Japonais Restaurant
(212) 260-2020
111 E 18th St
New York,
NY
10003
40.7369
-73.9878
Neighborhoods: Gramercy Park, Midtown
What People Are Saying About Japonais Restaurant
The Editor
Erin Behan
Citysearch
The Scene
The stylish restaurant's undulating wood ceiling beams mimic the sea and point to the sushi bar. All other elements--deep reds, rich golds, a polished wall of mirrors--indicate that this is a restaurant in which shapely, attractive form reigns supreme. A split-level design separates the bustling front bar from the dining room a few steps up; the more romantic tiered lounge has its own bar. Ladies dressed to kill dwarf groups of men and dates.
The Food
The 11-seat sushi bar is helmed by chefs who serve notably fresh fish, such as the Kani Nigiri and Tuna Tuna Salmon roll. Among the hot and cold appetizers, the barbecue-flavored braised pork buns take the heavy route, while the shrimp ceviche is lighter but less flavorful. Slightly dry grilled hamachi is saved by its topping of greens, but Le Quack Japonais is the menu's shining point--the duck's deeply smokey flavor needs no adornment.
User Reviews
atomus
March 03, 2009
I went to japonais for a dinner with my gf last saturday. it was packed. the dining room was very well decorated and had a great ambience. It was definetely less pretentious than other asian fusion restaurants like morimoto. i felt very comfortable here as all the staffs were accomodating. It seems like accomodating servers are hard to find in new trendy restaurants. I had a very comfortable and enjoyable dinner and my gf loved it all as well. It was not the best dinner i have had but it was much better than I expected and would be back frequently here for sure. highly recommended!
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MikeyDisco
February 23, 2009
I have been here before at the bar upstairs and greatly enjoyed the gorgeous atmosphere that made up the entire venue. My girlfriend and I ordered off the Price Fix dinner menu and fell in love with everything. I would highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a nice place to enjoy a wine or for a romantic dinner in a lovely neighborhood.
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jwook
January 31, 2009
As I read reviews of this place, I was reluctant on coming here but i took the chance. The atmostphere here is awesome however; I must agree that the service sucked. I waited over an hour for my entree. I dont think they care about how they treat their customers. why?? B/c i noticed 20% tip is already included in the bill. No wonder they could care less. This is just a fair warning that they add 20% gratuity automatically and the service is really bad. Atmosphere and food is ok but service needs a lot of work. Trust me along w/ all the other negative reviews~ Not worth wasting 2 hrs of your night there just for dinner b/c its more waiting than enjoying your time there.
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The Extras:
To honor a special occasion, staff will deliver any dessert (try the apple toban yaki) with a lit sparkler.
What to Drink:
Mixed drinks such as the peach sangria are sweet beginnings, but you'll want to save some money for a bottle of sake or wine, which are priced for the expense-account crowd.
Know Before You Go:
At the upstairs and downstairs lounge (open until 1am weekdays and 3am weekends) you can order sushi, appetizers, desserts and drinks. To be on the safe side, it's recommended that you make reservations.
Look Good:
Visit the original Japonais in Chicago.
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Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, Discover, Diners Club, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
People Watching, Date Spot, Dine At The Bar, Bar Scene
