Japanese Restaurants in Astoria

Busu Astoria Japanese • $$
275 11th St, Astoria

Customers` Favorites

Kimchi Fried Rice
Okonomiyaki
Soup
Poke
Miso

“This spot is pure quality served fresh out of a tiny to-go window. Busu is a one-man show; it opens when the chef is ready to roll (and not before), which for us was a little past 6pm. Get there early because the line gets long fast.He told us it was his first time cooking the menu (handwritten on a whiteboard, of course) headed up by a whole quail "oyakodon tribute" and including a forager's miso, kimchi congee, and kara-age morel mushrooms.It was the best meal someone has cooked me in years. No exaggeration, I tore that quail apart with my hands on a picnic bench in 5 minutes flat and nothing but bones remained. My one regret is that I didn't even bother taking pictures because I couldn't wait to eat, and the quail was legitimately a thing of beauty.Places like Busu are getting harder to find. This isn't the place to go if you're expecting to be coddled and catered to, although the service is genuinely good and the chef is a delight to interact with. This is cuisine without white tablecloths, triple-digit price tags, or pretense. It's good, genuinely good, so good that the food stands entirely on its own merit. I will definitely be back, and I'll stand outside that little window as long as I need to for another helping.Vegetarian options: Vegetarian/vegan items were clearly labeled, and more than half the menu was vegan. They even had gluten-free options!“

4.3 Superb43 Reviews
Tokyo Teriyaki Japanese • $
1446 Commercial St, Astoria

Customers` Favorites

Teriyaki Chicken
California Roll
Spicy Tuna Roll
Veggie Tempura
Portland Roll
Chicken Katsu
Teriyaki Pork
Miso Soup
Bento Box

“What a wonderful surprise this hole in the wall was! We ordered two bento boxes, one beef and one pork, and the teriyaki sauce was amazingly delicious. The tempura was light and fresh, as was the salad. The customer service is pleasant and attentive without being invasive. I highly recommend this place for a low key date night out.“

4.3 Superb41 Reviews
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