Japanese Culture in New York - Chopsticks NY

Japanese / Sushi

427 Amsterdam Ave. (bet. 80th & 81st Sts.), New York, NY 10024
TEL: 212-580-0007
Lunch: Sat, Sun 12 pm -5 pm, Dinner: Sun-Thu 5 pm -11 pm, Fri & Sat 5:30-11:30 pm

The Upper West Side does not lack for restaurants, but there are few that have as casual a vibe and as high quality food as Momoya Amsterdam. This modern Japanese restaurant strives to provide new preparation of this traditional cuisine.  According to Manager, Maiko Kyogoku, Momoya’s philosophy is to “respect Japanese flavors while adding modern twists,” and a glance at its menu reveals that it has been successful in achieving this.  They’ve just been joined by new executive chef Eiji Takase, and he is updating the menu.  One of his recent innovations is the Momoya Black Cod Roll, whose combination of shiso, cucumber, gari, crispy sweet potato and spicy miso sauce is a big hit.  Momoya’s prices are reasonable to begin with, but it offers several great deals to its customers.  The $24 prix fixe menu is available from 5:30-7pm each night and includes appetizer, entrée and dessert!  For those who are serious about their sushi and sashimi, there are tasting menus for both that go for $40.  Momoya has a sleek atmosphere that remains cozy thanks to the incorporation of natural elements like stone floors and wood walls.  Momoya received Michelin recommendations for the last two years.

Lobster Roll

A recent addition to the menu, the Lobster Roll is comprised of lobster, mango, and avocado, and wrapped with pink soy paper.
It creates a nice medley of different flavors and textures in the mouth, and spicy mango sauce and mayo sauce really add a kick to it.

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3 Best Sellers

Yellowtail Ceviche  $10
Shumai  $8
Salmon Crunchy Roll  $11