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Kimura
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Kimura
7.7
A warmly run East Village izakaya-style spot where sushi shares the stage with hot pot and grilled dishes. The nigiri and sashimi are reliably fresh, and the broader menu makes it an easy, low-pressure group pick.
Must-Try Dishes:
Salmon & scallop nigiri set, Motsunabe hot pot, Hamachi sashimi
Scores:
Value: 8.1
Service: 8
Consistency: 7.8
Food Quality: 7.9
Atmosphere: 7
Cultural Relevance: 7.4
What makes it special: Solid sushi plus comforting Japanese hot pot in one place.
Who should go: Groups with mixed cravings.
When to visit: Cold evenings for hot pot + sushi.
What to order: Nigiri set, hamachi, motsunabe.
Insider tip: Split sushi first, then hot pot to finish.
Kimura
7.8
Long-running East Village institution for motsunabe hot pot and home-style Japanese cooking. Broths are rich and deeply savory, and the menu mixes skewers, sushi, and comfort dishes well. Come hungry and lean into the hot pot experience.
Must-Try Dishes:
Hakata motsunabe hot pot, Collagen nabe, Kushikatsu skewers
Scores:
Value: 7.9
Service: 7.2
Consistency: 7.8
Food Quality: 8.1
Atmosphere: 6.4
Cultural Relevance: 8.4
What makes it special: NYC’s rare motsunabe specialist operating since the 1980s.
Who should go: Hot-pot seekers and groups who like to share.
When to visit: Cold evenings or weekend dinners with friends.
What to order: Motsunabe, add extra vegetables, finish with champon noodles.
Insider tip: Order the hot pot early; it takes time to reach peak flavor.