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Wano, New York, NY
Award-winning

Wano

4.3
4.3
51 Reviews
$31 to $50
Japanese

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2 people
19:00
Booked 3 times today
  • Good for business meals
  • Healthy
  • Neighbourhood gem
Nestled in the heart of Midtown, WANO New York is a vibrant beacon of contemporary Japanese Izakaya culture, bringing a slice of Tokyo's spirited dining scene to the Big Apple.
At WANO, every dish tells a story, crafted with the finesse of traditional techniques and the flair of modern innovation. Our Izakaya is a celebration — of flavors that sing, of company that warms the heart, and of the Izakaya tradition that pulsates through the city's veins.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Izakaya, Japanese Speciality
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30–14:30 Dinner Tue–Sat 17:00–23:00
  • Phone number
    (212) 986-2800
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Ryota Sakaba
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Area
    Midtown East
  • Cross Street
    2nd And 3rd Ave
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Grand Central Station
  • Additional
    Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 51 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Wano offers an authentic Japanese dining experience with "outstanding service" and a "great sake list." Guests rave about the "super fresh sushi" and "amazing omakase." The atmosphere is "beautiful" and the menu, though eclectic, features high-quality dishes like salted cod and matcha crème brûlée. Perfect for Japanese cuisine enthusiasts!

51 Reviews
  1. Justin

    New York City

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This was the second time we’ve come to Wano for our Anniversary dinner. We were greeted by the host who said immediately said happy anniversary and sat us at our table. Our server was great, we got the Omakase for both of us. It was delicious! Course after course of fresh sashimi and sushi along with some cooked items like two different soups, two different courses on unagi (eel for those that don’t know), and anniversary glass of sparkling wine for my wife and an extra glass of sake for me and then dessert which was house made mango sorbet along with more sake! The last sake was Yuzu infuse and tasted like fresh citrus that was so flavorful I could have had a whole bottle! Thank you to the staff and chef at Wano, we had an incredible meal!

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  2. Kenneth

    New York City

    3 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Our miso cod entree was inedible. Other dishes average at best. Amber carpaccio was quite good

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  3. Marina

    New York City

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 November 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    They had a small wine list but then didn't have anything we wanted available (around 6 different options). The wait staff wasn't very welcoming and didn't offer much hospitality. and the food was significantly overpriced for what it was.

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  4. Maria

    New York City

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I was disappointed by our experience at WANO, I was looking forward to trying this place but the food (OMAKASE) selection was disappointing. The starting soup was very fishy and the fist had bones in it, neve had this experience before. Second or third course was eel with cucumber, eel was repeated at the end of the meal, also only had that happen in this experience. Third, the first fish we tried had some hard parts to it, it was not pleasant. lastly miso soup was at the end before the second serving of eel. Service was okay, ambiance was quiet (no complaints from our end). Just disappointed with the fish selection.

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  5. Helena

    New York City

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 16 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The omakase at Wano is amazing. Everyone I take to their omakase, loves the chef, service and ambiance. Food is delicious and it has caring and soul of the chef. I wish I could go there every month :)

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  6. Jason

    New York City

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and great food. They were attentive and it was authentic but not over the top.

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  7. Andrea

    New York City

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 13 October 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    No fue bueno. Nos enfermamos con un camarón y los precios son muy caros

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  8. Kasia

    New York City

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on 27 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Somewhat understated and perfectly delicious. Highly recommended if you are by the UN and need a nice place.

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    Raleigh

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 31 August 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I did not care for the fries or the chicken appetizer. The fries were like American fries with a little bit of seasoning on them and the chicken just OK. 

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  10. Jennifer

    New York City

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 20 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was great! Food, staff and ambience. Loved it!

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Wano is rated 4.3 stars by 51 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 3 times today
Google Map for Wano

:​ 245 E, 44th Street, New York, NY 10017

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Cross Street
    2nd And 3rd Ave
  • Area
    Midtown East
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30–14:30 Dinner Tue–Sat 17:00–23:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Izakaya, Japanese Speciality
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Grand Central Station
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Ryota Sakaba
  • Additional
    Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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