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Chef Chikara Sono | Kyo Ya
31 West 17th Street, New York, NY 10011 (view map)
T: 212.675.7223 (make a reservation)
The Chef’s Tasting Menu, created by the genius chef Mr. George Mendes, is spectacular!
Gramercy / Flatiron
Mediterranean
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57 Great Jones Street, New York, NY 10012 (view map)
Great to go to drink sake and shochu.
Noho
Japanese / Izakaya
CHA-AN
Ms. Tomoko Kato at Cha-An Japanese Tea House is a wonderful chef and also well-known as a pâtissier. Her Green Tea Roll Cake with Sake Ice Cream is the best.
East Village
Japanese / Tea House
The intimate restaurant Chiyono serves Japanese home style cooking. They have many specials; the awesome Japanese Curry (one of my favorites of home cooking). They serve it only after midnight, Friday through Sunday.
East Village
Japanese / Home Style
Who
Executive chef of Kyo ya in New York’s East Village.
Why
Kyo ya’s beautiful zen-like ambiance, authentic multi-course kaiseki and tip top service has gained them a hard core loyal following and a Michelin star three years in a row.
Recommended By
- Anita Lo - chef / owner annisa
- Hiromitsu Takahashi - soba master / owner Sobakoh
- Mari Tuttle - owner Mari’s Brownies
- Reika Yo Alexander - owner En Japanese Brasserie
Recommendations
Chef Chikara Sono’s recommendations for where to eat and shop in New York, Brooklyn, and Japan.
November 18, 2010
DONGURI
309 East 83rd Street, New York, NY 10028 (view map)
T: 212.737.5656
The most respectable person for me is Mr. Hitoshi Kagawa at Donguri, who has great skills and techniques of the traditional way of cooking.
Upper East Side
Japanese
Mr. Hiroki Abe creates the greatest modern approach to the Japanese cuisines. Every time I try his dishes, he surprise me and I enjoy it.
West Village
Japanese
HAKUBAI
Mr. Yukihiro Sato at Hakubai is one of the greatest Japanese chefs, serving high quality traditional Japanese cuisine constantly.
Murray Hill
Japanese
GO JAPANESE RESTAURANT
30 Saint Marks Place, New York, NY 10003 (view map)
T: 212.254.5510
My favorite after work spot is Go Japanese Restaurant. Only after 1am, Mr. Itsuki Nagai cooks traditional Japanese tapas. My favorite Ohzeki One Cup Sake makes for a blissful moment.
East Village
Japanese
ROCKMEISHA
11 Barrow St, New York NY 10014 (view map)
T: 212.675.7775
For ramen noodle, Rockmeisha’s Tonkotsu Ramen Noodle is a must.
West Village
Japanese / Izakaya
309 East 5th Street, New York, NY 10003 (view map)
T: 212.254.2244
My favorite soba noodle place is Sobakoh and I have to have Inaka Soba (made with whole wheat buckwheat).
East Village
Japanese / Noodles
15 EAST
For Sushi, I love to sit at the chef’s counter at 15 East.
Flatiron
Japanese / Sushi
SUNRISE MART
Sunrise Mart is a treasure box for me and a great place to buy Japanese ingredients. They always carry enormous varieties and high qualities of items that are convenient for me to shop.
Multiple Locations
Japanese Market
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BOZU
Great for drinking sake and shochu.
Williamsburg
Japanese
FURUSATO
Kotoni 1jo-1choume, Nishiku Sapporo City, Hokkaido Japan (view map)
T: +81(0) 1.1641.9927
Go for the daily special at Furusato located in Sapporo, Hokkaido (which is my home town). It’s my neighborhood izakaya restaurant. Also the most busy and famous spot in the town. All the dishes are cooked simple and they use great local ingredients.
Hokkaido
Izakaya
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SHUNKOUTEI
2-13-10 Prudential Tower 1F, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan (view map)
T: +81 (0)3.3500.3755
The Rice in Omelet with seasonal ingredients at Shunkoutei in Akasaka in Tokyo, is unforgettable.
Akasaka
Japanese
SAPPORO DRAFT BEER
Available at these retailers.
Japanese Beer
Drink | Beer
ASAHI SUPER DRY DRAFT BEER
Available at these retailers.
Japanese Beer
HOKKAIDO MILK
Only available in Hokkaido, Japan.
Milk
Drink | Milk
TORIKAI
Available at these retailers.
My favorite shochu is Torikai, Kome (Rice) shochu.
Shochu
Drink | Shochu
KOSHINO KANBAI MUKU
I like Koshino-Kanbai Muku as Junmai Daiginjo. This sake is well balanced and goes well with any Kyo ya’s dishes. Of course, you can enjoy Koshino Kanbai Muku at Kyo ya.
Sake
Drink | Sake
MORIBASHI
Available at Korin.
Moribashi is the special chop sticks for cooking, which are half made of wood and half made of stainless steel. For me, Moribashi is just like a special brush for a painter.
Chopsticks
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Mr. Koji Hagihara creates the greatest modern approach to the Japanese cuisines. Every time I try his dishes, he surprise me and I enjoy it.
West Village
Japanese / Izakaya
Brooklyn, NY
Tools
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East Village - New York, NY