At a Midtown restaurant specializing in Japanese Wagyu beef, the soundtrack comes with the tasting menu.
Togyushi, at 37 West 37th Street, has introduced a Wagyu Tasting Tower at its Vinyl Lounge, where guests ordering the dish can select a record to play. The restaurant’s collection of vinyl was assembled by its team during travels in Japan, according to an announcement from its publicist.
The $68 tower presents four bites in three tiers, including Wagyu katsu sando, Wagyu sukiyaki parfait, uni brioche and Wagyu tartare with caviar, according to the restaurant’s published menu. It is intended as a more casual alternative to the restaurant’s omakase counter, accompanied by Japanese-inspired small plates and cocktails.
Togyushi specializes in Zao Wagyu, beef from Japan’s Yamagata Prefecture. The restaurant says it is bringing that particular beef to diners outside Japan, pairing the menu with music in an attempt to make the listening experience part of the meal rather than simply background noise.
The Vinyl Lounge also offers a $35 Wagyu katsu sandwich and a $45 Wagyu donabe rice dish. The $68 tower is the new draw, though its novel accompaniment is available only if the restaurant can accommodate the guest’s record selection.
Where: Togyushi, 37 West 37th Street, Manhattan. Menu and information.
