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The only thing I can tell you is that we ordered 98% of the
The only thing I can tell you is that we ordered 98% of the menu. Was it a lot of food? For five, it was JUST right. Service was spot on, sake choices weren't bad, and food was delicious. Paying for the meal literally cost me an arm and a leg but if I had to do it again, I would - I'll just have someone else pay.
Be the first to ReplyWe went for a dining experience they were holding to
We went for a dining experience they were holding to celebrate their second anniversary. AMAZING. The theme was no-waste, and to that end, they were using every part of the tuna. There was broth made from the skin and bones of the fish, and there were cuts from all different areas. We were not able to get a seat at the chef's bar, but that was the only regret of the night. Walking in, they kindly took my coat and provided me with a basket for my purse. The decor was minimalist but still warm and the space gave the impression of intimacy. The staff were incredibly attentive and explained each dish when it hit the table. For pairings, they had recommended different sake for each course, but I decided upon ordering one sake per grouping. They were delicious. One of the more memorable dishes was the Katsu Sando, but made with a very thick and juicy portion of tuna instead of pork. Coated in an airy crisp and sandwiched between two pieces of crust less white bread, the flavor was so good that I still can remember that first bite. I didn't want the event to end. Everything, from the staff to the dishes, made it an incredible night and I can't wait to see what they do for their third anniversary. Whatever it is they decide upon, I will definitely be there for it!
Be the first to ReplyThe Uni Ikura Chawanmushi, Kamo Soba, and Futo Maki were my
The Uni Ikura Chawanmushi, Kamo Soba, and Futo Maki were my favorites! Uni Ikura Chawanmushi is a great way to savor and enjoy the flavor of uni and fish eggs. Futo Maki had such fresh ingredients and fish!
Be the first to ReplyI honestly don't understand why this place has such amazing
I honestly don't understand why this place has such amazing ratings. It's very mid in my opinion, just extremely overpriced and underwhelming. I came her with my bf to celebrate our anniversary after seeing all of the 5 star reviews. We ordered an array of different dishes including some sushi/sashimi, donburi, maki rolls, and a steamed egg. Everything was okay and extremely small portions. We were stunned by the $36 donburi being just as big as the chawanmushi we got. There was nothing special in it, just uni, ikura and rice. The amount of uni was so small, I could barely taste it. For the maki rolls, the uni wagyu maki was completely overshadowed by the taste of the asparagus. I did enjoy the crunch and the flavor that it added but I felt that two pieces was way too much. Each time, I had to eat the uni separately to even taste it. The futo maki was quite an experience. Each piece was the size of a half dollar, huge! I did enjoy the roll but I think it was too much going on, especially with the slimy texture of the okra. I liked the sashimi but at $10 a piece, I would expect it to not to be stringy or so small. Overall, all of 6 items came out to be about $200. We were both so sad after we finished the meal and had to go and get more food afterwards. One major plus though was the service. The staff was very attentive and gave different plates and utensils for each dish we had. It was changed out frequently and our water was always refilled. This is a beautiful place but unfortunately, I don't think it's worth the price tag.
Be the first to ReplyService was exceptional and the food was good but overall,
Service was exceptional and the food was good but overall, a bit disappointing. There are two dining options, omakase (counter seating) and a la carte (dining table). The chefs at the counter were responsible for serving both. This might seem minute but it feels odd/confusing seeing the chef prepare food that were not part of the omakase course. It interrupts the "omakase experience". Overall the food was good but the value wasn't there for the price point. There were only 9 nigiri sushi. Two courses were broth, fish bone and miso. It tastes good but nothing special. The futomaki felt like a glorified kimbap. For a 17 course omakase, it leaves much to be desired. Although omakase was a letdown, the a la carte menu might be worth a try.
Be the first to ReplyAuthentic, unique, yet casual Japanese dining experience.
Although they have an Omakasa tasting menu, we decided to order à la carte from a beautiful menu - both visually and culinarily. This is high-end Japanese done in a friendly, supportive atmosphere, with great service and a relaxed feel. You'll definitely feel right at home. Do what we did, and try a bunch of things from the menu. Everything was absolutely delicious, and very approachable. Five full stars.
Be the first to ReplyOutstanding omakase! Sitting at the bar and watching the
Outstanding omakase! Sitting at the bar and watching the chefs in action, as they present a perfect fresh nigiri on your plate - so fun. Service was attentive and we enjoyed conversing with the chef; he even slipped us an extra fatty tuna after asking us which nigiri was our favorite. My spouse loves sushi, and having been to some great places in NYC, DC, and up and down the West Coast, Towa is his favorite. Yes, $150 per person was quite the splurge, though we've spend more on other omakases and they weren't as good.
Be the first to ReplyAmazing good and staff.
One of my favorite omakses in the city. $65 for lunch omakase is a deal
Be the first to ReplyIn my top 3 for best homestyle Japanese in NYC.
Feels super healthy while still yummy and all ingredients taste very high quality. Some of my fave dishes are the shabu shabu, clay pot rice, and any of their tempura. I came for the New Year's handmade soba and it was one of my fave lunch meals I have ever had!!
Be the first to ReplyOutstanding next level sushi.
Let the chef do his magic you will not be disappointed. Intimate and relaxing atmosphere. Checks all the right boxes.
Be the first to ReplyCame to try the main dining room for their cooked food.
The appetizer fried shrimp roll was very good, flavorful, crispy, YUM.The appetizer Squid Shumai on the other hand was very meh. Not sure what is inside, barely tasted squid.The Eel & Tofu stew was tasty.Prosciutto Maki - my biggest mistake to try this LOL, why did i do that. I think we don't really need explanation why this dish is so wrong.
Be the first to ReplyMy partner and I celebrated our anniversary here last
My partner and I celebrated our anniversary here last Saturday and it was a lovely time! We were treated to a scoop of green tea ice cream at the end of the meal which was so appreciated. Really great service overall, even though the food came out very slowly... We were there for 2.5, almost 3 hours (!!) Our server and the manager came over multiple times to apologize, though we weren't particularly in a rush so we didn't mind all that much. I just hope they aren't usually this busy!We both started off with the Long Peach cocktail ($16/each) which was a refreshing summer drink but a bit too sweet for me. The real reason we'd been wanting to come here though was because of the Wagyu Ishiyaki ($38) aka the DIY steak grilling platter. It was such a unique experience! We grilled about 7 pieces of A5 wagyu on a hot stone and they were just deeelicious. As wagyu lovers we also had to get the Wagyu Tataki ($25) app. The truffle butter paired SO well and we scarfed that down in seconds. We then had the Seasonal Donabe ($34) which had oysters (I believe) and fresh seasonal vegetables. I liked the clean, light flavor the rice had, but it seemed a bit too bland for us. It actually would've paired very well with the grilled wagyu (rice on the side), but this dish came a lot later as it typically takes 45 min to make. After trying a bowl, we decided to pack the rest of it home and not overfill ourselves with carbs. This claypot rice is probably best shared between ~4 people.Then we shared a Nigiri Set ($39) and the Uni Wagyu Maki ($38) - both were very good. Did I mention we are wagyu lovers? Can never get enough. I think the sleeper of the night, however, was the Ebi Mazemen ($25). I love a Japanese-style pasta dish done soo right. Unlike the rice dish, these were very tasty and flavorful carbs that we just devoured. The texture of the noodles was perfect.Finally, we ordered the Panna Cotta (hojicha flavored! $10) with our complimentary anniversary dessert. As non-dessert lovers we thought both were the perfect way to end the meal. We were very satisfied despite all the waiting in between each dish we ordered.
Be the first to ReplyHidden gem in nomad.
The prosciutto roll is not conventional but really great mix of flavors. Roll was $22 and omikase is around $120.
Be the first to ReplyHave been here 3 times,each for the a la carte menu and
Have been here 3 times,each for the a la carte menu and the food, service and ambience have always been incredible!
Be the first to ReplyThe service and food quality is top notch! They even
The service and food quality is top notch! They even noticed that we didn't finish our cocktail and asked for feedback. Most places these days just want you to pay for the bill regardless if we liked it or not. Thank you Towa for caring and making us feel special. We will back next time!
Be the first to ReplyRelatively new place service traditional Japanese cuisine
Relatively new place service traditional Japanese cuisine that is refreshed! Highly recommend making reservations ahead of time since it gets busy. We didn't do the omakase style food, but this place is the place to do it! We ended up getting a selection of food that was similar in price to what the omakase would have been.The Wagyu Tataki was my favorite dish. Melts in your mouth and heavenly!! The Ika (Squid) Shumai was also another standout that I enjoyed. Sushi was fantastic too and was classic. Definitely try the Panna Cotta at the end as well.
Be the first to ReplyI'm so excited to come try the Omakase dinner.
Course OmakaseThe course has perfect combinations of appetizers and sushi. It's a great deal to have such a high quality of Japanese food in this price. Food and service are very good as usual. The best part is they won't rush you for your dinner so you can enjoy the meal. I can't wait to go back again.
Be the first to ReplyMy wife and I celebrated her birthday at Towa.
It was a wonderful experience and the food was impressive.
Be the first to ReplyTowa is not a sushiya, although they do have some
Towa is not a sushiya, although they do have some sushi/sashimi offerings. If you come here expecting sushi works, you're dumb and need to go home. Towa is what Japanese food actually tastes like in real Japanese homes, when overworked parents have no time to roll handmade sushi, so they, you know, cook food like every other culture. Towa is about homestyle Japanese comfort food, but through the Manhattan lens of slightly too high prices for slightly too small portions.- Umami Tomato: Not as umami as I would've liked, especially given that tomatoes have natural MSG. But the dashi jelly, chia seeds, and passion fruit pieces were refreshing, and it was nice that the entire thing was pre-sliced for our convenience.- Yasai Tempura: I wouldn't have chosen this myself, but my friend wanted vegetables (so she chose the deep fried kind?). We got avocado, okra, eggplant, pumpkin, lotus root, sweet potato, and shiitake mushroom in our platter.- Anago Katsu: One of the more unique items being that it's eel cutlet. Tasty but tiny. So, so tiny. Wish they'd given twice as much to justify the $25 price tag.- Nasu Dengaku: From the same friend who wanted vegetables. Forgettable grilled eggplant with surprisingly little flavor. The three kinds of miso were indeed colorful but had no taste.- Wagyu Ishiyaki: To quote Rihanna, "This is what you came for". Hear that sizzle and smell that beef? That's people cooking their thin slices of A5 wagyu beef on a hot stone. I love DIY hot stone grilling, and it's so hard to find in NYC these days. This was good, but again, too little. I could've done with at least 5 more slices of beef. The accompanying sauces (wasabi, yuzu kosho, miso, and soy) were a nice touch.- Seasonal Donabe: Undisputedly the star of the night. It takes 45 minutes to arrive, and girl, it's worth the wait! Traditional cooked rice in a clay pot with seasonal Japanese vegetables I rarely see even in Japanese restaurants (besides Kajitsu). The first bite instantly took me back to my childhood days eating the donabe made by my Japanese grandma. Don't expect a flavor bomb, here. Donabe is subtle, nourishing and comforting--just like grandma.- Sake Kasu Cheesecake: I love cheesecake as much as Kim Kardashian loves a selfie, and you can't come to a JP place and not have JP cheesecake. This one was decent but not the best--it tasted a bit burnt and the yuzu honey sauce was kind of overkill.Want to get your liquor on? The best bang for your buck is easily the $19 Sake Flight that lets you choose any 3 sakes from the list of 8 or so options (so get the most expensive ones, duh). And the pours are pretty generous too. Skip the B & R Highball.Service was the attentive, obsequious, sweet-toned service everyone associates with Japanese people. I'm not sure I'd schlep back to Towa exactly, but I also wouldn't be opposed if someone really wanted to go. I just wish there was a 10% discount I could apply to the bill to even out those high prices.
Be the first to ReplyTowa opened about three months ago and given the good
Towa opened about three months ago and given the good reviews so far, decided to try it out since it's close to where we are staying. Super friendly service. Not loving sitting at a table with benches but at least there wasn't another party next to us on this communal table. We ended up ordering a bunch and sharing all the plates so the courses came one by one and it took a while, but we didn't really mind, as it allowed us to digest and look forward to the next course. Highlights for me were the truffle croquettes, shrimp rolls, Wagyu ishiyaki, and the desserts (all three --honey cheesecake, watermelon sorbet and hojicha panne cotta, were fantastic!).
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