Absolutely outstanding. I don’t have a single complaint.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
양베이브
Best Tenderloin and Pork loin katsu I've ever tried. Worth every dollar and every bite is heavenly. Don't let it stay and get cold while talking. Just take a bite and enjoy.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Khoi Pham
The food quality is excellent. The butter scallop was a memorable favorite. The pork and tenderloin katsu were good too. Vibes-wise, the spot is very sleek and cozy, perfect for as a date spot. Staff is attentive too.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Sergio Pereira
Cool, intimate space with incredible noodles and a yellow tail dish that was oh so good!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mazeman Noodles
Gergo Varady
Fantastic place with amazing katsu, yaki and noodles. They also have a nice sake list and well balanced cocktails.
Konban is an izakaya-style restaurant located in Chelsea with a sophisticated vibe and wooden interior. They even have a zen courtyard garden smack in the middle. It is so calming to sit by the window and enjoy the meal with that view. My boyfriend took me there and the intimate atmosphere made it a perfect date night spot.
Their tonkatsu, corn ribs and corn ice cream has taken the social media by storm. Every dish came in a small portion but exquisitely crafted. Even the complimentary starters (cherry tomato with yuzu cream cheese, yuzu sparkling drink) were memorable.
The restaurant gets really packed on weekends. Make sure to get a res at least a week in advance to secure a table (it isn’t as competitive as before!).
＊Katsu Tenderloin $15 *** I picked tenderloin instead of loin as I prefer my pork to be more meaty and less fatty. The tonkatsu sauce was thick, rich and sweet, easily my fav one among the three. Truffle salt was aromatic and addictive. Wasabi didn’t really match well imo.
＊Sabazushi (Mackerel Sushi) $19 *** My first time trying Mackerel Sushi and this one blew my mind. The mackerel was melt-in-your-mouth tender. The ginger and shiso were appetizing and they added so much flavors to the sushi. I am still dreaming about it.
＊Konban Corn Rib $13 ** Everyone recommends corn ribs from konban. You won’t be able to stop eating it after your first bite. The corn cheese powder tasted like doritos.
＊Eggplant Agebitashi $15 Served with toasted baguette slices, the eggplant agebitashi has a western spin with a mix of parmesan cheese and pork ragu sauce.
＊Mazemen $17 The mazemen was made of their housemade flat noodles, spicy pork, almond butter, scallion and butter. Thought it would taste like dan dan noodle but it was different. The texture was creamier and thicker.
FYI I didn’t get the viral corn ice cream at last. It looked cute but I heard from the other table that the white chocolate part was very sweet.
The receptionist told me over the phone that I could walk in on Sat afternoon. By the time I got there, there was no available table. She claimed that she tried to call me to let me know this in advance but I didn’t get any missed call or voice mail that’s left by her. What a waste of my time to get there! It really left a sour taste. This was my first attempt to try this restaurant and sadly I won’t come back because of her incompetence
Hiro O.
A great spot with so many good food options! Kevin is great and he did a great job explaining all of the options and making it a great dining experience
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mazeman Noodles, Uni Shari, Butter Scallop
Michelle Chen
This restaurant consistently delivers high-quality dishes. The corn rib and corn ice cream are especially memorable. The katsu, while great, wasn’t life-changing, though the addition of truffle salt is a smart touch. Many people rave about the branzino, but I found it a bit under-seasoned, and the mushrooms were overdone. The mazemen noodle has an amazing texture, though the sauce was unremarkable (get sticky fast); the dan dan noodles, however, are much better. Service is exceptional—fast and efficient. The welcoming yuzu drink and refreshing bite of tomato were standout touches—I’d order them on their own! Very intimate setting, very peaceful and homey.
The food here is all delicious for the price and the atmosphere is perfect for a drink. They turn off the lights at 6pm and don't eat peppers. Pork cutlet and tuna are delicious?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Judy Huang
Overall it’s good but it’s kind of pricy given the portion of food. Liked the mazemen and corn ribs! The corn ice cream was also special and worth trying. Need to make reservations online.
Food: 5
Z N
The katsu’s great!! Unfortunately everything else was a little mediocre.. ?
Angus Martin
Food was delicious but our server Paul made our night. Amazing service. Had a great time eating here would recommend this spot to anyone visiting NYC.
Booked on Resy for a table for one on a Sunday evening. No issues with getting a table as it seems the hype has died off!
I ordered three things: the niku udon, the corn ribs, and the menchi katsu. I didn’t get the pork cutlet that everyone recommends in favor of the menchi and I am glad I did!
The Menchi Katsu (minced meat) was light and the panko batter was crispy. Not oily at all and had the perfect balance of structure and crunchiness.
I did not care for the corn ribs. It was difficult to eat and the seasoning was pretty uneven. There were some bites that were packed full of flavors and others that was just okay.
Niku Udon was good though a bit plain. The noodles were good but unlike the udon noodles you’d think- it was more flat than round which threw me off a bit. They were good noodles though. The meat was fine but honestly it just felt like it was missing one or two ingredients in there!
Absolutely outstanding. I don’t have a single complaint.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best Tenderloin and Pork loin katsu I've ever tried.
Worth every dollar and every bite is heavenly.
Don't let it stay and get cold while talking. Just take a bite and enjoy.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food quality is excellent. The butter scallop was a memorable favorite. The pork and tenderloin katsu were good too. Vibes-wise, the spot is very sleek and cozy, perfect for as a date spot. Staff is attentive too.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Cool, intimate space with incredible noodles and a yellow tail dish that was oh so good!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mazeman Noodles
Fantastic place with amazing katsu, yaki and noodles. They also have a nice sake list and well balanced cocktails.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mazeman Noodles, Sparkling Yuzu, Pork Loin Katsu, Butter Scallop
Konban is an izakaya-style restaurant located in Chelsea with a sophisticated vibe and wooden interior. They even have a zen courtyard garden smack in the middle. It is so calming to sit by the window and enjoy the meal with that view. My boyfriend took me there and the intimate atmosphere made it a perfect date night spot.
Their tonkatsu, corn ribs and corn ice cream has taken the social media by storm. Every dish came in a small portion but exquisitely crafted. Even the complimentary starters (cherry tomato with yuzu cream cheese, yuzu sparkling drink) were memorable.
The restaurant gets really packed on weekends. Make sure to get a res at least a week in advance to secure a table (it isn’t as competitive as before!).
＊Katsu Tenderloin $15 ***
I picked tenderloin instead of loin as I prefer my pork to be more meaty and less fatty. The tonkatsu sauce was thick, rich and sweet, easily my fav one among the three. Truffle salt was aromatic and addictive. Wasabi didn’t really match well imo.
＊Sabazushi (Mackerel Sushi) $19 ***
My first time trying Mackerel Sushi and this one blew my mind. The mackerel was melt-in-your-mouth tender. The ginger and shiso were appetizing and they added so much flavors to the sushi. I am still dreaming about it.
＊Konban Corn Rib $13 **
Everyone recommends corn ribs from konban. You won’t be able to stop eating it after your first bite. The corn cheese powder tasted like doritos.
＊Eggplant Agebitashi $15
Served with toasted baguette slices, the eggplant agebitashi has a western spin with a mix of parmesan cheese and pork ragu sauce.
＊Mazemen $17
The mazemen was made of their housemade flat noodles, spicy pork, almond butter, scallion and butter. Thought it would taste like dan dan noodle but it was different. The texture was creamier and thicker.
FYI I didn’t get the viral corn ice cream at last. It looked cute but I heard from the other table that the white chocolate part was very sweet.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Konban Corn Rib, Sabazushi Mackerel Sushi, Tonkatsu
The receptionist told me over the phone that I could walk in on Sat afternoon. By the time I got there, there was no available table. She claimed that she tried to call me to let me know this in advance but I didn’t get any missed call or voice mail that’s left by her. What a waste of my time to get there! It really left a sour taste. This was my first attempt to try this restaurant and sadly I won’t come back because of her incompetence
A great spot with so many good food options! Kevin is great and he did a great job explaining all of the options and making it a great dining experience
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mazeman Noodles, Uni Shari, Butter Scallop
This restaurant consistently delivers high-quality dishes. The corn rib and corn ice cream are especially memorable. The katsu, while great, wasn’t life-changing, though the addition of truffle salt is a smart touch. Many people rave about the branzino, but I found it a bit under-seasoned, and the mushrooms were overdone. The mazemen noodle has an amazing texture, though the sauce was unremarkable (get sticky fast); the dan dan noodles, however, are much better. Service is exceptional—fast and efficient. The welcoming yuzu drink and refreshing bite of tomato were standout touches—I’d order them on their own! Very intimate setting, very peaceful and homey.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Konban Corn Ice Cream, Sparkling Yuzu, Konban Corn Rib
Honestly the katsu could have been more crispy and less wet
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
The food here is all delicious for the price and the atmosphere is perfect for a drink. They turn off the lights at 6pm and don't eat peppers.
Pork cutlet and tuna are delicious?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Overall it’s good but it’s kind of pricy given the portion of food.
Liked the mazemen and corn ribs! The corn ice cream was also special and worth trying.
Need to make reservations online.
Food: 5
The katsu’s great!! Unfortunately everything else was a little mediocre.. ?
Food was delicious but our server Paul made our night. Amazing service. Had a great time eating here would recommend this spot to anyone visiting NYC.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sashimi Set, Menchi Katsu, Pork Loin Katsu, Butter Scallop
Booked on Resy for a table for one on a Sunday evening. No issues with getting a table as it seems the hype has died off!
I ordered three things: the niku udon, the corn ribs, and the menchi katsu. I didn’t get the pork cutlet that everyone recommends in favor of the menchi and I am glad I did!
The Menchi Katsu (minced meat) was light and the panko batter was crispy. Not oily at all and had the perfect balance of structure and crunchiness.
I did not care for the corn ribs. It was difficult to eat and the seasoning was pretty uneven. There were some bites that were packed full of flavors and others that was just okay.
Niku Udon was good though a bit plain. The noodles were good but unlike the udon noodles you’d think- it was more flat than round which threw me off a bit. They were good noodles though. The meat was fine but honestly it just felt like it was missing one or two ingredients in there!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Menchi Katsu
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