Restaurant Find: Oka NYC
1 / 1 ( 3 votes ) If you need to find refuge and calm amongst the commotion of Murray Hill, slide into Oka NYC – a new modern izakaya by Chef John McCarthy. Hoping to balance the essence of the izakaya with innovative cuisine, Oka’s food reflects the ease of the environment; shifting with […]
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Bar Find: Bar Goto NYC
At Bar Goto on the Lower East Side, you can trust that you’re in good hands. It’s owned by Kenta Goto who moved to Manhattan from Tokyo 15 years ago; mastered mixology during a 7-year stint at The Pegu Club; and has now combined Japanese sensibilities and his cocktail expertise to open a modern and […]
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Lunch Cafe Find: Hanamizuki NYC
While the thought of spending lunch around Herald Square may sound like your worst nightmare, Hanamizuki is a small oasis in the heart of the madness. It’s easy to pass by if you’re not looking for it, so seek it out when you’re in the area looking for a break. Put simply, Hanamizuki is a […]
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Restaurant Find: Yakiniku Futago NYC
Yakiniku Futago is not your run-of-the-mill Japanese barbecue. Firstly, it’s a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it hole in the wall, tucked away in an assuming side street in Chelsea. But stepping inside is a calm, meditative presence – sleek wooden tables, exposed brick walls and shelves upon shelves of sake fill up the small yet airy space. Interiors aside, […]
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Restaurant Find: Kura NYC
1 / 1 ( 1 vote ) Whether you’ve eaten sushi in Japan and experienced the pain of being unable to find such quality sushi in the US at an affordable price or not, Kura is a welcomed surprise on St. Marks Place. If you have eaten in Japan, you’ll recognize familiar elements even before […]
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Restaurant Find: Sushi Dojo NYC
If you read Melting Butter, you’ll know that we only bring you restaurants that tick all the boxes ”“ great food, great ambience, wow-worthy interiors, cool people and that certain je ne sais quoi that makes you want to spread the word about where you’ve just eaten. But sometimes we bend the rules and make […]
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Design Hotel Find: Andaz Tokyo
This article by Jenny Nguyen-Barron originally appeared in ForbesLife. Read the original here. An elevator ride to the top of Tokyo’s swanky new Toranomon Hills tower will probably have your ears popping from the sudden increase in altitude but it’ll also have your eyes popping once you set sight on the dramatic, art filled lobby […]
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Restaurant Find: yakumo saryo Tokyo
(This article by Jenny Nguyen-Barron first appeared in ForbesLife) In an unexpected location deep inside residential Meguro lies the most unforgettable dining experience imaginable ”“ forget Michelin, forget the World’s 50 Best ”“ for us, it’s the discreet, understated otherworldliness of yakumo saryo that wins the race. The brainchild of the ever-talented creative director, Shinichiro […]
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Sandwich Find: Harbs NYC
(November 9th 2015: Unfortunately, following a recent visit to Harbs NYC, Melting Butter no longer recommends this cafe due to a decreased standard in food quality) With the arrival of Harbs NYC, an exact replica of Harbs in Japan, we’re beginning to think the Japanese can do no wrong. The Chelsea outpost recently opened not only to the […]
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Restaurant Find: Izakaya NoMad NYC
1 / 1 ( 1 vote ) Nestled discreetly in the heart of the once kitschy NoMad is Izakaya NoMad, a new breed of Izakaya that brings a touch of hip-hop and sprinkling of street to the traditional Japanese Izakaya concept. The restaurant’s whimsical interior complete with an Astro Boy mural, illuminated Great Wall of […]
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