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Poke doesn’t play by your rules. They’re cash-only, they don’t take reservations, and they’re BYOB. Those first two things are a little annoying but the third one’s alright. Bring a bottle of wine and expect a wait. The sushi is good and fresh, and that makes this a solid casual-dinner option on the UES.
Sushi Seki Upper East Side is one of our favorite sushi restaurants in NYC. Sit at the counter, and order piece by piece.
You can get some pretty solid ramen at Mei-Jin, and, if you live on the Upper East Side, it’s a spot worth knowing about.
At Peng’s, you can get a variety of noodle and rice dishes. It’s some of the best casual food on the Upper East Side, especially if you like ramen.
