Overview
- Sushi Sho was elevated to three Michelin stars, becoming the only new three-star addition in the Northeast for 2025.
- Masa, long a three-star standard-bearer since 2008, was downgraded to two stars after 15 years at the top.
- Industry sources quoted in reports say a demotion from three to two stars can trim revenue by 25% to 30%, with the impact likely after current bookings clear.
- Chef Masayoshi Takayama responded in a written statement, thanking loyal guests and expressing pride in his team while vowing to continue striving for excellence.
- Helmed by Edomae master Keiji Nakazawa, Sushi Sho runs an about $450 omakase at a small Midtown counter, contrasting with Masa’s minimum $750-per-person pricing.