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Sushi Masuyoshi
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Sushi Masuyoshi is the aspirational version of the dinner party you tried to throw in your first apartment, only with much better fish. This five-seat counter is run by a chef who used to host sushi dinners in people’s homes, and is clearly adept at bringing energy to tight quarters. He slices, plates, and sometimes torches each dish, taking occasional breaks for sake shots or selfies with guests. His 18-course $165 omakase is a generous deal: salmon so silky it dissolves like a breath strip, a three-part tuna progression that builds in fattiness, plus excellent non-nigiri moments like baby squid over seaweed and shrimp head miso soup. Like any good dinner party, your night hinges heavily on who you’re with—so enlist your most fun friend.
photo credit: Cathy Park
