Kaikagetsu NYC

4.4

18 Reviews

$50 and over

Japanese

Good for special occasions
Charming
Romantic

An intimate and unique Japanese fine dining experience that makes you forget you’re in the heart of LES.
With influence from the Hida region of Japan, KAIKAGETSU NYC specializes in the prized Hida Beef and offers Kaiseki- Japanese courses made of hot and cold dishes.
Courses change every month or sometimes more, depending on seasonal ingredients and chef’s discretion.
Reservations are not required but highly recommended. Gluten free and vegan courses are put on hold due to post-COVID staffing but please inquire to see what is possible. For those looking for a more elevated experience, ask about our Getsu course! These require reservations at least 7 days prior to dine date with $70 deposit.
A limited number of omakase (chef’s choice) a la carte set plate is now available each day - no reservations are required. This would be great to have a taste of Kaikagetsu with a drink. If you have children, please let us know beforehand! We may be able to do something special-

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Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Japanese, Japanese (Kaiseki), Japanese Speciality
Hours of Operation
Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(646) 590-3900
Website
http://www.kaikagetsunyc.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Atsushi Murayama
Catering
Catering services available. Please contact the restaurant directly by phone or email.<br />646-590-3900<br />dine@kaikagetsunyc.com
Private party facilities
Private room available for small groups up to 12 for seated, 20 for standing. Private events possible with special catering. Please email for details and questions.dine@kaikagetsunyc.com
Private party contact
Tomo: (646) 590-3900

Location
162 Orchard Street, New York, NY 10002
Neighbourhood
Lower East Side
Cross Street
Orchard st / Stanton
Parking details
None
Public transit
DELANCEY/ ESSEX ST : F, M, J, Z TRAINS
Additional
Beer, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 18 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.4

4.4 based on all time ratings

4.3Food
4.7Service
4.4Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

74 Reviews

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IsabelleS
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 14, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had such an amazing dinner at Kaikagetsu! Every detail of our experience from the sourcing of the ingredients, the preparation of the food, the dish ware selected for presentation, and the sake recommendations were incredibly thoughtful and well executed. As someone who used to work in fine dining, I was really impressed that our dinner did not just feel like a meal but an experience where the quality of the ingredients and sincerity of the hospitality really shined through. A huge hats off to the team! Thank you so much for a wonderful evening :) we will definitely be back
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 22, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I really enjoy the Okinawa tea and Hokkaido scallop offered by the restaurant. The ambiance is quiet, and the service is very attentive. However, there's definitely room for improvement. Since it is my first time having Kaiseki, I was expecting a more unique experience. Although other dishes are okay, I feel the Sukiyaki could have more vegetables to reduce the oiliness of the Wagyu and be cooked in front of the customer to enhance their experience. Lastly, the matcha ice cream lacks novelty for Kaiseki. I believe more delicately designed desserts could be offered, such as a crafted chestnut cake or peach shaved ice I have had in other restaurants before.
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Christina
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I love kaiseki - a Japanese multicourse meal centered around seasonal ingredients - and I'd been meaning to go here because I was drawn in by the photo of the tabletop konro. Kaikagetsu's specialty is Hida Beef, a very high quality wagyu beef, and they feature it with miso, in sukiyaki, and in sushi. The beef is amazing - the best 9 pieces of beef you'll ever have. But I also recommend Kaikagetsu for the service. They put a lot of attention and care into their food and treat guests well. It is model Japanese hospitality: omotenashi. The plates are whisked away as soon as you're finished, your place setting is wiped and a new dish arrives. I wanted the traditional sukiyaki accompaniment of an egg and they whipped it up. I started coughing and they refilled my cup with Okinawan herbal tea. Kaikagetsu is a special place and wonderful experience!
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Lwwt
New York City
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on October 30, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Awesome place Good food Good service e Quiet Authentic
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Tommy
New York City
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We have come for my wife's birthday on four or five occasions now. We are glad to support the business and appreciate the level of service received on each visit. The cost (what with inflation etc) is becoming onerous but one feels more value could be received as the menu is not too unchanged from when it cost (~90 4 years or so back) pp vs now (+~170) and there is less food each time. We recognized certain sakes as not really deserving of being charged +50 etc for a carafe. Noted that a simple gin cocktail could not be made although it was on the menu and there appeared to be a bartender present. This is an industry wide phenomneon and has as much to do with the lack of commercial lease ceilings in NYC as any one restaurant. 7.5/10.
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OpenTable Diner
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 23, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We really enjoyed the time, could feel like I was in Japan. They are amazing as always.
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PeterY
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 10, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Had their set menu plan which was seven courses. Although each course looked small mainly due to the plating, the food was more than enough to fill you up. High quality meat and seafood satisfied the appetite. Service was all done by 1 waiter who was attentive and methodical in every step. From serving to cleaning, it was done in a very classy manner. The ambiance is a little dark as the lighting almost made my sleepy with all the food but it had a good vibe. $ 170 per person is well worth the price.
Kaikagetsu NYCResponded on September 24, 2023
Dear Peter. Thank you kindly for the detailed review. We took note on the lighting and have adjusted some things- we hope the new setting will be better. Thank you again and we hope to see you again soon!
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OpenTable Diner
New York City
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 8, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
It’s good spot but I’m not sure what I go back these, it’s not worth
Kaikagetsu NYCResponded on September 23, 2023
Thank you for dining with us and for the comment. Please let us know where you felt the worth was not up to par. We are always looking to better our services so your advice will be most appreciated.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on September 6, 2023
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 1
Food was nothing to remember, but definitely felt over priced. The beef dishes were disappointing. Also, AC wasn’t working that evening, it was almost too hot to eat. The restaurant had 2 small portable units, but would have been nice to know ahead of time & allow us to rebook instead. Only 2 other tables here that night, vibe inside wasn’t the best either.
Kaikagetsu NYCResponded on September 23, 2023
Thank you for dining with us and for the feedback. We are truly sorry for the inconvenience. Our AC unit is temperamental and when we know beforehand, we do try to notify our customers prior to their visit, but sometimes the unit suddenly changes its mind. We apologize again for the discomfort. If you can please elaborate on the disappointing beef dishes and vibe it would be most helpful. We would love to take notes and see how we can make the experience better. Kindly please advise here or to our email - Thank you very much again.
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Tina
Greater Boston
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 2, 2023
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 1
Food is horrible, no any dish is tasty, but service is good
Kaikagetsu NYCResponded on September 24, 2023
Dear Tina. We are very sorry to hear your feedback. We see you added the tag for child friendly, and the only party with a child that night had completely finished their meals and happily mentioned they would come again, so we believe this is not your party. As we don’t know your full name, if you can please advise the reservation name and if there were any specific dishes that were not to your liking, it will help us greatly- either here or if you can email us. We are very sorry you did not have a pleasant experience. Thank you for acknowledging our service. We appreciate your time, and we hope you can give us another try in the future.
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Kaikagetsu NYC is rated 4.4 stars by 18 OpenTable diners.

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

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

162 Orchard Street, New York, NY 10002

Additional information

Cross Street
Orchard st / Stanton
Neighbourhood
Lower East Side
Hours of Operation
Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Japanese, Japanese (Kaiseki), Japanese Speciality
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
None
Public transit
DELANCEY/ ESSEX ST : F, M, J, Z TRAINS
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Atsushi Murayama
Additional
Beer, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.kaikagetsunyc.com/
Phone number
(646) 590-3900
Catering
Catering services available. Please contact the restaurant directly by phone or email.<br />646-590-3900<br />dine@kaikagetsunyc.com
Private party facilities
Private room available for small groups up to 12 for seated, 20 for standing. Private events possible with special catering. Please email for details and questions.dine@kaikagetsunyc.com
Private party contact
Tomo: (646) 590-3900

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Menu

Appetizer

Assorted Seasonal Appetizers

Tsukuri

Assorted Fresh Fish

Steamed

Bamboo Shoot Seaweed Salmon Roe Chawanmushi

Shokuji

Hida Beef Nigiri Sushi Unagi Arima Hako Sushi

Dessert

Dessert of the Day

Grilled

Hida Beef Hoba Yaki

Daimono

Hida Beef Sukiyaki

What 18 people are saying

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