Chikarashi Isso

Japanese restaurant · Financial District

Chikarashi Isso

Japanese restaurant · Financial District

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38 Rector St, New York, NY 10006

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Highlights

A sleek, minimalist spot in Fidi where gourmet poke bowls creatively blend Hawaiian and Japanese flavors, perfect for a casual lunch or elevated dinner.  

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38 Rector St, New York, NY 10006 Get directions

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38 Rector St, New York, NY 10006 Get directions

+1 646 596 8298
chikarashi.com
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Mar 4, 2025

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"Chikarashi Isso is one of the 44 new additions to the MICHELIN Guide New York selection." - The MICHELIN Guide

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"Chikarashi Isso is doing a pop-up featuring a 13-course yakitori omakase prepared by Atsushi Kono. The pop-up runs Tuesdays through Sundays on the second floor outdoor terrace of Hotel 50 Bowery." - Tanay Warerkar

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"Like Richie and Chas Tenenbaum, you wouldn’t know Chikarashi and Chikarashi Isso were related if it weren’t for the name. Whereas Chikarashi draws long lunch lines for fast-casual poke bowls, Chikarashi Isso is a high-end Japanese restaurant in FiDi where you’ll find wagyu with caviar and wok lobster with soft shell shrimp. Despite a diverse menu with tempura, yakitori, and soba, each of these dishes could pass as the restaurant’s specialty. That’s especially the case with the yakitori, and it’s why the chef’s selection, which includes six delicious skewers of chicken and vegetables for $18, needs to be on your table. While you could go for the $145 tasting menu, we recommend using this small spot near the Stock Exchange for laidback business meals when you’re looking to order a handful of excellent dishes and a few cocktails without committing to a big night out." - Matt Tervooren

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Paul Cheong

Google
I wanted to like this place as their service was amazing, but their food was hit or miss and while their ambiance was nice, they had this flickering ceiling light that was quite annoying. The croquettes were amazing. So was the sukiyaki. But the chicken karaage wasn’t very crispy. It would’ve been better to fry twice perhaps. The chirashi had good fish but the rice was sticky and gummy, which took away from the fish. Overall a nice meal, but things could be better.

Victor C

Google
Small place, with a bar and good selection of Japanese liquor. Food was okay The hamburger was a bit gamey, but the sauce was excellent. Fried chicken was well fried but could use a little more seasoning Monkfish liver, would pass Limes were subpar

Heather Lascano

Google
Absolutely in-love with this intimate, quiet little Japanese oasis! It was as if we transported to Japan with the most perfect authentic yakitori flavors enveloped with Binchotan charcoal by Chef Atsushi Kodo. He executed his vision in the city, on a rooftop with his own custom built wooden structure, unlike anything else we've seen in NYC. A 13-course Omakase turned into a 20-course Omakase but that's how we do! Mouth watering chicken tails, Chochin/chicken ovary, chicken arteries, Kumamoto oysters, cold matcha soba, chicken liver pate, everything was truly delicious. Speaking and interacting with Chef Atsushi was incredible. Service was incredible. The fire spirits were incredible. Grateful they accommodated my fish allergies when no one else would. Wildly super happy, an experience beyond words, my entire being, soul, and energy field is glowing, emanating, radiating.

The Sushi Guide

Google
Extremely fresh ingredients and a seasonal Kappo style menu, everything we tried was delicious. The best Japanese restaurant in Fidi, I recommend going with a group to try several dishes.

MrWoo

Google
Quite a setup for an outdoor yakitori bar where the experience could actually be expanded wben you visit on a rainy day. Their menu is well chosen to guide your path along the set of yakitori and finally greet you with a dessert! I love their choices and one surprising thing is that their waitress did not speak Japanese👀 or maybe that’s just too much of me asking😂 but overall, great place!

Alex Hsu

Google
I was fortunate enough to be the first table served at Chikarashi Isso in NYC in Fidi District. Be warned, your standard of chicken may well be forever ruined after tasting their chicken yakitori oyster. The seafood dishes, such as uni risotto and amberjack are also out of this world. They’re concept is one that I’ve never seen before: casual lunch that transforms into fine dining in the evening with a prix fixe option. Whether it’s lunch or dinner, eating here may well transform your taste buds!

Ada S

Google
Fabulous place for a date night downtown. The staff and our waiter, Scott, was attentive and provided great recommendations. There's a perfect amount to select from on the a la carte menu if you aren't interested in doing the tasting. There's a large selection of drinks and cocktails (and even a few mocktails) to pair with your meal. LOVED the desserts and will be dreaming about grilled mochi (🍡)! Food ordered (listed based on my highest preferences first): Yaki Dango, Hojicha Brûlée, Chef’s Selection Yakitori, Chawanmushi, Wok Lobster, Hotate, Chicken Karaage, Samgye Tang, Uni Risotto, and Gyu Maki (unfortunately, I don't eat beef so didn't taste this dish).

Nazia Ahmed

Google
Having been to many Japanese brasseries I’m used to having a dish or two that don’t wow. This meal delighted dish after dish. The detail to taste and presentation is impeccable. Notable is the gyu maki, blowfish and matcha soba. Given that this is only their first week I’m impressed and can’t wait for more.