Sushi in Soho, Village or Tribeca
Looking for suggestions for sushi in Soho, Village or Tribeca for an early Fri nite dinner (6:30 or so). Should not be too upscale/trendy as we'll have our 6 y.o. with us, but good cocktails would be appreciated by Dad (and Mom). We'll be wandering this area in the early evening with no specific plans. Thanks!
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Consider Ushi Wakamaru...at 6pm or so, you could eat at a table w/ a 6-yr-old...the sushi is excellent...and Hideo-san, the chef/owner (the big garrulous guy behind the sushi bar, the guy closest to the front door) loves kids!...i've seen him posing for pictures and showing children the lobsters, etc: in addition to being a stellar sushi chef, he's a wonderful clown...
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So I checked out the website for Ninja and I think my son would absolutely love it for the atmosphere. However, it is not too gimmicky, is it? I always worry when I see waitstaff dressed in costume. Sushi is good? Blue Ribbon sushi is a good suggestion, but I hear that they are always packed and no reservations, so that is not a good idea for us when we're dining with our son. I"ll check out the other two suggestions as well. Thanks!
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re: kathryn
I agree with kathryn...do not go to ninja for food. Blue Ribbon I have been to many times and if you are there by 5:30 or 6, you will be fine getting in. My other suggestion would be megu, but the portions are small and it is pricy. You can always walk into Nobu or Nobu next door at 5:30PM and they will take you as well.
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re: taboo
GO TO NINJA ,, kids will love it ,, They will take reservations.. The food is good. The food and the sushi is good. The costumes and the secret rooms and passage ways make it fun,,, Blue Ribbon sushi is not good at all. Kanoyama is excellent. Ninja sushi is not on the level of kanoyama, or 15 east or yasuda,, but it is better than the average place. Nobu is not for a 6 year old and the sushi is nothing special. Megu is not for a 6 year old and their sushi is way way way overpriced. The portions are not small. For instance at a table, minimum order for hamachi sashimi is $80 for 10 pieces served over an ice mountain. GO TO NINJA you will be happy with that choice. Ive been there a few times. Your kid will be very happy .
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re: foodwhisperer
I'm torn.....The difference of opinion is what I love about Chowhound! Since we're dragging the little guy all around the EV and to Ssam on Thurs (taking a chance with no reservations, but I want to go) , I'm thinking we could try Ninja on Fri nite for him to enjoy. Or, Kanoyama.
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re: kobetobiko
Kanoyama's omikase is amazing,,, Its not cheap mind you. I spent $260 the other nite ,, that is for just me , one person. But The snowcrab cooked was excellent,,the various "watta" aka fish guts was amazing. Shima aji great, on and on and on. The description for Kanoyama's omikase, to be eaten at the sushi bar only and prepared by Nobu-san,,is SPECTACULAR
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re: kobetobiko
no, just regular sushi offering. to be honest, id only do omakase at places where i know i will get a fantastic meal. i consider kanoyama my joint for local sushi...nothing amazing but does the job.
i will say i had a fantastic meal at ushi wakamaru the other night. nothing out of the ordinary. just fantastic cuts of fresh fish and cold sapporo.
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re: thew
I second Kanoyama. for east village... for Tribeca Takahachi is a good one. it's child friendly and has lots of fun rolls. Ninja might be fun for a kid, the wait staff dresses in ninja costume. Do some magic, some sparks, not sure if too frightening for 6 year old but 11 year olds like it alot. its on Hudson St and Reade
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