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"The Office of Mr. Moto isn’t the only city’s sushi speakeasy in NYC, but it is the only one with a player piano, historical artifacts, and an unmarked entrance that requires you to solve a riddle. Based on the life and adventures of an entirely fictional 19th character, the place feels like a very earnest gimmick, but the $255 omakase is no joke. Expect 21 courses, with around 15 pieces of lightly dressed nigiri made with whatever uncommon fish is currently on hand. A second restaurant, The Residence Of Mr. Moto, focuses on kaisendon." - willa moore, will hartman, allie conti, molly fitzpatrick, sonal shah, bryan kim