14 Seats, 16 Courses, 1 Chef: A Day With The Yakitori Master at Kono | On The Line | Bon Appétit

“It took 10 years to become the Yakitori Master. I can control butchery. I can control flavor. I can control fire.” Spend a day behind the scenes with Atsushi "ATS" Kono at his Yakitori restaurant in New York City, Kono-an intimate space where he serves 16 courses to 14 guests at a time, single handedly.
Director: Gunsel Pehlivan
Director of Photography: Ben Dewey
Editor: Misa Qu
Host: Atsushi Kono
Creative Producer: Parisa Kosari
Line Producer: Jen McGinity
Associate Producer: Oadhan Lynch
Production Manager: Janine Dispensa
Production Coordinator: Elizabeth Hymes
Camera Operator: Duell Davis
Assistant Camera: Lucas Young
Audio: Mike Guggino
Production Assistant: Jamal Abdinasir Mohamed
Researcher: Vivian Jao
Post Production Supervisor: Andrea Farr
Post Production Coordinator: Scout Alter
Supervising Editor: Eduardo Araujo
Assistant Editor: Billy Ward
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[@chrisgreen6259]

Incredible, the skills on display when he segments the chicken are fantastic to watch. He seems like a really entertaining chef too, it would be a pleasure to watch him cook.

[@frankmillersincity1]

I love his playful and professional spirit. It's very humble, down to earth, and he's got a great attitude and sense of humor~

[@pgabrieli]

having broken down chickens for yakitori myself (I'm just an amateur learning), I was dying when I saw how he breaks down the chicken. when it did the neck I almost cried, it always takes me FOREVER, he just flies through and I'm sure with infinitely better results. a true master

[@miriamberman5581]

he uses amazing knifes and sharpens each day before he starts.

[@pgabrieli]

@@miriamberman5581 true. but I'm sure he would leave me in the dust even with a plastic knife! 😂

[@paul_j_b]

Am amazed (and grateful) at the generosity of these chefs sharing their processes

[@Arrynek01]

Because it doesn't matter if you know what they do. You will not be able to replicate it. It's like Roubuchon, Jean George, Alsatian.. They all have cookbooks published with exact recipes. You can't replicate the restaurant level even if you tried

[@hooperchheang8534]

Yes, dedications and alot of hard works are put into those meals.@@Arrynek01

[@hooperchheang8534]

The chef has been in this profession for 17 years, yet he said that he experiences nervousness every day. The art of preparing Yakitori is no joke.

[@protopigeon]

Chef Kono is a living legend. One day I will eat his food!

[@trasewagner7582]

Passionate, humble, and talented. Well done Kono San.

[@royalmonster2319]

I always so happy when I see people like this being successful at what makes them happy!

[@toshiyukisuzuki7610]

Heart, soul, body... everything comes together as a Japanese artisinal master, a sensei, creates... He is still nervous, means he cares so much about his art and his reputation; means he is not jaded, not complacent after years and years of experience and honing of his skills. Chef Kono, 万歳!

[@MrBretC]

I love watching people that are passionate about what they do. It's almost magical watching them talk about it and then doing it, and this was no exception! Would love to go and experience it first hand.

[@threesuits]

Love what he said about cooking feeling like dancing and keeping the tempo too totally relate!

[@tbtb1249]

ATS has perfected his craft, just amazing! What they didn't show is the cleanup, ordering of chicken, spices, charcoal Etc... Don't forget about paying his bills to run his restaurant as well as payroll for his staff. He does all of this with only 37 minutes of sleep a day.

[@Lisa-pr1tz]

This was incredible! So much craft and dedication; beautiful to see in an increasingly automated, digital world. His love for yakitori moved me.

[@msiplin8613]

An amazing combination of passion, know-how, technic and SWAG! 💕❤️ Very inspiring

[@80Entreri]

This was a great video. Such a skilled and passionate chef

[@curly6619]

Very smart to get the Amish chicken. I grew up near Amish country and their chickens are the absolute best. This chef is very charming. Thank you for this videos!

[@moonchees3]

Yakitori got me in here, but I stayed for the chef's passion and style. Great episode BA!

[@julietran121]

Cooking with rhythm and soul, I would watch him over and over again. Hope to visit his restaurant one day. Arigato Gozaimasu! 🌅🎍

[@DebbaTV]

Mesmerizing, fascinating, amazing! This is performance art married to food, fabulous!

[@Chris-el4hd]

This guy is so cool! Definitely would love to meet him and try his food.

[@marketads1]

Incredible. Very few cooking demonstrations make me as hungry as this one. Grilled chicken parts. Yahoo!!!

[@emilplougnakahara387]

Chef Kono what an amazing guy with the most insane Yakitori cooking skills! So much respect for his restaurant and cooking.

[@derrianpablo]

Love Kono wish I can visit his restaurant soon

[@byl15]

Chef Kono is the culmination of many skills. One day I will try this restaurant!

[@katharinavonzitzewitz826]

FANTASTIC! Japanese perfection at it's best,like so often with japanese chefs,artist,handcrafters❤

[@catmushing]

SOLID! Wonderful chef. Knife skills, dancing and amazing technique at the konroe. Will be hitting this place next time I'm in the city.

[@sabinak8182]

Such skill and dedication- really impressive

[@user-to7ce4rt4w]

this guy is so cool so humble so talented such a master!

[@Lifeafterfifty1969]

Simply brilliant ❤

[@SauceOnTheRice]

Just finished watching the episode on the Bon Appetit channel. Super talented! 😍

[@alexalfonso2517]

i love this series so much

[@adiadi9873]

One of most inspiring and amazing videoes ive seen in years :)

[@thfield2417]

Adding a dinner at Kono to my bucket list!

[@Mrsmichelledavis]

omgosh everything looks amazing chef ❤

[@erinpickles]

Anyone else low key crushing? "Which is your favorite dance or being a chef?" "I cannot pick. My brains always on the beat even when cooking."

[@nameless2637]

What a passionate master chef...wow super educational. I'm just shocked the chicken can be so fancy and luxurious 👏! Wish i can try all of your dishes.😊

[@dailyfoods360]

Look so wonderful and delicious 🎉❤❤❤. Thank you for sharing new recipes. ❤❤❤

[@Desire123ification]

Wonderful! ✨💯

[@MrTalictaiedala]

This is gold for people who want to learn food stuff... Re!

[@everythingsunderthesun7337]

Best yakitori chef ever, your my inspiration chef.sensei❤️🙂

[@bxlis]

amazing techniques five star skills food loving Chef

[@christopherhogg3227]

That was crazy awesome! Thanks

[@jakerson181]

Absolutely fascinating.

[@ceysin7895]

Chef.. I loved your presentation. And admired your respect to food. As an usual Japanese way which I admire. Great great. 👍

[@tofusaid]

I loved this guy. Gotta appreciate that passion for chicken!

[@TaylorJohnson1]

Wow! I respect Chef Kono and I respect the flame. On the list. 🥰

[@counterculture10]

Yakitori is phenomenal. This guy is a master.

[@dungokunyet]

this is incredible. Chef Kono is master. LOVE IT

[@sarahgarcia-sedillo8576]

Loved your video, Chef Kono. Would love to eat at your restaurant. Thank you.

[@O039DJ39A]

WOW I want to go here, so fluent and elegant and knowledgable

[@livetoloveandlaughlivefora6800]

Amazing skills definitely love his prepping And I'm definitely love to eat at has restaurant

[@simonkahara4026]

he's such a vibe

[@myownperfectdisaster]

What a guy! Loved it

[@SKMarcusA]

I have been to many Yakitori places in Tokyo and none seems as artistic as this guy's....want to check it out.

[@tigerwuuds5341]

That's absolutely mind bending what you've achieved with a chicken what a class chef 👨‍🍳 👏

[@chefsabbaa7896]

I love my profession. Exquisite talent and skills.

[@TeamPerry5]

This chefs English is amazing! Seriously! Well done my friend!

[@johnt7776]

Wow the kitchen is immaculate. You could eat off the floor..😊

[@soulreaperiix_x8477]

japan has that incredible mentality, like its so common in japan while other places usually only have this level of cleanliness in higher end restaurants but even then not always

[@minkuarc]

Awesome....skills and knowledge...great going...Chef.

[@rockyraccoon6114]

I just love Japanese humble perfection and traditions.

[@davidh9823]

This restaurant has been added to my wish list.

[@danielmorales1981]

This guy is legit 👌🏽💯

[@mmead7904]

I would love to visit this place

[@JoyceEffie-hs1sx]

At the center of your being you have the answer; you know who you are and you know what you want.

[@CavemanSynthesizer]

Jaques Pepin: "here's how you break-down a chicken" Atsushi Kono: "here's how to turn a chicken into 500 distinct cuts of meat."

[@SliceydiceyCookingNicey]

I have watched this video several times..... i am building a grill for hot and fast cookinmg, and Yakitori is one of the things i want to learn. Amazing technique and skill !!!!

[@juanitoolmo2698]

I like him coz I understand what he’s saying he’s smart and fast bravo chef

[@stevenroland147]

Legend!!!

[@fightingwords8955]

Totally COOOOOOOL

[@jas_bataille]

That chicken pâté course should be a Michelin star by itself at least... dude is cooking 16 courses dedicated to the same ingredient?! Holyshit.

[@ceysin7895]

For me. Controlling charcoal grill is one of the highest level of cooking. It is an expertise which most people even don’t recognize. Very very difficult to maintain. 👏🙏

[@chrisherrada666]

what an amazing chef love everything about this inside look. i would love to eat there one day

[@unruly_ronin]

Chef Kono, the Yakitori master. You're in great hands when you go there

[@rich_toad]

Chefs are heroes

[@randygeyer7673]

This guy’s hysterical! :O

[@MaikNL]

Amazing skill

[@Skrafutae]

Fantastic Episode 😋

[@balogunolorunshola3560]

This is incredible

[@mangoose3569]

Cool to see this kind of chef and how they go about their craft

[@knuteeriksen7612]

Fabulous butchery technique!

[@zefanyaandara8194]

The way he butcher the Chicken is so 🔥🔥🔥

[@JordChase999]

Would love to try this someday!

[@jurgenklinsmann77]

amazing chef

[@Jeedehem]

I made myself my own yakitori BBQ, and I couldn’t be prouder or more satisfied with the result …. but I run it with maple charcoal. This chef almost convinced me to order the bichotan charcoal, but I had to realize once more that this is out of my reach. You would not believe how expensive it is to get the stuff in Canada…

[@ot7stan207]

this chef is so fun and takes his craft seriously

[@CarlEuegene]

This was so beautiful!!!!!❤❤❤

[@panda007]

Kano San has grown - a lot more graceful. Well played!

[@pjs9346]

Keep on rocking

[@whiskeyrye22]

I love chicken too! Looks really delicious!!!

[@tonynoti1716]

Chef Kono you inspire me

[@SikfanKitchen]

The master of all yakitori chicken skewers 🔥

[@bpk82]

My brain is always on the beat 🔥

[@chammyy456]

THE BEST YAKITORI CHEF OF OUR GENERATION

[@LDU67]

Amazing!!!!!!

[@user-zk1nr2jz5c]

very interesting thank you

[@user-ok9lb1vt8c]

He does it almost like Brazilian Rodizio with beef. Looks amazing

[@tigrito9764]

love it

[@jmgol1982]

Oh!!! un grand maitre du Akitori ,bravo

[@paulaclivatiprado5271]

amazing!

[@HannahHazlitt]

The tumbleweed refused to tumble but was more than willing to prance.

[@richielew261997]

Love it❤