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New York City, New York

Bar Masa

Restaurant

Why we point you here

Two Michelin–starred Japanese precision in New York, refined and consistently charted among the world's best.

Japanese tradition meets exacting modern technique at this two Michelin–starred fixture in New York. The craft here is meticulous, the ambition quiet but unmistakable, and the recognition—earned across multiple global rankings—speaks to a kitchen that operates at the highest level. It's the kind of meal you build an evening around.

Accolades

  • 2025Five-Star
  • 2024Five-Star
  • 2023Five-Star
  • 2022Five-Star
  • 2021Five-Star
  • 2020Five-Star

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Charted by Forbes Travel Guide· Last verified 2026-07-07