Oko Rye

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"Everything about Oko in Rye says “you’ve made it,” from the difficult-to-score prime-time reservations to the luxury items all over the Japanese menu, including three kinds of uni appetizers. Make sure to try the handrolls and the yakitori, but know that however you decide to navigate the hot and cold starters and extensive nigiri selection, you’ll be rewarded with high-quality ingredients and lots of excellent single bites. Even the dessert course feels like pampering, with a homemade matcha kit kat and custom toppings on creamy soft serve, resulting in a sundae that far exceeds the token ice cream at many Japanese restaurants." - mike wasserman

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"If the name OKO rings a bell, it’s because this Japanese restaurant’s Rye counterpart also appears in our guide to the best restaurants in Westchester. Both the sushi bar and kitchen dishes in this converted firehouse space are equally great—start your meal with the pleasingly crunchy tempura-fried shiso leaves with creamy tofu dip, or the pear and cabbage salad with nutty miso dressing. On the sushi front, the $50 chef’s selection of 10 classic-with-a-twist nigiri is a great value, since most pieces on their own will run you $10-$20 each. Alternatively, you can’t go wrong with tempura mushroom bao, the duck and foie gras gyoza, or the truffled wagyu crispy rice nigiri. Close out your meal with the homemade soft serve or matcha Kit Kat, which are anything but an afterthought." - chloe zale, ciera velarde

"Despite all signs, this isn't so much a Japanese haunt as much as it is the chef's own interpretation of the same nation's cuisine. The light-filled space hums with an attractive crowd, including locals who convene—under a lofty ceiling—at the welcoming bar. If that doesn't scream neighborhood jewel, an open kitchen offering creative bites is sure to fill the bill.This contemporary Asian restaurant features everything from nigiri, sashimi and handrolls to tempura and hot dishes. Madeira-miso black cod as well as crab-and-pork dumplings are favorites; but those who choose the omakase may enjoy petite bites such as cedar-smoked black cod with crispy beets, chutoro with sweet onion dashi or red king crab with chili butter." - Michelin Inspector

Oko Kitchen Review - Fairfield County - The Infatuation

"If the name OKO rings a bell, it’s because this Japanese restaurant’s Rye counterpart also appears in our guide to the best restaurants in Westchester. Both the sushi bar and kitchen dishes in this converted firehouse space are equally great—start your meal with the pleasingly crunchy tempura-fried shiso leaves with creamy tofu dip, or the pear and cabbage salad with nutty miso dressing. On the sushi front, the $50 chef’s selection of 10 classic-with-a-twist nigiri is a great value, since most pieces on their own will run you $10-$20 each. Alternatively, you can’t go wrong with tempura mushroom bao, the duck and foie gras gyoza, or the truffled wagyu crispy rice nigiri. Close out your meal with the homemade soft serve or matcha Kit Kat, which are anything but an afterthought. photo credit: Sam Schwab" - Chloe Zale

Oko Kitchen - Review - Westchester - New York - The Infatuation

"Everything about Oko in Rye says “you’ve made it,” from the difficult-to-score prime-time reservations to the luxury items all over the Japanese menu, including three kinds of uni appetizers. Make sure to try the handrolls and the yakitori, but know that however you decide to navigate the hot and cold starters and extensive nigiri selection, you’ll be rewarded with high-quality ingredients and lots of excellent single bites. Even the dessert course feels like pampering, with a homemade matcha kit kat and custom toppings on creamy soft serve, resulting in a sundae that far exceeds the token ice cream at many Japanese restaurants." - Mike Wasserman