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MasavsGotham Restaurant
Both establishments are rated highly by travel writers. On balance, Gotham Bar & Grill ranks marginally higher than Masa. Gotham Bar & Grill comes in at 88 with approval from 17 publications like Zagat, Condé Nast Traveler and New York Magazine.
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10 Columbus Circle, New York, NY 10019
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Concierge "The tasting menu costs $400 before you take a sip of sake, but for fans, that's simply the price of perfection: Masa has been known to jet over to Japan to choose his impeccable fish."
Travel + Leisure "Patience grasshopper, there are some restaurants where experience trumps food." Full review
Zagat4.5
"Chef Masayoshi Takayama’s “transcendent” skills yield “superlative sushi” worthy of a “last meal” at this “tranquil” Time Warner Center Japanese." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Chef Masayoshi Takayama, of the famed LA Ginza Sushi-ko, has moved to New York to break the record of most expensive meal ever."
Gayot18.0
"If money is no object, you must go to Masa." Full review
New York Times "The food at the restaurant is exceptional, offering tastes and preparations that can be unforgettable." Full review
Time Out "Takayama prepares each perfect bite-size gift, then places it in front of you on a round slate; you almost eat out of his hands, and the sushi seems to melt in your mouth." Full review
New York Magazine Critic's Pick
"Masa Takayama, the illustrious sushi god from L.A., came to New York with a uniquely Japanese, if slightly insane proposition: that a meal of the highest quality is worth almost any price." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide 5 Stars
"The chef is infatuated with high-end, luxury ingredients such as truffles... caviar... Ohmi beef and foie gras." Full review
Village Voice Best of NYC
"For a look at how the other half lives-the wealthy half, that is-check out this off-price offshoot of Masa." Full review
Gotham Restaurant Concierge
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12 E 12th St, Frnt 1, New York, NY 10003
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Concierge "Still feels like New York's most expertly run bustling restaurant."
Fodor's "This culinary landmark continues to focus on a foundation of simple, clean flavors to create transcendent preparations." Full review
Lonely Planet "Classically American like a crisp, just-pressed tuxedo, Gotham offers the finest fine-dining experience, with an assortment of perfect dishes and top-shelf cocktails." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The high-ceilinged space is designed with oversize windows, white fabric chandeliers, and rotating artwork selected by the restaurant’s own curator." Full review
Zagat ""Still going strong" after 30 years." Full review
BlackBook "Meticulous and lovingly twisted American food."
DK Eyewitness "A New York classic of modern American cuisine."
Michelin Guide 0 Stars
"The food here is serious, solid, and completely pleasurable with appealing flavors and classic preparations." Full review
Gayot15.0
"Start off by ordering "market selections" like oysters with Champagne mignonette or indulge with handmade chitarra topped with white Alba truffles." Full review
New York Times "In a city obsessed with the shiny and novel, Gotham Bar and Grill is an outlier. Open since 1984, it celebrates stability and excellence, perhaps even opulence." Full review
