The ever-popular Momo Sushi Shack in Bushwick has spawned a sister restaurant not too far from its origins. At the corner of Starr Street and…
We Poked Our Head into the Newest Poke Bowl Spot, Raw Mkt
The latest fast-casual joint to hit NYU’s West 8th Street corridor is also the latest poke bowl spot to hit the city. No, this one…
Ramen Ridiculousness! Five New Places to Slurp Away
Slurping season is almost upon us, and this winter will bring more ramen options than ever before. Ramen by Mew 7 Cornelia St., nr. West…
7 Wacky Things to Do at Waku Waku, a Cavalcade of Japanese Pop Culture
Always dreamt of traveling to Japan but couldn’t face the 14-hour flight? If so, you’ll be glad to know that this weekend your biggest obstacle…
Bar Goto Is About to Be Your New Go-To For Japanese-Style Cocktails and Tapas
The rapidly upscaling Lower Lower East Side — which recently got a new nightspot and French bistro — adds a cocktail destination to its ranks…
Craving Wasabi Beer and Mexican-Japanese Pancakes? Okiway Is Just a Walk Away
You’ve seen the stickers plastered all over town — Okiway finally opens tonight in Bushwick, complete with wasabi flavored beer.
Two Shape-Shifting St. Marks Spots Have Changed Their Stripes Again
It takes a lot to stand out on St. Marks Place, so who can blame these two ADD-stricken restaurants for seeing what sticks.
Dojo Izakaya Is Now Serving Up Soba On Ave B
Oodles of noodles! While East Williamsburg has a new ramen refuge, the East Village just scored a new soba spot. Chef David Bouhadana just opened his second restaurant in the…
Sushi Shots, Anyone? Samurai Mama Has Quietly Opened a Ramen Refuge
This is kind of amazing: a little over a month ago, Williamsburg favorite Samurai Mama managed to open a spin-off without any of the food…
A Vintage Clothier Opens an Izakaya With ‘Special Addictive Fried Chicken’
Yudai Kanayama’s clothing shop, Champon Vintage at Williamsburg’s Artist & Fleas, is named after a type of ramen — so it shouldn’t be a surprise…