After about a year in New York, Marumi had remained a mystery to me for too long! We had a party of 5 on a Saturday night and waited almost an hour just to try this little place out (even though when we were seated, the back room was empty). After being seated, we were not presented menus or asked for any drink orders for a long while. Although we had a bad first impression, the food redeemed Marumi from a dismal experience. The fish was super fresh, udon noodles were excellently prepared, and many of their specialty appetizers were delicious. They had a good selection of sake available also. Overall, we had a good time here despite the spotty service and you can't beat the prices either!
Pros: Fresh fish, tasty dishes, decent sake selection, and very affordable prices
Cons: Service could use some improvement
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