Aburiya Kinnosuke
213 E. 45th St. (Third Ave.), Manhattan
We've been talking about restaurants quite a bit lately. Is that a problem for you? People often ask us dating-related questions. That's fine but they're irrelevant if you're sitting at a table in a dining room. We always investigate a restaurant's bar (where meeting people happens), but in the case of Aburiya Kinnosuke (sibling of Yakitori Totto) there isn't one. There is, however, a roomful of Age Appropriates all close enough to interact, which we actually dislike while eating here. Hmm. Why are we writing about this place, you ask? Because the point is to surround yourself with your peers. Better the person next to you is taking her companion's ear off about her divorce and second wedding than having to hear anything that at any point has a sentence starting with "Last year, at school..." Plus, the food is tasty, though we find Totto a more enjoyable experience (from chicken parts to vibe).
Last note: the Michelin review says "you won't be rushed through your meal" but at Aburiya Kinnosuke they do kick you out after two hours. If you're a party of two, that's probably not a problem. Just letting you know.
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