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The great man is not always behind the bar these days (his ambitious restaurant empire is ever-expanding), and thanks to a variety of factors (climate change, vanishing fish, etc.) the unique range of his sushi offerings is not what it used to be. But if you happen to have $1,000 ($595 for the most basic dinner, plus tax and the inevitable flutes of Champagne) burning a hole in your pocket, this great omakase temple is still worth visiting, provided you sit at the bar, not the dreary tables. — Adam Platt

Note

Reservations are taken a month in advance—the only seats that matter are those at the bar in front of the chef. The dinner tasting menu costs a minimum of $595 per person and does not include tax, tip, or drinks. Or you can try Bar Masa next door, which has a no-reservation policy and far gentler pricing.

Recommended Dishes

Prix-fixe, $595.

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New York Magazine Reviews

• Adam Platt's Full Review (4/26/04)

Best of New York Awards

• Best Foie Gras (2005)
• Best Last Meal on Earth (2004)

Featured In

• Where to Eat 2008 (1/7/08)
• Where to Eat 2008: The Least Politically Correct Dishes (1/7/08)
• 101 Best New York Restaurants for 2006 (1/9/06)

Recipes at Masa

• Grapefruit Granité (2005)
• Cucumber-and-Wakame Sunomono (2005)
• Japanese Sea Bass (Suzuki) With Shisho-Leaf Dipping Sauce (2005)