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Restaurant Yuu

KaisekiOmakaseFrench-JapaneseMichelinGreenpointBrooklyn

A Michelin-starred French-Japanese omakase in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, where chef-owner Yuu Shimano composes 15-course seasonal menus with classical French technique and Japanese precision.

Price
¥¥¥¥
Area
Greenpoint
Since
2023
Chef
Yuu Shimano / Shuji Furukawa
Owner
Yuu Shimano
Restaurant Yuu — authentic kaiseki restaurant in New York, Greenpoint
Plate № 160
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About
Restaurant Yuu opened in Greenpoint in May 2023 and received a Michelin star in 2023–24. Owner-chef Yuu Shimano was born in Hyogo Prefecture, Japan, and trained in Paris before settling in Brooklyn; chef Shuji Furukawa oversees the kitchen. The 15-course menu fuses French classical structure with seasonal Japanese ingredients, earning sustained critical praise. Greenpointers named it among Brooklyn's finest dining rooms.
Neighborhood & visiting

Restaurant Yuu sits in Greenpoint, 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
  • Michelin One Star 2023–24
  • Chef-owner Yuu Shimano trained in Paris and Japan
  • 15-course French-Japanese tasting menu
Links
Reserve →Website →Map →Yelp →Tripadvisor →Instagram →Michelin →

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Frequently asked

About Restaurant Yuu

Is Restaurant Yuu an authentic kaiseki restaurant in New York?
Yes — Restaurant Yuu 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 Restaurant Yuu located?
Restaurant Yuu is located at 55 Nassau Ave #1A, Brooklyn, NY 11222, New York, USA in the Greenpoint neighborhood.
Do I need a reservation at Restaurant Yuu?
Restaurant Yuu accepts reservations online. For an authentic kaiseki experience, especially at a focused counter, booking ahead is strongly recommended.
What is the price range at Restaurant Yuu?
Restaurant Yuu sits in the ¥¥¥¥ price range — typical for kaiseki of this format in New York.
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