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It’s 4 p.m., and that means it’s time to play Two for Eight. We just asked ten restaurants the best time they can squeeze a couple in for dinner; you need only make your chosen reservation. (As always, we make the calls but don’t guarantee the results.) Today: Modern Asian cuisine.

Buddakan (Menu)
212-989-6699
Two for eight? No
Best available: 8:30 p.m.

Chinatown Brasserie (Menu)
212-533-7000
First attempt: No answer
Second attempt: No answer

Dévi (Menu)
212-691-1300
Two for eight? No
Best available: 8:30 p.m.

Japonais (Menu)
212-260-2020
Two for eight? No
Best available: 8:30 p.m.

Mai House (Menu)
212-431-0606
Two for eight? Yes

Masa (Menu)
212-823-9800
Two for eight? No
Best available: 9 p.m.

Morimoto (Menu)
212-989-8883
Two for eight? No
Best available: 9:30 p.m.

Nobu (Menu)
212-219-0500
First attempt: Busy
Second attempt: Busy

Philippe (Menu)
212-644-8885
Two for eight? Yes

Sumile Sushi (Menu)
212-989-7699
First attempt: Voice mail
Second attempt: Voice mail