Alpha Fusion, New York

For Sushi Masaru's chefs Henry Yang and Kenji Zenshosushi, creating the perfect entree entails more than just combining the right ingredients. The pair of Japanese-born chefs executes each plate's presentation with stunning precision, creating miniature works of art that delight the eyes as much as they satisfy the taste buds. When they arrive at tables, many people almost hesitate to eat them. Fortunately, that uncertainty dissipates after the first bite. As much as they enjoy the dishes’ aesthetics, few diners can resist the flavor of the signature sushi rolls and entrees that range from Amish chicken breast and filet mignon, to duck served with pineapple-fried rice.

Meals unfold in this Chelsea spot’s sleek dining room, which exudes class with its black granite bar and décor accented by lavender hues and cherry oak woodwork. Diners can perch on black leather chairs while sipping cherry blossom margaritas and, in the evening, bop along to the syncopated sounds of jazz music.