Mujō

"Getting a reservation, even at the hottest places, isn’t usually a challenge in these parts. But Mujo remains the city’s hardest-to-book enigma, so scoring a place at the stellar 15-seat omakase table in West Midtown is the ultimate special occasion flex. The space is equally enigmatic—a hidden door leads to a dark room that looks like the only way to enter is with a secret greeting and million-dollar wire transfer to an offshore account. Servers, dressed in black, nearly disappear into walls until one steps forward to fill your glass. But the biggest mystery to unravel will be which of the 12 courses will be your favorite, especially when every bite of high-grade nigiri is worthy of the title." - nina reeder, jacinta howard, juli horsford

"The 15-seat sushi bar at this Michelin-starred Japanese restaurant offers an intimate dining experience catered to each guest. Expect a meal from chef J. Trent Harris to feature several courses of nigiri prepared in the edomae sushi style served along with other dishes like hakurei turnip tartlets, buta nikomi with braised iberico pork, and tamagoyaki (Japanese shrimp and egg cake similar to an omelet). It’s all followed by dessert paired with konacha green tea. Mujo is reservation only, which includes the petite cocktail bar. Reservations required." - Eater Staff

"At just 15 seats, Mujo is the perfect spot for an intimate, celebratory omakase feast guided by chef J. Trent Harris and his team. Even the petite cocktail bar is reserved exclusively for those dining at the restaurant. A meal starts with several courses of nigiri prepared in the edomae sushi style, broken up by dishes like hakurei turnip tartlets and buta nikomi with braised iberico pork. Nods to Japanese culinary traditions include a tamagoyaki (Japanese shrimp and egg cake similar to an omelet) followed by dessert paired with konacha green tea. Reservations required." - Eater Staff

"At just 15 seats, and built around offering an intimate, one-on-one experience between diners and the sushi chef, Mujo is a splurge-worthy destination restaurant for indulging in an omakase. Located next door to Cooks and Soldiers, this restaurant from chef J. Trent Harris features course after course of nigiri prepared in the edomae sushi style, along with other dishes like hakurei turnip tartlets, buta nikomi with braised iberico pork, and tamagoyaki (Japanese shrimp and egg cake similar to an omelet). Dessert is paired with konacha green tea. Mujo is reservation only, which includes the cocktail bar. Choose from a sushi counter or private room seating. Reservations required. $245 per person." - Eater Staff

"Built around an intimate and highly personalized dining experience between diners and the sushi chef, Michelin-starred and 2022 Eater award winner Mujo is a splurge-worthy destination for omakase. Reservations go fast when released each month, but for those who secure a seat at the sushi bar, patience (and the hefty price tag) pay off thanks to the attention to detail and personalized touches they experience throughout the meal. Led by chef J. Trent Harris, who trained under master sushi chefs at Michelin-star establishments Sushi Ginza Onodera and Shuko in New York and Tokyo, this 15-seat omakase restaurant is a master class of its own in hospitality and the nuanced art of Edomae-style sushi. A meal here begins with cocktails at the small bar reserved for guests of the restaurant. Then, during dinner, Harris and his team wow exquisite courses of nigiri, beautiful dishes like hakurei turnip tartlets, and nods to other Japanese culinary traditions, including tamagoyaki (Japanese shrimp and egg cake similar to an omelet) and konacha green tea served with dessert." - Eater Staff