![]() ![]() But chicken teriyaki was slightly rubbery and bland, and the toro steak which should have been a highlight was underwhelming. Shrimp and vegetable tempura tasted fresh and lacked any of the used oil taste that so often creeps into that dish. The negimaki and salmon teriyaki were both successful, with sweet but not cloying sauces. Gyoza were also well rendered, with a bit of crispiness to the outside and nicely seasoned meat inside.Įntrees were less consistent. The shumai were soft little balls, steamed to a wonderful consistency. The edamame easily popped out of their shells in my mouth, with just the right amount of sea salt on the outside to spike their taste. But adult palates are likely to want stronger flavors in their broth.Īppetizers were some of the best choices. Udon and soba noodle soups are fun for children and pleasant enough. The spider roll’s crab was grease-free and tasty, and the crunchy lettuce included in the mix was a lovely textural and flavor contrast. The Philly roll, composed of salmon, cream cheese and scallions, was well balanced, with the three tastes complementing one another well. Surprisingly, Americanized rolls are what Murasaki does best. But little of the rest stands out a measure, in part, of how the bar has been raised for Japanese food in and around the county. The toro in particular was melt-in-the-mouth tender, and the cooked eel sushi was a sweet and savory pleasure. Murasaki’s sushi is fresh and the chefs have a nice way with the knife. Now there’s another, just over the Tappan Zee Bridge. Westchester residents have some strong Japanese choices these days (most notably Sushi Nanase in White Plains). Nothing else that night or in subsequent visits rose to the level of that experience, but I’m glad to have Murasaki in the area’s dining mix. I could have stopped right there and been satisfied. Crispy at the edges, soft in the center and intensely flavorful, the dish was a delight. The nasu shigiyaki grilled eggplant with miso came as half the whole vegetable, sliced vertically and cooked to a beautiful deep purple. The bar has cocktail list (mai tais, zombies) that would make Trader Vic's fans happy.I KNEW I was in for more than the typical suburban experience with Japanese food at Murasaki, a year-old restaurant in Nyack, when the waiter set down our first appetizer. The hibachi grill is behind one half of the sushi bar, so you can watch as chefs flash-grill shrimp, chicken, beef and pork for bento boxes and as sushi chefs assemble the maki rolls. ![]() Cool green tones, a backlit bar and clean lines make for a sophisticated atmopshere, yet the menu and the prices are family friendly. "Chef-owner Doug Nguyen, who also owns Wasabi in Nyack, brings a modern twist to hibachi. Come early for the food, stay lateĪccording to LoHUD Critic Liz Johnson, Wasabi sushi is fun! ![]() Only one world-class Japanese restaurant, Wasabi.Īs a renowned destination for sushi, Wasabi's fishĭirectly from the Hunt's Point Market, less thanģ0 minutes away, allowing them to reach your tableīut Wasabi is more than just food, it's the focusĪnd centerpiece of Nyacks' late night party sceneĪnd bar culture. While you'll discover that there are lots of greatĮateries in this exciting little town, there is Close to New York, a few minutesĪrea has long been a mecca for great restaurants In the center of the action and totally in the swing ![]()
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