Mikawa Japanese & Korean Modern
“The fusion of Japanese and Korean is very rare especially on Long Island!”
“Thank goodness that KissO has been replaced by a much better Asian dining option.”
“Definitely among the top sushi places on LI. Service was a little slow on the night of grand opening but they were so packed it was to be expected!”
Mikawa Japanese & Korean Modern
Takes Reservations: Yes
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Has TV: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
Caters: Yes
Price range.
$$ Price range $11-30
6 reviews
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I just got here and im so obsessed with the decor. We got sit in one of the back rooms which you have to take your shoes off. You are sitting in a lowered platform and there is a big table in the middle. It was very cozy and had a great authentic feel. I ordered the chicken bento box and it was good. It was a little pricy but well worth it. I also had the Japanese soda which i love. I was very happy with my meal. I think they changed owners or something because everything seemed new and it was more modern. That was a great change!
I give this 3 1/2 stars for service and four for the food and decor.
My taste buds are Japanese (n Italian)but I'm part Korean so I was happy for this fusion!!!
Let's start decor! I love how clean everything was and the modern Asian colors and calming fountain at the entrance. The music was modern and just at the right level to hear it and talk. The bathrooms were super clean and the woman's had an awesome bathroom mirror!!! I passed the kitchen and looked in and it was very clean and organized. Fresh smells as it should be when just opening.
The happy hour had great options of appetizers and drinks! I love lychee and totally recommend the lychee soju!!! The steamed dumplings were perfect also.
The fusion of Japanese and Korean is very rare especially on Long Island! The Korean part of the menu had writing in Korean as well which was a good sign. I had bibinbap which was perfect! It wasn't grizzly and perfectly cooked. Had to get a roll to check out the fish!!! So opted for a lobster special roll with brown rice and wanted more and more!!
The service fell a bit short. We had more than one server and one forgot our waters. The other wasn't sure of the drink I ordered so I think they need to iron out the service end. But I will definitely be back.
From the ashes of the former Japanese eatery, Kisso, rises Mikawa. There's been a tiny bit of renovation but the layout remains the same. The menu's also been renovated to include Korean offerings like bulgogi and sundoboo.
We came for lunch and the service was quick. Sushi lunch was decent and tasted good although maybe a bit small for 15 bucks. Spicy chicken on rice was good albeit a bit spicier then one would think. Overall a vast improvement over the prior establishment and a decent choice for Japanese in the area.
Mikawa used to be a fantastic authentic Japanese restaurant called Kiss'o before being taken over by new management. Now, it's a low-grade Korean fusion spot. The bulgogi was dry, the miso soup is quite obviously made from those "just add water" packets, and all you can taste in their egg rolls is oil. Even their tempura is overly greasy, I couldn't bring myself to eat more than one piece. Their scallion pancakes were super oily, too. I felt bad for our waitress because she tripped and dropped a whole platter of our salads on the floor, but we never received new servings of them.
And while we're on the subject, the food comes out painfully slow. Yes, we were a large group of twelve. But they kept forgetting orders, and some people in our party did not receive theirs for well over an hour. As an "apology" they initially offered everyone free soda for the rest of the night, which was a bit odd since none of us ordered or drink soda. Then they came out and surprised us with a sizzling spicy chicken dish on the house – far after everyone had already finished eating and was already full. Not understanding the logic in that, we suggested receiving free ice cream instead and they reluctantly agreed. Cannot recommend this restaurant to anyone, bring your business elsewhere.
Food was really good. The jap chae was delicious and a must get whenever I come back. I ordered the bolgogi over rice and it was delicious. My boyfriend ordered the chicken and scallop hibachi with fried rice which was really good as well. Red bean ice cream is a must try! It's my favorite. Don't let "red bean" scare you. The service could be better as we had to track down someone most of the time even thought it wasn't too busy but it wasn't too bad to make me not want to come back. Next time I will try the bibimbap!
This place wasn't good during today's visit … I read prior reviews before entering, however, I know everyone's experience is pretty individualized.. A friend and myself decided go give it a whirl today after studying…
Ugh! I hate when I get bad sushi! Nothing upsets me more.. I think it's bc I've had it so many places and it's always pretty amazing that when I get it and it sucks which is rare….it really pisses me off.
Anyway, rewind for a sec..
Walk in here place is cute.. Seemed to be busy which can be a good sign.. We were seated quick and placed out orders just as quick … Wrong orders, I hate that… I wanted to sushi lunch which was 6 pieces and a roll.. I wanted a spicy salmon roll and got a spicy tuna roll instead .. GROSS.. I'm pretty sure they mashed up the tuna and stuffed it in the soy wrap like I had requested … It was mushy and smelly… And I took a bite of tuna sushi which seemed a little darker and weird looking like it was sitting out… I couldn't even bite through it! I promptly sent it back and literally almost threw up oh my god, horrible.
I really despise giving crappy reviews .. I would rather not review the place but honestly they need to get their act together. That tuna was damn right horrible and to top it off our waitress was a total ass.. She was so anxious and running around like she couldn't handle it, it was pissing us off and making us really uneasy…
Just a horrible visit we had. I will not be returning.. Next time I'll be sure to hit up chef wangs instead.