The house specialty is kushiage—panko-crusted, deep-fried meat, fish, or vegetables on a stick. But rather than put all its eggs on one bamboo skewer, the colorful spot also offers sushi, noodles, and a selection of hard-to-find sakes.
7.7
"Recommended" Average Reader Rating on a Scale of 10
The service was pretty terrible. The drinks order took a long time. Our food order took a long time too. The entrees were not served at the same time for each person at the table. The food was fine, but nothing special.
A precious place for those who seek authentic Japanese cuisine
Growing up in Japan and with traditional Japanese mom's cooking, I am very picky when it comes to Japanese food. While there are many Japanese food restaurants in New York City, Sachiko's on Clinton is by far the best place I have ever been to. I believe The creative and artistic skills required to bring the best out of the choice seasonal ingredients in Japanese cuisines are extremely high. Sachiko-san has long worked with the master Iron Chefs in Tokyo and has brought her deep knowledge and experience here to New York. She has created a haven for those who live in New York who truly seek authentic Japanese cuisine. The restaurant's decor is also very nice with Kabuki red walls and a beautiful photo collage art work by David Hockney that makes those who sit at the counter seats feel as if they are looking out sitting in the Zen garden at the Ryoanji temple in Kyoto.