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400 years of Kaiseki meets modernity in NYC - Kawabun NYC, New York, NY

Kawabun NYC

4.6
4.6
79 Reviews
$50 and over
Japanese
A photo of Kawabun NYC restaurant

Kawabun NYC

4.6
$50 and over
Japanese
Midtown East

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 15 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
400 years of traditional Japanese Kaiseki meets modernity in New York City. Hailing from the original Kawabun Ryotei in Nagoya, Chef Yoshitaka Ito invites you to experience inspired Kaiseki A La Carte dishes. Kawabun NYC offers two dining rooms and bar seating with elevated drink offerings, extensive mock tails, seasonal specials, Japanese tea, house made desserts and an innovative design.

* For a lunch or dinner experience at our Kaiseki Chef's Counter, Kawachiya, please visit www.opentable.com/r/kawachiya-nyc-new-york

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Asian, Creative Japanese
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Tue–Sat 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (646) 370-3364
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Ito Yoshitaka

What 79 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Kawabun NYC transports you to Japan with its "exceptional" ambiance and authentic cuisine. The wagyu dishes are "absolutely divine," complemented by thoughtful service and a cozy setting. Despite some service delays, standout dishes like the exotic sake miso ice cream and refreshing yuzu sorbet make it a must-visit.

79 Reviews
  1. ai

    New York City

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful dishes and best service! Andrew was so hospitable!!
    Kawabun NYCResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for dining with us and for supporting us by taking the time to rate Kawabun 5-stars! We're very happy that it seems you had a positive overall experience and your kind words mean a lot to us. We look forward to your next visit, Happy Holidays!

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  2. Jean

    New York City

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall it was very good. Tasty menu (price reflected that too!). Overall I’d recommend ppl going - good date night place, nice ambience, cocktails tasty. Sometimes the food can be a bit dry though (the clay pot rice specifically. Or other dishes were ok - Wagyu beef was so tender!)
    Kawabun NYCResponded 4 days ago
    Thank you for dining with us and for supporting us by taking the time to rate Kawabun 5-stars! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our menu and found it tasty. We're always striving to provide a great experience for our guests, so your feedback about the clay pot rice is greatly appreciated and will be reviewed with the team. Thank you again and we hope to see you again soon, Happy Holidays!

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  3. Mina

    New York City

    33 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    The food was very disappointing and overpriced. Our waiter was nice and polite. That’s the only good thing about the restaurant. I wouldn’t recommend.

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  4. Yunwen

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food, great vibe, wonderful service!!!!!
    Kawabun NYCResponded on November 24, 2024
    Thank you for dining with us and for supporting us by taking the time to rate Kawabun 5-stars! We're very happy that you had a positive overall experience and that our staffs took good care of you. We look forward to your next visit!

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food, drinks and environment. Small plates type of menu where you get to try all kinds of amazing dishes. Service could have been a bit quicker, and it was expensive, though the price was to be expected for a meal of this caliber. Overall would recommend for a special occasion! Definitely get the wagyu
    Kawabun NYCResponded on November 24, 2024
    Thank you for dining with us and for supporting us by taking the time to rate and leave us a feedback. We're glad that you had an overall positive experience, but apologize that the service could've been quicker and the value did not meet your expectations. If you'd like to share more in detail of your experience, we'd greatly appreciate if you could directly email our Management team at info(at)kawabunnyc.com so that we may review them with the entire team to make improvements.

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  6. Denis

    New York City

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Very small portions, taste lacked umami. No value in this establishment.

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  7. Anne

    New York City

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place is a hidden jewel. Everything about it is special.
    Kawabun NYCResponded on November 18, 2024
    Thank you for dining with us and for supporting us by taking the time to rate Kawabun 5-stars. We're thrilled to hear that you consider us a hidden jewel and we look forward to your next visit!

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  8. Carlos

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely delicious would highly recommend to try the sushi here. Their drinks and deserts are outstanding as well! Will be coming back.
    Kawabun NYCResponded on November 11, 2024
    Thank you for dining with us and for supporting us by taking the time to rate Kawabun 5-stars! We're glad you had the full dining experience from drinks, sushi, to dessert and that you enjoyed everything! We look forward to your next visit to try something new, or to serve you your favorites :)

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  9. Melinda

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved it! Will definitely go back. The server was amazing and so patient explaining the dishes and they were all perfect to share between three people.
    Kawabun NYCResponded on November 11, 2024
    Thank you for dining with us and for supporting us by taking the time to rate Kawabun 5-stars! We're very happy that our Server took good care of you and that you shared with us your experience so that we may share with the team. We look forward to your next visit!

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  10. jaclyn

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We sat at the bar. Exceptional service, excellent food. Can’t wait to go back
    Kawabun NYCResponded on November 4, 2024
    Thank you for dining with us and for supporting us by taking the time to rate Kawabun 5-stars! We're very happy that you had a great experience at our bar seating. We look forward to your next visit!

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FAQs

Kawabun NYC is rated 4.6 stars by 79 OpenTable diners.

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A photo of Kawabun NYC restaurant

Kawabun NYC

4.6
$50 and over
Japanese
Midtown East

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 15 times today
Google Map for Kawabun NYC

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

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Midtown East
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Tue–Sat 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Asian, Creative Japanese
  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Executive Chef
    Ito Yoshitaka
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Gender Neutral Restroom, Wine
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