Japanese Culture in New York - Chopsticks NY

Port Washington might be best known for its scenic harbor, but don’t forget to check out Main Street.  Here you can find Nara Japanese Foods, a store that aside from being stocked with Japanese DVDs, household goods and sweets, has a sushi counter in the back that caters to its lunchtime clientele.
According to veteran sushi chef Makoto Takahashi, all of the items are made on the spot or after receiving an order from a customer.  Nothing is left to sit, which explains the extreme freshness of all of the offerings.  There is an assortment of 20 different signature rolls and several bento boxes, but the chirashi sushi and sushi sets are not to be missed. The Chirashi Sushi ($9.95), one of the most popular selections, features tuna, yellowtail, salmon, eel, squid, scallops and octopus, fluke covered with salmon roe and seaweed. The three sushi sets A-C range from 5-10 pieces and substitutions can be made as desired. For an extra $2 you can order a different type of roll with the “Choice” option.  Takahashi’s handiwork is sure to please, so next time head out to Long Island to try mixing and matching yourself!

169 A Main St.
Port Washington, NY 11050
TEL: 516-883-1836
Tue-Fri: 10am-8pm, Sat: 9am-8pm, Sun: 10am-7pm

With the motto “fast, cheap and delicious food”, Bento Nouveau offers high quality Japanese meals for people on the go. The Summer Roll Combination comes with a choice of a California roll, vegetable roll or 3 pieces of sushi (salmon, tuna, and shrimp), and the Chicken Teriyaki Salad with sushi or a roll is a well-balanced meal that is low in calories as well. Other items on the menu are also healthy alternatives to the usual fare, and their generous portions will keep you full and satisfied.

173 Broadway (at Courtland St.) New York, NY 10048
TEL: 212-437-8744
32 Broadway (at Morris St.) New York, NY 10004
TEL: 212-747-0994
1407 Broadway (bet. 38th & 39th Sts.) New York, NY 10018
TEL: 212-394-1405
Mon-Sun: 11am-7pm