Japanese cuisine after the meal and the restaurant staff when leaving. Before eating, most dining places provide either a hot or cold towel or a plastic-wrapped wet napkin ("o-shibori"). This is for cleaning hands before eating (and not after). It is rude to use them to wash the face or any part of the body other than the hands, though some Japanese men use their "o-shibori" to wipe their faces in less formal places. Accept "o-shibori" with both hands when handed the towel by a server. When finished, fold or roll up the oshibori and place it on the table. It is
Kappo Masa Restaurant Masa restaurant. The concept was to present Chef Masa’s take on a traditional Japanese menu in a modern and casual setting. The design of the space features materials found in traditional Japanese architecture, such as teak wood and volcanic oya stone, as well as works of art from the Gagosian Gallery’s collection. Kappo Masa Restaurant Kappo Masa is a Japanese restaurant located within the Gagosian Gallery, on Madison Avenue, in the Upper East Side neighborhood of New York City. Conceived as a venture between Michelin-starred chef Masa Takayama and art dealer Larry Gagosian, Kappo Masa sells a range of specialty