Kono•Chinatown

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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. KONO's discreet locale within Chinatown's Canal Arcade echoes the hidden streets and alleyways of Tokyo – inside, 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 rooted in tradition and seasonality. Guests can expect to enjoy various cuts (and specialty cuts) of organic Amish chicken. About Our Chef Chef Kono grew up in Saitama, Japan, where he worked as a cook in his family’s restaurant and fish store. Upon graduating from the Musashino Culinary School of Japan, Kono made his way through several fine dining establishments (most notably, Kyoryori Suzuyoshi, renowned for its traditional Kyoto-style cuisine). In 2006, Kono immigrated to the United States to work at Yakitori Torishin in New York City. During his tenure as Executive Chef and Manager, the restaurant earned and maintained a coveted Michelin star and a three-star review from The New York Times. Most recently, Kono helmed the Chikarashi Isso yakitori pop-up at Hotel 50 Bowery, which operated from October 2020 to July 2021.