Flame

6.5/10Japanese

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It's a hibachi spot people use for birthdays and takeout, not a high end meal. The bao are the thing people say they keep coming back for. One person called it a cheesy Benihana knock off.

100 W 82 St Apt 5502, New YorkUpper West Side, ManhattanGoogle Maps

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in:UWS for four?1 pts
replying to u/mtempissmith: Do you like Japanese Steakhouses? [https://flamenyc.com/](https://flamenyc.com/) I haven't been as yet, not enough of a social life lately, but I've had like 4 people tell me this place is fun and has good food.
“Flame is like a cheesy Benihana knock-off. My kids even roll their eyes if somebody suggests it.”
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in:Great restaurants you would recommend with a family?1 pts
“Flame on UWS is fun for Hibachi (nothing high end, etc - but it's good)”
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in:Have you ever tried a dish at a restaurant in NYC that was so tasty you almost came back the next day—or even kept returning for it again and again?0 pts
“I’ve definitely went back *one too many times* for Duck Bao Buns from Flame”
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in:What is the best teppanyaki/hibachi restaurants for kids?5 pts
“I like Flame on the UWS. It’s my go-to.”
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in:Group dinner for teens1 pts
replying to u/_coolbluewater_: Flame on the UWS has hibachi tables (but make sure you specify that’s what you want)
“We flame for last years birthday. A good one.”
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