New York · Kaiseki · omakase
Hakubai
KaisekiSushiTempuraWagyuFine Dining
An exquisitely authentic kaiseki experience at The Prince Kitano hotel on Park Avenue, with seasonal multi-course menus by Japanese executive chef Yukihiro Sato.
- Price
- ¥¥¥¥
- Area
- Murray Hill / Midtown East
- Since
- 2024
- Chef
- Yukihiro Sato
Plate № 1830
About
Hakubai is the fine dining restaurant of The Prince Kitano New York, a Japanese luxury hotel on Park Avenue in Murray Hill operated by Seibu Prince Hotels Worldwide. After a renovation and reimagining, the revived Hakubai now centers on kaiseki — Japan's most refined multi-course culinary tradition — with executive chef Yukihiro Sato orchestrating tasting menus that begin at $250 per person. Each course is meticulously composed around seasonal ingredients, with the kitchen following the kaiseki sequence of sakizuke (amuse), otsukuri (sashimi), yakimono (grilled), mushi (steamed), and more, culminating in sushi and rice. An à la carte menu including sushi, tempura, wagyu, and chirashi is available alongside the kaiseki courses. Tripadvisor reviewers with Japan experience consistently call it 'genuinely authentic' in both cuisine and service approach.
Neighborhood & visiting
Hakubai sits in Murray Hill / Midtown East, one of New York's neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. Reservations are available online — for a focused kaiseki counter this is strongly recommended. Check the posted hours before you go — traditional kaiseki restaurants often close between service periods.
Why it's on Washoku Guide
- One of the very few kaiseki restaurants in New York serving the full ceremonial sequence of courses at the caliber of top Japanese ryotei.
- Operated by Seibu Prince Hotels, Japan's premier luxury hotel group, and staffed by Japanese chefs, the authenticity is institutionally grounded.
- Chef Yukihiro Sato's attention to seasonal ingredients and visual presentation makes each course a work of art as much as a culinary statement.
- The à la carte option provides access to sushi, tempura, wagyu, and other refined specialties at a lower entry price point alongside the full kaiseki experience.
Kaiseki tasting menu from $250 per person. Reservations via the website strongly recommended.
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Frequently asked
About Hakubai
- Is Hakubai an authentic kaiseki restaurant in New York?
- Yes — Hakubai is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for kaiseki in New York: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused kaiseki format.
- Where is Hakubai located?
- Hakubai is located at 66 Park Ave, New York, NY 10016, New York, United States in the Murray Hill / Midtown East neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Hakubai?
- Hakubai accepts reservations online. For an authentic kaiseki experience, especially at a focused counter, booking ahead is strongly recommended.
- What is the price range at Hakubai?
- Hakubai sits in the ¥¥¥¥ price range — typical for kaiseki of this format in New York.
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