152 W 49th St. Actual Japanese drinking food, not California rolls. Grilled mackerel $14, chicken karaage $12, excellent sake selection from $8/glass.

Tiny space, cash only, feels like a Tokyo neighborhood spot. The grilled fish is cooked properly — Most places overcook it. Open until midnight weekdays and 2am weekends which is rare for good Japanese in Midtown.

🍶 Try junmai sake if you're new to it. Clean, not too sweet.