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Kawachiya NYC, New York, NY

Kawachiya NYC

5.0
5
14 Reviews
$50 and over
Japanese (Kaiseki)

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 2 times 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
    Japanese (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
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Yoshitaka Ito

Experiences

  • Dinner Omakase

    US$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.
    Dinner Omakase photo
  • Lunch Counter Omakase

    US$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.
    Lunch Counter Omakase photo

What 14 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

5.0
5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 5Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.8Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New York City

    Best Overall

  • New York City

    Best Food

  • New York City

    Best Service

  • New York City

    Best Ambience

  • New York City

    Best Value

  • New York City

    Good for special occasions

  • Manhattan

    Best Overall

  • Manhattan

    Best Food

  • Manhattan

    Best Service

  • Manhattan

    Best Ambience

  • 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
  1. Michael

    Portland

    243 reviews

    5.0

    243 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    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 on December 9, 2024
    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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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
7:00 p.m.
Booked 2 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Kawachiya NYC

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

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    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
    Japanese (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
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