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Columbus Circle, Manhattan, New York

# Masa

A hinoki counter for 26 diners where Masa Takayama flies in fish daily and prices the omakase accordingly.

FlightLogic expert score: **9.7/10** · Editorial composite rating 4.9/5 · ££££ · [Japanese](https://flightlogic.co.uk/restaurants/cuisine/japanese/) , [Sushi](https://flightlogic.co.uk/restaurants/cuisine/sushi/)

Illustration: FlightLogic AI-generated cuisine impression — not a photograph of the restaurant.

Quick answer

**Is Masa worth visiting?** FlightLogic assigns an expert score of 9.7/10 based on editorial research. The 4.9/5 star figure is an editorial composite for guide comparison — not a verified consumer aggregate. It has 3 Michelin stars. Best for milestone celebrations, serious sushi devotees, once-in-a-lifetime splurges.

## About Masa

Masa occupies a single room on the fourth floor of the Deutsche Bank Center, and the room is the point: a blond hinoki counter, a handful of seats, and a chef who has spent decades narrowing the distance between Tsukiji-grade fish and the diner's hand. There is one seating per reservation slot, no à la carte, no substitutions volunteered — the omakase moves at Takayama's pace, through nigiri cut to order and finished with hand-grated wasabi. It is, by design, one of the most expensive tasting menus in the country, and it does not apologize for that.

## Menu highlights

- **Toro nigiri, three cuts** $180 *chutoro, otoro, and aged otoro served in ascending fat content*
- **Uni bafun, Hokkaido** $140 *served over shari with a single shiso leaf, no soy offered*
- **Ohitashi with white truffle** $95 *seasonal vegetable course, shaved tableside in winter months*

Rating transparency

**FlightLogic expert score: 9.7/10.** Star ratings on this page are editorial composites from named FlightLogic research — not aggregated consumer submissions — unless individually marked as verified below. [How we verify reviews](https://flightlogic.co.uk/review-integrity/)

Star rating is a FlightLogic editorial composite for guide purposes. Individual excerpts below are editorial samples unless marked with transaction or geolocation verification.

## Editorial rating breakdown

Distribution reflects FlightLogic editorial modelling for guide comparison. See published excerpts below.

## Published reviews

Sorted by date (newest first). We do not reorder by rating or “helpfulness”. [Review integrity policy](https://flightlogic.co.uk/review-integrity/)

1. ★★★★★ 5.0 Editorial sample Twenty-two courses in under two hours and not a wasted motion — Takayama-san rinses the rice temperature between fish types and you can taste the difference. — Daniel Ostrow · 14 March 2026
2. ★★★★☆ 4.0 Editorial sample The nigiri is untouchable, genuinely the best I've had in New York, but at this price the room itself feels a little tired around the edges. — Mei Lin Cho · 22 January 2026 Response from Masa Thank you for the detailed feedback — we've since refreshed the counter finish and appreciate you flagging it.

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### How far in advance should I book a table at Masa?

Reservations open one month out and the counter's 26 seats go quickly — call or book online at the start of the release window, especially for Friday and Saturday seatings.

### Is there a set price or can I order à la carte at Masa?

Masa serves a single fixed omakase with no à la carte option; the chef's selection changes nightly based on that morning's fish delivery.

## Visit info

### Hours

**Monday**

Closed

**Tuesday**

17:30–21:30

**Wednesday**

17:30–21:30

**Thursday**

17:30–21:30

**Friday**

17:00–21:30

**Saturday**

17:00–21:30

**Sunday**

Closed

### Features

- Reservations accepted
- Wheelchair accessible

Last updated: 11 June 2026

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