An intimate 10-seat chef's counter w/ a luxurious kaiseki menu. A refined, reflective dining experience perfect for special occasions.
Molly Fitzpatrick reviews Yamada, a sophisticated 10-seat Japanese kaiseki restaurant in Chinatown, NYC, that offers a luxurious and reflective dining experience perfect for special occasions.
This 10-seat chef's counter in Chinatown offers a luxurious kaiseki experience focused on seasonal ingredients and meticulous preparation. The dining room provides a quiet, reflective atmosphere, making it an ideal spot for special occasions. Highlights include beautifully presented seasonal delicacies, flavorful donabe rice with king crab, and fragrant sakura leaf-aged wagyu.
Yamada offers a luxurious kaiseki menu with a focus on seasonal Japanese ingredients. Dishes like the hassun (seasonal sampler), donabe rice with king crab, and sakura leaf-aged wagyu have been highlighted for their quality and presentation.
"Dishes highlighted include hassun presented like an Easter basket, donabe rice with king crab and ikura, and sakura leaf-aged wagyu."
Customers rave about the sophisticated and reflective dining experience, praising the high-quality, seasonal ingredients and meticulous preparation.
Important Note
The price point is high, with mentions of exceeding $300 per person before drinks and tax.
"This commenter states that Yamada, along with Yuu, costs over $300 before even ordering drinks or adding sales tax, making it exceed the budget."
Negative"Yamada is mentioned as a standout restaurant for a splurge meal in the past year."
Positive"The commenter was a big fan of Kaiseki Room by Yamada and was excited to try Yamada, finding it to be on a totally different level and one of the best meals/experiences they've ever had, suggesting it deserves 2-3 stars."
Positive"Yamada was listed as a recommendation for a special dinner."
Neutral"Yamada in Industry City is on the user's list to try for kakigori."
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