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Kasadela

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647 E. 11th St., New York, NY 10009
nr. Ave. C  See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
212-777-1582 Send to Phone

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  • Reader Rating:

    9.2 out of 10

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  • Cuisine: Japanese/Sushi
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Official Website

kasadela.com

Hours

Mon-Thu 5:30pm-midnight; Fri-Sat, 5:30pm-1am; Sun, 4:30pm-11:30pm

Nearby Subway Stops

L at First Ave.

Prices

$8.50-$15

Payment Methods

Cash Only

Special Features

  • Bar Scene
  • Hot Spot
  • Late-Night Dining

Alcohol

  • Beer and Wine Only
  • Sake and Sojou

Reservations

Accepted/Not Necessary

Profile

The owner of this cozy, brick-walled sake house used to work for Nobu, but now, he's going for something a lot more low-key and low-budget: nothing on the short menu of traditional Japanese snacks costs more than $10. It’s a peaceful place for leisurely snacking, in-depth sake sampling, and audible conversation. But once the Japanese tapas hit the table, talk might turn exclusively to the food before you: Crisp, salty sheets of roasted nori that dissolve in your mouth like cotton candy. Steamed “black” (actually dark-green) edamame that’s ten times better than the regular variety. Creamy squares of wasabi-dotted goma tofu that taste halfway between hummus and halvah. And, as a sometime special, some of the city’s best chicken wings, marinated in garlic, ginger, and two kinds of soy.

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100% Would you go back?
100% Would you take a date?
0% Would you take kids?
60% Would you go on business?
80% Would you go on a special occasion?
Food: 9.2
Service: 9.0
Décor: 8.4
Value: 9.6

Secret litte gem!

sp332 from 1128 | Posted on 10/9/08

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

I have been an avid guest of Kasadela. I say 'guest' because they make you feel comfortable like you are more than just a customer. The atmosphere is great with interesting photographs, figurines, and art covering the walls. The place is cozy and really does not feel small at all once inside. The food is a culinary experience to be had by all food lovers and appreciators of the culinary arts. Number one in my book would have to be the famous (seriously) one of kind garlic chicken wings made with two kinds of soy sauce. The rest of the menu is also designed to cater to the different flavors desired by one's palette. For instance, the waitress or waiter may suggest you a sake that compliments the food be it spicy, sweet, sour, or savory. The authentic izakaya house vibe makes me so comfortable I've often stayed there for hours conversing with other patrons and even the bartender. The language barrier is minimum at best, and the crowd it draws is often diverse. What more can you ask for? Great food. Great atmosphere. Great conversation.

party people!

buddhabelly from 10018 | Posted on 1/29/08

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

this review is for those planning a large gathering (about 10 people, any more than that you might as well rent out the place) at kasadela. if you read the reviews before and after mine, you will know that the food here (no matter what you order) is guaranteed to be delish. so for those planning a large gathering, here is my run down. the kasadela staff was really friendly, helpful, and patient (from time i made the reservation to the time i rolled out of the restaruant). be sure you call ahead and make a reservation (but you already know that)...and i believe they accept phone calls after 5pm. they recommend having your party during off-peak times -- on weekdays or before/after the dinner rush on weekends. i had my party of 10 on a saturday at 10pm. grab pre-dinner drinks at any bar near the restaurant. kasadela has a bar area too, but with 10+ people, the area may get a little too cozy. the kasadela staff was awesome from start to finish. Bottom line, kasadela is a great place for a happy party and happy bellies.

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