New York Restaurants Compared by Cuisine and Setting

Compare fusion dishes, omakase, and continental classics at four Manhattan restaurants with distinctly different dining rooms.

Compare the dining rooms.
Manhatto
4.9 (1,617)
Mon – Thu, Sun, 12:00 – 15:00, 17:00 – 22:00; Fri – Sat, 12:00 – 15:00, 17:00 – 23:00
783 9th Ave

Japanese and Italian flavors meet in a modern dining room with booth seating and a wraparound bar. Uni pasta and A5 Wagyu toast reflect the fusion approach. The space accommodates intimate dates and larger gatherings, though peak dinner hours can bring a louder room.

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Hanaya Omakase
4.9 (236)
Tue – Thu, 17:00 – 22:00; Fri – Sat, 14:00 – 22:30; Sun, 14:00 – 22:00
630 9th Ave

An intimate setting frames a 13 course omakase with fresh sushi and inventive touches such as torched scallop and truffle butter. Special nigiri and hand rolls are also available a la carte. Attentive service, high quality ingredients, and a cozy, upbeat room distinguish the experience.

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The Russian Tea Room
3.9 (1,890)
Mon – Fri, 11:30 – 23:00; Sat – Sun, 11:00 – 23:00
150 W 57th St

Scarlet booths, gold trim, and chandeliers create a theatrical dining room beside Carnegie Hall. Continental classics and tea service anchor the menu, with borscht and beef Stroganoff among the choices. Green walls display Russian and European artwork across an interior combining art deco styling with ornate details.

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Sushi Yasaka
4.6 (2,020)
Mon, Sun, 12:00 – 14:45, 17:15 – 19:45; Tue – Thu, 12:00 – 14:45, 17:15 – 20:00; Fri – Sat, 12:00 – 14:45, 17:15 – 20:15
251 West 72nd Street

Fresh, generously sliced sushi and lunch trays define this bustling dining room. Miyabi and Chirashi lunch specials are available on weekends as well as weekdays. Omakase is served at tables rather than at a sushi counter, an important distinction when comparing the dining experience.

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