Thomas Street and West Broadway

I hadn’t been to Megu in a few years and until last week, I’d forgotten what a beautiful restaurant it is. There’s the feeling of being in some sort of swanky lounge in Hong Kong (even though the food is Japanese). And the food (from the sometimes extravagant menu) is lovely, too. There’s a sense of smokiness as shishito peppers and shiitakes and scallops come off the charcoal grill. Fresh wasabi soon to be grated at your table. While the ice Buddha slowly drips to nothingness in the center of the room.