In a city defined by ambition, Restaurant Yuu reminds us why Michelin-star restaurants NYC matter—not just for excellence, but for emotion, memory, and craft.

In the stillness of early evening on Nassau Avenue, where industrial edges soften into culinary wonder, something quietly celebratory stirs behind the understated door of Restaurant Yuu. Inside, precision meets artistry. Laughter mingles with the soft clink of stemware. And on May 12 and 13, a rare kind of magic will unfold at the counter.

To mark its second anniversary, Restaurant Yuu—Brooklyn’s Michelin-starred sanctuary of Japanese-French cuisine—welcomes guests to an exclusive two-night collaboration with Chef Angelo Sato of London’s two-Michelin-starred Humble Chicken. It is a meeting of kindred minds shaped by rigor and imagination. Chef Yuu Shimano and Chef Angelo Sato will share the 19-seat tasting counter in a performance that is equal parts personal and transcendent.

Why Restaurant Yuu Stands Out Among Michelin-Star Restaurants NYC: Two Stars, Two Nights, One Table

This two-night event is not just a celebration of accolades, though Restaurant Yuu has many. A Michelin star within six months of opening. Robb Report’s pick for Best New Restaurant in America in 2024. And a recent spot on OAD’s Top Restaurants in North America. But what makes this moment singular is not the recognition. It is a rare synergy at the counter.

Chef Angelo Sato of London’s Humble Chicken—recipient of two Michelin stars in 2025—brings a daring precision shaped by time at Eleven Madison Park, Restaurant Story, and Gordon Ramsay. He joins Chef Yuu Shimano, whose culinary voice was forged over a decade in French kitchens before opening this namesake restaurant in Brooklyn. Together, they will present an eight-course tasting that blurs the boundaries between cultures, philosophies, and forms.

Guests can expect five amuse-bouches—three from Chef Yuu, two from Chef Sato—followed by four dishes from each chef, and a dual-dessert finale. Priced at $200 per person, with seating times at 6:30 and 8 PM. The evening promises more than a meal. It offers a moment of creative dialogue between chefs, flavors, and cities.

The Theater of Intention

Dining at Restaurant Yuu has never been a passive act. The lights dim. Music drifts through the space. Guests take their seats around the L-shaped tasting counter, facing an open kitchen that resembles a conductor’s pit more than a culinary workspace. The atmosphere is deliberate. Each element, from the lighting to the team’s synchronized movements, sets the tone for a dining experience that unfolds like a performance.

This ritual—elegant, almost cinematic—prepares guests for what follows. A choreography of technique, flavor, and hospitality. Restaurant Yuu is not about pretense. It is about presence.

The kitchen itself is as intentional as the menu. Outfitted with a custom Molteni oven, a Binchotan charcoal grill, and a dedicated pastry station, the space reflects the precision and artistry behind each dish. Every detail contributes to the seamless flow of service, from mise en place to plate. And while each course is carefully constructed, it is the final savory dish that often draws the most reverence.

A Signature of Seasonal Precision

At Restaurant Yuu, time is not just a measure. It is a muse. Each menu is crafted in dialogue with the seasons, every course a meditation on balance, restraint, and reverence for ingredients at their peak.

Though the anniversary tasting is a singular collaboration, it reflects a deeper throughline in Chef Yuu’s work: elevation without excess, and storytelling through flavor. Past seasonal menus have featured Koginut squash, Ise Ebi [spiny lobster] with sea urchin and clementine zest, and Kinmedai in a delicate broth finished with mikan oil. These compositions are as nuanced as a haiku and as structured as classical French cuisine.

There is one constant, however: the Duck en Croute. A showstopper in every sense. It begins with dry-aged Hudson Valley duck, layered with foie gras and duck paste, wrapped in spinach, and encased in pastry. The design changes often, etched with detail, baked fresh for every service. Sliced with precision and served with a velvety fond de veau infused with cognac and black pepper. It embodies the restaurant’s core: elegance, memory, and mastery.

Celebrating Evolution, Not Just Excellence

Two years in, Restaurant Yuu has done more than endure—it has evolved. From a quiet debut in Greenpoint to becoming one of Brooklyn’s most intimate and ambitious tasting counters. Its growth has been steady, focused, and deeply personal.

What defines Restaurant Yuu is not just its accolades, but its philosophy: precision rooted in story, and fine dining stripped of pretense. The open kitchen, the tight 19-seat counter, and the attentiveness that makes every guest feel seen. These are not just design choices—they are intentional acts of hospitality.

At the heart is Chef Yuu Shimano, whose vision was shaped by years in France and sharpened through his time in New York. That vision continues to unfold here, not just through dishes, but through dialogue. He is joined by Executive Chef Shuji Furukawa, whose own path—from Japan’s tea fields to Michelin kitchens—complements the restaurant’s thoughtful, seasonal ethos.

The anniversary is not just a mark of time. It is a quiet celebration of craft, connection, and how far a vision can stretch when given room—and rigor—to grow.

A Toast to Now

Restaurant Yuu’s anniversary collaboration is more than a dinner. It is a defining moment for Michelin-star restaurants in NYC—where storytelling meets precision.

What does it mean to mark time in a city that never stops moving? At Restaurant Yuu, it means pausing—just long enough to savor where you are. This collaboration is not about looking back. It is about tasting the present with clarity and celebration.

For those fortunate enough to secure a seat this May, the evening promises nuance, contrast, and creative kinship. Two chefs, two cities, one unforgettable expression of culinary storytelling.

Reservations for the May 12 and 13 dinners can be made via Tock, with limited seating at 6:30 and 8 PM. The experience takes place at Restaurant Yuu, 55 Nassau Avenue in Greenpoint, Brooklyn.

And if this is your first time dining here, a word of advice: let the story unfold slowly. You are not just eating—you are witnessing what happens when discipline meets joy. And when a kitchen becomes a stage, every dish delivers a standing ovation.

Know Before You Go

Event: 2nd Anniversary Collaboration Dinner
Chefs: Yuu Shimano [Restaurant Yuu, Brooklyn] × Angelo Sato [Humble Chicken, London]
Experience: 8-course tasting menu with amuse-bouches and dual desserts
Dates: Sunday, May 12 & Monday, May 13, 2025
Seating Times: 6:30 PM and 8:00 PM
Cost: $200 per person
Location: Restaurant Yuu, 55 Nassau Avenue—Greenpoint, Brooklyn
Reservations: Available via Tock
Cuisine: Japanese-French, Michelin-starred