Fuse

With storefront windows over looking a busy Second Avenue, Fuse offers Eastside midtowners a welcoming Japanese-Thai retreat. Brand-spanking-new, this eatery is ideal for lunch, dinner, or a late-night nosh. The menu is expansive, the prices are modest, and the casual ambiance works, whether you're on the run or ready to relax. Still, the main attraction is the food, which is prepared fresh and served fast. Best of all, you'll find the menu offers everything from apps to entrees in both Japanese and Thai incarnations. The question, then, centers around whether to start with Beef Tataki or Chicken Satay, moving on to Miso or Lemongrass Soup before tackling Duck Nanban Udon or Thai Chili Duck. Miso Black Cod versus Panang Curry Red Snapper ... Shrimp Yakisoba on the one hand, Shrimp Pad Thai on the other ... it's a delicious conundrum that faces all who enter. So arrive prepared to make some tough decisions, and be sure to swing by at midday, because the Lunch Specials are sweet!