Whip0fAlchemy
Important: NOT a Japanese restaurant. It is more like an Asian Fusion restaurant. Only the sushi chefs are Japanese, as I was able to communicate with them. Not purely Japanese food, but small Asian dishes with unique touches. For example, I loved the veggie and mushroom spring rolls (4) with a mango sauce, which I recommend.
I do not recommend the “beignet,” as it is certainly not one. It is fried the same way fried ice cream is, which tastes very different. However, if you are a chocolate fan, there is an excellent dessert that awaits you, made with lots of rich chocolate.
Nice mood lighting and can accommodate couples to up to 10 people (with a reservation).
Has a good drink selection, but small sake selection.
A bit pricey–but it’s Great Neck.
Had a nice time, but please do not label this as a Japanese restaurant.
… moreNina Gordon
You would never know by the low-key outside appearance of this place what wonderful delights await you inside. It’s a small informal place, no fancy decor… all of the attention here is on the food, and it shows. Super high quality sushi and really creative and delicious cooked dishes. Beef negimaki was out of this world! The desserts were spectacular, also – pecan tart and chocolate tart, both topped with the creamiest ice cream… just amazing. The waitress was delightful, friendly and attentive. Great experience all around. Make a reservation, it’s small and it gets busy!
… moreKelsey Zhen
The quality of food is truly so good. Hand rolls are stuffed and each bite of fish is so buttery and fresh. I couldn’t really taste the difference between sushi places until coming here and now I can’t go back. Chef kama and chef komodo’s craftsmanship shows. For kitchen entrees, there hasn’t been one thing I’ve tried that’s bad and just a great variety of selection. I’d definitely come any days besides Saturdays or at least before 8pm on Sat to avoid the rush.
… moreAlex Salm
Absolutely incredible. The freshest fish outside of Japan. Really special! But there hot food. Is just as drool worthy. Honestly my favorite restaurant.
… morepolar G
2 waiters were walking around and no one gave us menu and water after seated for 5 min. 1 star for the atmosphere and the service.
… moreTrol
went here and got what i deserved very disapointed.. COTTIII BOUYYY CITIII BOIIII
… moreJacob Yousian
5 Stars. Their sushi was some of the freshest sushi I’ve ever had. Also their salmon was grilled nicely, and they had great Green Tea ice cream. Our waiter was very nice and polite. Overall, a great gem in Great Neck.
… moreEric Sedaghat
Was served rancid fish , tuna was chopped up grey and tasted extremely fishy. When I raised the issue to the waiter he said it was fine and that I was complaining about nothing, even when I pointed out someone else’s tuna roll at my table which was a normal pink/purple hue. He assured me my fish was fine and that it was simply just from a different part of the fish. Just that one piece I ate was enough to make me feel sick. Disgusting service and terrible food quality this place should be avoided.
… moremike chan
Don’t go to this place if you are not Caucasian. The owner is all cheerful and nice towards the Caucasian. But was cold and unfriendly towards us. I have given them the benefit of doubt before and thought the others who received warm welcome were regular guests. However, we have been there a few times now because of its promixity. The last time we went, the owner was basically rude. No response when we said thank you and goodbye. Pure racist. The food is decent but not worth the attitude!
… moreDina Miller
Interesting French Asian food with a check in every column for diverse tastes. Service is good and usually friendly. There is a mix of patrons, mostly local. Don’t be jealous of the table of chatty high schoolers able to pay the moderately high prices with Mom’s credit card. The boulabaise is my favorite item. They do take out, too
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