Masa - New York - 27

10 Columbus Circle, 401 New York 10019.

Tel +1 (212) 823-9808.

www.masanyc.com

Masa is a gourmet Japanese and sushi restaurant in New York City's Time Warner Center. The restaurant was opened by Chef Masa Takayama in 2004 and is considered one of the most expensive restaurants in the world. The menu is Omakase only and a dinner costs $400 per person, not including tip, tax or drinks.[1] There is only one seating each for dinner and lunch. Reservations for the 26 available seats are taken three weeks in advance.[2] Chef Masa prepares the menu himself, often including seasonal ingredients. He uses many exotic ingredients, such as truffles and Kobe beef. Most of the fish is flown in from Japan. Chef Masa can be seen working behind the bar and will sometimes serve the food as well.[3] While there is no menu to order from, Chef Masa does keep a record of what he has served to his customers and what their reactions were.
Masa has been named as one of New York's Top 50 by Travel + Leisure[4]. Forbes named Masa as the Most Expensive Restaurant In The U.S. for 2005 and 2006[5] as well as The World's Most Expensive Sushi in 2007.[6]
Located next door to the restaurant is Bar Masa, a less expensive and more accessible restaurant containing much of the same food found at Masa.

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