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Inagiku

The Waldorf Astoria
111 E. 49th St., New York, NY 10017
nr. Lexington Ave.  See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
212-355-0440 Send to Phone

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  • Reader Rating:

    8.5 out of 10

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    4 Reviews | Write a Review

  • Cuisine: Japanese/Sushi
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Official Website

inagiku.com

Hours

Mon-Fri, noon-2pm and 5:30pm-10pm; Sat-Sun, 5:30pm-10pm

Nearby Subway Stops

6 at 51st St.

Prices

$10-$32

Payment Methods

American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard, Visa

Special Features

  • Business Lunch
  • Dine at the Bar
  • Lunch
  • Private Dining/Party Space

Alcohol

  • Full Bar

Reservations

Recommended

Profile

Midtown's first sushi restaurant, and still a favorite of Japanese businesspeople, Inagiku has evolved into one of New York's more interesting Japanese eateries. Though the menu offers all the standard-issue stuff you'd expect, there are also many unusual, tiny dishes such as uni canapes and eel Napoleon that can be presented in tapas-like succession (perhaps preceded by an assortment of sashimi, as is the practice among the restaurant's experienced customers). A very elegant--and very expensive--way to dine, in the fabulous Art Deco Waldorf-Astoria Hotel. — Steven A. Shaw

Recommended Dishes

Eel hakata (Napoleon of barbecued eel layered with shiitake mushrooms and spinach), $28; foie gras sushi, $14; uni canapes (sea urchin roe on uni toasts), $14

8.5 "Highly Recommended"
Average Reader Rating
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75% Would you go back?
75% Would you take a date?
25% Would you take kids?
100% Would you go on business?
75% Would you go on a special occasion?
Food: 9.0
Service: 7.8
Décor: 8.5
Value: 8.0

Japanese heaven

woolyhat from w8 | Posted on 4/14/09

Overall Rating: 9 (Highly Recommended)
Food: 10
Service: 9
Décor: 8
Value: 10

Having spent a long and exhausting day in New York we sought refuge in our hotel restaurant which turned out to be our favourite meal! The restaurant is decorated in traditional Japanese style with the waitresses in stunning kimonos. The menu covers traditional japanese dining with adventurous twists like the asparagus with sesame and peanut dressing and the variety of tempura available to order per piece. I also ordered the fabulous chicken yakitori which came served on a plate of pebbles and was tender and very tasty. We also ordered the sukiyaki with pork and not beef and this was the highlight of our meal. An array of vegetables and thinly sliced pork served in a fabulous soya sauce dressing. It was so tasty and cooked to the touch! The service can be rushed if you go late (they close at 10pm) but Inagiku is one of those rare gems in New York that avoids the pretense of Nobu and Megu and focuses on fabulous cooking which is worth the price. Definitely worth visiting especially if you want a peaceful and tasty meal after a long day in the big apple!

Lacking a sense of adventure

theabn from 11205 | Posted on 7/30/08

Overall Rating: 8 (Recommended)
Food: 8
Service: 6
Décor: 8
Value: 6

This restaurant is for the person who enjoys classic sushi and japanese food. If you are interested in more involved sushi dishes, do not come here. Their sashimi was good and the decor here is very nice.

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