Iconic. Feels like the movie The Menu but excluding all the bad parts. Staff noticed my partner was obsessed with their bread and surprised us afterwards with bread to take home! I softly mentioned I was interested in the sorbet and our waiter walked by confirming that I wanted the sorbet. How he heard that I have no idea, but this was some of the most attentive service I have ever received! Also their salad-esk appetizers are phenomenal. Treat yourself to this culinary delight.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Stephen Racano
Enjoyed all the food. Cool vibes. Super friendly staff. Would definitely go back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pork Katsu
Daniela Garza
Loved going to the bar area, you get to enjoy the food without the tasting menu and try many cocktails. Bartenders there are great at helping you out with cocktails. Great atmosphere and music.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Gruyere Fritters
ReedH
A great spot for dinner, the atmosphere was nice - large, modern and vibey with 90’s hip hop playing in the background. Service was super friendly and attentive from start to finish and the food was very good. I started with their Gruyère fritters, kind of a savory cheesy churro, which while not necessarily amazing were a fun start. The katsu pork chop though was a highlight - extremely juicy and tender with the sauce bringing great umami flavors. It’s also fairly substantial. Did the place rise to the level of other Michelin star restaurants I’ve been to? Probably not, but the prices aren’t as high as some others I’ve been to either so all in all I left satisfied.
Recommended dishes: Pork Katsu
Jay Sim
Crown Shy started strong with their welcome bread, filled with pistachios, a unique touch that I appreciated, though the pistachio flavor was surprisingly subtle. We began with a small plate that was enjoyable and well-prepared. However, the bread served alongside the hummus was a bit underwhelming – just two pieces to share – and it took about ten minutes to request an additional portion, which disrupted the flow of the meal.
The donkatsu arrived next, impressive in size and flavor but overly greasy; I think trimming some of the fat could have elevated it further. The herb-roasted chicken, on the other hand, was beautifully cooked, and the accompanying hot sauce added a great kick, rounding out the dish perfectly.
Dessert was satisfying, though the cinnamon on the ice cream was overpowering. I suspect they used cassia cinnamon – a premium choice – but it dominated the flavor profile, leaving the dish slightly unbalanced. Lastly, the ambiance could use a bit of tweaking; the music was quite loud, and the playlist felt a bit out of sync with the vibe of the restaurant, with early 2000s rap that seemed more suited to a different setting.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
John
Great food and service!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pork Katsu
MIDRIGHT
Was hoping to be blown away, however, was not.
The courses leading up to the main was very good. The pork main had inedible fatty parts. The Chicken was just ok.
The service (Dante R.) was outstanding.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Lonnie Hamman
First class dining experience. Wonderful service and food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sticky Toffee Pudding for Two, PF Branzino
Tania Ginsberg
Not what a Michelin star restaurant should be.
The food was delicious, every dish that came out was well thought out and beautifully served.
The side of bread with a pistachio pesto was absolutely devine.
The atmosphere felt more like a dark club.
The service is what really made the experience unenjoyable. The waiter wasn’t rude, just unwelcoming, unhelpful, and as the employee of a reputable restaurant, didn’t help it live up to its reputation.
I would try elsewhere as there are many other amazing restaurants in NYC.
We tried almost everything on the menu. My favorite items were the hamachi, short rib and branzino, Sticky Toffee Pudding for desert.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: PF Branzino
Chris
Great spot to impress a date. Amazing atmosphere and service - the food was only decent.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Karla
If the food would've been exquisite, I wouldn't have minded the prices... but unfortunately that wasn't the case. We loved the desert (the baklava cheesecake with apple), the gnocchi was good.. the branzino with the brussels sprouts was bitter and burnt in many spots; I'm sure the char was intentional but some areas were straight up black, burnt and bitter - just not a pleasant bite. The Hamachi had a very good flavor. It was very hard to understand our server. People tend to be loud so I guess I understand the volume for the music, I just felt bad that I kept having her repeat what she was saying.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Ricotta Gnocchi
Jey Tiourchi
Wow! Professional operation! Amazing meal, service and ambiance. I will be back to try other items. Pork was incredible!
Great food, get a reservation
Iconic. Feels like the movie The Menu but excluding all the bad parts. Staff noticed my partner was obsessed with their bread and surprised us afterwards with bread to take home! I softly mentioned I was interested in the sorbet and our waiter walked by confirming that I wanted the sorbet. How he heard that I have no idea, but this was some of the most attentive service I have ever received! Also their salad-esk appetizers are phenomenal. Treat yourself to this culinary delight.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Enjoyed all the food. Cool vibes. Super friendly staff. Would definitely go back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pork Katsu
Loved going to the bar area, you get to enjoy the food without the tasting menu and try many cocktails. Bartenders there are great at helping you out with cocktails. Great atmosphere and music.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Gruyere Fritters
A great spot for dinner, the atmosphere was nice - large, modern and vibey with 90’s hip hop playing in the background. Service was super friendly and attentive from start to finish and the food was very good. I started with their Gruyère fritters, kind of a savory cheesy churro, which while not necessarily amazing were a fun start. The katsu pork chop though was a highlight - extremely juicy and tender with the sauce bringing great umami flavors. It’s also fairly substantial. Did the place rise to the level of other Michelin star restaurants I’ve been to? Probably not, but the prices aren’t as high as some others I’ve been to either so all in all I left satisfied.
Recommended dishes: Pork Katsu
Crown Shy started strong with their welcome bread, filled with pistachios, a unique touch that I appreciated, though the pistachio flavor was surprisingly subtle. We began with a small plate that was enjoyable and well-prepared. However, the bread served alongside the hummus was a bit underwhelming – just two pieces to share – and it took about ten minutes to request an additional portion, which disrupted the flow of the meal.
The donkatsu arrived next, impressive in size and flavor but overly greasy; I think trimming some of the fat could have elevated it further. The herb-roasted chicken, on the other hand, was beautifully cooked, and the accompanying hot sauce added a great kick, rounding out the dish perfectly.
Dessert was satisfying, though the cinnamon on the ice cream was overpowering. I suspect they used cassia cinnamon – a premium choice – but it dominated the flavor profile, leaving the dish slightly unbalanced. Lastly, the ambiance could use a bit of tweaking; the music was quite loud, and the playlist felt a bit out of sync with the vibe of the restaurant, with early 2000s rap that seemed more suited to a different setting.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
Great food and service!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pork Katsu
Was hoping to be blown away, however, was not.
The courses leading up to the main was very good. The pork main had inedible fatty parts. The Chicken was just ok.
The service (Dante R.) was outstanding.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
First class dining experience. Wonderful service and food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sticky Toffee Pudding for Two, PF Branzino
Not what a Michelin star restaurant should be.
The food was delicious, every dish that came out was well thought out and beautifully served.
The side of bread with a pistachio pesto was absolutely devine.
The atmosphere felt more like a dark club.
The service is what really made the experience unenjoyable. The waiter wasn’t rude, just unwelcoming, unhelpful, and as the employee of a reputable restaurant, didn’t help it live up to its reputation.
I would try elsewhere as there are many other amazing restaurants in NYC.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 2
Recommended dishes: Gruyere Fritters
Restaurantji Recommends
Amazing food, service, vibe and venue
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We tried almost everything on the menu. My favorite items were the hamachi, short rib and branzino, Sticky Toffee Pudding for desert.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: PF Branzino
Great spot to impress a date. Amazing atmosphere and service - the food was only decent.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
If the food would've been exquisite, I wouldn't have minded the prices... but unfortunately that wasn't the case. We loved the desert (the baklava cheesecake with apple), the gnocchi was good.. the branzino with the brussels sprouts was bitter and burnt in many spots; I'm sure the char was intentional but some areas were straight up black, burnt and bitter - just not a pleasant bite. The Hamachi had a very good flavor. It was very hard to understand our server. People tend to be loud so I guess I understand the volume for the music, I just felt bad that I kept having her repeat what she was saying.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Ricotta Gnocchi
Wow! Professional operation! Amazing meal, service and ambiance. I will be back to try other items. Pork was incredible!
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