Jabä
5-Course Nouveau Taiwanese Tasting Event
Opened just this past May, this Taiwanese eatery in East Midtown jumped right onto Eater’s List of “Best New Restaurants in Manhattan,” while Infatuation singled out the oyster omelet on its List of “Best Dishes in NYC.” Born in Taiwan but raised in Queens, Chef/Owner Tony Inn draws upon his experience at the 3-Michelin-Starred Masa, where he was Chef de Cuisine, and Morimoto, for whom he opened a branch in Waikiki, Hawaii, to create his love letter to Taiwanese cuisine. His menu offers such indelible items as century egg sesame peanut noodles, crispy soft-shelled shrimp, grilled Taiwanese sweet sausage, salt-cured whole mackerel, supernal beef noodle soup, and killer desserts like soy sauce tiramisu, sweet potato crème brûlèe, tomato granita (yes, you read that right), and, of course, Taiwanese shaved ice. “The riches of Taipei’s night markets and comfort foods…are executed by a chef who’s been practicing his Japanese knife skills for 26 years,” is how Resy sums things up. We can’t wait to visit here and hope you’ll be able to join us!
About the Host:
Tony Inn
Chef/Owner
Taiwan-born and raised in Queens, Chef Tony Inn staged at Nobu after culinary school, and before an illustrious career that has included a chef de cuisine role at 3-Michelin-Starred Masa and extensive time at Morimoto. Had it not been for the pandemic, he’d be helping run Suzuki, the namesake restaurant of New York sushi legend — and his mentor — Toshio Suzuki. In May, 2025, he opened Jabä.
The Lineup
Courses #1, #2, #3 & #5 will be individually plated; course #4 will be served family-style. This menu will be Nut Free. For the list of restrictions Chef is accommodating, scroll to the bottom of this page.
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Tuna Sashimi
myoga, hanaho, daikon oroshi, ponzu
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Chilled Nasu
tomato, dashi soy, borage
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Crab Steamed Egg Custard
ossetra caviar, lion's mane mushroom, bacon
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Okara Chilean Sea Bass & Lo Ba Beng
tobanjan, chili, garlic soy, braised hand-cut berkshire pork, rice
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Soy Sauce Tiramisù
premium soy sauce, mirin, rum
Jabä
230 E 58th St
New York,, NY 10022
Event FAQs
- Do guests need to be of a certain age to attend this event?
- Yes. All attendees must be 21+ to gain entry.
- Does this restaurant allow BYOB?
- No. This restaurant is a non-BYO establishment. Outside alcohol will not be permitted at this event.
- Will this event be handicap acccessible?
- According to the restaurant, this event is handicap accessible. If applicable however, please email support@tastingcollective.com with your needs to ensure proper accommodations.
- What is the event ticket cancellation/refund policy?
- Restaurants purchase the food for our events 14 days before the event date, at which point we are on the hook for the cost of your ticket. As such, we are not able to offer refunds (or credits towards future events) for any cancellation requests submitted within 14 days of the event date. We will, however, issue full refunds for all cancellation requests submitted at least 14 days before the event date. All cancellation requests must be submitted via email to support@tastingcollective.com.
- What dietary restrictions/food allergies can be accommodated at this event?
- Due to the large-format nature of our events, restaurants are not able to accommodate all dietary restrictions/food allergies or make any menu adjustments based on food preferences (e.g distaste for specific ingredients/flavor profiles). This restaurant will be offering substitutions exclusively for the following restrictions/allergies: Pescatarian, Dairy, Mushroom, Shellfish. They are NOT accommodating Vegetarians or restrictions related to the following ingredients: Alliums, Gluten, Sashimi, Caviar, Sea Bass. If you have any of these restrictions/allergies, please make sure to note this in your profile (in the “Event Preferences” section) either before or right after purchasing your tickets so Chef can prepare accordingly.
