rozrapp Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 4 hours ago, small h said: …and it needs to be within a :30 drive…. After reading an article in yesterday’s NY Times about current very serious traffic congestion especially in the Outer Boroughs (because people are choosing to drive rather than take public transportation), I hope your short drive doesn’t become a much, much longer one. Enjoy your Chinese food and Happy New Year! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
small h Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 Thanks! I'm hoping because we're heading out at around 3pm, it won't be too bad. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
voyager Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 If nothing else it will be your DIY Seinfeld episode. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
small h Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 The episode that takes place in the vestibule of a Chinese restaurant is a tour de force. Let's see if I can beat it! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
voyager Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 You can do it! I have faith. Happy New Year. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sweatshorts Posted January 15 Share Posted January 15 Are there any good omakases left in NYC for around $125? I'm trying to plan a birthday dinner for my girlfriend and she's never had omakase before, but I'm trying not to spend $1000. There are a ton of $400 places nowadays, but almost none that I can find under $150 that either (i) don't kick you out after 30-60 minutes or (ii) don't put gold leaf and truffle and shit on the sushi. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GerryOlds Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 11 hours ago, sweatshorts said: Are there any good omakases left in NYC for around $125? I'm trying to plan a birthday dinner for my girlfriend and she's never had omakase before, but I'm trying not to spend $1000. There are a ton of $400 places nowadays, but almost none that I can find under $150 that either (i) don't kick you out after 30-60 minutes or (ii) don't put gold leaf and truffle and shit on the sushi. You'll have to go to Queens (specifically Jackson Heights / Elmhurst) for a sub-$100 omakase at Sushi On Me. Yorkville gem Tanoshi is around $125 all-in. Uogashi has a $135 (and $185) option. Rosella, which is run by three white guys and features sustainably caught seafood and natural wines, has one for $150. Less than $400 but more than $150: Nakaji in Chinatown and The Ash Room at Sushi Noz omakases run $225. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Orik Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 12 hours ago, sweatshorts said: Are there any good omakases left in NYC for around $125? I'm trying to plan a birthday dinner for my girlfriend and she's never had omakase before, but I'm trying not to spend $1000. There are a ton of $400 places nowadays, but almost none that I can find under $150 that either (i) don't kick you out after 30-60 minutes or (ii) don't put gold leaf and truffle and shit on the sushi. Ikumi is a bit more (160 iirc) but a lot less than 400. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tubbs Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 Sushi Aoki in Fort Lee NJ...5 minute jitney ride over the bridge from the GWB station (or if it's nice you can even walk). $120-150 and byo. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sweatshorts Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 11 hours ago, GerryOlds said: You'll have to go to Queens (specifically Jackson Heights / Elmhurst) for a sub-$100 omakase at Sushi On Me. Yorkville gem Tanoshi is around $125 all-in. Uogashi has a $135 (and $185) option. Rosella, which is run by three white guys and features sustainably caught seafood and natural wines, has one for $150. Less than $400 but more than $150: Nakaji in Chinatown and The Ash Room at Sushi Noz omakases run $225. I've heard of Sushi On Me, but it seems to be a little bit more about getting shitfaced on unlimited sake than eating good fish? I forgot about Tanoshi, that could be a good option (and appears to still be BYO). I went there years ago and liked it. I went to Uogashi when it was Shimizu and liked it a lot. I'm on the waitlist for Rosella. 10 hours ago, Orik said: Ikumi is a bit more (160 iirc) but a lot less than 400. Looks like it's up to $180 now. After sake/tip/tax that's a little more than I want to spend. 1 hour ago, Tubbs said: Sushi Aoki in Fort Lee NJ...5 minute jitney ride over the bridge from the GWB station (or if it's nice you can even walk). $120-150 and byo. As someone who lives in Gramercy with no car, that would be real hike! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Orik Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 On 1/16/2022 at 8:16 AM, sweatshorts said: Looks like it's up to $180 now. After sake/tip/tax that's a little more than I want to spend. Understood. It's just that with current sushi fish and express shipping prices anything below ~$150 is going to involve some painful compromises (worse fish, less fish, kicking you out in 30 minutes, etc.) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tubbs Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 Trying to find a date night-ish spot in Manhattan that opens books 2 weeks out that isn't Korean or sushi. Pretty much everywhere I've looked is booked up sat 12tj except 63 Clinton which has a 2x price valentine's menu...though maybe I'll do that anyway. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Orik Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 How's Aquavit these days? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tubbs Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 Hmm I've actually heard good things but I can't for the life of me recall if that was pre or post. It all blends Anyway that's booked out too, plus looking at the tasting menu (only option) I can see that the Mrs would veto it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sweatshorts Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 Lunch on a Saturday before a Broadway matinee? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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