From Vietnamese to Indian, New York City’s Asian restaurant scene is booming right now (see the latest here), but reservations at the hottest spots are frustratingly difficult to secure. For lovers of Japanese cuisine, in particular, many of these also come with astronomical omakase price tags. These days, I prefer a neighborhood haunt—the cozy spots that are approachable yet authentic, walk-in-friendly and oh-so-delicious. Three of my favorites to save to your Manhattan restaurants list:
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