Konban NYC delivers a beautiful balance of comfort and creativity, where every dish feels both familiar and elevated. The intimate setting pairs perfectly with their modern take on Japanese-inspired small plates.
To start the konban corn ribs were a fun and indulgent surprise—sweet, crunchy, and dusted with a cheesy umami powder that made it impossible to stop eating. The cucumber katsuobushi offered a nice contrast—cool, refreshing, and subtly savory thanks to the bonito flakes and kombu powder.
The shishito peppers were blistered to perfection and seasoned with an umami powder that elevated the simple vegetable into something deeply satisfying.
Lastly the karaage, a standout and table favorite —lightly battered and perfectly crisp, served with a rich black pepper mayo that gave each bite a peppery, creamy kick. The tenderloin katsu was equally impressive—juicy, tender pork wrapped in a delicate, golden crust, paired with a trio of condiments: tonkatsu sauce, a dab of wasabi, and a touch of truffle salt. Each combination brought out something different, but all were excellent.
To finish, the mazemen stole the show. The spicy pork sauce, rich almond butter, and thick noodles created a luxurious, nutty, and spicy balance—comforting yet bold, with the pat of butter melting into a luscious coating.
Overall, Konban NYC feels like a place that takes its flavors seriously while keeping things relaxed and fun. Ideal for sharing plates, sipping sake, and lingering a little longer than planned. Here are too more nights with friends and food at Konban 🥰
This restaurant is amazing we always need to make a reservation . One of the good thing about it has lot of a space , it’s clean , it’s not noise. All the meals are excellent . All meals are high quality. And ingredients are very fresh . However , it is cheap. Everyone should go to Konban.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
J T
The food was good. I really liked the Katsu and the maze noodles. The rest were okay but the tables were so close to each other and people were talking really loudly so I feel unpleasant eating there. Also want to mention that they give you QRcode to view the menu and they don’t provide wifi. I’d prefer to have at least the physical version of menu provided.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Pork Loin Katsu, Noodles
Everett Martin
Fantastic spot - for it's price - a top 10 restaurant in NYC
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Topong Boonpan
We got seated at 5:30 pm with a last-minute reservation. It was three of us, and we ended up ordering a lot tonight! Sadly, we didn’t get a chance to take photos of everything we ordered because the food looked too good to wait. Grace was our server and she was amazing — super friendly, gave great recommendations, and took such good care of us. Definitely coming back!
Recommended dishes: Butter Scallop, Uni Shari, Noodles, Konban Corn Rib
Siyi Wang
nice waiter and good dishes
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Whitney Zack
They recommend tapas style. All items were tasty and good, but pricing was a bit high for some items given the portion. Butter scallops weren't full size scallops, they were slightly above baby and you got 3. Despite the sauce and side being amazing, you got 3 half bites of it.
The recommend you order 3 items per person because of this. Pushing price per person into 60-80$. If they increased portions to two tapas per person this would be 5/5.
Waited a long time to get the table even we had the reservation. Very disappointed the service. First 2 dishes came out very fast, then waited for the long time for the rest of dishes.
food was great unusual for Japanese I walked out raving
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Konban Corn Ice Cream, Sashimi Set
Kyle Goodrich
Amazzzzzing flavors and food for a great price. Lovely atmosphere nestled behind the streets. Must get the Corn appetizer and Shishito peppers
Costantino Carrara
This place is amazing. I’ve been here 1 year ago on my solo trip to NYC. Just stumbled upon looking for Katsu places and I loved it. It reminded of my past trip on Japan. One year later, came again: been here tonight again with my girlfriend and it was a great experience again!!! Thanks to Sasha, they also took off one of the Katsu from the bill cause it came later. Best service ever.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nancy Kuy
Absolutely loved this place. It’s a bit hidden like a typical speakeasy but once you get there, you’re transported to Japan! My husband and I had a wonderful experience. Our waiter was impeccable, the food was downright delicious, and the ambiance was great! Highly recommend the corn ribs, scallops and truffle rice! Tip: pour the sauce from the scallops on top of the rice for an umami explosion
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Butter Scallop
banghong Du
Try their corn ribs，it is so delicious.
In addition, there is a waiter named Ray who I still remember vividly. He was very energetic.
Also，Boz is a great guy and his service is excellent.
Btw，Alex is very attentive. She gave excellent service.
A Katsu That Will Change You- Konban NYC
Konban NYC delivers a beautiful balance of comfort and creativity, where every dish feels both familiar and elevated. The intimate setting pairs perfectly with their modern take on Japanese-inspired small plates.
To start the konban corn ribs were a fun and indulgent surprise—sweet, crunchy, and dusted with a cheesy umami powder that made it impossible to stop eating. The cucumber katsuobushi offered a nice contrast—cool, refreshing, and subtly savory thanks to the bonito flakes and kombu powder.
The shishito peppers were blistered to perfection and seasoned with an umami powder that elevated the simple vegetable into something deeply satisfying.
Lastly the karaage, a standout and table favorite —lightly battered and perfectly crisp, served with a rich black pepper mayo that gave each bite a peppery, creamy kick. The tenderloin katsu was equally impressive—juicy, tender pork wrapped in a delicate, golden crust, paired with a trio of condiments: tonkatsu sauce, a dab of wasabi, and a touch of truffle salt. Each combination brought out something different, but all were excellent.
To finish, the mazemen stole the show. The spicy pork sauce, rich almond butter, and thick noodles created a luxurious, nutty, and spicy balance—comforting yet bold, with the pat of butter melting into a luscious coating.
Overall, Konban NYC feels like a place that takes its flavors seriously while keeping things relaxed and fun. Ideal for sharing plates, sipping sake, and lingering a little longer than planned. Here are too more nights with friends and food at Konban 🥰
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pork Loin Katsu, Noodles, Konban Corn Ice Cream, Tonkatsu, Konban Corn Rib, Cucumber Katuobushi \u0026 Scallop Carpaccio, Shishito Peppers
This restaurant is amazing
we always need to make a reservation .
One of the good thing about it has lot of a space , it’s clean , it’s not noise.
All the meals are excellent . All meals are high quality. And ingredients are very fresh .
However , it is cheap.
Everyone should go to Konban.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food was good. I really liked the Katsu and the maze noodles. The rest were okay but the tables were so close to each other and people were talking really loudly so I feel unpleasant eating there. Also want to mention that they give you QRcode to view the menu and they don’t provide wifi. I’d prefer to have at least the physical version of menu provided.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Pork Loin Katsu, Noodles
Fantastic spot - for it's price - a top 10 restaurant in NYC
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We got seated at 5:30 pm with a last-minute reservation. It was three of us, and we ended up ordering a lot tonight! Sadly, we didn’t get a chance to take photos of everything we ordered because the food looked too good to wait. Grace was our server and she was amazing — super friendly, gave great recommendations, and took such good care of us. Definitely coming back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pork Loin Katsu, Konban Corn Ice Cream, Tonkatsu
Hidden gem. Delicious good and great service
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Butter Scallop, Uni Shari, Noodles, Konban Corn Rib
nice waiter and good dishes
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
They recommend tapas style. All items were tasty and good, but pricing was a bit high for some items given the portion. Butter scallops weren't full size scallops, they were slightly above baby and you got 3. Despite the sauce and side being amazing, you got 3 half bites of it.
The recommend you order 3 items per person because of this. Pushing price per person into 60-80$. If they increased portions to two tapas per person this would be 5/5.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Delicious.
Definitely get katsu & corn ribs
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pork Loin Katsu, Konban Corn Rib
Waited a long time to get the table even we had the reservation. Very disappointed the service. First 2 dishes came out very fast, then waited for the long time for the rest of dishes.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 1
Restaurantji Recommends
food was great unusual for Japanese I walked out raving
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Konban Corn Ice Cream, Sashimi Set
Amazzzzzing flavors and food for a great price. Lovely atmosphere nestled behind the streets. Must get the Corn appetizer and Shishito peppers
This place is amazing. I’ve been here 1 year ago on my solo trip to NYC. Just stumbled upon looking for Katsu places and I loved it. It reminded of my past trip on Japan.
One year later, came again: been here tonight again with my girlfriend and it was a great experience again!!!
Thanks to Sasha, they also took off one of the Katsu from the bill cause it came later. Best service ever.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Absolutely loved this place. It’s a bit hidden like a typical speakeasy but once you get there, you’re transported to Japan! My husband and I had a wonderful experience. Our waiter was impeccable, the food was downright delicious, and the ambiance was great! Highly recommend the corn ribs, scallops and truffle rice! Tip: pour the sauce from the scallops on top of the rice for an umami explosion
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Butter Scallop
Try their corn ribs，it is so delicious.
In addition, there is a waiter named Ray who I still remember vividly. He was very energetic.
Also，Boz is a great guy and his service is excellent.
Btw，Alex is very attentive. She gave excellent service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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