Muku (“無垢”), meaning “purity” or “innocence,” is a Japanese restaurant in New York City led by award-winning Chef Manabu Asanuma, whose experience spans acclaimed kitchens in New York, Japan, and Taiwan. Rooted in seasonality, simplicity, and intention, Muku draws inspiration from kaiseki while celebrating "goho" - the five classical techniques of Japanese cooking: raw, grilled, simmered, steamed, and fried. Each dish is crafted with restraint, using only what enhances the true character of the ingredients, resulting in a focused, expressive cuisine that honors tradition while offering a refined, modern Japanese dining experience.Guests are welcome to bring bottles not featured on our beverage list to enjoy with our menu. Corkage is $175 per 720ml sake bottle or 750ml wine bottle, with a limit of two bottle per reservation. Please email us at info@restaurantmuku.nyc to confirm whether we carry a label.
