New York Japanese Cuisine Recommendation 🍣

❗️ Lucky Cat ❗️ The entrance to Lucky Cat is quite small and easy to miss, but once you step inside, you’re immersed in a cozy Japanese atmosphere. The restaurant plays "Spirited Away" throughout your meal, adding to the charm. The crowd is mostly Japanese, with a mix of other Asians and Americans. 🎎 💰 Non-Spicy Pork Hot Pot A must-order, this small hot pot comes with pork and can be customized with additional ingredients. It’s available in both spicy and non-spicy versions. The portion for two is generous and satisfying, though it’s not particularly mind-blowing. 🍲 💰 Hot Pot Ingredients The hot pot includes cabbage, tofu, and mushrooms. I recommend adding these ingredients from the start for a more flavorful broth. 🍲 💰 Grilled Skewers From left to right, the skewers include shrimp, corn, pork belly, and beef. They look and taste fantastic, especially the corn and shrimp, which are tender and perfectly seasoned. The sauces are spot-on, reminiscent of the skewers from Jay Chou’s Japanese adventure in "A Journey to the East." 🍖 💰 Sparkling Water This is a house specialty—sparkling water with ice. It’s light, refreshing, and not too sweet, similar to 7-Up but without the alcohol. 🍼 📍 232 E 53rd St Average cost per person: $35 (including tip and tax) Summary: Highly recommend the Lucky Cat skewers and the sparkling water! 🌟 #NewYork #JapaneseCuisine 🌆