CRAVE SUSHI BAR
The Crave people opened a sushi bar in midtown recently.
I was skeptical, but it was a pretty delicious meal. The Dressed Nigiri were hands down the winners of the night. Kind of like if Gari or Seki offered build-your-own-omakase.
There are a couple of overlaps with Crave next door, like the crab roll that’s absolutely delicious. Some of the other rolls were less exciting after the nigiri, not because they weren’t delicious, but because we just wanted more nigiri 
.
Ditto the small plates — the shrimp and crab dumplings were very good, the rock shrimp tempura was as well after the initial disappointment of expecting the Nobu version and getting something entirely different.
The hot plates were skippable imo (we got a couple, then regretted not just getting more sushi instead). Dessert also skippable.
We forgot to order the Dressed Sashimi, which I guess leaved something new to try next time, which I’m sure will be very soon.
Small bites:
Salmon Crispy Rice / Faroe Island Salmon, Yuzu Gochujang, Avocado, Dill
Shrimp & Peekytoe Crab Dumpling / Lemongrass, Yuzu Truffle Dipping Sauce
Roxk Shrimp Tempura / Yuzu Aioli, Garlic Chips, Cherry Peppers, Shredded Cabbage
Nigiri:
Local Scallop / Brown Butter, Lemon, Sea Salt
Kona Kampachi / Shiso Pesto
Faroe Island Salmon / Yuzu Salt
Local Fluke / Black Tahini
Sea Bass / Sake, Soy
Rolls:
Warm Jonah Crab Roll / Sesame Seed, Ghee, Soy Paper
Spicy Tuna / Calabrian Chili, Thai Basil, Broccoli-Rabe
Hot plates:
Dashi Ramen Pasta / Togarashi Breadcrumbs, Bonito Flakes
Crispy Vinegar Braised Chicken Thigh / White Soy Puree, Grilled Bok Choy
