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The word “Towa” originates from an old Japanese term “Towasu” in Yamato Kotoba. Aligning with its root of definition, to make one thing together that will last forever, Chef Shirai and the team make “Towa” a place to continue the tradition of Japanese culture of serving others with respect. Towa presents a modern version of Japanese cuisine at NoMad New York, by cooking umami, the taste loved by the locals, using traditional Japanese cooking methods.
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Address: 36 W 26th St, New York, NY 10010
Phone: (646) 351-6258
Website: https://www.towanyc.com/
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Reviews
Youkyung Kim
Initial impressions were strong: the ambiance was nice, the website was polished, and the visual presentation of the food was aesthetic, aligning with the high Google reviews. However, where it truly counts—the quality of the food—the experience was a letdown. I had high expectations that were quickly deflated by the mediocre dishes. The sashimi was fishy, the rice tasted stale, and the flavors were simply average. For all its curb appeal, the food quality felt like an unamusing, low-tier sushi restaurant. Kudos to the excellent service and dessert, but the main courses need significant improvement.
… moreEric Cruz
We love and lived in Japan for 10yrs. So for our Last Supper in NYC during this trip and we wanted something special. Towa was fantastic! Omakase was a great choice and the rest from the cocktails to the appetizers to the other mains were on point. The Karaage was one of the best we’ve ever had, Top 3 for sure. Towa truly lives up to the Japanese standard and Gochisosama Deshita! Can’t recommend this place enough.
… moreDebby
My friend and I really enjoyed Towa. I felt like I was in Japan. Great atmosphere and service. The salmon maki was delicious! I’m definitely going back for the dining and omakase course.
… moreHakan Delibalta
It has been one of most japanese restaurants as per my limited experience. Starting from the low visible sign and entrance, it gives the humble feeling in first place. The decoration inside and even the height of the tables were designed to give the feeling of being in Japan. The set menus are the good choices to taste almost all dishes but in much smaller portions of course. We picked two sets for 2 adults and 1 kid and added 1 edamame, 1 hot soba and that was more than enough at the end of the dinner. The plates were more than good but one pinh less than the wowww. One thing that did not fit into our setup was the availability of wasabi in the sushis so you don’t have any option not to add wasabi. Prices are reasonable. One last recommendation should be that the staff could tell a bit more about the food since most of them can be unfamiliar with the people who don’t know so much about Japanese cuisine. Enjoy!
… moreHenry Yoon
Very average experience. Not sure if the food is worth the semi-high price point. The oysters (I love oysters) were a bit fishy & the soba tasted weird imo. But the sushi was pretty good (I mean it’s sushi).
If you want to come here, maybe try the omakase instead of the course menu.
… moreIf you want to come here, maybe try the omakase instead of the course menu.
Scott Laine
Tucked away on 26th Street is this unassuming Japanese restaurant from the hospitality group behind Jua, Atomix, and Her Name is Han. We stopped in for an early lunch and were pleasantly surprised by the menu, which included a combination of lunch and a few Japanese breakfast-style items.
The service was terrific, and the food was delicious. I ordered the eel over rice, which came with three or five sides. I opted for five and enjoyed everything
… moreThe service was terrific, and the food was delicious. I ordered the eel over rice, which came with three or five sides. I opted for five and enjoyed everything
Braden
my boyfriend and I came here for omakase for our anniversary and it was delicious! the service was excellent and everyone was so sweet and attentive. I’d never tried omakase before so this was an amazing first experience.
we got the 15 course with the tuna tasting and it did not disappoint. the chutoro and uni were probably my favorite pieces out of everything that I tried; they also had a lovely yuzu matcha that I really enjoyed (and honestly wish I could have at home).
… morewe got the 15 course with the tuna tasting and it did not disappoint. the chutoro and uni were probably my favorite pieces out of everything that I tried; they also had a lovely yuzu matcha that I really enjoyed (and honestly wish I could have at home).
Liz Losh
We‘ve eaten at dozens of omakase spots in New York and think this place stands out. Having a good seasonal menu for less than a hundred dollars is a great starting point, and we really liked the chef’s technique and the high quality ingredients. The fish was fresh, flavorful, and nicely textured. The New Year’s soba was an especially seasonal touch. The chef is friendly and personable, and the ambiance was tasteful and informal. The influencers might not be flocking here, but people who have lived or worked in Japan appreciate this sushi counter.
… moreTheresa
Every dish was fresh, beautifully presented, and delicious. The set courses appeared to be fantastic deals but our party of 4 decided to order a variety if plates to share instead. The otoro, duck breast, and tofu were sublime. I had never had a creamier agedashi tofu. Service was attentive and friendly.
… moreBill
TOWA has a beautiful dining space with an intimate ambiance, woodsy accents, and friendly service. I tried the T-set course menu, which had both hits and misses. The presentation was stunning, and I appreciated the opportunity to explore a variety of side dishes I might not have tried otherwise.
The soba noodles were incredibly chewy and satisfying, and the steamed egg custard was also a highlight. However, the main sushi course fell a bit flat – the fish pieces were small, and the quality didn’t feel up to par, with the bites lacking texture and coming across as a bit mushy. On the other hand, the black cod we ordered as an additional entrée was excellent – perfectly textured with a delightful sake and soy-infused flavor.
Overall, it was a mostly enjoyable experience, though the sushi quality could have been better.
… moreThe soba noodles were incredibly chewy and satisfying, and the steamed egg custard was also a highlight. However, the main sushi course fell a bit flat – the fish pieces were small, and the quality didn’t feel up to par, with the bites lacking texture and coming across as a bit mushy. On the other hand, the black cod we ordered as an additional entrée was excellent – perfectly textured with a delightful sake and soy-infused flavor.
Overall, it was a mostly enjoyable experience, though the sushi quality could have been better.