Ikigai

Dinner begins with a welcome tea in the garden for the first course, before guests move inside to a 14-seat curved bar. Here, the boundary between kitchen and dining disappears as diners watch the chefs handle final preparations and explain each dish. The menu balances imported Japanese fish with produce sourced from local NYC farmer's markets. Despite the high-end execution, the atmosphere remains unpretentious and paced, offering a serene, theatrical meal focused on the ingredients and the kitchen's craft.