Muku New York

Awards

MICHELIN Guide

One star restaurant, 2025

All Michelin stars in New York All Michelin stars in United States All 1 star Michelin in New York All 1 star Michelin in United States

OAD

North American Restaurants 2026, 370

All OAD North American in New York All OAD North American in United States

North American New Restaurants 2026, 28

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Cuisine

Japanese

Chef

Manabu Asanuma

• 2026
• 2025

Dinner at Muku

on 11 Aug 2026

by Vincent Fox

Muku
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AGEMONO
A5 wagyu beef tenderloin cutlet, seasonal salad

GOHAN
Sawara, chirimen baby sardines, sansho

Caviar uni noodle
Crab curry

SOBA
House made soba with buckwheat from chef‘s hometown, duck dipping sauce

MIZUGASHI
Kotoka strawberry, sake lees ice cream
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Opened in Tribeca in September 2025,「Muku (無垢)」is one of the newest additions to New York’s growing kaiseki scene—and one that made its mark remarkably quickly. Led by Yamagata-born chef Manabu Asanuma... More

Muku
2026.02
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AGEMONO
A5 wagyu beef tenderloin cutlet, seasonal salad

GOHAN
Sawara, chirimen baby sardines, sansho

Caviar uni noodle
Crab curry

SOBA
House made soba with buckwheat from chef‘s hometown, duck dipping sauce

MIZUGASHI
Kotoka strawberry, sake lees ice cream
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Opened in Tribeca in September 2025,「Muku (無垢)」is one of the newest additions to New York’s growing kaiseki scene—and one that made its mark remarkably quickly. Led by Yamagata-born chef Manabu Asanuma (浅沼 学), the restaurant earned its first Michelin star barely two months after opening.

Rather than following the rigid structure of traditional kaiseki,「Muku (無垢)」takes a more contemporary approach to nihonryori, built around goho (五法)—the five classical techniques of raw, grilled, simmered, steamed, and fried. Seasonality and Japanese technique remain at its core, but the expression feels distinctly modern: clean flavors, thoughtful compositions, and occasional touches of luxury woven into a restrained progression. It is a fresh interpretation of kaiseki that respects its foundations without feeling confined by them.
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@restaurantmuku.nyc @chef_manabu.nyc @kokisotome
#vinfox_muku #nyceats #michelinguide #omakase #japanesefood Less

Dinner at Muku

on 10 Aug 2026

by Vincent Fox

Muku
2026.02
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OWAN
Lotus root cake, uni, white miso soup

OSHINOGI
Mochi rice, Japanese whiting, caviar, yuzu

OTSUKURI
Seasonal sashimi selection

YAKIMONO
Kinki rockfish, chrysanthemum greens purée, crispy fried onions

SUNOMONO
King crab, white asparagus, Tosazu vinegar

NABE
Amadai tilefish, bamboo shoots, yuzu kosho
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Opened in Tribeca in September 2025,「Muku (無垢)」is one of the newest additions to New York’s growing kaiseki scene—and one that made its mark remarkably quickly.... More

Muku
2026.02
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.
OWAN
Lotus root cake, uni, white miso soup

OSHINOGI
Mochi rice, Japanese whiting, caviar, yuzu

OTSUKURI
Seasonal sashimi selection

YAKIMONO
Kinki rockfish, chrysanthemum greens purée, crispy fried onions

SUNOMONO
King crab, white asparagus, Tosazu vinegar

NABE
Amadai tilefish, bamboo shoots, yuzu kosho
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.
.
Opened in Tribeca in September 2025,「Muku (無垢)」is one of the newest additions to New York’s growing kaiseki scene—and one that made its mark remarkably quickly. Led by Yamagata-born chef Manabu Asanuma (浅沼 学), the restaurant earned its first Michelin star barely two months after opening.

Rather than following the rigid structure of traditional kaiseki,「Muku (無垢)」takes a more contemporary approach to nihonryori, built around goho (五法)—the five classical techniques of raw, grilled, simmered, steamed, and fried. Seasonality and Japanese technique remain at its core, but the expression feels distinctly modern: clean flavors, thoughtful compositions, and occasional touches of luxury woven into a restrained progression. It is a fresh interpretation of kaiseki that respects its foundations without feeling confined by them.
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.
@restaurantmuku.nyc @chef_manabu.nyc @kokisotome
#vinfox_muku #nyceats #michelinguide #omakase #japanesefood Less

Dinner at Muku

on 19 Apr 2026

by Kim Svigir

April 15, 2026 we first visited @restaurantmuku.nyc during their pre-opening week late last year. Since then, @chef_manabu.nyc has earned a well deserved 1st Michelin ⭐️. We returned on with dear friends @gauroved, @quasimodo_the_bmd , @ludoapatico and enjoyed an absolutely Tokyo worthy wonderful meal. A great surprise also to see Chef @mitsunobu.nagae of the excellent @labeille.nyc located just next door.

#muku... More

April 15, 2026 we first visited @restaurantmuku.nyc during their pre-opening week late last year. Since then, @chef_manabu.nyc has earned a well deserved 1st Michelin ⭐️. We returned on with dear friends @gauroved, @quasimodo_the_bmd , @ludoapatico and enjoyed an absolutely Tokyo worthy wonderful meal. A great surprise also to see Chef @mitsunobu.nagae of the excellent @labeille.nyc located just next door.

#muku #michelin1star⭐️ #mystorywithmichelin #thequest #dearfriends❤️ Less

Dinner at Muku

on 22 Oct 2025

by Ben Hon

Japanese cuisine, distilled to its essence.

At @restaurantmuku.nyc, Chef Manabu Asanuma presents Japanese cuisine through the lens of purity and precision. Drawing on his experience at restaurants such as Odo, Uchu, and Sushi Ichimura, he creates dishes rooted in seasonality and guided by intention. Each course reflects the five classical techniques of Japanese cooking: raw, grilled, simmered, steamed, and fried, executed with remarkable focus and restraint.

The result is a calm... More

Japanese cuisine, distilled to its essence.

At @restaurantmuku.nyc, Chef Manabu Asanuma presents Japanese cuisine through the lens of purity and precision. Drawing on his experience at restaurants such as Odo, Uchu, and Sushi Ichimura, he creates dishes rooted in seasonality and guided by intention. Each course reflects the five classical techniques of Japanese cooking: raw, grilled, simmered, steamed, and fried, executed with remarkable focus and restraint.

The result is a calm and composed dining experience that values clarity over complexity. Every element feels deliberate, from the progression of flavors to the clean and minimalist presentation. A serene spot for those who appreciate craft, balance, and understated beauty. Swipe through for a look inside!

#muku #mukunyc #japanesefood #tribeca Less

Dinner at Manhattan, New York

on 11 Oct 2025

by Kim Svigir

September 3, 2025 our great privilege to attend the pre-opening of @restaurantmuku.nyc in Tribeca. Chef @chef_manabu.nyc ‘s new and exciting omakase entry into the highly competitive NYC dining scene. Little doubt the excellence and exclusivity of Muku will quickly propel it to one of NY’s most sought tables.

#newyorkcity #kumahospitality #omakase #newyorkfinedining #muku #thequest #foodlovers... More

September 3, 2025 our great privilege to attend the pre-opening of @restaurantmuku.nyc in Tribeca. Chef @chef_manabu.nyc ‘s new and exciting omakase entry into the highly competitive NYC dining scene. Little doubt the excellence and exclusivity of Muku will quickly propel it to one of NY’s most sought tables.

#newyorkcity #kumahospitality #omakase #newyorkfinedining #muku #thequest #foodlovers Less