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ZAGAT SURVEY
2005
"Another PArk Slope Bargain", this Pan-Asian "on the Fifth Avenue strip" has "fantastic fusion" food plus a sushi bar, providing lots of options at "totally reasonable prices"; "friendly" service goes well with its "upscale", "industrial" look.
2004
Park Slopers say this new Pan-Asian is an "affordable" "original" thanks to an "inspired" menu ("fabulous sushi") and a "cool industrial" setting that comes with a bonus patio; ... overall most call it a "winner."
2003
"While Brooklyn's Smith Street may be nearing the restaurant saturation point, there's plenty of activity on Fifth Avenue in Park Slope, and this dark, trendy two-storefront Pan-Asian is the latest arrival; one side is a bar with colorful golf-tee-like stools and a weekend DJ, the other a goldfish-tank-fronted eatery with tiled tables, rotating artwork, a garden and a smart menu emphasizing Thai, Malaysian and Japanese flavors, including lots of sushi options."
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A New Restaurant Row
Friday, February 14, 2003
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One of the newest and most exciting culinary arrivals is surely Nana. Opened on Dec. 26 by Eric Ong. Its mango- and lime-green-colored tiles behind the open kitchen provide a striking setting for the triumvirate of Thai, Malaysian and Japanese cuisines (with a separate chef for each) on the innovative and reasonably priced menu. The salmon tartare, with spicy pine nut garlic sauce and a raw quail egg on top, is, like Paris, something that's not to be missed before you die.
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AOL City Guide: New York
Nana
Pan-Asian in Park Slope
Fifth Avenue's answer to Planet Thai, Nana brings a menu of Japanese, Thai and the occasional Chinese, Taiwanese and Vietnamese dish to Park Slope. Affordable sushi options dominate the menu, with selections of "New Style" sashimi, individual sushi and sashimi, sushi platters and some innovative maki rolls — like Ahi tuna tempura with tamarind sauce, spicy tuna with "crunch" and banana, and red-hot yellowtail with jalapenos and Chinese cilantro — alongside the more familiar California and spicy tuna rolls. There's a noodle and rice section that offers Japanese udon and soba, pad thai, lo mein and coconut rice. A long list of similarly pan-Asian appetizers, from raw oysters to satay to dumplings and tartare, and a compact entree list round out the menu. Nothing at Nana is over $20, which makes sharing a very real option. Though it may take forever to wade through the menu, the service is prompt and friendly, and the 'Jetsons'-like decor promises a future without cultural borders.
— Erin Franzman
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TRAVEL + LEISURE
T+L Reports: Brooklyn Bites
AUG 2003
Can't decide between Japanese, Malaysian, and Thai? Nana (No. 155; 718/230-3749; dinner for two $40) fuses them together (rib eye in scallion-teriyaki sauce, spicy soft-shell crab, "everything" sushi rolls).
— Hillary Geronimus
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GO Brooklyn
March 10, 2003 Issue
ON A ROLL
Eric Ong opened a new Pan-Asian venture, Nana, two months ago on Fifth Avenue at St. John's Place. The menu features sushi and sashimi, maki rolls and Nana's specialty rolls with such esoteric creations as the deep-fried eel with mozzarella prepared tempura style, and yellowtail roll with cilantro in a jalapeno sauce. Entrees include mussels with lemongrass, red onion, okra and basil, and Thai curries with shrimp, eggplant and asparagus.
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The Brooklyn Paper / Greg Mango
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The design of the space, said Ong, is "modern industrial," which means lots of concrete with fish tanks in the dining room and basement.
On Fridays, a DJ spins electronic house music and on Saturdays patrons can dine to Brazilian and Latin sounds — that's fusion!
Nana (155 Fifth Ave. at St. John's Place) accepts cash only. Entrees: $8-$15. The restaurant is open for dinner Sundays-Thursdays, 5 pm to 1 am; Fridays-Saturdays, 5 pm to 2 am. For reservations, call (718) 230-3749.
— Tina Barry
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