Still looking to make those perfect holiday plans? Look no further than Kōyō! Kōyō, Astoria’s newest sushi and kaiseki-inspired omakase experience is offering a special menu for both Christmas Day and New Year’s EveGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028.

Kōyō is an intimate, jewel-box restaurant helmed by its Executive Chef, Darry LiuGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. Chef Liu perfected his sushi skills working alongside acclaimed Masa alums Jimmy Lau and Nick Kim at Neta and Shuko, in addition to Chef Eiji Ichimura from the two Michelin-starred Uchū Sushi BarGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028.  

At Kōyō, Chef Liu uses the highest-quality ingredients sourced from the Fukuoka and Toyosu market, where the famed Tsukiji market relocated to in JapanGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. Diners can expect delicious offerings of the following items listed for both Christmas & New Year’s Eve:

• Sakizuke: Botan Ebi, uni, caviar and egg yolk aioli 
• Zensai: Seasonal sashimi, shirako tempura and dashi braised shiro baigai (Japanese Ivory Shell) 
• Mushimono: Shiitake, gingko nut, okra and chawanmushi 
• Takiawase: A5 Wagyu with seasonal vegetables and goma dare sauce 
• Sunomono: Tai Ankimo (monkfish liver) with ponzu, gomaae and hanaho 
• Nigiri: Seasonal Selections
• Mizumono: Neri Goma gelato with white chocolate snow and persimmon jelly

For those interested, the Kōyō holiday menu is priced at $160 per personGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. Diners also have the opportunity to try selection of unique sakes including Tamagawa’s Time Machine 1712, a non-charcoal filtered sake aged in a bourbon barrelGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. Seatings will be at 5:30PM and at 8PM for each eveningGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. For any additional information, you may visit Kōyō’s website hereGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028.