Thirteen Water West

Thirteen Water West pares sushi to its essentials.

A short walk west of Herald Square puts you inside the 366 W 30th St block. Annual events dust the sidewalk; the restaurant quietly anchors the stretch with no sign larger than its neighbors. Takeout boxes queue at the narrow door, while inside tables flip between solo diners and pairs sharing plates and cups of sake.

Dinner arrives via table service or a counter where sashimi fans face the chefs. Beer and wine share the menu with cocktails and a short list of entrees said to be lighter than most. Slip the (646) 656-9790 into your call-ahead plans, then let the maps listing plot your route: https://www.google.com/maps/place?ftid=0x89c259b9ba9e5bbb:0x1a8b53d3cac80d4c