Mr. Robata

Like the name implies, this minuscule Theater District Japanese features a traditional charcoal robata grill producing "mouthwatering" meats and more, but there's also "fresh, interesting" sushi; since it's open late, it's an ideal choice for a post-show bite, even if the pricing's geared toward premium ticket-holders rather than the TKTS crowd.

Mr. Robata offers fine contemporary Japanese cuisine served up by expert chefs who personify the boldness of the city. mixing daring inspiration with fine dining. The menu is a dynamic mix, with a variety of the highest grade sushi, robata, and chef's specials.

Situated just north of Times Square next to Flashdancers, this Japanese spot is easy to miss, which would be a shame for discriminating eaters who might normally have to settle for tourist-packed delis and subpar diners in this part of…

This is not your usual slam-bang robata experience. For one thing, you might detect a slight Gallic accent. In addition to some classic Japanese grilling, with fish, vegetables and skewered meats, a collection of tapas includes duck breast with foie gras, spicy tuna with escargots, and lobster ceviche. A big sushi list has some special rolls like shrimp with roasted coconut, jalapeños, cucumber...

Mr. Robata offers the finest contemporary Japanese cuisine in the city.