The Izakaya NYC

The kitchen specializes in a fried-heavy selection of comfort foods, balancing the weight with a delicately thin batter on dishes like chicken nanban and agedashi tofu. Dining here often revolves around set menus for groups that roll out sashimi scallops and cabbage at a fast pace. The service is attentive, keeping the meal moving quickly in a casual, straightforward room that some find plain but welcoming.