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Sushi

  • Blogs

    April 23, 2012

    Yuji Ramen's Seafood Mazemen Ramen

    Yuji Ramen, a pop-up noodle shop nestled in a back corner of Williamsburg's Kinfolk Studios, will most likely become your favorite ramen joint come summer. Its specialty dishes feature a style of brothless ramen called mazemen, which is catching on in Tokyo but is still uncommon here. In Yuji Ramen' ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 10, 2012

    15 East's $29 Three-Course Lunch

    The chawan mushi appetizer arrives with a black-truffle crag. When was the last time you were exposed to top-shelf sushi? Most of us measure out our lives in mediocre finger sushi and nori rolls, and only on rare occasions do we glimpse how perfect sushi can be. Not that the democratization of sus ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 6, 2012

    Dale Talde Talks About Asian-American Cuisine, Chefs He Admires Part 2

    Yesterday, we spoke to Chef Dale Talde about the plans for his new Park Slope restaurant, Pork Slope, and the new brunch he's launching at Talde. Today, we delve into his thoughts on the neighborhood where he's chosen to build his mini-empire, Asian-American food, and which kitchen tool he just can' ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 16, 2012

    Maruko Sushi Opens, Selling Mad Cheap Nigiri

    Maruko Sushi, a take-out sushi shop on 23rd Street, opened its doors last week, selling individually wrapped pieces of nigiri and an assortment of bubble teas.

  • Blogs

    March 9, 2012

    Blogroll Gazette: Exploding Food, Sushi Chef Flicks

    This week in food blogs... Food Republic shows us how amazing exploding food is when photographed up close. Gilt Taste remembers Biggie Smalls' death with an essay by Francis Lam on what the rapper's lyrics taught him about food.

  • Blogs

    March 9, 2012

    Brazilian Happy Hour at Sushi Samba

    ​ This month, Sushi Samba 7 is hosting Brazilian-themed happy hours. Sunday through Thursday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. and 11 p.m. to close, you can get glasses of Brazilian beer like Palma Luca and Xingu Black Beer for $5, and fruity Caipirinhas and bar snacks for $6. Though it's a bummer that this s ... More >>

  • Film

    March 7, 2012

    Jiro Dreams of Sushi

    ​ This month, Sushi Samba 7 is hosting Brazilian-themed happy hours. Sunday through Thursday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. and 11 p.m. to close, you can get glasses of Brazilian beer like Palma Luca and Xingu Black Beer for $5, and fruity Caipirinhas and bar snacks for $6. Though it's a bummer that this s ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 2, 2012

    Restaurant Roll Call: February's 22 Restaurant Openings and 13 Closings

    The shark-infested waters of New York City's restaurant industry are not for the faint of heart. In case you're into keeping tabs, here is a list of those who took the leap and opened new establishments and those who were forced to bow out this month.

  • Blogs

    February 24, 2012

    Gingersnap's Organic's Nori Rolls: Riceless, Fishless Sushi That's Actually Tasty!

    Vegan cuisine can often leave much to be desired in the flavor and excitement departments. Kale salads and sprout medleys can only go so far. Which is why we were pleased to discover Gingersnap's Organic (170 East 7th Street, 212-533-9939), a newish (opened in November) casual café in the Eas ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 15, 2012

    Maruko Sushi Opening Soon on 23rd Street

    After being hidden behind plywood for months, signage is up at Maruko Sushi, a new Japanese spot set to open at 170 West 23rd Street. It looks like the opening is still a ways off, but the restaurant's Facebook page suggests that it will be inexpensive and somewhat fusion-y. Which sorta sounds like ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 23, 2012

    How the 'Edo-Mae' Sushi Assortment at Hasaki Is Like a Brief Vacation to Tokyo

    What comes in a wooden box and is supremely delectable? Run your eye down the extensive sushi menu at Hasaki, and you'll find many interesting oddities and combinations. At the end of the omakase list, for example, is a $45 combo called Edo-mae Sushi.

  • Blogs

    November 28, 2011

    Kobeyaki Offers Rolls, Bowls, Burgers, and Buns to Lunchtime Crowds

    Having recently checked out ShopHouse, a/k/a Asian Chipotle, we were intrigued to learn about Kobeyaki, a new fast-casual Japanese joint directly across the street from the Fashion Institute of Technology that specializes in "rolls, bowls, burgers, and buns." Wanting to see if it followed the ShopHo ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 4, 2011

    Say Goodbye to My Maki, Le Bibloquet

    It's a dog-eat-dog world out there. Here are some of the dogs who got eaten this week. Know of any restaurants or bars opening or closing? Drop us a line. The somewhat forgettable Foodie, in Midtown, located in the space that once housed Boi Restaurant, has closed. No word yet on a replacement. [Mi ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 17, 2011

    The Early Word: Taka Taka

    Lauren ShockeyChipotle sauce adds a Mexican kick to a soft shell crab roll​ Mexican sushi and Japanese tacos: the ultimate in fusion food, right? That's the thinking at Taka Taka (330 West Broadway, 212-966-8252), a new Japanese-Mexican fusion spot located in Soho. We were a bit skeptical ab ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 16, 2011

    What's So Special About Apple's Siri?

    ​Anticipation and hoopla surrounded the release of the iPhone 4S, but when people discovered Apple wasn't debuting the iPhone 5, the launch was dubbed a dud. 5 is one better than 4! Why are you robbing us of 5? On the evening Steve Jobs died, CNN.com's main headline was about how the iPhone 4S ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 4, 2011

    Halloween Is Only 27 Days Away! Meaning It's Now Time To Buy Your Sexy Foodie Costume!

    Oh, Halloween. You're a pretty rad holiday because what's better than celebrating candy? And, as Mean Girls' Cady Heron astutely noted, "Halloween is the one night a year when girls can dress like a total slut and no other girls can say anything about it." But let's get real. The sexy nurse and ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 3, 2011

    What's Happening This Week: Sushi & Sake; A Month of Cheese

    Our weekly dining and drinking newsletter features all the hottest epicurean events in the city. Sign up for it here! Sushi & Sake 101 SUSHISAMBA 7 Tuesday, October 4, 7 p.m. The sushi-and-sake series is back, with dates throughout the fall. Learn how to make sushi rolls at home, and how to pair yo ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 18, 2011

    Dish No. 50: Sushi and Nigiri From the Lobster Place

    Rebecca Marx​ New York abounds with pre-packaged sushi, and a lot of it sucks. And that's one of the reasons we're grateful for the Lobster Place, where the pre-packaged sushi is so fresh and pristine it could pass muster in a good sit-down restaurant.

  • Blogs

    July 5, 2011

    Fancy New Wall Street Duane Reade Does Hair and Nails

    ​Tomorrow, Duane Reade will open a new location at 40 Wall Street, and to cater to the business types who are expected to shop there, the store will feature a hair salon, a nail bar, a pharmacy with a doctor on-hand, a sushi bar, a juice bar, and a stock ticker. At 22,000 square feet, the stor ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 27, 2011

    Walgreen's Wants to Shove Some Half-Rotten Bananas Up Your Ass

    ​At the big-box Walgreen's on Cooper Square, they know how to stock the fruit on the shelves, but not how to take care of it. Note price: $1.49 per pound. [Click on image to examine the bananas with a shopper's careful eye.] Not content to sell you lifetime supplies of candy and car-size bags ... More >>

  • Dining

    June 22, 2011

    Brushstroke: The Feast From the East

    David Bouley looks to the land of the rising nigiri

  • Blogs

    June 17, 2011

    Ask the Critics: What Makes My Spicy Tuna Roll Spicy?

    flickr/Calgary ReviewsFind out what's in that sauce​Holly G. Asks: How do you make the spicy mayonnaise that comes in spicy tuna rolls? Is it just mayo and Sriracha? Can you find out what's in it? Dear Holly: While spicy tuna rolls aren't classic sushi offerings, there's no question that th ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 24, 2011

    Fork in the Road's Favorite Sushi in New York City

    flickr/ragingwire​It's time for Tuesday Toasts, our weekly feature highlighting the Fork in the Road team's favorite versions of popular dishes and favorite spots in the city for a given activity. They might not be the best or the coolest or the newest, but instead represent the things and pla ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 2, 2011

    Make Sushi Samba's Trio of Sorbets, Like Pastry Chef Michelle Duran

    Sorvete à la Sushi Samba​Michelle Duran, who joined the Sushi Samba empire late last year, is putting her fingerprint on the dessert menu with this trio of Japanese-accented sorbets... or sorvete, in Portuguese. The three flavors include wasabi and green apple, sake with red shiso, and pisco ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 7, 2011

    Battle of the Upscale, Pre-Packaged Sushi: Dean & DeLuca v. the Lobster Place

    Rebecca MarxDean & Deluca's sushi and nigiri assortment.​ New York abounds with pre-packaged sushi, and a lot of it sucks. But while dry rice and fish of questionable origin and freshness are often the order of the day (particularly if you're stupid enough to buy your sushi at Duane Reade), w ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 29, 2011

    The Best Thing I Ate Yesterday: Spicy Tuna Rolls, Sirloin, and Pork

    Welcome to The Best Thing I Ate Yesterday, where we endeavor to remember the very best thing we stuffed down our gullets over the past 24 hours. Why? Because the only thing better than enjoying a meal is wallowing in the memory of one savored in the recent past. Today's fond reminiscences ...

  • Blogs

    March 2, 2011

    Nine Things You Probably Wouldn't Want to Eat At Guy Fieri's Restaurant Tex Wasabi's

    sfgate.com​We're sick of Guy Fieri (real name: Guy Ramsay Ferry). The television personality manufactured on the second season of "The Next Food Network Star" might double as a Barnum & Bailey clown. Yet he is now one of the country's most recognizable celebrity chefs. If you want to see how ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 11, 2011

    The Early Word: Yuba

    Lauren Shockey​Yuba is the Japanese word for tofu skin, which is the thin layer of film that occurs when making tofu as the curding vat of soymilk cools down. While working at Masa, chefs George Ruan and Jack Wei fell in love with the yuba that was flown in daily from Japan, and so they named ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 27, 2011

    Sushi Samba to Serve Giant Amazonian Fish This Restaurant Week

    Mother Nature NetworkBig fish in a big pond.​Sushi Samba sends word that it will be the first restaurant in New York and one of the few in America to serve the giant Amazonian fish called arapaima or paiche.

  • Film

    September 29, 2010

    Hong Kong Sweats (and Aches) Through Hot Summer Days

    Mother Nature NetworkBig fish in a big pond.​Sushi Samba sends word that it will be the first restaurant in New York and one of the few in America to serve the giant Amazonian fish called arapaima or paiche.

  • Dining

    November 10, 2009

    Dodge the Sake Bombs at Laut

    A fine Malaysian joint hides near Union Square

  • Dining

    December 10, 2008

    Top Café Tibet Is Stuffed With Good Food

    A delicious new restaurant in Ditmas Park

  • Dining

    July 29, 2008

    Egg-Salad Sushi at Sakae Sushi

    New chain meddles with our expectations for Japanese cuisine

  • Dining

    July 23, 2008

    Matsugen: When Good Noodles Go Vong

    Expense-account soba in Tribeca

  • Dining

    August 28, 2007

    Are We There Yeti?

    Very strange combination of cuisines flourishes in Sunnyside

  • Dining

    June 12, 2007

    Georgia on My Mind

    Gotham continues to suck the best sushi chefs from the rest of the country

  • Dining

    April 24, 2007

    Tonguing the Devil

    East Village Japanese offers unusual home-style delicacies

  • Dining

    April 18, 2006

    Better Belly

    Don't discard the lard at Japanese specializing in Okinawan

  • Dining

    November 29, 2005

    Daruma Bums

    Please don't ban the bomb at cave-like Williamsburg Japanese

  • Dining

    June 28, 2005

    Undersea Toon

    Sticking mainly to fish, new sushi bar appears on Houston

  • Dining

    March 8, 2005

    Goodbye, Columbus

    Takayama tweaks it on the 4th floor of Time Warner Center

  • Dining

    August 27, 2002

    Point Counter Point

    Takayama tweaks it on the 4th floor of Time Warner Center

  • Dining

    April 30, 2002

    Frog. Period.

    Takayama tweaks it on the 4th floor of Time Warner Center

  • Dining

    June 19, 2001

    Antique Nipponware

    Takayama tweaks it on the 4th floor of Time Warner Center

  • Dining

    January 2, 2001

    When the Student Is Ready

    Takayama tweaks it on the 4th floor of Time Warner Center

  • Dining

    December 26, 2000

    Temple of Doom

    Takayama tweaks it on the 4th floor of Time Warner Center

  • Dining

    August 8, 2000

    Happy Talk

    Takayama tweaks it on the 4th floor of Time Warner Center

  • Dining

    November 16, 1999

    'Cue the Kalbi

    Takayama tweaks it on the 4th floor of Time Warner Center

  • Dining

    July 20, 1999

    Goodbye Ruby Foo’s

    Takayama tweaks it on the 4th floor of Time Warner Center

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