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Discover Restaurants offering the best Japanese food in Albany, New York, United States. A rich 300-year history, a thriving arts community and seemingly endless wilderness make this New York capital city on the Hudson River a great weekend getaway. Outdoor enthusiasts come here to ski, hike, canoe and fish; trout and small-mouth bass fishing is among the best in the U.S. Mountains surround the city, and the tapestry of golds and reds on an autumn day is breathtaking. The city is dominated by an elaborate 10-building complex that includes the State Capitol; the New York State Museum, with life-like dioramas such as American Indian life and an Adirondack logging operation; and the oval-shaped Empire State Performing Arts Center, nicknamed "The Egg." History buffs will enjoy the colonial homes, historic churches and museums, and can tour 18th-century mansions, like the Schuyler, a superb example of pre-Revolutionary War architecture. Whether nature or history is your passion, you'll find an abundance of both in this upstate New York gem.
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8. Kuma Ani Japanese Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 32 reviews
Reviewed By Akalith
On a trip from the New York City area to the Adirondacks, this restaurant seemed like a good halfway stop for lunch. The "Any 3 rolls for $11" for lunch for my wife (Eel and Cucumber, Spicy Salmon, and Peanut Avocado), and my $9.95 Bento Box with Shumai, California roll, white rice and sashimi were all tasty, and went well with my Allagash beer ($5) -- but we both came away with unsettled stomachs, which never happens when we eat the same foods in Jersey City/Manhattan sushi restaurants. "All you can eat" must require some shortcuts.
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7. Sake Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 38 reviews
Reviewed By fba5
This restaurant, located on New Scotland Ave. between Ontario & Quail, is on a block with multiple businesses. There is a parking lot in back with an entrance off Ontario St. It's pleasant inside with Japanese music playing in the background. We both enjoyed our lunch. I like that they have low sodium soy sauce on the table as an option. I also appreciated that they allowed me to substitute wonton soup, instead of miso soup, with the lunch special (which came with soup or salad). I'm a little surprised though that this New Scotland Ave. area can support both Sake Cafe & Kuma Ani, another good Japanese restaurant, on the same block. Business appears to be good though in both restaurants...
6. TapAsia
Overall Ratings
4 based on 27 reviews
Asian tapas restaurant, specializing in Far East Asian cuisine.
Reviewed By jer b
My wife and I walked past this restaurant , but were intrigued by the concept of Asian tapas, so we went in. We were not disappointed. We decided to eat family style and chose 3 appetizers and a main. The Vietnamese spring rolls were very nicely prepared and artistically presented. Delicious marriage of rice noodles, julienne vegetables and herbs with a delightful sauce. The Takoyaki was something we had never had before. They were little dough balls filled with octopus, pickled ginger and spring onions, with two very nice sauces. Our favorite was the steamed grilled wild mushroom bun. Absolutely delicious. Only regret that we did not order another. The main, Pad Pak consisted of a medley of sautéed vegetables in a brown sauce served with Jasmine rice. Also, very good. Nice atmosphere. Great hostess. She walked us through the menu and helped us select a couple of things we had not had before. We will definitely eat here again.
5. KOTO Japanese Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 168 reviews
Reviewed By AKT0707
If you go for the hibachi dinner you'll get to share celebrations by other groups - birthdays, promotions,engagements...and sometimes noisy too. Still watching the hibachi chef prepare your meal, juggling eggs, chopping meats on the grill, squirting mysterious seasonings on the food as well as rice wine into the open mouths of eager customers is always fun and feels like a little feast.
4. Hana Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi Bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 113 reviews
When youâre in the mood for a meal that offers something special, Hana is the place to go. Master hibachi chefs with years of experience will amaze you with their performance at the grill while savory dishes will excite your taste buds. Hana also has a fu
Reviewed By Ed T
The sushi/sashimi is always fresh. Ordering mixed plates sushi/sashimi combos brings a nice selection and they are accommodating to one's preferences, e.g. no shellfish. Service is good and they have a nice full bar and some Japanese beers on tap. Bento boxes were enjoyed by others in the party and portion sizes were very good. Consistency is a good thing in restaurants.
3. Shogun
Overall Ratings
4 based on 62 reviews
Sushi lovers welcome! Fresh, traditional sushi and sashimi, regardless of what youâre in the mood for: salmon, tuna, yellowtail, mackerel, uni, and more. We serve all the classic maki rolls, wrapped with just the right amount of sushi rice. Whether you co
Reviewed By masaccio
Service was outstanding and very friendly, and the sake martinis cocktails we had were delicious. Starter of gyoza was excellent and we shared a sushi and sashimi platter to follow. The platter is certainly enough for the two people stated. The fish was overchilled and almost certainly frozen so sushi snobs wonât be overly happy as it does kill the taste and mouthfeel. It was nicely presented though.
2. Tanpopo Ramen and Sake Bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 57 reviews
Reviewed By Roger K
Boy itâs taken us a long time to get here. On this cold blustery evening we lucked out. Well, kind of. We only had to walk half of a block in the cold wind after we found a parking place, and while the restaurant was jam packed full with five people standing inside waiting ahead of us, they were all in a single party and a booth for two opened up right away.Now itâs important to keep in mind that this former railcar-style diner (Miss Albany) is so old (1941) that the cold outside permeates the glass windows. Fortunately, there was a heater directly under our table to help offset some of that cold.My wife was happy to see that the place had been cleaned up considerably since it was last open as the Miss Albany Diner several years ago and the original character was still intact. There was a decent selection of craft beers available, even though they were out of the stout that I ordered. So we ended up with a pair of Chatham Brewing stalwarts â Czechârd Past Pilsner and Farmerâs Daughter Rye IPA ($6 each).We started with the Roast Duck Buns ($7 for 2). The duck was tender and full of flavor while the buns were light, puffy and airy.My wife ordered the Tanpopo Spicy Ramen ($12) with an optional Seasoned Boiled Egg ($2). The Chashu pork was tender, the Tonkotsu broth was rich and only slightly spicy to allow all the other flavors to come across.I ordered the Roast Duck Ramen ($13) which comes in a chicken broth. But it wasnât just any old chicken broth. Enriched by the chopped pieces of duck with both bone and fat intact, the broth was both rich and full of flavor. If youâre not accustomed to gnawing meat off of small chopped bones, or someone who eschews the fat and skin of the duck, this dish is not meant for you. Otherwise, the meat is tender and did I mention it adds much richness and flavor to the broth?Service is friendly and efficient even with a full house.
1. Sushi Tei Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 89 reviews
Sushi Tei is a traditional Japanese restaurant located in Albany, NY. We feature fresh, healthy Japanese food (dine-in or take-out). Wine, sake and various imported beers are also available for your refreshment. Sushi is a small piece of raw fish or shell
Reviewed By chwang3
I am constant return customer of this restaurant. I loved their Prawn donburi, gigantic fried shrimps and eggs over rice, and it is the best in town. They currently offered $1 sushi until the end of July 2018, includes most raw seafood sashimi over sushi. Highly recommended.
