Casa Ukiyo

East Village Restaurant Ukiyo Reopens With a New Chef | Eater NY

"After reopening on Saturday following a summer break, the East Village chef’s-counter spot returned with a new chef, Maria José Yáñez Jaramillo, who brings experience from Jean‑Georges and The French Laundry and is offering a French menu infused with Japanese elements and flavors from her hometown of Toluca, Mexico; standout dishes listed include a kombu tostada, honeynut squash ravioli, and binchotan-grilled octopus tacos, there’s an eight-course set menu for $98, and the restaurant—owned by Jack and Grace Lamb of nearby Jewel Bako—had previously received a Michelin star in the 2020 guide under former chef Marco Prins, who left this summer." - Serena Dai