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- Subway1 to Houston St, 4 min
- Address435 Hudson St, New York, NY 10014
- From my guide, updated September 2026.
EN Japanese Brasserie focuses on highly seasonal Japanese cuisine served with remarkable presentation. There’s a large menu of options like hand rolls and sashimi, but the kaiseki menu (multi-course meal) is the best bang for your buck. You’ll get a mix of expertly-executed sushi, shellfish and wagyu over the span of the meal.
Or, you can easily go the à la carte route. If you’re looking for recommendations, I strongly suggest the miso-marinated Alaskan black cod (it’s the best thing on the menu, in my opinion). Another heavy hitter is the salt grilled yellowtail collar, both dishes are outstanding.
Unpopular opinion. Controversial take. Sushi Nakazawa is proof that great sushi doesn’t require a Michelin star.