KAWA Omakase is one of the best japanese restaurants in New York for date night, especially if you want a strong option in New York.
At $88 for a 14-course seasonal omakase at a 13-seat East Village counter, KAWA poses a question that most Manhattan sushi rooms prefer you don't ask: what does the price actually reflect?
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2 courses of chef-selected seasonal preparations
10 pieces of premium sushi nigiri featuring the freshest seasonal selections including uni, toro, wagyu, and caviar
1 handroll crafted with peak-season ingredients
1 course signature canapé featuring premium seasonal ingredients
KAWA Omakase is an easy yes when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. Chef Tony's Seasonal Appetizers and Premium Nigiri Selection also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.8 rating across 164 Google reviews.
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KAWA Omakase is a Japanese restaurant located in New York, New York. At $88 for a 14-course seasonal omakase at a 13-seat East Village counter, KAWA poses a question that most Manhattan sushi rooms prefer you don't ask: what does the price actually reflect?
KAWA Omakase is best for date night, fine dining, omakase, special occasion, intimate, precise. KAWA Omakase is an easy yes when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. Chef Tony's Seasonal Appetizers and Premium Nigiri Selection also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.8 rating across 164 Google reviews.
KAWA Omakase is in the splurge price range (splurge). Google rating: 9.8 from 164 reviews
Start with Chef Tony's Seasonal Appetizers, Premium Nigiri Selection, Seasonal Handroll and Chef's Canapé. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.
KAWA Omakase holds a 9.8 Google rating from 164 reviews. KAWA Omakase is an easy yes when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. Chef Tony's Seasonal Appetizers and Premium Nigiri Selection also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.8 rating across 164 Google reviews.
KAWA Omakase is located at 37 E 1st St, New York, NY 10003, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.
Yes, KAWA Omakase accepts reservations. You can book a table online through their reservations page.
Yes — KAWA Omakase is tagged for date night dining. KAWA Omakase is an easy yes when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. Chef Tony's Seasonal Appetizers and Premium Nigiri Selection also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.8 rating across 164 Google reviews.
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