EAST VILLAGE, MANHATTAN

Kabawa

Paul Carmichael's three-course Caribbean prix fixe with Momofuku, shaped by his Barbados upbringing.

Kabawa is chef Paul Carmichael's Caribbean restaurant with Momofuku, on Extra Place off East 1st Street in the East Village, with Bar Kabawa next door. Its official page describes custom mosaics, instrumental music and ingredients sourced from local producers and directly from the Caribbean, drawing on Carmichael's upbringing in Barbados.

Dinner is a three-course prix fixe with several choices per course, and the kitchen adds something extra each day. The current menu lists pepper scallops with sorrel and scotch bonnet, cassava dumplings in Creole sauce, black bass with curry and goat with spicy scallop creole, with birthday flan and a coconut turnover for two among the desserts.

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OpenTable opens 14 days ahead for parties up to eight, and BYO is allowed at $50 per 750ml, one bottle per person.

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Editorial draft — core details last reviewed October 15, 2026. Confirm practical details with the official site before you go.