Toku Modern Asian Restaurant

Visit us online at tokumodernasian.com

General Manager: Charles Kim
Phone: 516.627.7121

Hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday 10am to 11pm
Thursday Noon to 11pm
Saturday Noon to Midnight
Sunday Noon to 10pm

Toku Modern Asian is the proud recipient of the following awards:

DESIGN AWARD OF HONOR 2009
Firm: Bentel & Bentel Architects
Owner: Gillis & George Poll
City; Manhasset, New York
Presented by: Society of American Registered Archtiects/New York Council in recognition of professional design excellence.
Presented on: June 23, 2009

AWARD OF EXCELLENCE 2008
Presented by: American Institute of Architects
Firm: Bentel & Bentel, Architects/Planners

Toku, which means Virtue in Japanese, represents the vision of restaurateurs Gillis and George Poll, together with renowned architects Bentel & Bentel. "Our goal is to bring a world-class modern Asian restaurant to the heart of the North Shore of Long Island” proudly states Gillis Poll.

The Toku culinary team is lead by Osaka born Executive Chef Tomo Kobayashi, who has over 25 years of professional restaurant and hotel experience. Second in command in the kitchen is New York born Sous Chef Jeffrey Scala and manning the Sushi Bar is Osaka born Chef Shohei Moriya.

The modern Asian concept embraces a variety of different cooking styles including Japanese, Chinese, Thai, and Vietnamese. The ingredients span an international marketplace melding the flavor and texture of traditional Asian cooking with a modern flair. Guests will enjoy an assortment of appetizers including Toro Tartar and Steamed Sea Bass Rolls. Dishes to look forward to include Peking Duck Salad, Braised Short Ribs with Mushroom Chow Fun and Bronze Broiled Miso Black Cod. Toku also features a large selection of premium Sake ranging in flavors from light and smooth to a unique sparkling tropical Sake called Poochi Poochi.

The restaurant is adorned with natural daylight in the daytime and dramatic lighting at night. "We used natural materials throughout to create a warm, sophisticated environment that is classic and timeless in design,” explains Bentel. "The stone, slate, wood, and metals blend effortlessly to create a natural pattern of texture and color”. The Asian spirit of Ying and Yang is captured in the contrast of white leather banquettes with dark wood floors and reflective surfaces set against rough textures. The Sushi Bar is sculpted from a translucent marble stone that is illuminated by indirect lighting. In addition, Toku has a beautiful private dining room that can accommodate up to 40 guests.

Toku’s decor includes unique artwork, including three large, antique wooden Temple bells imported from Thailand and a large sculpted Buddha head. Adorning the walls are modern paintings by Sal & Nancy Moccia, inspired by the work of contemporary Chinese artist Li Jin.

Frank Castagna, principal of Americana Manhasset, says "Toku's fine cuisine and sophisticated atmosphere create a global dining experience in keeping with the caliber of Americana Manhasset.”

© Copyright M. Sendor 2007 Great Restaurants Magazine