The Restaurant at The Kitano Hotel New York
Kitano New York's restaurant is acknowledged by experts. Of the 10 publications that we monitored, 7 praised the restaurant, like Fodor's, Travel + Leisure and DK Eyewitness.
The Kitano Hotel New York 
Fodor's
Travel + Leisure
DK Eyewitness
Gayot
Frommer's
Jetsetter Jetsetter
Fodor's "Experience a taste of Japanese culinary traditions in this restaurant; private tatami rooms are also available, if that's up your alley"
Travel + Leisure "Among the hotel’s three restaurants and bars, Hakubai Japanese Restaurant is one of only a few in the city that serves traditional kaiseki cuisine, known for its delicateflavors and artful presentation"
DK Eyewitness "The restaurant also draws a crowd"
Gayot "The restaurants include the Hakubai, serving Kaiseki cuisine, which is rooted in Zen Buddhism"
Frommer's "The on-site restaurant is a top-rated sushi/kaiseki joint and the lounge features live jazz, not pop (Sundays through Thursdays,)"
Jetsetter "The traditional Japanese restaurant, Hakubai, is a hidden gem on the hotel’s lower level, serving decidedly nonfusion dishes to an upscale clientele (including, we hear, the mayor)"
Jetsetter "The traditional Japanese restaurant, Hakubai, is a hidden gem on the hotel’s lower level, serving decidedly nonfusion dishes to an upscale clientele (including, we hear, the mayor)"
