Intimate 6-seat tempura omakase w/ French-influenced Japanese flair. Exceptional value & quality.
This intimate East Village spot, seating only six, is a gem for tempura omakase. Chef Yokota, with a French culinary background, offers an exceptional Japanese-sourced ingredient experience, blending traditional tempura with unique influences. The meal, typically around 12 courses, showcases perfectly prepared items like shrimp, eggplant, and unagi, often praised for its value.
The restaurant specializes in tempura omakase, featuring meticulously prepared dishes with high-quality, often Japanese-sourced ingredients. Standout items include shrimp, Japanese eggplant, and unagi. While the tempura is the star, occasional French-influenced dishes add a unique touch. The meal is described as good value for the quality and quantity of courses.
"The standout recommendation is the tempura omakase, which includes a variety of expertly prepared tempura items such as shrimp, eggplant, and unagi, as well as sashimi and unique dishes."
Customers highly recommend this restaurant, praising its authentic tempura omakase experience, high-quality ingredients, and excellent value. The intimate setting and attentive service also contribute to positive feedback.
Important Note
The restaurant is very small, with only 6 seats, contributing to an intimate dining experience. One commenter noted that the experience might be better if you speak Japanese.
"Secchu Yokota is listed as one of the commenter's top three restaurants to try this year."
Positive"Secchu yokota is recommended, with a note that the experience is better if you speak Japanese."
Positive"The meal had ~12 courses, including light apps (soba, steamed egg, sashimi), 8 tempura courses (shrimp, broccoli rabe, eggplant, anago, sweet potato, seaweed w/ uni, scallop, some fish), and dessert. The tempura batter is light, and the oil doesn't linger."
Positive"Secchu Yokota is recommended for tempura omakase. It's a small restaurant (6 seats) but offers good value at $145/person."
Positive"Secchu Yokota is highly recommended for an authentic Japanese tempura experience."
Positive"Secchu Yokota offers excellent tempura with high-quality ingredients and attentive service. The reviewer enjoyed unique eel, fish, and vegetable dishes."
Positive"A commenter listed Secchu Yokota as one of several recommendations for the original poster's boyfriend's birthday dinner, suitable for someone looking for Izakaya, Omakase, or Sushi."
Positive"Secchu Yokota in the East Village for tempura omakase. Trust me."
Neutral"Secchu Yokota in the East Village for tempura omakase. Trust me."
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