A unique Japanese yakitori experience focusing entirely on chicken, with an intimate and upscale vibe.
Experience a truly unique Japanese dining adventure centered around an exceptional chicken-only yakitori tasting menu. Praised for its intimate atmosphere and upscale presentation, this spot offers a creative exploration of every part of the chicken. While overwhelmingly positive, some find the execution, though good, doesn't always reach transcendent heights.
This Japanese restaurant specializes in a chicken-only yakitori tasting menu, which has been described as phenomenal and a unique upscale dining experience. While most reviews praise the preparation and concept, one opinion suggested the various chicken dishes were good but not outstanding. There is also a mention that the 'cochin' dish has been discontinued due to customer complaints.
"The chicken-only yakitori tasting menu is highly recommended and described as phenomenal."
Customers generally have a positive view of the restaurant, often highlighting the unique chicken-focused yakitori tasting menu as phenomenal and the overall dining experience as intimate and upscale. However, one reviewer found the chicken dishes to be solid but not exceptional.
Important Note
One reviewer found the chicken dishes to be good but not exceptional, and a dish called 'cochin' has reportedly been discontinued due to past customer complaints of food poisoning.
"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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