Rice & Miso — Restaurant in New York

Staff was super patient and kind while my friend & I were deciding our orders for around ~10 minutes. Food was exceptionally delicious! I ordered the Atsuage Tofu (厚揚げ 豆腐) Bento Box (including Miso Soup) with Original & Tuna Mayo onigiris with a side of Edamame (枝豆) (Steamed Soybeans) & Tsukemono (漬物) (Pickled Veggies)! My friend also ordered an Atsuage Tofu (厚揚げ 豆腐) Bento Box with the Basic & Original onigiris with a side of Gomaae (胡麻和え) & Summer Salad (French Radishes & Cucumbers). Onigiris are best handmade and these were NOT disappointing in the slightest. I initially believed it wouldn't be filling but I was stuffed - I could barely finish the last onigiri! Also ordered a cold Hojicha (焙じ茶) with my food & it was super refreshing. Being a tea enthusiast, I wasn't expecting much out of the tea because most places usually brew the tea way too long but this one was perfect!

The cashier forgot my Hojicha since it became quite busy all of a sudden (so I understood why), but when I told her she apologized for her forgetfulness & immediately made my drink. Super pleased with the food & service here!

I will be coming back soon 💞

P.S. The miso soup has mushrooms in it. I love mushrooms, but my friend does not so...

First off, I love onigiris (rice balls) and I’m glad I found this place near my neighborhood. At first site, I did not expect the space to be small. However, the ambience was quiet casual, cute, and minimalistic. As a vegan, I ordered the Atsuage tofu (Age tofu) bento box and a yuzu koi soda. The bento box had one basic rice ball with black sesame and one original garlic scallion rice ball with pickled radish, gomaae, and fried tofu with koji sauce. The rice balls were tasty and exceptional, it is a healthier whole grain alternative to the traditional white rice balls. Between the two rice balls I choose, I preferred the basic one because the flavor of the toasted black sesame pops out. Overall, I like how the food are traditional to the Japanese cuisine roots. I will definitely be coming...

Finally got a chance to get lunch here this afternoon. I got the chicken bento box, which comes in a small takeaway container and has a protein, two rice balls, and two sides. It is deceiving because it is definitely very filling, comes with more chicken than shown in the picture (was under the sides and balls) I was a little worried because some of the reviews said the flavors were lacking, however, as someone who loves overly flavored food, I can say the food delivered! Did not seem under seasoned at all. I got the Ume plum paste and the scallion rice balls, both were delicious and had flavor throughout. The chicken was so delicious, can tell they have it marinating in the sauce for a while. I got the Gomaae and Hijiki for sides, both were great. Overall highly recommend! Cute quaint...