For over 30 years, National Geographic photographer Michael Yamashita has captured powerful images from his prolific travels throughout Asia.

New York

"Cibo e Vino is neighborhood Italian but really well done."

Cibo e Vino

"Lucciola — a little expensive, but they’ve got great stuff, like 90-day old wagyu. Of course you’ve got to try that once. It’ll cost you a fortune, but that's really good stuff and a great wine list."

Lucciola

"For Chinese, it's Jing Fong. Huge landmark in New York Chinatown, but they had to close over Covid so it's no longer, except for the branch on the Upper West Side."

Jing Fong

"For sushi, it's Yasaka. They’ve got a great omakase, it's not too dear."

Yasaka

"Some of the best photographers in the world happen to be my friends and live in New York City, so of course we hang out. Usually I do breakfast at City Diner and start from there."

City Diner

"I suggest to everybody, if you want to see New York in a unique way, just get in a helicopter. They have several services — mine is based in New Jersey at Essex airport: DEL Helicopters. That is just a great way to see the city. I recommend it because there is no other city like New York for skyline."

DEL Helicopters

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