18 E Broadway at Catherine St
212-941-0911
Chinatown Dim Sum can be so mysterious, so wonderfully anonymous, that you could wander into a tiny storefront, pay your ten dollars for plate after plate of finger food, leave woozy and full,... Read More
13 Doyers between Pell & Bowery
(212) 962-6047
The one that started it all: Opened in 1920, Nom Wah Tea Parlor can be found down a winding, old-world curve of Doyers Street, deep in Chinatown, and once you enter you’re immediately overcome by... Read More
212.964.7777
http://www.megurestaurants.com
Make a reservation here if you’re looking for a dazzling evening. Housed in a huge, dramatically designed space on Thomas Street, the menu is just as ambitious as the gorgeous interior. Here you... Read More
145 Duane Street (Duane St. & West Broadway)
212.571.1830
http://www.takahachi.net
This is one of our most favorite spots for great sushi at way more relaxed prices than some of its more self-serious sushi neighbors. The atmosphere is laid-back, you don’t need a reservation, the... Read More
105 Hudson Street (Hudson St. & Franklin St.)
212.334.4445
www.noburestaurants.com
Think of this is Nobu’s casual, more chill little sister. They take no reservations, you can get it to go, it’s open late, and it’s first come first serve for a table. Get there early to avoid... Read More
105 Hudson Street (Hudson St. & Franklin St.)
212.219.0500
www.noburestaurants.com
A true classic that has stood the test of time in the ever-growing sushi restaurant universe. Nobu Matsuhisa’s iconic black miso cod and rock shrimp with spicy mayo have been copied several times... Read More
77 Hudson Street (Harrison St. & Hudson St.)
212.233.3287
http://www.zuttonyc.com
Throw out all of your expectations about hushed, reverent sushi bars. This spirited spot is more in line with a Japanese pub with a big communal table, lots of beer and sake, and some seriously... Read More
30 Hudson St (Hudson St. & Duane St.)
212.513.7141
http://www.davidbouley.com/Ichimura
In keeping with Japanese tradition, Ichimura at Brushstroke is tiny, hard-to-spot, and jewel-like in both ambiance and quality. The soft-spoken Mr. Ichimura, who started as a dishwasher in an uptown... Read More