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Kabawa

Name: Kabawa
Address: 8 Extra Pl, New York, NY 10003, New York City, United States
Telephone: (646) 790-8747
Price range: $$$$

In Residence

Eitan Spivak

Wine Director

01CuisineModern Caribbean Prix Fixe
02CityNew York City, United States
03Recognition50 Best Restaurants

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At a glance

Cuisine: Modern Caribbean Prix Fixe
Price: $$$$
Neighborhood: East Village

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The people

Recognition

North America's 50 Best Restaurants #14
World's 50 Best · 2026
James Beard Award
James Beard Foundation
James Beard Award Semi Finalist
2026
Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence
2026
New York Times Best Restaurants in New York City #1
2026
Robb Report The 10 Best New Restaurants in America #8
2026

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Opinionated About Dining Casual in North America Recommended
2026
Eater 38 #21
2026
Food & Wine Top 10 US Restaurants #1
2026
Bon Appétit Best New Restaurant
2026
Conde Nast Hot List Restaurants
2026
Opinionated About Dining Top Restaurants in North America Recommended
2026
Esquire Best New Restaurants
2025

Hours

Mon	Closed
Tue	5:30–10 PM
Wed	5:30–10 PM
Thu	5:30–10 PM
Fri	5:30–10 PM
Sat	5:30–10 PM
Sun	Closed

Hours can change. Check with the venue before you go.

Address

8 Extra Pl, New York, NY 10003

East Village

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Website

momofuku.com

Phone

(646) 790-8747

Questions

Frequently asked

What recognition does Kabawa hold?

Kabawa holds a place on a 50 Best list and a James Beard award.

Who works at Kabawa?

Made By profiles Eitan Spivak (Wine Director), Paul Carmichael (Chef) and Rafa Garcia Febles (General Manager) at Kabawa.

How expensive is Kabawa?

Kabawa is listed at a price level of $$$$.

Where is Kabawa and what does it serve?

Kabawa is in East Village, New York City, serving Modern Caribbean Prix Fixe.

The field

How it compares

Place	Awards	Cuisine	Notes
Kabawa	50 Best, James Beard	Modern Caribbean Prix Fixe	East Village, $$$$
Atomix	Michelin 2 Stars, 50 Best	Modern Korean Tasting Menu	New York City
Daniel	Michelin 1 Star, 50 Best	Modern French Fine Dining	New York City
Eleven Madison Park	Michelin 3 Stars, 50 Best	Contemporary Plant-Based Fine Dining	New York City
Gabriel Kreuther	Michelin 2 Stars	Modern Alsatian-French Fine Dining	New York City
Jungsik New York	Michelin 3 Stars, 50 Best	Modern Korean Fine Dining	New York City
Le Bernardin	Michelin 3 Stars, 50 Best	French Seafood Fine Dining	New York City

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