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  "slug": "megu",
  "name": "Megu",
  "url": "https://privatedinnerlist.com/restaurant/megu",
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  "cuisine": "Japanese",
  "neighborhood": "Chelsea",
  "neighborhoodPage": "https://privatedinnerlist.com/private-dining/chelsea",
  "spaceTypes": [
    "Private Room"
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  "capacityDetails": "Kimono Room + sushi bar PDR; beneath Dream Downtown",
  "description": "Megu's stunning Kimono Room transports your group into an intimate Japanese sanctuary beneath the Dream Downtown, where theatrical presentations of premium sushi and inventive Japanese cuisine unfold at your private sushi bar. The restaurant's dramatic design elements and masterful omakase-style service create an immersive dining theater that transforms business dinners and celebrations into unforgettable culinary journeys. Your guests will be talking about the artful plating and showmanship long after the last piece of torched wagyu disappears.",
  "priceRange": null,
  "typicalSpendPerPerson": null,
  "rating": 3.8,
  "reviewCount": 3644,
  "address": "355 W 16th St, New York, NY 10011, USA",
  "phone": "(212) 229-2559",
  "website": "https://meguworldwide.com",
  "email": null,
  "coordinates": {
    "lat": 40.7423311,
    "lng": -74.00347909999999
  },
  "hours": null,
  "amenities": {
    "reservable": null,
    "goodForGroups": null,
    "outdoorSeating": null,
    "servesBrunch": null,
    "servesLunch": null,
    "servesDinner": null,
    "wheelchairAccessibleEntrance": true,
    "wheelchairAccessibleSeating": null
  },
  "businessStatus": "OPERATIONAL",
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    "https://privatedinnerlist.com/images/restaurants/megu-2.jpg",
    "https://privatedinnerlist.com/images/restaurants/megu-3.jpg",
    "https://privatedinnerlist.com/images/restaurants/megu-4.jpg",
    "https://privatedinnerlist.com/images/restaurants/megu-5.jpg"
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  "groupDining": {
    "summary": "Most group feedback covers events in the hotel above, including penthouse parties, awards ceremonies and multi-day private buyouts.",
    "notes": [
      "Reviewers describe events held in the penthouse and hotel event spaces rather than in a named restaurant private room.",
      "One penthouse party reported passed hors d'oeuvres plus pasta, salad, sliders and fries, with a DJ.",
      "Planners worked with a Tao Group event contact and a complex sales manager for multi-day private events and corporate programs.",
      "A wedding party booked about 20 guest rooms as a block through the hotel."
    ],
    "pros": [
      "Event staff praised for attentive coordination across multi-day private events",
      "Penthouse space offers city views and worked well for a party",
      "Sales and hospitality contacts responsive during planning",
      "Passed hors d'oeuvres and DJ setup handled for larger groups"
    ],
    "cons": [
      "Rooftop club noise carries and private events can close amenities",
      "Penthouse restrooms reported poorly maintained",
      "One wedding block reported guest welcome bags never delivered"
    ],
    "occasions": [
      "private event",
      "corporate event",
      "awards ceremony",
      "penthouse party",
      "wedding block"
    ],
    "reviewsConsidered": 70,
    "updatedAt": "2026-09-20"
  },
  "updatedAt": "2026-09-20"
}