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Come early to this super-popular SoHo sushi legend or make reservations in advance. Arguably in the top three of all NYC sushi restaurants, Ribbon attracts models, scenesters, suits and artists alike. The menu can be adventurous with specials like jellyfish salad and sea urchin paté. The combination plates are usually quite good and easy to split. But, with fish this fresh, you’ll have a hard time sharing.
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A downstairs, easily missed neighbourhood sushi restaurant, Hasaki is small, intimate and located in a great neighbourhood. It pays to sit at the sushi bar and order one of the chefs a drink; he’ll pay you back with lots of creative off-the-menu sushi and sashimi tasters. Check the menu for crab-stuffed shitake mushrooms, a must-have if it’s offered. Another not-to-miss dish is the filet mignon teriyaki with sauteed onions and shitake mushrooms.
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Call way ahead if you expect to eat dinner any time of the week, for Nobu is the NYC dining experience bar none. Designed by David Rockwell, invested in by Robert DeNiro and chef-ed by Nobu Matsuhisa, you couldn’t get a better billing unless you put them on the silver screen and hired Spielberg to direct. Expect supermodels everywhere, but you probably won’t notice, as your tongue will be pleading for more black cod with miso and squid with asparagus and butter garlic sauce.
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This modest from the outside sushi slinger has developed quite a devoted following. Prices are low and slices are large, fresh and creatively served. The Asian salad, Rose Role and staple Spicy Tuna role are all excellent. The Tokyo-hip décor is pretty standard for NYC sushi joints and the service is efficient. Most nights of the week it’s possible to sit without reservations.
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