There's no shortage of fancy sushi spots dotting Manhattan these days, but this East Village tasting kitchen is by far one of the best A simple single door entryway with little more than two street digits opens to a spare space cast in exposed brick walls and towering 10-foot ceiling. Operated by former-Masa alum, the dining room is cast in amber and natural-wood hues with long sushi counter presided over by tag-team sushi chefs.
The Food
Having honed their chops at Masa, this masterful chef duo offers a selection of prix fixe tasting menus that include a lighter Sushi Tasting and more elaborate Sushi Kaiseki. Each is composed of seasonable ingredients in addition to chef specialties sourced both locally and internationally.
Last Word
Acclaimed sushi chefs debut East Village tasting room that’s an immediate classic.
