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    Tsukimi

    4.8 (86 reviews)
    Ultra High-EndJapanese
    Closed 5:00 pm - 8:30 PM

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    Rachel T.

    Really enjoyed my first kaiseki experience at Tsukimi! The ambience was calm and intimate, with soft piano music playing in the background. It really set the tone for the whole meal. Our server Jessica was amazinggg, super cheerful and even talked about things beyond just the food. The place only has 12 seats. It felt a bit awkward at first to sit directly across from other guests, but the server made us feel really comfortable. I forgot to ask her to light the candle, but just as I was about to, she nodded like she already knew! It was a 12-course Michelin-starred meal over 2 hours and 15 minutes. Kaiseki is a mix of hot and cold seasonal dishes, beautifully prepared and presented. I definitely prefer this over traditional omakase, it felt more balanced and thoughtful. Everything is so well executed from the foods, services & the beautiful plates!

    Michael C.

    Wow, where do I begin?! This was one of the best meals I've ever had in my life. I felt myself looking forward to each course with so much anticipation, it was fun. Every bite was so memorable. Ingredients were so creative, flavorful, and executed to absolute perfection. Service was flawless and really enhanced the experience. My favorite dish was the tempura dish consisting of squash blossom, morel mushroom and sesame and topped with summer truffles. It was out of this world. This is a MUST TRY, especially if you like kaiseki.

    cashew nut, hairy crab, fig
    Amber C.

    An underrated Japanese Kaiseki that has one Michelin star and is not advertised heavily on social media platforms. The ambiance is very serene, peaceful, and I felt like I walked into a fine dining restaurant in Japan. All seating is similar to a counter seating where the servers bring out food in the center to you personally. They treated us with the utmost respect and I enjoyed how quiet and attentive the restaurant was. We were not given a menu beforehand so everything was a huge surprise (some may not be a fan of this). Don't worry, they ask you if you have any allergies beforehand. I went in July 2023 and each dish was unique and presentation was on point! I really enjoyed the incorporation of different ingredients and how they had a variety such as wagyu beef, sushi, and fish (raw and cooked). Their dishes can represent breakfast, lunch, and dinner of the Japanese cuisine. I was pretty full after - don't be fooled that the dishes are small because it eventually fills you up. In the end, they give you a personalized menu of the date and the dishes. I would come back here in a different season to try their other innovations.

    Maggie C.

    My boyfriend and I booked this place for our Christmas dinner. The set up of the restaurant was kind of weird since we were sitting right across the counter from other customers, but that did not affect dinner negatively. The service was spectacular and there was a little matcha making show at the end. I was not a huge fan of the matcha since I am so used to my Hojicha/barley tea towards the end of dinner to help digest, so matcha was a little weird. All the dishes were prepared flawlessly and nothing to complain about. The experience was great, and the staff did a great job explaining each and every dish. The cutlery and appliances were all very cute and looked good. Can't wait to come back and try other dishes when they change the menu.

    Pineberry soufflé
    Holly C.

    Booked Tsukimi to celebrate my mom's birthday and it did not disappoint. I would say this was a solid 4.5/5 meal. What a wonderful kaiseki experience for us to enjoy fresh seasonal ingredients being prepared like a form of art. The restaurant looked very deceiving from the outside as I thought the sign was very discreet and I doubted myself wondering if I was walking into the right place. However, once I stepped inside, I was greeted by a friendly staff, leading me and my mom to 2 of 12 intimate seats in the small restaurant. The place was very clean and comfortable, with 6 seats on each side and ample space between each party. We started the first course with a trio of trout, saba and aori ika. Every bite was refreshing with perfectly balanced of flavors and textures. The egg custard with uni and caviar was one of my favorite dish. The egg custard was steamed to perfection and there was an explosion of flavors from the creaminess of the uni, saltiness and crunch of the caviar, and with a touch of savory taste from the potatoes foam. The Amadi soup was very hearty. The broth had a lot of depth and flavor which was paired nicely with the bamboo shoots and fiddlehead which added another level of textures. The Kapachi was plated so beautifully like a spring garden and we almost didn't want to eat it. The fish was super fresh and the citrus from the yuzu sauce was the perfect touch to make this dish very refreshing. It was almost like a palette cleanser to prepare for the next dish. The scallop tempura was a surprise since I saw that it was paired with egg yolk and was a little skeptical since it just looked and sounded very heavy. But to my surprise, the scallops were perfectly fried with the perfect amount of batter and not oily at all. The scallop was big, fresh and sweet. The egg yolk was not overly salty and had a good balance of flavor when paired with the shungiku puree. For the sable fish dish, I know the main focus was the fish, which was well seasoned and perfectly grilled. But what I really enjoyed was the white asparagus. It was just simply blanched but it was so fresh and tender. I've never seen white asparagus so big before! The wagu was charred perfectly and literally melted in my mouth. I also enjoyed the rice which as well seasoned and loved how it was paired with bamboo shoots which gave it a nice texture. The miso soup was very flavorful and my favorite was the homemade tofu which was silken soft with a rich soy bean taste. Up to this point, the meal would've been a 5/5 rating. However, I feel 2/3 of the desserts fell short for me. Although the sorbet was refreshing and served its purpose as a palate cleanser, I couldn't really taste any kumquat or honey in the sorbet at all. In fact I feel the basil jelly was a bit bitter. The pineberry soufflé however, was divine. It was airy and light with fresh pineberry at the bottom. I particularly like it when combined together with the sake lees ice cream. The last course of the meal was just a Sakura mochi which was good but nothing memorable which was unfortunate because the last dish always leaves an impression but it unfortunately wasn't very impressive. Overall, I really enjoyed Tsukimi. It's a traditional kaiseki experience using fresh ingredients from the season. You can tell every dish was prepared using various techniques and well put together. Do not expect it to have any modern twist because it's not a fusion restaurant. The staff were very friendly and attentive. They were very personable and I loved how they spent time explaining every dish to us in detail. Their menu changes every season and I would love to go back to try their summer menu! I highly recommend Tsukimi!

    Bo B.

    4.5 stars. I'm usually not a fan of kaiseki but this one was quite good. My favorites were the chestnut tofu, A5 wagyu, the Uni and caviar, the kanpachi, and the appetizers.

    Dashi Omelette with Truffles
    Elizabeth H.

    TLDR: I didn't want to skew the average but this meal overall was really a 4.5/5. It started off with straight 5's, but the final savory course left much to be desired and 2 of the 3 desserts missed the mark. Overall though, an excellent meal and experience. SETTING: Tsukimi is in the East village behind a nondescript storefront. I made a reservation for my partners birthday weeks in advance. You can get a res through Tock where you prepay for the meal ($697 which includes a 20% service charge and tax on a $530 bill for 2). We were VERY excited given all the excellent reviews and because Tsukimi has 1 star, which not a lot of Japanese places in NYC have. There are two counters with 6 seats each facing each other with a narrow walkway for the servers. I've never seen such a restaurant layout but it was unique and a cool experience. The chefs are cooking in the kitchen which you can kind of see into depending where you sit. FOOD: The meal here was truly excellent. It's amazing quality and a GOOD amount of food- it's not like some other places where you pay an arm and a leg for 10 pieces of sushi. Every dish here had tons of fresh fish or accompaniments, whether it be crab, uni, caviar, truffle, etc. As the meal progressed, my partner remarked this was maybe the best meal we've had in years! I was riding on a high proud of myself for finding this place. All was going well, a true 5/5 experience, until the final savory course. This was wagyu tenderloin cooked on charcoal served with rice seasoned with Japanese mushrooms and a broth that was just incredible. The depth of flavor in every dish was just amazing- but the wagyu... the wagyu was chewy. It was tough to eat and left much to be desired. From there, 2 of the 3 desserts (1) carrot sorbet with foam, and 2) this Japanese candy with chestnut and matcha) were just okay. One of the three (this persimmon with milk foam concoction) was excellent and unique. But the final savory course then 2 of 3 desserts were a bit of a let down given how high we had been riding on all the other courses. SERVICE: The service was just impeccable. I can see why Tsukimi has a star. The staff was exceptionally friendly, knowledgeable, and had a true passion for the food. I love when you're dining at a restaurant and the staff is just as excited as you are! VERDICT: All in, we had an amazing experience here and I will definitely be recommending this restaurant to anyone in NYC looking for something a little different and unique (and special). The meal was delicious and I loved the authenticity of the food. We will be back!

    Corn, mango and lime ice cream
    Saki Y.

    I must say, it's rare to find a Kaiseki style restaurant in a city that is overwhelmed by cheaply made omakase. From the introduction to every dishes that is presented, every detail is on point. Love how each ingredient is imported from Japan; carefully prepared and served. Love their plating and all the dinning wares. What stands out for me were the uni and caviar steam egg. The last course of the summer menu was amazing as well; the Wagyu beef with scallion. However, I do have to point out, on OpenTable they did mentioned that the course came with drinks pairing however, the reality is an extra of $200 per person.

    Alison H.

    What a fantastic experience. My partner and I came here for an anniversary dinner and were blown away by the service and the food. It's pricey, but worth it in my opinion. Everything was spectacular, and the service immaculate. The uni in particular was the stand-out dish for me, and my partner really enjoyed the steak. We got the mixed-drink and wine pairings, and phewww we were looking a little flushed by the end. Don't underestimate the small cups! Whenever we try other Michelins now we always think it's good, but not Tsukimi! That's the only con I can think of for having such delicious food and creating such a memorable experience.

    Menu 11/11/22
    Josephine L.

    Sigh. I was really hoping Tsukimi would be NYC's answer to Narisawa--or at least the now defunct Sugiyama (RIP, oh great one)--but it wasn't quite there. Still, it's probably the best kaiseki/modern kaiseki NYC has to offer as it continues to be distracted by the overhyped omakase-style dining experience. What we got: Small bites: - Wagyu, unagi, egg: Lovely - Kanpachi, nori, yuzu kosho: Classic Japanese flavors - Bluefin tuna, truffle: A bit unimaginative for such a prestigious fish, plus the truffle was rather flavorless - Nodoguro, kabu, sudachi: Very tasty - Uni, kaluga caviar, egg, potato, rice: So much goodness in one dish - Duck, shishito: Surprisingly well done duck - Ezo awabi, daikon: Creative - Kinmedai, fennel, yuzu: My favorite dish of the night, but it should've been served with a spoon so that diners could really sop up the sauce - Wagyu, rice, egg yolk: Hearty - Concord grape, rose: Dessert #1. Fine - Corn, soy sauce, butter, popcorn: Dessert #1. Amazing. Truly. A brilliant way to harness the flavor of sweet corn in that classic, Japanese, "not too sweet" deliciousness way - Chestnut, fig: Dessert #3. I've been hoping to find a gelatin wagashi of the likes I had a at Sugiyama, and while this wasn't as interesting, it was a good effort Final thoughts: While service was perfect, I did not like the layout of the restaurant. You essentially sit on two opposing counters facing other guests with nothing in between you but space for staff to move around. The kitchen is at one end of the counters, so you don't have a great view unless you're sitting closer to that end. I really hated making awkward eye contact with the diners across from me--it felt like every subway ride where you're trying not to look at the person seated across from you in case they're crazy.

    Chestnut dessert with matcha
    Susan G.

    A really unique experience! I came here for a special occasion with my boyfriend and was not disappointed. You share a meal with a small room of other people and all enjoy the food at the same time. The interior is simple but chic. The hospitality and service is amazing. The staff is so knowledgeable about the food and preparation. The food was also delicious. My favorites were the unagi and the chestnut dessert. We even got a menu at the end with some kind words. Overall, an entirely creative evening experience!

    Quinn G.

    I actually found out this place had a Mich star after I ate there. But it's not even remotely surprising. I think the most surprising part was the negative correlation between how unbelievable the food was and how snobby the staff was. They were extremely professional, but very sweet and caring. It just showed how much passion the entire place puts into every part of the experience. The food speaks for itself. You'll have to pay a premium, but if I had to sit down and think about it... probably the best meal I have ever had

    Joan S.

    Wow. What an experience. Usually, I don't find these high priced fine dining experiences worth it and am more often disappointed with such places. However, Tsukimi easily ranks as one of the top two meals I've ever had. Ever. We reserved one month in advance. When we entered the room, we were seated and our coats were hung up. I enjoyed every dish with the highlights bring the A5 Wagyu and the egg on egg in egg. We felt full and definitely had to make quite the effort to finish the desserts. I wasn't as big on the desserts but I really enjoyed the Granny Smith apple shaved ice. At the end of the night, we went home with the menus of what we had enjoyed over the course of the evening. This is an intimate and elevated experience with seatings of only 12 people at a time. The service was top notch. Super attentive and polite. I dropped a couple of things on accident and they are so on top of it, they already picked it up before I even could locate the item I dropped. The bathroom was amazing, just go. Odd to say but this was my favorite bathroom at a restaurant ever.

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    Great service + a really good tasting menu at a fair price point. It was so enjoyable that'd I'd go back when they update their menu!

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    Got their sushi to go and everything was amazing - great fresh fish and unique pairings.

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    Food is fusion at best. Not seasonal nor fresh ingredients. Very loud. Not chef's table set up, if that what you were looking for

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