Posted in Alphabet City Dining, Asian, Ingredients, Japanese, Manhattan, Neighborhood, Noodle, Pork Belly, Ramen, Type of Cuisine, tagged Alphabet City, Gyoza, Japanese, Minca, Pork Belly, Ramen on April 27, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Overall CID rating 2.50 out of 5
Thumbs Up: gyoza skin
Thumbs Down: retched-smelling bamboo shoots, heart-attack pork belly
Recommendations: Customize your order, “No smelly bamboo for me, please!”
“CID Highlight” – Pork Gyoza: CID Rating 3 out of 5
This dish was the highlight of my meal tonight though still nothing to write home about. The gyoza skin [...]
Posted in Asian, Elmhurst Dining, Japanese, Neighborhood, Queens, Type of Cuisine, tagged Eel, Japanese, Mango in Sush, Queens, Salmon, Sushi Island, Tuna on April 13, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Overall CID rating 3.75 out of 5
Thumbs Up: creative rolls, paradise, $1 sushi and sashimi, $3 rolls
Thumbs Down: crispy duck salad
Recommendations: Stick to the rolls! Better value for the dollar.
“CID Highlight” – The Hawaiian: CID Rating 5 out of 5
Eel and mango with spicy crunchy salmon and tobiko. The thin slices of mango [...]
Posted in Asian, Cheesecake, Chelsea Dining, Dessert, Events, Japanese, Manhattan, Neighborhood, Type of Cuisine, Winter Restaurant Week 2008, tagged Cod, Japanese, Morimoto, Sushi, Tofu Cheesecake on April 13, 2008 | 2 Comments »
Overall CID rating 4 out of 5
Thumbs Up: fresh ingredients, talented and friendly chefs, tofu cheesecake
Thumbs Down: pricey
Recommendations: For my fellow CIDs where every dollar matters, see you during Restaurant Week!
“CID Highlight” – Meet the Chefs: CID Rating 5 out of 5
I call them the three amigos. Not only were they making delicious food [...]
Posted in Asian, Creme Brulee, Dessert, Japanese, Manhattan, Neighborhood, St. Mark's Dining, Type of Cuisine, tagged Cha-An, Japanese, Sesame Creme Brulee on March 14, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Overall CID rating 2.75 out of 5
Thumbs Up: quiet conversation, sesame creme brulee
Thumbs Down: value for the dollar, macha and red bean green tea
Recommendations: Leave your credit card at home, it’s cash only.
“CID Highlight” – Sesame Creme Brulee: CID rating 3 out of 5
This dish reminded me of the the divine green tea creme brulee [...]
Posted in Asian, Events, Ingredients, Japanese, Manhattan, Neighborhood, Pork Belly, Type of Cuisine, West Village Dining, Winter Restaurant Week 2008, tagged EN Japanese Brasserie, Japanese, Pork Belly, Winter Restaurant Week 2008 on January 25, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Alas, it’s that time again when the senses in our bodies are awakened while our bank accounts can take a breather. For our first experience of Restaurant Week, we chose EN Japanese in the West Village. The tantalizing and traditional menu whispered sweet little words in my ear, “come and experience”.
As we entered the unassuming [...]
