The Restaurant at The Kitano Hotel New York

"Experience a taste of Japanese culinary traditions in this restaurant; private tatami rooms are also available, if that's up your alley"

"Among the hotel’s three restaurants and bars, Hakubai Japanese Restaurant is one of only a few in the city that serves traditional kaiseki cuisine, known for its delicateflavors and artful presentation"

"The restaurant also draws a crowd"

"The restaurants include the Hakubai, serving Kaiseki cuisine, which is rooted in Zen Buddhism"

"The on-site restaurant is a top-rated sushi/kaiseki joint and the lounge features live jazz, not pop (Sundays through Thursdays,)"