Maison Kintaro

"The first time you eat at Maison Kintaro, you’ll think something along the lines of: “How did I not know about this place?” With its bright, plant-filled dining room and '80s Japanese pop soundtrack, this low-key Chelsea restaurant is excessively charming, and it’s one of your best options for an impressive lunch or casual weeknight meal. Start with the onsen egg topped with crab and uni, then get the katsu sandwich or bowl of rice layered with thick Hokkaido scallops. Whatever you eat, you’ll make a mental note to come back soon." - Hannah Albertine, Bryan Kim, Neha Talreja, Carina Finn Koeppicus

"Surprisingly few people seem to know about Maison Kintaro. That'll probably change soon, so bring a friend or two after you check out some Chelsea galleries and dodge several hundred tourists on the High Line. Open for both lunch and dinner, Maison Kintaro serves Japanese items like chirashi, unagi don, and a crispy katsu sandwich on buttery toasted bread. This place is about as casual as a coffee shop, and the food is just as impressive as any old railway that was converted into a park." - Bryan Kim, Carina Finn Koeppicus

"The first time you eat at Maison Kintaro, you’ll think something along the lines of: “How did I not know about this place?” With its bright, plant-filled dining room and '80s Japanese pop soundtrack, this low-key Chelsea restaurant is excessively charming, and it’s one of your best options for an impressive lunch or casual weeknight meal. Start with the onsen egg topped with crab and uni, then get the bowl of rice layered with marinated oysters and thick Hokkaido scallops. If, for some reason, you don’t want a deluxe spread of raw seafood, you can choose from plenty of other options like curry, teriyaki, and a katsu sandwich on buttery toasted bread. Whatever you eat, you’ll make a mental note to come back soon. photo credit: Pratya Photographer" - Bryan Kim

"Maison Kintaro is a new Japanese comfort food spot." - Eater Staff