Is Kappo Masa an authentic kaiseki restaurant in New York?

Yes — Kappo Masa 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 Kappo Masa located?

Kappo Masa is located at https://www.kappomasanyc.com/contact, New York, USA in the Upper East Side neighborhood.

Do I need a reservation at Kappo Masa?

Kappo Masa accepts reservations online. For an authentic kaiseki experience, especially at a focused counter, booking ahead is strongly recommended.

What is the price range at Kappo Masa?

Kappo Masa sits in the ¥¥¥¥ price range — typical for kaiseki of this format in New York.

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New York · Kaiseki · a la carte

Kappo Masa

Name: Kappo Masa
Address: https://www.kappomasanyc.com/contact, New York, USA
Telephone: https://www.kappomasanyc.com/contact
Price range: ¥¥¥¥

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Masa Takayama's kappo restaurant on the Upper East Side — a more casual expression of the Columbus Circle master's cooking, housed inside the Gagosian Gallery.

Price: ¥¥¥¥
Area: Upper East Side
Chef: Masayoshi Takayama

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About

Kappo Masa opened inside the Gagosian Gallery on Madison Avenue as Masayoshi Takayama's kappo-style restaurant, distinct from his Masa counter in format and price. The menu covers an extensive range of Japanese seasonal dishes in the kappo tradition — grilled fish, steamed dishes, soba, and nigiri — served à la carte in an art-gallery setting. The combination of Takayama's culinary pedigree with Gagosian's environment makes it one of New York's more unusual dining destinations.

Neighborhood & visiting

Kappo Masa sits in Upper East Side, 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

Chef Masayoshi Takayama — also behind two-Michelin-star Masa
Kappo format — more accessible than Masa's fixed omakase
Set inside Gagosian Gallery — art and cuisine intersection
Broad seasonal Japanese menu: grilled fish, soba, nigiri

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Frequently asked

About Kappo Masa

Is Kappo Masa an authentic kaiseki restaurant in New York?: Yes — Kappo Masa 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 Kappo Masa located?: Kappo Masa is located at https://www.kappomasanyc.com/contact, New York, USA in the Upper East Side neighborhood.
Do I need a reservation at Kappo Masa?: Kappo Masa accepts reservations online. For an authentic kaiseki experience, especially at a focused counter, booking ahead is strongly recommended.
What is the price range at Kappo Masa?: Kappo Masa sits in the ¥¥¥¥ price range — typical for kaiseki of this format in New York.

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