Hidden Chelsea alleyway gem w/ tranquil oasis ambiance. Elevated Japanese comfort food & izakaya-style dishes.
This Japanese spot is a culinary hidden gem, offering a tranquil dining experience that makes you want to return. The ambiance is often described as a minimalist oasis, creating a serene escape from the city buzz. With a focus on comforting yet refined Japanese dishes, it's a place that truly delights the senses.
This Japanese restaurant is praised for its unique dishes like addictive corn ribs and decadent truffle rice. While the tenderloin katsu receives acclaim for its crunch, some diners have found portion sizes to be small, particularly the katsu served without rice or sides during dinner, leading to dissatisfaction for some. However, the mazemen noodles and various seafood options are also highlighted as delicious.
"Highly recommended dishes include the addictive corn ribs and the flavorful mazemen noodles. The tenderloin katsu is also frequently praised for its crunchiness, though its serving style during dinner has drawn criticism."
Customers generally have a very positive impression, praising the unique ambiance and flavorful, well-prepared dishes, with many expressing a desire to revisit.
Important Note
A significant point of contention is the dinner service, where katsu is often served without rice or sides, leading to dissatisfaction regarding portion size and value for some diners. It's also noted that the restaurant's approach to serving katsu may differ from traditional expectations.
"Konban is an Asian restaurant recommended for a dinner with a budget of $130pp tip and tax."
Neutral"Konban is listed as a place to avoid."
Negative"The user highlighted Konban's corn ribs and corn ice cream as favorites from a corn crawl video."
Positive"Responding to a recommendation, the OP expressed thanks and stated these items look fantastic."
Positive"The user suggested Konban for its corn rib appetizer and corn ice cream dessert."
Positive"The commenter reiterates their frustration about Konban not serving rice for dinner, calling it 'tapas-style' and expressing dismay as they market themselves as katsu specialists."
Negative"The commenter reiterates their frustration about Konban not serving rice for dinner, calling it 'tapas-style' and expressing dismay as they market themselves as katsu specialists."
Negative"The commenter expresses shock and frustration that Konban would refuse to serve rice, especially when they would be willing to pay for it, and notes the inconsistency with Korean dining expectations."
Negative"The commenter expresses shock and frustration that Konban would refuse to serve rice, especially when they would be willing to pay for it, and notes the inconsistency with Korean dining expectations."
Negative"The commenter expresses disbelief that Konban would deny a request for rice, especially during dinner."
Neutral"The commenter expresses disbelief that Konban would deny a request for rice, especially during dinner."
Neutral"The commenter expressed annoyance with the prevalence of truffle flavoring in dishes."
Neutral"The commenter expressed annoyance with the prevalence of truffle flavoring in dishes."
Neutral"The commenter mentioned that rice might only be available during lunch, finding this policy strange."
Neutral"The commenter recommended Ichibantei as another solid choice for katsu, noting that they are open very late."
Positive"The commenter recommended Ichibantei as another solid choice for katsu, noting that they are open very late."
Positive"The commenter explained that Konban is an izakaya (small plates for sharing), and serving rice with the katsu would be pointless as it would prevent customers from ordering other dishes. They believe the dish in the picture and other items ordered made a sufficient meal without separate rice."
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