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    Odo

    4.3 (124 reviews)
    Ultra High-EndJapanese
    Closed 12:00 pm - 1:45 PM, 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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    Bryan S.

    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.

    Steven L.

    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.

    Soo L.

    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.

    Brooke T.

    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.

    Kyle A.

    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!

    Lydia Y.

    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!

    Sahas G.

    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.

    Ashley H.

    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!

    Michael C.

    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.

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    Alicia M.

    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.

    David L.

    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.

    Shen Y.

    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

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    Robert L.

    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!

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    4.3(155 reviews)
    1.2 miMidtown West

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    4.5(60 reviews)
    1.5 miMidtown East

    Called beforehand on a Friday night for two and seats were ready when we arrived at 8:30pm. Upon…read moreentering, it felt like I teleported to Japan. Many of the clientele are Japanese so we knew we were at an authentic place. We got: - Fried oysters: the batter was light and crispy and oysters piping hot - Vinegared Mackerel w/ Ponzu Sauce: fresh & tangy - Intestines Hotpot: comforting & light despite the fattiness of the intestines - Creamed Mentai Udon: they split it in 2 small bowls for us since we were sharing. Udon had a nice bouncy chew and sauce was not heavy We also got a bottle of sake, and they poured it in a beautiful sake decanter to keep it cold. First time seeing cold sake presented this way which was very cool. We tried Suntory draft beer since that was the only draft they had, which was odd since most Japanese places carry Asahi/Sapporo, definitely not as light as the other two beers I'm used to. Even though I was stuffed by the end, I didn't feel lethargic, everything felt light without compromising flavor. Service was attentive although our udon came at the very end, we thought they had forgot about it.

    There are a few restaurants in NYC that make you feel like you are stepping into a Japan portal,…read moreand Okatte Tanto is no doubt one of those. As you step into the restaurant, you immediately feel a sense of formality and strictness. It's also very quiet in the restaurant, and friendly to solo diners, adding on more to the Japan-esque feel. The food is high quality here, but the portions are small, and it is pricey. I would budget to spend around $100 a person here after tip and tax, if you ignore the prices on the menu and try a variety of things. The tuna from the bone is the most famous dish here, but I was not able to get it as they sell out very fast. But I tried the sashimi and it was high quality -- just that it was not enough food for me. But that makes it more in line with portions back in Japan. They have an extensive sake list and they also have the casual cocktail options like lemon drops you would find in Tokyo. The atmosphere really transports you straight into Japan if that is something you are looking for. Expect to pay a premium for small-ish portions, but at the same time very well-made and authentic food.

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