Bessou’s clever take on Japanese comfort food has us craving dishes beyond standard sushi. Owner Maiko Kyogoku, who worked for contemporary artist Takashi Murakami, opened a stylish space in Noho for chef Emily Yuen’s innovative plates, many of which draw from Kyogoku’s family recipes. Yuen adds a modern twist on a classic with her chicken karaage dusted with Moroccan spices—trust us, you won’t be able to resist dipping each forkful into the spicy mayo. We quickly learned that Bessou lives up to its name, which loosely translates from Japanese as ‘second home.'
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Bento Rice Bowls
Fried Chicken Karaage
Spicy mayo, sesame brussel sprout slaw, edamame, nori crunch over rice
Miso Salmon
Salmon poached to perfection, miso BBQ, sesame brussel sprout slaw, nori crunch over rice
Tuna Tataki
Seared tuna sashimi, cucumber, edamame, nori crunch over rice
Japanese Chickpea Curry
Japanese curry, tomato, chickpeas, sesame brussel sprout slaw, nori crunch over rice (Vegan)
Sushi
Salmon Sushi
Spicy Tuna Sushi
Yuzu Miso Cucumber Sushi
Sides
Fried Chicken Karaage
With spicy mayo
Nori Crunch Fries
With nori furikake crunch, spicy mayo
