Japanese
New York is the most serious Japanese-food city outside Japan. The top-end omakase scene rivals Tokyo's, the ramen scene caught up years ago, and the izakaya scene has a depth you don't see in many American cities.
Top-end sushi: Sushi Noz for two-Michelin-star Edomae in a hinoki-cypress counter. Tasting menus: odo in Chelsea (a recent two-star) and Chef's Table at Brooklyn Fare are both Japan-trained, both transcendent. On the casual end, Jeju Noodle Bar is the ramyun spot worth its Michelin Bib, and Secchu Yokota is the soba destination.
Sushi Noz
Zen-like outlet for high-end, seasonal sushi & nigiri, served omakase-only in a wood-lined space.
odo
Acclaimed Japanese restaurant with outdoor seating offering sophisticated tasting menus.
The Chef's Table at Brooklyn Fare
Renowned, upscale 20-course tasting menu that fuses French & Japanese flavors requires reservations.
Jeju Noodle Bar
Korean restaurant focused on ramyun and starters in a warmly lit, contemporary space.
Secchu Yokota 折衷よこ田
An omakase menu focused on seasonal tempura in a modern, intimate dining room with an open kitchen.
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