"Last fall, Takayama opened his much-anticipated new casual concept, Tetsu, in TriBeCa, specializing in robatayaki cuisine. 'Robata means every house has a fire pit,' he says, noting that robatayaki is commonplace in many Japanese homes. An open kitchen greets guests as they enter Tetsu. Tetsu is located on the ground floor, serving up various skewers like crispy pork belly and chicken yakitori, as well as salads, noodle dishes, and temaki and nigiri sushi. The wildly popular burger is available during the lunch hour. The aptly-named Basement, located downstairs, features a 10-seat, 22-foot-long Bubinga wood counter where guests can order a multi-course tasting menu focused on various proteins." - The MICHELIN Guide
