Kotobuki is the hub for tri-state area Jews. Let's be real Kotobuki eaters, they have 3 locations on Long Island and one in Manhattan. Have you ever gone in there and not seen a fellow Jew? Whether it's your camp friend or your hebrew school buddy, you know this place is japped out. What I'm trying to get at here is Kotobuki is no sushi secret. Everyone and their grandma has heard of this place, so don't get all choked up if you think I'm letting a secret out here.
Spicy Tuna Pizza
Do yourself a favor and start your meal with the Spicy Tuna Pizza: crunchy rice & nori crust topped w/ layers of spicy tuna & shredded crab salad w/ tobiko, soy-mayo, scallions. Sometimes I get overwhelmed by it all and can only handle a few bites, but it's worth the few bites. Crispy, sweet, salty, raw tuna-y...it's got it all!
K-Mac Sliders
The next must order of your meal will be the K-Mac Sliders: chopped tuna, rice, tempura flakes, scallion “patties” topped w/ avocado, romaine hearts & spicy mayo on a rice cracker "bun." I like to call these babies the Kate Mac Sliders because they're so good they should be named after me. Two come in an order and I could probably eat both of these without sharing, so I recommend ordering more than one.
Holy Tuna & Shogun Rolls
Every roll I've ever had at Kotobuki, I've really enjoyed, so I'm not marking these must orders, but if you need some guidance in the roll department, you can't fail with these two.
Shogun: riceless, crabstick, salmon, tuna, yellowtail, avocado, scallions, tobiko roll wrapped w/ cucumber & seaweed & topped w/ crab salad
Holy Tuna: crab salad, scallion, crunchy roll w/ avocado & tuna on top
Sushi & Sashimi For 1
Yes, you've read this correctly. This entire plate is meant for one person and it's only $32. Did I down this thing alone? Hells no! I split this baby between two others with some appetizers and we were stuffed!
The fish is fresh to death and the prices are spot on. You can't beat Kotobuki. It's in the East Village, just go!
Kotobuki
56 Third Avenue
New York, NY
212.353.5088
