It’s 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 (Menu)
212-989-6699
Two for eight? No
Best available: 9 p.m.
Chinatown Brasserie
212-533-7000
Two for eight? Yes
Dévi (Menu)
212-691-1300
Two for eight? Yes
5 Ninth (Menu)
212-929-9460
Two for eight? Yes
Japonais
212-260-2020
Two for eight? Yes
Masa (Menu)
212-823-9800
Two for eight? No
Best available: 7 p.m.
Megu
212-964-7777
Two for eight? No
Best available: 8:15 p.m.
Morimoto (Menu)
212-989-8883
Two for eight? No
Best available: 9:45 p.m.
Nobu (Menu)
212-219-0500
First attempt: Busy signal
Second attempt: Busy signal
Philippe
212-644-8885
Two for eight? Yes