more You get excellent quality sushi for a very reasonable price point. The shrimp tempura roll has the perfect amount of breading and the salmon tastes fresh! The interior is clean and I love the decor. I believe they have an upstairs seating area too. The staff is also very friendly.

Good food the menu is staples done well of a sushi place. It is high cost but fresh. service was eh…read morehusband and I were rushed with ordering and check and ,at a mostly empty place and decently big place were sat right next to a group so loud could not hear each other talk Which was not fun.

Located in Bayside, Queens. Highly congested area, I'd suggest public transit or call ahead to…read moreinquire about valet. Upon walking in the restaurant has high ceilings , spacious bar and an inviting ambiance. I opt for the Omakase experience with the premium meat add on. The chef was funny, engaging and made the experience 10/10. The fish was fresh, presented well, seasoned well & im looking forward to my next visit! Favorite bites were the Otoro, scallop, eel with foie Gras, miso cod & the oysters!

This place is in one fulton square surrounded by top notch restaurants. They do a great job fitting…read morein with their neighbors. There are 18 seats at the sushi bar with a couple of sushi chefs and couple of wait staff. We lucked out and came in a time slot in which the three in my party had one chef all to ourselves. The food was excellent as expected and the sake was kept cold in a cool dispenser. We appreciated the banter with the sushi chef and had a fun time. We will be back to bring other people.

Omi Omakase features fresh fish from Japan and delivers an exceptional premium omakase at an…read moreimpressive $159 per guest. Highlights included the Toro Nigiri with caviar and gold (my favorite), Kegani with Hokkaido uni and jelly, and abalone with egg custard (Mushimono), with each piece showcasing a perfect rice-to-fish ratio. Chef Ben was creative, attentive and elevated select cuts using a Himalayan salt board, adding both depth and subtle theatrics. The intimate Chef's counter/bar seating created an engaging, front-row experience that made every course unique. While Chef Ben and hostess Jenny provided us a warm, seamless service that made a memorable omakase date night in Flushing, Queens.

Once upon a time when I attended St. John's (felt like a lifetime ago) but remember really liking…read moreit. Needless to say, after trying many different types of sushi I realize now that Umi is mediocre at best. Yes the sushi is thankfully fresh but there's nothing special about it & barely any fish inside the rice. I can see why this is popular amongst college goers, myself included in the past but not for actually good sushi.

I ordered takeout from this place and I found it to be one of my favorite sushi places in NYC!…read more Everything I ordered was really flavorful. I had their mango roll (comes with salmon avocado), honey roll (a shrimp tempura based roll), and spicy girl (a spicy tuna based roll). It also came with a free spicy crab roll that I also loved!

I got the more expensive course (13 courses including 4 appetizers and 1 dessert). The appetizers…read morewere super yummy, most memorable for me was the chawanmushi and toast with tuna tartare and sturgeon caviar. The nigiri was good as well, they don't use toppings that you normally see at other omakases (of similar price point) so the nigiri was more similar to the nigiri served at authentic japanese omakases (not sure if this is Japanese owned but I don't think so). Nigiri was also not the typical basic fish (e.g salmon, unagi), but fish like barracuda and kinmedai. For dessert, we had fior di latte ice cream which was amazing, I still think about it, and they were kind enough to give us an extra one. Service was great and not too talkative or invasive. They gave us a letter at the end which showed everything we ate at the omakase that day and personalized with your name on it which I thought was nice. Not sure if they changed the course throughout the day though since some of what was on the letter was not what we had during the course. They also gave us a candle. Overall, a little pricy to be honest but the experience was very personal and felt very upscale.

My friends have been to this Omakase place a couple of times and they highly recommend it so we…read moredecided to come check it out. It is $165 for a 13 course - it also comes with appetizer and dessert as well. The place is located inside Siam Thai - behind a bookshelf, the vibes are immaculate back there. The chief was so friendly and took his time to explain each dish to us and also took time to chat with us which I thought was really nice especially since I have mainly been to "fast casual" omakase locations recently where they don't really chat with you. There was a good variety of appetizers, fish and dessert. The appetizer options were so unique and the platting was so pretty. The fish options were also very plentiful and I liked the topping that they put on top of each one, the rich was not as warm and soft as I would usually like it but they paired well with the fish. The portion sizes were also pretty large which I thought was nice especially since we were paying about $165 a person. If you are getting sake, they do let you sample the sake before opening the whole bottle. The presentation of the opened sake was also so fancy. Overall - if you want a more traditional omakase experience, I highly recommend checking this place out. The vibes are immaculate and you will have a good time chatting with the chef while enjoying your food!

Kakurega $168pp. On the higher end for Omakase in Flushing…read more The service was great, they provided a free Yuzu sake for the birthday occasion. The chef was not very interactive for the experience and the overall set did not stand out from the other omakase restaurants to justify the price. However, if you like uni, they use a generous amount of hokkaido uni in their set. I really like their one-shot in a cup Uni/Grape combo.

I can said this is the best sushi restaurant in Flushing,the fish is so fresh,even the seaweed you…read morecan tell it so good.chef is kind quiet,but doing the great job.Service is excellent,feel so welcome and comfortable to dining. Definitely come back with

I am still amazed about going to Wabi Nori last night. Upon arrival, the manager Sunny greeted me…read morewith such enthusiasm, I felt welcome immediately. I arrived at 6pm and there were a few customers already dining, by the time it was 7pm, it was almost full. Was in a nice group who, like me, enjoys a place with great food. We started with soft shell crabs, edemame, chicken katsu, gyoza, and lots of drinks. Peter, our bartender, was awesome. As you will see in my photos, he can make some well adorned drinks and he is a nice guy as well. I pretty much stuck to a smooth Nigori Sake they stock. I chose the omakase dinner which was fabulous. The sushi is very fresh and it just keeps on coming. Meanwhile Felicia, our server, was constantly checking in to see if everything is going well. She had a easy going quality about her, and very calm and smooth in bringing our meals. This turned out to be quite a nice night. Wabi Nori is a great date place, or a place to bring a family. I would certainly return for the quality of everything, atmosphere, service and food!!!

This is for Wabi Nori…read more Really wanted to like this place but unfortunately it was lackluster. We tried Kaizen before and the quality/atmosphere is very similar so they probably have the same suppliers and maybe even same owners just rebranding. We ordered 2 mixed drinks from happy hour and they were fine but very sweet and not much alcohol. We also got the 6 handroll combo that came with spicy tuna, salmon, yellowtail, scallop, crab and lobster. I asked for less rice but the waitress said they don't put a lot of rice so I let it be. It was A LOT of rice. We also couldn't taste the difference between the rolls because all the fish was super chopped up and heavily seasoned so everything was mushy and tasted the same. Although service was good, we won't be back and can't recommend this spot :(

Salina was very helpful. The place was clean and the food was delicious! I can't wait until to…read morecome back again.

Fantastic food and a fun way to eat with a group of people. We ordered the meal for three but it…read morewas easily enough food for four or five people. All of it was well marinated and flavorful. The waiters were friendly and helpful, checking on us frequently and making sure our grill was replaced if it became too charred or bringing us more napkins before we even had to ask. Definitely the place to go for a fun meal with friends.