RESOBOX, Inc.

For some reason when I read the reviews I always thought Resobox was primarily an art gallery, but it's actually a small restaurant with limited seating. The walls display rotating art and change from time to time. You'll have to check their website to see what's on. Also, it seems like they have some workshops, sake tasting, cultural learning experiences. Now, onto the food -- VERY TASTY! But such tiny portions. Was really hoping to see more dessert selections. They do take credit card though, and have a clean bathroom! I would come back to support them. Really like the concept. Hojicha latte! More...

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Comfortable place to learn something new related with Japanese culture unlike another cafe. Please check their official website before visit there, they has offering multiple classes that will give you join the Japanese culture community where you can share a hobby like anime. Hope you will enjoy at this cute cafe. More...

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Resobox still in business!Just because there is construction outside doesn't mean they aren't serving up tasty delights. For my first visit I noted that space is limited. Not sure if it's from all the construction, or that's their normal dining space. Nevertheless I stopped in for my typical late lunch, and was surprised with how empty it was. I was greeted with a warm welcome from the fella upfront and given a menu to glance at, as they serve in or cater to the togo crowd. Decided I was going to stay and sit at their side table top with stools, but the kind host suggested that he had a small table of two that was available and more comfortable.'Follow the greeter', glanced at menu one last time and with no surprise, my host is now the server and cashier. Wondered if that's how it always is, even during prime time.  Nevertheless I ordered what I thought would be a good hot lunch to warm me up.It seemed like within minutes/short period of time my order way ready and looking good. It tasted good too!It was a hearty size for the price and was able to easily save half for a second lunch next day...As I needed to save some room to try their Matcha Green Tea w/Red Bean Cheesecake that caught my eye! Everyone knows I'm the Cheesecake connoisseur, from the many various versions I have made year after year for family parties and more. Have to say it was smaller than what I would have expected. :/ Wondering if it is because I decided to take it togo?!? Nevertheless the taste was okay, but nothing crazy amazing that would bring me in just for it. It had a dryer texture then expected. I was hoping that the red bean part would be incorporated within it, but it accompanies it to the side. Food for thought on this bakers side of things...just might want to whip a version up myself that would be creamier and still retain a bolder Matcha flavor.In the end of the whole experience I would say what they served was quality overall and would recommend to fellow coworkers and others in the neighborhood. More...

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Unique decor. I got a fruit flavored hijo tea and it was really pleasant. The matcha cheesecake is delicious. Great hang out spot!

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This a place to go to for solid authentic Japanese comfort food. The menu is slim but flavorful. The ramen and rice bowls are as authentic as they come and there is zero thrill in this venue. The food is prepared in the back and venue is simple. Prices are beyond reasonable and the service is reliable.  My only complaint here is that there's not always background music so its sometimes way too quiet inside and you can hear every table's private conversation. Aside from that, I'm fan. More...

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My friends and I went to the onigiri making class here and all had a great time ! Resobox provided all of the ingredients and materials needed ! We learned how to fold the rice into the shapes and decorated the onigiri like various characters (hello kitty, Totoro, and Pikachu). We got to eat what we made and keep he paper to be able to make more by ourselves ! More...

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I ordered for 4 people and this food doesn't come until an hour and half later.(time estimate 30 min.) The worst thing is, when I called the restaurant, they told me their driver was late for half an hour? !?!? What a mess! I think they need Gordon Ramsey to tell them how to manage a restaurant. More...

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Intriguing restaurant with different exhibits and a variety of drink / food option

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I love this place. It's so damn cute. The unagi (eel) donburi is my favourite because unagi donburi is my favourite anywhere, at any time. Honestly the setting is the best part of the whole place - I feel like Resobox is more an art gallery/cultural centre that went, Oh we could put a restaurant in here. The food is lovely for the price and space but it's the art exhibits - bonsai, paintings, amigurumi (crocheted little toys) - that make this place stand out from the other NY Japanese restaurants. More...

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I would have never known of this place without the recommendation of a friend. Honestly even as I walked by, this almost seemed like a toy store rather than a food shop (the small handmade dolls hung all around made it very deceiving). But when I realized that it was part of the store decorations, I later thought that it made the store pretty cool and trendy. Resobox itself is a very small, hip Japanese place serving udon, ramen, rice bowls among other things. I've noticed that it isn't super crowded (it wouldn't even have space to deal with a huge crowd), but there are consistently customers coming in and leaving without the store being too empty or crowded. With the shop being on the smaller end, I found service to be quick. They were ready to take your order and serve you.I personally did find the serving sizes a bit on the smaller end, but for the ambience, I found it to be just the right place to just enjoy good hot soup and converse with friends. More...

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I had previously walked by Resobox and I thought it was the cutest neighborhood in place, which in the true sense it is- Resobox serves as a Japanese cultural center offering classes in Japanese language and origami. Not having patience for either of those activities, I opted to try a bento box via MealPal and was delighted.  I've traveled in Japan and I am familiar with many of the Japanese deli's in the city and can tell you hands down, Resobox has the best onigiri around. Also, unlike other MealPal options, the portion size was exactly as advertised. More...

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I really love the concept of Resobox as a small Japanese cultural center, art gallery and cafe. When I stopped in, they had an amigurumi (knitted doll) display, with cute characters and animal of all sorts hanging from the walls. The ramen was pretty good - probably one of my better experiences in NYC actually. I had the miso ramen. The broth wasn't super heavy, which I liked, and the pork on it was surprisingly very good. It was rich but didn't have a thick slab of fat, and it tasted and looked like they had just charred it right before putting it in. The noodles were wavy and looked almost handmade (they could've been, but probably somewhere else since it's a small kitchen). Overall it was a good bowl of belly warming ramen and the two women working there were very nice. I'd go back if staying in the neighborhood again. More...

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So fun!  The ramen was great, the service friendly and the Amigurumi was fascinating.  We ordered the Tonkotsu Ramen based on other recommendations and iced green tea.  We had the matcha cheesecake for dessert.  It didn't taste like cheesecake I'm used to but it was good.  The soup was perfect for a cold rainy day. More...

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The food was no doubt amazing. The spicy miso ramen was flavorful and actually spicy. The cheesecake was unbelievable but it was disappointing that I got the smallest sliver ever considering it was 3. 50. not sure if it was because I got delivery but either way, definitely not worth almost four bucks if that's the size they serve. Would've loved to give this place 5 stars. More...

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This place doubles as entertainment and dinner. It's a cultural center/casual restaurant that is currently covered all over with crocheted plushies of all varieties. They also have a full service Japanese menu with all of your favorites-ramen, udon, sushi, tea drinks and more. My friend and I ordered the vegetable roll, the vegetarian spicy miso ramen, and a donburi to share. The food had a very rustic, homecooked feel, super yummy! The food is 4 stars but I gotta elevate this to a 5 star experience because my friend and I had the greatest time combing through the hundreds of adorable and well done plushies. My favorites were the succulents/cacti, stuffed elephants, stuffed penguins and more. I couldn't get over how creative and varied the plushies were. Also, they are up for sale. I came home with a chubby fox (I think it's a fox) whom I affectionally dubbed "fat fox." He is now my best friend and has never left my sight since. More...

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This place is adorable, probably the cutest restaurant ever! The walls and ceiling are full of knitted cute things of all shapes and sizes. They're so creative and fun and made waiting for the food go really quickly. My spouse and I both ordered the tonkotsu ramen. I loved it! The broth was rich and almost creamy, the noodles had a nice chew and bounce, and the meat was amazingly tender and had just the right amount of meat to fat ratio. My in laws both ordered the rice bowl with eel; I had a bit of the eel and was impressed with the tasty flavor and slight sweetness of it. The employees were both very polite and helpful. They were suuuuuper apologetic that I had to wait a minute or two for them to change out the light bulb that wasn't working in the bathroom. The price was decent and it was only a few minutes' walk away from our hotel. I may or may not be stopping by again to buy a cute yarn creature to take home! More...

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After climbing at Brooklyn Boulders, my friends and I were definitely craving something warm on a snowy day and found this ramen place nearby. It's an interesting place to eat because it looks like a toy store, art exhibit, someone's home, and a small cafe all in one. It's really small (4 tables) and you can expect the whole store to hear your conversation, so you almost feel like you have to whisper while eating.We shared the unagi-don, which was good, except the rice wasn't that sticky and fell apart. I had the matcha latte (yum) and the tonkotsu ramen (standard and good!). Everything tasted great and the menu has choices for everyone, especially the drink menu. The only negative is that the service is kind of weird, in the sense that you have to call over the waitress and get their attention if you want any kind of service. Other than that, it's a great place to eat at if you are in the neighborhood. More...

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Nice space, pretty good food, very fast. I actually like the udon more than the ramen so far.

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I've heard so much about this place and finally decided to come here for lunch. A ton of my coworkers have came here since it is right across the street from our office. The interior is small but cozy. I think every week they have different artwork displaying and they also host classes aside from serving food. I ordered the chicken udon which was delicious. The noodles were nicely cooked and the shredded chicken strips weren't dry. The soup was delicious especially on a cold day. The employees are very friendly and I think they also host classes and workshops. For dessert, they have an amazing matcha cheesecake! This was my first time trying a matcha cheesecake and let me tellll y'all, IT WAS DELICIOUS. The serving is small so I would recommend one per person unless you're not a sweets person then sharing between two is fine. More...

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Really cute small space that opens at 12 everyday. I got the unagi don for $13 and my bf got the tonkatsu ramen for $12. He didn't like the noodles as much but liked the broth because it wasn't super salty as most ramen broths are. I liked my unagi don it's very simple. The rice is nice and firm as well. They also had rly yummy looking drinks! More...

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Eel don was so good nice portionShrimp tempura udon a lot of tempura but the soup flavor was not for me.except that it was perfect meal.

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どうても美味しいですよーI have ordered Ramen and it tasted good. 點了醬油拉麵 感覺不錯的 蠻好吃的 下次希望可以再來 ご馳走様でした

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Lovely quiet cultural nook on a bustling Friday night... one part art exhibit, one part cafe, one part bar, one part restaurant, all parts japanese pride! The location is small and intimate, family friendly but not ideal if you have a table of rowdy youngsters seated near you! ;) The decor is simple and unfinished but this adds to the overall feeling of an approachable art exhibit. The meal match the decor... affordable, simple, straight forward, authentic, delicious, and more than meets the eye. If you are looking for something different without a high price, think about supporting Resobox during their art & dining celebrations. We came for the sake tasting and it was such a unique experience. I'm not sure if they take reservations but check if you want to bring a party of 5 or more.The food is excellent and the menu is diverse and a great choice for vegetarians, fish lovers, lactose-free, and gluten-sensitive. Make sure you like seaweed or you will be sad. The match green ice tea tastes fantastic, not too sweet and without milk.Best thing? The museum experience. Second best? The super adorable chopstick holders! 4 stars for a solid meal & wonderful price (plus the cultural museum experience.) More...

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This place is cheap and really close to where I live. I was craving for unagi don yesterday and got what I want. Their portion is pretty big and the food is authentic. Scallops are juicy and you usually couldn't get 6 for 5 dollars. Their matcha has really tea in it and is not sweetened. More...

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They close between lunch and dinner. We came in with 40 minutes to spare. They graciously seated us and the service was fast. The food was all very good. This is true Japanese hospitality! They are so respectful here.The ingredients were very fresh. We had a scallop appetizer. When traveling outside of New England, I get nervous about seafood. They obviously get fresh food and know exactly how to cook it. The prices are FAR  more than reasonable. My husband and I both enjoyed our lunches. I really suggest, even if you have to go out of your way, to try Resobox. We will be back for dinner someday. More...

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I am in love with this place! Food is amazing, staff are friendly, and is perfect for a group hangout or even as a study spot. It is a quiet wide space with good, acoustic music in the background. I'm also impressed at how the space is widely utilized for other activities such as art exhibits, local product exhibits, art classes, etc. Came once while an art class is ongoing and was impressed. I will definitely try the art classes one of these days. More...

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Suchhhh a cute place! The best actually if you want to play I spy while eating :) Sausage, grilled scallops and tako wasabi were all delicious and paired well with a green tea latte. Will definitely be coming back for sake! More...

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LIC isn't known as a ramen hub so this is a bit of a hidden gem. In particular, a great restaurant can be hard to be found in the Queensboro Plaza train stop. I can only think of a few respectable japanese restaurant in LIC that I would recommend. A great date location as the place is intimate. The ramen I would rate a 3. The decor and experience is a 4.Reseobox is a japanese cultural center. It's a great experience to dine being surrounded by a gallery of amigurumi. While it's pretty cool and neat that you are surrounded by art. Amigurumi is japanese art of knitting of small animals/objects/creatures. From what I gathered, there is no duplicates and every piece is unique. The amigurumi by itself is enough for a visit. if anything, it would be a cool dinner date as it seems that you put some thought into this. If your date went well- UFC the review. If your dates goes horribly wrong- why would you trust a random yelp reviewer to guide your dinner dates. lol. The overall menu is limited as it is geared towards common ramen/sushi dishes. If you are expecting a extensive menu or looking for your favorite piece of sushi, you are going to be disappointed. I thought the broth was on the salty side, but the overall meal was nice. Didn't get a chance to try the other items on the menu. More...

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I love this place!  Not far from work by Queensborough Plaza and its truly a hidden gem.  It is an art gallery with a restaurant. So the place is pretty small, with like 6 tables.  The food is exquisite! Fresh and carefully created. The menu is limited and thats a good thing.  What they DO have on the menu is perfection.  Great drink options (alcoholic and non alcoholic). Try it if you can. More...

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I went there for a solo dinner. This is such a cool place. At the moment they have the 3rd world amigurumi exhibition and the place looks awesome, so fun. You can buy any of the 100's pieces that hang from walls and ceiling. I bought a handmade cactus from The Netherlands. My dinner (Chicken Udon + mochi + green tea) was superb and very well priced. I hope I'll be able to come more often. More...

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All stuffed animals go to heaven.Or they at least make it to Resobox. After a nice climb at BKB, my friends and I wanted some nourishment and Baroness had some sort of ventilation problem and the entire place was so smoky. A quick search brought us to Resobox and we immediately felt good about our choice.The space doesn't have the traditional restaurant feel because it's a converted space with temporary walls. This made the room more echo-y than normal. The decorations were so on point though. Every single wall was adorned with mini, small, and large crocheted animals from all over the world. While we were waiting for our food and even after, we looked around and saw foxes, ice cream cones, fish, pandas, smores, and more from Italy, Brazil, Japan, and all over the world. The prices are also so varied. An octopus could be $4 or $40, depending on the craftsperson.The food itself is just okay. My miso ramen was tasty and I appreciated the detail of char marks on my pork. The portion was a bit small for the price ($13) and I was still very hungry afterwards. We also split a few taiyaki, which were pleasantly delicious. They are made from scratch (give it a 15 minute wait), and the red bean was bursting from the chewy interior, crispy exterior treat.The crafts themselves are worth a visit to the shop. Pick one or two or ten for friends and family, but mainly for yourself. More...

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Resobox is a small intimate set up.  Not for big groups.  Good for a first date.  Quiet, cozy, and hidden.  The aimigururumi collection is massive and covers all the walls of this place, thereby increasing the cuteness factor to about 10.  This cultural center offers ramen, raw fish plates, and some scrumptious coffee/tea choices.  If you are not into cute Japanese dolls surrounding you during your meal, then maybe it's not going to be your cup of tea.  I walked in recently to take a look and was wowed by how adorable they were.  Too bad, I just came from Falchi building and already had lunch.  I have to journey back to try their delectable beverages and lunch entrees. I do look forward to a hot bowl of ramen to keep me warm on these cold evenings. More...

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A hidden gem within walking distance to our hotel during our NY vacation. Ramen was amazing and perfect for the winter weather, they also have a selection of coffee and tea lattes - I wanted to order everything! Ended up getting tonkatsu ramen with really juicy pork and a matcha cheesecake. Ambiance is really cool too with the amigurumi exhibition and mood music. Highly recommended! More...

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This place is a hidden treasure. We've been here several times to check out the latest exhibit and have dinner. Each time the couple working there has treated us so kindly. The ramen is quite good, and my kids enjoy the sushi. But it's also just a great ambiance for enjoying a meal. And then there are the chopstick holders, which are simply adorable. I've never taken any of their classes, but it seems like a really neat balance of food, culture, and education. And it's an easy walk from the Queensboro Plaza subway station. We had friends staying in Manhattan who wanted to see Queens and have dinner, so we met at Resobox and had a lovely time. More...

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Cozy outpost in hipster LIC for those who miss Japan.

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This place is so cute! I'm rarely in this area, but I was so glad that I was able to try this place. It's also walking distance to the Queensborough Plaza subway stop. The restaurant's decor is really simplistic and calming, with some paintings hanging on the walls. I came here for lunch on a Saturday. I ordered an iced Green Tea Latte and Tonkotsu Ramen. - Green Tea Latte: I loved it! It was the perfect consistency, and had the perfect ratio of matcha to milk. It was a fairly large size,I had finished my ramen before finishing my drink. - Tonkotsu Ramen: The ramen was in a pork based broth and comes with roasted pork, an egg, and bamboo shoots topped with scallions. The base was quite flavorful, but not too salty. I appreciated the springy, wavy noodle texture. More...

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I just returned from living in Japan, and this restaurant put me right back. Great food, very authentic.

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A nice little find in Long Island City. Stopped by after a long day at US Open. Near train and hotel. Perfect calm, mellow atmosphere. .. Ramen and udon noodle soups we had were very good... Service was present but non intrusive ... Pleasant host/server. More...

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Came here with couple friends after game for the Maid Cafe event. Was fun and interesting we had a good time. Food is not bad, nothing to wow about,  For some reason our food didn't come at the same time (there is like 10min gap).  Friend say the ramen is too salty my udon is ok.   drink is not bad.  appatizer is on the small side for the price.  Overall the experience is 5 star food is 3 stars so average 4 star.  Hope there are other events, promotion in the future so I can try different food offering. More...

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In atmosphere, quality, and decor, this place is the closest I've felt to Japan here in New York.  The food is not the absolute best in the world, but it's really really good and priced reasonably.  The staff is lovely and welcoming, just like all over Japan.  Great experience. More...

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Came here for lunch today and enjoyed my experience.  It is a small Japanese cafe/restaurant connected to a Japanese cultural center.  Nice and simple decor, which is perfect for the ambiance.  There was also an exhibit of beautiful paintings on the surrounding walls of the cafe.We ordered the the Miso Ramen and Kitsune Udon.  Both entrees were delicious and the broths were perfect!  We also ordered the Matcha Latte with Azuki and Azuki Latte from the drink menu, which were yummy and not too sweet - just right.  Lastly, we ordered the Taiyaki (fish shaped pancake), which was filled with red bean paste inside - it was the perfect portion for 2 people to share and not too sweet either.The staff are all very nice, polite, and pleasant.This place is like a hidden gem in LIC!  I would come back here again if I am in the neighborhood.  It's small, quiet and relaxing.  Definitely would recommend this place to friends looking for places to eat in LIC! More...

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This is such an artsy place. I love it.  The match drink selections here are plentiful.  The banana matcha latte I'd my favorite here. The tonkotsu ramen's broth is pretty good. So as the Chashu but more on the fatty side.. In terms of location, this really stands out in LIC and I hope it will stay here!  I definitely will visit here once again from time to time.. Perhaps whenever they change up the art exhibition. However two things to note about this place is that as a Japanese cafe/ramen spot, it is more on the pricy side (comparing to the portion and the amount of food you get.  the actual price is not higher than your normal ramen joints). And as a Japanese restaurant, I expect it to be slightly more clean than the way it is right now. More...

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A charming, quirky little cafe eatery just north of Queensboro Plaza on 27th Street, it has a nicely curated menu of various Japanese foodstuffs and an excellent assortment of tea drinks, individually-brewed "Nel Drip" coffee and desserts. I had a hot soy matcha latte that was quite well made, and though it came out a little sweet initially, they quickly remade it to taste.The food menu consists of ramen with three types of broth (soy, miso and pork - I had the pork and it was quite good!), rice bowls, udon, small starter plates and a simple sushi menu. There are lots of vegetarian options, as well.As others have mentioned, the World Amigurumi Exhibition was going on when I ate there - hundreds of adorable little crocheted figures adorned the walls and ceiling. There appear to also be calligraphy classes that happen there as well - at the table next to me a teacher and student painted characters on paper that the host brought out for them - though I'm not sure if it's a regular thing.Also, it's next door to a Japanese home goods store with a very robust selection of knives and traditional knife sharpening service. Definitely worth a return visit! More...

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I came here from Baltimore just to visit their amigurumi exhibit, and it was definitely worth it. The staff are friendly and attentive. You can tell they take great pride in what they do. The amigurumi collection comes from all over the world, and I ended up taking home quite a few. As for the food, their red bean latte was one of the best drinks I've had. The miso ramen is delicious and not salty at all. They put just the right amount of butter in it and I ended up drinking every last bit of broth. The meat was fresh and tender. The noodles a great texture. Overall, my husband and I had a wonderful experience. More...

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I was able to attend an intimate Sake tasting hosted by Resobox and Tokyo's Toshimaya sake brewery on the evening of 3/16.  (Thanks Christina P and Yelp for getting me in!)  Resobox is a small venue right off the Queensboro Plaza subway station (literally half a block).  The cafe was closed but the event was held in the same room as the World Amigurumi Exhibition.  Imagine sipping sake and mingling under strings of cute crochet toys from all around the world!  They're for sale with the larger than life size bubble tea ($90) and Apple Watch ($45).  I like how they indicate on the price tags whether or not the toy is baby safe.  Resobox is also a cultural center and they regularly host cooking classes and special events.Their 3/16 event kicked off with Kikizake, a fun blind tasting game.  We sampled 4 different sakes, labeled A B C and D and tried to match them to their description and ideal food partner.  They all had a light and pleasant aroma but with unique tastes.  Then Rin from Toshimaya presented the sake to us one by one and with Chef Kita, we drank more sake and paired each one up with food (scallop, duck breast, tuna, and bamboo shoots)!  I love how they paired a sweet and light sake with the scallop carpaccio.  The sake and braised duck breast pairing enhanced the duck flavor.  The pairing with the bamboo shoots and seaweed gave it a very nice umami and miso-soup flavor.  The tuna was flavorful but a little too spicy for me. Rin also gave us a brief history of Toshimaya, introduced us to their baby dragon mascot: Rita-chan, who is featured on every RITA bottle, and hosted a trivia game.  Brian, a fellow yelper, won the most points from the Kikizake and trivia games (woooot congrats!) and is now 1 of the 2 proud owners in the USA with a Toshimaya apron!  We additionally received a sake shot glass for uploading a photo on Instagram.  There was plenty of sake to go around and end the night.  Everyone from Toshimaya and Resobox was very sweet and hospitable.  I felt like I was back in Japan! :')----The four sake from the event:-- Junmai Shu "RITA" Pure Green -- paired with any type of food, usually side dishes-- Junmai Dai Ginjyou "RITA" -- my favorite (sweet and light, apple flavor), paired with fish-- Junmai Dai Ginjyou "DAI-RITA" -- highest grade of sake (dry aftertaste)-- Okunokami -- recommended as an aperetif to be drank before or after a meal More...

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