​​Honzen - Astoria's Hidden Tatami-Style Japanese Sanctuary​​

📍 ​​Honzen​​ 37-12 31st Ave, Long Island City, NY 11103 Step off bustling 31st Avenue into this serene Kyoto-inspired hideaway, where tatami mat seating and impeccable washoku cuisine make NYC stress dissolve with your first sip of nigori sake. 🍱 ​​Our Transcendent Meal:​​ 🐟 ​​Miso Cod​​ Buttery-soft black cod glazed in sweet miso - the ultimate comfort bite 🍚 ​​U&I Don​​ Luxurious uni and raw egg yolk rice bowl (stir vigorously for creamy perfection) 🍜 ​​Chilled A5 Wagyu Noodles​​ Rare cold soba pairing with thinly sliced wagyu - refreshing yet indulgent 🍞 ​​Uni Toro Toast​​ Thick milk bread topped with jewel-like tuna belly and sea urchin 🥩 ​​A5 Tartare​​ Silky raw wagyu with quail egg - cleaner than any steakhouse version ✨ ​​Why It's Special:​​ Authentic tatami rooms with folding screens Non-omakase format lets you control the pace That magical "not-in-NYC" atmosphere 🍶 ​​Perfect Pairing:​​ Cloudy nigori sake with hints of coconut and melon 💡 ​​Visit Smart:​​ Book the corner tatami room for best ambiance Weeknights = quieter experience Save room for their matcha tiramisu 💰 ​​Sweet Spot:​​ $85-120 per person ​​#HonzenNYC #AstoriaEats #JapaneseCuisine #TatamiDining #HiddenGem #NYCWashoku #UniLovers #WagyuHeaven #NYCdateSpot #PeacefulEats #NYCJapan #SakeTime #FoodieFinds #MustTryNYC #NonOmakase​​