Expert Picks: Chef Masaharu Morimoto
Updated: November 30, 2006
Masaharu Morimoto has dazzled critics both on TV's "Iron Chef" and at his eponymous restaurants. Here, the Kitchen Stadium champ told Citysearch which NYC spots reign supreme.
At Home: New York City
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Chelsea Piers Golf Club
Read Reviews59 Chelsea Piers, New York, NY 10011 (map)
"It's located very close to my restaurant on 10th Ave., and it's a great place to hit some golf balls or try out new clubs."
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Kinokuniya Bookstores
Read Reviews10 W 49th St, New York, NY 10020 (map)
"The best Japanese bookstore in New York, Kinokuniya also has a lot of books about Japan and Japanese culture written in English."
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Old Homestead Steakhouse
Read Reviews56 9th Ave, New York, NY 10011 (map)
"When I want a classic American steak, there is nothing like the oldest steakhouse in New York."
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Uniqlo
Read Reviews546 Broadway, New York, NY 10012 (map)
"I'm really happy that this popular Japanese clothing shop opened in Soho. It offers a great variety of stylish and casual clothes at very good prices."
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Bar Americain
Read Reviews152 W 52nd St, New York, NY 10019 (map)
"Great design--it's warm and inviting, and combined with Bobby Flay's version of American classic cuisine, you can't help but have fun."
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Otto Enoteca and Pizzeria
Read Reviews1 5th Ave, New York, NY 10003 (map)
"All of Mario Batali's restaurants are great. However, I love the casual and lively atmosphere of Otto. A fantastic wine list and lots of excellent small dishes and pizzas make it a great value, too."
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Battery Park
Read ReviewsBattery Pl to South St, New York, NY 10004 (map)
"When I want to just get outside, walk around and relax, I really enjoy Battery Park. It still gives me a thrill to see the Statue of Liberty."
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Kenka
Read Reviews25 St Marks Pl, New York, NY 10003 (map)
"The East Village has several 'izakayas,' similar to what we have in Japan. They're small, very casual drinking places that serve classic Japanese food like yakitori, noodles and simple grilled fish. They're open late at night and are a great way to grab a quick and casual bite."
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Kang Suh Restaurant
Read Reviews1250 Broadway, New York, NY 10001 (map)
"Another terrific 24-hour Korean restaurant. They specialize in barbecue, which is excellent, but I really love their Jaeyuk Bossam (boiled ox feet)."
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Gahm Mi Oak Restaurant
Read Reviews43 W 32nd St, New York, NY 10001 (map)
"When you're out really late at night and perhaps have had a little bit to drink, there is nothing like this 24-hour Korean restaurant with the best Sul Long Tang (Korean beef noodle soup with rice) and super kimchee."
