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Restaurant Type: Japanese
Our Rating: 9.0
Food: 10 • Service: 9 • Décor: 9 • Atmosphere: 9 • Price: 8

Sugiyama is the place, if you want to try superb quality Japanese food including sushi & sashimi. It’s located at 251 W 55th St. (between Broadway & 8th Ave)
New York, Tel.: (212) 956-0670 and open Tuesday through Saturday, 5:30 - 11:45pm. We have been 4 times over past few years and I’m looking forward for chance to go back again.

Usually we order 8 Course Modern Kaiseki ($128) and it’s one of the best, tastiest, unusual and most enjoyable meals. One of my favorite is a little fried crab that can be all eaten. The top dish is kobe beef (Kaiseki with Wagyu, $192) cooked on the hot red stones. You can get a seat at the counter and talk with the owner chef, Mr. Sugiyama, fantastic experience; real iron chef!

This is pricey but worth all of it!

Popularity: 5% [?]

There are so many cool restaurants in Hawaii and we were trying every night new one and at end I came up with list of my favorites.

Our best Japanese were:
Sushi Bar in the Aupaka Terrace at Kauai Marriott Resort & Beach Club. Sushi chef had really fun for my request of all kind spice and funky rolls. This was my very favorite sushi place in Hawaii, which is open five nights a week.

Musashi at Hyatt Regency Waikiki Resort & Spa in Honolulu, Hawaii and address is 2424 Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu, Tel.: (808) 237-6148. We sat by bar and sushi chef was cutting the best quality sushi and sashimi for us. It was very fresh and tasty fish, but did not have any fancy varieties and that what I really enjoy. Place by itself has very nice decor, make it’s feel like in real Japanese restaurant.

Sansei Seafood Restaurant & Sushi Bar , which is one of DK Restaurants. This was my kind place, lot of different fancy appetizers, sushi and we were very full after leaving this restaurant. Only this place did not have any decorations. This sushi is located at 2552 Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu and tel.: (808) 931-6286

Popularity: 23% [?]

Restaurant Type: Japanese
Our Rating: 8.4
Food: 9 • Service: 8 • Décor: 9 • Atmosphere: 8 • Price: 8

It’s located at 245 Park Ave S. (Between 19th Street and 20th Street) in New York City. Tel.: 212-475-9377
This Sushi Samba Park is an assortment place of snacking delights from Japan, Brazil and Peru with DJ Sabo on Friday Nights.
We went to this restaurant second time and had lunch on weekend and I just love this fusion restaurant. The food was great and I got them quite quickly. The ceviche was excellent and my mojito was strong and yummy. This restaurant is mixing South American elements and ingredients with Japanese cuisine and it taste very good. The result is a spicy, natural mix of two cultures that have perfected the art of raw seafood. There was something on the menu for everyone, including great steak, seafood and vegetarian options. The atmosphere is relaxed but the food is fine-dining quality. Best people watching around. Check it out and better make sure to have reservations.

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Popularity: 18% [?]

Restaurant Type: Japanese
Our Rating: 8.4
Food: 9 • Service: 8 • Décor: 8 • Atmosphere: 8 • Price: 9

Yama did it again with the opening of its fourth restaurant in New York City—that is, deliver consistently fresh fish to its faithful clientele. Now in Midtown Manhattan (308 E. 49th Street, between 1st and 2nd Avenues; Tel. 212-355-3370), East side locals do not have to travel far for Yama’s trademark sushi. Offering large slices of high-quality sushi, this restaurant is a sure-bet for a pleasant evening of Japanese cuisine. They offer a variety of sushi combination plates, giving you options on excluding shell fish, for example. Special maki rolls are also worth a try. Moreover, their new Midtown site is a definite upgrade in terms of décor and atmosphere to the Greenwich Village and Gramercy locations. While their plates do not have the gourmet flourishes of the Sushi Sekis and Sugiyamas of the world, they’re a great place for traditional, yet melt-in-your-mouth sushi at very reasonable prices. And if you’re not in the mood to wait for a table (not all locations accept reservations), try takeout and enjoy the delectable treats in the comfort of your home. Rest assured the quality and portions are still there.

Popularity: 14% [?]

Restaurant Type: Japanese restaurant

Our Rating: 8.0

Food: 10 • Service: 9 • Décor: 8 • Atmosphere: 7 • Price: 6

Masa is a top-tier Japanese restaurant located in the sleek Time Warner Center of New York City (10 Columbus Circle, 4th Floor, Tel. 212-823-9800) and probably one of the most expensive restaurants that this reviewer has ever splurged on. Masa serves omakase—the chef’s foremost selection of sashimi (raw fish) and cooked Japanese fare. In this case, Masa’s chef prepares delectable Japanese dishes with rich, yet non-traditional ingredients such as foie gras, caviar and truffles, which in some way justifies higher prices. While your taste buds will rejoice, your wallet may not. In fact, your wallet is hit before you even arrive at their refined establishment with clean lines and simple decor. Few tables also add to the sense of exclusivity. The food and cocktails are, indeed, superb and worth a try if your stomach can handle a tab of close to $1000 for two. For several hours, you will dine on multiple, exquisitely prepared dishes, served at a moderate pace to truly savor the flavors of each bite. For a special occasion, it’s a treat. If you dare to be boldly extravagant and don’t need the money for a vacation, enjoy the experience.

Popularity: 14% [?]