Intimate tempura omakase w/ subtle French flair. A hidden gem for refined Japanese dining.
Secchu Yokota offers a unique tempura omakase experience with a touch of French influence. Chef Yokota meticulously prepares each dish with high-quality, often Japanese-sourced ingredients. The intimate 6-seat setting provides a personal dining journey, making it a cherished spot for those seeking an authentic and refined Japanese culinary adventure.
Secchu Yokota specializes in tempura omakase, with customers raving about the light, non-greasy batter and high-quality ingredients. The menu typically includes around 12 courses, featuring items like shrimp, eggplant, anago, and uni, with some unique dishes influenced by the chef's French background. It's widely recommended for its value and authentic Japanese flavors.
"The tempura omakase is highly recommended, with specific mentions of shrimp, Japanese eggplant, anago (eel), and uni. The light tempura batter and quality of ingredients are frequently praised."
Customers highly recommend Secchu Yokota for its authentic tempura omakase, praising the high-quality ingredients and intimate dining experience. Some note that the experience may be enhanced if one speaks Japanese.
Important Note
The restaurant has a very small seating capacity (6 seats) and a commenter suggested the experience might be better if you speak Japanese.
"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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