I’ve been to Tsurutontan a few times already in various locations including Union Square and Midtown next to Rockafeller Center. When this Japan udon chain first opened in Manhattan a few years ago, there was a massive line because it was the first international location in the USA. The food was outstanding back then, and now it’s gone down a little in quality but still pretty good. This restaurant is known for having mammoth sized udon bowls which will most definitely satiate your appetite. They also have a variety of other Japanese sushi-esque dishes as well.

Spawned off LA’s Sugarfish. Cheap 6 piece hand rolls. $32 includes tax, tip, and a Mexican coke. Still room for dessert unfortunately.

Another omakase. Decent sushi place. Fast in/out in 20 minutes. $58 total. Got an extra toro/uni hand roll which added another $20ish.

Pretty good bento boxing place. A little pricey but no need to tip.

It’s an Omakase. Michelin 1 star. Very good for the price. Got sake pairing + sushi + EXTRAS… only $220 per person. The lychee sorbet was awesome.

Really good. Got the kaiseki ($175), and they gave a lot of sushi pieces. The dessert, rhubarb sorbet, was really good.

Fairly inexpensive, but not very OG. Portions are small, and no where as good as LA shabu shabu.

This place was such a gimmick. Very showy like Benihanas but way worse. Food was just ok and super pricey. They have bday celebrations… super weird.

But it’s CLOSED.

Pretty good kaiseki (~$180).

Japanese lunch was cheap and good. But this place is CLOSED now replaced by Menkoi Sato, a ramen place.