Finally Tried Kaiseki Gem Sushidokoro Mekumi in NYC! 🌟

After hearing rave reviews from NYC foodie friends, I was thrilled to snag a reservation for their special Thanksgiving feast — slightly pricier than usual, but totally worth it! This Michelin two-star kaiseki experience stands out even in New York’s competitive dining scene. Here’s a peek into our exquisite omakase journey: 🍶 Appetizers Kawahagi liver blend from Oita – uniquely rich and intriguing Hairy crab from Hokkaido, their signature dish, served with warm sake to balance the crab’s chill ❤️ Grilled kamasu from Kanagawa – simple yet flavorful Tuna with sweet vinegar daikon wrap from Canada – paired perfectly with Bodai sake 🦀 Highlight: Uni Delight A luxurious combo of salt uni and purple sea urchin from Hokkaido & Santa Barbara – a special treat for the holiday feast! 🍣 Sushi Selection Sea bream (Fukuoka) & spear squid (Fukuoka) Golden eye snapper (Chiba) & natural yellowtail (Hokkaido) Marinated tuna (Canada) with ikura (Hokkaido) Hairy crab and uni (Hokkaido) – absolutely delicious! Blackthroat seaperch (Nagasaki) – rare and memorable 🍳 Warm Dishes & Finishes Shrimp tamagoyaki – even better than the version at Noda! Hairy crab miso soup – lighter and less oily than Yoshino’s Strawberry daifuku to end on a sweet note ✨ Add-on: Seasonal Shirako Highly recommended as an appetizer — fresher and more delicate than Noz’s version. 🍶 Wine Pairing Thoughtfully curated and fairly priced! The warm sake pairings, designed to complement winter crab dishes, offered a unique touch I haven’t found elsewhere in NYC. Overall, Mekumi delivers a refined, crab-focused kaiseki experience that’s truly memorable. Here’s hoping they keep their standards high even if prices rise! 🦀✨ #SushidokoroMekumi #MichelinNYC #Kaiseki #Omakase #NYCFineDining #JapaneseCuisine #FoodieDiary #NYCEats #SushiLovers #MichelinExperience