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In the stealth opening of the season (and his career thus far), Jean-Georges Vongerichten has quietly unveiled Matsugen, the “Tokyo Cuisine” replacement for his haute-Chinese 66. Housemade soba noodles are the purported star of the show, sharing menu space with a hodgepodge of sushi and sashimi, the obligatory Wagyu and kurabota pork dishes, imported pickles, and a refreshing array of gelatin-based desserts.
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