Chloe Choi

All the dishes we ordered were delicious. Fish tartare⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The combination of fresh diced fish, and the burst of flavor from the salmon roe was perfect. I loved the crispy cracker on the side, which added a nice crunch and balanced the textures beautifully. Each bite felt light yet rich in flavor. Definitely one of the highlights of the meal, and I would come back just to order this again! Cream udon⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The mentaiko cream udon was amazing! The sauce was rich, creamy, and perfectly balanced with the salty kick of the mentaiko. The udon noodles were chewy and soaked up the flavor really well, and the mushrooms added a nice earthy touch. It was comforting, flavorful, and definitely a must-try dish. Tantan noodles ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The tantanmen was also absolutely delicious! The broth had a perfect balance of creaminess, spice, and nutty sesame flavor. The noodles were cooked just right, with a nice chewy texture that held the sauce well. Topped with flavorful minced pork and fresh greens, every bite was rich and satisfying. Definitely one of the best bowls of tantanmen I’ve had! One thing that could have been better was the communication about closing time. We were not informed about the restaurant’s closing time before ordering, and only while our food was being served did the server mention that they were about to close. Because of that, we had to rush through our meal instead of enjoying it at a relaxed pace. Of course, it was also partly our fault for not checking the closing time before visiting, but it would have been much more considerate if the staff had asked us while we were waiting for a table whether we were okay with the late hour.

+2

Yon Ant

A great spot, clean, quick and good service. Food is flavorful. Reasonable price. Generous portion compared to other Japanese restaurants. Friendly staff.

Was lucky enough to walk in and get a table. Enjoyed the cod udon and Hokkaido milk soft serve immensely. The vibe is really cozy but chic. The servers here were really on top of things.

+2

Carolin Esquea

This restaurant is very nice. All of the staff worked very hard and although we came right as they got a huge rush, you wouldn’t be able to tell by how often they came by to check on us. I think we got a little unlucky with getting seated right next to where the staff idle, it was by their counter and close to where they would pick up the food from the kitchen. Very unlucky stuff because it felt like someone was always watching or listening to us. But the food came out so quick and was so good we just forgot about that. The cocktail that we got was very sweet and you couldn’t really tell it was alcoholic. It’s a strawberry cocktail and it was very good. The Hokkaido milk soft serve is probably just vanilla icecream though can’t say I recommend it over the McDonald’s soft serve. My udon (the beefy one) was delicious! The sauce was super sweet and amazing. The egg was perfection and the meat was so tasty. The only issue was the onion ring was completely soaked through and had a gross texture. My bf’s udon was the creamy cod one. It had a lot of meat and was pretty good. I can’t complain because it was creamy and tasted of cod. If you like those things you should like this but I feel like it was missing something. If you come here I would recommend trying their cocktails and definitely not getting the soft drink. Water is probably enough and if you get a dessert they give you a hot tea as a palette cleanser. My bf and I each got a tea despite only getting one soft serve. They have a lot on their menu not just udon, but we only had udon. The vibes are very nice and from certain seats you can see directly into the kitchen and bar to watch the kitchen staff working away on the food and drinks. It feels very homey and relaxing.

Vivian “Vivventure” Wayfarer

Nonono is a fantastic spot — stylish, lively, and with great presentation from the menu to the dishes themselves. We ordered the thigh yakitori, mixed tartare, kalbi don, and sukiyaki udon, and everything was delicious, flavorful, and tender. It’s clearly a popular place, and for good reason — the food and atmosphere both impress without feeling pretentious. 10/10 would definitely come back.

+1

David Hori

Cool vibe and decor; excellent and prompt service; and excellent tasting food. I had the sashimi lunch box and my wife had the shoyu ramen. We also tried the salad,chicken karage, and rain drop pudding. Would definitely recommend the spot for a good meal.

Jingwei Teng

Casual yakitori spot - great value! Love the DIY hand roll and karaage too. Would definitely recommend an extra serving of the tsukune (chicken meatball skewer). So flavourful!

+2

Love love loved this place! Came here for dinner a little bit ago and split a spread of dishes with a few friends! We were a party of 4 and I'd say we were plenty full after sharing a bunch of things: the kalbi and brussel sprout yakitori, yellowtail ceviche, yaki corn, kinoko, pumpkin tempura, renkon bacon, karaage, shrimp katsu, tuna mayo roll, kani fried rice, and sukiyaki udon. For dessert, we ended up getting all three - the matcha parfait, hokkaido soft serve, and the suishingen (rain drop pudding for the aesthetics)! Honestly, I loved everything - especially the starter-sized things, like the kalbi skewer and karaage. The flavors and textures are varied which makes it even more important to try a bunch of things. Of the desserts, would definitely get the rain drop pudding at least once just because it's fun and I was a fan of the matcha parfait with the surprise mochi (spoiler alert) at the bottom! Because we leaned more into the small dishes we probably didn't have enough room for more entrees but the udon and fried rice were both terrific and I would want to try more things off the menu. The place itself is cozy, not too loud, and the service staff are so nice! It was a great place to hang with friends for a few hours - casual and trendy!

+6

Happy Hour Premium Malt beer is great pairing with Yakitori. The chicken quality is very good. DIY hand roll is also tasty. The Hokkaido ice cream tops it all up! Excellent experience.

Jimbo 10

Looking for a cozy place for lunch with the kids, I stumbled upon this place. The menu was very varied and provided plenty of options for us. We thoroughly enjoyed the food, and everything was excellent. Maybe just dessrt not to many options. Our favorite was their kalbi, which was so juicy and melted in your mouth. And Tsukune was great too! The service was also excellent. Kudos to the staff who served our table. I will definitely be back!

+4

Michelle

Love it here! Have been here a few times with friends and family and you can’t go wrong if you love Japanese food and seafood!! The Nonono mix tartare is a must, great citrus and salty flavors with such fresh fish. Any of the sushi and skewers are also solid choices. The karaage is also exactly what you expect, crispy, juicy, and tangy with the lemon. We really enjoyed the miso tonton ramen as well and the unagi don. Just a great solid place. Servers are super kind and attentive, there’s a lot seating and can be fun for friends or family! Highly recommend!

Jimmy Andrew

We went around 1 p.m. on Saturday. There was no wait, and we were seated at a bar table. This was my third visit to this restaurant, and as always, the staff was friendly and professional. We ordered four appetizers and one main dish. The portion size for the main dish was just as generous as it was before COVID—hard to believe for NYC! All of the appetizers shown in my attached pictures are recommended, except for the one in the fourth picture (yellowtail). That dish consists of yellowtail cubes, slices of beet, and nuts. It needs more sauce to better blend the flavors of the beet and fish, and the nuts should be replaced, as they don’t complement the dish well.

+1

Love love loved this place! Came here for dinner a little bit ago and split a spread of dishes with a few friends! We were a party of 4 and I'd say we were plenty full after sharing a bunch of things…

Food was incredible (both quality, quantity and flavor) and the servers was so friendly. Such a nice atmosphere too. Will be returning!

Food was incredible (both quality, quantity and flavor) and the servers was so friendly. Such a nice atmosphere too. Will be returning!

food was incredible (both quality, quantity and flavor) and the servers was so friendly. Such a nice atmosphere too. Will be returning!

There were so many great items to choose from. I had the scallops, creamy udon, some sushi, and chicken skewers. I also ordered the raindrop dessert but they forgot it as they were on break for dinne…

There were so many great items to choose from. I had the scallops, creamy udon, some sushi, and chicken skewers. I also ordered the raindrop dessert but they forgot it as they were on break f…

There were so many great items to choose from. I had the scallops, creamy udon, some sushi, and chicken skewers. I also ordered the raindrop dessert but they forgot it as they were on break for din…

There were so many great items to choose from. I had the scallops, creamy udon, some sushi, and chicken skewers. I also ordered the raindrop dessert but they forgot it as they were on break for din…

i could eat the ceviche, salmon tataki, and oyako roll every night. super cozy space, excellent service. i'm obsessed

i could eat the ceviche, salmon tataki, and oyako roll every night. super cozy space, excellent service. i'm obsessed

Finally affordable yakitori place is here!\nLove the atmosphere here, it's like izakaya but fancy. The service was amazing and food is delicious! \nDefinitely recommend!

Finally affordable yakitori place is here!\nLove the atmosphere here, it's like izakaya but fancy. The service was amazing and food is delicious! \nDefinitely recommend!

Finally affordable yakitori place is here!\nLove the atmosphere here, it's like izakaya but fancy. The service was amazing and food is delicious! \nDefinitely recommend!

This has become one of my fave spots for japanese food that I've been here 3 times already this year. The Kalbi don was delicious and satisfied my meat cravings. Every dish I've tried here -cod roe…

YesYesYes\n\nWithout a doubt, this place has some great quality food. No corners are cut to deliver these dishes. \n\nI ordered the chicken thigh and the chicken oyster yakitori. Don't bother with …

YesYesYes\n\nWithout a doubt, this place has some great quality food. No corners are cut to deliver these dishes. \n\nI ordered the chicken thigh and the chicken oyster yakitori. Don't bother wit…

Fun ambiance, excellent service and every dish was delicious. We ordered 1 of everything that doesn't have nuts, seeds or items I'm allergic to and we loved every bite. The servers were friendly, h…

Found this around the corner from the Arlo NoMad hotel where I was staying. Service was quick and food was tasty. Seems every place in NYC is narrow and cozy seating. Their drinks menu had a good s…

This cozy izakaya gives off total hipster and chill vibes, a delightful find in the FlatIron district of Manhattan. Reserve ahead, I came here with 2 friends on a Sunday evening at 6:30pm and they seated us at a super narrow corner table on the 2nd story facing the wall. Level 2 is pretty dimly lit and felt cramped as we were only inches from other patrons. The menu here is primarily Japanese but we also found a few items that were an interesting Italian-Japanese fusion. We ordered the following to share: 1)chicken thighs yakitori - juicy and tender 2) chicken breast yakitori - juicy 2)angus prime galbi yakitori - chewy 3)pork with shio yakitori - tender but sweet 4) Nasu Dengaku (Eggplant) - soft; flavorful 5) Yaki Corn - overkill with parm 6) Lobster in miso butter - smooth a fave 7) Cod Roe cream udon - heavy/miss 8) Salmon Donburi - small portions but 👌 9) Ebi Katsu - scrumptious and crispy 10) Branzino in Lemon Mayo - zesty a fave 11) Kuro Goma - very smol but perfect texture The food here is pretty up to par for our standards. Service is decent but not attentive. Bathrooms are clean, overall ambiance is relaxed. Great for date nights.

+6

The food and atmosphere were good. I forgot to take a picture of the skewers. The wings were way too salty, but the chicken breast was really yummy. Overall, their portions are pretty small. They have a happy hour until 6 PM

Xtee M

I wouldn’t have came to this place if my friend invited me. I thought it’s a good find. Causal spot with vegetarian options. The server was very helpful. I asked for vegan options, they said there aren’t really truly vegan options. The vegetable tempura is fried in the same oil as the fish. I tried their shishito peppers and the vegetable udon. The vegetable udon was tasty. I had cold sake with my food. It’s a busy place so definitely recommend making a reservation. Not bad overall.

Celebrated my daughters birthday here. Food is good , just not the Ramen though. Not their specialty. Service is fast and the staff were very attentive.

+1

Carin Rudich

This cozy restaurant never disappoints with its small plates cooked to perfection. Surprisingly the restaurant was very busy for a Monday night on both floors. Servers were attentive throughout the meal always making sure we had clean plates and were happy. We shared several dishes and ordered a bit too much but everything is always so good. It's hard not to! It's best to make reservations especially if you are a big group.

+3

Mei Deng

Restaurant was spacious and not too loud - good catch up spot. Food overall had good prices - Cod roe cream udon: 8/10, pretty creamy and flavorful, and lots of mushrooms and chicken. Not as much roe. Chicken was a little gamey imo, but I LOVED the mushrooms and noodles - Chicken thigh yakitori: 8/10, flavorful! - Lotus root, bacon, and mozzarella: 7/10, pretty yummy, and ever tried something like this - Shrimp katsu: 7/10, had higher expectations but it lowkey lacked flavor. Texture was good tho *Note: Wanna come back to try their lunch special and sushi/raw fish dishes

Vlad

We ordered a lot. Food was fresh, good flavor and interesting. I would skip chicken wings next time . Dry and lack flavor. Spicy ramen was good but very under seasoned. Service was good and friendly . Over all solid experience.

+6

Incredible service! Waiters were extremely attentive and accommodating. Notable dishes: cod roe cream udon, eggplants, bacon with lotus roots and the fried pumpkin!!!

Incredible service! Waiters were extremely attentive and accommodating. Notable dishes: cod roe cream udon, eggplants, bacon with lotus roots and the fried pumpkin!!!

Food was delicious and fresh. Service was great. wine was a smaller pour than usual places.

The space is great! Very unique setup. Food was good (specifically the eggplant and the DIY hand rolls, but came out extremely slowly and the service was not ideal. Would give it another shot, but not our best dining experience!

Ordered to go, so take my review with a grain of salt. The food was ready to pick up moments after i ordered. The food was just bland. I know nothing will be as good as sitting down, but even then. THe noodles were all clumped together and lacked flavor. The broth wasn't all that great either. I was ordering to eat at a hotel and was given no utensils. No chopsticks, spoon, nothing. Not sure why that wouldnt be standard with ramen. The sushi, no soy sauce packets either and the sushi was no better or worse than what you'd get at a grocery store. I'm sure this place is fine if you were sitting down and eating, but if you order take out, you are not getting their finest food.

it was okay. just okay really. the service was lackluster, they hardly checked on us and we always had to flag them down to order, for more water or the check. the food was a little salty. we got t…

Used to be my fave place in the city, and the cod roe cream udon being one of my favorite things to eat. I ordered the cod roe cream udon today and it came with chicken in it, of which I'm actually…

This place is no longer good. Been here 3 times before the new menu and really loved it. Told everyone about it and gosh I’m wrong… Recently took my colleague here and they changed their menu. Not much to choose from and food is not that great quality wise, flavor is fine nothing special anymore. Not sure if the raw ceviche or wine or cream udon, I had food poisoning…yuck