Finish any meal at EN Japanese Brasserie with a trio of ice creams and sorbets, all housemade. The flavors change frequently, but you can rely on the classics they do best. More

Brunch isn't really a concept in Japan, at least the syrup-drenched, hash brown-represented one that we know. But recently, chef Abe Hiroki at EN Japanese Bistro started offering a special choshoku, or Japanese breakfast, menu on weekends during prime brunching hours. As with the other meals at EN, it's carefully crafted with attention paid to traditional Japanese preparations, and there are many bowls and small plates involved. (Translation: if you're into dishware and wooden spoons, you will appreciate the presentation here.) More

Tofu-lovers take note: if there is anything to be said about the swanky and spacious West Village spot EN Japanese Brasserie, it's that the freshly made tofu may surpass all other tofu that you've ever had. More

Gen Yamamoto preparing fresh cocktails at EN Japanese Brasserie. [Photographs: Reese Muntean] I stepped out of EN Japanese Brasserie last week convinced I had just spent the last three hours in Japan—but I looked up to find myself at... More

[Photographs: Chichi Wang, unless otherwise noted] Inspired by the idea that nothing edible should go to waste, EN Japanese Brasserie in the West Village is serving family-style, "staff" meals ($45 for a set menu) on the first Saturday of... More

[Photos: Kathy Chan] If you don't get to EN Brasserie often enough because of the prices (raises hand), you may be happy to hear they're open for lunch. Lunch sets start at $12 for the Tonkatsu Sando, going up... More

[Photo: Joe DiStefano] Now that winter has New York City in its icy clutches, the mind and belly turn toward soup. Until very recently, my knowledge of Japanese soup was limited to miso and ramen. All that changed with... More