Separate room behind another restaurant offers a speakeasy vibe with bar-style seating around a marble counter and open grills where chefs prepare dishes in view. Atmosphere feels calm and intimate with dimmed lighting, though noise levels can vary. The experience combines visual cooking performance with a modern, sleek design.
Creative dishes come in large portions with a wide variety of ingredients. The tasting menu offers well-balanced flavors, with the galbi standing out as a highlight.
Special tea stands out as very refreshing and is the highlight among drinks. The menu includes exclusive teas like wild plum blossom tea, served as the best non-alcoholic option.
"The food here is amazing and creative."
"The Tasting Menu's food was creative, well-balanced, and amazing."
"The food was amazing, paired with exclusive teas."
Good to know
Reservations are recommended at least two weeks in advance for the tasting menu.
The tasting menu is priced at over $100 per person, excluding drinks.
Dress code is business casual; avoid t-shirts and shorts.
Japanese BBQ restaurant offers a calm and relaxing atmosphere with soft jazz music and elegant, cozy décor. Spacious dining area suits both romantic dinners and company gatherings. Known for high-quality Wagyu and tender beef, it provides a refined yet inviting dining experience.
The tasting menu offers yakiniku-style dishes that feel very authentic and reminiscent of Japan. Priced at $98, it delivers great value with a satisfying selection.
Hot tea comes with mochi ice cream as a sweet finish. Tea tastes delicious and pairs well with the dessert. Both arrive after paying and offer a nice end to the meal.
Good to know
You can bring in alcohol since they have not yet obtained a liquor license.
The $98 tasting menu is a solid choice for a special meal.
Lunch sets are highly recommended for a good meal at a reasonable price.
Small space with fewer than 25 seats creates an intimate vibe where the chef's passion shines. Tasting menu offers unique flavor combos and great value, including a Family Meal. House made peach tea adds a fresh, fruity touch while jazz music sets a soulful vibe.
Tasting menu delivers unique flavor combinations with each bite better than the last. It offers good value and showcases a wide range of dishes, including a Family Meal option.
House made peach tea stands out with a fresh, fruity flavor. The peach sweet tea offers a smooth, sweet taste that complements the fruitiness well.
Good to know
Making a reservation is recommended because the restaurant is often fully booked.
The lunch special is time-sensitive and can be missed if not planned properly.
KJUN is BYOB (Bring Your Own Bottle), so bring your favorite drink.
Tiny omakase bar offers an intimate counter with casual chef interaction and a BYOB policy with no corkage fee. The 13-piece tasting menu delivers innovative, top-rated courses at great value. Staff serve delicious decaf green rice tea with free refills promptly.
A 13-piece tasting menu offers innovative courses with every selection rated 10/10. It delivers an extraordinary experience at a price that feels like an amazing value.
Staff keeps hot tea and water refilled promptly without asking. Green rice tea comes with free refills and the tea served is delicious and decaf.
Good to know
Make a reservation at least a week in advance to secure a spot.
The price for the omakase is $69, which is considered a good value.
This restaurant is BYOB with no corkage fee.
Interior blends traditional and modern Korean architecture with a gorgeous bar and artful decor. Lighting and natural materials create a calming yet dynamic atmosphere despite close seating and occasional noise. Cocktails and tasting menus offer unique, high-quality flavors that complement the refined setting.
Tasting menu offers an elegant balance of concept, flavor, and progression. Dishes are bold where needed and subtle where needed, delivering surprises to the palate.
The tea pairs well with a 5 course prix-fixe menu, offering a thoughtful complement to each dish. A standout is the chilled Korean tea mixed with tapioca, served as a refreshing blue drink.
Good to know
Reservations are strongly recommended due to high demand.
The tasting menu costs $145 per person, excluding drinks.
Expect to pay around $250 each for drinks and the tasting menu.
Small, cozy restaurant with an open kitchen and rustic-chic decor creates an intimate, stylish atmosphere. Warm, inviting vibe with live music adds energy while showcasing artisan chefs at work. Eco-friendly setting with abundant plants enhances the authentic South American experience.
The tasting menu offers a chef's selection that highlights the finest dishes. It includes a Chef's Counter option and delivers a well-curated variety of flavors.
Tea cocktails come in a teapot with fake smoke and include the Tea Time, which is fresh and lightly sweet. Drinks like the Tea party and chicha sour offer unique, beautiful flavors.
Good to know
The restaurant offers a special dessert with a candle for birthday celebrations.
Event menus may feature different dishes and portion sizes than the regular menu.
Live music and dancing occur on Thursday nights, creating a lively atmosphere.
Space features highly arched white brick walls and rustic wood beams, creating an Egean vibe with tasteful, simple decor. Atmosphere feels warm and welcoming with a local neighborhood energy, though bright lighting reduces intimacy. Guests enjoy a cozy, charming setting that blends rustic and modern elements.
Rana's Table tasting menu offers a variety of 8 appetizers, 4 seasonal dishes, and 2 desserts alongside an entree. The menu features fresh, tasty mezze and options like a chicken entree for two people.
Turkish tea comes with meals and is a cultural standard here. Servers often offer refills, and the tea pairs well with honey and the food.
Good to know
Brunch costs $35 per person and is served on weekends.
Reservations are recommended to secure a table, especially on weekends.
The restaurant offers a shared meal option that includes multiple appetizers and a main dish.
Small room with 90s diner aesthetics and black lacquered wooden tables creates an unusual setting for sushi. Bright lighting and quiet, formal atmosphere contrast with occasional loud groups. Intimate omakase counters offer focused dining experiences with chef interactions.
The tasting menu features freshest ingredients and quality fish that melt in your mouth. It includes an affordable omakase option and pairs well with a sake tasting menu.
Sommelier selected tea warms up the meal start. Traditional Matcha tea served in a bowl offers a delicious Japanese green tea experience. A great assortment of tea, wine, and sake finishes the meal.
Good to know
Reservations are highly recommended due to the restaurant's popularity.
The last lunch seating is recommended for a great NYC afternoon into evening.
The $180 omakase at the sushi counter includes 20 pieces and dessert.
Fine dining restaurant offers amazing views from high floors with a chill vibe and thoughtful ambiance. Guests enjoy inventive cocktails and a tasting menu featuring standout dishes like duck and Morel mushrooms. Heated outdoor seating and private solarium add unique comfort and exclusivity.
The tasting menu offers an amazing vegetarian experience with each course designed as a delightful surprise. Staff guide diners through the menu, enhancing the overall journey.
A Moroccan tea service closes the meal with a rich, flavorful touch. Tea preparation includes an entertaining show that adds to the experience. Cookies come paired with flavorful tea before desserts.
Good to know
Saga is a 2 Michelin star restaurant with a price over $400 per person.
Reservations are recommended due to high demand for the 7 course menu.
Saga offers a vegan menu option for guests with dietary restrictions.
Floor seating with shoe removal and under-table leg cutouts creates an authentic Korean dining setup. Soft lighting and traditional decor foster a calm, immersive atmosphere. The space balances minimalist design with cultural touches, offering a peaceful and comfortable experience.
Several courses come with the Emperor’s Tasting Menu, featuring beautifully presented dishes rich in complex, earthy flavors. Options include both the Emperor and Mini Emperor tasting menus.
Plum tea stands out with a rich flavor and comes either as a single serving or with a thermos of extra tea. Lychee iced tea offers a refreshing option alongside a broad range of entrees.
Good to know
Reservations are recommended at least a week in advance due to high demand.
Diners must remove their shoes before entering the seating area.
The emporer's tasting menu costs $75 per person.
Dining room sits on the 16th floor with Empire State Building views and a unique freight elevator entrance. Atmosphere blends modern and traditional Korean design with a speakeasy vibe, creating a curated and thoughtful experience. Tables are close together, offering limited privacy despite the elegant setting.
Offers an amazing Korean contemporary tasting menu that keeps a distinct identity. Maintains the essence of traditional flavors unlike many modern Korean tasting menus.
Good to know
Reservations are recommended due to high demand, especially on weekends.
The tasting menu is priced at $180 per person, which includes a welcome drink.
The restaurant is located in Ktown and accessed via a dedicated freight elevator.
Outdoor space resembles a zen garden that sets a tranquil, meditative mood. Seating centers around a chef's counter with exquisite attention to detail in design and tableware. The atmosphere blends artistry and calm, creating a unique and joyful dining experience.
Chefs present a beautifully plated tasting menu with detailed explanations for each dish. The menu offers a Japanese-inspired experience paired with sake in an elegant setting, priced around $200.
Good to know
You must ring the bell to enter the restaurant.
Ikigai operates as a nonprofit, directing profits back into the community.
The price is super reasonable for what you get.
Japanese yakiniku restaurant offers private booth seating with large partitions and tabletop grilling for an interactive meal. Atmosphere stays intimate and calm with lovely music enhancing the experience. Spacious, clean interior reflects authentic Japanese style with modern touches.
Wagyu tasting menu offers a perfect amount of food with supremely delicious flavors. It sometimes comes at half price for special occasions.
Free tea comes with every meal, paired with mochi ice cream as a complimentary treat.
Good to know
This month, the Wagyu Tasting Course is 50% off, reduced from $140 to just $70.
Expect no ventilation, which may affect your dining comfort.
The meat quality is exceptional, enhancing the dining experience.
Open kitchen with theatrical cooking display creates a high-end, intimate atmosphere centered around a long counter table. The space combines modern, sophisticated design with cozy seating that encourages close interaction. Attention to detail in presentation and service enhances the overall immersive dining experience.
Each tasting menu offers a symphony of flavors, textures, and colors with strong Asian influences. The dessert tasting menu features four courses paired with thoughtful teas, crafted by an executive pastry chef and sommelier.
Thoughtful tea pairings accompany each course in a 4-course dessert tasting menu. A lounge area offers complementary tea with confectioneries after the meal.
Good to know
Reservations are highly recommended due to limited seating.
The restaurant offers a 19-course meal experience for $400 per person.
The wine pairing option provides excellent value for the quality offered.
Spacious venue blends modern art exhibits with refined Korean dining and a library of arts and culture books. Atmosphere feels warm and peaceful, with large windows offering scenic views. Signature cocktails and unique tea ceremonies add distinctive cultural touches.
The tasting menu offers beautiful and exquisite dishes. Each course presents an excellent combination of flavors and presentation.
Knowledgeable staff offer genuine tea recommendations without upselling. The tea room feels cozy and quiet with incredible views, and guests receive thoughtful touches like a special tea on their way out.
Good to know
Guests can skip the line for the 'Bloomtanica' event with special access.
Tea ceremonies are only available on weekends at Genesis House.
Expect a one to two-hour wait to enter the 'Bloomtanica' event.
Small, cozy Indian restaurant with bohemian decor and lively atmosphere. Music plays loudly, creating a vibrant but noisy environment not suited for quiet conversations. Popular brunch spot with interactive elements like a pani puri stand and unique cocktails.
The tasting menu offers a variety of unique Indian wedding flavors with options for both meat and vegetarian. Portions satisfy and the experience feels like an Indian version of Omakase, making it great for special occasions.
Chai comes in many forms here, from hot Masala Chai to creative cocktails like the Chai Martini and Chai Highball. The chai is consistently delicious and refreshing, making it a standout choice.
Good to know
Gratuity is already included in the bill.
They offer a bottomless option of $45 for an entree and 60 mins of unlimited mimosas.
Happy hour ends earlier than what the website states, so plan accordingly.
Intimate 8-seat setting in a repurposed library room creates a quiet, tranquil atmosphere with a dark, moody vibe. Guests watch chefs prepare an 11-course vegan omakase featuring complex, plant-forward flavors. The space feels like a hidden gem within a hotel lobby, offering a unique dining experience.
The tasting menu offers a 15 course vegan dinner with a strong start in the early courses. The later vegan sushi-inspired dishes feel less extraordinary but the overall menu remains stellar.
Tea pairings include a great selection but often arrive late and out of sync with the menu. Explanations for the teas are limited, and the final tea may be served outside the main dining area.
Good to know
Reservations are recommended as the restaurant can only seat 10 guests at a time.
The 15-course vegan tasting menu dinner costs $65 and lasts about 60 minutes.
Dinner for two people plus one soda totals $234.
Minimalist design with communal bar seating creates an intimate and modern dining space. Atmosphere stays relaxed and warm, balancing professionalism with casual comfort. Unique features include interactive cocktail tastings at a small bar and the option to choose chopsticks from a global collection.
A multi-course tasting menu blends innovation and tradition with artful, meticulously curated dishes. Cocktail pairings complement the sophisticated flavors throughout the experience.
Two teas served over dinner are novel and delicate. Dessert includes mugwort tea cake with herbal and earthy flavors.
Good to know
Reservations for the Atomix bar tasting are very difficult to get.
The bar tasting menu includes about 8 courses for a 2 hour experience.
Reservations at Atomix are limited to a maximum of 2 people.
Cozy space with intimate bar seating invites watching desserts crafted live, creating an upscale yet relaxed atmosphere. Small groups gather for unique Japanese-French dessert omakase, enjoying artfully presented sweets that balance delicate flavors and textures.
Fixed-price tasting menu costs around $25 to $26 per person and includes three dessert courses. The menu offers a variety of options within those courses, with the middle course often chosen.
Good to know
Reservations are encouraged but not required.
A fixed-price tasting menu is available for $26 per person.
Chika and her team provide a three-course dessert tasting experience from Thursday to Sunday.
Greenery-filled interior and natural sunlight create a warm, vintage vibe with a cozy atmosphere. Seating is limited to bar seats and tiny tables, often uncomfortable and restrictive. Pastry chefs prepare desserts in view, adding an element of live craftsmanship to the experience.
A dessert tasting menu runs on weekends and requires reservations. It offers a unique selection of sweets that draws interest for its variety and presentation.
Warm roasted hojicha tea appears in the Hojicha Affogato, paired with ice cream and caramelized nuts. The Green Tea Roll features a light matcha sponge with a creamy filling. A lavender mint tea offers a refreshing option among the tea-based drinks.
Good to know
Reservations are required for the weekend dessert tasting menu.
The dessert tasting experience is available on Fridays at 1pm.
The dessert tasting menu costs $28 for three courses.
Tiny Japanese eatery offers traditional atmosphere with private outdoor dining huts featuring heating and rustic decor. The vibe is authentic and comfortable, evoking an old-world feel with soft Japanese music. Guests enjoy kitchen-to-table hotpot experiences in intimate, well-maintained spaces.
Generous portions come with the Kimura Tasting Menu, including Yuzu Miso Salmon, Kimura Roll, Mini Kushi Katsu Combo, a hotpot choice, and matcha almond tofu pudding. Staff swap non-Halal items for Halal options and the Sushi Tasting Menu serves enough for two people.
Guests receive a cup of hot tea in wooden mugs while waiting. The tea service includes iced honey green tea and a green tea umeshu highball, both flavorful and thoughtfully presented.
Good to know
You should make a reservation as it’s a busy spot even on the weekdays.
Walk-in has always been over an hour wait during weekends and nights.
Customers should make a reservation online a few days in advance.
Tapas bar with elegant decor featuring carved wood, hand-painted tiles, and gold embellishments creates an intimate, upscale vibe. Crowded yet quiet atmosphere supports relaxed conversation and enjoyment of plant-based dishes and carefully crafted cocktails.
A tasting menu costs $50 per person and includes multiple courses. Seating often places diners in a rug-covered booth at the end of the hall.
Mint tea stands out with its fresh flavor. Moroccan or Turkish teas are not available, and sweetening is standard.
Good to know
All dishes cost less than $10, making it an affordable dining option.
They offer a tasting menu for $50 per person, ideal for trying multiple dishes.
Expect to share about five or six tapas plates for a satisfying meal.
Elegant café space features Louis Vuitton-themed decor with artistic design and monogrammed tableware. Atmosphere feels upscale yet relaxed, with expertly crafted cocktails and attentive service creating a warm, welcoming vibe.
The tasting menu offers a journey of flavors called The Journey of Café Louis Vuitton. The chef does not allow any modifications, keeping the experience consistent.
Afternoon tea features exceptional seasoning in cucumber sandwiches and melt-in-your-mouth desserts. Tea options like carrot tea and LV Amber 30 Gold tea come thoughtfully prepared and elegantly served.
Good to know
Reservations are required to enter the venue.
You definitely need a reservation for lunch at 12pm.
Strollers are not allowed in the restaurant.
Grand Art Deco-inspired dining space offers a sophisticated and elegant atmosphere with modern symmetry and custom-made decor. Kitchen tours and chef interactions add a unique, engaging element to the experience. Cocktails feature expertly crafted botanicals, complementing an overall refined dining vibe.
Menus feature around five courses plus dessert with exquisitely prepared dishes. Vegan options include a 12-course tasting exploring seasonal vegetables in innovative ways.
Tomato tea offers a unique aroma and simple yet incredible flavors served with a savory cookie. The non-alcoholic drink pairing features different grape varieties and teas at a reasonable price.
Good to know
Reservations require full payment upfront, with no refunds for cancellations.
The restaurant offers a 9-course vegan tasting menu with wine pairings.
Expect small portion sizes; consider eating a snack beforehand.