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New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

Washington Square News

One of the dishes of the hassun, a aburi otoro with menegi wrapped in renkon. (Julia Smerling for WSN)

Unveiling Tsubame’s excellence through omakase

As graduation season arrives, the fine-dining omakase is an exquisite dinner fit for special occasions.
Katie Liao, Staff Writer May 2, 2024

Hidden away on Park Place in Tribeca, Tsubame is a calm and elegant retreat from the busyness of the New York City restaurant scene. With at most 10 guests per round of seating,...

Three chefs prepare dishes in a kitchen.

Restaurant Yuu brings French flair to omakase in Brooklyn’s Little Tokyo

Chef Yuu Shimano’s stellar take on seasonal French and Japanese dishes wows all the taste buds.
Jonathan Mak, Deputy Sports Editor April 24, 2024

A man uses a blowtorch on a piece of sushi.

Lunch at Kintsugi Omakase is simple yet magnificent

Tucked away in SoHo, Kintsugi Omakase provides an intimate $60 lunch omakase experience in traditional Japanese style.
Gabriel Giacomelli, Contributing Writer April 17, 2024

Kintsugi Omakase is a small space with minimalist decor, decorated by colorful Japanese alcohol bottles and pottery that fill the room. Behind a sleek countertop, chef Victor Chen...

Six bowls of food and two teddy bears wearing chef outfits sit inside the storefront window of “Sanuki Udon.”

Sanuki Udon brings the rich flavor of Japanese udon close to campus

This assembly line-style udon restaurant, the first of its kind in New York City, offers authentic noodle dishes just across from the Stern School of Business.
Lauren Ng and Jiayang Chen March 28, 2024

The aroma of freshly fried tempura — accompanied by a sense of urgency — fills the air as NYU students hastily form a line and employees rapidly prepare orders. Shuffling down...

The interior of a ramen shop, with tables and an open kitchen. A person stands in the kitchen cooking.

Noodle nirvana: Ramen shops near campus you can’t miss

From your standard chashu, noodles and broth to deconstructive twists, here are some local ramen shops that deserve your attention.
Aidan Levin, Contributing Writer February 15, 2024

As we’re in the midst of winter, nothing warms the soul like a steaming bowl of mouthwatering noodles, rich broth and succulent slabs of pork belly. The ramen craze has been...

A crowd on the street enjoying food with food stall tents on the sides of the road.

The must-try Japanese street foods from Japan Fes

From fluffy pancakes to takoyaki, Japan Fes offered an impressive range of classics and novelties. Here’s where you can find some in the city.
Lauren Ng, Contributing Writer November 1, 2023

The Manhattan food scene is already diverse and delicious, but throw in a Japanese food festival and the food frenzy spreads like wildfire. On Oct. 28, Japan Fes New York held...

Finding nostalgia through noodles

If you’re tired of cup noodles from Sidestein, try these homemade ramen recipes.
Kaisei Arai, Contributing Writer March 28, 2023

As a Japanese person, ramen holds a special place in my heart. While ramen is often consumed in the United States in the form of instant packets, it has a far richer, deeper history...

Marinated kelp and Japanese sweet potatoes are combined with Momofuku’s Tingly spice, roasted chicken and tomatoes to create David Chang's "Kelp Yourself" bowl.  Served on a base of shredded kale, Sweetgreen reached out to Momofuko's creator to add a Japanese flavor to their menu. (Staff Photo by Chelsea Li)

‘Kelp Yourself’ to Sweetgreen’s Latest Collaboration With Momofuku

David Chang’s kelp salad is ambitious but leaves more to be desired.
Divya Nelakonda, Beauty & Style Editor February 14, 2020

Sweetgreen and Momofuku both mark special places in my psychogeography of New York City. My mom and I frequented Sweetgreen when we toured colleges, and my friend and I celebrated...

(Photo by Elaine Chen)

Ippudo’s Renowned Ramen Fails to Impress

The Japanese chain Ippudo falls short in the United States.
Elaine Chen, Staff Writer February 27, 2019

I was watching snow fall outside, blanketing the New York City skyline through the window of Ippudo, a restaurant famous for its traditional Japanese ramen. Taking a spoonful of...

Sushirrito is known for inventing the sushi burrito, a sushi roll the size of a burrito designed to be eaten on the go.

Sushirrito’s Arrival in NYC Raises Cultural Questions for NYU Student

Taylor Nicole Rogers, Dining Editor September 7, 2016
NYU students react to the opening of a New York location of sushi burrito chain Sushirrito in the Flatiron district.