Now open for evening dining — walk-ins welcome until 9 PM

Meiko Kitchen

Downtown NYC's Coziest Japanese Kitchen

Where Warmth Meets Japanese Craft

Intimate evening dining rooted in Japanese tradition, right in the heart of downtown New York City.

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Est. 2014A decade of craft
4.9 ★ on Google2,400+ reviews
Warm candlelit interior of Meiko Kitchen with wooden tables and Japanese lanterns

Menu Highlights

Dishes Crafted with Soul

A selection of our most beloved plates, made fresh each evening.

Bowl of rich tonkotsu ramen with chashu pork and soft egg House Favourite

Tonkotsu Ramen

An 18-hour pork bone broth served with hand-pulled noodles, chashu, and a slow-cooked egg.

Delicate salmon sashimi plated on a cedar board Chef's Pick

Salmon Sashimi

Wild-caught Atlantic salmon, sliced to order and served with house-pickled ginger.

Crispy karaage chicken with yuzu aioli Most Ordered

Karaage Chicken

Double-fried free-range chicken thighs with a bright yuzu aioli and shiso garnish.

Seasonal vegetable tempura with dipping sauce Seasonal

Seasonal Tempura

Market vegetables lightly battered and fried, served with a house dashi dipping broth.

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