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Megu New York       Downtown :: Tribeca  
Megu New York

62 Thomas Street
New York, NY 10013

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The stunning perfection of the city’s most sophisticated Japanese restaurant has garnered endless praise from diners who have learned to expect the best the world has to offer. At Megu, nothing falls short. Features include a five-foot ice sculpture centerpiece, a collection of dining plates specifically designed by artisans from Kyoto, hostesses adorned in antique kimonos, and traditional Japanese hospitality that is both sensitive and professional. Perhaps the only nontraditional aspect of the restaurant is its renowned award-winning wine list, a distinction afforded to few Japanese restaurants. Complementing the wine selection is Chef Koji Imai, who procures only the freshest ingredients in the world—top quality abalone, hong-maguru and kan-buri yellowtail, and premium Japanese beef. “I never compromise,” he says. And neither does Megu. Continuously striving to offer New York refined authenticity, Megu has set a new global standard in fine dining.

Best of Award of Excellence 2006 -Wine Spectator Magazine

soups and salads::
100% Fresh Emerald Edamame Soup Cappuccino Style  10
Served with a branch of rosemary for personal seasoning
Yuba Tofu Crêpe Salad with Soy Milk Air Foam  18
Organic ingredients encased in a soft shell of yuba tofu crêpe, crowned with soymilk froth
Wild Red Snapper "Madai" with Vegetables, Oriental Spicy Dressing  28
Slices of tender Japanese snapper served over an array of vegetables and nuts with sizzling sesame oil

appetizers::
Handmade Zaru Tofu from Karatsu  15
An all-natural creamy fresh tofu, made by Kawashima, a tofu craftsman in Karatsu, Japan
Fresh Edamame on Branches—Seasonal  15
Edamame, kept fresh on their branches, are air-shipped from Japan, steamed and rubbed with natural sea salt
Crispy Green Asparagus with "Okaki" Batter  10
Japanese asparagus rolled in a batter of Japanese crackers and sprinkled with a seven-pepper blend of spices
Salmon Toro Tartare with Salmon Roe Sauce  26
Salmon toro tartare and soy-cured salmon roe crowned with wasabi mousse
"Tatsuta" Soy Marinated Fried Organic Chicken  14
Served with Megu's handmade tartar sauce and a sweet soy sauce from Kyushu, Japan
Hon Maguro Toro Tuna Tartare with Caviar and Bone Marrow Froth  22
Hon maguro toro is exceptionally smooth, rich and melts in your mouth

charcoal grill::
bincho tan
Bincho Tan Grilled Foie Gras Teriyaki Skewer  20
Tender morsels of finest foie gras are gently skewered and basted with teriyaki sauce
Grilled Smelt "Shishamo" with Roe from Hokkaido, Japan  18
Authentic shishamo, naturally plump with roe; served on a bincho tan hearth at your table

middle course::
Sautéed Sweet Shrimp in Kanzuri Cream Sauce  19
Spiked with Japanese kanzuri and chili-garlic yanyom spices
Kalbi of Kobe Beef Grilled on a River Stone  30
Short ribs are cooked on a grilling stone; served with wasabi, soy sauce, and Megu's own grilling sauce

special from koji imai::
Premium Kobe Steak "Kagerou Yaki" Hennessy Flambé  70
Warmed Hennessey is ignited over premium Kobe beef; served on a river stone with slices of milky garlic
Tajima Kobe Beef Châteaubriand with Ginger and Black Sesame à la Rikyu  180
Premium black sesame seeds from Kyoto and freshly grated ginger in a soy butter sauce

sushi combination::
Hon Maguro (Black Fin Tuna) Collection  68
From oh toro to noten top toro, an exotic assortment of the finest black fin tuna sushi and roll; an all hon maguro indulgence