NEW YORK — Katsuya, a hip Japanese restaurant chain from sbe’s Disruptive Restaurant Group (DRG) and Master Sushi Chef Katsuya Uechi, opens its first location in New York City Friday in Manhattan West.
Katsuya joins Casa Dani—the Southern Spanish restaurant from Michelin-starred Chef Dani Garcia— as the second and final elevated dining restaurant within the newly opened culinary destination, Citizens New York.
In 2006, sbe founder, Sam Nazarian, opened the first Katsuya in Brentwood, CA alongside Chef Uechi, known for his innovative style and expert execution of traditional Japanese sushi. Nazarian’s commitment to high-end design and intricate hospitality, combined with Master Chef Uechi’s unique cuisine, took the LA scene by storm. Katsuya quickly gained a cult following amongst Angelenos, celebrities, and industry elite alike, with frequent visitors including Jim Carey, Tyler the Creator, Tom Hanks, Kate Hudson, and more. The opening was dubbed, “the most watched restaurant in the country” by Angeleno Magazine and “one of the most exciting restaurants to open in Los Angeles in years,” by Food & Wine Magazine.
Since then, Katsuya has expanded globally to locations in Las Vegas, South Beach, Dubai, Kuwait, The Bahamas and more. Today marks Katsuya’s first foray into the United States’ Northeast. On the brand’s success Sam Nazarian states “With Disruptive Restaurant Group, we set out to partner with some of the world’s top culinary talent and have continued to bring these collaborations to fruition. I am thrilled to continue to expand our working partnership with Chef Katsuya, who so skillfully translates Japanese flavors and techniques to the American palate, and is steadfastly aligned with our vision to make Citizens at Manhattan west a culinary epicenter in New York.”
Katsuya’s New York location features Chef Uechi’s signature dishes including Crispy Rice, Yellowtail Sashimi with Jalapeno, Seared Tuna with Japanese Salsa, Albacore Sashimi with Crispy Onion, Salmon Caviar, as well as a selection of dishes specific to New York like Spiced Beef Toban, A5 Wagyu Sukiyaki, Manhattan Maki and Hiramasa Wara Yaki.
Commenting on the new Katsuya location in NYC, Chef Katsuya says, “We have been overwhelmed by the response to Katsuya across the US and are so grateful that our menu and design is resonating so strongly with diners. New York City is one of the top culinary destinations in the world and we are excited to make our mark on the city.”
Boasting nearly 7,000 square feet of space, 305 seats, and designed by renowned architect and designer David Rockwell and his award-winning firm Rockwell Group, Katsuya at Citizens features a robata and sushi bar within a large dining room, an adjoining 100-seat rooftop terrace, and two private dining spaces that fit up to 10 and 44 guests. The design is inspired by the rich traditions of Japanese craftsmanship and artistry, such as kabuki theater, the deep red color of the urushi lacquer throughout the restaurant, and in the laser-cut logo, nodding to a fundamental Japanese art and interior design concept called ma, or negative space.
Adjoining Katsuya within Citizens New York is cocktail lounge, S Bar, featuring a fresh cocktail menu designed by award-winning mixologist, Yael Vengroff. Named Best American Bartender by the prestigious Tales of the Cocktail, Vengroff’s menu is built around crafting visually stunning cocktails that combine simple spirits with unexpected ingredients like aloe vera, yuzu tonic, and umami bitters.
Complementing the inventive cocktails is a Katsuya-inspired menu which includes dishes like yellowtail jalapeno, Albacore Sashimi and Pop Rock Shrimp with a spicy ponzu mayo. Rockwell Group’s design for S Bar explores the materiality of mother of pearl and oyster shells and features a mirrored bar, textured ceiling, rippling fabric chandeliers, and surrounding velvet drapery to create a sultry, intimate guest gathering.
S BAR HOURS OF OPERATION
Tuesday & Wednesday: 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Thursday – Saturday: 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM
KATSUYA HOURS OF OPERATION
Tuesday – Saturday: 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM
ADDRESS
Citizens New York at Manhattan West
398 10th Avenue, New York, NY 10001
