"Co-owners Nick Kim and Jimmy Lau (alums of Japanese restaurants Masa and Neta) opened Shuko in 2013 at 47 East 12th Street, between University Place and Broadway. Since then, the restaurant has become known for the duo's approach to unstuffy sushi with fun flourishes in a luxe tasting menu blending omakase and kaiseki, currently $270, served in an unpretentious space with cool vibes and hip music."
"Buzzy Manhattan omakase restaurant Shuko is closing this winter. Its last day of service at Union Square will be on Saturday, January 24. The press release announcing the shutter notes that the team is preparing "to step into a new chapter." It's unclear why the restaurant is closing and what those plans are. Eater has reached out for more information."
Shuko will close this winter, with its final day of service at Union Square on Saturday, January 24. A press release states the team is preparing "to step into a new chapter," but offers no explanation for the closure. Co-owners Nick Kim and Jimmy Lau, alumni of Masa and Neta, opened Shuko in 2013 at 47 East 12th Street. The restaurant became known for unstuffy sushi with playful flourishes in a luxe tasting menu blending omakase and kaiseki, currently $270, served in an unpretentious space with cool vibes and hip music. Beyoncé and Jay‑Z have dined there, and Pete Wells gave Shuko three stars in 2025. The closing is among several recent high-profile New York omakase closures.
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