The kitchen prepared dishes need work. The flavors and textures of these dishes were just off.
Overall, the experience was somewhat disappointing and unbalanced, with lots of excessively sweet pieces with very strong flavors interspersed with some delicate savory yakitori.
I was disappointed to find many yakitori classics either missing from set menu and replaced with things like fig or missing entirely. Where’s the kawa??
The service was also mixed, ranging from one guy who could have been the maitre d’ at a three Michelin star restaurant to our waitress who didn’t seem to care at all if I enjoyed the experience. If dishes are left unfinished, ask if everything is ok.
One more nit, get a proper Asahi tap so that the beer can be poured correctly. Also, if you’re going to play 90s hip hop, use the uncensored versions. Hearing every other word bleeped out is unpleasant
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Yakitori
Harley Quinn
No words for how spectacular the service and food was. Definitely worth visiting seasonally.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Eva
Chic, small restaurant with very good Yakitori Omakase at the dining counter. The food was excellent in terms of taste and quality. The drinks served were perfect. We were looked after very respectfully and politely throughout the evening. We had a very nice evening.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
J L
YUMMY YAKITORI
Not sure I can offer more than what has already been said, but will give it a go.
I was lucky enough to score a one-top reservation when plans visiting a friend fell through due to her having Covid. Instead of going to Planta, I decided to treat myself to a meatapalooza instead. It was 100% the right decision.
The restaurant is intimate and elegant. I love Yakitori and have always wanted a proper experience outside of Japan. Chef Kono is relaxed and entertaining to watch while he cooks his creations.
Don’t be afraid to try one of his extra items from the box. I especially loved the wagyu and pork shoulder. My favorite chicken course was the belly or the tails, but there wasn’t one I didn’t like. Perhaps the most interesting course was the chicken livers with truffle, as the flavor combination was magic in my mouth and I don’t typically like organ meat.
Book a table and try it out! You will not find a finer Yakitori experience in the US.
Vegetarian options: Just don’t
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Tail, Crispy Chicken Skin, Yakitori, Fried Chicken Skin with Tofu Cream and Caviar
Michael Mirabella
Looks like they paid to have my review removed, but what I had previously posted. Is I spent a day in the hospital after getting septic shock from food poisoning after eating here.
Josh Valentine
The food is so delightfully weird. It’s absolutely one of those places you go to because you don’t want a fancy steak. You want something different. I didn’t love all of the 16 skewers or so we tried (my partner and I split 6 add on chicken skewers) but they all ranged from interesting to absolutely incredible. Chicken feet for instance were such a weird but somehow delicious item. Don’t go here if you aren’t adventurous, but if you are I highly recommend it over a more boring fancy restataunt.
The pepper skewer was one of the most delicious things I have ever eaten. Peppers of all things.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
CMA
Incredible dining experience! Worth every cent!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Anja Gleicher
This place is impressive. The service and decor is top notch. The food is also good but the tasting menu is the only option available and it simply is too many courses. Especially if you pick any add ons, which we did. That being said the crème brûlée is hands down the best dessert I have ever had in my whole life. Overall the experience is worth it. But the thing that really holds it back from a perfect experience is that it’s just *slightly* too much. You leave so full which removes a bit of the magic.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chawanmushi, Yakitori, Chicken Broth, Chicken Roll
Eryn T
My partner and I had a memorable dinning experience here. The service was amazing, and the food was unforgettable. It’s so nice to see Chef Atsushi and his team be so dedicated in bringing the best food and experience to people - You can almost taste their passion in the food. We’re going to be talking about this experience for years to come.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mrs. Bishop
Taste is a FOODIES dream, Serilvice is a humanity thing! This place has everything! Hospitality is 5 stars!!! TD banks teller, Estrella referred this place! She was also amazing!
Absolute A grade Yakitori experience. This is the first time I felt I enjoyed a Yakitori experience that beat what I experienced a decade back in Japan.
Not only are the Yakitori pieces fantastic, the overall sequence is spectacular. You start with Uni topped chawanmushi and you end with a Burnt Creme Brulee custard. Mr. Kono has crafted a spectacular meal from start to finish. The Tsukune done with a mix of chicken and duck meat, wrapped in Nori and dipped in a classic style of egg yolk was easily the best version I have ever had. Another mark of genius is how good the vegetables were. Both the mushroom and white asparagus were expertly grilled - a true sign of grilling expertise.
The vibe is relaxed with hip hop music playing. My ATS cocktail went well with the grilled chicken theme. Although I tried the kidney skewer among their extras, I think you will have a perfect meal even without any extras.
If you are someone who loves Yakitori, this is a must visit. If you are someone who wants to experience one of the best Yakitoris and is an adventurous eaters, get here soon!
Unfortunately, the proper yakitori place is hard to come by living in New York. I was pleasantly surprised when I dined at Kono. To me, this place offers better yakitori than Torishin. Try this one out!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Dibakar Das Roy
Fanstastic dining experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ryo Shigemitsu
Michelin star restaurant.
Everything is amazing, of course. It was probably one of the best services I had in my life. Amazing atmosphere.
That said, and I honestly want to support all japanese businesses wherever I go. However, my recommendation is: if you don't like to try new food, uncommon food, and eat uncommon parts of the animals, I do not recommend this place. The atmosphere is amazing but it will not make up for the food if you don't like it.
If you want to experience something new and get new flavor, see something out of the ordinary, please go!
I personally loved it even if it's not my type of food, but I am biased.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
jolene howard
Reservation-only. Posh, clubby, vibe. Great music, incredible food. The presentation of every course is spectacular.
The kitchen prepared dishes need work. The flavors and textures of these dishes were just off.
Overall, the experience was somewhat disappointing and unbalanced, with lots of excessively sweet pieces with very strong flavors interspersed with some delicate savory yakitori.
I was disappointed to find many yakitori classics either missing from set menu and replaced with things like fig or missing entirely. Where’s the kawa??
The service was also mixed, ranging from one guy who could have been the maitre d’ at a three Michelin star restaurant to our waitress who didn’t seem to care at all if I enjoyed the experience. If dishes are left unfinished, ask if everything is ok.
One more nit, get a proper Asahi tap so that the beer can be poured correctly. Also, if you’re going to play 90s hip hop, use the uncensored versions. Hearing every other word bleeped out is unpleasant
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Yakitori
No words for how spectacular the service and food was. Definitely worth visiting seasonally.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Chic, small restaurant with very good Yakitori Omakase at the dining counter. The food was excellent in terms of taste and quality. The drinks served were perfect. We were looked after very respectfully and politely throughout the evening. We had a very nice evening.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
YUMMY YAKITORI
Not sure I can offer more than what has already been said, but will give it a go.
I was lucky enough to score a one-top reservation when plans visiting a friend fell through due to her having Covid. Instead of going to Planta, I decided to treat myself to a meatapalooza instead. It was 100% the right decision.
The restaurant is intimate and elegant. I love Yakitori and have always wanted a proper experience outside of Japan. Chef Kono is relaxed and entertaining to watch while he cooks his creations.
Don’t be afraid to try one of his extra items from the box. I especially loved the wagyu and pork shoulder. My favorite chicken course was the belly or the tails, but there wasn’t one I didn’t like. Perhaps the most interesting course was the chicken livers with truffle, as the flavor combination was magic in my mouth and I don’t typically like organ meat.
Book a table and try it out! You will not find a finer Yakitori experience in the US.
Vegetarian options: Just don’t
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Tail, Crispy Chicken Skin, Yakitori, Fried Chicken Skin with Tofu Cream and Caviar
Looks like they paid to have my review removed, but what I had previously posted. Is I spent a day in the hospital after getting septic shock from food poisoning after eating here.
The food is so delightfully weird. It’s absolutely one of those places you go to because you don’t want a fancy steak. You want something different. I didn’t love all of the 16 skewers or so we tried (my partner and I split 6 add on chicken skewers) but they all ranged from interesting to absolutely incredible. Chicken feet for instance were such a weird but somehow delicious item. Don’t go here if you aren’t adventurous, but if you are I highly recommend it over a more boring fancy restataunt.
The pepper skewer was one of the most delicious things I have ever eaten. Peppers of all things.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Incredible dining experience! Worth every cent!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place is impressive. The service and decor is top notch. The food is also good but the tasting menu is the only option available and it simply is too many courses. Especially if you pick any add ons, which we did. That being said the crème brûlée is hands down the best dessert I have ever had in my whole life. Overall the experience is worth it. But the thing that really holds it back from a perfect experience is that it’s just *slightly* too much. You leave so full which removes a bit of the magic.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chawanmushi, Yakitori, Chicken Broth, Chicken Roll
My partner and I had a memorable dinning experience here. The service was amazing, and the food was unforgettable. It’s so nice to see Chef Atsushi and his team be so dedicated in bringing the best food and experience to people - You can almost taste their passion in the food. We’re going to be talking about this experience for years to come.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Taste is a FOODIES dream, Serilvice is a humanity thing! This place has everything! Hospitality is 5 stars!!! TD banks teller, Estrella referred this place! She was also amazing!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Absolute A grade Yakitori experience. This is the first time I felt I enjoyed a Yakitori experience that beat what I experienced a decade back in Japan.
Not only are the Yakitori pieces fantastic, the overall sequence is spectacular. You start with Uni topped chawanmushi and you end with a Burnt Creme Brulee custard. Mr. Kono has crafted a spectacular meal from start to finish. The Tsukune done with a mix of chicken and duck meat, wrapped in Nori and dipped in a classic style of egg yolk was easily the best version I have ever had. Another mark of genius is how good the vegetables were. Both the mushroom and white asparagus were expertly grilled - a true sign of grilling expertise.
The vibe is relaxed with hip hop music playing. My ATS cocktail went well with the grilled chicken theme. Although I tried the kidney skewer among their extras, I think you will have a perfect meal even without any extras.
If you are someone who loves Yakitori, this is a must visit. If you are someone who wants to experience one of the best Yakitoris and is an adventurous eaters, get here soon!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Tail, Crispy Chicken Skin, Yakitori
Unfortunately, the proper yakitori place is hard to come by living in New York. I was pleasantly surprised when I dined at Kono. To me, this place offers better yakitori than Torishin. Try this one out!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Fanstastic dining experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Michelin star restaurant.
Everything is amazing, of course. It was probably one of the best services I had in my life. Amazing atmosphere.
That said, and I honestly want to support all japanese businesses wherever I go. However, my recommendation is: if you don't like to try new food, uncommon food, and eat uncommon parts of the animals, I do not recommend this place. The atmosphere is amazing but it will not make up for the food if you don't like it.
If you want to experience something new and get new flavor, see something out of the ordinary, please go!
I personally loved it even if it's not my type of food, but I am biased.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Reservation-only. Posh, clubby, vibe. Great music, incredible food. The presentation of every course is spectacular.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Yakitori
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