Sushi and Japanese

If you saw our Instagram story on Thursday, you know we got a sneak peek of “Koyo,” the new omakase restaurant that is the rebranded version of neighborhood favorite Gaijin…and (…)

Since we often spend the summer swimming in salty, cool seawater, it’s no wonder that we tend to have a very seasonal craving for briny bites. I’m talking about fresh (…)

You may have seen Gaijin‘s Instagram post (or our subsequent announcement) last week that after almost three years, they are closing. Hidden on 31st Ave between 37th and 38th St., the (…)

It’s time again for our roundup of Openings, Closings and Rumors around the neighborhood lately! As always, feel free to share what you’ve noticed or any insights you have! OPENINGS (…)

The We Heart team have had a wide variety of tasting experiences. We’ve been presented with so MUCH food we didn’t know what to do, we’ve helped refine new menus, (…)

Check out the new delicious fall menu at Astoria’s best Japanese restaurant, Gaijin.

After a slow and chilly start to summer, it’s really starting to heat up. I’m writing this post today with the AC on full blast! Although this girl loves a (…)

PokéWave, a popular poké spot in Flushing, opens a location on Broadway in Astoria.

While the fabulous Best of Astoria party celebrated our readers’ picks for the finest in the neighborhood, now it’s time for the WHA writers to shine a light on our favorite (…)

30th Avenue ramen spot Okidoki has a new chef and new menu changes.

As we previously reported, Gaijin, a Japanese-inspired restaurant on 31st Avenue, opened in mid-December to very positive feedback. (Check out their Yelp for LOTS of glowing reviews!) During the busy (…)

A new sushi spot, Gaijin, is having their grand opening this evening.

I was spending some time at Tea Plus Cafe (the peaceful tea & coffee shop on 31st Ave that isn’t yet on everyone’s radar) when I saw the other commercial (…)

Mayanoki, a sushi popup dinner that serves only sustainably sourced fish, is coming to RESOBOX in LIC this spring.

Last night I ventured over to new ramen shop, Shuya Cafe de Ramen. First, props to @linnychu on Twitter who pointed out developments in the new space (which used to (…)