Tetsu

4.3 ( 222 reviews )
78 Leonard St, New York, NY 10013, United States
+1 212-207-2370
Tetsu, an innovative Japanese restaurant nestled in New York's vibrant Lower Manhattan, impresses diners with its exceptional fusion of traditional sushi and gourmet burgers. Located at 78 Leonard Street, this establishment, led by the talented chef Masa, has garnered two Michelin stars, a testament to its outstanding culinary artistry. Many patrons rave about the inventive dishes, such as the miso yellowtail skewers and the renowned lamb burger. This burger is a remarkable blend, featuring buttery cheese that complements the natural flavor of the lamb, enhanced by fresh vegetables and unique sauces. Customers appreciate the luxurious sushi offerings, highlighted by fresh ingredients like fatty tuna, uni, and wagyu, which leave a lasting impression. The ambiance contributes significantly to the dining experience. Tetsu boasts a chic, modern interior, adorned with nooks that invite exploration and foster a cozy atmosphere. The staff is notably friendly, adding a personal touch to the service, which is both prompt and attentive. Whether you're seated at the bar, watching chefs at work, or exploring the downstairs space, Tetsu promises a delightful journey of unexpected flavors. As noted by diners, it's a delightful spot for those seeking both casual bites and sophisticated culinary offerings, making it worth every penny of its premium pricing.

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
    • Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Service options
    • Offers takeaway
  • Offerings
    • Serves alcohol
    • Serves beer
    • Serves cocktails
    • Serves comfort food
    • Serves happy-hour drinks
    • Serves happy-hour food
    • Serves small plates
    • Serves spirits
    • Serves vegetarian dishes
    • Serves wine
  • Dining options
    • Serves dinner
    • Serves dessert
    • Has seating
  • Amenities
    • Has bar on site
    • Has gender-neutral toilets
    • Has toilet
    • Free Wi-Fi
  • Crowd
    • Family friendly
    • LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Planning
    • Accepts reservations
  • Payments
    • Accepts debit cards
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • High chairs available

Reviews For Tetsu

Omar Aly
May 30,2025
One of the best burgers in the city, genuinely. The blend of sushi and then burger is a wonderful combination and should be adopted in other places. The bar is a great place to sit because you can watch the food being made. The sushi is amazing of course.
Ziad Iskandar
May 30,2025
Fantastic experience. It was a journey of unexpected flavors. It’s exceptional to be able to enjoy Masa’s mastery in this outstanding location. There are so many different nooks and crannies in this place. The two Michelin stars are well deserved. If you go make a point of visiting the downstairs space where you see how the same amount of space is allocated to the guests as to the kitchen. The chefs were very friendly and took the time to explain and enlighten.
Yuqiong Zhou
May 9,2025
Drinks: cocktails are decent, though not super special. Food: superb, innovative, and very fresh. Pictured items are: Tuna wasabi guacamole, fried duck tongue with two sauces, fried peppers, wild vege tempura, special robata of the night - hamachi ribs, and sushi with fatty tuna and uni, with froi gras, with wagyu and torched salmon. Environment was hip, casual, modern, and service was pleasant and quick!
Ana-Maria Maxim
Apr 17,2025
Beyond comparing experience, chilled mild floral sake, juicy meat, buttery fish and tastiest burger. No words for dessert, one has to try themselves. Chill and cozy atmosphere.
Nicholas Gouw (Ngouwys)
Apr 3,2025
Chic and stylish space with some of the friendliest staff I've had the pleasure to be served by. I got there pretty early (5:10pm) and the place already had a good amount of patrons at the bar and tables. I myself was sat at the bar which had some thoughtful touches like a metal footrest bar that you can rest your feet or any bags you may have on. I ordered the miso yellowtail skewers and lamb burger and was pleasantly surprised at both for how flavorful they were. The cheese on the lamb burger in particular was incredible and played well with the natural gameiness of the lamb and the crunch of the fresh onions, lettuce, pickles and tomatoes served on the side. Note that in the picture I specifically ordered the burger with no fries, but it usually comes with some fries on the side. Mayonnaise and what I believe was some kind of barbeque sauce (unsure) were also served alongside the burger. Overall testu seems to be an outstanding outing from chef Masa, just be aware that it is on the pricier side of things. Plus there's free wifi, just ask someone for the password.
W Gmail
Mar 28,2025
Beautiful restaurant by chef mass in TriBeCa. Close to the canal st subway stations. They have big windows that open up and there are tables inside next to them - snatch one if you can! (No outdoor seating). Great bar with creative cocktails and nice sake and wine. They have an amazing happy hour menu including 5 fried chicken and 8 sparkling rose. There’s a yuzu cake with yuzu cream and grilled peaches that’s delicious!
Vee Yeo
Mar 14,2025
Beautiful and very unique interior. Definitely reads more grill than sushi resteraunt. If you're looking for omakase, just go to his official resteraunt. The real star here is the Masa burger Monday for a burger, fries, and draft beer for 25. Shareables are there as side acts but definitely get one of the burgers which os hands down the juiciest and most well done ever had!
Gerardo Manzo
Feb 28,2025
I tried this place once and I will 100% go back many times. The food is really delicious, I believe it’s one of the top Japanese restaurants in the city. The atmosphere is cozy and perfect for a date. There is also a bar and they serve great cocktails. Also the staff is nice and very attentive to the people.

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