Zen garden oasis serving craveable Japanese eats. Don't miss the addictive corn ribs & perfect katsu!
Tucked away in a Chelsea alley, KONBAN NYC offers a serene escape with its Zen garden ambiance. This Japanese izakaya-style restaurant impresses with its bold flavors and delicate preparations, making it a standout spot for those seeking a tranquil yet delicious dining experience. From addictive corn ribs to perfectly executed katsu, it's a place that beckons for a return visit.
KONBAN NYC offers a Japanese izakaya-style menu, with a particular highlight being their 'corn ribs' which are described as addictive. Other frequently praised dishes include the 'tsukemen' and 'ebi katsu'. While most feedback is positive, one user found the 'katsu' to be too lean compared to another establishment.
"Highly recommended dishes include the addictive corn ribs, tsukemen, ebi katsu, and tonkatsu, with specific praise for its crunch and tenderness."
Customers are overwhelmingly positive, raving about the unique flavors and delicious dishes, with many expressing a strong desire to return.
Important Note
One user mentioned that the katsu was too lean compared to another establishment.
"This restaurant is listed as a repeat spot."
Positive"Konban is recommended as a good Japanese restaurant option in the West Village, noting that reservations are generally easier to obtain compared to some other popular spots."
Positive"Konban is suggested."
Neutral"Konban was listed as a place to get dishes with a good crunch."
Neutral"The user recommended Konban for its tonkatsu, stating it has a great crunch."
Positive"konban is listed as a restaurant suggestion."
Neutral"Konban is mentioned as a pretty good option located a couple blocks east of the Highline."
Positive"Recommends Konban for excellent katsu, noting its location near 14th St station, a bit further from Penn but accessible by subway."
Positive"Recommended, but noted as not very close to FIT."
Positive"Finds the katsu at Konban too lean compared to Katsu Hama."
Negative"Believes Konban's katsu (both pork and ebi) is better than Katsu-Hama's."
Positive"Has been craving Konban's corn ribs for weeks."
Positive"Was initially hesitant about Konban but visited recently and was blown away by the delicious spot and great flavors. Highly suggests the corn and tsukemen, in addition to the ebi katsu."
Positive"User lists Konban as one of their favorite Asian spots in NYC."
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