Eleven Madison Park, Shuko Alum Helms New Omakase Spot In Astoria

ASTORIA, QUEENS — An alum of Michelin-starred restaurant Eleven Madison Park and celebrated omakase spot Shuku is behind a Japanese restaurant in Astoria that opened Wednesday.

Kōyō, which means "autumn foliage" in Japanese, is an 18-seat eatery at 37-12 31st Ave. that offers a $135 set menu of sushi omakase at the bar and a $175 set menu of kaiseki-inspired omakase in the dining area.

Kōyō is owner Jay Zheng's replacement for his popular omakase spot Gaijin, which closed after three years in that space, according to Eater New York.

Executive chef Darry Liu has previously done stints at Eleven Madison Park, which was named the world's best restaurant after it received three Michelin stars, and the East Village omakase restaurant Shuko.

Highlights of the set menus include Dungeness crab on top of mitsuaki seaweed and tofu in the shape of a flower, all served in a dashi broth, and white squid with Hokkaido uni.

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