Kappo Sono

Kappo Sono 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

Our Beverage Director, Leo Lê, joined Jun Kono, 5th-generation owner and master sake brewer of Sohomare. A conversation ...
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, 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 wine, from rare Champagne and Burgundy to the most storied sake breweries in Japan.

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Thank you so much,  for featuring us as one of the 100 Best Restaurants in New York in 2026.We are currently closed as w...
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.

In quiet preparation. Kappo Sono is getting ready for the next chapter.♦ Opening this spring at One Bryant Park135 W 42n...
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

The next chapter is almost ready.♦ Opening this spring at One Bryant Park135 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

Quiet moments before the meal begins. The counter holds stories yet to unfold.♦ Opening this spring at One Bryant Park13...
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

Work continues behind the scenes.♦ Opening this spring at One Bryant Park135 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

A new season ahead. Quiet preparations continue at Kappo Sono.♦ Opening this spring at One Bryant Park135 W 42nd St, New...
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

Under preparation as our new space takes shape in Midtown.♦ Opening this spring at One Bryant Park135 W 42nd St, New Yor...
03/05/2026

Under preparation as our new space takes shape in Midtown.

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

A seasonal selection of appetizers, presented to delight both palate and eye as the course unfolds.Open: Wednesday-Satur...
01/29/2026

A seasonal selection of appetizers, presented to delight both palate and eye as the course unfolds.

Open: Wednesday-Saturday
Dinner Starts: 6:30pm
Reservations:

We’ll be temporarily closed through March as we prepare to relocate to our new home at One Bryant Park, in midtown, Manh...
01/26/2026

We’ll be temporarily closed through March as we prepare to relocate to our new home at One Bryant Park, in midtown, Manhattan. Just steps from Bryant Park and Times Square, the new space offers a new rhythm while keeping the spirit of what we value.

We look forward to welcoming you this spring.
Stay tuned for updates.

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

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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.