Underrated Japanese seafood & sushi spot w/ fresh catches. Clam dishes can be hit-or-miss, but overall a solid, casual dine-in experience.
This Japanese seafood restaurant is an underrated gem in Manhattan, offering a solid dining experience. While it excels in fresh seafood and sushi, availability of certain items like clams can be inconsistent, leading to some disappointment. It's a great spot for a casual sit-down meal, though be prepared for potential waits as it operates on a walk-in basis.
This Japanese restaurant is praised for its fresh seafood and sushi, with some users considering it an underrated option. While clam nigiri and other clam dishes are sought after, customer feedback indicates they are often unavailable, even when listed on the menu. Some users recall clams being more consistently available in the past.
"While specific dishes are not consistently recommended due to availability issues, the restaurant is generally noted for its seafood and sushi offerings."
Customers generally view this Japanese restaurant as an underrated and solid choice, particularly for its seafood and sushi offerings. However, some express disappointment regarding the frequent unavailability of certain desired items like clams.
Important Note
The availability of certain dishes, particularly clams like mirugai and akagai, can be inconsistent and they are often unavailable even when listed on the menu. The restaurant is walk-ins only.
"Marumi near Washington Square is suggested and is noted to be walk-ins only."
Positive"This user liked Marumi, a Japanese restaurant, and recommended it for sit-down dining."
Positive"This restaurant is considered a solid option that is currently underrated."
Positive"The commenter expresses disappointment that even when mirugai and akagai are listed on the menu at Marumi, they are frequently unavailable."
Negative"Despite previous claims, specific clam types like mirugai and akagai are occasionally available at Marumi."
Neutral"The commenter rarely sees clams available at Marumi, noting that they seemed to be more common about 7-8 years ago."
Negative"Marumi is recommended for the user to call and inquire about their shellfish offerings, specifically in the context of finding clam nigiri."
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