Authentic Japanese regional specialties & unique black curry. Fast-casual spot with crave-worthy beef bowls.
This Japanese fast-casual spot in Manhattan offers a diverse range of regional specialties, including a highly recommended Jimbocho Beef bowl and black curry. While praised for its authentic flavors, some customers note that portions can be small for the price and that dine-in meals are served in disposable containers.
This Japanese restaurant is celebrated for its authentic regional dishes, particularly its Jimbocho Beef bowl and a distinctive black curry. While many customers rave about the quality and taste, a few have expressed that the portions are a bit small for the price, and have noted that even dine-in orders are served in disposable containers.
"Highly recommended dishes include the Jimbocho Beef bowl and the black curry. Gyudon, tonkatsu, and gyukatsu are also available and suggested."
Customers generally praise the authentic Japanese flavors, with specific recommendations for beef bowls and curry. However, a few have noted that portion sizes may be small relative to the cost, and some dislike the use of disposable tableware even for dine-in.
Important Note
Some customers have noted that portion sizes may be small for the price, and that the restaurant uses disposable plates and bowls even for dine-in customers.
"This commenter responded to the original post, stating that the user is unlikely to find a place in NYC with the same price point as Matsuya."
Neutral"This commenter mentioned J's Kitchen as a place that offers gyudon and other Japanese dishes like tonkatsu and gyukatsu, noting it's not on the online menu but available on a specials menu in person. They also pointed out it would be more expensive than Matsuya."
Positive"J's Kitchen's black curry is mentioned as unusual, though Katsu Hama is considered better overall."
Neutral"J's Kitchen is listed as a restaurant recommendation for chicken katsu curry."
Positive"J's Kitchen is recommended as a place in the East Village that offers accessible gyukatsu."
Positive"J's Kitchen features various signature dishes from different regions in Japan and is suggested as a good fit given the cancelled Tokyo trip."
Positive"J's Kitchen is recommended as a place for Japanese food."
Positive"This restaurant is recommended for Japanese curry."
Positive"Responding to a recommendation for J's Kitchen, this user mentioned that while it looks good, it's a bit far for their delivery zone. They also noted that delivery zones in NYC can be quite large."
Neutral"This user commented that J's Kitchen has good food but small portions for the price, and that they were tired of everything being served in plastic plates and bowls even for dine-in customers."
Neutral"This user noted that J's Kitchen is run by a Japanese family and inquired about delivery distance."
Neutral"This user recommended J's Kitchen and asked if it was too far for delivery, noting that it's run by a Japanese family and looks good."
Neutral"Recommends J’s Kitchen New York in the Gramercy/Stuytown area as a Japanese fast-casual spot."
Neutral"Recommends J's Kitchen in Manhattan, noting their black curry."
Positive"Recommends J's Kitchen."
Positive"Recommending J's Kitchen, features different regional food from Japan. Jimbocho Beef (roast beef?) bowl."
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