Huso

Every plate that arrived was art and food in equal measure; the kind of cooking that makes you pause before picking up your fork. Fine dining inside a caviar store — it works completely as a concept. Caviar appeared throughout as a thoughtful ingredient, perfectly paired across multiple courses. My dining companion’s favourite course was the Young Potatoes prepared multiple ways, Smoked Sturgeon and Caviar. Mine? The “bread and butter” course: Foie Gras, Duck Terrine and Duck Rillette with housemade Brioche. An absolute showstopper that was almost too pretty to eat — almost. Our mutual favourite dessert was the Oishii Koyo Berry with Basil Flowers and Burrata. Light, seasonal, perfect. If I’m being honest, things hit a crescendo early and the mains, while executed at the highest level, occasionally felt like they needed one more element: a touch of acid to cut through the richness, or a small surprise — the kind of unexpected flourish I’ve come to expect at this tier of cooking. This is a minor note on otherwise exceptional food, but worth mentioning for those who seek that relentless build of excitement course to course. Service was warm, personable, and made an already special evening feel even more so. Highly recommend.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

As a fan of Chef Buddha’s food from watching his competition shows, I had high expectations. The menu exceeded them! Every course was well thought out, delicious and expertly put together. I would come back just for the tomato tea! (I’m still thinking about it!) The staff were incredibly knowledgeable, attentive and friendly! The visit to the kitchen is a nice touch for added charm. The whole experience felt intimate and not stuffy. I highly recommend it and would definitely love to try another season’s menu in Teh future.

I am not sure there are words to do Huso justice. It really is an experience that must be enjoyed personally to truly understand. From the minute we walked in to the minute we walked out it was truly a unique experience. The food was beautifully curated and the service was subtle yet effective. You felt taken care of but not overwhelmed or hovered over which allowed my husband and I to really enjoy the meal and each others company. The kitchen tour and meeting Chef Buddha was a lovely touch that made the visit feel extra special. We will never visit NY without this on our itinerary.