Yamada

Amazing meal. First off – despite what the NYT says this is not traditional kaiseki AT ALL. if you go in expecting that you will be sorely disappointed. This is an extremely westernized fusion kaiseki meal and it is really really good. The flavors are bold and strong without making you forget this is still based in japanese tradition and you still get to appreciate the high quality ingredients being used. Service is really good as well – you woukd not be able to tell that they recently opened. Lots of controversy over the recent NYT 4 stars and them getting a star so fast but honestly after eating here they definitely deserve it. If you’re someone who doesn’t like traditional kaiseki because the flavors are too muted – I would highly suggest Yamada.

also they have really nice byredo hand soap in the bathrooms lol