Home Away From Home 家

Loosely translated from Japanese, that’s what Bessou means. We offer a modern take on everyday Japanese comfort food with dishes that are prepared with care, inspired by family recipes and the diverse flavors of New York. We are committed to wasting minimally and sourcing responsibly.

DINE レストラン

SHOP 店

Bessou at Market 57

Visit Bessou at Market 57, a dining destination on the Hudson River, committed to celebrating New York City’s local, independent food culture.

Curated under the guidance and mentorship of The James Beard Foundation, the market is committed to championing the Good Food For Good™ mission by supporting and elevating the people behind our vital food community, promoting a more equitable industry.

Open daily 11:00 a.m to 8:00 p.m.
25 11th Avenue, New York, NY 10011

Our Goods

Pom Pom Popcorn

Pantry Essentials

Bessou Merch

A Note From The Founder

Bessou was conceived from a desire to share my family’s food traditions. My love of Japanese food comes from my mother, a passionate home cook who introduced me to the beauty and bounty of Japanese food. Meals were a way for her to teach me and my sister about our Japanese heritage. In summer we enjoyed chilled inaniwa udon native to my mother’s hometown with all of the traditional accoutrements, and in winter we would gather in the kitchen, taking turns pounding rice into kiritanpo rice dumplings for her famous hotpot stew. It’s my hope that our food and hospitality will make you feel the warmth of home, wherever that may be. 

–Maiko Kyogoku