Kobabo NYC was a 10/10 experience. We came here for a birthday party, and our main server, Laura, went above and beyond to make sure the table's needs were met. She gave amazing recommendations on what to order for both food and drinks and had such a pleasant personality, which really made the night special. Our table ordered a bunch of appetizers to share, and the portions were perfect. We started with the cucumbers, which were super refreshing and flavorful. Definitely get the crispy rice -- every version was great, but the crab and salmon tartare were the table's favorites. For crudo, we got both the yellowtail and the salmon, and the yellowtail was so good we had to order a second round. The skewers were also a hit. Each one comes with its own sauce depending on the meat or veggie, and they come three pieces per skewer, with a minimum order of three. We tried the beef, chicken, and eggplant, all cooked perfectly. We ordered all three desserts. Our favorite was the crêpe cake. Definitely order this. The space itself is beautiful, and at 10 PM it transforms into a lounge with hookah, a dance floor, and a live DJ. On Fridays, they play house music, which wasn't really our favorite, but the overall vibe was amazing. read more

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Went for brunch to the spot. Looks like an amazing place with live music. There were a lot of large parties as well. You can also bring in your pet if you would like. The food is absolutely delicious. They have both like a Brazilian cuisine and some Japanese flavor as well we had the hand roll and eggs Benedict. Definitely do try their cocktails as well! The staff is super friendly and accommodating! read more

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Came here on a dinner date on a weekday evening. This Japanese-Brazilian fusion restaurant recently opened and upon stepping in, you are taken back by the interior design, especially the back room with their massive artwork and imitation plants where you feel like you've been transported to the jungle. The food comes at a premium and the presentation is very flashy. Service here is pretty good for a restaurant that wants to be on the fine dining side. Amazon ($34) - This was an A5 Wagyu Beef sushi roll with asparagus, avocado, cucumber, and truffle salt. The A5 wagyu was obviously the highlight of the dish. This is brought out smoked and there's a flashy presentation with it upon being served. Samba Toro ($32) - Another sushi roll, but with toro, picked radish, shiso leaf, wasabi salsa, and crispy leeks. This also tasted pretty good. When ordering the Yakitori, there is a minimum order of three skewers, so I got two Beef ($9) and one Pork ($6). The presentation is pretty cool for this as well as it's served on an active mini grill. Chicken Fried Jasmine Rice ($24) - I found this to be a bit on the salty side. Less salt for this would have made this dish taste better. read more

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Service was good; They ask all guests to write a google review and mention their server at the end of the meal, which probably is why there are so many google reviews. I wouldn't go as far to say they're fake though. The food here is good. I had the churrasco which is fun because they flambé it. However it is $44 for the plate of steak + 4 yuca fries... All other items are the menu are quite pricey. Sushi and fried rice are priced at $28 average, which is why I avoided those (as well as reading some reviews that the fried rice and sushi rolls weren't the strong points). The interior is nice and feels upscale, (there's even a dress code), which may be why the high prices. When I visited, there was a ton of staff standing around despite only 3 parties present. Hopefully they balance their staffing better. It's a good spot for cocktails and some small bites. read more

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Kobano is a beautiful restaurant, and the food presentation matches the vibe. I went for brunch today with my brother. The food was pretty to look at, but the flavor didn't completely wow me it wasn't bad, just not amazing. The highlight was definitely the steak from the steak and eggs. Staff was friendly and welcoming, but overall it was on the pricey side. read more

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Let's start with dessert.....because wow! I had the Strawberry Mille Crepe at KOBANO and it was absolutely amazing, light, creamy, and just the right touch of sweetness. Honestly, it was so good I had to start this review there! Now back to the beginning... We started with the Spicy Edamame and my husband had the Wagyu Gyoza. Both appetizers were delicious, perfectly seasoned, flavorful, and left us excited for the next course. For my main, I ordered the Branzino, which unfortunately didn't quite hit the mark for me. It wasn't bad, just not memorable. But everything else more than made up for it. The service was excellent, attentive, friendly, and made the whole experience feel special from start to finish. The staff was on point, and the vibe in the restaurant was just right. All in all, dessert stole the show, but we enjoyed the entire evening. We'll definitely be back to try more dishes, and yes, I'm absolutely getting that mille crepe again! read more

So yummy!!! What a combination of Japanese Brazilian foods! Some dishes were great others were forgettable. Must try their yellowtail app, crispy rice and skip the fried rice. Beautiful interior and great lighting! read more

Kobano - Crispy Rice - Brazilian Near Me - New York, New York

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Came here for their Sunday bootomless brunch. The food was actually pretty good I got the steak and eggs. The DJs played good music and it wasn't so loud that you couldn't hear each other. Our server was excellent-- super nice and attentive. read more

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Wow last minute dinner with my cousins while back home & we cannot wait to come back. Already made reservations for June because we loved it so much. Very chic ambiance. Gives a Miami flare in the heart of lower manhattan. The music was a bit loud but we later understand it was part of the amazing DJ and the Saturday night vibe. Drinks were spot on and the fusion between Sushi & Latin!! Fantastic. Definitely a must try!! read more

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Super cute and trendy restaurant on Bowery! It gives tropical/Tulum vibes and is perfect for a weekend outing. Claudia was great and so friendly during our service. The toro roll is amazing! The churrasco was delicious but could use a bit more flavor/seasoning. I really liked their chimichurri. Cocktails were unique and very well done. Perfect spot for a date or birthday! read more

Kobano - Strawberry basil caipirinha and Violet blaze - Brazilian Near Me - New York, New York

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The ambiance was warm and inviting, and I was pleasantly surprised by how quiet it was -- which probably helped contribute to the excellent service. I tried the veggie gyoza, which were tasty and well-prepared. The yakitoris were a standout -- served on a mini grill with a variety of flavorful sauces. The cucumber chili had a nice kick, and the truffle rice was rich and delicious. Definitely worth a visit! read more

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This review is for the Sunday reggaeton brunch event. Leaving impression: had fun and would definitely go again. It was very loud, but there are 2 rooms. So, take your pic of party loud or able to speak with your friends loud. Music was a good mix of 'classic' reggaeton and current. Some bachata/merengue got thrown in the mix too. TIP: the crunchy rice rolls are tiny. yummy but TINY. So don't go hungry. Although if the crunchy roll doesn't fill you. Order a different brunch item or get filled up with the bottomless drinks..... read more

Kobano - Crunchy rice roll. Crab and salmon (says spicy but it isn't) - Brazilian Near Me - New York, New York

So delicious, I loved their brunch and the energy of the team there was awesome. The server was so sweet. It felt like a party from start to finish and I adored the disco ball and the jungle like decor in the dining space . I would love to return to try their dinner menu! read more

Kobano - Brunch dishes - Brazilian Near Me - New York, New York

Delicious Food, great service , and amazing ambient. Great music. Clean. Decorations on point. read more

New place in new york city Amazing vibe and food. Great atmosphere and drinks especially their signature pineapple drink read more

Kobano - Brazilian Near Me - New York, New York

Had a great time tonight at Konabo! Went on yelp while there to try to see pics of the desserts before picking one and saw there was only 2 reviews on here with one of them being harshly negative, but we had an amazing time so wanted to come on and say that!! The food was great our favorite was the firecracker roll, cucumber, and caviar crispy rice. The ambiance was amazing too, it seems like a great place to go with a lot of friends for drinks or dinner before a night out. Would recommend :) read more

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My friends and I came here to celebrate a birthday and we had the best time. From the food, service and ambiance it was worth the trip from NJ. I'd love to come back again with more friends. read more

Kobano - Branzino and Skirt Steak - Brazilian Near Me - New York, New York

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Super wonderful food loved the fusion and atmosphere. Amazing dj as well. Will definitely be back soon read more

Kobano - Pre dinner - Brazilian Near Me - New York, New York

ADA V. Brooklyn, New York My children took me there for Mother's Day and I really did NOT want to travel into the city BUT I'M SO THANKFUL I DID! KOBANO was an experience! The food was AMAZING! My brunch was so tender and juicy/flavorful. The decor and ambiance left me speechless. The paintings on the wall, the the intimate settings and candles was breathtaking. The DJ was killing it the entire time we were there. All the waiters, servers and host were courteous, friendly and received outstanding service. I don't drink but my family said they were on point. YOU NEED TO GET THERE! I cannot wait to go back! I'm telling everyone at work about it. SEE YOU SOON... read more

Kobano - Mother's Day Brunch - Brazilian Near Me - New York, New York

Absolutely loved the vibe--as soon as you walk in, you're transported out of NYC and the dj makes the scene hard to leave! House music/melodic house, 10/10 read more

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THE GOOGLE REVIEWS ON THIS RESTAURANT ARE ALL FAKE The experience was so poor that I was motivated enough to create a yelp page for this restaurant. If ZERO stars was an option that's what I would give this place. To start, Kobano markets itself as a high-end Japanese/Brazilian fusion online. This is far from high-end. Gives budget benihana vibes sans hibachi. They tell you, you only have 90 minutes to dine and the menus are all done on a QR code. The waiters/waitresses run around with card machines to take your order and payment. Not high end. Wine selection was brutally awful. Next, onto the food. Quality was abismal. I'm generally not a harsh critic of newer restaurants but myself and friends who attended dinner could not help ourselves. All the food tasted like it came out of frozen Trader Joe's packages. As one of my friends said, "the zyn I have in my mouth tastes better than any of the food they brought to our table". Wagyu gyoza was OK. And that's about it. Everything supposed to come hot was cold. The chicken and shrimp yakitori was disgusting. Shrimp was rubbery and fully veined and shelled. Chicken was cold and hard. The best was the "Truffle fried rice". Imagine a bag of microwaveable Uncle Ben's brown rice and frozen veggies. Not a hint of truffle and rice was not cooked as fried rice generally is. Sad to say it but this place is just like the restaurant that was at this location prior to overpriced, bad food, and will last MAYBE 5 months. Shout out to our waitress Vanessa who was great and understanding about our frustration. read more

The staff, wonderful but the kitchen needs to get it together. The food came out one at a time. We were not able to enjoy our meal together. My dish came out first and slowly other dishes. After waiting half an hour for the eggs Benedict they were well done and cold. read more

Really great place! 10/10 for sure! Atmosphere is great and the food is amazing! Especially the bolinho de bacalhau! On Fridays they have a dj, but you can still sit, enjoy your dinner and have a conversation with your friends! read more

New spot on Bowery that you can't miss! Highly recommend for mid to large size party's if you're looking for a good time with great music, ambiance, service, - the whole nine yards. On weekends they have brunch with DJ's'! The Firecracker and Unami cucumbers are delicious. 10/10 recommend. Cocktails are on point and the pours do not disappoint. Bartenders will create something for your tastebuds and will leave you wanting more. Shout out to the whole Kobano team for a one of a kind experience! read more

Kobano - Brazilian Near Me - New York, New York

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Cool restaurant - had a wonderful time last Friday. Vibrant and I tried a couple chefs rolls. They were great! Beautiful crowd as well read more

Kobano - Bar vibes - Brazilian Near Me - New York, New York

Great place with wonderful people. Service was excellent. Food was delicious. Definitely will be back

Holy cow! Was there twice in one day! Best food ever. You've gotta try that goat cheese omelet, delish!

Excellent food and ambience. Loved the Brazilian Japanese fusion and take on classic dishes from both cuisines. Highly recommended

The food was amazing, the service staff was very attentive but not pushy, and the ambiance was very hip. Great energy. Great cocktails too.

I had SUCH a nice time at Kobano! Everything I ate was delicious. I got several things on the menu and the fried rice and gyoza were sooo good. The cocktails were also all perfect (especially recommend their lychee martini). The atmostphere was swanky and had a vibe that could be really fun for bday celebration or cocktails w a friend. One of my new favorite spots in Bowery read more

Went to Kobano for a friend's birthday dinner and had such a great experience. The food was absolutely delicious and the service was excellent. Our server, Felipe, was especially wonderful--friendly, attentive, and just overall great. Bonus points for his uniform, which gave off some serious Fred-from-Scooby-Doo vibes... in the most charming way possible! Definitely looking forward to coming back. read more

I had an excellent time dining at such a beautiful establishment, I definitely want to dine here again. The food and the atmosphere was much more enjoyable than I expected. read more

Loved Kobano! Drinks were amazing, the place was buzzing, and Katherine the bartender was a total rockstar--super friendly and quick with a shaker! read more

The food is so good and tasty. Service is amazing. Really love this place! Also the location is the best. Katherine was amazing tonight!

Fun spot. Every dish was excellent, service (Claudia) & host, live DJ & disco theme.

I went on opening night with a friend and loved the wagyu gyoza and salmon crispy rice. It was my first time trying traditional feijoada (brazilian black bean stew) but that was also amazing! I would definitely recommend checking out this spot for a fun vibe and tasty nikkei brazilian cuisine. They did a gorgeous remodel on the old space (IXTA) too. read more