AOI Kitchen

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About AOI Kitchen

AOI Kitchen is a cozy Japanese restaurant, perfect for a date or a small group. The low lights and quiet music create a relaxing atmosphere. The menu features various Japanese comfort foods, such as nori fries, fried chicken, omu rice, katsu sando, and tonkatsu. The fried chicken and omu rice are particularly praised for their flavors. A sake selection is available to complement the meal.

The dinner sets may be slightly overpriced, with the main course coming with miso soup, making the additional $8 for the set less attractive. However, paying a little extra for the curry tonkatsu set, which includes five side dishes and miso soup, is considered worthwhile. The miso soup can be a bit salty, but it doesn't detract significantly from the overall dining experience.

The restaurant is spacious, a rare find in the East Village. The staff is accommodating, allowing customers to stay late into the night without being rushed. AOI Kitchen offers an authentic yōshoku dining experience in NYC, with attention given to both presentation and taste.