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Kono

Chinatown, NYC

Hours
Mon through Sat seatings for the chef’s counter are available at 530PM, 6PM, 830PM, and 9PM

The menu costs $165+ per person

There are only 14 seats at the U-shaped chef's counter – for groups of four to six, there is also a semi-private dining table
Reservations are required at the chef’s counter and can be booked two weeks in advance

The restaurant is located in a discrete alleyway called the Canal Arcade that connects Bowery to Elizabeth Street 
Look for a hanging noren emblazoned with the Kono name

Mentioned in NY Times, Eater NY, and Inside Hook

After nearly two decades of honing his skills in Japan and New York City, chef Atsushi “ATS” Kono presents the craft of Japanese yakitori at his namesake restaurant, KONO. Guests will be treated to a special evening of smoke and fire as they watch chef Kono prepare a multi-course, kappo-style yakitori omakase ($165/pp) featuring organic Amish chicken and seasonal vegetables. Our dining room blends both Japanese and urban design aesthetics anchored by an intimate 14-seat chef's counter; we can also accommodate larger groups of four to six in our semi-private dining area. Yakitori ("yaki" meaning "to grill" and "tori" meaning "bird") has a storied history in Japan. At KONO, we intend to honor and respect tradition while breathing new life into New York City's exciting dining culture. We look forward to serving you.
- Kono