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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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Odo is a really nice Japanese omakase restaurant. It's behind a very rustic-feeling bar, and the space is decorated really nice, with huge wooden tables that encompass the kitchen. You get to see what the chefs are doing the whole time, which is a great experience. The menu itself was unique as well. The dishes were really well prepared, and I think of the spot as really well-done Japanese cuisine. While there weren't many dishes that really blew me away for being unique or new, I can say that every dish was expertly crafted and highlights the essence of Japanese cooking, with the emphasis on simple, clean ingredients and minimal processing of the food. I personally found the mixed rice dish to be the standout, and I was happy that it was "unlimited" refills. I got 3 bowls worth of this, and it was excellent with the balance of savory, sweet, and the bursts of sweet and umami from the ikura. One of my metrics to judge a fine dining restaurant is their attention to detail. I'm left-handed, so I expect to see servers of this caliber to notice this and rearrange the plating and cutlery to accommodate. Odo does, which is a big green check for me here. They're attentive to drinks and your food pacing, making the experience overall great. Definitely a spot I'd recommend if you love simple Japanese food, but I wouldn't come expecting some hot take or crazy riff. They just do the basics really, really well. read more
1 year ago
Overall delicious. But for $125 tasting menu, you can get much more courses at like Kochi, Jua, 63 Clinton and more that's around the similar level. So there's that in between lines. 2022 April : First course - Chawamusbi Uni Caviar ::: basic starter which is safe. Good quality but no surprise. Second course - Fish & Veggie Soup ::: light, fresh, clean, homey, very good but for some reason not satisfying, maybe because the proportion is small for a soup Third course - A5 Wagyu Cube ::: pretty good, sauce was good too. Few little bits as well lol Forth course - Mini Chirashi ::: very mini yet very good. 2 pieces of Chutoro and 1 white tuna something. The quality of the fish was beyond. Rice was cooked to perfection. Very balanced and enjoyable. Fifth course - Duck with Homemade soba ::: the duck pieces were my favorite of the night. Very tender and tasty, juicy but not overpowering. I'm not a soba person so ~ Sixth course - Strawberry something ::: it was kinda nothing special. Overall, since the dessert wasn't memorable and not much effort, it really is a 5 course menu, with the price, I'd say overall portion is small (even for me I'm a girl). I asked for the menu at the end of the meal wanting to remember what I had. The captain said we change menu often so we don't print it anymore. Not really something I would expect from a Michelin 1 star restaurant. She said she would email me the menu but she never did. read more
5 years ago
Let's start by making one thing clear: Kaiseki is not the same as omakase. You can always tell the true foodies from the posers (there are so many in NYC) by whether they: 1) Know what kaiseki is; 2) Have had true kaiseki; and 3) Don't use kaiseki and omakase interchangeably. Odo is a true kaiseki restaurant that--thankfully--refuses to dumb itself down for the omakase sheep. Sadly reduced to serving just lunch due to pandemic-era issues, it is nevertheless one of the few kaiseki restaurants on this coast that actually understands what kaiseki is and does it well. Every one of our courses was designed to showcase the breadth of Japanese culinary mastery and the diversity of seasonal Japanese produce. I'm annoyed that the manager never emailed me a copy of the menu he promised me (he said they didn't have printed copies), so I'll do my best to detail what we got from memory: #1: Chawanmushi with caviar - Deliciously comforting and served at the perfect temperature. #2: Kinmetai Soup - Slightly oily but in all the right ways due to the seared fish, and chock full of seasonal vegetables. #3: A4 Seared Wagyu beef with white asparagus - Can't remember the two sauces that were served with it, but they were a bit too salty. The beef was good enough on its own. #4: Chirashi - Served with bluefin tuna and another cut of fish that I forget. Light, easy, simple, and fresh. #5: Housemade buckwheat soba with seared duck breast and eggplant - I normally don't like shoyu broth, but this had a particular dimension that was compelling. The duck was perfectly cooked, and the soba were incredibly chewy (and I'm not the biggest soba fan either). #6: Dessert - Hokkaido milk soft-serve ice-cream with fresh strawberry sauce. A bit disappointingly simple, but well made--especially that sweet, sweet Hokkaido milk flavor Odo isn't the best kaiseki I've ever had, but it does a good job in a city that--for all its world-class dining--is woefully bereft of this highest level of Japanese cuisine (seriously, why do omakases dominate when kaiseki is literally haute cuisine?). read more
Highlights: - great value lunch menu - very attentive and caring service - nice counter seating with very few people on weekday lunch time - impressive first course Cons: - other courses were not impressive, especially the dessert read more
11 months ago
3 years ago
We were able to snag a lunch reservation thankfully to this Michelin star establishment on very short notice. Odo immediately transported me back to Tokyo with its decor and ambiance, which made me reminisce about the wonderful fine dining experiences from a recent trip. The atmosphere is very zen-like with the kitchen working harmoniously in virtual silence. Our menu included the following: Asparagus (asparagus foam, golden caviar, vinegar jelly), soup (shima aji, lotus root tofu, baby lotus root, scallion, yuzu, junsai), Long Island duck (Australian black truffle, sansho pepper, lotus root), mini chirashi (chutoro, tai, ikura, kinmedai), house-made soba (Kumamoto wagyu, kaireki, micro shiso), and a dessert of milk flavored soft serve with amaou strawberry. Unfortunately, there was no written menu so I'm recollecting the menu items from the best of my abilities from the descriptions of the wait staff. I would rate the food as near immaculate with both the aesthetic presentation and the taste. The lunch service started off strong with a wonderful asparagus dish with accompanying asparagus foam, golden caviar (I'm assuming kaluga given the price point of the meal), vinegar jelly, and shiso flower blossom. This dish was a perfect representation of the transition from spring to summer with the cool foam and acidic vinegar jelly providing both a refreshing and bright bite when shuffled with the luxurious pearls of golden caviar. I would definitely say that this dish and the soba noodles were the highlights of my meal here. The soup course prominently featured lotus root both in tofu form and sliced form. The shima aji was tender and succulent as it was immersed in the base of the soup. The soup itself was subtly flavored and allowed the lotus root tofu to be the focus of the dish. The yakimono course featured Long Island duck with the optional supplement of Australian black truffle. The duck itself was succulent and simply prepared while having a slight heat from the sansho peppercorn while being paired beautifully with the shaved black truffle which gave off its typical earthy aroma. The mini chirashi course was cute, with three pieces of sashimi from 3 types of fish (bluefin tuna, tai, kinmedai) with ikura on top. All of the proteins were expertly prepared and sliced, providing a small taste of each while not imposing a large volume of food as a standalone course. The star of the show was the house-made soba noodles. This soba had the perfect bite; it was not gummy and had the proper density, bounciness, and thickness. The rare slices of Kumamoto wagyu served as a wonderful accoutrement to the noodles as the textures of both melded very well together due to their relative thinness. The herbal notes from the micro shiso and other vibrant green herbs added a refreshing vegetal component to the shoyu based broth and buckwheat from the soba. The dessert was definitely not an afterthought, albeit it was a bit melted by the time it got presented to us. The texture of the soft serve was velvety smooth with a pronounced milk flavor. The amaou strawberry was treated with just enough sugar to serve as a perfect pairing to this soft serve ice cream. This was a wonderful meal that I'll soon not forget. I would love to come to this establishment again for dinner service. read more
2 years ago
Me and the wife had a chance to visit Odo in NYC while on vacation. Odo is a Japanese 2 start Michelin Restaurant. It is one of the reasons we wanted to try it. Let me start with the physical location....or lack of...LOL... it is pretty difficult to find mainly because there is not sign or anything. The address on Yelp leads you to an apartment door which is super confusing . End up going to the "The gallery" next door and the host was kind enough to lead us in the right direction. The restaurant is hidden behind some kind of bar ....again no name. This place super mysterious...LOL... I guess that is part of the experience..(???) Anyways, after we interacted with the Bartender lady...we were greeted by "THE" Odo restaurant host...a. Super formal and serious person...in a pleasant kind of way. The restaurant itself felt like we were going to a secret meeting or something...very unique experience. By the way there are two ways you can "experience" Odo. Omakase style ( fix menu) or (A la Carte). We opted for A la Carte....On with the story! After entering a very dark room..we were greeted by our server/bartender. Super cool CAT dude. Very easy going. Let get to the most important part....FOOD!! The food was freaking outstanding. My wife order the Tasting menu which had variety of stuff (sushi, hot pot, appetizers). I opted to order from the menu. Everything on the Tasting Menu was good. It really showcase what Odo is all about ... Quality ingredients and super culinary skills. It is a good representations of what Odo is all about. One of the things that really stand out to me was one of the dishes i order....Wagyu beef with Uni. Let me tell you ...the thing melts on your mouth.....best best beef i have ever taste it.. With Uni....I would have never imagined that those two can be combine and taste that amazing. Overall...the experience was super unique....the food was just next level. And surprisingly the price was not too bad (it was not cheap, but not super expensive either ) for the quality and service Odo provides. The only complaint I had besides "no sign" is that the restaurant is super dark...I could hardly see the menu. I had to use my phone flashlight to read the menu. I wish it was lit a little bit more...I know....it is part of the ambience....but...brother got to see/read.. LOL read more
2 years ago
Pretty zen experience (which i love) at the course meal! We went in for the lunch. It was great to enjoy the authentic Japanese kaiseki ! Also their wagyu burger and soft shell crab burgers are the must try!(i am going to post separately on their sister restaurant "Hall". read more
2 years ago
Very nice environment, great servers and amazing food and drinks! Ron, who made our cocktails were excellent read more
What an amazing experience. I booked a seat for lunch which is a tasting menu. I arrived and was sat almost immediately. There's only 14 seats at the bar. Six of us sat at 2:15 pm. The staff, was very professional and the chef and his sous chef worked in silence. They worked really well together. Every dish was complex with multiple things in it. Once greeted, I got water and was asked if I'd like anything to drink. The server had a couple of great recommendations. I ordered a delicious dry sake. Then, one by one, the dishes came. I can't even name half the things because they were all complex dishes. But the soup with the sea bream and the sashimi were my favorite. I think a picture is with a thousand words, so I'll post those dishes. The service was wonderful! And I even loved the toilets, with a sophisticated bidet. Overall, great experience and I totally get why they have 2 Michelin stars read more
2 years ago
This is technically my second time going to this restaurant. First time was during a pop up event where they showcased Kyoto style home cooking with an open bar. The quality of food was good enough to convince me to go a second time. A bit of a rocky start due to a misunderstanding with the front of house manager on my part. While Google shows their hours as 11:45-2:30 for lunch seating, they only start seating at the designated times on Tock. However things smoothed out very quickly due to great interactions with the server. There were only six people at lunch and she managed to give each person a unique experience. It goes without saying that water and utensils were constantly replenished, but one thing that impressed me is that my napkin was replaced each time I left to go to the bathroom. Each course was explained with instructions on how to eat it and nothing was served when I was not present. One customer came to celebrate being in remission for cancer and the server suggested a sake from her hometown in Japan. I haven't had this incredible level of service even at other Michelin two star restaurants. As far as food goes, everything was really well executed. Some standout dishes were the osakana-which offered many different textures in a fish based soup, while also serving to warm up the digestive system. The Yakimono course of charcoal grilled duck is a regular favorite and it was smoky and perfectly cooked both texture wise and flavor-wise. I also really enjoyed the mini chirashi which while simple, served really high quality ingredients including the tsuyahime rice that the server mentioned as the best out of many different Japanese varieties they tried, Chutoro and Shima Aji. If I had to suggest anything to improve the experience, it might be to choose a different way to prepare the meat in the soba course. While good, I didn't love it as much as the other ingredients in this dish. I would have also loved a little bit more interaction with Chef Odo besides an introductory greeting, though I really enjoyed watching a master chef at work. These are minor nitpicks at what was overall one of the best meals I've had in New York. While I was a little bit skeptical of what to come due to a rocky start and mixed reviews online of this restaurant, I would highly recommend this restaurant. In my opinion this is a place that can make you feel as if you are actually in Japan. read more
3 years ago
3 years ago
Cool space and love the incense they burn here. Service is very professional/good though not overly friendly. Ambience is more formal/quiet. Tasting menu was good and I enjoyed most dishes but for the price point and two Michelin stars, I expected more. There wasn't any dish that really wow-ed, or was particularly memorable. At the same time, nothing was bad / fish and meat quality all seemed pretty high. Would probably have been closer to four stars if my expectations hadn't started so high. read more
4 years ago
THIS WAS AN AMAZING MEAL!!! I always want to try a few Michelin restaurants when I am visiting New York and this trip I ate at 3 Michelin star places. Odo was by far the best of the three, and also the most affordable!!! I came here for lunch and the restaurant is fairly small/intimate. I was lucky to get reservations a few days before. The service was great and every seat allows of a great view into the kitchen. There would two chefs and they were working like crazy to provide the costumers with a flawless experience. When I sat down, I was presented with a drink menu. I was pleasantly surprised to see that there were nonalcoholic cocktail options since I don't drink alcohol. I ordered that and also added the truffle supplement to the pre fixi menu because the supplement was actually pretty reasonably priced (I think like $30 for a very generous heap of fresh truffles - the last of the season!) Every dish that came out was AMAZING. All the broths were so flavorful and rich. The waygu was some of the BEST I ever had, despite being A4. It was way better than all the other wagyu I have had at Michelin star places (except maybe it's on par with per se's). The eggplant was DIVINE which is funny since it is literally just eggplant. The noodle was perfectly chewy and Al Dante. All the sashimi was melt in your mouth, even the lean tuna. The strawberry dessert was SO fresh and sweet, and they didn't add any sugar to it!! Literally everything was so different and fulfilling. My heart was so happy at the end of the meal. This was literally one of the best meals I have had and it was very reasonable priced (for a Michelin star restaurant) at $125. I would highly HIGHLY recommend this place if you are in New York! read more
9 months ago
Odo was overall a fun experience. All the courses were yummy. 9 courses was too much food for me but it was worth the experience. Wish they had a smaller course option. The sake flight was also fun and definitely recommend! read more
3 years ago
It's very amazing Japan restaurant I never seen. I love the service here is was great and the food is good. we went there on lunch time with 5 courses. Everything the chef make is fresh and look beautiful. And yum read more
Michelin Star food during quarantine is always a win and this was beyond affordable! Let's dive in... French Fries (4/5): These could have used a little more garlic flavor but the roasted brussel sprouts were delectable. Fries tasted/looked like they might have been frozen but I can't verify that. The ketchup was good and the mustard with soy sauce was a bit odd. Chef Special - Tuna Tartar Sandwich (5/5): Wow this was incredible! The tuna melts in your mouth while the salmon roe bursts in little pockets. The brioche bun was toasted and very fresh. The little diced red onion further enhanced this. Hall Salad (4/5): The gem lettuce was very fresh and had a nice spice on it. The soft boiled egg was a perfectly firm egg white with creamy dark yellow middle. We were confused by the egg salad and potato salad which felt random and were somewhat plain. Wagyu Burger (5/5) (Girlfriend's review): Full flavored burger, good cheese, onion, and sweet but not overwhelming sauce. Price (5/5): Amazingly priced for Michelin Star grub. TL;DR: Would order again here in a heartbeat. Such a treat with all the world's stressors! read more
5 years ago
We came to try the restaurant week menu, and it was definitely a unique experience. It was a hand roll set that came in a bento box, where each compartment slides out like a drawer. We also had cauliflower soups to start, and cheesecake and chocolate cake for dessert. The food was good but my only complaint was that everything came out a little cold/room temperature. It might have been prepared a while ago, and there didn't seem to be enough servers as service was a little slow. read more
1 year ago
3 years ago
Was able to get a reservation for the intimate speakeasy bar within Odo. Service, drink, and snacks all phenomenal but as you would imagine that comes at a price tag. I have had drinks on par with the caliber seen here for much less, hence the 4-stars. read more
3 years ago
Food is alright but not the way I like. The service is good and environment is nice. Here the pictures of the dishes. The duck is my favorite. The rest is ok. I only have one bite of the dessert. I am a dessert lover but I didn't really like their dessert. May be just not for me. read more
Odo is an excellent kaiseki restaurant that showcases a number of Japanese foods and preparations. The restaurant is intimate, the staff are friendly and knowledgeable, and the chefs brilliantly execute the menu. I typically visit omakase sushi restaurants and had never visited a kaiseki restaurant before. While I had seen pictures on Instagram of the changing menu over the past few months, I was not sure what to expect. Odo is a kappo restaurant. Kappo is a multi-course meal that can feature a number of foods including sashimi, sushi, tempura, and meat. It is also characterized by the casual setup of the restaurant and emphasizes the proximity between the diner and the chef who cuts and cooks the food before the diner's eyes. I visited Odo this afternoon for lunch and was treated to a delicious 6-course menu featuring hairy crab+scallop, madai miso soup, A5 Kagoshima Wagyu roast beef, chirashi, cold soba with grilled duck breast, and soft serve ice cream with strawberries. Each dish featured a variety of ingredients and showcased a variety of skills. While I enjoyed each and every course, the chirashi that I was served was one of the most magnificent dishes I have ever eaten. It featured sushi rice topped with chutoro, akami, kakimi (scraped tuna mixed with Japanese mustard), shime saba (pickled mackerel), and suzuki (black bass). Additionally, I'd like to give an honorable mention to the grilled duck breast that topped the house-made cold soba noodles. The char was delicious and the skin had a nice layer of fat underneath. I cannot adequately describe how incredible of a time I had this afternoon. Odo is one of the most spectacular restaurants I have eaten at in New York (and Japan). I was sad when the meal came to a close and look forward to returning for lunch (and hopefully dinner) in the near future. Thank you Brian for your hospitality. 5/5. read more
3 years ago
One of the best Kaiseki!!! We had lunch here multiple times. Definitely worth the price, especially for recent 2 Michelin Stars!! read more
4 years ago
It was a high quality of food and delicious like a home town in Japan. The customer service was really as a professional and taking care of people frequently. If you know what is "dashi" this place that you can tasty well. This is 100% you must resavation. They do have a special seat for each person in counter. read more
3 years ago
The whole course is perfect. I loved them so much. This restaurant is worth for 2-Michelin star restaurant. The service and the environment are gorgeous. read more
4 years ago
I came here for lunch in Oct. The place was really quiet and had a calm vibe. The food was really good. The appetizer looked like a masterpiece on a seashell. The fish soup and other courses were also super delicious. I wish the softserve was less sweet, or had more strawberry compose which balanced out the sweetness. The waitress explained every course and was really attentive. Overall, it was a nice experience and totally worth it. read more
5 years ago
My friend booked here for dinner for her birthday. Pretty intimate ambiance for dinner. Service was really good. Good is pretty good. But there's nothing special or amazing here. I would come back and recommend. But this is my friends top restaurant that she likes. She's likes eating these type of food. But when she says this is one of her favorite place. I was expecting something amazing. But it's pretty good. Can't complain. Unique flavors! read more
1 year ago
2 years ago
Everything was perfect from food to service. The restaurant does not have a sign. We had difficulty in finding it. FYI: it's next to The Gallery. Highly recommended read more
3 years ago
Secretly located on one of business blocks in the city, Odo offers its exquisite omakase courses with their limited seatings. Artistically built the gallery next to dining area was where we had private tasting course lunch. Their raw fishes, tempura, sushi and meat course was somewhat experimental but all were delicious. Coming for dinner at main dining area soon! read more
2 years ago
Went on a Saturday afternoon with a prepaid reservation. It was $290 for 2 plus the tip, and no drinks included. What we got was miso soup and soba noodle. It wasn't worth the money. read more
4 years ago
A perfectly homely meal that will leave you full. We enjoyed dinner at Odo. Service was attentive without being overbearing. It was nice seeing the chef at work, and the smoke and fire in the kitchen. Everything was nicely cooked, showcasing the ingredients in a minimalist way. I appreciated that nothing was too flashy. One star off for the experience at the door. The male bartender at the outer bar was rude and condescending. Upon entering, we asked if this was Odo, and he yells at us. What a turn off. read more
4 years ago
Wonderful omakase at Odo (visited in Oct 2022). Simple ingredient but with their magic the food had the most beautiful flavor. We felt our minds were calmed and touched after the meal. Will definitely come back! read more
6 years ago
One of my favorite Japanese restaurants to return to! Their dishes are always perfectly made and super fresh! Loved the sea urchin appetizer as it was unique and super refreshing. The flavors blended very well together. Also, can't go wrong with salmon sashimi, which was tasty too. The wagyu beef was tender and was cooked to perfection! Overall, highly recommended! read more
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17 W 20th St
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