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Kappo Masa, New York, NY

Kappo Masa

4.5
4.5
631 Reviews
$50 and over
Japanese

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 14 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Innovative
Located at 976 Madison Avenue below the Gagosian Gallery. Kappo Masa is a collaboration between renown chef Masayoshi "Masa" Takayama and art dealer, Larry Gagosian. Kappo Masa offers a dining experience that is sophisticated yet relaxed, featuring fresh, modern Japanese cuisine.


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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Sushi
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (212) 906-7141
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Masayoshi Takayama known as "Masa"
  • Private party facilities
    Private room available upon request.
  • Neighbourhood
    Upper East Side
  • Cross Street
    76th Street
  • Parking details
    Public parking garage located at 35 E. 75th St. between Park & Madison Avenues.
  • Public transit
    6 train to 77th St
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Kappo Masa Omakase

    US$350.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Reserve a seat at the Kappo Masa counter for an Omakase featuring a menu highlighting seasonal Japanese flavors, curated by Michelin-star Chef Masa Takayama. Available only at the sushi counter for the entire party. Most dietary restrictions may be accommodated. *Omakase experience reservations are for counter seats only, and not transferable to table seating.*
    Kappo Masa Omakase photo

What 631 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 3.6Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Kappo Masa offers an upscale dining experience with "super creative food" and "amazing quality and flavor combinations." Guests rave about the "best sushi" and "incredible toro wasabi." While some note high prices and occasional service hiccups, the overall vibe is "always great," making it a memorable culinary destination.

631 Reviews
  1. sharon

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everyone is delicious and fresh Service is always very good

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  2. Jonathan

    New York City

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    I never write reviews and was extremely optimistic coming in for my wife’s birthday. I felt the ambiance was fantastic but found the food underwhelming, which made everything feel 30% overpriced. Very clean establishment. Maitre D took a photo of us at beginning of night. We felt welcomed. When we left tried to grab another and the maitre D walked away from us. Leaving us with an even more bitter taste. My wife enjoyed it more than I did, but won’t be going back even though it seemed like a ton of regulars.

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  3. DCDiners

    Los Angeles

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful - we are regulars but it never ceases to amaze

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  4. Elena

    New York City

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    There were interesting, original dishes that were delicious and beautifully presented. We enjoyed our dining experience very much.

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  5. michal

    New York City

    84 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    84 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food on the expensive side. Seating location can influence the overall experience:

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  6. Jeremy

    Charleston

    2 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    I’ve eaten here a dozen times and it’s always been good. This time was not. They served me several courses of hot food before the sushi. None were good. One of the courses it turns out was an extra. Maybe was $160 for two? No one told me. I was full by the end time the sushi arrived. Wasn’t great either. It included a chewy piece of cooked tuna that I think they described as a tuna tender. I won’t be back.

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  7. Tracy

    Jacksonville

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The very best sushi Japanese favorites and cuisine in the entire world!! Always come back again and again. Thank you for treating our family like yours. ❤️

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  8. erica

    New York City

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely outstanding! We sat at the counter and did a tasting menu which was phenomenal!

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  9. Mark

    Mobile

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Good quality and enjoyed the food and service. About 30-40% more expensive than I would have expected. Crowd was a bit pretentious and slightly off putting but that’s not the restaurants fault.

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  10. KimK

    Greater Boston

    27 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on October 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It’s Omekase . How can that be anything but amazing. Don’t eat before you go and don’t plan to eat anything the next day.

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FAQs

Kappo Masa offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 906-7141.

Kappo Masa is rated 4.5 stars by 631 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 14 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Kappo Masa

976 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10075

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    76th Street
  • Neighbourhood
    Upper East Side
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Sushi
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Public parking garage located at 35 E. 75th St. between Park & Madison Avenues.
  • Public transit
    6 train to 77th St
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Masayoshi Takayama known as "Masa"
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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