Kondo

Came here years ago and this spot still retained the nice atmosphere. Enjoyed seeing local residents visit and recommend reserving just in case. They have an updated menu based on their specials which always a nice touch. I took away a few food stars since the food quality/quantity was a bit lacking from what I remembered. Also, my sushi order sat there on the side for a bit until it was brought to the table and it wasn’t as fresh or they just used bad seaweed. If you want fresh sushi, I recommend reserving a seat at the sushi bar.

Perfection! Super ecstatic that we discovered this gem in Astoria. The quality of the food here is exceptional and the prices are decent for what you’re receiving. The chef is Japanese, as well as the staff, so expect the food to be authentic and everything from hygiene to service to be top-notch! We sat at the bar with Chef Kondo directly before us, preparing our dishes. He was all smiles and extremely friendly, glancing occasionally to check on customers. When I reached the deep fried prawn head rested on the side of my sashimi platter, he advised me to break it in half first. I really needed some tips because the spikes from the head seriously would’ve caused me some injury. Besides the sashimi, we also ordered the octopus carpaccio, uni, fatty tuna roll, salmon avocado and eel avocado

One of the best, authentic Japanese restaurants in the area. Food is fresh and seasonal! Great for sushi/sashimi as well as cooked Japanese food. Loved the mini-omakase option to try 3 pieces. Wonderful service and a variety of sake options. Recommended.

Loved my spicy salmon sushi today. Amazing staff the quality of the sushi was amazing. Definitely try them out!

All Good Things with Kondo Paid a visit with my Japanese friend and his baby. Honestly, I had passed by Kondo many times, but it always seemed to be closed. So here I am. We ordered two lunch sets, and everything was great. However, I felt the Sashimi & Udon set was more valuable and tastier than the Beef set. (Yes, I ordered the Beef set, and you know, the neighbor’s yard is always greener, lol.) Dining at Kondo was a pleasant experience—good food, reasonable prices, and attentive service.