East Village Eats

Food & Drink recommendations straight from the East Village, New York City

Ramen Row!

Is there a Ramen War shaping up on 5th Street between Avenue A & B?  In one corner we have the reigning Champ, Minca Ramen Factory & in the other we have a newcomer, Kuboya Ramen (in the old Le Gamin space).  I’m glad to see that something is going into this address, but do […]

Sake Bar Satsko

I’m really surprised it’s taken me so long to write a review of Sake Bar Satsko (202 East 7th Street between Ave. B & C), particularly because I live across the street & seem to spend a lot of time eating & drinking there.  It’s a tiny sliver of a place & it took me […]

Rai Rai Ken

If you’ve been reading my blog for any length of time then you’ll know that I’m a sucker for good Ramen which is why I love Rai Rai Ken so much.  The place is tiny & immediately reminds me of the noodle bar from Blade Runner.  It’s basically a long service bar with stools (really […]

Jin Restaurant

With the weather warming up, I decided to head to Jin Restaurant with a few friends for their awesome Happy Hour Special.  There’s a vast selection of items (beer, sake, rolls, dumplings, along with cooked items such as yakitori, etc.) are all just $3 during the pre-dinner rush, every day of the week.  With so few […]

Je’Bon

Normally, when I think of sushi, the last place I think to look is along St. Marks as there is so much to choose from in the area , but it was sort of early, so I met a friend at Je’Bon (15 St. Marks near 2nd Avenue). I had been there before for lunch […]

Get Your Sake Fix!

Two sake events coming up this month; Tuesday, March 23rd 8-11pm @ 1 or 8 (66 South 2nd Street, Brooklyn). $55 (plus tip) gets you a four course menu & ‘generous pours’ of sake. Wednesday, March 24th 6-8pm @ En Japanese Brasserie (435 Hudson Street). $37 (including Tax & Tip) gets you the opportunity to […]

Takahachi

Takahachi (85 Avenue A @6th St.) is by far my favorite sushi restaurant in the East Village.  My brother & I started going there back in 2002 when we first moved into the East Village & we still continue to eat there till this day (actually, as I type, my stomach is full of the […]

Kambi Ramen House

I’m a really big fan of Minca on 5th street, so I was excited to check out their ‘sister-restaurant’ Kambi (351 14th Street at 1st Avenue).  It’s pretty much the same as Minca, but much larger & with a more open feel.  You have a bit more elbow room here, which is a plus.  We […]

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