Kips Bay, NYC
In my world of make-believe, cream isn’t fattening, pizza grows on
trees, and sushi comes to me on a conveyor belt. Ok, so maybe the first two things
are slightly absurd, but the sushi thing is real. Over the past year, one of my
favorite spots to get good sushi with practically no waiting time is East Japanese
Restaurant. This gem is located in the northern part of Kips Bay on 3rd ave.
between 26th and 27th. If you like sushi and you want it
in variety without having to donate a kidney to compensate for it, grab a seat
at this merry-go-round of Japanese cuisine.
The place is slightly small, but they’re extremely efficient with
making sure you’re sat quickly. Upon walking in, there is a small bar on the
left with all the typical liquors and bottled beers. Directly in front of you
are a handful of booths so if you come in a party bigger than 2, you can be accommodated.
If you plan on coming with more than 4 people though, odds are they won’t be
able to seat you together. The remainder of the seating takes place around the
sushi bar. The tobiko flies as two sushi chefs pound out salmon/avocado rolls,
shrimp tempura rolls, dragon rolls, and all that other good stuff we love to
consume. With the choice of picking off
the conveyor belt or ordering from a full menu of Japanese fare, unquestionably,
you need to try their sushi for your first dining experience. You may be
thinking, “Sushi on a conveyor belt? Isn’t that unsanitary?” Not here. All
their plates are enclosed by plastic covers so you can see what you’re picking
up without getting your germs all over the food..JPG)
Each plate is a different price and it’s essentially based on the quality of
the fish, the amount of pieces on the plate, and the size of the rolls that you’re
picking up. With plates ranging anywhere from $1.50 for 3 pieces of a typical
spicy salmon roll up to $6.50 for what would be the equivalent of a Volcano
roll, a typical meal can run you anywhere from $10-$25/person.
The service is great and the waiters are very attentive (half
because they’re good at what they do and also because they want to get you the
hell out). Your water glass will never go empty, your eating area will
consistently be cleaned off, and the check will come without time to waste when
you’re ready for it!
My recommendation, try the Wasabi Tobiko roll. These come served
on the green plates which go for $2.25 each. You get two pieces of this
deliciousness and each one is guaranteed to clear your sinuses. Prepare to cry
tears of joy after trying this place and if there’s room in that belly to belch
out some tunes, take a walk upstairs to their karaoke area.
Notes about this place: They have a live DJ on the weekends at
night. If you go on Wednesdays, they offer over 15 different types of rolls on
their white plates which are only $1.50.
On my scale of 1-10, 10 being a perfect wacky Wednesday filled
with wasabi and sake, I give this place a 9! Get there… ASAP!
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