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The Pharmacist
Mar 29, 2026
10 out of 5 stars. Wagyu Room Omakase was not simply dinner; it was a meticulously executed culinary experience that justified every dollar of the $756.39 total. Our subtotal was $565.00 for two Wagyu Omakase dinners ($300), two Drunken Wagyu add-ons ($64), two Asahis ($18), the Vinekeeper Cabernet ($27), the Serial Cabernet ($22), and the Caviar Bump Kit ($116), plus $50.14 tax and a $141.25 tip. It was worth it.
Each course was thoughtful, polished, and beautifully composed. The Tartare of Japanese wagyu, chive, egg yolk, and crisp shell was rich, delicate, and perfectly textured. The Hot Pot, with Japanese wagyu, mushroom, and glass noodle, was warm, savory, and deeply comforting. The Mousse of wagyu tallow cheese mousse, pickled pearl onion, and tricolor peppercorn tuile was one of the most inventive bites of the night: airy, tangy, peppery, and luxurious at once. The Carpaccio, with fried caper aioli, radish, and parsley, was clean, bright, and balanced.
The Burger + Ring was an indulgent standout, layering Japanese wagyu, tomato aioli, gruyère, caramelized pearl onion, brioche, Australian wagyu, and braised wagyu jus into a bite that was rich without being heavy. The Ssam, with parrilla leaf and ssamjang, brought freshness and fermented depth. The Braise, with puffed rice, pickled carrots, green onion, and liquid gold jus, was tender and beautifully structured. Velvet Rinse, a wagyu tallow and red wine granita, reset the palate brilliantly. The Nigiri, with Australian wagyu, wasabi, and orange zest, was elegant and precise. Wagyu Au Vert, with nori chimichurri, spinach, garlic, and mushrooms, was deeply savory and memorable. Dessert, Brownie Points, with wagyu tallow chocolate ice cream, brownie, and caramel, was outrageously good.
The best bite of the night, without question, was the Drunken Wagyu. It was extraordinary. A shot of Dassai 23 sake paired with torched Tartaromi “Drunken” Japanese A5 Wagyu from Yamaguchi Prefecture, raised at Iwakuni Farm and nourished with sake lees from Dassai Brewery. That diet matters. The sake rinds contribute to the remarkable marbling, tenderness, and refined fat profile of the beef. The torching brought out its aroma, and the Dassai chaser amplified the sweetness and umami in a way that was unforgettable. By pure coincidence, I wrote the first review ever for Dassai Brewery in New York, so that detail made the experience even better.
Chef Ming was exceptional. Although the restaurant states it cannot accommodate a gluten allergy, he personally modified the gluten-containing courses for my wife and made them gluten free. He also prepared her a separate dessert: a Japanese whisky ice cream that was absolutely outrageous. That level of care and attention is rare.
Service was generous from start to finish, including four complimentary sake shots and two complimentary Suntory World Whisky shots. Wagyu Room delivered luxury, precision, hospitality, and genuine artistry. This was one of the best dining experiences I have had anywhere.