Kappo Masa

4.5

632 Reviews

$50 and over

Japanese

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2 people

Nov 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 16 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Good for business meals
Innovative

Located at 976 Madison Avenue below the Gagosian Gallery. Kappo Masa is a collaboration between renown chef Masayoshi "Masa" Takayama and art dealer, Larry Gagosian. Kappo Masa offers a dining experience that is sophisticated yet relaxed, featuring fresh, modern Japanese cuisine.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Japanese, Sushi
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(212) 906-7141
Website
http://kappomasanyc.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Masayoshi Takayama known as "Masa"
Private party facilities
Private room available upon request.

Location
976 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10075
Neighborhood
Upper East Side
Cross street
76th Street
Parking details
Public parking garage located at 35 E. 75th St. between Park & Madison Avenues.
Public transit
6 train to 77th St
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Kappo Masa Omakase
$350.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Reserve a seat at the Kappo Masa counter for an Omakase featuring a menu highlighting seasonal Japanese flavors, curated by Michelin-star Chef Masa Takayama. Available only at the sushi counter for the entire party. Most dietary restrictions may be accommodated. *Omakase experience reservations are for counter seats only, and not transferable to table seating.*

Chicken Dumpling with Cilantro$26.00
Hot or Cold Soba Tempura$34.00
Edamame$14.00
Miso Nasu$21.00
Roasted Uni Custard in Half Shell$48.00
- With Summer Truffle$58.00
Shrimp Tempura with Vegetables$34.00
Sauteed Spinach$18.00
Spicy Dancing Shrimp$29.00
Kari Kari Fried Chicken$24.00
Peking Duck Foie Gras Tacos$32.00
Beef Juju$46.00
Beef Sukiyaki w/ Seared Foie Gras$50.00
Robata Chicken$32.00

Soup

Nameko Tofu Miso Soup$12.00

Hibachi Grill

Beef Skewers$32.00
Pork Ribs$30.00
Asparagus Goma Ae$20.00
Cod Miso Butter$42.00
Soy Chicken Wings$24.00
Masa Rib Eye Steak$120.00
Japanese A5 Ohmi Wagyu Tataki w/ Summer Truffle$180.00
Shishito Peppers$16.00

Rice Dishes

Mushroom Fried Rice$32.00
Beef Fried Rice$38.00
Duck Fried Rice with Foie Gras$45.00
Lobster Fried Rice$48.00

Surimi Pasta

no gluten 100% seafood noodle

Shrimp Pasta Chili Spicy Tomato$38.00
Surimi Bottarga$35.00
Surimi Shrimp Pappardelle$55.00

Dinner Omakase

15 - 18 pieces (available at sushi counter only) $245

Sushi and Sashimi

Toro, Fatty Tuna, Boston Blue Fin$24.00
Akami, Lean Tuna, Boston Blue Fin$12.00
Sake, Salmon, New Zealand King$10.00
Hirame, Fluke, Kyushu, Japan$11.00
Tai, Sea Bream, Kyushu, Japan$11.00
Kinmedai, Golden Eye Snapper, Chiba, Japan$11.00
Hamachi, Yellowtail, Niigata, Japan$11.00
Shimaaji, Island Jack Fish, Wakayama, Japan$11.00
Kampachi, Amber Jack, Shikoku Island, Japan$10.00
Saba, Japanese Mackerel, Oita, Japan$11.00
Uni, Sea Urchin, Hokkaido, Japan$36.00
Tarabagani, King Crab, Alaska$16.00
Shiro Ika, Squid w/ Salt & Yuzu Zest, Kyushu, Japan$10.00
Anago, Sea Eel w/ Salt & Yuzu Zest, Nagasaki, Japan$11.00
Unagi, Fresh Water Eel, Kyushu, Japan$13.00
Ikura, Salmon Roe, Hokkaido, Japan$10.00
Tobiko, Flying Fish Roe, Hokkaido, Japan$9.00
Amaebi, Sweet Shrimp, Hokkaido, Japan$19.00
Summer Truffle Ball, Italy$42.00

Rolls

Masa "Toro Toro"$79.00
Spicy Tuna with Green Chili$28.00
Yellowtail Scallion$26.00
Shrimp$25.00
- Lobster Tempura$49.00
Alaskan King Crab California Roll w/ Tobiko$39.00
Seared Salmon with Avocado and Crispy Flakes$24.00
Tuna with Avocado$23.00
Creamy Miso Tofu with Avocado$19.00
Grilled Maitake w/ Summer Truffle$29.00
Avocado Cucumber$18.00
Grilled or Tempura Asparagus$22.00
Unagi Avocado$49.00
Toro Caviar$280.00
Kanpachi Potato$35.00
Sweet Shrimp Uni Sutomaki$52.00

Summer Cocktails

Heat$24.00
jalapeño infused vodka, fresh lime, muddled cucumber
Cucumber in a Rice Field$25.00
sake, vodka, japanese cucumber
Numero Zero$26.00
mezcal, absinthe, lime juice, crème de violette, chartreuse
Art Basil$28.00
tequila, basil, strawberry, yuzu, lemon
Daybreak$30.00
grapefruit vodka, giffard pamplemousse, grapefruit granité

Non-Alcoholic Drinks

Free Spirit$15.00
Pomegranate juice, lychee purée, mint
Tom Dandy$15.00
Yuzu, ginger ale, lemon syrup

Beer

Hitachino White Ale$15.00
Asahi$15.00
Sapporo Lager$15.00
Echigo Rice Lager$15.00

Wine by the Glass

Sparkling

Champagne, Bollinger Special Cuvée Brut NV
- Glass$45.00
- Bottle$180.00
Champagne, Billecart Salmon Rosé Brut NV
- Glass$55.00
- Bottle$220.00

White

Etna Bianco, Benanti, Sicily, Italy 2020
- Glass$20.00
- Bottle$80.00
Sancerre, Florian Mollet, Loire, France 2019
- Glass$30.00
- Bottle$120.00
Chardonnay, Lynmar, Sonoma, California 2018
- Glass$28.00
- Bottle$112.00
Chablis, Domaine Laroche, Burgundy, France 2021
- Glass$35.00
- Bottle$140.00

Rosé

Côtes de Provence, Peyrassol, France 2021
- Glass$20.00
- Bottle$80.00

Red

Saint-Amour, Château de Lavernette, France 2015
- Glass$20.00
- Bottle$85.00
Rioja Reserva, Altos Ibéricos, Spain 2015
- Glass$25.00
- Bottle$100.00
Pinot Noir, Camille Giroud, Savigny 1er Cru 2019
- Glass$30.00
- Bottle$120.00
Cabernet/Merlot, Cain Concept, Napa Valley 2013
- Glass$45.00
- Bottle$180.00

What 632 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
3.6Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Kappo Masa offers an upscale dining experience with "super creative food" and "amazing quality and flavor combinations." Guests rave about the "best sushi" and "incredible toro wasabi." While some note high prices and occasional service hiccups, the overall vibe is "always great," making it a memorable culinary destination.

632 Reviews

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Allyson
Los Angeles
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best sushi restaurant in New York! Consistently outstanding and innovative, love it.
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sharon
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everyone is delicious and fresh Service is always very good
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Jonathan
New York City
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on November 21, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
I never write reviews and was extremely optimistic coming in for my wife’s birthday. I felt the ambiance was fantastic but found the food underwhelming, which made everything feel 30% overpriced. Very clean establishment. Maitre D took a photo of us at beginning of night. We felt welcomed. When we left tried to grab another and the maitre D walked away from us. Leaving us with an even more bitter taste. My wife enjoyed it more than I did, but won’t be going back even though it seemed like a ton of regulars.
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DCDiners
Los Angeles
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful - we are regulars but it never ceases to amaze
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Elena
New York City
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
There were interesting, original dishes that were delicious and beautifully presented. We enjoyed our dining experience very much.
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michal
New York City
84 reviews
vip
5.0
84 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great food on the expensive side. Seating location can influence the overall experience:
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Jeremy
Charleston
2 reviews
vip
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 8, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
I’ve eaten here a dozen times and it’s always been good. This time was not. They served me several courses of hot food before the sushi. None were good. One of the courses it turns out was an extra. Maybe was $160 for two? No one told me. I was full by the end time the sushi arrived. Wasn’t great either. It included a chewy piece of cooked tuna that I think they described as a tuna tender. I won’t be back.
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Tracy
Jacksonville
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The very best sushi Japanese favorites and cuisine in the entire world!! Always come back again and again. Thank you for treating our family like yours. ❤️
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erica
New York City
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely outstanding! We sat at the counter and did a tasting menu which was phenomenal!
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Mark
Mobile
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 28, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Good quality and enjoyed the food and service. About 30-40% more expensive than I would have expected. Crowd was a bit pretentious and slightly off putting but that’s not the restaurants fault.
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FAQs

Kappo Masa offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 906-7141.

Kappo Masa is rated 4.5 stars by 632 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 16 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

976 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10075

Additional information

Cross street
76th Street
Neighborhood
Upper East Side
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Japanese, Sushi
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Public parking garage located at 35 E. 75th St. between Park & Madison Avenues.
Public transit
6 train to 77th St
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Masayoshi Takayama known as "Masa"
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://kappomasanyc.com/
Phone number
(212) 906-7141
Private party facilities
Private room available upon request.

Featured in

The Diner Reviews Are In: 100 Best Restaurants in America

Kappo Masa

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

The Diner Reviews Are In: 100 Best Restaurants in America

Kappo Masa Omakase

Chef Tasting Menu

Chilled

Masa Toro Tartare Caviar$98.00

Deep Sea Snapper Ponzu$42.00

Tuna Avocado Tartare$38.00

Tai Summer Truffle Ceviche$42.00

Toro Wasabi Ceviche$58.00

Kanpachi with Serrano Potato Julienne$36.00

Salads

Kale Gobo Frisée$24.00

Spicy Cucumber with Avocado$24.00

Watercress Beets Wasabi Slaw$22.00

Wakame Seaweed Yuzu Vinaigrette$30.00

Warm

Chicken Dumpling with Cilantro$26.00

Hot or Cold Soba Tempura$34.00

Edamame$14.00

Miso Nasu$21.00

Roasted Uni Custard in Half Shell$48.00

Shrimp Tempura with Vegetables$34.00

Sauteed Spinach$18.00

Spicy Dancing Shrimp$29.00

Kari Kari Fried Chicken$24.00

Peking Duck Foie Gras Tacos$32.00

Beef Juju$46.00

Beef Sukiyaki w/ Seared Foie Gras$50.00

Robata Chicken$32.00

Soup

Nameko Tofu Miso Soup$12.00

Hibachi Grill

Beef Skewers$32.00

Pork Ribs$30.00

Asparagus Goma Ae$20.00

Cod Miso Butter$42.00

Soy Chicken Wings$24.00

Masa Rib Eye Steak$120.00

Japanese A5 Ohmi Wagyu Tataki w/ Summer Truffle$180.00

Shishito Peppers$16.00

Rice Dishes

Mushroom Fried Rice$32.00

Beef Fried Rice$38.00

Duck Fried Rice with Foie Gras$45.00

Lobster Fried Rice$48.00

Surimi Pasta

Shrimp Pasta Chili Spicy Tomato$38.00

Surimi Bottarga$35.00

Surimi Shrimp Pappardelle$55.00

Dinner Omakase

Sushi and Sashimi

Toro, Fatty Tuna, Boston Blue Fin$24.00

Akami, Lean Tuna, Boston Blue Fin$12.00

Sake, Salmon, New Zealand King$10.00

Hirame, Fluke, Kyushu, Japan$11.00

Tai, Sea Bream, Kyushu, Japan$11.00

Kinmedai, Golden Eye Snapper, Chiba, Japan$11.00

Hamachi, Yellowtail, Niigata, Japan$11.00

Shimaaji, Island Jack Fish, Wakayama, Japan$11.00

Kampachi, Amber Jack, Shikoku Island, Japan$10.00

Saba, Japanese Mackerel, Oita, Japan$11.00

Uni, Sea Urchin, Hokkaido, Japan$36.00

Tarabagani, King Crab, Alaska$16.00

Shiro Ika, Squid w/ Salt & Yuzu Zest, Kyushu, Japan$10.00

Anago, Sea Eel w/ Salt & Yuzu Zest, Nagasaki, Japan$11.00

Unagi, Fresh Water Eel, Kyushu, Japan$13.00

Ikura, Salmon Roe, Hokkaido, Japan$10.00

Tobiko, Flying Fish Roe, Hokkaido, Japan$9.00

Amaebi, Sweet Shrimp, Hokkaido, Japan$19.00

Summer Truffle Ball, Italy$42.00

Rolls

Masa "Toro Toro"$79.00

Spicy Tuna with Green Chili$28.00

Yellowtail Scallion$26.00

Shrimp$25.00

Alaskan King Crab California Roll w/ Tobiko$39.00