Chikarashi

I liked the food very much ! I was actually very surprised and was not expecting such a gourmet meal (look at the picture). Fresh and delicious ! The space is not very big but has tables and chairs along the way. It was not crowded and right on Canal Street. They have ice creams and specials… I want to go back for their watermelon sorbet. Now, I was not fully convinced by the service. I don’t want to go to much into details, I just hope it was because the lady who took my order was having a bad day (which happens) but she was almost rude… Curt.

finally made it to Chikarashi...for the Dole Whip! located inconspicuously on Canal Street. its interior is very clean and nicely lit. there's seating along the sides of Chikarashi. primarily, known for its Hawaiian poké bowls…also is the closest place to me serving Dole Whip which is a Godsend during the warmer sweatier months of NYC. anyway stopped in for some Dole Whip, which a refreshing pineapple-flavored soft serve dessert that is dairy-free. tastes smooth sweet (but not overly sugary) —it’s basically a cross between soft serve and sorbet. Dole Whip is a pleasant respite from the sweatier days. though Dole Whip tastes best in Disney World, iyktyk staff is pretty curt

loved this take out fish rice bowl restaurant since day 1 they opened. I ordered Cod on brown rice. The cod was marinated so well and delicious. Like the vegetable and seasweed. Four star, if they got my order right, brown rice! not white rice. edit: thank you for your clarification on the rice choice, it could be better if that was told at the cashier. staff mis-communication caused disappointment.

I have been hearing a lot of mixed reviews for this place and decided to get a quick bite today. Needless to say, my experience was definitely less than ideal. I got the negi Toro with add on ikura ($10 extra), which I think is definitely overpriced for its quantity and quality. As you see in the picture, the avocado is quite old, and it had a tad of bitterness. Toro was underseasoned and rice was way too overcooked/sticky... For a total of $41, it certainly isn't worth it and I don't think I will be visiting again.