Rei Restaurant

chenm.lets.eat

POV: You found a hidden Tokyo-style kaiseki experience in the heart of SoHo 🍶✨ @reirestaurants The menu blends traditional Japanese techniques with modern French and Italian influences. You can choose a seasonal kaiseki experience or order à la carte dishes. From beautifully plated seasonal dishes to the warm open-kitchen setting, every course feels thoughtful, refined, and full of detail. It’s the kind of place where dinner becomes a slow, immersive experience✨ The seasonal course begins with silky Japanese-style pudding topped with sea urchin and caviar, followed by seasonal sashimi, crispy chicken tempura with shibazuke tartar, and seared medium-fatty tuna with sesame sauce and spicy chili oil. I’m so obsessed with mini ramen with pork kakuni and quail egg, tender Miyazaki Wagyu served with citrus ponzu and grated daikon, and a chilled yuzu custard with caramelized sugar to finish. Every course is beautifully balanced, creative, and full of delicate Japanese flavors 🍶 Rei Restaurant 📍p142 Sullivan St, New York, NY 10012 #reirestaurants #omakase #sohofood #finedinning #nyeats

thebighungryeats

Rei has a cozy and charming atmosphere with delightful staff and fantastic food. Every bite was crafted with so much care and we watched every dish being made in the open kitchen. The Kaiseki offerings are superb, but you cannot go wrong with anything on the menu. If you haven’t added this gem to your NYC restaurant wish list yet, this is your sign to go! #nycfoodphotography #nycjapanesefood #nycfoodie #nyckaiseki #japanesefoodlover

bobaacha

📍rei restaurant , nyc 142 Sullivan St, NY Firefly squid with mustard miso dressing $25 🦑 Japanese omelet with grilled eel $30 🍳 Beef and potato croquette $25 🥔 Seaweed coated fried fish cake $20 🐟 Kaiseki course menu $200 🍣 Intimate Japanese spot with a refined kaiseki-style dining experience and a cozy atmosphere. They offer both tasting menus and à la carte options, which is great if you’re not looking to commit to a full omakase-style meal. We went with one of the course menus, which included a sashimi assortment, Wagyu stuffed cabbage roll, crab cream croquette, grilled fish, mini ramen, Wagyu, and dessert. Everything was beautifully plated and surprisingly, quite filling. We also ordered a few à la carte dishes, which we really enjoyed—the omelet, beef and potato croquette, and fried fish cake all stood out. #nycfood #nyceats #nyc #japanese #westvillage

xo.pinsta

Tokyo in Soho: Inside @reirestaurants , NYC’s Most Authentic 20-Seat Kaiseki Gem 🎏 They have a few different tasting menu tiers ranging from $120-$250. We did the $150 set menu + added some extra à la carte plates because we wanted the best of both worlds. the $150 set menu 🥢 • japanese-style pudding w/ uni & caviar • seasonal sashimi (the freshness was insane) • chicken tempura w/ shibazuke tartar & yuzu pepper • seared medium fatty tuna w/ crispy chili oil • mini ramen - the soya creamy broth + perfectly al dente noodles = chef’s kiss • grilled miyazaki wagyu w/ daidai ponzu • yuzu catalana for a refreshing finish à la carte extras ✨ • seared wagyu yukke w/ uni & ikura - a literal need! • unagi don • beef tongue tempura - so tender the best part? it’s a no-tipping restaurant. tax and service fees are already built into the price, so no math at the end, just vibes. 📍 Rei Restaurant | 142 Sullivan St, NYC Save this for your next kaiseki date, and follow for me @xopinsta for more hidden gems! 🍣 #sohoeats #nycfoodie #reirestaurants #nyckaiseki #usfoodiesanonymous

spinx17

An intimate tasting menu experience that feels worlds away—right in SoHo 🇯🇵✨ Tucked along a quiet street, this hidden gem delivers a refined Japanese dining journey that instantly transports you to Tokyo. Every detail—from the minimalist space to the chef-led counter—feels thoughtful and immersive. We explored one of their multi-course tasting menus, and it was a full experience from start to finish. Highlights included melt-in-your-mouth Miyazaki wagyu, beautifully sliced seasonal sashimi, and a delicate dessert that wrapped everything up perfectly. Each course was intentional, balanced, and quietly impressive. The atmosphere is just as memorable—with subtle traditional touches that make the whole night feel special. If you’re planning a date night or celebrating something meaningful, this is the kind of place that leaves a lasting impression. 🥂 Kaiseki Course Menu ($200) Seasonal Sashimi Assortment Wagyu Stuffed Cabbage Roll Crab Cream Croquette Today’s Grilled Fish Mini Ramen with Pork Kaki, quail egg and Smaked Takuan Grilled Miyazaki wagyu with Dada Ponzu and Grated Daikon Roasted sweet potato and Tofu cheese Mousse Monaka @reirestaurants 📍142 Sullivan St, New York Follow @spinx17 for more NYC food recs! #reirestaurants #kaiseki #hiddengem #sohonyc #japanesedining

sophylovesfood

A new boutique Japanese gem hidden in SoHo that is quintessential for date night 💕 . I had an incredible dinner at @reirestaurants. Everything I had from their 6 course Kaiseki menu ($120) were culinary standouts. The ingredients were fresh, the flavors were thoughtful, and the plating was a work of art. Dishes included uni & caviar chawamushi, seared chutoro, wagyu, mini ramen, chicken tempura, and dessert. You can also order from the a la cart menu (which I highly recommend the nori & caviar dish) . It was also so impressive to see that Rei has a no-tipping policy which is in true Japanese fashion, while the service was beyond excellent. Big shout out to Ryan for being such a gracious and knowledgeable host (he speaks perfect Japanese!)who made this such a memorable and unique dining experience for us. ✨