Upscale Japanese yakitori, specializing in a chicken-only tasting menu w/ every part of the bird expertly prepared. Intimate & cozy vibe.
Experience an intimate and upscale Japanese dining adventure at KONO, a yakitori-focused gem in NYC. This restaurant specializes in a chicken-only tasting menu, exploring every part of the bird with expert precision. The ambiance is noted for being cozy and contemporary, offering a unique culinary journey that has garnered significant praise for its execution and overall experience.
KONO offers a highly specialized Japanese yakitori experience, with a notable chicken-only tasting menu that explores various parts of the chicken. While many find the execution phenomenal and the dishes to be simple yet perfect, one reviewer felt the chicken dishes were not
"The chicken-only yakitori tasting menu is highly recommended, with reviewers praising the expert preparation of all chicken parts. It's noted for being simple yet perfect."
Customers generally praise KONO for its unique yakitori tasting menu and intimate atmosphere, though some found the dishes, while solid, not entirely exceptional.
Important Note
One user reported that the 'cochin' dish was discontinued due to customer complaints of food poisoning. Another diner felt the food was overly engineered and lacked the desire to return.
"A commenter found Kono to be too 'slick' and felt the food was overly engineered for a potential Michelin star, enjoying the meal but lacking the desire to return."
Neutral"Kono is recommended for its focus on perfectly executed chicken yakitori, noting its contemporary yet cozy ambiance and intimate feel, though drinks could push the total cost over $500."
Positive"The user recommends Kono for yakitori omakase, providing a link to their website."
Positive"This commenter recommended Yakitori Kono, a restaurant without stars that offers a high-end yakitori omakase experience."
Positive"The commenter suggests Kono for those seeking a unique dining experience."
Positive"The user praises Kono as a unique and intimate dining experience, highlighting it as one of their favorite NYC dining experiences even after three years."
Positive"Kono is recommended as an upscale yakitori restaurant that prepares every part of the chicken."
Positive"This user recommends Kono as an upscale yakitori restaurant that prepares every part of the chicken."
Positive"Kono is described as the commenter's favorite upscale Japanese dining experience in NY, though it does not focus on steak."
Positive"Contrary to the original poster's experience, this user noted that Chef Kono personally interacted with every dining party at the conclusion of their meal during their visit."
Positive"A user reported that the 'cochin' dish is no longer served at Kono, allegedly due to multiple past complaints from customers experiencing food poisoning."
Negative"The Original Poster rated their dining experience at Kono 7/10, highlighting excellent service but finding the various chicken dishes, despite being solid, to be "nothing special" and not living up to expectations for a specialist restaurant."
Neutral"Commenter mentions Kono as another excellent option similar to Torien, noting it has a 'bit more fun of a vibe'."
Positive"Suggests KONO for something different: a chicken-only yakitori tasting menu, which they found absolutely phenomenal."
Positive"Has fancy Japanese bathroom gadgets and black toilet paper."
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