Kawachiya NYC

5.0

14 Reviews

$50 and over

Kaiseki

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2 people

Dec 11, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 1 time today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Good for business meals
Charming

The Kawachiya room by Kawabun NYC is a premium dining experience featuring seasonal menus offered in a lunch format and a full tasting menu for dinner at our Chef's counter. We feature techniques and recipes spanning four hundred years with an eye towards innovating for New York. Located near Bryant Park and the Chrysler building in Murray Hill, Kawachiya is a hidden gem conveniently located close to Grand Central Terminal.

Chef Ito Yoshitaka has been practicing his craft at the legendary Kawabun Ryotei in Nagoya, Japan since his youth. Hailing from a family of Washoku chefs, he applies his dedication and skills to bring a highly selective seasonal offering to New York to launch the first expansion of Kawabun since its founding in the early 1600s.

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Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Kaiseki, Creative Japanese, Japanese Speciality
Hours of operation
Lunch Wed–Sat 12:30 pm–2:30 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(646) 370-3364
Website
http://www.kawabunnyc.com/
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Yoshitaka Ito

Location
125 E 39th St, New York, NY 10016-0960
Neighborhood
Murray Hill
Parking details
None
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Wine

Experiences

Dinner Omakase
$250.00 per person
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
Our Kaiseki Omakase is curated by Chef Ito Yoshitaka, who prepares and serves seasonal courses directly in front of you at our counter. He is steeped in the finest traditions of Japan, with his father and mother both professionally practicing Washoku cooking in Kyoto and Nagoya. We are honored to bring over four hundred years of techniques, experience and hospitality to New York through our tasting menu. Be delighted and surprised by the changes brought month to month of fresh dishes and ingredients as the year progresses.
Lunch Counter Omakase
$120.00 per person
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
Our Kaiseki Omakase is curated by Chef Ito Yoshitaka, who prepares and serves seasonal courses directly in front of you at our counter. He is steeped in the finest traditions of Japan, with his father and mother both professionally practicing Washoku cooking in Kyoto and Nagoya. We are honored to bring over four hundred years of techniques, experience and hospitality to New York through our tasting menu. Be delighted and surprised by the changes brought month to month of fresh dishes and ingredients as the year progresses.

What 14 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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5.0

5 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
5Service
4.9Ambience
4.9Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

New York City
Best Overall
New York City
Best Food
New York City
Best Service
New York City
Best Ambiance
New York City
Best Value
New York City
Good for special occasions
Manhattan
Best Overall
Manhattan
Best Food
Manhattan
Best Service
Manhattan
Best Ambiance
Manhattan
Best Value
Manhattan
Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Kawachiya NYC is a "hidden gem" in Murray Hill, offering "excellent food and exceptional service." Guests rave about the memorable experiences crafted by Chef Ito, Reiko, and Su. With standout kaiseki and a delightful matcha drink, it's a top-tier choice for Japanese cuisine enthusiasts. Highly recommended for its "worthwhile experience."

14 Reviews

M
Michael
Portland
243 reviews
5.0
243 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a wonderful place. My spouse and I had the omakase experience and it was a feast for all the senses. From the moment we walked in, the service was impeccable. The preparation and plating in front of us was truly a one of a kind event. Every plate was excellent and unique.
Kawachiya NYCResponded 2 days ago
Thank you so much for your kind words and supporting us with a 5-star review! We're thrilled to hear that you and your spouse enjoyed the omakase experience. It's wonderful to know that our service and plating impressed you so much, your kind words truly mean a lot to our team. Our omakase menu changes seasonally, so we look forward to welcoming you back to try our future courses. Happy Holidays!
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Clifford
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always excellent food and service. Thank you again!
Kawachiya NYCResponded on October 28, 2024
Thank you for dining with us and for supporting us by taking the time to leave a 5-star review! We're very happy to know that you had a positive experience in both the food and service. We look forward to your next visit!
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Yan
Tokyo
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
In my opinion, it is one of the top tier Japanese resturant in NY and I've already been there twice. The noodles and the beef were my favorite dishes. I'll try dinner next time.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I had a special dinner course collaborated with Chef Atsushi Okawara from Den Miami Beach and enjoyed beautiful Japanese Kaiseki and Sushi with sake pairings. It was great to see chefs diligent works at the counter, and there were great quality ingredients from Japan. I also tasted several unique seasonings which chefs innovated in the U.S., so it must be a new experience for the people who love Japanese food.
Kawachiya NYCResponded on October 21, 2024
Thank you for dining with us and for supporting us by taking the time to leave a 5-star review! We're very happy to know that you had a positive experience for our special collaboration evening with Chef Okawara. We look forward to your next visit!
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Daniel
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic kaiseki paired with fantastic service. A hidden gem in the heart of Murray Hill.
Kawachiya NYCResponded on October 21, 2024
Thank you for dining with us and for supporting us by taking the time to write a 5-star review, we're very happy that you had a "fantastic" dining experience! Our omakase menu changes seasonally, so we look forward to welcoming you back to try our future courses. On behalf of Chef Mishina and the team, thank you again and look forward to your next visit!
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Clifford
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and hospitality. Enjoyed the experience. Thank you!
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OpenTable Diner
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and exceptional service, a very worthwhile experience. Highly recommended.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food and overall experience is wonderful. Some music will be better. The welcome process can be improved by giving the guests a welcome drink instead of waiting in the first floor standing.
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SusanLi
London
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on August 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It’s always great going back. Will definitely become a regular.
Kawachiya NYCResponded on September 2, 2024
Thank you for dining with us multiple times and for taking the time to review Kawachiya at this time! We're very happy that you've had a positive overall experience so far. We will look forward to welcoming you back and strive to meet your expectations in food and service.
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OpenTable Diner
New York City
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on July 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Chef Ito, Reiko and Su made it a truly memorable experience! Looking forward to my return!
Kawachiya NYCResponded on July 15, 2024
Thank you for dining with us and for taking the time to review Kawachiya. We're very happy to know that our team were able to offer you a memorable dining experience and we look forward to creating many more! Our menu is seasonal so we hope that you will be back very soon to try our next course menu, as well as our a la carte options offered at Kawabun. Thank you!
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FAQs

Kawachiya NYC is rated 5 stars by 14 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 11, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 1 time today

Experiences are available.

125 E 39th St, New York, NY 10016-0960

Additional information

Neighborhood
Murray Hill
Hours of operation
Lunch Wed–Sat 12:30 pm–2:30 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Kaiseki, Creative Japanese, Japanese Speciality
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Executive chef
Yoshitaka Ito
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Wine

Website
http://www.kawabunnyc.com/
Phone number
(646) 370-3364

Kawachiya NYC

Make a reservation

Additional information

Experiences

Dinner Omakase

Lunch Counter Omakase

Menu

What 14 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

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