Kyotofu
New York, NY 10019
Phone: (212) 974-6012
- Price:
- $
- Cross Street:
- Between 48th Street and 49th Street
- Directions:
- C, E at 50th St
- Hours:
- Sun, Tue-Wed 12pm-12:30am, Thu-Sat 12pm-1:30am
Editorial Review for Kyotofu – by Erin Behan
In Short
The slick, nearly all-white space looks like a cross between a futuristic space movie and an austere sanatorium. A few small stools in front leave room for a small take-out contingent, but diners walk by the glassed-off kitchen before reaching the secluded, white-padded dining room with tight-knit table seating. The savory items for pre-dessert nibbling are outnumbered by desserts like toasted walnut Tahitian vanilla parfait and black sesame sweet tofu. A few specials are introduced monthly.
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Insider Tips
What to DrinkThe selection of sakes will delight the connoisseur--especially the thick and milky Kamoizumi "summer snow" ($9 a glass); novices should take a sake flight to experience three different tastes ($14, $18).
Lunch SpotA different savory menu is served from 12pm to 5:30pm, and it includes quiche, tofu salad, and cookies.
Fun FactThe restaurant's striking interior was designed by Hiromi Tsuruta, who also designed New York restaurants Jewel Bako and Momofuku.
User Reviews for Kyotofu
02/17/2008 Posted by mslovely99
Met my friend there for afternoon dessert, overall a wonderful experience. The place, the menu and ambience is identical to Chikalious, but so much easier to get into. They even had a small lunch menu, which was small-portioned but nonetheless delicious. Friendly staff, clean and simple. There was a wait for my soymilk quiche, but well worth the wait. I also recommend the cheesecake. Not a place to eat a full meal, but great for an impromptu date spot. Will definitely come again.
Pros: Ambience, desserts
Cons: small-portioned
10/14/2007 Posted by ssbailey
I came here with some friends from out of town and was embarrassed to have done so. Two of the people in our large party didn't order their own desserts (they shared others') and when it came time to pay the bill, we were informed that those people would each have to pay a share charge. Not only was this not mentioned on the menu or when we ordered, but when the bill actually came, they charged EACH of us - even those that did order dishes - a share charge! The dessert wasn't that great anyway, but it's the service that will keep us from ever coming back.
Cons: Lousy service, rude staff that tries to cheat you
1 out of 3 people found this review helpful
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