NYC🍁 Happiness is finding a warm izakaya on a cool autumn evening.

After a draining workday, I stumbled upon a small, inviting izakaya and luckily grabbed the last unreserved seat — a simple but sweet autumn moment. 🤎 🍜 A hot bowl of ramen was the perfect comfort. The broth had a light black garlic aroma, rich without being heavy. The chashu was thinly sliced and surprisingly generous — we finished the bowl in minutes. 🍝 The highlight was the yakisoba — an omelette-wrapped noodle dish topped with bonito flakes and nori. Each bite brought together fluffy egg, savory bacon, crunchy cabbage, and soba noodles in a savory-sweet sauce. Pure happiness! 🍳 🥗 We also loved the hijiki salad — a refreshing mix of arugula and seaweed with sesame dressing. So good, I might try making it at home. Other orders included: 🍢 Yakitori Set A – chicken thigh (juicy), wing (a bit dry), and knee (somewhere in between). 🐟 Unagi don – grilled eel over rice with tamagoyaki, less sweet than usual, served with miso soup. 🍤 Tempura – freshly fried but with a thick, slightly greasy batter. Next time, I’d order the ramen, yakisoba, and hijiki salad again. Hungry for more NYC food adventures? Stay tuned! #NYCEats #Izakaya #AutumnInNYC #ComfortFood #WestVillage #JapaneseFood #NYCLife #Ramen #CozySpot #FoodieFinds #NYCFoodie