Tonari

This lively operation arrives courtesy of Chef Katsuya Fukushima and the Daikaya Restaurant Group. Housed right by their sister spot, the minimalist space is clad with sleek dark wooden slats on the outside. Make your way inside, to the first level, which draws in a diverse crowd thanks to sleek white walls, light wood accents, Japanese figurines, and straw-covered wine bottles. An open kitchen hums at the back.
The Wafu cooking too flaunts a certain uniqueness while remaining balanced and precise. Dishes may be best described as Japanese-influenced Italian. This mix is unfussy and seamless in the likes of spaghetti with Kurobuta sausage and a refined Tabasco-ketchup sauce. Chocolate budino with whipped cream makes a simple finish to a striking meal.