Savor a taste of world-class ramen from an iconic Japanese chef at a rare event
Get exclusive access to a limited residency featuring refined soups by a master of Japanese culinary tradition
More...The Experience
Book your exclusive seat at a limited residency at THE GALLERY by Odo on May 12, 2026, featuring refined ramen by Tokyo icon Chef Daisuke Watanabe. You'll take your coveted seat for a thoughtfully composed menu that redefines ramen through precision, seasonality, and technique shaped under the chef's legendary mentor, Shota Iida. Then, you'll explore signature creations, from a crystal-clear shio broth to rich miso to a plant-based interpretation rooted in Zen Buddhist philosophy, for a rare culinary immersion rarely accessible outside Japan. Exclusively for Mastercard cardholders.
What's priceless
Transport to Tokyo and indulge in a bowl of ramen crafted by one of Japan's most sought-after ramen masters, without leaving New York City.
The highlights
- Attend a limited-time residency with exclusive seating at THE GALLERY by Odo, featuring Tokyo's Chef Daisuke Watanabe, protégé of Shota Iida
- Delight in a multicourse ramen menu rooted in tradition and innovation
- Enjoy a unique and unforgettable dining moment typically available only in Japan
- Experience the full expression of the evening—ramen, a thoughtfully paired drink, an additional dish by Chef Watanabe, and a special take-home gift to conclude the journey
Details
- Priceless experiences are reserved for Mastercard cardholders
- Experience is valid for participants 21 years old and older
- Experience takes place on May 12, 2026
- Experience is valid for purchase through May 9 or until sold out, whichever occurs first
- Price listed is for 1 person
- Each cardholder may purchase up to 4 tickets
- Mastercard is not responsible for any costs associated with any cardholder's or cardholder's guest's accommodations or transportation to or from the venue
- Limited quantities are available; experience is provided on a first-come, first-served basis until sold out
- Guests must provide a valid email address to receive booking confirmation and additional experience details
- Cardholder and cardholder's guest will need to sign a waiver
- Cardholder must ensure that any guest is bound, and will abide, by the terms & conditions and terms of use
- Guests are asked to please inform the restaurant of any food allergies prior to arrival
- Void where prohibited by law. Offer not available in Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Syria, Russia, Crimea, Donetsk, Luhansk, or in any other country where prohibited by applicable law. We reserve the right to cancel any sale that it, at its sole discretion, determines is made in any such jurisdiction
- Alcohol abuse is dangerous for your health, drink with moderation
- Additionally, please note that the attached image features Chef Watanabe's signature ramen, but it is not the actual item that will be served. The specific dish for this event will be unveiled on the night as a special surprise
- The menu—
- The Signature Shio (Salt) Ramen: The ultimate expression of Chef Watanabe's craft. A crystal-clear broth composed of premium poultry, pristine water, and a curated blend of salts. This is the "art of subtraction"—nothing to hide, and everything to savor
- Artisanal Miso Ramen (Hokkaido style): A collaboration with Marukome, Japan's leading fermentation expert, with over 170 years of history. This bowl marries the robust heartiness of Hokkaido-style miso with sophisticated fermentation notes for a deep, umami-rich soul
- Odo Collaboration: Shojin Ramen: A visionary creation born of Chef Hiroki Odo's identity. Entirely plant-based and rooted in Zen Buddhist philosophy, this ramen uses only the essence of vegetables to create a profound depth that satisfies both the spirit and the palate
- Event Exclusive — Artisanal Miso Ramen: Chef Watanabe presents a single expression: the Artisanal Miso Ramen. This is not a standard menu item; it is a recipe developed exclusively for this night, using a miso blend conceived by Chef Watanabe as the finest expression of fermentation he can achieve at this moment in his craft
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- Limited to 4 per person, subject to possessing a valid email
Fine Print
- This experience is non-refundable upon purchase, unless otherwise noted

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