Aburiya Kinnosuke

Have an appetite for authentic Japanese food without the expense of a trip to Japan? At Aburiya Kinnosuke,... more

I LOVE this place - go and order the skate fin, beef with miso, grilled pork cheek, and grilled chicken tsukune! more

great restaurant for small groups. we had a table for 6 in one of the many closed off "rooms." subdued lighting, elegant, but minimal japanese dec... more

My most favorite restaurant in NY. Great service, great food, great decor... great, great, great! more

My most favorite restaurant in NY. Great service, great food, great decor... great, great, great! more

great restaurant for small groups. we had a table for 6 in one of the many closed off "rooms." subdued... more

I LOVE this place - go and order the skate fin, beef with miso, grilled pork cheek, and grilled chicken... more

drop your dinner plans this weekend and go to this place. the famous tsukune is so damn good it'll make you... more

Cuisine is similar to Kenka but the quality and atmosphere are 100x better! Give it a try - especially the... more

I thought I was in Japan. Everything they served was authentic to taste. Pros: If you are looking for authentic Japanese Izakaya food, here you have it. Cons: Can't really think of one. more

This is a wonderful little place. It is not exactly authentic, but somehow it does make you feel like you have been transported to Japan for the evening. The plates are small and the food is very tasty. The prices are reasonable, so long as you don't expect to leave stuffed. Try the grilled items. I don't think I had anything there I didn't like. The food isn't so great that I would recommend coming here again and again, but try it once. more

This restaurant has truly great food and is frequent by tons of Japanese people, a sure sign that this place must be authentic. The dishes are portioned and priced much like tapas so one dish just won't cut it. I would probably order 2-3 dishes per person given your appetite. I had really great handmade tofu here, great ramen noodles, and tons of other dishes I can't remember now. They barely squeezed us in on a Tuesday night without reservations. So, I would recommend making some or calling the restaurant if you're traveling to get there. more

Aburiya is basically just a high end izakaya. It's owned by a company that run 6 other successful upscale restaurants in Japan. The food is both good and authentic. Pros: Authentic Cons: Not cheap more

Dined here on Friday night with six other friends. Quickly spent about $650 (they add 20% gratuity with 6 or more). I will never come here again. It is too expensive and the menu was filled with bland tasting items (I know that Japanese food is bland but if I'm shelling out $90/person, the food should at least be somewhat tasty)!!! It took about over an hour for all of our orders to come out. I guess the food comes out piece by piece while we starve. Here are some ridiculous items on the menu (prices are estimated). Grilled cherry tomatoes ($8): 5 grilled cherry tomatoes on a wooden skewer (that's it!) Grilled mushrooms ($9): two medium grilled mushroom caps, sliced (that's it!) Sirloin steak ($40): 6-8 oz steak, sliced (that's it!) Homemade tofu ($10): 1 cup of tofu; tasted like plain flan without sugar. Pros: Seating; Service was friendly Cons: Prices; Food; Portions more

Having been raised in Japan, I can honestly say that this restaurant offers wonderful and authentic Japanese food. From the moment you walk in, you feel as though you've been transported to a small Izakaya in Tokyo. The specials are great as are the items on the regular menu The atmosphere is homey, pleasant, and not too loud. The interior is simple with nice wooden panels and private booths, regular tables and counter seating are available. From families to business men to younger clients, the restaurant attracts quite a range of individuals. I would highly recommend this place to anyone who is looking for a truly authentic Japanese meal. They also have a great grapefruit chu-hai (grapefruit juice and shochu) made with a fresh half-grapefruit which is brought to your table and squeezed freshly for you!!!! Yum! more