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EN Japanese Brasserie
If you read our Friday Fives series at all, you’d think EN Japanese Brasserie is a hot new restaurant. Celebrities can’t stop talking about how much they love this place. EN is no newcomer though, nor is it the kind of restaurant we’d consider a hot spot anymore. EN Japanese Brasserie has been holding it down in the quiet southern part of the West Village for over a decade now. It’s one of those rare restaurants with incredible staying power.
There are few restaurant spaces in New York as spacious, sleek, and sprawling as EN, which, first and foremost, allows for a lot of versatility. You can do shoes-off, big group dining in one of the private rooms, or a romantic booth tucked in the back, or a low-key meal sitting at the counter overlooking the kitchen. You can have a multi-course tasting menu, cook washugyu short rib on a hot stone, or just come in for a quick bite of sushi. EN can be done in many different ways, and that’s certainly part of the appeal. It’s also big enough that you can pretty much always get in, too.
EN is a solid option to keep in the tool belt for a variety of occasions. There’s a reason why it’s remained relevant for over a decade. It’s consistent, reliable, and Perfect For pretty much anything.
This menu is so freaking long, it’s impossible to do it justice in a food rundown. These are just some key dishes we often get, but you’ll be good going with whatever your server suggests. Let them guide you.