(212) 260-2020
111 E 18th St
New York,
NY
10003
40.7369
-73.9878
Neighborhoods: Gramercy Park, Union Square, Midtown
Japonais Restaurant
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…
08/31/09
Amazing spot in a area of the city with few options
by Katie30
I loved the atmosphere. It was elegant and perfect for a date night. I have had been there a couple of times for business lunches but not in the evening. Little different experience when the bill is on your tab not the companies!
- Pros: Shrimp tempura, the rock, le quack
- Cons: little pricey for my favs
03/03/09
GOOD JOB!
by atomus
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!
- Pros: spicy mono, the rock, le quack
- Cons: foie gras torchon
02/23/09
Great food, atmosphere, pricing
by MikeyDisco
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.
- Pros: Everything
- Cons: food took a little longer than expected
The Details on Japonais Restaurant
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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