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Asiate

80 Columbus Circle
At 60th Street
New York, NY 10023

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Fashined by renowned designer Tony Chi, the dramatic entrance to Asiate features a wall of wine, which houses an impressive collection of more than 1,300 bottles. But beyond this, the inspiration behind the restaurant is Central Park itself. The interior is dominated by a glittering tree-branch sculpture that hangs from the ceiling, a focal point almost as dramatic as the floor-to-ceiling views of the Park itself, visible through 16-foot-high windows. The menu, presented by Chef de Cuisine Nori Sugie, is an artistic and modern approach to French and Japanese cuisine that reflects the harmony inherent in every aspect of the hotel. The menu changes with the park's seasonal panorama. Subtle, yet sophisticated, the dishes are well suited to the restaurant's atmosphere of balance and simplicity. Located on floor 35 of Mandarin Oriental New York in the Time Warner Center, Asiate is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, seven days a week.

In this contemplative atmosphere ... Chef Noriyuki Sugie creates Asiate's sought-after cuisine. Sugie, a native of Japan who's cooked in kitchens all over the world, plates up courses such as black sea bass in broth infused with ginger and Thai basil, and Moscovy duck with red wine plum and black bean purée. As for wine, you noticed the wall of wine near the entrance? Stocked with 1,300 bottles, it will no doubt provide the correct vintage to complement your meal. -NYC Michelin Guide

breakfast::
Japanese Breakfast  
Grilled salmon, miso soup, kombu salad, steamed rice, sautéed spinach and mushroom, poached egg, pickled vegetables
Traditional Eggs Benedict  
Country-style English muffins, shaved Canadian bacon, poached eggs, sauce hollandaise, breakfast potatoes
Asiate Turkey Hash  
Honey-roasted turkey, red potatoes, carrots, onions, fresh herbs, poached eggs, miso-mustard hollandaise

lunch::
Grilled Tuna Salad  
Roasted peppers, mixed greens, black olive tapenade
Wild Salmon  
Sea urchin, miso-glazed wild salmon, fried shishito, tempura shiitake mushrooms, poached dates
Beef  
Flank steak, smoked potato purée, wild mushrooms, caramelized onions, meat jus

dinner::
Langoustine  
Phyllo-wrapped, mussels, littleneck clams, hearts of palm, coconut herbs
Eel and Foie Gras Terrine  
Aged sake-cured foie gras, duck prosciutto, black truffle coulis
Prawn  
Pan-seared prawns, dashi-infused glass noodles en papillote, grated Parmesan cheese
Lobster  
Cuttlefish noodles, pepperoncino, goji berries, beurre blanc, red pepper aïoli
Duck  
Roasted breast, five-spiced miso glaze, duck confit, fried rice, red curry duck jus
Suckling Pig  
Pressed pig, trotter croquette, pig cheek confit, Japonegi sauce
Wagyu Beef  
Strip loin, smoked potato purée, braised short rib, oxtail-yuzu koshou

desserts::
Chocolate Fondant  
With raspberry compote, mascarpone ice cream, raspberry-yuzu granite with sumac
Napoleon  
Valrhona chocolate and caramelized banana Napoleon, caramel popcorn ice cream
Heirloom Apple  
Sautéed heirloom apples, black walnut cream, fennel ice cream