With pride of place accorded to it, given its location in the Time Warner Centre building at New York City’s Columbus Circle, Masa is a sushi lovers’ paradise. Their menu is not set in stone. Owner and Head Chef Masayoshi Takayama decides on every dish served here. Only the freshest local catch and produce, along with fish largely sourced from Japan go into these dishes. To add to this, the restaurant has earned a place in the prestigious Michelin guide and is known for being among the world’s most expensive restaurants. Its elegant wooden interiors make the ambience surreal, and the team of customer-facing staff provide immaculate service, thereby offering patrons an incredible, unprecedented dining experience. The restaurant policy of mandatory reservations in advance is in view of the limited number of guests it can delight at any given point in time.
Overlooking Taylor Park Community Center, Basilico offers a variety of authentic meals from various regions in Italy. The menu includes items like antipasti, salads, pastas, veal chops and more. It features Rustic-style interiors and dim lights, giving a warm and cozy feel. The restaurant also offers catering services for small parties and events. This well-known classy restaurant is the perfect place to catch up with friends.
Sushi has quite captured the imagination of the average American, hence the popularity of Japanese cuisine in the city. With a myriad of eclectic combinations, there have been lots of twists added to the original flavor of the cuisine, to suit the American palate, such that it is a rarity to find the traditional preparation. Tanoshi Sushi and Sake Bar, however, endeavors to fill in the void and provide the most delectable, authentically cooked Japanese fare consisting of sashimi, sushi and other exotic seafood. Chef Toshio is a master of his art and works up delightful flavors to challenge the palate. The service is impeccable and the staff is friendly.
Rawia Bishara, chef and owner at Tanoreen, had been serving her signature dishes to friends and family for years before she decided to share her love for Palestinian and Middle Eastern food with New York. A mix of the traditional Middle-East with the contemporary add-ons is what her restaurant Tanoreen is all about. Every dish is prepared with utmost attention and has a distinctive flavor of its own. Lamb being the specialty of this place, the specialties include Nakanek, Arabic Cheese Pie, Hashwi, and Butternut Squash Stew.
Two sisters: Aki and Berekti, are the proud owners of Mesob, which brings to the city tantalizing flavors of Ethiopian cuisine. Mesob, located in the heart of Montclair, offers delightful Ethiopian recipes that will satiate the vegan and meat loving palate. The sisters recommend the Injera; a type of bread made from flat dough which blends well with spice filled gravies. On the last Sunday of every month this restaurant opens at 11a for brunch. So for a taste of authentic Ethiopian flavors, drop in at Mesob.
Literally translating to “green inn,” Locanda Verde is a restaurant in New York with its roots in sumptuous Italian food. The menu is presented in such a way that it will satisfy all your food cravings and at the same make you feel full. Dishes are made with locally sourced ingredients that are sustainable and fresh and Chef Andrew Carmellini will make sure that every dish that goes out of the kitchen is absolutely flawless.
Sushi Aoki in Fort Lee in New Jersey is a well-known Japanese restaurant in the area. Opened in the year 2021, this friendly restaurant is owned and managed by Chef Masashi Aoki. The restaurant’s multi-course Kaiseki meals include traditional dishes like sushi, sashimi, soup, dessert and a lot more. They use high-quality fresh ingredients to prepare all their unique dishes. For an added experience, patrons are encouraged to bring their own bottle of alcoholic drink to this restaurant.
Set along East 10th Street in New York, Tsukimi is a one-Michelin starred restaurant. This restaurant is known to offer a Japanese-style multi-course kaiseki menu. Their traditional dishes are prepared by using various modern cooking techniques. The restaurant features counter-style seating arrangements, which is perfect for patrons who want to have a chat with the chef while they enjoy their meals. Due to the restaurant’s limited seating capacity, it is recommended that patrons reserve their table here in advance.
Drew's Bayshore Bistro is "a dream come true" for local owner and chef Andrew Araneo. The result of that dream is an adorable bistro that brings seasonal, fresh, Cajun-inspired dishes to Keyport. After Hurricane Sandy flooded the restaurant's original location, Drew's moved to its charming new home just a few blocks away. Simple decor and comfortable furnishings are just as much a part of the Drew's experience as is the tasty food. The restaurant is BYOB and tends to be very busy, so be sure to bring your own alcoholic drinks and call ahead for reservations.
Serving sumptuous farm-to-table pies, Arturo’s Osteria and Pizzeria is extremely popular. The space is cozy and inviting and gets packed really fast, so try to reach early to grab a table. Relish the Santo, it’s not a local favorite without reason. Prepared with tomato sauce, hand made mozzarella, crumbled sausages, red onion, and roasted chili oil, the pizza is a delight to the taste buds. If you are not in the mood for pizza, opt for the Cavatelli Siciliani Pasta. Don’t forget to bring along a bottle of your favorite alcohol, as this pizzeria is a BYOB restaurant. The dishes are made to order, so your meal might take some time for your meal to arrive. However, if you are looking for delicious pizza, you can’t go wrong with Arturo’s Osteria and Pizzeria.
Sushi has quite captured the imagination of the average American, hence the popularity of Japanese cuisine in the city. With a myriad of eclectic combinations, there have been lots of twists added to the original flavor of the cuisine, to suit the American palate, such that it is a rarity to find the traditional preparation. Tanoshi Sushi and Sake Bar, however, endeavors to fill in the void and provide the most delectable, authentically cooked Japanese fare consisting of sashimi, sushi and other exotic seafood. Chef Toshio is a master of his art and works up delightful flavors to challenge the palate. The service is impeccable and the staff is friendly.
For mildly spiced Indian food, head to Yaar. Sway to the cool trip-hop beats while wolfing down a Samosa. Admire the intricately crafted and ethnic mosaic lamps on the ceiling or the elephant mural on the wall. The small and narrow little set up is excellent for a quiet sit down dinner where you're lost in the world of naans mopping up curry. The wait staff is extremely attentive and friendly, so mention any dietary preferences and they will adjust accordingly. The highlight of the place is that it is BYOB and there is no corkage fee. You can enjoy a beer which pairs well with spicy food, so carry a six-pack with you on the way to dining in. Some of the popular dishes from the a la carte menu are Garlic Naan, Lasuni Gobi and Anjeer Tikki. Their Mango Lassi and Gulab Jamun come highly recommended. For those who feel spoiled for choice with their a la carte menu, there's a lunch buffet on weekends.