Business Description from the Web
In a city where the status quo is often bucked and radical thinking holds free reign, its nice to know that tradition is appreciated. Rosanjin celebrates the Japanese kaiseki practice of turning a meal into a journey. Carefully planned tastings consisting of upwards of 9 courses are served with precision and exact timing. Even the restaurants design is Zenporcelain bowls and lacquer dishes...
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Posted by wcities
on September 14, 2008
Rosanjin, in Tribeca, is another diminutive Japanese establishment seeking to find its own highly stylized niche. The specialty here is the esoteric cuisine of the Kyoto emperors, kaiseki. A true kaiseki meal proceeds according to a ritualized formula that even some Japanese gastronomes believe to be excessively mannered and baroque. The owner, Jungjin Park (who is Korean, educated in Japan),...
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Posted by nymag
on June 20, 2008
Editorial Reviews from the web
Taking its name from legendary Japanese restaurateur Kitaoji Rosanjin, this upscale restaurant in Tribeca prides itself in artistic presentation.
Posted by Contributor
on April 21, 2009, (Edited December 06, 2006)
Other Reviews from the web
I have been hearing a lot about this tinny size Tribeca Japanese spot, and it was even more than what I expected. Gorgeously presented each dish made me keep taking pictures with my cell phone but I wasn't ashamed. I'll review and enjoy all my pictures till my next visit, which I'll make very soon.
Pros
+ very quite and personal atmosphere
Posted by jhyumn
on April 21, 2009, (Edited September 10, 2008)
My friends and I had an extraordinary evening at Rosanjin last month. The food and sake was absolutely sublime, and the presentation and service was impeccable. Also?.I saw a surprise guest, celebrity chef David Bouley with his Japanese entourage.
Pros
+ They ask for credit card info to secure the reservation
Cons
- Which, they explained, is essential to guarantee the freshness of the...
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Posted by lovemary
on April 21, 2009, (Edited July 24, 2007)
I rarely review restaurants on websites. I find that most people just want to complain about something, but I am compelled to tell everyone about Rosanjin. The freshest food I've ever tasted (so many restaurants load down with butter or another sauce, but that's not the Japanese way.) A beautiful romantic room, and best of all a real kaiseki meal. This place is special and deserves to be full...
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Posted by ssh
on April 21, 2009, (Edited April 01, 2007)