Tetsunyc.com Website Review

tetsu is a modern japanese robatayaki located in the heart of tribeca. we're a neighborhood restaurant,. the boisterous sibling to the world famous masa. we're not trying to be masa – we are tetsu. built around the idea of a robata, the center place of traditional japanese homes, tetsu’s menu is presented by cooking method – raw, grilled, fried, sizzling – plus stews, noodles and rice dishes. all items are served family style and are meant to be shared. daily fish specials will be available, as well as chef masa’s first-ever burger. housed in a landmarked building from the 1860s, the interior of tetsu, “iron” in japanese, pays homage to its historic cast iron structure. designed by chef masa, a suspended mezzanine overlooks the open kitchen and the focal point of the restaurant is an 18-seat counter made from a single bubinga wood tree. recycled oil drums are used as host stands and the 8-foot tall flower pot is fashioned from a 78 leonard street (between church and broadway), new york, ny 10013 for press inquiries, please contact jeannette park at [email protected]  reservations can be made  by calling 212.207.2370 or through resy.