Kyoto refinement, in the heart of Manhattan
Kyoto-Fu is a modern Japanese restaurant on Ninth Avenue: an eight-seat omakase counter, Edomae sushi from Toyosu market, binchotan robata and a sake list built around Kyoto’s Fushimi breweries. New guests receive 30% off their first visit.
First Visit
Quiet, precise, seasonal
Kyoto cuisine is about restraint: the best ingredient, treated simply, served at the right moment. We bring that discipline to a room on Ninth Avenue that stays calm even on a Saturday night.
Toyosu-Sourced Fish
Bluefin, uni, kinmedai and seasonal catch flown from Tokyo’s Toyosu market three times a week, plus North Atlantic day-boat fish.
Counter Craft
Nigiri is formed to order in front of you on red-vinegar aged rice, at the temperature of the hand, and brushed with house nikiri.
Binchotan Robata
White Kishu charcoal, nearly smokeless, for wagyu, duck, black cod and vegetables finished with salt and sudachi.
Curated Sake List
Forty-plus labels from small breweries in Fushimi and Niigata, poured at the temperature the brewer intends, with a sommelier on the floor.
From the counter to the grill
Omakase for the full experience, or order à la carte across sushi, robata, small plates and dessert. Every item is priced on the menu, and first-time guests take 30% off all of it.
Omakase Counter
A seasonal, chef-led tasting at our eight-seat hinoki counter. Twelve to eighteen courses, two seatings nightly.
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Sushi & Sashimi
Edomae-style nigiri and sashimi from Toyosu, Hokkaido and local day-boat catch, sliced to order at the counter.
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Signature Rolls
Composed rolls built with the same fish as the counter, without the theatrics. Six pieces each.
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Robata Grill
Skewers and whole cuts over binchotan charcoal: wagyu, duck, seafood and seasonal vegetables.
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Kaiseki-Style Small Plates
Starters drawn from Kyoto’s kaiseki tradition: chawanmushi, tempura, seasonal pickles and house tofu.
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Desserts
Matcha, black sesame and seasonal fruit, prepared in the wagashi tradition.
See the full listYour first evening, 30% off
No code, no app. Reserve, dine, and mention it’s your first visit.
Reserve
Book online or by phone and select “first visit” on the form. Walk-ins are welcome at the bar when seats allow.
Dine
Order omakase or à la carte. The offer covers every food and drink item on the menu.
Confirm
Your server will confirm first-visit status with a photo ID at the end of the meal.
What our guests say
A few words from guests who have dined with us. Names have been shortened for privacy.
“The extended omakase was the best meal I have had in New York this year. The chef explained every piece without ever slowing the pace.”
“We came for a birthday and took the private room. The kaiseki menu was exquisite and the service quietly perfect from start to finish.”
“The robata black cod and the sake flight alone are worth the trip. Calm room, no rush, and the 30% welcome offer was applied without any fuss.”
These references reflect the personal experiences of Kyoto-Fu guests and are shared with permission. They are not independently verified reviews.
Frequently asked questions
Reserve your first evening
New guests receive 30% off their first visit. Book the counter, a table or the private room in a couple of minutes.