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Odo East Village
KaisekiKaisekiIzakayaEast VillageNew 2026Chef Hiroki Odo
Chef Hiroki Odo's 2026 kaiseki-izakaya in the East Village — a 24-seat walk-in room offering rice-centric gluten-free kaiseki dishes at accessible prices, with a 700-person waitlist within weeks of opening.
- Price
- ¥¥¥
- Area
- East Village
- Since
- 2026
- Chef
- Hiroki Odo
Plate № 960
About
Odo East Village opened in February 2026 at 536 East 5th Street as chef Hiroki Odo's more casual expression of kaiseki culture — described by Time Out New York as NYC's first 'kaiseki izakaya.' The 24-seat room is à la carte, walk-in friendly, and built around rice and gluten-free preparations drawn from Odo's two-Michelin-star kaiseki training. Forbes reported a 700-person waitlist within the first month.
Neighborhood & visiting
Odo East Village sits in East Village, 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 Hiroki Odo — the two-Michelin-star kaiseki master behind Odo Flatiron
- NYC's first kaiseki izakaya — a walk-in, à la carte format
- 700-person waitlist within weeks of opening (Forbes, March 2026)
- Rice-centric, gluten-free dishes — a distinctive culinary approach
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Frequently asked
About Odo East Village
- Is Odo East Village an authentic kaiseki restaurant in New York?
- Yes — Odo East Village 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 Odo East Village located?
- Odo East Village is located at 536 East 5th Street, New York, NY 10009, New York, USA in the East Village neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Odo East Village?
- Odo East Village accepts reservations online. For an authentic kaiseki experience, especially at a focused counter, booking ahead is strongly recommended.
- What is the price range at Odo East Village?
- Odo East Village sits in the ¥¥¥ price range — typical for kaiseki of this format in New York.
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