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"The basement dining room Kikko earned critical acclaim under chef Mariya Russell and was awarded a Michelin star in 2019 for its seven-course progressive meals; Russell became the first Black female chef to preside over a Michelin-starred kitchen before departing for Hawai’i (taking sous chef Garrett with her). Kikko’s menu helped define the Kumiko/Kikko experience, but the room remains closed for the time being as Kumiko reopens with a revised approach." - Ashok Selvam