TIC Restaurant Group Will Celebrate 'Japanese Restaurant Week 2013'

TIC Restaurant Group will celebrate 'Japanese Restaurant Week' 

by offering a wide-ranged menu that highlights regional cuisines of Japan! 

From March 4 -18, our restaurants will be serving 

special items at each location. 

Take a look at the list of participating TIC locations 

and preview some of the artfully prepared dishes.

Hi-Collar ~Location Opening Soon~
Will be sold at Decibel @ 240 E 9th ST 

Omu-Rice Bento Box
Pan-fried rice with fresh tomatoes and Nagoya’s “Cochin” local chicken, wrapped in a thin omelet. Served with pork katsu mini sandwiches and kabocha pumpkin salad

*Hi-Collar Omu-Rice Bento Box will also be available at Grand Central Terminal during March 19 - 21 in celebration of Grand Central Terminal's 100th anniversary & Tokyo Train Station's 99th anniversary!

(Dinner only; 10 per day)

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Hasaki
210 E 9th ST

Ibaragi Local Specialties, pairs well with Ibaragi local sake:
Ankou Nabe
Traditional Monkfish and Vegetable Hot Pot

Sake No OshiZushi
Pressed “Oshi” Sushi with Salmon

Renkon No Oroshi Age
Fried Balls of Grated Lotus Root

(Dinner only)

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Sobaya
229 E 9th ST

“Ikameshi” Bento Box
Bento featuring a Hokkaido specialty: squid stuffed with sticky rice. Served with eggplant dengaku, soba-gaki, and ankimo (Japanese delicacy of monkfish liver)

(Dinner only)

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Cha-an
230 E 9th ST Fl. 2

Fukuoka Rice Burger
Rice Burger made with Spicy Cod Roe and Fukuoka Mustard Greens, served with a side soup

(Lunch & Dinner)

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Robataya NY
231 E 9th ST

Firefly Squid Kamameshi
Toyama’s local rice kettle-cooked with firefly squid, a seasonal and regional specialty of Toyama. Paired with sake and served with Cod Soup

(Dinner only)

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Curry-Ya
214 E 9th ST (West)

Baked Curry with “Hinai” Chicken Egg
Your choice of curry topped with Fukuoka’s “Hinai” local chicken egg

(Lunch & Dinner)

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Rai Rai Ken
218 E 10th ST

Akita Inspired Ramen
Ramen with sake lees broth, topped with rice cake, roast pork, soft-boiled egg & assorted vegetables

“Harako” Fried Rice
Miyagi-inspired salmon fried rice topped with luscious salmon roe, served with side soup

(Lunch & Dinner)

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Sakagura
211 E 43rd ST B1

March 4 - 10
“AizuHan” Sake Tasting Set
Highlighting the regional sakes of Aizu area of Fukushima prefecture, in honor of the NHK Historical Drama Series “Yae no Sakura”

Okunomatsu Ihei Daiginjyo (Okunomatsu Shuzo)
Daishichi Minowamon (Daishichi Shuzo)
Ken Daiginjyo (Suehiro Shuzo)
Naraman Jyunmai (Yumegokoro Shuzo)
(4 tastings/50 ml each)


March 7 - 17
“AizuHan” Sake Tasting Set
-Highlighting the regional sakes of Aizu area of Fukushima prefecture, in honor of the NHK’s Historical Drama Series “Yae no Sakura”

Naraman Origarami (Yumegokoro Shuzo)
Daishichi Kimoto Jyunmai Umeshu (Daishichi Shuzo)
Okunomatsu Tokubetsu Jyunmai (Okunomatsu Shuzo)
Suehiro Yamahai Jyunmai (Suehiro Shuzo)
(4 tastings/50 ml each)

(Dinner only)

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Sakebar Decibel
210 E 9th ST

Kenbishi served with Chamame
Hyogo-based Oldest “Jizake”


(Dinner only)

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T.I.C. Restaurant Holiday Schedule 2012 - 2013

Hello All,

May the warmth of hearth and home fill your hearts with joy this holiday season! 
Here is our holiday schedule.


Rai Rai Ken

December 25th, 2012 Closed
January 1st, 2013 Closed

Sakagura

December 25th, 2012 Lunch Closed, Dinner 6pm to 10:30pm (last call)
December 26th, 2012 Lunch Closed, Dinner 6pm to 11:30pm (last call)
December 31st, 2012 Lunch 11:30am to 2:20pm, Dinner 6pm to 10:30pm (last call)
January 1st & 2nd 2013 Closed

Sakebar Decibel

December 25th, 2012 Closed
December 31st, 2012 Open from 6pm to 2am (last call is 12:50am).
January 1st, 2012 Closed

Otafuku

December 24th, 2012  Close at 6pm
December 25th, 2012 Closed
December 31st, 2012  Close at 9pm
January 1st, 2013 Closed

Curry-Ya

December 25th, 2012 Closed
December 31st, 2012 Close at 10pm (Eat-in Last call is 9:45pm/Delivery last call is 9pm)
January 1st, 2013 Closed

Robataya NY

December 24 & 25th, 2012 /Special Holiday Dinner available
December 31st, 2012 Open (last call is 10pm)
January 1st, 2013 Closed

Hasaki

January 1st, 2012 Closed

Sobaya

December 25th, 2012 Opens lunch only (Noon-4:00pm) Dinner closed
December 31st, 2012 Open
January 1st, 2013 Open
January 2nd, 2013 Closed

Shabu Tatsu

December 31st, 2012 close at 10pm
January 1st, 2013 Closed


Cha-An

December 25th, 2012 closed
January 1st, 2013 closed

Happy Thanksgiving from the TIC Family to Yours!

Happy Thanksgiving from the TIC Family to Yours!

Our Thanksgiving hours are as follows:

Cha-An: Closed

Curry-Ya: Open 12-5PM (No dinner service)

Decibel: Regular schedule

Hasaki: Closed

Otafuku: Closed

Rai Rai Ken: Open 12-5PM (No dinner service)

Robataya: Closed

Sakagura: Regular schedule

Shabu-Tatsu: Regular schedule

Sobaya: Regular Schedule

The TIC Management Office will be closed on Thanksgiving Day. The Management Office & all restaurants will resume regular schedules starting on Friday, November 23rd.

We have so much to be thankful for this year, especially the love & support we received after Super Storm Sandy.

Our heart goes out to our neighbors who have lost everything & are slowly rebuilding. 

Please share the love you showed us with them.

From the bottom of our grateful heart,

T.I.C. Restaurant Group

230 East 9th St. 3rd Fl.

New York, NY 10003

T.I.C. Restaurant Thank You Menu Revealed!

Please check out the deals for our first T.I.C. Restaurant Thank You Week from each restaurant. 
(Note: some of the deals are only available during dinner time. Thank You Week Menus are not limited to get a stamp)
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Hasaki (Dinner only)

Hasaki Special Dinner Course ($75→$55)

・Appetizer

・Sashimi (3 kinds of fish)

・Chawan-Mushi (Steamed Egg Custard)

・Grilled Black Cod or 4 oz Fillet Mignon Steak

・Sushi (4 pieces & 1 Roll)

・Ice Cream

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Sushi Choshi (Dinner only)

Choshi Special Pre-fixed Dinner ($30→$17)

・ Miso Soup or House Salad

 ・Choose (1) one appetizer from:

 (Edamame/Shumai/Tuna Tataki/Vegetable Gyoza/Pumpkin Tempura)

・Choose (1) one entree from:

Sushi (Tuna,Fresh salmon, Yellow tail, Eel. Shrimp, White Fish, Tekka Roll)

Sashimi (Tuna,Fresh salmon, Yellow tail, Eel. Shrimp, White Fish)

Tempura (Shrimp & Vegetable)

Teriyaki  (Chicken or Salmon)

・ Ice Cream

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Sakebar Decibel

Nigori (Couldy) Sake Tasting Set (3 oz. each) $15 ($20~25 value) 

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Shabu Tatsu (Dinner only)

Washu Beef Shabu-shabu/Sukiyaki Course ($40→$28)

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Sakagura (Dinner only)

Sakagura Special Dinner Course $30 ($50 value→$30)

[ Appetizer ]

・Lightly Seared Salmon Carpaccio Topped with Japanese Turnip 

   or

・ Lightly Seared Washu Beef Served with Grated Daikon Radish & Ponzu Citrus Sauce

[ Entree ]

・ Homemade Cold Buckwheat Noodles with Fresh Sea Urchin Sashimi with Sea Urchin Sauce 

    or

・Homemade Hot Buckwheat Noodles Served with Minced Chicken, Tororo Kombu Seaweed and Tokyo Scallions in Chicken Flavored Soup

[ Dessert ]

・ Chocolate Souffle Served with Raspberry Sauce and Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream 

     or

・ Black Sesame Bruleé Served with Black Sesame Ice Cream

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Sobaya (Lunch & Dinner)

Daily Special Soba/Udon Noodle  $12 (Regular price $14.50~$15) 

Mon: Chirashi (Hot/Cold)

Tue: Deep Fried Eggplant(Hot/Cold)

Wed: Yuba Toji 

Thu: Age Tofu

Fri: Anago Tempura

Sat & Sun: Kinoko (Assorted Mashroom)

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Otafuku

King Kong Combo $15 ($24 →$15)

Full Yakisoba + Full Okonomiyaki + 6pcs Takoyaki + 2 Ramunes

To get this deal, you must say, "King Kong Combo Onegai Shimasu!" when you order.

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Rairai Ken (Lunch & Dinner)

Free Gyoza (6pcs) with the purchase of any beverage 

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Cha-An (Lunch & Dinner)

Two Pork buns with two Seasonal Kobachi Set $13 ($20 Value)

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Curry-Ya (Lunch & Dinner) 

One free topping & free soft drink* with purchase of any curry ($5 Value free deal)

*exclude Plain Lassi and Lychee Lassi

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Robataya NY

Coming Soon..The BIG surprise is coming along

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T.I.C. Restuarant Thank You Week starting 3.12.2012 - 3.18.2012

We proudly announce our customer appreciation event, "T.I.C. Restaurant Thank You Week 2012" !

A patron will get a stamp on our original Thank You stamp card as dines at any TIC restaurant.

The stamp card has a slot for each restaurant, so customer can go to one after another within a week collecting stamps.

If you collect three stamps, you will receive the free Gyoza (6 pcs) for newly opened Rai Rai Ken. With 4~6 Stamps, you will receive $10 Gift Certificate and so on. Ultimately you will receive $150 gift certificate as you complete 11 stamps....

By completing this, patrons can enjoy the variety of Japanese cuisine.

Also, each restaurant offers "Thank You Week Special Menu" You can enjoy their specials at discounted price!  

The deal of each restaurant is coming along..

In addition, with support from Sapporo Beer, you can enjoy Sapporo Beer at discounted price!* Don't miss this deal during Thank You Week,   *The participating restaurants are: Shabu-Tatsu, Sushi Choshi, Hasaki, Decibel & Sobaya.

In the statement, Mr. Bon Yagi, the president of T.I.C. Group, says:

"T.I.C. Thank You Week is our way to show our heartfelt appreciation to all our patrons who dine at our restaurants -- from the casual, hole-in-the-wall joints to the sit-down establishments. We encourage you to be adventurous and visit T.I.C. restaurants you haven't tried yet.

So please stop by and enjoy any one of our 11 restaurants for special Thank You Week menu items. It's a big thanks to you from all our employees.

Bon Yagi "

Enjoy delicious Japanese food & Collect stamps!!

Stay tuned,

T.I.C. Restaurant Group

SPECIAL RECIPE #2 Garlic Beef, Hasaki's signature dish

In this post, Mr. Nobuhiro Mori, executive chef of Hasaki, shares his recipe for Garlic Beef, an original East-meets-West dish that maximizes the essence of garlic. He uses garlic in two different ways to add depth of flavor to the dish. Chef Mori’s Garlic Beef recipe reflects his philosophy of taking time to prepare and finishing quickly and simply. “You can finish this dish in two minutes if you cook the garlic oil and garlic soy sauce in advance,” says Chef Mori. The garlic oil and soy sauce can both be preserved for a while, so you can make a large amount and use them to sauté fish, chicken, and vegetables. The nutty, full-bodied flavor of these garlic-sautéed dishes makes them the perfect toppings for donburi (rice bowls).

Ingredients (serves one or two)

5 oz. thinly sliced beef

[Garlic oil]
3 oz. olive oil
1 clove garlic
[Garlic soy sauce]
3 oz. mirin
3 oz. sake
3 oz. soy sauce
1 clove garlic

Steps
1. Heat olive oil and thinly sliced garlic in pan at low heat until garlic slices brown.

2. Strain garlic oil to remove garlic slices. Keep garlic slices on side.
3. Put mirin and sake into saucepan and bring to boil. Flamble to burn off alcohol.
4. Add soy sauce and mashed garlic into mirin and sake mixture to make garlic soy sauce.
5. Heat garlic oil in pan until it smokes. Sauté beef.
6. Once beef is cooked, add garlic soy sauce and bring to boil. Once boiling, remove from heat.
7. Place beef and sauce on plate and arrange garlic slices on top.

*You can also enjoy Garlic Beef Bowl by laying these beef slices over steamed rice! It's SO good.

Hasaki
210 East 9th St. New York, NY 10003  
Tel: 212 473 3327 
Website: http://hasakinyc.com

LUNCHTIME SPECIALIST #2 Hasaki

The Steak Don ($20) has a bed of juicy prime rib eye, cooked with soy sauce and butter that is on top of hot, steaming rice.

Even in a bustling New York, you can enjoy a relaxed, traditional-style meal at Hasaki.

Hasaki

210 East 9th St. New York, NY 10003

Tel: 212 473 3327 Website: http://hasakinyc.com

LUNCHTIME SPECIALIST #1 Hasaki

Fusion Japanese food may have become the latest craze in New York in recent years. However, the East Village has been offering a more traditional touch of Japan, which can be both pleasing and comforting to many expatriate Japanese. In East Village, there are Japanese groceries, Izakayas (Japanese Tapas bars) and an uncountable amount of Japanese restaurants. Many may feel lucky or even be elated that there are so many choices. But the choices may overwhelm some.  Hasaki, a sushi restaurant that has been open for 20 years is an excellent choice. 

Known for its fresh sushi and sashimi, Hasaki will please any diner. The recommended lunch-time meals are the Steak Don & Flower Garden, a combination of sushi, sashimi and salad. The Steak Don, on the other hand, has a bed of juicy prime rib eye, cooked with soy sauce and butter that is on top of hot, steaming rice. even in a bustling New York, you can enjoy a relaxed, traditional-style lunch at Hasaki!

Hasaki

210 East 9th St. New York, NY 10003  

Tel: 212 473 3327 Website: http://hasakinyc.com