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Compact, classic restaurant featuring traditional & modern sushi, plus grilled Japanese specialties.
From Google Maps reviews.
Came here years ago and this spot still retained the nice atmosphere. Enjoyed seeing local residents visit and recommend reserving just in case. They have an updated menu based on their specials which always a nice touch. I took away a few food stars since the food quality/quantity was a bit lacking from what I remembered. Also, my sushi order sat there on the side for a bit until it was brought to the table and it wasn’t as fresh or they just used bad seaweed. If you want fresh sushi, I recomm
Perfection! Super ecstatic that we discovered this gem in Astoria. The quality of the food here is exceptional and the prices are decent for what you’re receiving. The chef is Japanese, as well as the staff, so expect the food to be authentic and everything from hygiene to service to be top-notch! We sat at the bar with Chef Kondo directly before us, preparing our dishes. He was all smiles and extremely friendly, glancing occasionally to check on customers. When I reached the deep fried prawn he
Husband and I stumbled on this spot on our way to the Noguchi Museum. Our teishoku's -- set meals -- were excellent! Reminded us of small, personable neighborhood restaurants in Tokyo where food is prepared with great care. The food was excellent -- fresh fish, miso soup made with real dashi stock, seasonal cold tofu, pickles and salad. I had the grilled mackerel while my husband had sashimi. The mackerel was nice and fatty, cooked just right. The teishoku is a bargain at $20 per person. I wish
From the Jun 9, 2026 health inspection. Lower-priority items are listed after the serious ones.
Cold food was held above 41°F, warm enough for bacteria to grow.
Shelves, ledges, or equipment exteriors aren't clean or easy to clean.