The pictures you see online make this Japanese restaurant look warm with a wooden interior designed by Green River Projects, but Dr Clark in NYC's Chinatown is pleasantly dark.

This is a place you go to grab a booth (if you can) and order a well-made drink with your uni risotto (the best dish here) while the sounds of Roman Flugel, Tiga & Zyntherius and Love International float overhead.

While the city of Hokkaido is present in Dr Clark's menu, a punk spirit perfumes the air. And perhaps the spirit of Ghengis Kahn? As the Japanese-adopted version of Mongolian stir-fry is their main inspiration.

And even though the food might not be the standout, the service and the space lift this restaurant to a higher plane.

Go a little later, when it's not so busy, sit towards the back (in a booth or at the bar) and feel transported for an hour or two.

CONTACT

https://www.drclarkhouse.com

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Dr Clark / Official Site