Noz 17

This downtown sibling of the impressive Upper East original is elegant and inviting.The seven-seat cypress counter is the focal point of the intimate dining room, where an abundance of wood and gently calibrated lighting produce a serene setting.Chef Junichi Matsuzaki is highly skilled and talented. The omakase shows off the chef's free-wheeling style with a procession that keeps the palate stimulated. Otsumami, sashimi and nigiri all show off an impressive display of top-notch product that has been expertly treated and handled. A slice of pearlescent white cuttlefish, intricately scored so it practically melts in the mouth, accompanied by a mouth-coating demitasse of snapper bone broth, are just two of the delights presented to diners.

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