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Restaurant Nippon
Restaurant Nippon opened in August 1963, becoming the first
Japanese Restaurant in the U.S.A. with an authentic sushi bar.
In 1988, we introduced nihachi soba (with ratio of 80% of buckwheat flour to 20% of wheat flour) made from buckwheat seeds cultivated at our own farm in CANADA.
In 1989, after five years of negotiations with the F.D.A., we received an exclusive license to import Japanese " Tiger Blow Fish " ( Tora Fugu).
In November 2006, we became the only importers of natural wasabi from the Gifu prefecture, Japan.
In 2007, we started producing and serving tofu, home-made daily with soy beans cultivated at the Canadian farm.
On November 11, 2009, for the above contributions in the promotion of Japanese culture through Japanese food, owner and president of Restaurant Nippon, Nobuyoshi Kuraoka, was awarded by the Japanese Government " The Order of The Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette ", (Tantamount to British Knighthood )
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In 1988, we introduced nihachi soba (with ratio of 80% of buckwheat flour to 20% of wheat flour) made from buckwheat seeds cultivated at our own farm in CANADA.
In 1989, after five years of negotiations with the F.D.A., we received an exclusive license to import Japanese " Tiger Blow Fish " ( Tora Fugu).
In November 2006, we became the only importers of natural wasabi from the Gifu prefecture, Japan.
In 2007, we started producing and serving tofu, home-made daily with soy beans cultivated at the Canadian farm.
On November 11, 2009, for the above contributions in the promotion of Japanese culture through Japanese food, owner and president of Restaurant Nippon, Nobuyoshi Kuraoka, was awarded by the Japanese Government " The Order of The Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette ", (Tantamount to British Knighthood )
48 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Rating Breakdown 48 reviews
5 stars
(17)
4 stars
(21)
3 stars
(5)
2 stars
(4)
1 star
(1)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- fit for foodies(19)
- great for lunch(14)
- neighborhood gem(12)
- special occasion(12)
- good for groups(10)
- romantic(5)
Restaurant Nippon Reviews List
Review 1 for Restaurant Nippon
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The oldest and still great
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"A wonderful throw back in time. This is truly classic Japanese. The food is wonderful, but the prices get very high very quickly. To save money, I tend to order muliple appetizers or small plates. The tofu and the buckwheat soda noodles are excellent."
Dined on 6/05/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 2 for Restaurant Nippon
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
All about the authentic food
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Just walking in here, did not amaze me, but reading Yelp reviews, it looked really good. And indeed, the food is amazing and given my table was one of two non-Japanese customer tables, it did convince me that this indeed must a a true authentic Japanse restaurant.
The service was friendly, but could have been a little bit more alert/ attentive (tea refills etc)."
The service was friendly, but could have been a little bit more alert/ attentive (tea refills etc)."
Dined on 6/08/2013
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Review 3 for Restaurant Nippon
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Slow service and quality of sushi/rolls weren't that great."
Dined on 6/03/2013
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Review 4 for Restaurant Nippon
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
A classic that's still classic
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"they make their own tofu and buckwheat soba noodles--both are excellent. Plus the sushi is always first rate."
Dined on 5/22/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 5 for Restaurant Nippon
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Really poor service. Water glasses were never refilled. Inattentive waiter throughout the meal. I will not return and I wouldn't recommend this restaurant."
Dined on 5/23/2013
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Review 6 for Restaurant Nippon
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"A true Japanese restaurant--cooking at your table option was fantastic--sushi was above average--though our waitress was Egyptian, the service was exceptional"
Dined on 5/15/2013
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Review 7 for Restaurant Nippon
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The waitress was lovely and everyone was incredibly nice, but I just can't get past the tiny amount of food they served. The rolls were about 20% more expensive than at other Japanese restaurants and contained about half the amount of food. It was pretty shocking, I couldn't believe how little fish they served in my tiny little pieces. We left hungry."
Dined on 5/07/2013
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Review 8 for Restaurant Nippon
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Had sukiaki for the second
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Had sukiaki for the second time, cooked at our table, and their soba salad. It was all delicious. The waitress who prepared the food was very pleasant. We will certainly go back in the near future."
Dined on 04/27/2013
2010
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 9 for Restaurant Nippon
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
sushi chef was overwhelmed
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"sushi chef was overwhelmed -- took too long"
Dined on 04/20/2013
2009
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Review 10 for Restaurant Nippon
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
my go-to for sashimi! the
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"my go-to for sashimi! the freshest in the area!"
Dined on 04/12/2013
2005
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Review 11 for Restaurant Nippon
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
For Japanese food, Nippon
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"For Japanese food, Nippon is just excellent. We live in South Florida, where there are very few top rated Japanese restaurants. When in NY, Nippon is a must for us. The food has been consistently wonderful forever. The service is always very good. They appreciate their customers and the service shows it. My wife and I have had many of the items on their menu and nothing ever disappoints."
Dined on 04/17/2013
2004
Special Features: neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 12 for Restaurant Nippon
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Don't do it
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Old school bad food don't go. More rice than fish"
Dined on 04/17/2013
2010
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Review 13 for Restaurant Nippon
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Sushi was great, however,
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Sushi was great, however, upon arrival I was told my reservation from OpenTable wasn't accepted and they were overbooked; had to sit at the bar. Which was fine, but still."
Dined on 04/05/2013
2006
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Review 14 for Restaurant Nippon
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Grear Japanese environment.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Grear Japanese environment. Fresh food and reasonable price. Great for a dinner with family or friends. Super calm environment."
Dined on 03/21/2013
2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining
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Review 15 for Restaurant Nippon
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Review 16 for Restaurant Nippon
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Service very slow. Food is
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Service very slow. Food is average. Price a little high."
Dined on 03/06/2013
2005
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Review 17 for Restaurant Nippon
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
All one needs
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Great fresh first. Order the fresh wasabi."
Dined on 03/01/2013
2003
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 18 for Restaurant Nippon
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Every thing we ordered were
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Every thing we ordered were so delicious, especially we appreciate the excellent quality of 'SOBA' dishes."
Dined on 02/26/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 19 for Restaurant Nippon
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great Dining Experience
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Everything about Nippon was excellent. The service was fast and management asked periodically if everything was going smoothly. The food was served very Japanese tradition and was absolutely tasteful."
Dined on 02/25/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, great for lunch
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Review 20 for Restaurant Nippon
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Nippon is simply the best
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Nippon is simply the best Japanese restaurant in New York City."
Dined on 02/22/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Restaurant Nippon
Based on the average of (28) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
3 out of 4 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate