Minimalist noodle counter specializing in tsukemen, or 'dipping ramen.' Thick, house-made noodles arrive next to a concentrated broth for dipping; ask for dashi at the end to turn the rest into soup.
Pioneering Japanese speakeasy where precise cocktails are served under a massive cherub mural. The room is intimate and dimly lit – arrive early to avoid the inevitable wait.
Intimate ramen counter fusing Japanese tradition with New York brunch classics like bacon, egg, and cheese. The handful of seats are reservation-only and must be booked well in advance.
Counter-only bar serving hand rolls defined by crispy nori and warm seasoned rice. They're passed across the bar one by one – intended to be eaten in seconds.
Japanese speakeasy hidden behind a hair salon – an intimate room with only a dozen seats. Bartenders pour rare sakes and handcrafted cocktails to a soundtrack of vinyl jazz.
Tokyo-style ramen shop focused on light, clean-flavored chicken broth over the usual heavy tonkotsu. Custom noodles are thick and chewy, served in a calm, modern room that draws solo diners.
Japanese cocktail bar set across two floors of a historic carriage house. Downstairs is a classic Ginza-style bar; upstairs, a cozier loft for meticulously crafted martinis and small plates.
Tiny sushi nook serving fresh maki rolls in a signature push-up tube. Lines form early for the limited daily stock, and a strict one-roll-per-person policy is enforced.
