"At this kaiseki restaurant in a Fort Greene townhouse, you’ll find wonderful Polish-inflected Japanese dishes, like a traditional potato dumpling made with sweet mochiko flour, filled with warm cheesecake, and nestled on a bed of sweet-tart raspberries and sour cream. The dining room, which looks like a woodworking masters thesis, and the backyard tearoom are just as delightful. Little details, like milk bread and rhododendron kombucha in that tea room to start, make a 12-course meal at Ikigai a great choice for an intimate, relaxing celebration. Interestingly, this place also operates as a non-profit, donating earnings from their $165 tasting menu to an organization that combats food insecurity. " - will hartman, willa moore, neha talreja, molly fitzpatrick, bryan kim
