

Usually one is kabocha, the other two vary. My self-designed tasting menus typically start with the zensai - 3 small plates of the chef's choosing. I know because I had a lovely conversation with one during this visit to cozy yet excellent Katsuno. This is a Japanese restaurant where chef-owners dine. Be sure to make a reservation as they often book up and walking in is usually discouraged due to the intimate space and capacity. Try something new here, you’ll be delighted. Every visit here I try a new dish, and am continuously pleased with the variety of offerings. The ingredients are quality, and the preparation and presentation are true to Japanese cuisine as one may experience this in Japan, an amazing country I have had the great pleasure to tour several times. The team behind the restaurant are completely dedicated to their craft and very welcoming.

Those in the know about Japanese food will find an exceptional variety of wonderful dishes to choose from, along with an excellent sake list. This is a neighborhood gem of a restaurant worth seeking out for any dining occasion. Superb authentic Japanese cuisine served in a calm delightful atmosphere.

Everything was fresh and delicious as always and served curbside in a safe no contact manner. All served with a refreshing can of Funaguchi Kikusui Sake. Tonight we had the Tuna Avocado Salad, Nigiri Sushi, Pork Hirekatsu, and Tempura Udon. Our favorite authentic Japanese restaurant in NYC came through for us once again, this time with take-out. I ordered sashimi, tenzaru soba, and katsu for my anniversary this year and it was the comfort food needed to renergize me to get me through this pandemic. Highly recommend especially during COVID. 02/2021)įresh, delicious food that reminds me when I was in Japan. I am content we finally managed to visit this place. We enjoyed the extraordinary environment and the menu. I had an awesome time in this restaurant.

We enjoyed the extraordinary environment and the menu Make sure you plan ahead for pick up! Seems they book up quickly or want to take their time making your order. We ordered pick up because of Covid changes. Definitely can't wait to try the rest of the menu! (Holly B. I ordered ahead of time and everything was packed nicely and prepared for my pickup time. The Yuzu vinaigrette gave it the nice acidic touch. Sometimes mackerel can be fishy, but it was perfectly balanced with the scallions, seaweed and red onions. I think my favorite was the mackerel tataki, which was a pleasant surprise. For the tofu, you get 4 large pieces of fried tofu with shaved bonito in a sweet soy sauce broth. Their chirashi has a variety of different fish over seasoned rice. Ordered ahead of time and everything was packed nicely and prepared for my pickup time.Įverything was delicious and fresh. Everything was fresh, expertly prepared, and beautifully presented, even in a to-go format. We just celebrated our anniversary with a lovely omakase dinner from here. My partner and I have been to Japan a few times, and Katsuno is the real deal, some of the best Japanese food we’ve had stateside. (01/2022 J.R.)Ĭelebrated our Anniversary with a lovely Omakase Dinner The food in this place is very tasty, a real gemstone in the middle of Forest Hills. Simplicity and quality are artfully woven together by these folks. A classic sensibility where authentic and tasteful food is made with all the right choices of fresh ingredients.
