I’ve been to Tsurutontan a few times already in various locations including Union Square and Midtown next to Rockafeller Center. When this Japan udon chain first opened in Manhattan a few years ago, there was a massive line because it was the first international location in the USA. The food was outstanding back then, and now it’s gone down a little in quality but still pretty good. This restaurant is known for having mammoth sized udon bowls which will most definitely satiate your appetite.

This is an updated review for the Midtown / Times Square (Theater District) location for Ichiran. I had been to the original Bushwick location years ago, and I didn’t take pictures nor remembered much about it. The only thing I wrote down was it was a much better version of Shinsengumi. Shinsengumi was a popular Torrance (California) restaurant that served hakata style ramen. They also allowed you to select your flavor profiles, and it was far less busy than Ichiran.

Decent Japanese snack place with okonomiyaki and octopus balls. But that’s about it.

This place is pretty bomb and NO TIP NEEDED! Would come back here again. The crust was really good.

Just ok and also cheap sushi. Not great. Don’t trust people when they say this is good sushi.

Just ok. Cheap sushi. Don’t trust people’s palettes when they say this place is good.

Spawned off LA’s Sugarfish. Cheap 6 piece hand rolls. $32 includes tax, tip, and a Mexican coke. Still room for dessert unfortunately.

Another omakase. Decent sushi place. Fast in/out in 20 minutes. $58 total. Got an extra toro/uni hand roll which added another $20ish.

Pretty good bento boxing place. A little pricey but no need to tip.

It’s an Omakase. Michelin 1 star. Very good for the price. Got sake pairing + sushi + EXTRAS… only $220 per person. The lychee sorbet was awesome.