All Things Japanese

by Celia Sin-Tien Cheng
February 18, 2011

I not only grew up between heavily Japanese-influenced Taiwan and Hawaii, but also used to live in Japan. So it’s not surprising that Japanese is the type of cuisine I eat most. Japanese cuisine in New York is consistently one of the highest quality ethnic foods, and it has become so sophisticated that I can actually satiate my specific cravings at the many specialty Japanese restaurants that have cropped up over the years. So here’s a quick run-down of my favorites by specialty.

SUSHI　鮨
Soto
Kuruma Zushi
Sushi Zen
Kanoyama
Sasabune
Sushi Yasuda
15 East
Ushiwakamaru

KYOTO SPECIALTIES　京都料理
Kajitsu
Omen
Kyoya

SOBA　蕎麦
Cocoron
Sobakoh
Soba Nippon

RAMEN　ラーメン
Santoka
Ippudo
Setagaya

YAKINIKU　焼肉
Takashi

LUNCH SPECIALS 　定食
Japanese Lunch Specials — Midtown East

YAKITORI/CHARCOAL GRILLING　焼き鳥
Yakitori Totto
Aburiya Kinnosuke

TONKATSU　豚カツ
Katsuhama

RICE BALLS　おむすび
Oms/b

PASTA　パスタ
Basta Pasta

COFFEE SHOP　コーヒーショップ
Hiroko’s Place

CAFE/PATISSERIE　カフェ
The Adore

IZAKAYA　居酒屋
Zenkichi
Menchankotei