Omakase restaurant Yugin Opens From Former Masa Chef | Eater NY

"A super-luxe, 12-seat omakase counter perched on the 37th floor of the General Motors Building, this restaurant delivers a 2.5-hour, $475-per-person experience (before tax, supplements, and drinks) with skyline and Central Park views, an entrance on 59th Street between Madison and Fifth, and a no-phones policy to keep diners present. Former Masa right-hand Eugeniu Zubco frames the experience through ichigo ichie—guided by Japan’s 72 seasons—sourcing rare ingredients like A5 Ohmi wagyu, high-grade Wazuma wasabi, and custom Petrossian caviar from auctions and farms only a handful of U.S. restaurants can access, while making his own soy sauce and vinegars and offering pairings that can include Burgundy reds instead of the usual sake-first approach. The room, designed by Juan Santa Cruz, centers two six-seat counters carved from a 200-year-old hinoki tree and showcases antique and custom ceramics, many crafted by Zubco himself. Early visitors note roughly 20 courses that weave in European techniques and a fresh-fish approach from Kyushu with little aging; the opening progression stands out for its acidity, texture, and temperature contrasts before moving into smaller-than-typical American-sized nigiri. Though located inside the private club Coco’s at Colette, reservations are open to non-members, with seatings Tuesday through Saturday (5:30/5:45 p.m. and 8/8:15 p.m.) and a 30-minute grace period before no-shows are charged; bookings are on Tock." - Melissa McCart