Amber 80st — Restaurant in New York

I ordered take out. I got the fried oysters, I was not a fan as they tasted like pure Wasabi. The amber basil fried rice was decent, but did not hold up well as leftovers the next day. Miso soup was good. Hawaii roll was not good. They called me to tell me they ran out of King crab so I got spicy tuna instead. The sushi was not fresh neither was the fish that was on top. I tried one piece and left it at that. The crispy calamari was very tough. The fried batter did not taste like anything. The dipping sauce was green, tasted like peanuts and was pretty good but not good enough to save the calamari. Sadly, everything but most of the fried rice went in the trash. My order came out to $65. At least I tried it but this place...

We ordered a series of nigiri and the scallion pancake. Everything was delicious especially for the price. It seemed very much like a local favorite. Me and my partner always sit at the service bar wherever we go and that’s the reason why I’m writing this review. The bartender gave us some of the best service we got in city. Doesn’t linger too long if you want to be left alone but if you want some good conversation or recommendations he’s there for you and can guide you on what to order based on seasonality. We were out of towners and also got incredible advice on where to go next....

I haven't been to Amber in a while, and I must say I like the new look. It makes it a lot more spacious, with an airy vibe and open spaces. It makes it look more inviting, although I must admit the bamboo that split the space was super cute and I wish it was still there. That being said, the menu is still the same, the staff is still as friendly as ever and the sushi station is still present. The food tastes great, the shumai is super fresh and I love their pineapple fried rice. Their sizzling hot plates are also really good. They have great service so I will be...