Kappo Sono

Name: Kappo Sono
Address: 39 East 13th Street, 6th Floor, Manhattan, NY, 10003, US
Telephone: +1 646-899-5891

Kappo Sono is an authentic Japanese fine dining restaurant located on Ludlow Street, offering guests a kappo-style dining experience where they can watch the chef prepare their meals right before their eyes. Serving only the finest ingredients, Kappo Sono promises to take your breath away before your first bite with elegant chopsticks and utensils that make every bite a delight. Don't forget to leave room for their unforgettable desserts!

Recent social media posts

09/22/2026

Thank you The New York Times!
18 New Restaurants (and a Few Trends) We’re Excited About This Fall. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/22/dining/18-new-nyc-fall-restaurants.html

06/05/2026

Our Beverage Director, Leo Lê, joined Jun Kono, 5th-generation owner and master sake brewer of Sohomare. A conversation on craft, tradition, and the philosophy behind one of Japan's most distinguished sake breweries.
Thank you, **epairpodcast and , for having him.

✦ About Leo Lê
A lifelong New Yorker with over two decades in hospitality, Leo oversees the beverage programs at Kappo Sono and Momoya. His programs draw from a deep passion for Japanese sake and French w**e, from rare Ch*****ne and Burgundy to the most storied sake breweries in Japan.

Link in profile to listen.

05/11/2026

Thank you so much, for featuring us as one of the 100 Best Restaurants in New York in 2026.
We are currently closed as we prepare for our next chapter at One Bryant Park. We look forward to welcoming you to our new home soon.

04/13/2026

In quiet preparation. Kappo Sono is getting ready for the next chapter.

♦ Opening this spring at One Bryant Park
135 W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036

04/07/2026

The next chapter is almost ready.

♦ Opening this spring at One Bryant Park
135 W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036

03/30/2026

Quiet moments before the meal begins. The counter holds stories yet to unfold.

♦ Opening this spring at One Bryant Park
135 W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036

03/23/2026

Work continues behind the scenes.

♦ Opening this spring at One Bryant Park
135 W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036

03/16/2026

A new season ahead. Quiet preparations continue at Kappo Sono.

♦ Opening this spring at One Bryant Park
135 W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036

Address

39 East 13th Street, 6th Floor
Manhattan, NY
10003

To get to Ludlow Street in New York, you can take the F train to 2nd Avenue station or the J/M/Z trains to Essex Street station. From there, it’s a short walk to Ludlow Street.

If you’re driving, there is limited street parking available in the area. Alternatively, there are paid parking lots nearby on Ludlow Street and Allen Street.

Opening Hours

Wednesday	6:30pm - 12am
Thursday	6:30pm - 12am
Friday	6:30pm - 12am
Saturday	6:30pm - 12am
Sunday	5:30pm - 12am

Telephone

+1 646-899-5891

Website

https://sked.link/kapposono

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What people say

Japanese restaurants are known for their attention to detail, from the presentation of the food to the utensils used to enjoy it. Kappo Sono on Ludlow Street in New York is no exception. Their social media posts showcase the unique and elegant dining experience they offer.

One post highlights the distinctive ochoko sake cups that provide a unique drinking experience. Another post showcases the utensils used to make every bite a delight. The restaurant takes pride in using only the finest ingredients, giving their customers what they deserve.

Kappo Sono's kappo-style dining allows guests to watch as the chef prepares their meals right before their eyes, making for an unforgettable experience. And despite being full from their delicious meal, guests are encouraged not to skip dessert, promising they won't regret it.

The restaurant offers limited seating, so reservations are recommended. But those lucky enough to secure a spot will be treated to an authentic Japanese fine dining experience that is sure to take their breath away with every bite.