ZipPicks Awards
Best Japanese in East Village
Best Restaurants for Special Occasions in East Village
Best Michelin Star Restaurants in East Village
Best Tasting Menus in East Village
Best Chef's Table Restaurants in East Village
Master Critic Review
Tsukimi
9.1
Intimate 12-seat kaiseki counter serving a seasonal tasting menu with modern technique and a quiet, speakeasy-like feel. Courses are precise and often playful, with pacing that makes the meal feel like a guided narrative. Best for a special-occasion splurge in the East Village.
Must-Try Dishes:
Seasonal kaiseki tasting menu, Sablefish with konbu butter, Wagyu course (changes seasonally)
Scores:
Value: 7.4
Service: 9.1
Consistency: 8.6
Food Quality: 9.4
Atmosphere: 8.7
Cultural Relevance: 8.2
What makes it special: A Michelin-recognized kaiseki tasting in a 12-seat counter format.
Who should go: Tasting-menu fans celebrating something big.
When to visit: Weeknight seatings for a calmer, more personal flow.
What to order: Full kaiseki menu; add sake pairing; never skip the rice course.
Insider tip: Snag early seatings midweek—easier reservations and more chef interaction.