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    ACRE

    4.4 (216 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Chicken nanban
    Peggy C.

    Ever since I tried homecooked chicken nanban in Japan, I've been eager to find places in the city that serve it. ACRE's version is quite good, and I appreciate the purple rice and salad accompaniments. The space is interesting. The front of the restaurant is basically a home goods/gifts store where you can order your food. After you order and pay, you can sit in the back seating area, where you pick up your food at a counter when your buzzer beeps. So it's not a full-service restaurant, but more of a pretentious cafeteria, lol. It felt a bit wasteful to be eating in and to use disposable trays and chopsticks. It's a good option if you're looking for a casual but homey place to eat a balanced meal. No tap water offered, so be prepared to pay for a drink or to bring your own.

    Angelina C.

    Such an adorable spot! Would def be a good area to study. So many cute little trinkets at the front where you order as well. Their hochija and matcha are so yummy. salmon bento: 4.5/5 cooked rly well, wish I could taste some more of the miso marinade pork katsu: 3/5 kinda dry and sauce didn't hit as hard for me Nanban: 5/5 I rly loved the chicken karaage and chicken nanban bento!! just so perfectly crispy with addicting sauces Matcha croissant: 3.5/5 yummmmy!! wish they could heat it up slightly

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    Sophia W.

    I love that Acre is a restaurant, cafe, and shop, all in one! Their bento lunch sets are amazing - I tried salmon saikyo-miso and loved all the sides. The salmon was so fresh and tender. Their mango matcha is really refreshing! I am definitely coming back to try more of their menu. They have a bit of outdoor seating in the front, as well as a larger outdoor area in the back. The interior also has a large seating area. The front is the cafe and where small household items are sold. The staff are all so friendly.

    Matcha Loaf
    Mosa H.

    OMG I've been dreaming of this matcha loaf since I got it. It's so strongly of matcha, just the right amount of bitter, and super moist. The hot hojicha latte is also delicious. Really cute modern Japanese interior and a back cafe with seating. I'll have to come back for the bentos.

    Grilled Salmon Saikyo-Miso /GF Chicken Karaage Bento Box /GFChicken
    Michelle Z.

    Came here on a Friday afternoon after a long day out in the sun. My friend got the fried chicken karaage bento, and I got the salmon bento. They were $25 and $26, respectively. This is a very simple meal, and everything is lightly seasoned. The karaage was crispy with a slightly tangy sauce. The salmon was pretty thin and mostly seasoned with just salt. If I'm ever in the area and trying to eat something healthy, I would come back again! I wish the salmon was a bit saltier and less oily, but it was a good meal nonetheless.

    Alissa S.

    I love this place! I've been several times and never have any complaints. I'm always searching for authentic Japanese food, having grown up in Japan. They've got great pastries, drinks, and little trinkets in the front. You get a buzzer and can seat yourself in the back - there's indoor seats and outdoor / shed seating. Recently I've gotten the chicken nanban and the egg salad sandwich and they were both very satisfying. Service was great and the ambiance was nice. Love how the owner is actually Japanese too!

    Erin C.

    Loved the fun summer-y drink options! Had to indulge in the iced matcha mango latte and the chicken karaage bento box for sustenance. Both were delicious and enjoyed in the back garden with a lush view of the plant life and brick walls. It's a self-service place where you get a buzzer and pickup your tray when it's ready. You also can throw away your trash and place the tray in the designated area. It was quite busy as the line went out the door on a Saturday afternoon. However, there were seats inside and out so most people were to-gos.

    Lydia Y.

    When you're in a low appetite mood, a Japanese bento is the right fix ‍ Balanced, not too heavy, and a nice variety of eats. Acre does it so well, serving satisfying meals in a super welcoming, cozy space. Lots of natural light, with both indoor and outdoor seating, and that effortless Brooklyn charm They also sell rly cute home goods too. For the bentos, the sides are all the same with well seasoned protein, rice, salad, pickled radish, and charred brussel sprouts! You'll find me here as soon as the weather warms up. salmon saikyo-miso bento box $24* chicken nanban bento box $23* 입맛없을땐 요런 도시락이 답!! 라이트해서 부담이 덜 되고 반찬도 다양한게 질리지 않고 먹을수 있어서 좋다. Acre가 이걸 참 잘하는데 맛도 좋고 먹을수 있는 공간도 넓어서 편하다. 실내외 자리 둘다 있어서 굳 벤토는 메인만 바뀌고 나머지 구성은 같음!

    karaage bento box
    Morlene C.

    ACRE sits among the great businesses in Greenpoint's Little Japan neighborhood, appealing to those looking for home decor or a meal. When you step in you'll find yourself in their retail store, with shelves of ceramic bowls, plates, wooden utensils, kind of like a fancier Muji. They also have bottles of sake and some kitchen supplies like sauces for sale. Make your way to the back for their restaurant, and you'll see a generous amount of seating, probably enough for like 40 people or so. There's even a backyard with tables and chairs, a dining area that looks just as large as the one inside, though it was too cold for me to hang out back there. Inside, it's reminiscent of a nice cafeteria, and there's no table service, so I found the $25+ price tag for the lunch sets a bit high. The karaage set came with purple rice and a salad and was pretty tasty, as was the hojicha latte I got to wash it all down with. As charming as the place was, I don't think I'm running back. The portions were too small, but that might be my American appetite talking.

    Chabely I.

    The food and the vibes are elite. The lines are long, but there are places to sit. They even have an outside portion in the back where you can sit and relax. The food portions are small but very filling. The karaage bento box is worth it as well as the chicken nan ban bento box. Their drinks and dessert are tasty as well.

    Ham and Cheese Croissant
    Joely T.

    I stumbled in here because Radio Bakery had a long line and boy was I THANKFUL for that... The matcha was so incredibly good that it didn't require any sweetener. The pastry was incredibly moist and tasty. And the ambience of the gift shop area was to die for!! It was literally so good here that I ran back the next day for a matcha... I'd love to get lunch here soon.

    Jennifer N.

    This is a cute spot! Whether you're looking for a cafe, lunch or gift shop, Acre has it all. I got the matcha mango and ham n cheese croissant.

    Chicken Karaage Sandwich
    Jina P.

    There was a bit of a line in the front section to order your food on a Sunday afternoon. Once you order though, you can seat yourself in the dining section and pick up your food when your buzzer rings. I got a chicken karage sandwich and it was really good. The karage was super crispy and the mayo sauce was quite flavorful - I maybe would've preferred slightly less sauce but it wasn't necessarily overwhelming. I also liked the brioche bun it came with. My one complaint with ACRE is that the portions are on the smaller side while the prices are somewhat high.

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    4 years ago

    Their lattes are always perfect, they get the milk just right so it feels extra thick without veering into frothy territory.

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    5 years ago

    This place is rock solid. Pistachio matcha lattes and the chicken or pork dishes always hit.

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    3 years ago

    Phenomenal space, love the egg salad sandwich and their take on miso soup. Also get the Yuzu mocktail, you won't be dissapointed.

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    3 years ago

    Cute restaurant in Greenpoint. They have tasty bento boxes. Casual atmosphere but lots of sunlight!

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    4 years ago

    Their katsu is fucking garbage.... I've had better store bought frozen katsu. The breading is shit and it was dry.

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    4 years ago

    Amazing fresh pastries and one of the best coffees in the neighborhood!! Plus delicious bento boxes for lunch. Love this place

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