MSSM

What is MSSM? Perched on the second floor of 154 Cumberland Street in Yorkville, MSSM is a high-energy omakase concept conceived by two-Michelin-starred chef Masaki Saito and partner William Cheng. Operating as a working training ground for Saito’s apprentices, the room trades hushed sushi-bar solemnity for pumping hip-hop, vibrant graffiti murals, and glowing neon accents. Diners pull up stools along an expansive blonde-wood counter that puts the precision knife work and blowtorching right in front of your seat.

MSSM Menu & What to Order The restaurant serves a single 14-course Edomae-style tasting menu priced at an approachable $98 per person. The meal kicks off with Saito’s signature torotaku hand roll—fatty tuna paired with crunchy pickled radish—before progressing through nigiri like sweet kelp-cured amaebi, citrus-finished Hokkaido hotate, marinated shima suzuki, and flame-licked toro. Wash down the savory courses with a curated sake flight or Japanese beer, and finish with delicate Kyoto-style dashimaki tamago and hojicha cheesecake. Note that the rigid, seafood-heavy format does not accommodate vegan or vegetarian substitutions.

Know Before You Go MSSM is strictly reservation-only and fully cashless, with booking windows releasing three weeks in advance via their website. Counter seatings run on a tight 75- to 90-minute schedule, so punctual arrival is mandatory since all stations begin serving simultaneously. Located steps from Bay subway station, the venue is up a flight of stairs and does not have an elevator.