9.2/10Japanese
AI-generated summary
It's a six seat counter doing , around $145 a person. People rave about the service and the ingredient sourcing as much as the food. The one gripe that repeats is you don't get many pieces of , and the appetizers take up too much of the meal. Regulars find it more personal than Matsui.
“10/10 - Effortlessly light tempura, standout ingredient sourcing, authentic Japanese attentive service. We had eel, fish, and vegetables we had never eaten. Felt uniquely New York too - not going to find this level of authentic Japanese ingredient sourcing and service outside of NYC in the US.”
H3
“Service was TOP NOTCH. The manager drew my husband an elaborate personalized birthday card, and they played our favorite music on their speakers after chatting with us earlier in the meal.”
H3
“Secchu Yokota is lovely! it’s a small restaurant (6 seats) and much more personal than Matsui IMO.”
H2
“I would say both restaurants had similar quality tempura, but Seccu Yokata is a more personal menu (and service)”
H2
“I found Secchu to have certain courses that were thicker and greasier than Id expect, although I agree Secchu is more friendly and fun”
H2
“This thread made my day - I absolutely love shrimp so got carried away but a bunch of my favorites below: \- Red Shrimp Nigiri with Fried Crispy Shallots @ Rosella \- Raw Ruby Red Pepper Shrimp with Scotch Bonnet @ Cesar \- Red Prawn Monaka with Fish Mousse @ Cesar \- Jumbo Shrimp in Dry Lobster Sauce with Minced Pork and Egg @ Hop Kee \- Prawns in Tomato Seed and Butter Sauce @ Shmone \- Koong Karee @ Soothr \- Shrimp Toast with Pickled Peppers @ Estela (lunch only) \- Shrimp Parmigiana Hero @ Amore Pizza (Flushing) \- Raw-Cured Wild Shrimp with Pomelo and Salted Kumquat @ Saint Julivert \- Oiji Bowl with Spot Prawn and Uni @ Oiji Mi \- Honey Walnut Shrimp @ Bonnie’s \- Botan Ebi Toast with Smoked Brown Butter and Coconut Chili Cream @ Bangkok Supper Club \- Morels Stuffed with Red Shrimp in Mushroom Butter Broth @ Dame \- Shrimp Po Boy @ Kjun \- Black Tiger Shrimp Tempura @ Secchu Yokota”
H2
“But you don’t get that many pieces of tempura which is kind of infuriating. I wish they would serve less random appetizers, which aren’t bad, and just serve more pieces of tempura, which are great”
H2
“an incredible tempura omakase experience.”
H2
“Secchu Yokota in the East Village is great for tempura. It ain't cheap but amazing experience.”
H2
“Amazing quality food, and japan vibes. Secchu Yokota.”
H2
“Tempura omakase at Secchu Yokota”
H2
“I also vote for Secchu Yokota! It's primarily a tempura omakase. 6 seats at the counter and the staff are extremely lovely and attentive.”
H2