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Foie gras, malpeques, and these little griled cheese sandwich appetizers that will slay you dead. Dozen after dozen of fresh oysters come to you and you can never have enough. The waiters are all... More
Foie gras, malpeques, and these little griled cheese sandwich appetizers that will slay you dead. Dozen after dozen of fresh oysters come to you and you can never have enough. The waiters are all very knowledgable about wine pairing and chose a great sauternes to go with the chocolate dessert. Fantastic. I have been there several times and will continue to go again and again.
Pros: Excellent seafood, knowledgable waitstaff, intimate setting
Cons: Grilled cheese appetizer is not actually on menu but given as a token by the chef
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Once you have tried few "great" Japanese restaurants, you will realize that the best are always the small ones with little decoration. Of course, if all the customers are Japanese, there is no... More
Once you have tried few "great" Japanese restaurants, you will realize that the best are always the small ones with little decoration. Of course, if all the customers are Japanese, there is no brainer. JBK reminds me about Tomoe sushi, my first Japanese restaurant in the USA. IT is a little smaller than I have expected, but service and food are excellent. If you enjoy sushi that literately melt in your month, JBK is for you. If you are looking for celebrites, loud noise, and big crowd, JBK is not for you.
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What is everyone talking about?! The prices are obscene just like Jewel Bako. The sashimi/sushi was fresh but nothing special. I tried a huge variety of rolls and was not impressed. Though, on the... More
What is everyone talking about?! The prices are obscene just like Jewel Bako. The sashimi/sushi was fresh but nothing special. I tried a huge variety of rolls and was not impressed. Though, on the plus side, our waiter/manager was extremely polite. Stay away from this tiny, tiny place unless all other sushi joints in NYC are closed.
Pros: polite manager
Cons: Way too expensive
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Have always wanted to try this place, but walking buy the rolls and sushi looked a bit pricey. Leaving town soon, so thought I would suck it up. To our surprize you could order a giant roll as your... More
Have always wanted to try this place, but walking buy the rolls and sushi looked a bit pricey. Leaving town soon, so thought I would suck it up. To our surprize you could order a giant roll as your dinner. Add a few pieces of 'melt in your mouth' sushi and you have a delicious no hassle meal (comparible to Blue Ribbon) for $35. Granted it was Monday night, we felt like we could have sat there for hours and not be rushed out. I can imagine the restaurant getting crowded on the weekends as it consists of only about 10 seats at the bar and 14 seats in the main dining room. A . Hahahhomeless boozed up man did waltz in during our meal - not unexpected in the East Village - but he was quickly and politely hussled out by the wait staff.
Pros: Good Value, Quality Sushi
Cons: 4 max in group
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it's a tiny space, but adorable decor and dinnerware. i thought the host/wait staff was very accomodating and sweet. highly recommend the yellowtail appetizer (the big chunk of toasted hamachi). ... More
it's a tiny space, but adorable decor and dinnerware. i thought the host/wait staff was very accomodating and sweet. highly recommend the yellowtail appetizer (the big chunk of toasted hamachi). i actually like smaller portions b/c that way you don't get grossly full, so i definitely enjoyed the sushi, extremely fresh, same quality as the original jewel bako on 5th st.
Pros: very fresh, cute place
Cons: pricey, small space
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The sushi here was phenomenal but there was just too little of it. We ordered the $50 sushi/sashimi tasting menu. The sushi pieces were really small. I left here wanting more food.
Service was... More
The sushi here was phenomenal but there was just too little of it. We ordered the $50 sushi/sashimi tasting menu. The sushi pieces were really small. I left here wanting more food.
Service was alright. The waitress spoke limited English so it was hard to understand what she was saying and ask questions. They really should put an insert of specials in the menu. Also, the waitress did not come by once to refill the water. However, we were treated to complimentary appetizers albeit small and complimentary sakes.
Just keep in mind before you come here, to not bring your full appetite but make sure your wallet is full. Sushi here is fantastic, but they don't spare much!
Pros: fresh fish, innovative pieces
Cons: expensive, little food
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The food is very original & absolutely deliciously fresh sushi. The decor & atmosphere is also great. Wait staff is very courteous & attentive. Would strongly recommend a tasting menu option.
The food is very original & absolutely deliciously fresh sushi. The decor & atmosphere is also great. Wait staff is very courteous & attentive. Would strongly recommend a tasting menu option.
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One of the best sushi spots hands down! Excellent service, freshest fish, delicately prepared. Truly a unique experience that I would highly recommend to anyone who appreciates quality sushi! A new... More
One of the best sushi spots hands down! Excellent service, freshest fish, delicately prepared. Truly a unique experience that I would highly recommend to anyone who appreciates quality sushi! A new favorite of mine.
Pros: quality sushi, excellent service, great ambiance
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I went to JB Makimono, and it was a horrible experience. The hostess is the rudest I've experienced. The place is cramped, you'll be bumped against the entire dinner, all wrapped in a 'faux zen'... More
I went to JB Makimono, and it was a horrible experience. The hostess is the rudest I've experienced. The place is cramped, you'll be bumped against the entire dinner, all wrapped in a 'faux zen' experience. For the food, it depends on where else you've been, I've had much better. This place is midrange....no sea urchin served the night I went. The sushi was adequate, but no unique pieces or inventive touches. A raw bar appetizer came with two pieces of cooked shrimp, which I would've deemed ama-ebi a more appropriate choice in a 'raw-bar-appetizer'. Shrimp cocktail is for a steak house folks! Don't sit at the sushi bar, it's really cramped when they bring out dishes. That's if the strange hostess decides you're cool enough to get a table. Most people are asked to sit at the sushi bar, though they don't take reservations, hmm..how odd. Overall review:No stars.
Pros: adequate sushi
Cons: , horrible hostess, no sea urchin !
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When I say this was the best sushi I've ever had, I mean I can never eat sushi anywhere else. The texture and flavor was indescribable. It was like I'd never eaten sushi before. There's only ten... More
When I say this was the best sushi I've ever had, I mean I can never eat sushi anywhere else. The texture and flavor was indescribable. It was like I'd never eaten sushi before. There's only ten tables and it's shaped like the interior of a jewelry box, hence the name. I had the tasting menu which was about 10 pieces of sashimi and 10 pieces of sushi, plus yellowfin soup, many assorted sushi-type appetizers and a sake-steamed mushroom dish. It was sublime - just totally amazing. I left there feeling very full, but at the same time so contented and happy. Although a little pricey, it was worth every penny. If I ever top that, I'll be in heaven, literally.
Pros: romantic, attentive service, truly oustanding
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