Konban

Konban is an Izakaya located at 311 W 17th St in New York, NY, known for its trendy and intimate ambiance, making it a great spot for a romantic evening or late-night dessert cravings. The restaurant offers a full bar and waiter service, ensuring a top-notch dining experience.

Customers rave about the diverse menu offerings at Konban, with highlights including the pork loin katsu, corn ribs, mackerel sushi, and Mazeman noodles. The dishes are not only delicious but also beautifully presented, adding to the overall dining experience.

The restaurant's attention to detail extends to their desserts, with options like yuzu coconut shaved sorbet and corn ice cream being fan favorites. The service at Konban is attentive and friendly, making guests feel welcome and well taken care of throughout their visit.

Overall, Konban stands out not only for its exceptional food but also for its peaceful ambiance, clean and modern aesthetic, and unique Japanese-inspired decor. If you're a fan of katsu or looking to explore authentic Japanese cuisine in a stylish setting, Konban is definitely worth a visit.

Konban Menu

Location

Address: 311 W 17th St New York, NY 10011
Phone: (917) 675-6070

🕓 Work Hours
MON 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM
TUE 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM
WED 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM
THU 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM
FRI 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM 4:00 PM - 11:00 PM
SAT 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM 4:00 PM - 11:00 PM
SUN 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM 4:00 PM - 9:30 PM

Business info

  • Takes Reservations
    Yes
  • Closed captioning on TVs
    No
  • Trendy, Intimate, Romantic
    Yes
  • Moderate Noise
    Yes
  • Good for Late Night, Dessert
    Yes
  • Street Parking
    Yes
  • Waiter Service
    Yes
  • Full Bar
    Yes
  • Dogs Not Allowed
    No

Last Reviews

  • Author: Megan C.

    11 August 2024

    Konban was on my list of restaurants to try for a long time, and I finally went with one of my friends. We ordered the corn ribs, the mackerel sushi, pork loin katsu, mazemen, and both desserts. The katsu was our favorite, but everything was delicious. The corn ribs were a bit hard to eat though, and our corn dessert was a bit frozen when it came out and harder to eat than I'd like. Otherwise, I highly recommend and I did say it lived up to the hype.

  • Author: Christine L.

    09 August 2024

    I came here with my sister for lunch and it was a great experience! The restaurant is a bit hidden from the street, you have to walk through a gate to the back. The interior is beautiful, with a gorgeous Japanese rock garden. We had a reservation so we were promptly seated in the back main room which was bright and cheery. For food, we ordered the corn rib, mackerel sushi, menchi katsu, tenderloin katsu, spinach udon, and yuzu pomelo coconut sorbet. Everything was amazing! The corn rib tastes a bit like elote, and was delicious if a bit hard to eat since you eat it like a rib. The Sabazushi (mackerel sushi) was super flavorful and generous with the portion. I'm a huge fan of mackerel and really enjoyed this. The Menchi Katsu is juicy and succulent... definitely get this! I was on the fence about ordering this bc of the minced meat, but it ended up being my favorite bite! The tenderloin katsu was also good- the crispy panko exterior really makes this extraordinary. I also liked how you can customize this with various dipping sauces and truffle salt that they give you. The spinach udon was fine- noodles were chewy and it had a nice simple broth to wash down all the delicious fried katsu. You definitely come here for the katsu over the udon though. The yuzu coconut dessert was super refreshing and the presentation was very cute. We were tempted by the corn ice cream (mostly for the aesthetic), but it seemed to be mostly a chocolate shell, and saw some tables that left and didn't finish theirs so we went with the shaved ice. Overall would definitely recommend getting the Menchi Katsu and Mackerel sushi. Service is also super attentive and friendly. Would highly recommend.

  • Author: Becky C.

    09 August 2024

    The food was soooo good. The corn ribs and shishito peppers were our favorite sides. The seasoning on the corn is like crack. I could put that on everything. The fish was cooked perfectly. The chicken and pork were fried well, batter is yummy. The sauces that came with the dishes paired nicely. Will be coming back for more and to try new things! Service was also great. We got seated right away since we had a reservation. Our server was attentive, checked in on us, and each dish was introduced to us. The ambiance was so peaceful, nicely decorated, and clean. The restaurant is tucked away on the street but there is a sign by the entrance.

  • Author: Hong L.

    07 August 2024

    We came here for my husband's birthday on a Friday night and this place was packed. Definitely make a reservation. It seems that there are many 2 person tables and not many for larger groups (unless they push the tables together). We ordered the: - Corn Ribs - Very fun and flavorful. - Pork Tenderloin Katsui - So juicy and tender. A must - Konkatsu - This was like ground pork. Very flavorful but if I had to only order one i would order the Pork Tenderloin Katsui. - Mazeman Noodles - Chewy with a nice kick. I wish there was more! - Corn Ice cream. This was fun with a nice crunchy texture outside. something to try once but I wouldnt order more than 1. We also ordered a bottle of sake and they let you choose your own sake cup. While the sake was delicious, it ended up costing the same as all our food altogether.

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