Bessou offers a modern take on everyday Japanese comfort food, inspired by family recipes and the diverse flavors of New York. The restaurant emphasizes sustainability and responsible sourcing in its culinary approach.
Located at Pier 57 in Lower Manhattan, Bessou is part of a market curated by the James Beard Foundation, celebrating quality ingredients and cultural heritage.
The founder, Maiko Kyogoku, aims to share the warmth and joy of Japanese flavors, creating a vibrant dining experience that resonates with the community.
Information sourced from restaurant website and may be subject to change.
Menu
Sushi Crispy Rice$8.00
Crispy rice with various toppings.
Allergens: None detected, Plant Based: Yes, Gluten Free: No, Low Carb: No
Estimated Calorie Count: 525
Salmon Sashimi Crispy Rice$8.00
Crispy rice topped with salmon sashimi, ikura, capers, and wasabi aioli.
Allergens: Eggs, Fish, Plant Based: No, Gluten Free: No, Low Carb: No
Estimated Calorie Count: 810
Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice$8.00
Crispy rice topped with spicy tuna, yuzu tobiko, and nori crunch.
Allergens: Fish, Plant Based: No, Gluten Free: No, Low Carb: No
Estimated Calorie Count: 661
Black Garlic Mushroom Crispy Rice (Vegan)$8.00
Crispy rice topped with enoki mushrooms and black garlic sauce.
Allergens: None detected, Plant Based: Yes, Gluten Free: No, Low Carb: No
Estimated Calorie Count: 630
Shrimp Toast$8.00
Shrimp toast with wasabi aioli and nori crunch.
Allergens: Eggs, Shellfish/Crustaceans, Plant Based: No, Gluten Free: No, Low Carb: Yes
Estimated Calorie Count: 525
Scallop Ceviche$10.00
Scallop ceviche with pink muscat grapes, smokey kombu, and shiso verde.
Allergens: Shellfish/Crustaceans, Plant Based: No, Gluten Free: No, Low Carb: Yes
Estimated Calorie Count: 350
Crispy Rice Trio$21.00
Any 3 crispy rice dishes.
Allergens: None detected, Plant Based: Yes, Gluten Free: No, Low Carb: No
Estimated Calorie Count: 525
The Double$22.00
Any 2 crispy rice dishes, plus 2 pieces of chicken karaage.
Allergens: None detected, Plant Based: No, Gluten Free: No, Low Carb: Yes
Estimated Calorie Count: 1050
Karaage Make-It-A-Meal$19.00
3 pieces of chicken karaage, plus 1 crispy rice dish of your choice.
Allergens: None detected, Plant Based: No, Gluten Free: No, Low Carb: Yes
Estimated Calorie Count: 525
Original Chicken Sando$15.50
Karaage Chicken, smoked daikon pickles, and napa cabbage slaw on a milk bread bun.
Allergens: Milk/Dairy, Wheat/Gluten, Plant Based: No, Gluten Free: No, Low Carb: Yes
Estimated Calorie Count: 1176
Hot Honey Nanban Chicken Sando$17.00
Karaage Chicken tossed in hot honey nanban, drizzled with shiso goddess sauce and smoked daikon on a milk bread bun.
Allergens: Milk/Dairy, Wheat/Gluten, Plant Based: No, Gluten Free: No, Low Carb: No
Estimated Calorie Count: 1176
Bessou’s Chicken Club$17.00
Karaage Chicken, applewood smoked bacon, napa cabbage slaw, beet pickled daikon on a milk bread bun.
Allergens: Milk/Dairy, Sulphites/Sulfites, Wheat/Gluten, Plant Based: No, Gluten Free: No, Low Carb: Yes
Estimated Calorie Count: 1176
Sushi Rice Bowl$23.00
A confetti of salmon, scallops, ikura, spicy tuna, yuzu tobiko, and housemade pickles over sushi rice.
Allergens: Fish, Shellfish/Crustaceans, Plant Based: No, Gluten Free: No, Low Carb: No
Estimated Calorie Count: 367
Chopped Salad$13.00
Shredded napa cabbage, pickled daikon, mandarin orange with shiso goddess dressing.
Allergens: Sulphites/Sulfites, Plant Based: Yes, Gluten Free: No, Low Carb: Yes
Estimated Calorie Count: 180
French Fries$7.00
Classic French fries.
Allergens: None detected, Plant Based: Yes, Gluten Free: No, Low Carb: No
Estimated Calorie Count: 400
Nori FriesMenu Date: August, 2025
Dietary & Allergen Information: Please be aware that our dish analysis is powered by AI and may contain errors. Always check with your server before ordering.
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