While in New York City, spend long mornings shooting for par and then spend the rest of the day enjoying Times Square, Central Park, various museums, shopping and dining throughout the city. For a diverse meal, head to lunch or dinner at a Manhattan Japanese steak restaurant. Combine your steak with unique sushi rolls and other Asian-inspired menu items and create a unique dining experience.
Nooch
Nooch is a trendy New York City Asian restaurant most famous for Pooja, a fried minced chicken dish with crab meat and egg yolk complemented by a sweet and sour dipping sauce. Order Pooja with a house-specialty hibachi-grilled Japanese steak, a number of sushi items or a spicy Pad Thai dish. Techno music plays at Nooch while a trendy well-dressed crowd enjoys the scene. Nooch combines flavor with ambience and spices it up with a constantly changing menu. Call ahead for reservations or for information on special event planning.
Nooch
143 Eighth Ave.
New York, NY 10011
(212) 691-8600
noochny.com
Alpha Fusion
An interesting menu brings crowds into Alpha Fusion in New York City. Visit with friends and combine a few items to share so you can all experience a taste of this well-known restaurant. A meal for a few people could feature their famed Japanese steak, salmon tataki with honey wasabi sauce, vegetable spring rolls, a variety of dumplings and Thai crispy crab cakes. Choose from a number of hand-made sushi rolls in addition to salads, soups and tempura items.
Call ahead for reservations, and ask about specials that offer free or discounted area parking while visiting the restaurant. If you prefer to dine in your hotel suite, order online via their website or by calling ahead for pick-up and delivery options.
Alpha Fusion
365 W. 34th St.
New York, NY 10001
(212) 279-8887
alpha34.com
Ruby's Japanese and Thai
Experience a bit of Asian culture at Ruby's with dishes such as grilled Japanese-inspired steak meals, Tom Yum Goong soup, Pad Ki Mao, specialty sushi rolls and sashimi. The vibe at Ruby's is casual, and the restaurant receives a great deal of its business from the local lunch crowd. Striped bamboo floors, brick walls and Asian art give the restaurant an exotic feel. Enjoy a glass of wine, sake or an Asian beer with your meal. For your convenience, you can order online from Ruby's and even have food delivered (with a minimum order) to your hotel if you just want a night in after a day of golf.
Ruby's Japanese and Thai
259 First Ave.
New York, NY 10003
(212) 228-7880
rubysny.com
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