Kohaku

Mar 31st, 2024

BEST Traditional Japanese Restaurant in Long Island!!! Friendly Staffs!!! Delicious and Fresh!!! GOOD VALUE!!! FULLY RECOMMENDED!!!
Feb 25th, 2024

This is it. The Katsu Curry. Its a SIN that Ive never tried Kohaku, living on LI for the majority of my life. Ive pretty much given up on Japanese food on LI, and just settle for whatever sushi restaurant has the best value. I WAS WRONG. Coincidentally, its been 5 years since I last had curry in Japan, and after being burned by so many places that claim to do it right, nothing ever comes close to Japan (definitely not on Long Island). And then I found a pic in Google. My mouth was salivating, everything about the plate looked like a dish from Tokyo, I knew I was going to pop in this week. Not to mention, everyone speaks so highly of Ken and the staff. Kohaku is definitely a gem. It was one-part, time warp nostalgia, that reminded me of eating out with my parents, but now with a family of my own. Familiar, comfortable and warm. Another part, it transported me to some of my favorite restaurants Ive eaten in Japan. All the hand written signs, the illustrations throughout, it just seems like such a place thats been loved in. As the night went on, I saw so many happy customers walk in, each with assumed rapport with Ken. It just felt so welcoming. The katsu curry DID NOT disappoint. It was everything I wanted and more. Now, some people might think curry in general is just, okay, but this hit everything I was craving. You have to like saucy rice, crispy pork/chicken cutlet and gravy/curry. Ive had good Japanese curry in NYC too, but this one, you can just tell it was prepared and cooked with the utmost care. (Side note I even called ahead because I didnt see it on the menu, its a lunch item) I had other items too, and Ill definitely be back to try even more, but its going to have to be a lot more trips, because Ill probably just end up getting the curry again. And at $16, its a monster of a plate, comparable, slightly larger than most NYC places. And the sushi is legit, if Ken isnt a dead giveaway, eat the wasabi and youll know immediately, Oh its REAL wasabi, not horseradish. That was such a refreshing surprise. I didnt think real wasabi was available in NY. I can gush over Kohaku some more, but this is already so long. Get the curry. Get the sushi. Eat there. Try something new. Have a good time.
Feb 8th, 2024

Love this place! Same owner and chef for 37 years! The fish is always so fresh and the special rolls are all so unique and very reasonably priced.
Jan 27th, 2024

Very authenic.
Jan 22nd, 2024