Tell Harry what you fancy.

Ten places worth leaving the house for. Harry reads the review-site noise, spots the tourist traps, and hands over a shortlist before the kettle's boiled.

Be honest with him. He doesn't judge.

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Rank 1.
Xisan de Classic
thai · japanese-izakaya · Brooklyn
thai-japanese fusion that actually works—clean execution across both cuisines without the usual identity crisis.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
$$ · ClosedToday · 11:30 — 22:00G4.9T5.0Y4.7MS
Google4.9(336)Yelp4.7(38)Tripadvisor5.0(2)
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
Warningsmall sample size, so early verdict.
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Rank 2.
Oyishi Sushi 80 ST
sushi · japanese · New York
straightforward sushi done right at $$ prices. perfect 5.0 on google and tripadvisor isn't noise.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
$$ · ClosedToday · 12:00 — 21:00G5.0T5.0Y4.6MS
Google5.0(531)Yelp4.6(39)Tripadvisor5.0(1)
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Rank 3.
Catzuneko Shokudo | Sushi & Japanese Dining NYC
japanese · asian · New York
cat-themed sushi spot that doesn't lean on gimmick—yelp's perfect 5.0 says the fish speaks for itself.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
$$ · ClosedToday · 11:30 — 22:00G4.9TY5.0MS
Google4.9(297)Yelp5.0(8)Tripadvisornot on tripadvisor2/ 3 sources
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
Warninglimited reviews so far.
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Rank 4.
Omakase by Kun Tsuki
sushi · japanese · 464 W 51st St
omakase at $$ tier with consistent 4.7-4.9 ratings. you're getting chef's hand without the markup theater.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
$$ · ClosedToday · 17:00 — 22:00G4.9T4.9Y4.7MS
Google4.9(205)Yelp4.7(54)Tripadvisor4.9(11)
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
Warningsmall sample size.
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Rank 5.
OKA Onigiri
japanese · 10117 Berlin
onigiri specialist—does one thing and crushes it. 4.9 google, 5.0 tripadvisor on a focused menu.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
$$ · ClosedToday · 12:00 — 19:30G4.9T5.0YMS
Google4.9(217)Tripadvisor5.0(1)Yelpnot on yelp2/ 3 sources
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
Warninglimited data.
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Rank 6.
Kanpachi Sushi
sushi · japanese · Edison
sushi with real consistency—4.9 on both google and yelp. no surprises, all good ones.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
$$ · ClosedToday · 11:30 — 21:30G4.9TY4.9MS
Google4.9(621)Yelp4.9(112)Tripadvisor0 reviews
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Rank 7.
Sushi Saikou
sushi · japanese · New York
sushi saikou lives up to the name with 4.9 google and 4.7 yelp. solid neighborhood spot.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
$$ · ClosedToday · 17:00 — 22:00G4.9TY4.7MS
Google4.9(281)Yelp4.7(40)Tripadvisornot on tripadvisor2/ 3 sources
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
Warningearly-stage reviews.
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Rank 8.
Konoha Yakitori Ramen and Sushi House
japanese · Brooklyn
yakitori, ramen, sushi under one roof and people aren't complaining—4.9 google, 4.7 yelp.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
$$ · ClosedToday · 12:00 — 16:00G4.9TY4.7MS
Google4.9(258)Yelp4.7(66)Tripadvisornot on tripadvisor2/ 3 sources
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
Warningsmall sample size.
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Rank 9.
Denya Ramen
ramen · japanese · San Francisco
ramen with 4.9 yelp and 4.8 google—that's rare agreement. broth-forward and worth the trip.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
$$ · ClosedToday · 11:30 — 14:45G4.8T4.7Y4.9MS
Google4.8(53)Yelp4.9(44)Tripadvisor4.7(104)
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
Warninglimited reviews.
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Rank 10.
Yakiniku Gen East Village
japanese · barbecue · New York
yakiniku with table-side cooking and seafood options. google loves it.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
$$ · ClosedToday · 12:00 — 23:00G4.9TY3.9MS
Google4.9(1.5k)Yelp3.9(16)Tripadvisornot on tripadvisor2/ 3 sources
- Google is clapping. Yelp is sulking. Harry split the difference.
Warninggoogle-yelp split (4.9 vs 3.9) suggests inconsistency or review bias—tread carefully.
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Tell Harry what you fancy.

Xisan de Classic

Oyishi Sushi 80 ST

Catzuneko Shokudo | Sushi & Japanese Dining NYC

Omakase by Kun Tsuki

OKA Onigiri

Kanpachi Sushi

Sushi Saikou

Konoha Yakitori Ramen and Sushi House

Denya Ramen

Yakiniku Gen East Village