August 27, 2007
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Village Yokocho
New York City, NY
Village Yokocho is a very unsuspecting Japanese diner in East Village.. if Japan had diners, I imagine they would serve this kinda of stuff? The place is relatively big compared to a lot of the other New York City restaurants, but it does not lose it’s comfortable, welcoming Japanese feel..
Tuna Sashimi Sweet Potato puree
Fried Squid Legs
Korean Pancakes
YakitoriIt was late and we were hungry.. so we took a bus to Yokocho. I love cites that have good places to eat really late at night (not Taco Bell).. One of the first recommendations was the Tuna Sashimi with some kinda of Sweet Potato Puree.. the texture was interesting and very refreshing.. (she noted that some people did not like it.. aquired taste maybe?) I liked it. The Fried Squid Legs was the unanimous pick (out of 3 people) as the best dish… we ordered it 2 times this night..lol
The Korean Pancakes left a lot to be desired. It personally lacked any kind of significant flavor. And for the Yakitori, they skewered Chicken, Beef, Meatballs, Quail Eggs and Shrimp.. It was all very tasty, But the shrimp was mostly for show, they should have used larger shrimps? Regardless, good grilled food!
Broiled Fish
Claypot TofuAnd besides the ordering of a 2nd Squid Leg dish (which was just as good the 2nd time around) We had the Broiled Fish and Claypot Tofu. The fish was a bit over-salted.. It could have been really good.. = and the Claypot was another favorite. I love spicy foods and this one helped to please my palate and clear my nasal passages too! =) Lovely little restaurant.. you should check it out too!
Overall Rating:
1/2 (out of 7 )
6 smiles if just the squid and the claypot alone!
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Comments (10)
if you didn’t like the pancakes, then they made it wrong.
Village Yokocho !
how often are you in NY? If you’re not there like every other week, then you must be doing some crazy eating everytime you go. I’d love to tag along on one of those eating trips… let me know when you’re going again…
you think you know! hahaha….still working on something more thoughtful
i’m sure the squid legs were very good, but i’m half expecting the legs to start squirming around
I had the tuna shashimi with sweet potato puree before. The puree was foamy & it is definitely an acquired taste. I didn’t like it much. I’ll have to try the squid next time.
one of my fave places!
where is it?
drool………
yay finally! sigh, i miss it already.
I want to try the tuna shashimi with sweet potato puree and Claypot Tofu! Thanks for the recommendations as always =).