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4.5

( 8 reviews )

Japanese, Vegan

125 E 39th St 4th floor, New York, NY 10016, United States

Introducing Kajitsu, a tranquil and minimalist Japanese restaurant located at 125 E 39th St 4th floor, New York, NY. Known for its upscale, fixed-price vegetarian meals, Kajitsu offers a unique dining experience that combines exquisite flavors with thoughtful design. The restaurant has gained a reputation for its high-quality ingredients and delightful flavors, making it a favorite among those seeking a fine dining experience. With its serene ambiance and pleasant staff, Kajitsu provides an immersive culinary journey that is sure to leave a lasting impression. Note that Kajitsu is now permanently closed.

Amenities and More

Delivery
Dinner
Dessert
Small plates
Cocktails

Reviews

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Yoav erez

March 22, 2024

Came here last week with a few friends and loved it! I'd say it was an excellent experience and there were some entrees that I loved much more than others - the beet/radish starter, the truffle dish, cabbage, and the miso soup were some of my favorites. The orange jelly was super refreshing and the perfect palate cleanser to end the meal. I loved the ambience of the restaurant - calm, quiet, peaceful. The presentation was perfect and the aesthetics on point.

Gelber abe

March 22, 2024

A great departure from standard fine dining. The food was delicious and had great presentation. The vibe was so nice: quiet and peaceful (at other restaurants it usually feels like we have to yell across the table at each other over the din of voices and music) with a super clean aesthetic. You can sit either at the bar or at a table. Fully vegan menu available. Plus: SAKE PAIRINGS! Really fun and interesting after lots of wine pairings. There are also tea pairings for folks who don’t drink alcohol, but fyi that the teas are caffeinated.

Viktoria hautkappe

March 22, 2024

Love this place! Have been here a few times and each time the menu is simply delicious and thoughtfully curated. You are definitely full after the meal, but never uncomfortably stuffed. Also love that it is entirely vegetarian! Really like the concept of new menus every month, and each course flows so well to to next, from the starters to the desserts/tea at the very end. This month, the theme revolves around the Hinamatsuri (Girls’ Day) in Japan celebrated in March, and you will see helpful explanations during the meal for the ingredients or food inspired by this tradition (i.e., multi colored rice crackers). Every single person that I’ve introduced this place to loved the food and presentation, and I’ll definitely keep coming back for all sorts of special occasions.

Fuad choudhury

March 22, 2024

One of the best vegan restaurants that I have been to. The seasonal variations accompanied by the alternating chill and hot dishes brought shocks to your palates. The menu started off with a fresh tomato with hints of yuzu flavor that drove the summer heat away. Every grilled dish was embodied with strong wood flavor that elevated the freshness and juiciness of summer vegetables. 10/10 would recommend.

Myriam rosa

March 22, 2024

I did not expect this. I'm as omnivore as you can get, and I would love to come back and try their next menus. Don't skip this place because it has "vegan" in its description, it is good, quality, traditional, not processed, Japanese cuisine, with rich flavors, combination of textures, and those unicorn dishes - where every different bite is unlike the other. The "omakase" tasting menu is $120 + tax & tip. It starts with delicate dishes, and slowly becomes richer, more complex, and aggressive - in a good way. You won't go hungry, this is a lot of food. Now I need for some out-of-town vegans friends to visit, just so I'll have an excuse to come back here.

Myron dunlap

March 22, 2024

I've had vegetarian and omakase before but never together and this place was an experience. All the tables were nicely spaced out and each dish was explained. You can taste each and every ingredients that they use. Luckily I was able to try this place before they close their doors for good.

Cecilia cheng

March 22, 2024

Omakase-style dining for the vegetarian. Plenty of dishes, some more innovative than others. Bar-seats recommended to watch the chefs at work. Overall the food was well presented but the taste was nothing to rave about. The experience was certainly special but not worth re-visiting for the price and taste. Quality was top notch and service was very Japanese (thoughtful and kind).

Brian zorns

March 22, 2024

We were really excited to come and we weren't disappointed, we loved it! The interior is very minimalist with beautiful wood tables. Every dish was unique and using some ingredients that weren't familiar to us. We loved the experience, really recommend!