Menu to Taste

Muku

Japanese Kaiseki · New York · Michelin One Star · Chef Manabu Asanuma

Awarded one Michelin star, Muku in New York is led by chef Manabu Asanuma. The restaurant presents seasonal Japanese kaiseki cuisine structured around five classical cooking techniques. Diners sit at an intimate ten-seat wooden counter anchored by a 17th-century golden mural.

TriBeCa, Manhattan, NY (former Sushi Ichimura space), New York

  • 1 Michelin Star

Menu

Wines

  • Daiginjo Sake (28) — Premium daiginjo sake, highly polished rice for refined elegance.
  • Champagne Selection (24) — French Champagne to pair with kaiseki courses.
  • French Wine Selection (22) — French wines to pair with kaiseki courses. Source: restaurantmuku.nyc

Dishes

  • Mizugashi — Seasonal Japanese dessert. Crown melon, sake lees ice cream, honeydew soda foam, smoked green tea.
  • Agemono — Crisp fried seasonal preparation. Source: restaurantmuku.nyc
  • Nimono — Simmered seasonal ingredients. Source: restaurantmuku.nyc
  • Sakizuke — Opening bite. Seasonal amuse-bouche to awaken the palate.
  • Otsukuri — Pristine sashimi. Chef's selection of seasonal raw fish.
  • Owan — Clear seasonal broth with dashi foundation.
  • Yamagata-Style Soba — Buckwheat noodles made from flour grown by Chef Asanuma's parents on family-owned land in Yamagata. Signature.
  • Wagyu Filet Mignon Supplement (75) — Optional wagyu beef course add-on. Source: restaurantmuku.nyc
  • Seasonal Sunomono — Vinegared seasonal vegetables and seafood, traditional kaiseki preparation.
  • Shirako Ojiya — Japanese-style congee with cod milt. Source: restaurantmuku.nyc

Cocktails

  • Silent Harmony (22) — Signature cocktail with vodka, sansho (Japanese pepper), yuzu citrus, and spruce.

Tasting Menu

  • 10-12 Course Seasonal Kaiseki (295) — Seasonal kaiseki following goho - the five classical Japanese cooking techniques: raw, grilled, steamed, simmered, and fried.

The Experience

An intimate room built around the chef's counter. The meal is structured around a tasting menu. A good fit for dining solo.

Phone: +1 212-542-3896

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