I've actually never been to a starred sushi restaurant. The main reason is that I feel I wouldn't be able to appreciate the value as much as I do at other restaurants. But I am actually quite keen to try The Araki, if I manage to get a seating. I've just booked Restaurant Gordon Ramsay for November, and will be at The Fat Duck early next year.

Has anyone here done Masa (3*) in NYC? At $595 the price tag just seems silly. I could go to Eleven Madison Park twice for that amount of money.