By Regina Sass
The Best Japanese Restaurants in New York City
Each one of these best Japanese restaurants in
New York City takes a different approach to Japanese cuisine. One has a traditional approach, one a mix of traditional and new age and one a blend of Japanese and French. Each one has infused its menu with its own style and makes for an entirely different dining experience.
Upper East Side
Geisha is located in a traditional Upper East Side brownstone. It has received rave reviews from New York Magazine, the Daily News and the New York Times.
The restaurant is decorated in the elements of Japanese culture--costumes, flowers and origami. The menu includes items such as salmon miso, pan- roasted magret duck breast and beef short rib. Average prices in 2009 range from $19 to $300.
Geisha
33 E. 61st St.
New York, New York 10065
(212) 813-1113
geisharestaurant.com
Gramercy Park
Japonais has seating for 291 people. There is a lounge on the second level that overlooks the main restaurant and a bar and lounge on the same level. The cuisine is Japanese with a French influence. The menu includes items such as Petit Filet Mignon, Salmon Japonais and "Le Quack Japonais"--house-smoked duck. Average prices in 2009 range from $16 to $28.
Japonais
111 E. 18th St.
New York, New York 10003
(212) 260-2020
japonaisnewyork.com
Tribeca
Rosanjin has been awarded four stars from Forbes Magazine and is recommended by the New York Times, New York Magazine and Zagat. The specialty is kaiseki, a 500-year-old tradition that has evolved from a light meal to a full meal made up of an appetizer, a clear soup, sashimi, sushi, a grilled dish, a simmered dish, a steamed course and a dish with rice. It is served in a centuries-old tradition of one dish at a time. They also have a regular menu with items such as tai & tofu sakamushi, seafood chawan-mushi, vegetable tempura and chicken teriyaki. Average prices in 2009 for the kaiseki is $150 and for the regular menu entrees from about $10 to $30.
Rosanjin
141 Duane St.
New York, New York 10013
(212) 346-0664
rosanjintribeca.com
About the Author:
Regina Sass is based in the Adirondack Region of New York State. She has been a writer for 10 years writing for publications in the real estate and retail industries. Online experience includes writing,advertising and editing for an educational web site. Sass is a member of the Society of Professional Journalists.
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