Odo remains the best kaiseki meal for me in NYC at a cut above all other kaiseki here. Contrary to other fine dining restuarants, I found Odo to focus on beautifully presented, crafted and precise dishes highlighting the flavors or each ingredient while balancing them. NYC kaiseki is expensive - overall I find prices on a similar level and so far Odo has been the best value. Staff were all very kind and attentive w/ Chef odo greeting guests though otherwise not too interactive. The ambiance felt quiet and respectful though found it easy to talk to other diners. Highlights were the wagyu with truffle and yolk - just perfect blend of textures, richness, and flavor and I appreciated the separation of ingredients, requiring mixing by the diner but allowing to do as much as you please. The corn, tomato, and fish dish had variable flavors and textures that was a fun dish to go around - starting with fish, switching to corn and vegetables, back to fish. Sashimi included tuna with unreal umami. Dessert was a sorbet that was so sweet balanced by whipped cream and preceded by a very nice palate cleanser. The wine pairing was spot on with each pour enhancing the dish. Odo remains my favorite kaiseki in NYC with a solid value, including for lunch and will definitely return! read more

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Came here for to try their lunch on a weekday. It is a very intimate, counter kaiseki 5 course lunch that's $150 per person. As soon as we walked in, we were greeted by the friendly hostess who brought us to the dining area, which is separate from the bar area in the front of the restaurant. We started out strong with crab chawanmushi perfectly executed. The egg was silky smooth, umami, packed with crab meat and the caviar added a touch of pop in texture. I also appreciated the hint of floral from the lily petal. The second course was a fish in a clear broth. Although the fish was tender and flavorful, I felt the broth was a little too bland, almost water-like. The small bites of seasonal harvest were beautifully presented - almost too pretty to eat. I enjoyed every little bite but the only thing I thought was weird was they had recommended to take one bite of the grilled fish first as it was just freshly made (which I agree), but then I was told to start eating the strawberry with tofu sauce next which I would have liked eat my savory items before the sweets. The next course was their seasonal chirashi and wagu soba noodles. I enjoyed both of them very much as I thought the fishes in the chirashi were very fresh and toro literally melted in my mouth. I also really liked the shiso leaf that made the dish refreshing and helped elevate the flavors of the fishes. The soba was also refreshing, noodles were just the right consistency and the wagu were smooth and flavorful. This course gave just the right amount or carbs to satisfy my hunger. The last course was a surprise as most kaiseki's dessert course normally just gives you a fruit or mochi. So I was pleasantly surprised that we were presented with something other than fruit and tea. The milk ice cream was smooth and creamy and I particularly liked the chestnut biscuit. The dish was well balanced in terms of flavors and textures. Overall, for $150 pp, it is quite reasonable given Odo is a 2 Michelin star restaurant and the price to dine in nyc has gotten a little out of control over the past years. So in comparison, this price is acceptable. I enjoyed most of the courses and felt there was a nice progression to the meal. My only complaint is that because it is a 2 Michelin starred restaurant, I had expected more in terms of plating and presentation. In my clear broth and fish dish, the scallions in my bowl were actually scattered all over the place (instead of nicely put in a pile as shown in the photo - I had taken my friend's bowl instead just because it looked nicer). The chestnut biscuit in my dessert course was also broken off. I feel at this caliber, the broken off pieces should not have been used at all. However, these are minor complaints and I would definitely return to try out their dinner menu. read more

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I took my friend here for the lunch kaiseki for her birthday. It's reasonably priced compared to other Michelin star restaurants ($150 for 6 courses). The inside is quite small. The front is the more casual seating for their dessert tasting, and the back room is a quieter space for the kaiseki. You can tell that there was a lot of thought put into these dishes; everything felt very intentional. My favorite was actually the first course: deep fried tofu with truffles and caviar. I've never had a tofu like this before. The sauce that it was in tasted amazing, and it just felt so decadent with the huge shavings of truffle and caviar. All of the little bites of the hassun course were really fun to try too. The only complaint I have is that in the winter, I much prefer hot noodles vs the cold soba noodles that we got. Everything was delicious though, and they also gave us a complimentary dessert for my friend's birthday! read more

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I went to both a dessert tasting and a 5 course lunch. I didn't think the dessert tasting was that worth it since the pastries could more or less be finished in 1 bite each and you only get 4 of them with 2 drinks. Quality wise they were great and made well, but super small. I liked the first 2 most which were the rose cake and the choux. The choux was definitely the best ive had even though it was only 1 bite maybe 2..., but it was smooth and creamy, but just sweet enough for it to be a well rounded dessert. Unless you really like dessert, I'm not sure they can justify $80 for those 4 little pastries. The lunch was much better, I actually enjoyed the first course with the osetra caviar/uni and the last course which was their milk ice cream. Their ice cream dessert was outstanding, each component balanced out texture and flavor, particularly the jam and the puff pastry on the bottom. All 5 courses were well executed and had quite a bit of prep besides the sushi. I did enjoy the chutoro which in many other cheaper spots could have almost been an otoro, super high quality. As far as lunch, it was pretty special, but not as substantial as I was hoping for $150 per person. I might go back for dinner just to see what they prepare. read more

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Odo is a Kaiseki resturant focusing on traditional flavors. Service was fine and nothing to really right home about. They eventually sat us our seats and they told us what was in the dish. As for the food it was pretty okay. I wouldn't say anything was bad but nothing was particularly good either. One of the weirdest dishes was a caviar, persimmon and peanut dish. The dish was completely drowned out by the peanuts and just tasted like pure peanuts. Huge waste of caviar. For the price of this restaurant I certainly can't recommend it. read more

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If I could, I would come eat here every weekend... They serve only the freshest ingredients and every single detail is well thought out. Execution and delivery is perfect. I love the minimal decor and open kitchen that operates with no mistakes. Truly one of the best meals around nyc. My husband also got the sake pairing ($180 additional) but he said it was well-worth the cost. My favorite dish had to be the fish broth with eggplant! Surprisingly full of flavor even though it looked very bland, there was depth in flavor. My second favorite is the wagyu sukiyaki because who doesnt love wagyu sukiyaki with black truffle egg dip!!! This place is truly a must-experience traditional japanese kaiseki meal. read more

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Food was good and service was good with one exception. The restaurant allowed an influencer to continuously record herself eating as well as repeatedly turn her camera to capture other patrons on video. She used a wide angle lens which meant sitting next to her half of my face was recorded without permission. We had to ask restaurant to interfere twice before they said something. Even after that, she continued to record herself using a wide angle lens. Seating was quite intimate - only 12 at the bar and I had to scoot my chair away as much as possible to avoid being recorded. It really ruined the ambiance of a quiet celebration of a special occasion with a loved one. Management: please be proactive protecting others patrons' privacy, as is the cultural norm with fine dining establishments. Influencer lady: please give other people the courtesy of not having to worry about being put on YouTube or TikTok without permission. I look forward to a more improved dining experience from a Michelin two star place. read more

We had a wonderful anniversary lunch at Odo before catching a train back out of New York. It was hard to find the restaurant when we first arrived as there was no sign, but once we made it inside, it was a lovely experience. The staff were very professional and each dish was presented and explained very well. The sake flight was also a nice add-on to the experience. They also were able to accommodate a pescatarian diet. The only downside was the difficulty figuring out where exactly the entrance was and some confusion on whether reservations were available since they have two systems and only offer dinner reservations on Tock while lunch is on OpenTable. read more

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We dined in October, but Odo's menu evolves frequently, so consider this just a peak of their fall. We started with a silky chawanmushi topped with gingko nuts, matsutake mushrooms, yuzu, and caviar. Loved the contrast of textures, with just the right amount of citrus and brine to wake up the appetite. The otsukuri or sashimi course was a standout Starting from the right: kanpachi, kinmedai, shima aji, and the most buttery bite of chutoro ever. Paired beautifully with freshly grated wasabi, which had this unexpected fruity undertone. Each course built on the last. Kabocha squash soup with lotus root mochi, followed by saba sushi served alongside a crab and cucumber salad. Then came yakimono--barracuda marinated in yuzu and grilled over charcoal. The heaviest course was the takiawase, an ultra-rich truffle broth with slices of A5 wagyu tenderloin. So indulgent it was borderline overwhelming but the peppery flavors helped balance it out. To end the savory portion, a delicious gohan topped with baby anchovies, ikura, and mackerel. With seconds, of course. Was not expecting dessert to be this good (kaiseki usually ends with something simple like fruit). They reimagined apple pie and served the most delicious green apple ice cream ever refreshing, crisp, and the perfect intro to hibernation szn. kaiseki ryori $265* 가이세키를 스시 오마카세보다 더 좋아하는 사람으로서, 매년 꼭 가을에 한 번은 찾는다. 뉴욕에 가이세키집이 다섯 곳 정도 있지만, 투스타는 Odo가 유일하다 전체적으로 과하지 않고, 제철 재료를 담백하게 살린 코스를 즐길 수 있음. 좋은 일식이 그렇듯 강렬한 임팩트보다는, 속이 편안해지는 단정함과 재료 본연의 맛을 끓어올리는 정교한 기술이 인상적이다. 8석뿐인 프라이빗한 공간과 먹는거에 집중할수 있는 차분한 분위기를 좋아한다면 추천! read more

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I had the chance to visit Odo for their lunch kaiseki. It was an intimate seating with a total of three guests. The visit begins in a bar (home to Hall, another offering by the same team) where you're guided through a sliding door in the back of the restaurant to the chef's counter. The atmosphere inside is simple, yet stuffy due to the silence in the space. Service was great, as expected of a restaurant of this caliber. Food: Note: Odo doesn't have a standard menu -- the hostess let me know that the menu changes often and that if I visited again in a week or two the menu would be different. Sakizuke (fried usuidofu, osetra caviar. uni, hanaho) - 8.5 - A tofu-like dish created without soy, served in a warm, flavorful broth. The usuidofu was a bit gooey texturally, but hit solid notes flavor-wise. Owan (shiromiso jitate, kanpachi, kyoto carrot, asparagus, yuzu peel) - 8 - White miso soup based course. The kanpachi nestled i the broth had a wonderful char to it, but the soup itself, while pleasant, did not feel particularly unique. Hassun - Seasonal ingredient platter Fish (tachiuo yuanyaki) - 6.5 - Tender with a nice sauce brushed on top. Didn't feel particularly special. Tempura (kogomi) - 6 - Not a big fan. Lightly fried and a bit bitter. Squid (hotaruika) - 8 - Smoked and served cold. Interesting bite unlike anything I've tried. Brussel Sprouts (w/ sakuraebi oshitashi) - 5 - Didn't particularly like this. The sprout itself was apparently bathed in dashi, but it ended up not carrying any flavor. Oshikuji - Main savory courses Chirashi - 9 - Delicious fresh fish with lovely salty bursts from the ikura. Soba - 8.5 - Served chilled. A large portion of freshly house-made soba noodles accompanied by tender wagyu. Kanmi (milk ice cream, matcha granita, puff pastry, sakura meringue) - 9 - The milk ice cream was surprisingly tasty and came with a delicious, light meringue. The hostess let me know that this was one of their most well received dessert courses. Yuzu Berry Mocktail - 8.5 - Light, sweet and refreshing. Very solid drink. read more

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Odo was everything I needed and more on this rainy fall afternoon. I opted in for the lunch tasting and it was absolutely incredible. Ambiance/service was also super peaceful and the chefs communicated simply with nods. Sakizuke: elevated agedashi tofu, so warm and comforting! Owan: the soup was light yet flavorful. There's a common theme that they do fish well here, and the sea bream in this soup was just so tender. Hassun: I LOVED this one -- a cute little snack plate with a variety of seasonal ingredients etc. It makes me happy when chefs play a bit with their cooking, and it's clear through this dish that they do at odo despite the upscale setting. Oshokuji: the chirashi was delicious, but any chirashi is delicious to me. On the other hand, I don't typically go for soba, but the noodles were insane and the Wagyu was an excellent meat choice. Kanmi: dessert of my dreams, checked every box. Homemade raspberry ice cream with chestnut paste and shavings. Paired with a smooth cup of hojicha. Perfect! read more

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What an incredible dining experience at odo. Service was very buttoned up and professional. This may have been the most perfectly paced experience I've ever had for both Kaiseki specifically AND overall tasting menu experiences. All of the dishes were creative, flavorful, and fresh. They all hit the spot. I got the "elevated sake pairing" with my experience and it enhanced the meal so much. All of the sakes were absolutely delicious and perfectly complemented the courses they were served with. Price was extremely fair also for the quality of the food and the experience. Ambiance is awesome inside here. This is a must try if you're in NYC. read more

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I didn't love it, and for two stars I think it missed a few marks. I think it's a great meal on the traditional side, but it didn't have the "yum" factor for me. -- I walked past the entrance three times before I found the place. You have to enter through the sister bar and then go into the back area where the restaurant is located. -- The host that checked us in wasn't super friendly. For two stars I expected better service. -- The food was very simple, light, and allowed the ingredients to shine through. I can appreciate that everything was incredibly fresh and meticulously arranged. None of the dishes had the "wow" factor for me though. The set box presentation was my favorite. -- The person handing us the dishes was extremely friendly and the highlight of the meal. He did a great job explaining each dish. -- The dining room is very intimate, with only a handful of seats around the chefs. What shocked me was that the entire meal was eaten in silence. There was no background music and none of the chefs or staff talked besides the person handing us our dishes and handling drinks. I think a disclosure on the website when booking a reservation would be helpful because I probably wouldn't have booked a meal here if I had known this ahead of time. I felt uncomfortable engaging in a quiet conversation with my party and felt like I couldn't talk. -- I ate almost every bite, yet I left still a little hungry. I have never left a tasting menu hungry before. -- One member of my party had a dietary restriction and Odo was extremely accommodating. They even swapped out a few of the seafood items for something else she would prefer. -- The spring broth was very refreshing. The homemade soba and chirashi had the most substance for the meal. The homemade soba was actually an insane dish -- there was a lot of flavor in that one while still being quite light. The set box presentation was beautiful. read more

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Came here for lunch with my wife. Chef odo was there watching like a hawk over his operations. The ambiance was clean, sharp, stylish and intentional to create an experience. Staff was professional and attentive. The food was fantastic. The dishes were beautiful and the tastes were excellent. The flavors are perfectly balanced - something one could easily enjoy as a meal for every day if they were lucky enough. We look forward to returning to trying dinner. read more

This was our first time at Odo; we just happened to stumble on this restaurant while in mid-town. We were not aware that reservations is needed to be seated. However, the Matre'D did his best to accomodate. It was surely a wonderful experiencing the delicacies Odo has to offer. We would surely revisit Odo when in mid-town Manhattan again. read more

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Booked what we thought was the kaiseki chef's counter. Arrived to find it was actually a lounge reservation -- no full kaiseki menu, small back room, family-style seating with strangers. The hostess admitted this mix-up happens constantly. Staff then tried to rebook us but asked to photograph our credit card, which we refused. After 10+ minutes of being told to use Tock (where the slot wasn't available), they finally just used an iPhone to book it -- something they could have done from the start. Confirmation received. The next day, they cancelled our Saturday reservation due to their own error and offered no solutions. Poor systems, poor judgment on the credit card ask, and zero accountability when things went wrong. Plenty of better options in NYC for a special occasion. read more

We originally were looking to dine at the Gallery by Odo right next door but decided to the OG restaurant first. We were able to walk-in for a noon seating for two, and they opened up the dining area (a separate room from the bar counter) and sat us there. It was a little difficult to find at first--while the Gallery is labeled, the Odo is sorta like a speakeasy where you walk through a bar (I'm not sure if it's opened during the evening but at noon on Sunday it's closed) to get to. We honestly didn't mind the dining area since it seemed like a private dining area for just me and my husband since no one else was at the table next to us. It's a set 6 course menu (including dessert), Kaiseki style. The room we sat in was decorated simply but tastefully. We had fresh spring greens topped with uni and caviar, broth with white asparagus, fish, and spring onion, a small bites dish of fried shishito pepper, salmon, squid, and baby calamari, a chirashi bowl with tuna and ikura, and a bowl of soba noodles with wagyu. The dessert was milk flavored ice cream topped with a fruit puree, meringue and paired with a white bean egg roll. The entire meal was pretty light and used more food of higher quality to make it flavorful rather than using a bunch of spices and condiments. The only thing I was surprised by was how expensive it was ($150 per person for lunch) for the 6 courses (including dessert). It also probably didn't help that we weren't able to sit at the bar counter to watch how the chefs were preparing and plating the food. Tl;dr it was a good first experience, but I'm not sure if I would spend the money to come back. read more

Food: 5 Decor: 4 Service: 4 Came here for lunch. Overall, a great meal and would definitely come visit again. 2 Michelin stars in 2023. The entire Kaiseki was delicious and consisted of Soba Noodle, Chutoro, Ikura, Charcoal Grilled Duck, Lotus Root Tofu, Shima Aji, Chawanmushi, Anago, Tan Tan Noodle, Sea urchin, and some others. My favorite was probably the uni opening dish and the noodle with Wagyu rice set. Abridged Lunch Kaiseki is $145 per guest. Service was very good although they forgot about a wasabi preference and quickly corrected. read more

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The two appetizers including the uni was the highlight of the meal. Sweet and fresh. However, the grill wagyu meatball was burnt, resulting in an unpleasant charcoal flavor, such as waste of the wagyu tempura style fish was also pretty mid. The A5 wagyu w/ black truffle was amazing though. The crab rice and the finishing yuzu sorbet are delicious too. Complicate experience. Overall good but need to be more careful to compete with other fine dining in NYC read more

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The Kaiseki experience at Odo is an epiphany! From the cozy ambiance of the dining counter, the hospitable service of the host Brian with his meticulous presentation of each dish and their respective ingredients, and Odo San's carefully curated seasonal offerings which showed zen like balance and each expressed elements to please the sense of sight, smell and taste, this is a culinary adventure not to be missed! read more

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SO and I visited Odo last week to celebrate her birthday and were pleased with the results. The eclectic tasting menu comprised of sashimi, soup, soba, grilled and fried items. They offer a nice selection of sparkling wines and sakes...we enjoyed the Dassai Blue. The establishment was clean and the service was prompt and professional. A bit pricey, but definitely a nice spot for a special occasion. read more

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TLDR: Favorite Kaiseki but easily top 5 fine dining in NYC, period. If you're looking for that special splurge meal and you like Japanese cuisine - you've found the right one. Odo has went straight to the top of my splurge list. Chef Hiroki Odo puts together a kaiseki menu that will wow you, regardless of how many fancy meals you've had. I've been twice now but both times were insane, the last one I might have liked even better. What I love is that even though both visits were not too far apart, there was really no overlap in the meal. Kaiseki focuses on the seasonality of ingredients and that means the menu changes with what the chef decides to showcase Our first visit was a crab-centric meal which was part of multiple dishes. Grilled crab, crab with the innards, an insane tonkatsu, wagyu shabu shabu and crab claypot rice. Our second visit was not as crab-forward but it was equally enjoyable. My takeaways from that evening were the spiny lobster fritter, soba with dried anchovies/caviar and the smoked trout rice pot. One thing I love about kaiseki is if you're still hungry - you can always refill on the rice. No more tastings without enough food! This is one of those places where I am itching to visit again. Everything is top notch from the food, beverage program, service, etc. Even if they were not the holder of two Michelin stars - I'd still come here. Odo, is excellence. read more

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A delicious 2 star Michelin experience with a wonderful dark, rich atmosphere and pairings of great flavors. Everything tasted organic with earthy tones. If you're a fan of Japanese food (cooked), you will love Odo read more

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My favorite kaiseki in NYC! Instantly transported to Japan whenever I'm here. Chef Odo and Bryan are the best and always make me feel so welcome. I come here regularly and have an amazing time each time. Highly recommend this spot for a special occasion, date night, family meals -- anything where you want to impress. The odo lounge and gallery are also amazing and worth a visit. Amazing seasonal ingredients from Japan and food is always so fresh, tasty, and memorable. This is actually the #1 kaiseki GEM in NYC -- reminds me of amazing meals I've had in Japan. Consistent delicious food you definitely should come! read more

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在网上看到推荐预定的，到了餐厅很失望，作为餐厅环境感觉太龌龊，小而脏，但因为预定时提前预付了全部费用，也只能试试。全部5道菜，非常小的量居然有二道吃不下去，廉价食材，味道也有些杂乱，吃不出原本食材的鲜味，只是做作样子而已，最后的汤荞麦面很咸吃不下去。我们绝对不会再去上当了！ Food was not fresh made. Only put on the plates in front of the guests. We do not pay $150 per to eat left over food. Still hungry leaving the place. read more

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One of my favorite restaurants in NYC! The ambiance is peaceful and quiet so it's easy to talk. The staff are very friendly and will chat with you as well. The setting is very intimated-- they have an open kitchen concept and the setup feels like you have a private chef cooking for you! It was interesting to see their process. The entire kaiseki meal was absolutely delicious. I've dined with them 5 times and each time was a memorable experience. I celebrated a birthday there once and booked out the space. They made the my favorite Spanish mackerel roll for me and my guests. Their chawanmushi was flavorful and delicate. Their fish is always fresh! At the end of each meal, they serve a big rice bowl/pot that you can get seconds or even thirds of! One time, it was a mountain of uni and ikura. Their dessert is refreshing which is nice at the end of a big meal. It's definitely on the pricier end but worth it! read more

4.5 Hidden behind a bar (which in itself a great place for date night), you're presented to a grand counter seating where all the cooking is done in front of you There's a great variety of dishes that you're presented with from chawanmushi with uni and unagi, to a melt in your mouth pork katsu, to DIY shabu shabu. It's fun, and interactive. Service is also extremely attentive , cleaning the board in front of you, constantly refilling water, and pleasant to talk to. We even talked a bit of the ceramics Odo have collected and kintsugi repairs. The criticism I do have tho, while the dishes are clearly elevated, it all has a very homely cozy ambiance (lots of soup, rice, katsu). Something I didn't really expect from fine dining (though I also see it a pretty perfect winter course menu). read more

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I went to Odo for lunch, and I'd say that the portion they gave is enough to leave you full for dinner. The entire time I was here, the chefs have been busy preparing for my food, and the pace they are in is timed right so that you will get specific course at specific time after you finish your last course. I really enjoyed that the food here tastes similar to a delicious home-cooked meal. My favorite is the duck with truffles and persimmons, as it was a combination of smoky from the truffles and meat and lightly sweet and cool jelly texture from the persimmons. The wagyu beef with soba noodles is a nice mixture of warm soup along with chilled noodles. Additionally, the chirashi is nice and crispy with each ingredient retaining its taste and playing a significant role into the chirashi's overall taste. The uni and caviar is not that memorable, as it isn't the best uni dish that I've had, but it is soft and don't have an overpowering taste. The fish soup with vegetables is nice and refreshing, though the bit of citrus aftertaste is a bit unnecessary. Last but not least, I really enjoy the strawberry ice cream, as the strawberry is fresh and not too sweet nor sour. Service is okay. My server is nice, though even though I had water, she reminded me to provide a tip. My jacket got dirty between the time I hand out my jacket for storage to when I was leaving, so I guess they need to either clean their place better or have a better handling of their customer's belongings. Overall, food is 8.2/10, rounded up for the value. read more

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I booked a reservation for dinner at odo a few weeks ago and was pleasantly surprised when I heard that it was awarded a second Michelin star; I was lucky to be one of the first to eat dinner here after it attained this new accolade. This is a small restaurant with a casual bar in the front which you go through to reach the more intimate dining room. There is counter only seating for the formal dinner. No menu is available to review beforehand online and they did not give out printed menus after dinner. On my night, I counted eight courses. Portions were on the smaller side but I was pleasantly full after finishing the tasting menu. Overall, I thought that the food was very good, but nothing really blew my mind. The menu was overwhelmingly seafood focused with only one meat course. My favorite was probably the miso marinated mackerel. Just delicious and cooked perfectly. The meat course was a shabu shabu with thinly cut A5 wagyu and freshly shaved black truffle. This was an interesting experience as we were expected to cook it ourselves at the counter. At first I was hesitant about this but it ended up being surprisingly fun and tasty. Service was formal yet approachable. We got to try some very good sake which complemented the meal well although we did not opt to do a formal pairing (which would have been ~$150 per person). Does odo deserve two Michelin stars? I'm not so sure. At this price point I wanted to be wowed. I left feeling overall satisfied yet couldn't help but be a tiny bit disappointed. read more

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Solid good kaiseki experience but they didn't wow me. But quiet and intimate ambience was really great. read more

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I was really hoping for an amazing food experience but with a few tasty exceptions we were unimpressed with Odo. The setting is austere but welcoming, the service is great, the food has great potential but a lack of seasoning resulted in an overall bland meal. read more

TLDR: go. Came here for lunch and had zero expectations. There was no menu, and from what I gathered online, the menu was constantly changing and evolving anyway. From the first bite of my asparagus starter, I knew that I was in for something special. Everything was equally delicious, but if I had to choose one item to highlight, it would be the charcoal grilled duck with sansho pepper and soy reduction, black truffle, and lotus root stir fry. I didn't want the dish to end. I'm going to be bold and say it was the best duck I've ever had. Lunch was easily one of the best meals I've experienced and I eat out quite a lot! The restaurant is speakeasy style, located behind a bar. Once you open the door, you'll find a small bar seating area around a kitchen. Pretty cool. Service was kind and friendly and I loved that the server was eager to answer my many questions. They only serve tasting: lunch is 145 and dinner is 245, so go for special occasion or treat yourself! Overall: Not sure why this place only has a 4.3 on Yelp. One of the best meals I've had and I hope to return for dinner soon. read more

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Came into here for a dinner reservation for a party of 2. Service felt very professional, less leaning on the friendly side, for better or for worse. Food-wise, I left the establishment feeling very underwhelmed for the price point (265/pp+tax+tips) and considering the fact that it has 2 Michelin stars (at the time of writing this review). While each and every dish tasted and seemed very carefully thought out with flavors and combinations, nothing particularly stood out to me, which is very disappointing for the caliber of restaurant this should actually be. Came in very excited, but left very disappointed. read more

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This is 4.5 stars rounded up to 5. Enjoyed the food and ambiance and left feeling pretty full, which is rare for me - even had some rice with roe to bring home for my husband! I didn't walk away thinking it blew my mind (which is what I usually reserve for 5 stars) but everything was still really great in terms of both food and service. There's also a really cool bar in front that looks to have good burgers and other food options. read more

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We arrived in NYC excited for this 2 Michelin star omakase experience at Odo. We booked through Tock, read glowing reviews, and as big fans of Japanese cuisine and fine dining, our expectations were very high. Unfortunately, the evening fell short in nearly every way. First impressions: Our reservation was at 8:30, but we weren't brought inside until 8:42. That may not seem like much, but in Japanese dining culture, punctuality is a sign of respect. Starting late set the wrong tone. The bar itself looked beautiful--natural wood and an elegant Japanese aesthetic. But the ambiance was completely disrupted. Guests constantly walked past us to reach the whiskey bar in the back, which broke the sense of intimacy that an omakase should have. On top of that, there was little warmth from the staff or the cooks when we sat down. The food & service: From the start, service was inconsistent. Dishes sat in front of us for up to 20 minutes waiting for our server to return. A sake order was even mixed up. At this level--and for the price tag--we expected flawless pacing and attentiveness. The biggest disappointment, though, was the food. The menu relied on premium ingredients like hairy crab, Hokkaido uni, and caviar, but instead of refinement, the dishes felt carelessly assembled--more like expensive ingredients smashed together than thoughtfully crafted cuisine. There was little balance, no nuance, and no sense of progression between courses. By the fourth dish, the experience felt not just underwhelming, but disrespectful. The donabe rice course--normally a highlight at many kaiseki restaurants--was literally plain white rice, with no seasoning, no sauce, no vinegar. It felt like an insult to Japanese culinary tradition. Chef presence: What was most shocking is that Chef Hiroki Odo was nowhere to be found. I asked three times if he would greet guests or be involved in the meal. Each time, the staff said he would come for the cooked courses, but he never did. For a $1,000 dinner at a Michelin 2-star restaurant, you expect at least a welcome from the chef whose name is on the door. Overall: The only enjoyable part of the evening was the sake we ordered. Everything else--food, service, atmosphere--was deeply disappointing. I left feeling this restaurant does not live up to its reputation or Michelin status of 2 stars. If I could rate lower than 1/10 for food and value, I would. At $1,000, this was one of the poorest fine dining experiences I've ever had, and I honestly question how Michelin awarded those stars. I feel bad because i really wanted to have a good time but regret going to this place Would highly recommend to avoid. Terrible food. Terrible service. Terrible value. read more

A wonderful lunch kaiseki meal by Chef Odo highlighting seasonal ingredients. My favorite course was definitely the duck having an incredible balance between smoky, sweet, and savory. The ambiance is quite intimate and I definitely enjoyed watching all of the dishes being prepared right in front of me. Would love to come back for dinner next time! read more

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This place was very intimate and quiet, loved the peaceful dining experience. The service was fast and hands-on, and every dish was good. We loved the japanese style decor mixing in wood and nature into the restaurant. Definitely expensive but the unique food combinations were enjoyable. Not sure if I would revisit but glad I came once. read more

We stopped by for lunch without a reservation. Thy have a serene ambiance with friendly service. We had the tasting menu that started with a toro tartare with caviar and ikura, followed by 6 panko breaded skewers and 8 nigiris. Presentation is beautiful and everything was delicious. read more

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About a 1-1.5: Odo is a speakeasy-esque kaiseki restaurant that offers a la carte as well as a tasting menu. We opted for their tasting menu, which included: +Sakizuke - diver scallop with uni, nectarine, and tosazu gelee +Owan-Soup - Alaskan king crab broth with rock shrimp wonton and kinome +Yakimono-Hassun - Washugyu roast beef, truffle, and seasonal ae-mono +Sushi - a selection of chef's seasonal items +Agemono-Fried - seasonal tempura +Takiawase - seasonal catch with myoga and plum dashi +Gohan - you can choose from tenshin ramen, misochazuke, or tororo okura soba +Dessert - a seasonal cocktail (mocktails are available) with an ohba kazu-yaki and sake kasu ice cream +and, a mug of matcha green tea Unfortunately, the hype surrounding this place legit - the fish was not as fresh, and the rice was super soggy and not prepared correctly; one of my biggest pet peeves is when rice isn't cooked properly, especially in Asian establishments! Come on, it's not that hard! Service is standoffish. Not worth a visit. +not-so-fresh fish +improperly cooked rice +standoffish service read more

Really phenomenal lunch experience at the newly awarded 2 Michelin star odo. The menu isn't long (about 5 courses + dessert), but it was full of highlights without a weak dish throughout. The quality of sourcing was evident, dishes let the ingredients shine and everything was cooked to perfection, not a thing I would change on this menu. Meal pacing was pretty quick, service was wonderful, dish descriptions were very detailed. Can't wait to return for a dinner tasting read more

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