Huso

Dining at HŪSO was an experience fit for royalty—a true feast for the senses. The generous portions of caviar gracing each dish were nothing short of luxurious, enhancing every bite with delicate and perfectly balanced flavors. This was not just a meal; it was a culinary masterpiece. Each dish set off fireworks in our mouths, leaving us completely captivated. From the silky potato leek soup and the indulgent black truffle grilled cheese to the Hūso dog, foie gras & truffle terrine, beef tartare, and oysters, every plate was executed to absolute perfection. We couldn’t pick a favorite because every dish was an impeccable showcase of flavor, precision, and creativity. The portions were perfect for two, and we even left with a caviar order to enjoy later—packaged in the cutest cooler bag that kept it fresh for over 10 hours! One of the highlights of our visit was meeting the one and only Chef Buddha Lo, Top Chef winner and culinary genius. He graciously took the time to chat with us, making us feel so welcome and giving us insight into the artistry behind the food. His attention to detail and passion for his craft shine through in every dish. HŪSO is not just a restaurant; it’s an elevated experience that blends creativity, luxury, and flavor in the most memorable way. We cannot wait to return and relive this extraordinary dining journey!

We traveled from Atlanta to New York this week for my 50th birthday year long celebration extravaganza! Marky’s was at the top of our to do list! Great ambience! Great service (Edward was fantastic, charming and knowledgeable). Everything we had was packed with flavor and topped with a generous portion of scrumptious caviar. And what was even just as great as our food experience was we got to meet Chef Buddha himself!!! What a great experience that I’ll never forget. Thank you Marky’s!

Amazing experience! Service top notch - very attentive and knowledgeable. Bravo Top Chef Buddha’s curated menu is thoughtful, pairs well with offered caviars- my faves Huso dog with endive “bun”, beef tartare and lobster capellini pasta are a must! Thanks also to Danielle of TikTok for recommendations and meeting the other Danielle in person was a treat! Paired with Janz sparkling Rose’ - chef’s/sommelier kiss! Fave caviar - Amber Osetra. Will be back to try the dinner 8-course tasting menu and new location in Tribeca!

As fans of Buddha from top chef, this experience was nothing short of amazing. Not only did the food completely blow us away, but we got to talk with Buddha face-to-face. If you haven’t been to Huso before, you should definitely try it out!

Food is outstanding. Everything’s executed perfectly, especially the desserts. Staff is courteous and professional. The dining room is a tight and dark with not much to offer. Luckily the food makes up for it. Would go back.

Ambiance: - ~2.5 hour seating; ours was ~3 hours since a party came 20-30 minutes early and delayed the start of the meal and there was a large party of 6 - feels unique like a speakeasy, considering the restaurant is right behind the caviar shop - it's an actual caviar shop too - staff were A+; Jackie was very social with us, they filled waters faster than I could drink it, and folded my napkins - extremely well trained staff Food: - initial caviar scallop was very good; the butterfly of gold was unique - bread was good; goats curd in olive shape was very unique and more surprising if you did not watch the show - coddled egg for english breakfast was very unique and the soup tasted like wine, even though it was just tomato - really enjoyed the fish with cucumber that made it look like a sushi roll - lobster was big portion with good sauce - lamb was a large portion and felt like a szechuan dish; could be seen as a bit gamey, and the spice was great for me, but may not be the best for others - the "freezing to death" dish was nice and refreshing as a dessert; unique emoji skull - golden banana was a highlight; feels like a 3 michelin star dessert and was delicious Overall, very unique and tasty food. Some dishes were better than most of the Michelin 2-3 stars I've eaten at, especially the lobster and desserts. My favorite dish was the coddled egg, considering how unique it was, and the golden banana, given it felt like a treat! My least favorite dish was the cucumber on top of the fish - it was still excellent, but the fish itself was delicious enough. Well worth the time investment and money. Buddha has very unique food and makes it look good, while tasting good. Would come again. They need a larger venue, as it is tight in there, especially for that party of 6. Note, I did not watch Top Chef.

What an amazing meal and experience! Actually at a loss of words with this place. Everything was just perfect! Time to begin planning my next trip to Huso! Soup to nuts absolute perfection! This tasting menu was a perfect start to my mothers day weekend! The white asparagus with duck egg yolk..I wanted to lick the bowl. Parker House rolls, I could eat every day of my life! Blue fin tuna was the perfect start to the meal. I am not a dessert person and I ate every bit! Hats off to Huso!

We really wanted to go to this place after Buddha won top chef. We had really had high expectations and the place almost lived up to it. The champagne was spot on. The grilled cheese was good and we really enjoyed the strong truffle flavor. It was a tad bit too hot but still really nice. The scrambled eggs were good and the bread was lovely. Having said that I would have expected a bit more finesse The coffee and chocolate caviar was a disappointment. After being told that it was the best desert. It did taste a little gelatiny and nothing to call home about. Overall the service, the ambiance and the plating was amazing!!

Dining at HŪSO was an experience fit for royalty—a true feast for the senses. The generous portions of caviar gracing each dish were nothing short of luxurious, enhancing every bite with delicate and perfectly balanced flavors. This was not just a meal; it was a culinary masterpiece. Each dish set off fireworks in our mouths, leaving us completely captivated. From the silky potato leek soup and the indulgent black truffle grilled cheese to the Hūso dog, foie gras & truffle terrine, beef tartare, and oysters, every plate was executed to absolute perfection. We couldn’t pick a favorite because every dish was an impeccable showcase of flavor, precision, and creativity. The portions were perfect for two, and we even left with a caviar order to enjoy later—packaged in the cutest cooler bag that kept it fresh for over 10 hours! One of the highlights of our visit was meeting the one and only Chef Buddha Lo, Top Chef winner and culinary genius. He graciously took the time to chat with us, making us feel so welcome and giving us insight into the artistry behind the food. His attention to detail and passion for his craft shine through in every dish. HŪSO is not just a restaurant; it’s an elevated experience that blends creativity, luxury, and flavor in the most memorable way. We cannot wait to return and relive this extraordinary dining journey!

We traveled from Atlanta to New York this week for my 50th birthday year long celebration extravaganza! Marky’s was at the top of our to do list! Great ambience! Great service (Edward was fantastic, charming and knowledgeable). Everything we had was packed with flavor and topped with a generous portion of scrumptious caviar. And what was even just as great as our food experience was we got to meet Chef Buddha himself!!! What a great experience that I’ll never forget. Thank you Marky’s!

Amazing experience! Service top notch - very attentive and knowledgeable. Bravo Top Chef Buddha’s curated menu is thoughtful, pairs well with offered caviars- my faves Huso dog with endive “bun”, beef tartare and lobster capellini pasta are a must! Thanks also to Danielle of TikTok for recommendations and meeting the other Danielle in person was a treat! Paired with Janz sparkling Rose’ - chef’s/sommelier kiss! Fave caviar - Amber Osetra. Will be back to try the dinner 8-course tasting menu and new location in Tribeca!

As fans of Buddha from top chef, this experience was nothing short of amazing. Not only did the food completely blow us away, but we got to talk with Buddha face-to-face. If you haven’t been to Huso before, you should definitely try it out!

Food is outstanding. Everything’s executed perfectly, especially the desserts. Staff is courteous and professional. The dining room is a tight and dark with not much to offer. Luckily the food makes up for it. Would go back.

Ambiance: - ~2.5 hour seating; ours was ~3 hours since a party came 20-30 minutes early and delayed the start of the meal and there was a large party of 6 - feels unique like a speakeasy, considering the restaurant is right behind the caviar shop - it's an actual caviar shop too - staff were A+; Jackie was very social with us, they filled waters faster than I could drink it, and folded my napkins - extremely well trained staff Food: - initial caviar scallop was very good; the butterfly of gold was unique - bread was good; goats curd in olive shape was very unique and more surprising if you did not watch the show - coddled egg for english breakfast was very unique and the soup tasted like wine, even though it was just tomato - really enjoyed the fish with cucumber that made it look like a sushi roll - lobster was big portion with good sauce - lamb was a large portion and felt like a szechuan dish; could be seen as a bit gamey, and the spice was great for me, but may not be the best for others - the "freezing to death" dish was nice and refreshing as a dessert; unique emoji skull - golden banana was a highlight; feels like a 3 michelin star dessert and was delicious Overall, very unique and tasty food. Some dishes were better than most of the Michelin 2-3 stars I've eaten at, especially the lobster and desserts. My favorite dish was the coddled egg, considering how unique it was, and the golden banana, given it felt like a treat! My least favorite dish was the cucumber on top of the fish - it was still excellent, but the fish itself was delicious enough. Well worth the time investment and money. Buddha has very unique food and makes it look good, while tasting good. Would come again. They need a larger venue, as it is tight in there, especially for that party of 6. Note, I did not watch Top Chef.

What an amazing meal and experience! Actually at a loss of words with this place. Everything was just perfect! Time to begin planning my next trip to Huso! Soup to nuts absolute perfection! This tasting menu was a perfect start to my mothers day weekend! The white asparagus with duck egg yolk..I wanted to lick the bowl. Parker House rolls, I could eat every day of my life! Blue fin tuna was the perfect start to the meal. I am not a dessert person and I ate every bit! Hats off to Huso!

We really wanted to go to this place after Buddha won top chef. We had really had high expectations and the place almost lived up to it. The champagne was spot on. The grilled cheese was good and we really enjoyed the strong truffle flavor. It was a tad bit too hot but still really nice. The scrambled eggs were good and the bread was lovely. Having said that I would have expected a bit more finesse The coffee and chocolate caviar was a disappointment. After being told that it was the best desert. It did taste a little gelatiny and nothing to call home about. Overall the service, the ambiance and the plating was amazing!!

I've been on a hunt to eat at places that I have been depriving myself of it and so it's been too long and Huso's has been a place that's been on my list. I first went here when he did the Marry Me Pasta to go back in covid times and I am sorry, but that pasta wouldn't have gotten me to say yes and the rolls weren't good either. But nevertheless, I didn't want that unsatisfactory meal to cloud over my judgement of Buddha Lo. He was such a personable dude meeting him and I want to give him a chance and actually dine here to provide a good opinion of his food. Unfortunately, couldn't do the tasting menu, because A didn't plan early enough and they only had one date left and wasn't possible, so just came here for lunch. I love every single thing here. The steak tartare, bagel and lox, lobster pasta, and huso dog were all fantastic. It's so damn good! Service was good too - I forget his name, but he has piercing and tattoos. He's so friendly and nice.

Located on Mad Ave (E 81st), this UES fine casual caviar resto in the back of Marky's Caviar shop has an elegant, cozy & intimate 12-person capacity speakeasy salon behind a curtain in the back. It's a relaxing respite from shopping on Madison Avenue or even before or after a visit to The Met or The Guggenheim. And it's also a good place to have a luxurious treat or whole meal & a chat w/ a friend. Reservations are highly recommended & can be made on Resy. Chef Buddha Lo (of former EMP & Gordon Ramsey London + Top Chef Winner) highlights caviar in every dish of his $235 8-course dinner tasting / seating of 12 guests from Tue-Sat (check website for change of hours in Oct 2024 in anticipation of the new & bigger Huso in Tribeca). However, as it was our first time here, B & I came for the "Champagne Wishes & Caviar Dreams" (lol) lunch ~4pm ...usually served Mon-Fri 11-5pm, this more affordable à la carte menu can serve as an introductory taste to some of Chef Lo's creations. And even though I was in a walker, I felt comfortable being seated in the narrow parlor at a table right behind the curtain. We started off by ordering a glass of Le Mesnil, Blanc de Blancs, Grand Cru (France) for a bubbly toast. Thereafter, we were delighted by the wonderful service we received, the overall presentation, the freshness of ingredients & how filling & shareable each course ended up being for the 2 of us. While I did very much enjoy the overall taste of the 4 dishes we tried - I felt that each one was a bit too over-dressed in one way or another...thereby, overshadowing the delicate taste of the luxury ingredients in the dishes. Hence, my 4-star vs 5/5 rating. For eg...while the sauce was very tasty in the Capellini dish, it was a bit too lemony & drowned out the natural taste of the caviar & lobster. The Beet Salad also had a tad too much of a sweet dressing. I would've liked to have tasted the trout roe more. The fig jam was too sweet & wasn't really a great pairing w/ the Truffle Foie Gras. I would've preferred a fruit w/ a bit more acidity or maybe even just the option of having a traditional dab of sharp Dijon. And lastly, while I appreciated the richness of the Scrambled Eggs + Kaluga Royal Amber Caviar dish, it was a bit 1-note, too rich (w/ the Crème Fraîche) & needed a dose of acidity (eg. My #1 fave eggs w/ caviar dish - The Modern's "Eggs on Eggs on Eggs" uses pickled shallots) to cut down on the heaviness of the dish. In the end, B & I are in agreement that we both thoroughly enjoyed our experience here. We finished our meal w/ some lovely Jasmine tea & Earl Grey tea. We had no dessert because our tummies were too full. Maybe next time... My 2¢ / constructive criticism -take it or leave it - to Chef Lo before he leaves to open up his new resto in Tribeca (which I'm eagerly wanting to go to since I missed your dinner tasting here on UES) is to suggest that he may want to revisit this UES kitchen team / menu to tweak the dressing of the dishes...perhaps, a little more restraint is needed? MY LIKE's & worth every penny: $55 Capellini Pasta w/ ME Lobster & Kaluga Royal Amber Caviar; $22 Roasted Heirloom Beet Salad w/ Smoked Trout Roe, Truffle Foie Gras...OK's: heavier $35 Scrambled Egg w/ Crème Fraîche Kaluga Royal Amber Caviar To TRY: $26 Blk Truffle Gruyère Grilled Cheese, $35 Potato & Leek Soup w/ Wt Sturgeon Caviar, $50 Huso Dog w/ Alaskan King Crab Merus on Brioche w/ Kaluga Royal Amber Caviar, Vanilla Honey Truffle Ice Cream.

I wanted to like this place. However, I was shocked at the service. We had a reservation for a table for 3 for lunch. We were told a table was taking longer than expected. We didn't know we had to wait 30 min afterwards. After we finally sat down, our waiter just asked if we were ready to order. We were a bit put off, but just to make it easy, we ordered 3 of the capatelli pastas. One of us ordered the potato and leek soup. We also ordered several non-alcoholic drinks. Well, one hour later the pastas came around. Our drinks were forgotten. When we were almost done with our pastas, the soup came over. The restaurant said they would comp us a dessert for our 30 min wait at the beginning. That was a nice gesture, but unfortunately the dessert (which we couldn't pick) came another 45 min after the rest of our meal was complete. So all in all, we spent nearly 3 hours for pastas, soup (singular), and a dessert (singular). This isn't exactly a grand tasting menu. The food was decent, though the Parmesan on the pasta overwhelmed the flavor of the caviar. The "chocolate caviar" was a nice touch. But the service was just so, so bad.

We had such a nice lunch here. Amazing experience. Great service, even better food, and Chef Buddha was in the front and we got to meet him! So humble, so generous to spend the time talking to us, and overall just a cool guy. The ambiance in the back is elegant, but also you didn't feel like you couldn't wear jeans. The perfect combination, really. Highly recommend for anyone looking to have an intimate, elevated meal. The truffled grilled cheese was absolutely insane. So so so good.

I mean what more is there to say except 8 course meal with a Top Chef chef. This was truly an experience from beginning to end. I had to make the reservation way in advance, but it was definitely worth it. Would recommend for an anniversary or special occasion.

One of the best meals of our lives, and a great way to ring in the new year (this review is late)! We were super excited after watching Top Chef seasons 19 and All Stars to be able to catch Buddha's tasting menu inspired by his Top Chef dishes, and then star struck when we walked in and actually saw Buddha preparing our dinner Every dish was so delicately prepared and we enjoyed it all in such a cozy little space behind Marky's Caviar bar We heard Buddha will be opening his own restaurant in Tribeca soon, and when it opens we will be there!

Being a top chef fan, I was super excited about trying the dinner tasting menu at Huso. I'm glad to report that it did not dissappoint, and I had a great time. Every single course was amazing, leaving me wishing for more. Would love to come back and try the lunch menu sometime as well!

I was visiting the Met and wanted to see what was nearby to grab lunch. When I saw Huso, I made a lunch reservation so fast. I'm a huge Top Chef geek, so getting to eat at Chef Buddha Lo's restaurant was on my foodie bucket list (it had caught on fire earlier in the year).Dinner was not gonna happen (alas already had evening plans), so lunch it was. We arrived a little earlier, but they were able to seat us. Definitely get reservations as it is a 12-person dining room in the back of the caviar store. Still, everything is very beautiful and elegantly decorated. The small space hardly seems cramped or uncomfortable. If it wasn't made clear, most items on the menu pretty much have caviar on them in some way, shape, or form (barring dessert). My boyfriend and I shared French onion dip with endives, the potato leek soup (I could eat 5 servings of this soup alone), and the pasta capellini with lobster. Everything tasted amazing. There was a bit of a wait between the dishes being served but it was new years eve and the retail part of the store was swamped so it's not a big deal, its understandable given the day. On the way out, though, I saw Chef Buddha in the store (definitley did not expect to see him there on New Years Eve of all days!) and he was very friendly and nice and allowed us to take photos with him. It definitely was one heck of a way to end the year 2023! Excellent food and dining experience. Pricey, yes, but worth it.

Soooo, I came in on an impulse. No reservation. And, I'm glad I did. What a great experience. They told me a new (second location) will be up and running soon but I always prefer the OG. Olivia, I'm sure that her, was such a gracious FOH. The rest of the crew was awesome as well but I don't remember their names. Huso, keep doing you and give Olivia a raise.

Another visit did not disappoint! 5/5! We are here many times for lunch, Finally secured a table for dinner after 2 years. This is a place that you always want to Come back because the consistency of their food regardless lunch menu or dinner menu! We came here for their spring menu, every dish with surprise and unique combination of food, and they tasted amazing!! Dishes are matching them seasonal theme, while we are enjoying foods as well as their presentation! Although portion was small each course, my friend and i felt full when the Lamb came in. Service was excellent!! Fine dinning grade! We will definitely come back!

Best of luck at the new spot, Buddha! If you need to raise additional equity financing, shoot me a DM! Onward to 3 Michelin Stars!

My husband and I are big Top Chef fans and we really enjoyed the seasons Buddha Lo won, so for our 5 year wedding anniversary, we wanted to splurge and book a dinner here! Unbeknownst to us, it was the last time they'd be serving the tasting menu at their Madison Avenue location. We did the wine pairing with our meal. The service was spectacular. The two waiters did a fantastic job being attentive but not in your face all the time. They only sat 12 people, so it was very intimate and special. Buddha made an effort to speak with every guest and take a picture which was so nice. The meal started at 7 and we left around 10:30/10:45. The tasting PLUS wine pairing was veryyyy pricey, but we knew we wanted to do something special. Below was the menu! - Spot prawn, finger lime, pine nuts, white gazpacho, saint urgeon osetra caviar - Parker house rolls, foie gras, black cherry - Tomato, sheep's milk curd, fennel, 50 year old aged balsamic vinegar - Sweet corn, pork jowl, parmesan, cornbread, saint urgeon kaluga caviar - Cod, lobster, gold bar squash, yellow cauliflower, vadouvan sauce - Dry aged duck, stone fruit, tokyo turnip, plum sauce - Strawberry, meringue, elderflower, rose - Chocolate, coconut, raspberry - Tiramisu

Came here to have Chef Buddha's top chef dinner menu and it was amazing! The space is small and intimate but doesn't feel stuffy. its decorated with Keith Haring and the music is diverse. The food itself was delicious and not one dish disappointed. they were full of flavor and textures. It was nice to have him come out and explain the dishes, it felt like we were judges on the show! the staff was kind and attentive. Favorites from our table were lobster, golden banana dessert, and coconut dessert

If you're thinking of coming here, do it. It's an intimate space that serves at the max 10 people? It's perfect for a date night, special occasion or even just an indulgent meal on a Thursday evening. Every single course that came out was absolutely delicious. I wanted to lick each plate. We decided to come to Huso for our anniversary dinner, being big fans of Top Chef, & Buddha Lo is just as much a genius as he shows on television. The service is stellar. The staff explains everything in enough detail to entice you without overstaying. I'll be back very soon!!!

Incredibly tasty food, great champagne and white wine and high quality caviar, how can one complain. Plenty of reservations on a random Sunday for lunch service. It's a small space, think it only has like a dozen seats, so very intimate. Highlights included the most perfect scramble eggs with a generous scoop of caviar, absolutely divine. Will certainly be back for the dinner tasting menu!

Had a date night at HUSO on Saturday and the Spring menu was incredible. Service Staff were very attentive and knowledgeable. All of the courses had a perfectly timed flow. We're looking forward to another dinner experience at HUSO soon!

Huso, nestled in the bustling streets of New York, is not just a restaurant; it's a symphony of flavors, a dance of textures, and a celebration of culinary creativity. As you step inside, you're greeted by an ambiance that whispers luxury but screams adventure. It's where the elite meet but also where the curious are welcomed. The menu at Huso is a masterclass in innovation, focusing on the sublime art of caviar. Each dish is a testament to the chef's prowess, turning simple ingredients into something utterly extraordinary. The experience is akin to a culinary journey, with each course building upon the last, leading you to a crescendo of taste and satisfaction. What makes Huso stand out is its ability to blend sophistication with a touch of the whimsical. The pairing of caviar with unexpected companions, the play of textures, and the burst of flavors with each bite, make dining here an unforgettable experience. It's not just about eating; it's about savoring moments, indulging in the finest, and appreciating the craft behind every dishes.

We splurged on the Summer Tasting menu for dinner while we were in NYC and it was absolutely INCREDIBLE. The level of care and detail put into the menu, ingredients, plating, wine pairings, and even the PLAYLIST were so intentional and well-executed, and the servers were so informative and yet still so fun and engaging. Food at this level is just a completely different experience; I've been to Michelin-star restaurants and had my share of amazing meals, but this was something special. I felt like royalty. If you have the opportunity, eat Chef Buddha's food. He's really an artist.

This meal was perfection from start to finish! The perfect restaurant for all foodies and/or a special occasion. My sister and I are huge fans of Chef Buddha and this experience did not disappoint. It was an intimate and relaxing tasting menu. We were truly blown away! The staff couldn't have been kinder or more attentive. We loved this meal and it'll go down as a top 10 best meal!

On Christmas Eve, we ate Top Chef Winner Buddha Lo's 8-course tasting menu which consisted of all his winning dishes of his season. This was a rare opportunity because this is not part of HUSO's regular menu, but only available on this night. There was another time Buddha prepared his famous "Marry Me Pasta", but we could not secure reservations for that night, and to go orders were all sold out. Every now and then Buddha will concoct a tasting menu, but after drooling all season long over these winning dishes, we could not pass up this opportunity. We walked into the restaurant that night and completely froze as we saw Buddha standing right in front of us behind the counter casually waiting for his guests to arrive. As we walked into the dining area, we noticed the space could only accommodate 4-5 tables, which made sense why it was so difficult to get a table. To get to eat Buddha's food after seeing it on TV was such a treat. Every single dish was so fun to eat and tasted even more delicious than we could have possibly dreamed. Give this man his Michelin stars already! As the night went on, we were sad that this culinary experience was coming to an end. Looking forward to coming back to HUSO for more culinary experiences by Buddha and can't wait to see him kill it in the upcoming season of Top Chef: World All Stars!

Everything is amazing here from the menu selection and service. The Chef really out done himself with the pairing of each item topped with caviar. Who knew scrambled French eggs could taste amazing with caviar and toasted brichoe bread. This is my favorite item on the menu. Favorites: - Huso Dog - Yellow Bell Farm Scrambled Egg - Potato & Leek Soup - Vanilla Honey Truffle

Very cute and amazing food - we over ordered and were stuffed. MUST get the leek soup it was incredible. Went for lunch service and had a great waiter who paced our meal greatly.

There's a reason Buddha is the GOAT of Top Chef. The presentation and flavors are so good. The food never disappoints.

Huso reopened at the end of September, after a fire broke out in March. Chef Buddha Lo, a two time back to back Top Chef winner (Top Chef and Top Chef all Star) is back with a fantastic menu. We loved every course. Chef Tiger Welch is also in the kitchen and serves the delicious food. The service is fantastic. The room is intimate (behind Markys Caviar bar). The food is memorable. We had a wonderful evening.

I've been a fan of the Top Chef series for years so when I saw that front runner Buddha Lo from the current season had a spot in Manhattan, I needed to go. I'm SO happy that I decided on dinner @ HUSO for my birthday (May 25th). That was only a few months ago when it was slightly easier to make a reservation. Now that the chef won, it seems like all of the summer tasting menu dinner slots got booked up! Anyways, each dish was so beautifully presented and tasted delicious. Just like I expected after following along this season. The spring tasting menu that we had included: - Steamed Egg Custard, Peas, Guanciale, Kaluga Amber - Seaweed Butter, Sourdough Bread - Blue Fin Tuna, Sesame, Radish, Osetra Gold - Green Asparagus, Duck Egg Yolk, Brioche, White Sturgeon - Black Cod, Prawn, Zucchini, Sauce Crevette, Keta Roe - Lamb Sirloin, White Asparagus, Wild Fennel Jus Gras, Special Reserve - Sheep's Milk Curd, Marinated Beets, Smoked Trout Roe - Tres Leches, Kaluga Gold - Birthday Tiramisu! The egg custard was a great start to the meal and the tres leches was omg such a good ending to it. The black cod dish was another favorite of mine. Actually everything was really great. There was even a birthday tiramisu that looked like a tin of caviar thrown in. Definitely a splurge of meal but I think the price ($225) for 8 courses of this caliber (with caviar in each dish!) was fair. You won't leave hungry either. I didn't. I would 100% come back if they'll have me (because you know, they're booked solid for the next few months).

We went to Huso for both lunch and dinner. Both were phenomenal. Two of the most enjoyable, memorable meals we've ever had. The offerings do not overlap, meaning that they are distinct from one another. The lunch a La carte menu is fun, very satisfying. We got the domestic flight-- wonderful. The caviar "hot dog" is delicious, as was the pasta and the soup. We saw the tartare at neighboring tables and put it on our "must try" list for next time. The vanilla ice cream w truffle, honey, and hazelnut dessert is OUT OF THIS WORLD. Have never tasted anything like it. It will transport you to another tasting planet. Dinner is a 5 star culinary experience. Everything is beautiful and outstanding. Inventive, perfectly paced and portioned. You just have to go. The food, service speak for themselves. We loved every dish, every bite. Describing or picturing any dishes feels like a spoiler. Want you to get to enjoy it on your own terms. I'll say a few words to summarize highlights: caviar dumplings, summer corn with truffle, bright yellow plate. Chef Buddha was there and is as classy, kind, and professional as you might imagine from having watched Top Chef. He mentioned the restaurant and the caviar shop will be moving to a larger space in October ('24, this fall in 2mo), in Tribeca. So if you want to experience Huso in this unique/intimate space, you have a few more weeks to. It might be hard to get a dinner spot, but lunch is special and those spots I think are more available. For reservations, they open up I think 2 months in advance to the day -- if spots are full, definitely get on the Resy waitlist/"notification if becomes available"-- I got 2 notices that the date/time I wanted became available weeks in advance so I'd say there is a very decent chance you could get in when you want. Otherwise, you can check out the new space, which should be able to accommodate the desire for even more people to enjoy Buddha's incredible food. Huso exceeded our hopes and expectations. We cannot wait to return.

Small 4 Table restaurant behind the caviar shop. Small one-man pantry in the front with passion. French Onion Dip with Trout Roe - something basic that's done very well. Great flavor. Not the best trout roe but ok. Endive was not the crispiest which it should have been. Potato Leek Soup w/ Caviar & added Black Truffle - very into these french silky foamy soup these days. Very delicious. Black Truffle was very fresh, just perfect. Foie Gras Pate - probably just open from their can and served (lol), very good. Love the brioche toast as well. Huso Dog - excited but probably the most underwhelming dish. Not worth $50 in my opinion. Bottarga Spaghetti - added this order after the precious 4 dishes were pretty good. But usually that was a mistake. Yes this was my least favorite dishes. Overcooked pasta, flavor was blend, caviar was the least qualitied. Service was sweet. Sparkling Water was $10 each which usually places like this would offer for free.

I haven't been since the fire but I LOVE this restaurant and can't wait to go back! I still dream about their Potato & Leek Soup and if given a chance I would bathe in it.. yes, it's that good! The Capellini Pasta is also a must try! The Black Truffle Grilled Cheese is good but not my favorite so I would probably skip it. Make sure you try the Vanilla Honey Truffle with some bubbly. Honestly everything I've had is excellent and this is one of my fave restaurants to go for lunch in the city.

We will not go back until they graduate to their real restaurant, opening in Tribeca later this year. The food was very very good, with some excellent courses and some that were ok. But the space and ambiance were very much lacking. The space is claustrophobic, the banquette seating is incredibly uncomfortable, you sit staring at a blank wall that is about six feet away, and there are a total of ten diners doing basically the same thing. The music was a very odd mix and annoyingly loud, including a lot of rap and hip hop (which doesn't seem to be a good fit for fine dining). No fault of the servers; the service was excellent.

One of the best meals I've had in a very long time. Top Chef winner Buddha Lo's cooking can rival some of the 2,3 Michelin star restaurants. The space is very small - only 10 diners the Friday night we went and the intimacy plus the food was an experience to remember. I can't wait to return when the menu changes again! Bravo chef!

I was really excited to come to Huso and decided to make a reservation for lunch since the dinner ones are challenging to get. Everything was delicious and I loved the unexpected pairings. I was really looking forward to the Huso dog, but everything else that we ordered ended up being much more delicious. The potato leek soup was fantastic - and I loved how they infused the leeks into an oil. The truffle grilled cheese was also amazing. We ordered the strawberries and cream for dessert, which was really good, but the portion was super super tiny - basically just two or three bites. It's nice that they're able to split the portions for two people. I would definitely come back for their dinner tasting menu.

Buddha a genius and also super nice which is such a rare combination today. Great cooking and great care is what matters most and this will give you all of that. The narrow 10-15 seat spot feels always cozy and never cramped, though he deserves to show off in a larger space. Worth every penny. Highlights are tuna with tonnato sauce and avocado, awesome vin Jaune sauce with white asparagus and egg yolk, and a peanut butter and jelly dessert you'll try to sneak into your pocket before you realize you just finished the whole thing and probably would've made a mess of your pocket anyway. Just a great experience and can't wait for his next step!

Service was amazing. Food was amazing to just good. Some dishes did now wow in flavor as some others did. The corn dish, while delicious, was too salty for my taste. 2-3 desserts is too much. Personally I would prefer an additional savory course instead. Not sure we will be back.

Budha Lo makes beautiful works of art that are soooo very delicious. I had planned to travel to NY to participate in the Macy's Parade as a clown with my family. As a reward for our fun, we went to HUSO. 4 of us were Top Chef fans as we had seen the dishes that were put in front of us on the show. One had no idea of the wonder he would experience. Chef is offering a tasting menu with a rotation of dishes that won him the honor of being named Top Chef. The beauty, the taste, the creativity makes Chef Lo one to keep tabs on. Michelin stars will be his. He is offering this menu until the end of the year and then he will likely surprise us with a new venture. I won't describe each course because they defy description. Look at the pics. Also--there is a wine list with reasonable offerings that paired well with the food.

Caviar Vs Fish Roe When I was young, I was the designated bugi-bugi (fish roe) eater of the family. Saying I enjoy fish eggs is an understatement . It's always the best part of a big fish meal for me. Although caviar is also fish roe, it usually refers to eggs of wild sturgeon from Caspian and Black Sea. So when I tried caviar and fish roe dishes at HUSO, a comfortably small seven plate Michelin Plate spot in Upper East Side, I was excited. Celebrated in every menu item here is caviar-- I tried quite a few. I will definitely will be back for the lox bagel with caviar designed by Chef @buddha__lo, Top Chef Winner of 2022. Thank you so much, Chef! #curious_eater #topchefwinner #topchefwinnersrestaurant #michelinplate #michelinguidefood #caviar @husonyc

Huso was incredible - between the service and the food itself, everything was a 10/10! Our waiter was so kind and thoughtful and the food was so delicious. My favorites were the scrambled eggs and the potato leek soup. The brioche that came with the eggs were also divine. My sister loved the heirloom tomatoes - it's so fresh and a great dish to pair with the creamier dishes. The whole experience was such a treat and I can't to come back!

I am a huge top chef fan and always knew Chef Buddha was special from the first episode and that he would win it all. I made sure to make a reservation before the finale since I knew his restaurant would be sold out in no time. I came a little early and got to chat with Chef Buddha and his experience on the show and just his approach to how he likes to cook which was very inspiring. The restaurant only has a few tables in the back of the caviar shop and seats about 10 people. Decor was sleek and clean and they made good use of the space. I was very excited for the tasting menu and it did not disappoint. There were quite a few dishes that were absolutely incredible and flavors and textures that I've never tasted before for ingredients that I though it knew well. My hands down favorites were the cod, seaweed butter w/ bread, egg custard, lamb, and tres leches dessert. Cod - I've had cod many times in my life but never had a cod that melted like butter. This was just genius and the sauce was delicious and presentation impeccable. Seaweed butter with bread - not the biggest fan of bread in general but this bread was amazing. The seaweed butter was divine and I could lather that on everything I eat for the rest of my life if I could. Egg custard - just wow. The crunchiest and freshest peas I've had. Egg custard was flavorful and executed perfectly, so creamy. Guanciale added a lovely saltiness and texture to it. Lamb - executed perfectly, so tender and sauce was so delicious. Tres leches - I'm not big on desserts and generally don't like tres leches but this was right up my alley. It was not overly sweet and just perfect for me. Presentation was impeccable as well. I have to give a shout out to the lovely server that helped us pick a wine (think her name is Jackie?) even though literally all I told her was it wanted something not dry and a bit fruity and it was exactly what I wanted. It was so good I'm now going to get a few bottles. She was super friendly, great personality and just made it a great experience. After the first course I immediately tried to find a reservation for the summer tasting menu and it was already long sold out. Chef Buddha's taking the culinary scene to a new level and his vision and precision in his execution is just inspiring. I am excited for all the great things he will continue doing and I can't wait to try more of his dishes/tasting menus. Now if only I can get hold of a reservation! P.S. it's also incredible how his team can execute such perfect dishes in such a small space! This makes it even more inspiring. Will definitely come back! Service was impeccable and simply just an awesome experience!

If you're looking for a luxurious and decadent dining experience, look no further than this caviar food tasting restaurant. The caviar is fresh and the presentation of the food is impeccable. You'll feel like you're transported back in time to an intimate and cozy space with homey vibe. The service is top-notch and the food is absolutely delicious. I can't say enough good things about this place!

Wonderful caviar service and brunch on a Saturday. It was quiet and there was only one other table at the time. I do love the little space as it felt private and laid back. The progression of service was great. We split everything as the food was quite rich that they did such a wonderful job plating it for us individually. Surprisingly the Leek and Potato soup was my favorite. It was rich but also light at the same time. Also we got a peek of Chef Buddha getting ready for dinner service.

How are there so few Yelp reviews for a restaurant that was sold out for months after Chef Lo's season 19 Top Chef win? I had the eight course winter tasting menu last month in January. I'm somewhat of a "cheap date" because I don't drink, but I think there is a wine pairing if you so choose. Chef Lo was most gracious and approachable. He will talk to you about his food and NYC food trends if you happen to be hanging around after service. He didn't mention that he was set to compete again in the upcoming season of Top Chef! Huso is an intimate setting with extremely attentive wait staff. The best bites of the night was the first and last. The scallop, white grapes and caviar w/a side of vichyssoise (not pictured) was the perfect contrast in taste, texture and temperatures to whet the appetite. Same can be said of the end of the meal with that perfect dessert in taste, texture and temperatures. Getting the truffle upgrade for the egg dish was the right move for this girl. I love eggs and my death roll last meal includes this one uni chawanmushi dish from a certain other chef. I think Tom Colicchio said that these are the best Parker rolls that he had ever tasted. My only 2 complaints, not really complaints were: one, the smoked trout dish, though visually stunning and surely took a long ass time to plate, tasted good but not special; two, the aged duck was great except for the sauce that was slightly reminiscent of bbq sauce. With all said and done, this meal ranks up there with some of my all time faves.

Buddha Lo is a Michelin star waiting to happen. It was an incredible experience. I can't wait for his new restaurant.

This review was for lunch only. I was excited to eat here after seeing Chef win on top Chef. We couldn't get dinner res so we opted for lunch. Don't come here if you are in a hurry. It took an hour and a half to eat two things. And two glasses of wine, the dog and a grilled cheese was $170. Nope. I don't even care about spending money when eating but even I thought this was insane. We went and ate a pizza after. I'm sure his dinner would be spectacular. But lunch definitely missed the mark.

Honestly: wow. This place is an absolute gem. It's small, but huge in charm, class and service. A-ma-zing food. I expected great, but it was even greater. We had a lifetime worth of caviar, we ate so much, we were going to pop. Buddha Lo, the chef that won Top Chef season 19, prepared all our food, and it added even more to the experience. Can't say enough good things about Huso.

Just a few blocks from the Met is this secret gem of a restaurant: and by secret we mean tucked away behind a caviar shop with only about 5 seating tables type of place. This restaurant is the most perfect little escape from the city where you can try some exclusive entrees. Their oysters are so fresh and the caviar just melts in your mouth. The prosciutto on the charcuterie board added the perfect salty bite to their crisp bread. But the real star was the Huso Dog. This Alaskan king crab upon a fluffy bun with caviar and slivers of avocado is one of the best things I've eaten in my life. It was so decadent yet light that you just wish you could savor it for a few moments more. The waitress was also so nice and you could tell each of their staff are well-trained to give their customers the most pleasant experience. Wish I could come here every single day.

Tucked behind an expensive treasure store of delightful treats are five "secret" tables in an alcove peppered with Keith Harings. Dining here makes you feel like you're a New Yorker who holds the keys to the true hidden city. While definitely a splurge of a dinner, I took one of my best friends here for his birthday. I don't know how the chef manages to make all that magic behind a little counter in a shop. The wine/champagne pairing is absolutely worth ordering. Scallop, Cauliflower, Mussels, Clams, Kaluga Royal Amber - gorgeous way to start dinner, we popped that little tart into our mouth, lifted that shell, and enjoyed our elevated soup and crackers. Fanciest soup in the fanciest bowl. Caviar Butter, Sourdough Bread - The butter is shaped into a blossom and filled with caviar. The birthday boy slathered that butter all over his bread and destroyed it (he wasn't going to waste a single bite) King Salmon, Beetroot, Dill, Yoghurt, Rye, Keta - Gorgeous dish, we did find the caviar in this dish to be a tad salty for the rest of the dish, but still very much enjoyed it. Coddled Egg, Smoked Eel, Brown Butter Hollandaise, Siberian Sturgeon - where do I start? I want the egg bowl this is in, I want a never ending supply of brown butter hollandaise sauce on tap, I want to only eat eggs from Yellow Bell Farms for the rest of my life. This.dish.is.everything. Sweet, rich, buttery, creamy (swoon). we actually looked up whether it would be feasible for us to pick up eggs from this farm, and you can (if you're willing to drive a couple of hours). Lobster, Tokyo Turnip, Pickled Onion, Sauce Vin Jaune, White Sturgeon - another delightful dish, I mean it's lobster and caviar, 'nuff said. Can't go wrong. Tender, and cooked to perfection. Cotes de Porc, Butternut Squash, Special Reserve Caviar, Sauce Robert - a cube of perfectly cooked pork, with sweet squash. You'd think I would want more, but were were starting to feel a bit full by this point. Anjou Pear, Delice de Bourgogne, Hazelnuts, Smoked Trout Roe - Roe on pear seems unlikely, but this was beautifully executed and the birthday boy greatly enjoyed it despite his misgivings at first sight. Jersey Milk Ice Cream, Variations of Honey, Kaluga Gold - while I'm usually not a fan of gold since it adds absolutely nothing in terms of flavor, I have to confess that when I broke that honey comb cracker onto the ice cream, and that gold sparkle scattered all over the ice cream in fairy clouds, my inner princess squealed in delight. Sweet and mild, it was a beautiful way to end a very rich decadent dinner. Huso Dog: Alaskan King Crab Merus, Brioche, Avocado, Mayonnaise, Pickled Mustard Seeds, Beluga di Venezia Caviar - while not on the tasting menu, the chef kindly let us supplement our dinner by adding this (I didn't know when I'd be able to justify the expenditure here again, and didn't want the birthday guy to miss this). You don't need to do this, the tasting menu is absolutely sufficient as a meal, but when we go extra, we go EXTRA. Love, love, love this. I love high brow/low brow mashups, and this did not disappoint. Creamy, sweet, savory...I could live on this and the coddled egg dish, but then I'd have no rent money. As a bonus, the servers surprised the birthday boy with a "caviar" dessert. Not gonna lie, when they started to bring out the giant tin, I panicked for a second. First thought - I did not order that. Second thought, I can't afford to pay for that much caviar - luckily it was a cleverly disguised crunchy dessert and not a year's salary of caviar. The servers are extremely amicable, and very knowledgeable about both the dishes, wine pairings, and the contents of the store, and they helped us pick up load of pricey treats for our bougie hangout planned for the next day. The next time we decide to splurge, we'll be back for those Rocquefort crackers, duck foie terrine, and caviar butter! If you can swing it, it's definitely an amazing special occasion dinner spot.

The dining area is in the back of their caviar shop so it feels much more like a secret club than a restaurant. But sometimes it's nice to feel exclusive. Everything was absolutely delicious, I'd love to give a 6 star review if I could. The oysters were fresh sweet and had very little of the ocean brine. The charcuterie board had an incredible meaty and satisfying spread of foie gras pate, duck sausage and prosciutto. Grilled cheese is always going to be delicious but combine that with the potato and leek soup? Heaven. The big standout dish today was the Huso Dog. Delicious, luxurious and complete. The staff also made sure to help us make sure each dish was shareable which was a very nice touch!

Upscale caviar experience and would highly suggest caviar newbies go here if they want to dip their toes into the cavi world. It's a small shop but has a luxurious feel. The dishes were simple but accentuated all the individual flavors really well. We went for a late brunch and got the scrambled eggs and the beef tartare. This came with the most amazing toast... I have no words. Warning: very decadent and slightly on the heavier side so expect to feel sluggish after. In my opinion? Totally worth!

Was planning on making reservations for lunch but totally forgot. Came without one but was seated right away. My husband and I tried the oysters, scrambled eggs and leek soup. All of which were, in the words of Danielle, bomb! The place itself is tiny but aesthetic, even the restroom had the right lighting for a nice selfie moment. The only thing I was angry about was how the patrons next to us were so rude to our server. I felt so bad for him because he was doing the best he could to provide excellent service. Other than that, I'd rate my experience a 10/10.

So our recent trip to NYC was pretty much centered around the reservation we made at Huso in order to experience the Buddha Lo Top Chef tasting menu which they extended past its initial run. With only one seating a night and only space for about 20 people i can see why this was such a hard reservation to get. We were hoping to see Buddha that evening but unfortunately, he was vacationing in Europe for some much-deserved R&R. Overall we were extremely happy with the menu and although the plating wasnt exactly the same as on the show, it was definitely a fantastic meal. The staff was very friendly and very patient with everyone and all their questions about Buddha which seemed to be the norm each night as everyone there seems to be a big fan and supporter of the show. Also the shop carriers Nick's 26 spice mix so we picked up a couple of bottles, its a little bit more expensive than ordering directly though his website but when you factor in the shipping its really only a couple dollars more.