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Masa

Japanese·Columbus Circle

Masa Takayama’s counter

About Masa

At Masa, chef Masa Takayama serves Japanese food in a calm, minimalist room at Columbus Circle (NYC Tourism). In the MICHELIN Guide New York 2025 selection it holds two stars. Expect a very high bill.

Why it's on our list

  • Sushi counter
  • Columbus Circle
  • Minimalist room

Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Masa before you go.

What’s nearby

Distances from Masa are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.

Key sights

  1. Central Park0.7 miWalk 13 minCycle 4 minCar or taxi 8 min
  2. Rockefeller Center0.7 miWalk 14 minCycle 5 minCar or taxi 8 min
  3. Times Square0.8 miWalk 16 minCycle 5 minCar or taxi 8 min
  4. Grand Central1.1 miWalk 23 minCycle 7 minCar or taxi 10 min
  5. The Met1.3 miWalk 26 minCycle 8 minCar or taxi 11 min
  6. Empire State Building1.4 miWalk 28 minCycle 9 minCar or taxi 11 min
  7. The High Line2.4 miCycle 15 minCar or taxi 17 min
  8. 9/11 Memorial4.3 miCycle 27 minCar or taxi 27 min
  9. Brooklyn Bridge4.4 miCycle 28 minCar or taxi 28 min
  10. Statue of Liberty ferries4.8 miCycle 31 minCar or taxi 30 min

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