It’s after 4 p.m., and that means it’s time to play Two for Eight. We just asked ten restaurants the best time they can squeeze a couple in for dinner; you need only make your chosen reservation. (As always, we make the calls but don’t guarantee the results.) Today: Haute Asian.
Buddakan
212-989-6699
Hold time: Ten seconds
Two for eight? No
Best available: Midnight
Chinatown Brasserie
212-533-7000
Two for eight? No
Best available: 7:15 p.m.
Dévi (Menu)
212-691-1300
Two for eight? No
Best available: 9:30 p.m.
5 Ninth (Menu)
212-929-9460
Two for eight? No
Best available: 7:30 p.m.
Japonais
212-260-2020
Two for eight? No
Best available: 10:30 p.m.
Masa
212-823-9800
Hold time: Five minutes
Two for eight? Yes
Megu
212-964-7777
Two for eight? No
Best available: 8:15 p.m.
Morimoto (Menu)
212-989-8883
Two for eight? 11:30 p.m.
Nobu (Menu)
212-219-0500
First attempt: Busy signal
Second attempt: Two for eight? No
Best available: Booked for the evening.
Philippe
212-644-8885
Two for eight? Yes
