Rated by the New York Daily News as the most stunning restaurant in New York, MEGU NY takes each diner on a sensual journey through the culinary delights of Japan! The finest organic ingredients from across the globe arrive in our kitchen daily. Dishes are brought to your table as an array of dazzling culinary creations. Enjoy delicacies such as premium Zaru Tofu, several varieties of premium sushi & sashimi, & Kobe Beef, cooked slowly using our unique Bincho-Tan Charcoal Grill. You'll be in ecstasy as flavors mingle to tease & tantalize, ending in a taste bud climax that releases UMAMI, the intensely satisfying flavor concealed within. Our elegantly appointed dining room is the perfect backdrop for dinner, with a wine list featuring over 400 selections, and 50 Sakes by the glass! Settle in to the vibe in our swank Kimono Bar & Lounge, serving unique and inventive cocktails and a small bites menu, featuring our Kobe burger!
Dining Style: Fine Dining Price: $50 and over Parking: Street Parking Cross Street: Church and West Broadway
"Enormous, beautiful, and elegant-trendy restaurant! Service was outstanding... our server was very attentive and always had a smile on her face! Definitely one of my top 3 favorite restaurants in New York City. Definitely do the rock shrimp for appetizer, and the kobe beef for entree (what a presentation!)."
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion, hot spot
Food
(Outstanding)
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
Service
(Outstanding)
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Noise Level
(Moderate)
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By an OpenTable.com user
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02/10/2010
(review submitted 02/12/2010)
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Review 2 for Megu
Overall Rating
(Good)
"THIS WAS OUR FIRST VISIT TO MEGU WHICH IS A HUGE RESTAURANT - DON'T EXPECT A TRADITIONAL JAPANESE ATMOSPHERE - IT WAS NOISY WITH LOUD JAZZ MUSIC PLAYING WHICH MY HUSBAND AND I FOUND STRANGE. THE FOOD,A MODERN TAKE ON JAPANESE, WAS VERY GOOD AND THE PRESENTATION EXCELLENT. HOWEVER, BEWARE, THE BEERS ARE EXTORTIONATE, EVEN THE LOCAL BEERS, WINES ARE VERY EXPENSIVE BUT THAT IS TO BE EXPECTED - THE BILL FOR TWO WITH TWO BEERS, ONE VODKA, WATER CAME TO A LITTLE OVER £150 - NOT ESPECIALLY GOOD VALUE AND WE HAVE BEEN TO BETTER JAPANESE RESTAURANTS IN LONDON THAT ARE CHEAPER - WOULD WE GO BACK, NO I DON'T THINK SO"
Food
(Very Good)
Ambiance
(Good)
Service
(Good)
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Noise Level
(Energetic)
By an OpenTable.com user
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03/12/2010
(review submitted 03/16/2010)
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Review 3 for Megu
Overall Rating
(Outstanding)
"My new favorite for sure. Beautiful, trendy, delicious. The ambiance was wonderful, the food incredible, and the presentation superb. The menu has so much on it that it can seem a bit overwhelming. Even picking a drink is a daunting task considering they have separate menus for wine, beer, sake, and cocktails. I highly recommend the lychee martini and blue fin carpaccio appetizer. The Kobe skewer tasting and Kobe filet mignon were also incredible. Our server could have been a bit more helpful in choosing from the menu, but he was prompt and fairly attentive.
Prices are VERY high, but it was worth it in my opinion. Not an every day thing, but a great destination for a special occasion"
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
Food
(Outstanding)
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
Service
(Good)
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Noise Level
(Moderate)
By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
03/06/2010
(review submitted 03/09/2010)
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Review 4 for Megu
Overall Rating
(Fair)
"Average at best. While a beautiful restaurant there wasn't anything distinguishing about the menu. We had a broad selection of dishes and were really underwhelmed. Our waitress was inattentive and forgetful - quite suprising in a restaurant that wants to compete with the top tier of NY and was half full. Dissapointing"
Food
(Fair)
Ambiance
(Very Good)
Service
(Poor)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Moderate)
By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
03/04/2010
(review submitted 03/08/2010)
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Review 5 for Megu
Overall Rating
(Fair)
"Most of the sushi/sashimi had a very fishy taste and nothing seemed creative or inventive. Many of the dishes and combinations I had eaten before elsewhere some time ago. Very disappointing."
Food
(Fair)
Ambiance
(Fair)
Service
(Fair)
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Noise Level
(Moderate)
By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
03/03/2010
(review submitted 03/05/2010)
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Review 6 for Megu
Overall Rating
(Very Good)
"The Ambiance was very new to me figuring that this is the first time I heard of the restaurant. The food presentation was very good. I did not want to eat it because of the way the food was laid out on the plate. The service was great and the staff was very attentive to our needs. Just a footnote, do expect to dress a little better for if you are to dine here"
Special Features: romantic, hot spot
Food
(Outstanding)
Ambiance
(Very Good)
Service
(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Energetic)
By an OpenTable.com user
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02/14/2010
(review submitted 03/05/2010)
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Review 7 for Megu
Overall Rating
(Outstanding)
"This is always have been a favorite place of mine. I love all the food, drink, and especially the staff. I would recommend this place to anyone."
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
Food
(Outstanding)
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
Service
(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Moderate)
By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
03/03/2010
(review submitted 03/05/2010)
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Review 8 for Megu
Overall Rating
(Fair)
"Very, very loud. Couldn't hear my boyfriend speak and he was just in front of me. Service wasn't all that great. We kept waiting for the waiter/waitress to notice us but she was busy with a larger group. Food was good... but way too expensive. Your paying for the decor... it was beautiful inside."
Special Features: hot spot
Food
(Good)
Ambiance
(Good)
Service
(Fair)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Moderate)
By an OpenTable.com user
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02/27/2010
(review submitted 03/02/2010)
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Review 9 for Megu
Overall Rating
(Very Good)
"The ambiance of Megu was unique and interesting and accentuated our view and discussion during dinner. Service was great as many waiters kept an eye on the table to ask if needed anything and to clean up empty dishes. I ordered the Sushi/Sashimi which was a fresh piece of fish and my girlfriend got the Kobe beef served on a rock, which was a great presentation.
If you are looking for a moderately priced dinner and a ton of food, this is not the place for you. Prices and food are what you would except at a casual upscale Japanese restaurant in NYC: a small quantity of food for a large quantity of cash. Not the best food I've ever head, but I was not unhappy with the splurge as it was good food."
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
Food
(Very Good)
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
Service
(Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Moderate)
By an OpenTable.com user
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02/25/2010
(review submitted 03/01/2010)
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Review 10 for Megu
Overall Rating
(Very Good)
"Great food and service. Prix fixe menu highly recommended.
Unfortunately, this restaurant is frequented by patrons that have more money than class. They make a loud scene, are rude to the staff, and often manage to ruin the otherwise cheerful ambiance. We had the misfortune to be seated next to such a party for the second time."
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion, hot spot
Food
(Outstanding)
Ambiance
(Good)
Service
(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Energetic)
By an OpenTable.com user
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02/27/2010
(review submitted 03/01/2010)
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Review 11 for Megu
Overall Rating
(Outstanding)
"Went for Restaurant Week. The RW menu selection was excellent and the food was superb. Decor was modern and since it was a large space, the seating was very comfortable. I had the sauteed scallops and kobe beef, both were delicious. The a la carte menu is a bit on the pricey side. I will definitely come back either for a special occasion dining, or for Restaurant Week again."
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
Food
(Outstanding)
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
Service
(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Moderate)
By an OpenTable.com user
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02/26/2010
(review submitted 02/28/2010)
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Review 12 for Megu
Overall Rating
(Very Good)
"The omakase was a great experience, inventive presentation and excellent food."
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, hot spot
Food
(Very Good)
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
Service
(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Energetic)
By an OpenTable.com user
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02/25/2010
(review submitted 02/27/2010)
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Review 13 for Megu
Overall Rating
(Outstanding)
"We had a restaurant week menu. The food was grate. We loved every dish we had. Very pleasant atmosphere as well. The sake and wine paring were excellent."
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
Food
(Outstanding)
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
Service
(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Moderate)
By an OpenTable.com user
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02/24/2010
(review submitted 02/26/2010)
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Review 14 for Megu
Overall Rating
(Outstanding)
"Had a great romantic time....very classy ambiance and place to spend with your significant other."
Food
(Outstanding)
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
Service
(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Moderate)
By an OpenTable.com user
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02/13/2010
(review submitted 02/26/2010)
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Review 15 for Megu
Overall Rating
(Poor)
"Noisy. Food :-( just hope it' s not always that way!"
Food
(Fair)
Ambiance
(Poor)
Service
(Fair)
By an OpenTable.com user
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02/07/2010
(review submitted 02/26/2010)
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Review 16 for Megu
Overall Rating
(Outstanding)
"Great restaurant! Absolutely amazing food with incredible presentation. Classy with very attentive staff. Perfect for special occasions. Will definitely go back in the future."
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
Food
(Outstanding)
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
Service
(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Energetic)
By an OpenTable.com user
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02/12/2010
(review submitted 02/26/2010)
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Review 17 for Megu
Overall Rating
(Good)
"I would say the ambience and presentation were off the charts. The food was good, but not as great as you might expect considering the prices. And the service was OK for the most part, except for the fact that they messed up bringing us Edamame until after we had received our first dish, they didn't replace my glass of champagne that I accidently spilled but instead charged me for another without telling me they would, and they brought out a second sushi platter by accident after we had already ate ours. It's a good choice for the "cool factor" and the ice statue and all that, but not if you want great food."
Special Features: special occasion
Food
(Good)
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
Service
(Fair)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Energetic)
By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
02/14/2010
(review submitted 02/25/2010)
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Review 18 for Megu
Overall Rating
(Fair)
"While the food did taste good, and the ambiance was quite impressive (especially on Valentine's Day), it took us 4.5 hours to get all 8 items on our $125 tasting menu. I normally wouldnt mind taking that long for a meal, but when a very small portion comes out, is consumed within 2 minutes, and then there is a 30-45 minute wait for the next small portion, this did not really feel like a meal, and certainly was not worth the $380 total (which didnt even include a bottle of wine - just 2 tasting menus, 3 drinks total, tax and tip). Overall, I would recommend avoiding this place. You can find similar atmosphere elsewhere at a much more reasonable price, and with much better food."
Special Features: romantic
Food
(Good)
Ambiance
(Very Good)
Service
(Fair)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Energetic)
By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
02/14/2010
(review submitted 02/25/2010)
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Review 19 for Megu
Overall Rating
(Outstanding)
"Megu exudes stylish japanese elegance. The ambiance, food, and service are well balanced and provide a wonderful dining experience. The Kobe and Wagyu beef were amazingly tasty and the presentation with the flaming cognac was memorable."
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
Food
(Outstanding)
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
Service
(Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Moderate)
By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
02/21/2010
(review submitted 02/24/2010)
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Review 20 for Megu
Overall Rating
(Very Good)
"I ordered the chef selection special and every dish came out was great except their spicy crispy shrimp which is nothing special than regular fried shrimp. Kobe beef was definitely tender and beyond delicious. The ambiance is very modern and romantic setting. Price is a little above the norm but it is worth it. Although, they could be a little more generous with their shochu drink since it cost about $10 per glass. Except it was more like a shot than a glass of shochu."
Special Features: good for groups, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
Food
(Very Good)
Ambiance
(Very Good)
Service
(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Energetic)
By an OpenTable.com user
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02/22/2010
(review submitted 02/24/2010)
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Review 21 for Megu
Overall Rating
(Outstanding)
"Awesome! Great service and wonderful experiece!"
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, hot spot
Food
(Outstanding)
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
Service
(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Moderate)
By an OpenTable.com user
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02/13/2010
(review submitted 02/24/2010)
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Review 22 for Megu
Overall Rating
(Very Good)
"Food was exceptionally delicious. Wait staff not too friendly though and even felt a little rushed."
Special Features: good for groups, special occasion, hot spot
Food
(Very Good)
Ambiance
(Very Good)
Service
(Fair)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Energetic)
By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
02/06/2010
(review submitted 02/24/2010)
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Review 23 for Megu
Overall Rating
(Outstanding)
"Absolutely amazing! I went here with my family for my birthday dinner and we all had a phenomenal time. Not only was the food in redible and the decor interesting and memorable, the wait staff was incredibly helpful and friendly. Definitely a bit pricey, but perfect for a special occasion."
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
Food
(Outstanding)
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
Service
(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Energetic)
By an OpenTable.com user
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02/20/2010
(review submitted 02/23/2010)
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Review 24 for Megu
Overall Rating
(Very Good)
"The tasting menu with a flight of wines offered a gastronomic treat; bleamished only my the over eager and sometimes instrusive waitstaff. It's great to be waitied on, but not at the expensive of disrupting table conversation to remind us that we are being waited upon. We felt rushed because they brought the wine before the approprate course instead of with the course, but the pairings were excellant, as were all eight courses. The Kobe beef is wonderful!"
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, special occasion, hot spot
Food
(Very Good)
Ambiance
(Very Good)
Service
(Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Energetic)
By an OpenTable.com user
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02/20/2010
(review submitted 02/22/2010)
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Review 25 for Megu
Overall Rating
(Fair)
"Megu is just decent for the price and hype that all the reviews are raving about. We went there during restaurant week and the menu was okay but very small portion. We were definitely not full after the three course meal. Didn't feel like we have any service fromt the waiter. He never came back to check on us after taking our order. We had the Kobe beef and sushi special. It was nothing special for the price they are charging us. You can get better one in another restaurant for half of the price."
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
Food
(Good)
Ambiance
(Good)
Service
(Fair)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Moderate)
By an OpenTable.com user
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02/11/2010
(review submitted 02/21/2010)
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Review 26 for Megu
Overall Rating
(Outstanding)
"Sushi was OUTSTANDING--everything else was very good. Predictably overpriced, smaller portions, and paltry liquor pours.
Highly recommend the salmon avocado roll and grilled kobe beef skewers."
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
Food
(Outstanding)
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
Service
(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Moderate)
By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
02/13/2010
(review submitted 02/21/2010)
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Review 27 for Megu
Overall Rating
(Outstanding)
"This was our second trip to the Tribeca Megu. This restaurant is phenomenal. The food is exquisite and the atmosphere was comfortable. Some places cram you in like sardines, but the seating was relatively private for such a popular place. I can't believe this restaurant is not rated my Michelin. It deserves at least 2. I will be back as soon as possible. They need to open one in Vegas, too. It's very hip and I can't think of anything bad to say about it."
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
Food
(Outstanding)
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
Service
(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Moderate)
By an OpenTable.com user
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02/13/2010
(review submitted 02/20/2010)
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Review 28 for Megu
Overall Rating
(Fair)
"Overrated and definitely overpriced! The execution of the $125 pp tasting menu was simply sloppy."
Food
(Good)
Ambiance
(Fair)
Service
(Fair)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Energetic)
By an OpenTable.com user
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02/13/2010
(review submitted 02/19/2010)
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Review 29 for Megu
Overall Rating
(Outstanding)
"Great food with excellent service. Seems to be a place for adults, but I took 10-year-old daughter and she was treated well and happy. If you would like to try Japanese food, this is definitely the one I can confidently recommend."
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
Food
(Outstanding)
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
Service
(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Quiet)
By an OpenTable.com user
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02/17/2010
(review submitted 02/19/2010)
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Review 30 for Megu
Overall Rating
(Outstanding)
"Treated ourselves for a girls' night out during Restaurant Week - the prix fixe menu was awesome - good choices and still high quality. Drinks were great as well."
Food
(Outstanding)
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
Service
(Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Moderate)
By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
02/17/2010
(review submitted 02/19/2010)
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Review 31 for Megu
Overall Rating
(Outstanding)
"The restaurant was amazing. I went with my boyfriend for Valentine's Day and it was time well spent. The service was a little slow but I guess you should expect it on a day like that, they should have had a few more workers then, and because it was packed it was very noisy and we almost had to yell across the table to each other. Also, the seating arrangement was too close, we heard everyone's conversations from all sides. Other than that, the food was delicious, both the Kobe beef and chicken. I loved it and would with out a doubt come back again!"
Special Features: good for groups, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
Food
(Outstanding)
Ambiance
(Very Good)
Service
(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Energetic)
By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
02/14/2010
(review submitted 02/19/2010)
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Review 32 for Megu
Overall Rating
(Outstanding)
"Been to Megu Tribeca 5 or 6 times now...still one of my favroties restaurants in the City."
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion, hot spot
Food
(Outstanding)
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
Service
(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Moderate)
By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
02/17/2010
(review submitted 02/19/2010)
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Review 33 for Megu
Overall Rating
(Outstanding)
"Megu's staff were very professional, attentive and friendly. I would go again."
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, hot spot
Food
(Outstanding)
Ambiance
(Very Good)
Service
(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Moderate)
By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
02/17/2010
(review submitted 02/19/2010)
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Review 34 for Megu
Overall Rating
(Fair)
"Overated in every category. A mediocre restaurant that wishes it could hang with the big boys. Everything about it from decor to quality to presentation is simply novice."
Food
(Good)
Ambiance
(Fair)
Service
(Fair)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Moderate)
By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
02/14/2010
(review submitted 02/18/2010)
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Review 35 for Megu
Overall Rating
(Outstanding)
"I will start saying that this was the most sophisticated and vibrant japanese restaurant I've ever been. I'm from Sao Paulo, Brazil, and in some neighborhoods there are literally one japanese restaurant in every corner. And there are some very, very good japanese restaurants in Brazil. But this restaurant managed to impress me. They have such a great variety of food in their menu and everything seemed to be great to me. I had a marvelous crispy shrimp for entrance and simply the best kobe beef I ever had for main course. We also asked for a pairing sake which matched perfectly with our dishes. The bottom line is that this is an impeccable japanese restaurant and would certainly recommend to everyone."
Special Features: late-night find, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
Food
(Outstanding)
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
Service
(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Energetic)
By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
02/16/2010
(review submitted 02/18/2010)
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Review 36 for Megu
Overall Rating
(Very Good)
"Food was outstanding, but a little on the pricey side. Kobe sirloin (3 oz sampler size) and the Kobe filet skewer were stand-outs; as expected, both were amazing. Sushi was great as well, and reasonable for the portions & high quality."
Food
(Very Good)
Ambiance
(Very Good)
Service
(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Energetic)
By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
02/09/2010
(review submitted 02/11/2010)
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Review 37 for Megu
Overall Rating
(Outstanding)
"I went there for a birthday celebration, while it wasn’t my first time there it was their first time and they enjoyed it. They continue to rave about the food, service and ambiance and I agreed. Megu doesn’t disappoint."
Special Features: romantic, special occasion, hot spot
Food
(Outstanding)
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
Service
(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Moderate)
By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
02/09/2010
(review submitted 02/11/2010)
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Review 38 for Megu
Overall Rating
(Very Good)
"Great ambiance and fun food with nice paced service."
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, special occasion, hot spot
Food
(Outstanding)
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
Service
(Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Moderate)
By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
02/01/2010
(review submitted 02/09/2010)
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Review 39 for Megu
Overall Rating
(Good)
"We tried the menu from te restaurant week and some from the regular menu. There is a big difference between the regular food and the restaruant week food, which is reasonable. But we only had eaten the food from the restaurant week menu, we might not come back for a second time"
Food
(Fair)
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
Service
(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Energetic)
By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
02/07/2010
(review submitted 02/09/2010)
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Review 40 for Megu
Overall Rating
(Very Good)
"Staff was accommodating, friendly and attentive. Food was decent, but felt it was overpriced. I would definitely return, but only for special occasions."
Special Features: hot spot
Food
(Very Good)
Ambiance
(Very Good)
Service
(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Energetic)
By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
02/05/2010
(review submitted 02/09/2010)
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Review 41 for Megu
Overall Rating
(Very Good)
"I attended for restaurant week with 3 friends. The food was good. I had the shrimp as an appetizer & it was good but nothign out of this world. For entree- The Kobe beef melted in my mouth & the presentation was impressive. For dessert we had the NY cheesecake choice which was good but nothing out of this world. Everything tasted good. So I say it's good but since the Kobe was amazing, I rate the overall very good. Atmosphere- friendly, service is polite & well poised, lighting dim, noise level- you have to be a foot and a half away to hear your guests. I really enjoyed the traditional welcoming motto "I-ra-shai-mase" It's inviting. The welcoming & Kobe were my highlights."
Special Features: romantic, hot spot
Food
(Very Good)
Ambiance
(Good)
Service
(Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Moderate)
By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
02/07/2010
(review submitted 02/09/2010)
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Review 42 for Megu
Overall Rating
(Good)
"The food was very well executed and creative; not the best, but good. The wine and Sake list is extensive and impressive. Great decor and ambiance, but the price is a little over inflated given the hype. Dessert is awful, seemed like it came from Costco. The service was fair but seemed understaffed, and lacked any personal attention."
Special Features: notable wine list, special occasion
Food
(Very Good)
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
Service
(Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Moderate)
By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
02/05/2010
(review submitted 02/09/2010)
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Review 43 for Megu
Overall Rating
(Very Good)
"The meal was amazingly good and the atomosphere is spectacular however the food portions were so small members of my party wanted to go somewhere for something to eat afterwards"
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, hot spot
Food
(Outstanding)
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
Service
(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Energetic)
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02/05/2010
(review submitted 02/09/2010)
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Review 44 for Megu
Overall Rating
(Outstanding)
"The service from entry to finale was impeccable! the actual restaurant itself is stunning in terms of decor and not gaudy at all. the food was wonderful, and what topped it all off was the beer, wine, and sake pairings from low to mid twenties. the dessert i found could be better in terms of the chocolate cake, the cheesecake was great. i will definitely come here again for the kobe sashimi."
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
Food
(Very Good)
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
Service
(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Moderate)
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02/07/2010
(review submitted 02/09/2010)
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Review 45 for Megu
Overall Rating
(Very Good)
"Decor was nice with a water sculpture which was great for pictures. Layout was a bit tight with the tables but very comfortable.
I had reservations but still had to wait 15 mins past my reservation time to get a table. Also upon being escorted to my table, they were not sure which table I should have been sitting at. Then once seated, no one attended to be for about 10 minutes, then finally a menu.
However, other then timely issues the food and service was great once things begn to roll. I had to get my servers attention each time because we were not checked on from time to time, but it was good service all in all.
Great food, especially the Kobe w/Henessey"
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
Food
(Very Good)
Ambiance
(Good)
Service
(Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Energetic)
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01/31/2010
(review submitted 02/09/2010)
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Review 46 for Megu
Overall Rating
(Very Good)
"We went for the restaurant week menu. The food was beautiful for your eyes and delicious for your mouth. However, the portion for the main dish is a little bit small. (If you love rice, you would not feel hungry with the bowl of rice though.)
The seatings downstairs are decorated beautifully, but the seatings upstairs, in the middle part of the restaurant, have the whole view. Would love to try the special evening events next time."
Special Features: romantic, special occasion, scenic view, hot spot
Food
(Very Good)
Ambiance
(Very Good)
Service
(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Energetic)
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02/05/2010
(review submitted 02/09/2010)
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Review 47 for Megu
Overall Rating
(Very Good)
"It was very nice. Too many stairs! Food is great!"
Special Features: special occasion
Food
(Very Good)
Ambiance
(Very Good)
Service
(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Moderate)
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02/06/2010
(review submitted 02/08/2010)
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Review 48 for Megu
Overall Rating
(Good)
"the food was very average, there are far better japanese restaurants in the neighborhood and the city. the sushi rolls, in particular, were excruciatingly salty. this restaurant is fit for out of towners who are looking for a showy destination dining experience. the food serving staff was fantastic. the hostess staff, not so much. on a sub-freezing temperature night, they seated us directly under an air vent which we later learned from another staff member was directly exposed to the outside air! we asked to move one table over which was obliged-though still very cold-and cautioned the hostess that nobody would be happy there. she pertly replied that some people like the cold. the next two parties seated there demanded new tables asap"
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, hot spot
Food
(Fair)
Ambiance
(Very Good)
Service
(Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Energetic)
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02/06/2010
(review submitted 02/08/2010)
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Review 49 for Megu
Overall Rating
(Very Good)
"Restaurant Week: Absolutely delicious and warm, friendly service. It took a bit to get seated but drinks at the bar while waiting were phenomenal. Exquisite and beautiful decor, but slightly gives off a club feeling (along with the dance/electronica music). The meal portions were extremely small and not very filling. Good for light dining, unless you order a lot!"
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, romantic
Food
(Very Good)
Ambiance
(Very Good)
Service
(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Energetic)
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02/05/2010
(review submitted 02/08/2010)
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Review 50 for Megu
Overall Rating
(Outstanding)
"Megu was awesome as usual! We'll be back of course!!! :)"
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, hot spot
Food
(Outstanding)
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
Service
(Outstanding)
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who dined on
02/04/2010
(review submitted 02/08/2010)
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Review 51 for Megu
Overall Rating
(Outstanding)
"I went on a Thursday night for Restaurant Week. The food and cocktails were excellent. My guest and I really enjoyed the ambiance and beautiful decor. We recommend Megu especially for RW being that the prices are normally pretty steep. One disappointment was the desserts-wished they were Asian! You can get chocolate layer cake and cheesecake anywhere..."
Special Features: fit for foodies, late-night find, hot spot
Food
(Outstanding)
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
Service
(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Energetic)
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02/04/2010
(review submitted 02/07/2010)
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Review 52 for Megu
Overall Rating
(Very Good)
"Overall a great experience as usual! This is the third time we had gone there for restaurant week.The miso fish and the kobe beef was great. We were disappointed by the dessert. They were very generic, and the cheesecake was still frozen."
Food
(Very Good)
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
Service
(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Moderate)
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02/05/2010
(review submitted 02/07/2010)
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Review 53 for Megu
Overall Rating
(Poor)
"The food was beyond excellent. The ambiance and general splendor was unforgettable."
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
Food
(Outstanding)
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
Service
(Poor)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Energetic)
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02/04/2010
(review submitted 02/07/2010)
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Review 54 for Megu
Overall Rating
(Very Good)
"The restaurant is a bit overwhelming at first... the entry is small, but then they take you down to the dining area, which is huge and dominated by this giant bell. It's a pretty cool place, but the regular menu is expensive. We went to Megu for restaurant week and it was worth it. For appetizers, we had the scallops and fried shrimp. For main course, we had the Kobe steak and cod. Then for dessert, we had the NY Cheesecake and the chocolate cake. Pass on the chocolate cake... it was boring.
Overall, the restaurant was good, but not great. Probably won't go back unless its restaurant week."
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
Food
(Very Good)
Ambiance
(Very Good)
Service
(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Energetic)
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02/05/2010
(review submitted 02/07/2010)
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Review 55 for Megu
Overall Rating
(Outstanding)
"First the bad: the volume of the music was excessive: not great for a romantic evening... the Good: great food, attentive service, beautiful restaurant, and if one is interested - beautiful people. A very pleasing place on many levels."
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, late-night find, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
Food
(Outstanding)
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
Service
(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Energetic)
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02/05/2010
(review submitted 02/07/2010)
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Review 56 for Megu
Overall Rating
(Very Good)
"I went with a friend for restaurant week. Overall good dining experience. Food was good, oour server took the time to explain the menu. Wine and Sake pairing was a good choice to go with the menu."
Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
Food
(Very Good)
Ambiance
(Very Good)
Service
(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Moderate)
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02/05/2010
(review submitted 02/07/2010)
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Review 57 for Megu
Overall Rating
(Good)
"We went there for restaurant week. The fried and spicy shrimp taste like fried chicken. Kobe Steak was too dried. The best course out of the 3 courses was the cheesecake. We came out still feeling hungry. Overall, it was a good experience of a high class restaurant."
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
Food
(Good)
Ambiance
(Good)
Service
(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Moderate)
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02/05/2010
(review submitted 02/07/2010)
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Review 58 for Megu
Overall Rating
(Very Good)
"We had a wonderful experience at Megu, after a very disappointing Restaurant Week experience at Lupa. The restaurant was packed with Restaurant Week diners and for good reason. Megu allowed you to combine the RW set menu with a la carte items from the regular menu (which we did!) In addition, Megu included their BEST dishes (kobe beef) on the RW menu. While the servers were spread thin because every table was full and everyone was ordering from the same menu and expecting their second and third courses at the same time, the managers were circulating and catering to every customer's needs. I will definitely take my family back for another meal at Megu!!"
Special Features: fit for foodies, hot spot
Food
(Very Good)
Ambiance
(Very Good)
Service
(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Moderate)
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02/04/2010
(review submitted 02/06/2010)
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Review 59 for Megu
Overall Rating
(Very Good)
"Went there for restaurant week and it was great. Food was very good, service was excellent. Me and my girlfriedn tried the wine and teh sake pairing which was very good. The place is quite pricy if you go at other times."
Special Features: special occasion
Food
(Very Good)
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
Service
(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Energetic)
By an OpenTable.com user
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01/31/2010
(review submitted 02/06/2010)
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Review 60 for Megu
Overall Rating
(Outstanding)
"From the moment I walked in, I knew I was in for a great dining experience. The decor, outstanding. Service, exemplary. The food was absolutely scrumptious!!"
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion, hot spot
Food
(Outstanding)
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
Service
(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Energetic)
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02/04/2010
(review submitted 02/06/2010)
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Review 61 for Megu
Overall Rating
(Very Good)
"We throughly enjoyed the food here at Megu. We got the 3-course menu, I did a wine pairing and my boyfriend did a sake pairing, and they were all perfect matches to our course. Beautiful place to eat, amazing hostess, and busser . But overall amazing place to eat, go for a drink. We also had a cocktail before our meal and I had a cocktail with pineapple juice, sparkling sake, and bacardi which was one of the best cocktails I have ever had, and my boyfriend had the Ginger cocktail which he really loved as well. (dont remember the exact names of them) Thanks for the experience MEGU!!!"
Special Features: notable wine list, special occasion, hot spot
Food
(Very Good)
Ambiance
(Very Good)
Service
(Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Energetic)
By an OpenTable.com user
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02/03/2010
(review submitted 02/05/2010)
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Review 62 for Megu
Overall Rating
(Good)
"While the food was very good, I don't think I would have gone if it hadn't been for the Restaurant Week specials, based on the high prices. The hostess forgot about us and when we inquired if our table would come up 35 minutes after our arrival, she was very condescending rather than apologetic, and immediately after that we were seated (miraculously a table opened up at the exact time we asked her about it!?). THe bartenders were also useless, but maybe it's because it was a Wednesday night. But our waiter was great!"
Special Features: special occasion
Food
(Very Good)
Ambiance
(Good)
Service
(Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Moderate)
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02/03/2010
(review submitted 02/05/2010)
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Review 63 for Megu
Overall Rating
(Very Good)
"Megu was great. The restaurant has a very attractive decor and the experience of walking in for the very first time was fabulous. As your guided through a hallway, down the stairs to a large, high ceiling dining room with an ice buddha, made the dining experience all that much better. The food was wonderful, tasty and the sushi was fresh and delicious. The presentation is also apealling as for someone that it not a chocolate cake fan.. WOW, I left no evidence behind. Definitely a great place to go."
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion, scenic view, hot spot
Food
(Very Good)
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
Service
(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Energetic)
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02/03/2010
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Review 64 for Megu
Overall Rating
(Very Good)
"I went during restaurant week, so you always have to expect the food to be a notch or two below the regular menu.
The appetizers were all good, albeit small, but at a place like this that's what you would expect.
The mains were all pretty good, the coolest being the steak that they bring out on a rock that is so hot it is actually cooking the steak. Pretty cool, kobe steak was pretty good, but didn't knock my socks off.
Dessert was dessert, chocolate cake and cheesecake, don't even know if they were made there or bought at the deli down the street. Again, restaurant week.
The overall look of the place is pretty awesome. From the Ice Buddha in the middle of the room to all the patterned walls. The bar is a nice place for a drink"
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, special occasion, hot spot
Food
(Very Good)
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
Service
(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Energetic)
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02/03/2010
(review submitted 02/05/2010)
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Review 65 for Megu
Overall Rating
(Outstanding)
"we went for the restaurant week menu with some additional appetizer and fried rice for my toddler..I would say it will be expensive without the restaurant week menu although the food is still nice.. I think they did a very good job providing a good menu as compared to others who offers only chicken and salmon.."
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, kid-friendly, special occasion, hot spot
Food
(Outstanding)
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
Service
(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Energetic)
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02/03/2010
(review submitted 02/05/2010)
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Review 66 for Megu
Overall Rating
(Outstanding)
"Wonderful expereince... the food was great and so was the service... will try them again probably for the Kobe night.. a chance to try 4 different cuts for one price..."
Special Features: romantic, special occasion, hot spot
Food
(Outstanding)
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
Service
(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Moderate)
By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
02/02/2010
(review submitted 02/04/2010)
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Review 67 for Megu
Overall Rating
(Very Good)
"This is my second visit to Megu, and my boyfriend and I were very pleased with the food and full dining experience. From the moment you enter until the point when you leave, the staff is very attentive and friendly which make the experience more worthwhile. I look forward to more dining experiences at Megu."
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
Food
(Very Good)
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
Service
(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Moderate)
By an OpenTable.com user
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02/02/2010
(review submitted 02/04/2010)
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Review 68 for Megu
Overall Rating
(Very Good)
"The food was fantastic, although dessert was a bit of a let down. We went for restaurant week and loved the scallops and sushi, which were presented in a clean, modern, professional way. However, the dessert choices were cheescake and chocolate cake - at a Japanese restaurant! Weird. I would go back though, it's a cool, hot spot in Tribeca."
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
Food
(Very Good)
Ambiance
(Very Good)
Service
(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Energetic)
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02/02/2010
(review submitted 02/04/2010)
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Review 69 for Megu
Overall Rating
(Very Good)
"A bustling and exciting restaurant. Kobe Beef is delicious."
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
Food
(Very Good)
Ambiance
(Very Good)
Service
(Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Energetic)
By an OpenTable.com user
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02/02/2010
(review submitted 02/04/2010)
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Review 70 for Megu
Overall Rating
(Good)
"I went for restaurant week in New York. They must have overbooked; we had a 8:45p.m. reservation for four and weren't seated until 9:25p.m. Thankfully the bar area was nice. Nevertheless the food and the service made up for the wait. The food was well executed and included some innovative touches (i.e. the hot sesame oil salad was excellent)."
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, hot spot
Food
(Good)
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
Service
(Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Energetic)
By an OpenTable.com user
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02/01/2010
(review submitted 02/03/2010)
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Review 71 for Megu
Overall Rating
(Poor)
"I have been to the midtown Megu several times and recall the food was delicious. This was the first time at the Tribeca location. The music was very loud and felt like a nightclub, the antithesis of Japanese fine dining. Sushi roll at the end of dinner was awful. Service was sub par. For the same bill, I definitely prefer Morimoto."
Food
(Fair)
Ambiance
(Poor)
Service
(Poor)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Energetic)
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01/31/2010
(review submitted 02/03/2010)
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Review 72 for Megu
Overall Rating
(Very Good)
"I really like this restaurant, the food was fairly good. Went there during rest week, I had a great cod - really one of the best fish I ate - I'm not a huge fish fan. My friends took the Kobe stake, now, not only was this stake mediocre, it was nothing like a good Kobe steak (and we ate Kobe steak at Kobe, Japan) - so we were really disappointant with that entree. Also the chocolate cake as desert was disappointing. All in all, I'd still recommend the rest ."
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, notable wine list, special occasion, hot spot
Food
(Very Good)
Ambiance
(Fair)
Service
(Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Moderate)
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01/31/2010
(review submitted 02/03/2010)
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Review 73 for Megu
Overall Rating
(Outstanding)
"great for the food , the atmosphere and overall vibe"
Special Features: fit for foodies
Food
(Outstanding)
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
Service
(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Moderate)
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02/01/2010
(review submitted 02/03/2010)
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Review 74 for Megu
Overall Rating
(Fair)
"It was freezing cold! Many guests - including us - had to move tables because certain areas were just unbearable. We continued freezing at the new table! All in all not very comfortable."
Food
(Outstanding)
Ambiance
(Poor)
Service
(Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Energetic)
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01/30/2010
(review submitted 02/03/2010)
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Review 75 for Megu
Overall Rating
(Very Good)
"Went during the Restaurant week. Appetizer was good. Entree - Kobe beef steak wasn't so great, it was just alright. Dissert-AMAZING. amazing amazing amazing chocolate cake, cheesecake, lychee icecream (best i had), banana cake, and cream puffs with green tea flavor. This place is definitely for desserts..."
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, notable wine list
Food
(Good)
Ambiance
(Very Good)
Service
(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Energetic)
By an OpenTable.com user
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02/01/2010
(review submitted 02/03/2010)
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Review 76 for Megu
Overall Rating
(Good)
"over all was good, if it was not for the $40 they charged us for the green tea. $40 on tea alone was the most expensive one (and not a happy one at all )in my dine out experience. I wish the price was clearly marked in the menu which was not in this case."
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
Food
(Very Good)
Ambiance
(Very Good)
Service
(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Moderate)
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01/31/2010
(review submitted 02/02/2010)
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Review 77 for Megu
Overall Rating
(Good)
"Portions were a bit small. Dessert tasted mass-produced and was extremely unimaginative. Service was practically non-existent and they tried very hard to push me to get the wine pairings. Even after I made it clear I didn't want it! Server dropped a bowl of miso soup on me. Some dishes were good. The shrimp appetizer and the sushi were mediocre at best. This place is all show & ambiance."
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic
Food
(Good)
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
Service
(Fair)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Moderate)
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01/31/2010
(review submitted 02/02/2010)
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Review 78 for Megu
Overall Rating
(Fair)
"This review comes immediately after a single dinner during restaurant week. It is always difficult to judge a restaurant based on one experience but I deem it important to report the evident flaws and limits of the restaurant here: 1) Megu is one of these businesses which have clearly chosen to consider restaurant week cheaply, serving downgraded quality for the prix-fixe and to treat dinners who want to discover the variety of NYC food scene with very little respect. It is clearly not using the opportunity of Restaurant week for self promotion and fails to give any desire for new patrons to come back. 2) Pre-appetizers: we ordered some sushi in addition to our prix-fixe menu to start our meal: Fine, interesting, high quality spicy Tuna"
Special Features: good for groups
Food
(Fair)
Ambiance
(Fair)
Service
(Fair)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Energetic)
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01/31/2010
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Review 79 for Megu
Overall Rating
(Fair)
"We went for Restaurant week. The Kobe Beef entree was very tasty & fun with fire (ooh ahhh) but I must admit that the scallop appetizer I ordered came to the table luke warm and slightly overcooked. It was as though they had cooked it & put it under a heat lamp... the flavors, however, were decent. The New York cheesecake was average at best. They neither put an interesting sauce on it nor made it look good. It was disappointing to say the least. My friend had the Sushi that she said was about as good as Avenue A Sushi in Village (and Avenue A is decent sushi... just one would expect to be blown away by Megu and we were not. All in all if you go get a beef entree and skip dessert.
The service was horrific."
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, special occasion
Food
(Good)
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
Service
(Poor)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Energetic)
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01/31/2010
(review submitted 02/02/2010)
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Review 80 for Megu
Overall Rating
(Good)
"My husband and I dined here during restaurant week, which helped make the evening more affordable.
The decor is spectacular, but, the service left a lot to be desired. I ordered a la carte, while my husband ordered from the 3-course restaurant week menu. My choices were all brought before my husband's first dish ever even arrived. Staff was quick to perform their planned theatrics but failed on the most basic tasks (trying to remove my husband's appetizer while it was only half-eaten, not explaining what sushi the chef had prepared).
Some of the food was very good - kobe beef and snapper oriental salad - while some (salmon tartare) fell short of the high price tags.
Would not return at full prices."
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, hot spot
Food
(Very Good)
Ambiance
(Very Good)
Service
(Fair)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Energetic)
By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
01/30/2010
(review submitted 02/02/2010)
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Review 81 for Megu
Overall Rating
(Good)
"Great for impressing someone coming from out of town. But locals will definitely think the food's disappointing."
Special Features: romantic
Food
(Poor)
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
Service
(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Moderate)
By an OpenTable.com user
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01/30/2010
(review submitted 02/02/2010)
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Review 82 for Megu
Overall Rating
(Very Good)
"Great ambiance, impeccable attention to detail. Service was a tad tiny slow, but you are enjoying your surroundings so you don't notice as much. Food was very good, but nothing spectacular and out of the ordinary. (Though we went during restaurant week so this MAY not be a reflection on their regular menu). Would definitely go again if I wanted to spend a large amount of money on a special occasion. Entrees do not come with sides so you are looking at about $80 a person for food, appetizers, dessert and drinks. Worth the experience."
Special Features: romantic, special occasion, hot spot
Food
(Good)
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
Service
(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Moderate)
By an OpenTable.com user
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01/31/2010
(review submitted 02/02/2010)
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Review 83 for Megu
Overall Rating
(Very Good)
"restaurant was beautiful... service for us was slow. saw better service at other tables. food was excellent. outstanding quality and presentation. drinks were sparse and very expensive. told waiter and second round was better. expensive and would have been perfect if service was more up to par...."
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, hot spot
Food
(Very Good)
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
Service
(Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Quiet)
By an OpenTable.com user
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01/31/2010
(review submitted 02/02/2010)
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Review 84 for Megu
Overall Rating
(Good)
"Service was terrible. They constantly delivered wrong dishes to our table, in apparent mix-up with neighboring tables. The waiter who took our order was OK, but the guys who brought out the food were just some guys from the kitchen. After a while, we didn't bother complaining. We just ate the wrong dessert dishes they gave us. No training whatsoever. They need to focus on improving service."
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, kid-friendly, late-night find, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
Food
(Very Good)
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
Service
(Poor)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Moderate)
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01/31/2010
(review submitted 02/02/2010)
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Review 85 for Megu
Overall Rating
(Very Good)
"The food presentation was excellent. We ate from the Restaurant Week Menu- the cod fish was wonderful; although, I ordered the beef which was very good. The Wine, Sake,cocktail and Beer list was interesting. We enjoyed the atmosphere with what appeared like a six feet tall Buddah."
Special Features: good for groups, hot spot
Food
(Very Good)
Ambiance
(Very Good)
Service
(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Quiet)
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01/31/2010
(review submitted 02/02/2010)
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Review 86 for Megu
Overall Rating
(Very Good)
"We went here during restaurant week so we got good value, although the bill did add up in the end, but it was worth it. Inventive food in creative surroundings. Cool chairs:-)."
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion, hot spot
Food
(Very Good)
Ambiance
(Very Good)
Service
(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Energetic)
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01/25/2010
(review submitted 02/02/2010)
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Review 87 for Megu
Overall Rating
(Poor)
"We went to Megu during restaurant week and was so disappointed. First og all, the restaurant was freezing cold. We just had to get the check during out dessert, because we couldn't take it anymore. We bought a wine paring with our meal, and even though we paid full prize for the wine glasses, they only gave us a taste. The service was poor, we had about 10 different waiters coming to our table during our meal. Stay away from this place if you can!"
Food
(Good)
Ambiance
(Poor)
Service
(Poor)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Energetic)
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01/30/2010
(review submitted 02/02/2010)
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Review 88 for Megu
Overall Rating
(Good)
"The must have on the menu is the Kobe beef, everything else is forgettable."
Special Features: scenic view
Food
(Good)
Ambiance
(Good)
Service
(Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Quiet)
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01/27/2010
(review submitted 02/02/2010)
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Review 89 for Megu
Overall Rating
(Fair)
"Bad service, the food was mediocre and overly expensive. The waiters attempt to memorize your order instead of writing it down and got the order wrong every time. Did not get seated until 40 minutes after arriving. The restaurant's acoustics made it very noisy. The food was ok but no where near the quality they are charging for. There are much better and cheaper Japanese restaurants in NYC who take the food, instead of themselves, more seriously. Epic Fail."
Food
(Good)
Ambiance
(Good)
Service
(Fair)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Energetic)
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01/30/2010
(review submitted 02/02/2010)
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Review 90 for Megu
Overall Rating
(Good)
"We went on Friday during Restaurant Week at 7:15p. Food was execellent. It was early, attentive service at first, then forgot us when it got busy - servers brought other table food as we waited for our entree, then rush out after dessert. Dim lighting & fine print menus, either provide more lights, bigger print menus or bring a flashlight. Servers needed help with dishes - almost dropped the 4 plates of hot rock on us! Overall, Megu needs improvement on service coordination and would go back/recommend the food!"
Special Features: neighborhood gem, hot spot
Food
(Very Good)
Ambiance
(Good)
Service
(Fair)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Moderate)
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01/29/2010
(review submitted 02/01/2010)
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Review 91 for Megu
Overall Rating
(Outstanding)
"I love Megu!! This was my second time at Megu, both during Restaurant Week. Each time, we've gotten there a little early to allow time for a cocktail in the lounge upstairs... the lounge is very trendy and plush. The ambiance in the dining room downstairs is beautiful. There is a large Buddha ice sculpture surrounded by rose petals in a fountain in the middle of the room. The portions were extremely small, as expected during restaurant week, but delicious! I got the scallop appetizer (2 perfect scallops), cod entree (tasty, but tiny), and chocolate cake (a sliver of goodness, but a bit dry). We anticipated small portions, so had ordered a few extra appetizers off the regular menu.. so we left feeling full. Had a great experience!"
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
Food
(Outstanding)
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
Service
(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Moderate)
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01/29/2010
(review submitted 01/31/2010)
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Review 92 for Megu
Overall Rating
(Very Good)
"My fisrt time ever at MEGU, heard lot of things but in the end i wanted to do my own jugement. Overoll everything was great cant wait to go again."
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, great for outdoor dining, late-night find, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, hot spot
"Great to visit every few months -- for the excellent food, attentive and congenial service, and vibrant atmosphere. Restaurant Week portions are on the small side, but the flourish with which some of them, like the stone-grilled Kobe beef flambée, are served help to make up for that."
Special Features: special occasion, hot spot
Food
(Very Good)
Ambiance
(Very Good)
Service
(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Energetic)
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01/29/2010
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Review 95 for Megu
Overall Rating
(Fair)
"The food was good, but my friends and I had a disappointing experience. The wine there was watered-down (it was rectified, but being served watered-down wine at an expensive restaurant should NEVER happen). Also, we were charged for bottled water and additional desserts (which were not ordered). Something like that should never happen at any restaurant, particularly at an expensive and reputable restaurant like Megu. I liked the food at Megu (I have been there before and I really liked it in the past), but the problems with the wine and check ruined the dining experience. I will not return again."
Food
(Good)
Ambiance
(Very Good)
Service
(Fair)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Energetic)
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01/27/2010
(review submitted 01/31/2010)
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Review 96 for Megu
Overall Rating
(Good)
"The food was great, but the atmosphere was very loud and they were playing 80s pop tunes - not so much the environment I was expecting."
Food
(Very Good)
Ambiance
(Fair)
Service
(Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Energetic)
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01/28/2010
(review submitted 01/30/2010)
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Review 97 for Megu
Overall Rating
(Very Good)
"I went for Restaurant Week with a friend, both of us love sushi. We were tempted by all the fabulous items on the menu, but we stuck to the RW menu for this visit. The sushi selection was tasty, even the roll (I enjoyed that one more than my friend). The atmosphere is great here, definitely a nice night out, not too stuff but the right amount of ambiance for a special occasion. The ice buddha sculpture in the middle of the dining room was pretty cool too. Definitely worth going again, I want to try the kobe beef on the stone. The presentation of the food was beautiful, and searing the red snapper on the salad in front of us was showy yet enjoyable. The service was fine, not spectacular."
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
Food
(Very Good)
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
Service
(Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Energetic)
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01/28/2010
(review submitted 01/30/2010)
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Review 98 for Megu
Overall Rating
(Good)
"I came to test the food and the service during the restaurant week. Service is great. Food is ok. I got Kobe beef, that I could barely chew. The slices, displayed decoratively on the hot stone, were too large to put in my mouth, and too thickly cut to bite on. My dining companion had sushi and it was "good". Not outstanding. We had a sample of Sake pairings, and a sample of beer pairings. Different sake tastes were actually surprisingly good. The desert was great! we had a chocolate cake which was delicious and a cream cheese cake which was also delicious and the slice was so thin I barely had enough to have a taste of it. Room decor is outstanding and making a wish with the melting ice budda is romantic. Got too noisy by about 7pm."
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
Food
(Good)
Ambiance
(Very Good)
Service
(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Energetic)
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01/27/2010
(review submitted 01/29/2010)
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Review 99 for Megu
Overall Rating
(Good)
"Megu was a nice experience. I went for restaurant week and it seems they seated everyone eating restaurant week in the bar area whereas the "normal" diners were in a completely seperate part of the restaurant, downstairs. The bar area was very noisy mostly due to the trance/club music they were playing. I didn't go downstairs but the other part of Megu seemed more peaceful and relaxing(decor and all). The food was pretty good I was really hungry still when I left after paying upwards of $50 dollars for dinner, but thats what Fine dining is all about I guess."
Special Features: vibrant bar scene
Food
(Good)
Ambiance
(Fair)
Service
(Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Energetic)
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01/27/2010
(review submitted 01/29/2010)
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Review 100 for Megu
Overall Rating
(Outstanding)
"Mouth watering scallops and kobe beef. Sat at the sushi bar and when the chef noticed that service was slow, he made me a small plate of sushi with his compliments while I wait!! Wow! Host and hostess were extra friendly and gave me a "house tour" too."
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
Food
(Outstanding)
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
Service
(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Energetic)
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01/28/2010
(review submitted 01/29/2010)
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Review 101 for Megu
Overall Rating
(Poor)
"the night was really terrible. It was freezing cold inside. I couldn't take off my coat all the time. Food was even worse."
Food
(Poor)
Ambiance
(Poor)
Service
(Poor)
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01/27/2010
(review submitted 01/29/2010)
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Review 102 for Megu
Overall Rating
(Very Good)
"Went for an 8:30 table for 2 on a Wednesday evening, for Winter Restaurant Week. The food was great, including an amuse-bouche of sesame cracker with cream cheese and black truffle, a simple yet unbelievable fried shrimp dish, and a fun kobe beef served on a hot stone with flaming cognac poured over the top. Recommended for restaurant week, and I'm sure it's great otherwise (though the prices are very high). Extra special was the sake menu, with detailed descriptions of each brand."
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
Food
(Outstanding)
Ambiance
(Good)
Service
(Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Energetic)
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01/27/2010
(review submitted 01/29/2010)
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Review 103 for Megu
Overall Rating
(Good)
"Very good food, and attentive service. A bit loud as the evening progressed, but overall a great dining experience. Highly recommend."
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion, hot spot
Food
(Very Good)
Ambiance
(Very Good)
Service
(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Energetic)
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01/27/2010
(review submitted 01/29/2010)
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Review 104 for Megu
Overall Rating
(Good)
"The timing was off for courses - we waited an hour between our appetizer and entree - but the food was great, ambiance was good and we got our bang for our buck doing the restaurant week menu. Would go back again."
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion, hot spot
Food
(Very Good)
Ambiance
(Very Good)
Service
(Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Energetic)
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01/27/2010
(review submitted 01/29/2010)
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Review 105 for Megu
Overall Rating
(Poor)
"The service was terrible. The food was fair at best."
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, hot spot
Food
(Fair)
Ambiance
(Poor)
Service
(Poor)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Energetic)
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01/27/2010
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Review 106 for Megu
Overall Rating
(Very Good)
"We went during restaurant week and although it's a pre-fixed menu, we really enjoyed what was offered. My bf ordered the scallops and they were cooked in a way that it was very juicy, for entree we both ordered the kobe steak and it sure was yummy. it was served medium rare ontop of a HOT rock but if you let it sit for a bit i'll slowly cook itself. overall, great experience and definitely great atmosphere along with great food !!"
Special Features: romantic
Food
(Very Good)
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
Service
(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Moderate)
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01/26/2010
(review submitted 01/28/2010)
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Review 107 for Megu
Overall Rating
(Very Good)
"It was a nice experience. Great try since i never been here before"
Special Features: fit for foodies
Food
(Very Good)
Ambiance
(Very Good)
Service
(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Energetic)
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01/26/2010
(review submitted 01/28/2010)
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Review 108 for Megu
Overall Rating
(Very Good)
"Appetizers and Entrées were really good. Desserts were disappointing. Very good service."
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
Food
(Very Good)
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
Service
(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Energetic)
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01/26/2010
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Review 109 for Megu
Overall Rating
(Outstanding)
"Everything was absolutely perfect! Delicious food and outstanding service plus a great atmosphere! Would come back any time!"
Special Features: good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
Food
(Outstanding)
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
Service
(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Energetic)
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01/26/2010
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Review 110 for Megu
Overall Rating
(Fair)
"Lack of service, from the time we arrived at the bar at 6H30pm where there was no other guests there at that time, it took more than 10 minutos to take our order, and another 10-15 mts to serve, then at the restaurant they were very short of staff, nobody ever asked if we wanted another drink or if the food was ok! A SHAME, BECAUSE THE PLACE IS ACTUALLY NICE AND THE FOOD PRETTY GOOD"
Food
(Good)
Ambiance
(Fair)
Service
(Poor)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Moderate)
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01/26/2010
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Review 111 for Megu
Overall Rating
(Very Good)
"We had the Restaurant Week menu, which was very good. A good selection to choose from, and all were happy. The Kobe beef was very flavorful and beautifully presented (though a bit tough - obviously, the masseuse did not give full treatment to the cut of beef we had); nonetheless, still very good. The Snapper salad appetizer was beautifully presented and delicious.
The only negative was at the Bar, before dinner. After waiting 15 minutes, just to be ignored, we were still not able to get served before we were seated for dinner. The Bar wasn't even that crowded, but was poorly served by a young barman with little interest in serving the customers. The drinks with dinner were fine."
Special Features: good for groups, hot spot
Food
(Very Good)
Ambiance
(Very Good)
Service
(Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Energetic)
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01/26/2010
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Review 112 for Megu
Overall Rating
(Fair)
"We went here for restaurant week. We were sat at what had to be the worst table in the restaurant with our backs to the rest of the room, facing the waiter station, and exactly where the hostess shouts her greeting every time she comes down the stairs. The shrimp appetizer and the cod entree were mediocre at best. Our waiter hovered uncomfortably and made it obvious that he wanted to turn our table as fast as possible. It worked--with three courses and a $150 bill for two, we were rushed out the door in under 50 minutes. This place might be worth a try if you are ordering off of the regular menu, but I would not recommend it for restaurant week."
Food
(Fair)
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
Service
(Poor)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Moderate)
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01/26/2010
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Review 113 for Megu
Overall Rating
(Outstanding)
"everything is delicious - the food, the atmosphere, the service. you feel like royalty or a celebrity when you dine at megu."
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
Food
(Outstanding)
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
Service
(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Moderate)
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01/25/2010
(review submitted 01/27/2010)
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Review 114 for Megu
Overall Rating
(Outstanding)
"I’ve been here twice and I’ve had positive experiences every time. Great food, service and drinks. You can’t ask for anything more. From the shrimp appetizers, Kobe beef, rolls and cheesecake everything was delicious. Don’t forget to bless the Buda on your way out."
Special Features: good for groups, romantic, special occasion
Food
(Outstanding)
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
Service
(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Moderate)
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01/26/2010
(review submitted 01/27/2010)
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Review 115 for Megu
Overall Rating
(Outstanding)
"Megu is my favorite restaurant in TriBeCa, which is big statement considering the number of amazing restaurants in the neighborhood. I've never been disappointed with the food, service or atmosphere and the sparkling saki is a delicious treat."
Special Features: fit for foodies
Food
(Outstanding)
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
Service
(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Energetic)
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01/25/2010
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Review 116 for Megu
Overall Rating
(Good)
"Not as impressive as I was expecting. I was even disappointed seeing all those "rolls" on their menu."
Food
(Good)
Ambiance
(Good)
Service
(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Moderate)
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01/25/2010
(review submitted 01/27/2010)
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Review 117 for Megu
Overall Rating
(Good)
"we've got a bad place near the sushi makers, also it is funny to see them but I would have prefer to be in on of the booth closer to the beautiful ice budha! We had the Restaurant week menu with wine pairing. Very good starter and entree of Kobe beef. A bit disapointed by the dessert, a simple chocolate cake, very common."
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, special occasion
Food
(Very Good)
Ambiance
(Good)
Service
(Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Energetic)
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01/25/2010
(review submitted 01/27/2010)
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Review 118 for Megu
Overall Rating
(Outstanding)
"Food was out of this world. The Kobe was cooked to perfection. The service was beyond attentive. I never set my glass down without the water being refilled. some people find this overbearing but I think it makes a for a great dining experience. Great decor and amazing food. Megu is a great place to eat !"
Special Features: notable wine list, special occasion
Food
(Outstanding)
Ambiance
(Very Good)
Service
(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Moderate)
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01/25/2010
(review submitted 01/26/2010)
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Review 119 for Megu
Overall Rating
(Good)
"Beautiful place, good food but don't know if worth the high prices."
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, hot spot
Food
(Good)
Ambiance
(Very Good)
Service
(Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Energetic)
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01/15/2010
(review submitted 01/26/2010)
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Review 120 for Megu
Overall Rating
(Outstanding)
"My dining experience was wonderful and unique. The ambiance, the decor, the service, the food (which I had lots of) was excellent to say the least. I saw Megu on the travel channel and wanted to taste the Kobe beef. It was indeed delectable as was the sushi(eel and advocado and the spicy tuna) the boulaibaisse soup, the fried asparagus, the spinach, the parmesan fries and the parmesan lobster. Oh let's not forget the signature drink called, "Blessings". You have not dined until you have eaten at Megu. It was an experience that I will never forget. It was worth every cent!!!!!!!!!!"
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, special occasion, scenic view
Food
(Outstanding)
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
Service
(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Quiet)
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01/23/2010
(review submitted 01/26/2010)
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Review 121 for Megu
Overall Rating
(Fair)
"The restaurant was fun and lively, good scene. However the food was dissapointing. Having dined at various Nobu restaurants, and at Japonais in Chicago, our expectations were high. We ordered the sampling eight course menu and not one dish was memorable, nothing was "wow", in fact the tuna tartar was mushy in its texture. We would not go back and we would not recommend it unfortunately."
Special Features: good for groups
Food
(Poor)
Ambiance
(Very Good)
Service
(Fair)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Energetic)
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01/22/2010
(review submitted 01/25/2010)
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Review 122 for Megu
Overall Rating
(Outstanding)
"Exelent food!! We had sushi and sashimi, it melted in our mouth. A true taste experienc!"
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
Food
(Outstanding)
Ambiance
(Very Good)
Service
(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Moderate)
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01/23/2010
(review submitted 01/25/2010)
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Review 123 for Megu
Overall Rating
(Very Good)
"Very attentive service. We had a good time."
Special Features: good for groups, special occasion, hot spot
Food
(Very Good)
Ambiance
(Good)
Service
(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Quiet)
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01/22/2010
(review submitted 01/25/2010)
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Review 124 for Megu
Overall Rating
(Outstanding)
"Not cheap but everything is fantastic .. just a great place."
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
Food
(Outstanding)
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
Service
(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Energetic)
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01/21/2010
(review submitted 01/23/2010)
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Review 125 for Megu
Overall Rating
(Very Good)
"Always a pleasure - the servers are really nice and I always try something new and tasty"
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic
Food
(Very Good)
Ambiance
(Good)
Service
(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Moderate)
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01/14/2010
(review submitted 01/16/2010)
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Review 126 for Megu
Overall Rating
(Very Good)
"I spent New Year's Eve at Megu. Ambiance was perfect for the occasion, design is trendy but not formal. Prix Fixe option was very good, presentation creative, however it took forever to get to our table. As a result we were having dessert at around 2AM when the restaurant was almost empty and they were starting to clean up. Also they forgot an extra item we ordered a la carte. Overall, it was a good experience and I would go back for a regular dinner."
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
Food
(Very Good)
Ambiance
(Very Good)
Service
(Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Moderate)
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12/31/2009
(review submitted 01/05/2010)
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Review 127 for Megu
Overall Rating
(Outstanding)
"The food is exquisite. We had the tasting menu which let us try a little bit of everything, and we like almost everyone of them, especially the crispy asparagus, the oriental salad, and of course the steak, so tender and juicy.
We got excellent seat right by the ice Buddha, and our waiter is very very polite, helpful and knowledgeable. We will definitely visit again."
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
Food
(Outstanding)
Ambiance
(Very Good)
Service
(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Quiet)
By an OpenTable.com user
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12/30/2009
(review submitted 01/01/2010)
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Review 128 for Megu
Overall Rating
(Very Good)
"Seems like it is a little old hat. Most folks have moved on to other hot spots."
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
Food
(Very Good)
Ambiance
(Very Good)
Service
(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Moderate)
By an OpenTable.com user
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12/29/2009
(review submitted 01/01/2010)
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Review 129 for Megu
Overall Rating
(Good)
"Average sushi served there. Have been in cheaper places serving better. The waiter was a bit to cocky for me, and he apparently didn´t know much about what he was serving."
Food
(Good)
Ambiance
(Fair)
Service
(Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Quiet)
By an OpenTable.com user
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12/28/2009
(review submitted 12/31/2009)
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Review 130 for Megu
Overall Rating
(Fair)
"I really recommend they make a photo menu, it is so hard for people who don't know Japanese food... and some of the courses have no descriptions, which is really hard to know what that is...."
Food
(Fair)
Ambiance
(Good)
Service
(Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Moderate)
By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
12/27/2009
(review submitted 12/29/2009)
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Review 131 for Megu
Overall Rating
(Good)
"The food was artistic, not filling, but the seafood was very fresh!! The portions are very small, but created beautifully. The quality and variety is on par with Nobu, however, the cooked dishes does not compare. I would recommend going one time to see the ambiance, enjoy the food, style, etc. but going again would be redundant. The service, expertise of staff needs improvement. The waiter does not know how to serve without crossing entirely in front of the patron while serviing saki or even bringing out plates of food. Cutting entirely in front of guests in the middle of conversation. Also, the food servers need to be able to at least speak comprehensible English, and not speaking a mile a minute while explaining the dish."
Special Features: special occasion
Food
(Good)
Ambiance
(Very Good)
Service
(Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Energetic)
By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
12/26/2009
(review submitted 12/28/2009)
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Review 132 for Megu
Overall Rating
(Outstanding)
"Awesome dining experience, from the food to the ambiance to the amazing decor! Highly recommended for a special occasion."
Special Features: fit for foodies, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
Food
(Very Good)
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
Service
(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Quiet)
By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
12/25/2009
(review submitted 12/28/2009)
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Review 133 for Megu
Overall Rating
(Good)
"samll portions, kobe beef was sooooooooo salty.."
Special Features: scenic view
Food
(Fair)
Ambiance
(Very Good)
Service
(Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Energetic)
By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
12/24/2009
(review submitted 12/25/2009)
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Review 134 for Megu
Overall Rating
(Outstanding)
"Impressive Japanese with a twist, formal, but fun, the half price wine on a Tuesday is a treat."
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, special occasion, hot spot
Food
(Very Good)
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
Service
(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Moderate)
By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
12/22/2009
(review submitted 12/24/2009)
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Review 135 for Megu
Overall Rating
(Outstanding)
"This place has the best steaks and the most beautiful sushi/sashimi presentation I have ever experienced. And the service can't be beat."
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
Food
(Outstanding)
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
Service
(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Moderate)
By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
12/21/2009
(review submitted 12/23/2009)
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Review 136 for Megu
Overall Rating
(Outstanding)
"Overall experience was amazing, the food was oustanding A little expensive"
Special Features: good for groups, late-night find, special occasion, hot spot
Food
(Outstanding)
Ambiance
(Very Good)
Service
(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Energetic)
By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
12/19/2009
(review submitted 12/21/2009)
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Review 137 for Megu
Overall Rating
(Very Good)
"The ambiance and service were superb. The sushi was very good. Waiter was notified it was my wife birthday and brought cheesecake with a candle. That was a nice touch. If you're looking for that personalized service and cool ambiance this it, but if you want an equally good meal you can find about $50 cheaper elsewhere in NY."
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic
Food
(Very Good)
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
Service
(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Moderate)
By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
12/12/2009
(review submitted 12/16/2009)
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Review 138 for Megu
Overall Rating
(Very Good)
"My previous Megu experiece was a modest solo visit. This time, my friend & I opted for the omakase dinner which was exquisite in every way, although the time between courses was over-long and determined, we decided, on the pressures of the kitchen, rather than the proper interval between them. It's known that Thursday night is the new Friday night, and the filled tables attested to that. The noise level was more than energetic; it was so loud that we asked the maitre d', Shawn (Sean?) to kindly seat us in a booth, which he graciously did, allowing us to enjoy calm conversation, in what otherwise would have been a shouting match and not at consonant with the shibui meal. I'll be back, but when it is quieter."
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
Food
(Outstanding)
Ambiance
(Good)
Service
(Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Energetic)
By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
12/10/2009
(review submitted 12/15/2009)
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Review 139 for Megu
Overall Rating
(Fair)
"Pretentious service. False atmosphere. Food was alright but way too pricey for what it was ($25 for one tuna skewer !!). Will not come back as there are many other places in Manhattan with similar very good food asian-inspired food without the exorbitant price tag and false service. Despite our asking for a nice table (it was my wife's birthday) and some central booths being obviously available, they didnt offer the best available table. I had to beg twice before getting a decent seating. Just pretentious from A to Z."
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
Food
(Good)
Ambiance
(Poor)
Service
(Fair)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Energetic)
By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
12/12/2009
(review submitted 12/14/2009)
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Review 140 for Megu
Overall Rating
(Poor)
"This restaurant has a good kitchen (great food), the service however need quite some improvement. The waiter was not familiar with the wine list and the order of dishes (fixed menu). We were kept waiting for hours before we received any of our meals. It was windy and cold. Not a great experience. There is a lot of personnel running around but there is a lack of structure or organization. In short; good kitchen, lousy delivery/service."
Food
(Good)
Ambiance
(Poor)
Service
(Poor)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Quiet)
By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
12/10/2009
(review submitted 12/13/2009)
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Review 141 for Megu
Overall Rating
(Very Good)
"Megu serves a wide variety of modern Sushi. Their signature dish is the Kobe beef, served on a hot river stone with Hennessy flambe. In my opinion the food was good, but not outstanding, maybe they concentrate too much on fancy food presentation instead of flavor. But it was a good experience and the Kobe beef was perfectly cooked, it melted in your mouth and had a very deep and rich flavor."
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion
Food
(Good)
Ambiance
(Very Good)
Service
(Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Moderate)
By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
12/09/2009
(review submitted 12/11/2009)
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Review 142 for Megu
Overall Rating
(Fair)
"What really stands out about this place is the service...how bad it was. While the room is nice, and the food is palatable(just have some kobe and nigiri), it's the glib and shallow waitstaff that sack my rating of this joint. They think their services is good because they've been told that Megu is a great place, but sadly, they don't really know -- for themselves -- if it is good or bad. The end result is a sloppy performance with so-so dishes in a visually striking cave.
If ya really gotta go...just order sushi a la carte."
Special Features: good for groups, romantic
Food
(Good)
Ambiance
(Very Good)
Service
(Fair)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Moderate)
By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
12/10/2009
(review submitted 12/10/2009)
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Review 143 for Megu
Overall Rating
(Outstanding)
"Tremendous dining experience. I've lived in Japan for some time and the food at Megu was on par. Also loved the ambiance. A bit pricey but well worth it for either a special or even not-so-special occasion."
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
Food
(Outstanding)
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
Service
(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Moderate)
By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
12/05/2009
(review submitted 12/08/2009)
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Review 144 for Megu
Overall Rating
(Outstanding)
"Megu is a stuning restaurant with outstanding food, faultless service, outstanding cocktails and a lengthy sake list. The Megu special asparagus skewers were crunchy and delicious, the paper wrapped cold sweet, moist and moreish, only the tuna tataki wasn't something to write home about. It's pricey - three courses with sake and service came to about $300 - but if you've got something to celebrate, want to impress or just love your food enough to spend that kind of money, it's worth every cent."
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
Food
(Outstanding)
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
Service
(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Energetic)
By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
12/05/2009
(review submitted 12/08/2009)
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Review 145 for Megu
Overall Rating
(Outstanding)
"This is one of my favorite restaurants. The kobe beef and the sushi is the best I've ever had. The service is also outstanding."
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
Food
(Outstanding)
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
Service
(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Moderate)
By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
12/04/2009
(review submitted 12/06/2009)
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Review 146 for Megu
Overall Rating
(Very Good)
"Brought out of town guests to Megu and not only were they WOW'ed but so were we native New Yorkers!!! We did the chef's tasting menu and all the dishes were presented with great flair. Very memorable evening."
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
Food
(Very Good)
Ambiance
(Very Good)
Service
(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Moderate)
By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
11/27/2009
(review submitted 12/05/2009)
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Review 147 for Megu
Overall Rating
(Outstanding)
"It was a very nice experience, thank you so much"
Special Features: special occasion, scenic view
Food
(Outstanding)
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
Service
(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Moderate)
By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
11/29/2009
(review submitted 12/03/2009)
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Review 148 for Megu
Overall Rating
(Outstanding)
"From the moment I entered the dining room and the maitre d' shouted something like "irashimasu" to alert staff that some important guest was arriving, to the exquisite food, I was entranced. Impeccable, delectable, every morsel worth savoring. Service was attentive without being overbearing or fussy. As a single diner I was treated with as much respect as the party of four next to me, which is not usually the case. The dining room is focussed around a clear glass Buddha, with an antique temple bell hanging over it. A treat for the eyes, the tastebuds and the soul."
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
Food
(Outstanding)
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
Service
(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Quiet)
By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
11/30/2009
(review submitted 12/02/2009)
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Review 149 for Megu
Overall Rating
(Very Good)
"got the tasting menu with sake pairing. Not cheap, but definitely very good. Not bad for a special occassion."
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups
Food
(Very Good)
Ambiance
(Very Good)
Service
(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level
(Moderate)
By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on
11/28/2009
(review submitted 12/02/2009)
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