This Japanese restaurant is a small, "boutique" restaurant that attracts many young Japanese expats. They say that this is a true Tokyo experience. The sushi chef here is immensely talented, and his fish is always fresh and artfully presented. The warm wood paneling in the dining room is very attractive too. It is always a pleasure to dine here.

My daughter and son-in-law eat everything, but my wife and I usually stick to cooked foods, like the ox tongue, grilled yellowtail neck, and creamed crab croquettes. But I always make a point of trying the raw stuff at least once to see if I like it. I never thought I would like raw oysters, but now they're one of my favorite foods.

Ebisu, 414 East 9th Street, New York, New York 10003 (212) 979-9899