Masaharu Morimoto’s doing everything he can to make you forget about Tribeca Canvas: The Bisutoro space looks completely different, with murals painted by street artist Charlie Doves, mid-century retro chairs, and exposed brick walls. The food’s still American with an Asian accent, but Morimoto’s swapping Kurobuta corn dogs and brownie sundaes for dishes like uni carbonara, tofu steak, and tempura lettuce wraps. Plus: The beverage program focuses on Japanese whiskies, so that can’t suck. Yesterday was opening day, and the restaurant’s serving dinner seven nights a week. Take a look at the space, a few of the dishes, and the menu, straight ahead.
There’s a cocktail called “Lost in Translation” on the menu.Photo: Melissa Hom
Emmanuelle LaSalle Hill designed the space.Photo: Melissa Hom
Spicy tuna with crispy sushi rice.Photo: Melissa Hom
Yuzu-baked oysters with yuzu pepper chimichurri and teriyaki foam.Photo: Melissa Hom
Mushroom-onion soup dumplings with Kabocha purée and panko-fried Maitake mushrooms.Photo: Melissa Hom
Miso sea bass with braised Tuscan kale and fried gobo.Photo: Melissa Hom
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Bisutoro, 313 Church St., 212-727-0644