No-fuss, reasonable, under-the-radar sushi and Japanese with truly fresh fish. May not be Nobu or Bond Street, but makes Tomoe look just silly. Miniscule, immaculate kitchen turns out perfectly flaked tempura, teriyaki salmon, succulent pork. Generous noodle soups in winter. Lunchtime Bento box can't be beat: half a dozen delicacies with a choice of main for little more than a Hamilton-san.
With its covered back garden and fish that's a cut above the rest, this sushi joint makes waves with the NYU crowd.:
The Scene
Marumi would make a great poster child for the city's neighborhood sushi joints. Sake-fueled chatter peppers the narrow room, much of it originating from the L-shaped wood bar...