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A new ranking goes all in on culinary luxury: international food magazine Chef's Pencil just released a report about the priciest Michelin-starred restaurants in the world, and two of the entries call New York City home.
To come up with the list, the company analyzed prices from over 3,500 Michelin-starred eateries globally, specifically looking at regular or seasonal menus (excluding one-time celebratory meals, like those offered during Christmas or New Year's). Keep in mind that the reported prices were rounded out for simplicity.
Ginza Kitafuku, a crab house in Tokyo, tops the ranking with its $2,130 tasting menu, followed by Ultraviolet by Paul Pairet, a single-table restaurant in Shanghai that opened back in 2012 and offers a $1,230 tasting menu that's certainly a treasured experience.
Caviar Russe in New York rounds out the top three. The high-end New American eatery is as opulent as it comes: specializing in all things caviar, the destination at 538 Madison Avenue by 54th Street serves an 11-course grand tasting menu filled with roe-centric dishes that are as visually striking as they are deliciously tasting.
The second New York entry is Masa at number four, found inside the Shops at Columbus Circle. According to the report, the restaurant was the very first in America to break the $1,000 mark for a Michelin meal when including service charges and gratuity.
"According to the Michelin Guide, there’s nothing quite like experiencing an omakase under Chef Masa Takayama’s care," reads the ranking. "With fragrant truffles, Ossetra caviar and vibrant garnishes, the menu balances luxury with artistry."
The two New York businesses are actually the only American entries on the list, a fact that obviously fills us with pride (while indirectly breaking our wallets).
Check out the full list below:
