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Some restaurants spend years chasing Michelin recognition.

Muku needed barely two months.

The intimate, 10-seat Japanese kaiseki counter in Tribeca has officially become the fastest restaurant in New York City’s documented history to land a Michelin star , earning the distinction in the 2025 Michelin Guide almost immediately after opening.

This week, six NYC restaurants earned new Michelin stars , ranging from lavish Chinatown dining rooms to trendy kaiseki counters— including Muku.

Opened just a few months ago in September 2025 in the former Sushi Ichimura space, Muku’s rise is more than just impressive—it signals a new era for high-end Japanese dining in New York.

Michelin also spotlighted another kaiseki restaurant, Yamada, in this year’s new-star class, underscoring a

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