Bessou

"Bessou restaurant tucked away on Bleecker Street in Manhattan’s NoLita neighborhood, where traditional family recipes are at the forefront. Bessou also translates to holiday villa or home away from home in Japanese. The restaurant uses a blend of saikyo and Sendai miso for a unique flavor profile in their dishes."

"Although they aren’t open for regular takeout and delivery, Bessou in Noho has free and reduced-price meals available for schoolchildren, the homeless, and anyone who needs it. You can see more information about World Central Kitchen’s New York City Initiatives by looking on their map here." - hannah albertine

"Bessou’s snacky Japanese food is a little hit or miss, but the hot honey karaage is an unquestionable hit. In fact, it’s one of the best bites in the entire market. Giant chunks of boneless chicken are tossed in a tangy, spicy sauce and topped with mayo, togarashi, and big slices of pickled jalapeño. The flavors are intense, in a good way. Just don’t let yourself be sidetracked by things like beignets or crispy rice bites, which are forgettable." - carina finn koeppicus

"The snacky Japanese food at the Bessou counter at Market 57 is a little hit or miss, but their hot honey karaage is an unquestionable hit. In fact, it’s one of the best bites in the entire market. Giant chunks of boneless chicken are tossed in a tangy, spicy sauce and topped with mayo, togarashi, and big slices of pickled jalapeño for an intense flavor experience. Just don’t let yourself be sidetracked by things like beignets or crispy rice bites, which are forgettable." - Carina Finn

"Highlights included creative dishes from small businesses like the fried chicken spot Bessou and the Harlem-based Caribbean standout LoLo's." - BySam Stone