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The hinoki wood counter at Masa Takayama's omakase room is so smooth it looks like it's never been touched, which is the general vibe of the entire operation. Tucked above the chaos of Columbus Circle, it runs on a quiet, unhurried ceremony where chefs and servers move like they've rehearsed. Truffles, caviar, foie gras nigiri: the kitchen works the line between luxury and excess. Two Michelin stars and a Forbes Five Star.
Three honors, in evidence:
The record strongest first
- Forbes Travel Guide Forbes Five Star
- Michelin Guide 2 Stars
- World Culinary Awards 2025 · Nominee · North America's Best Japanese Cuisine Restaurant
One number, weighted & current 94
How we scoreThe dishes from the writeups
- Foie gras nigiri Michelin Guide
- Abalone Michelin Guide
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