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    Bushniwa

    4.2 (325 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated 1 week ago

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    Andrew E.

    The salmon poke bowl I ordered was a great change of pace from the usual serving style. The jazz background provided just the right mood and the restaurant made for an overall great lunch stop

    Dennis S.

    When I go to a restaurant, there are several things I consider. I think about the menu. Will I enjoy the offerings based on descriptions? Do they get good reviews? Is it fresh? Is it clean? Is the cost in line with the selections? Does the ambiance justify a higher cost? How friendly are they, front to back? I traveled to Brooklyn to see my daughter, and since my birthday was last week, she wanted to take me and my gf for dinner. We narrowed it down to sushi, and then two choices. We selected Bushniwa, and I'm glad we did. We started with gyōza, served upside down under a cover of something crispy. I'm not sure what it was, except delicious. The gyōza were perfectly cooked and flavorful. We also got edemame, steamed and fresh. We ordered three rolls, Crazy Tuna, Hot Dragon, and Roll of Kings. I think Roll of Kings was my favorite, but all were good, and the crab was real! The manager and server were very attentive and friendly, and brought a complimentary homemade black sesame ice cream for celebration. We also ordered Mille crepe, a 22 layer Japans sweet potato based dessert. Don't miss it! The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, the food was great, the staff friendly, and the cost reasonable. I'll be back!

    An example of how their rolls arrived. Do not order from here
    K M.

    What a joke. Over priced and brutally made sushi. Ordered $70 worth and they shoved into one tiny box all smashed together. The popcorn shrimp came soggy and flavorless. Called the woman about the poor delivery and she offered 10% on the next order. THERE WON'T BE ONE!

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    Hayward L.

    A friend booked this place for dinner and I thought it would be just another overpriced hipster Japanese spot. After all, it's right in the heart of Bushwick and has that modern design with black walls and hanging plants. Turns out I loved it! We got the sashimi platter to share, it was absolutely delightful - each person got over a dozen pieces of fish and a bowl of rice or salad. Also tried the pork buns and the vegetable gyozas, both of which were very good. Service was great and music wasn't too loud, it was perfect for an intimate dinner. The value for money is solid, the food came pretty quickly, and I will definitely be back!

    Pad Thai for Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve Cheesecake Tempura because my brother Vincent is at your restaurant but historically

    Thanksgiving and Christmas wedding would be ideal so even in Subconscious language I'm going to order from you in the future

    Sarah F.

    Decided to check this place out, when visiting family in nyc, this is one of my brother and his wife's favorite places so I'm glad I got to check in out for myself. The service here is great, so friendly! However not over bearing. Which I love. We had delicious matcha margaritas! One of my new favorite drinks, I also tried the blushing gheshia, which was also tasty. For food we had, edemame, which is one of my favorites, we also had veggie dumplings, and some delicious seasoned shrimp. For my main course I went with sushi since it's my favorite, and it was fresh, delicious and I ate every piece! Loved this experience and would love to get back when I'm in the area!

    Niecee R.

    This is such a little gem in Bushwick!! Food, service and drinks were amazing!!! Can't wait to come back!!

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    Timothy D.

    Absolutely immaculate, the food was so fresh and prepared perfectly. The decor was incredible. The hostess was one of the nicest I've ever had the pleasure of meeting. Easily a top restaurant of my life

    Ordered delivery from here. The food was good, and the presentation was great. There were no utensils and no soy sauce. Given the prices they charge, they should be able to get the details right. Una don (eel bowl): the eel wasn't deboned. The bones were more or less edible but I would still prefer deboned eel.

    Shrimp Tempura Roll and Philadelphia Roll
    Hailey S.

    Su-shi how delicious this sushi looks?? Let me share with you probably my favorite sushi spot in NYC as of now - Bushniwa located in Bushwick, Brooklyn, NY. I love the aesthetic inside and have ordered both dine-in and to-go from here. They have a wide variety of items on the menu, from starters and appetizers, rolls and specialty rolls, sushi and sashimi, to dinner plates, soup, noodles, sweets, and more! Some of my go-to's are the shrimp tempura and Philadelphia rolls. They are mighty in size and taste. Their house salad & dressing and miso soup are tasty too! Service is always attentive and friendly and the prices are affordable and average for a Japanese restaurant. I can't recommend this spot enough!

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    Tinnil S.

    I've been here a few time in the afternoon and I've been able to catch their lunch specials. You def get more for your buck when you get a lunch special but they have similar items on the dinner menu. I've only had the tempura veggies and shrimp with rice as a main. I don't know most of the vegetables they tempura lol but it's good. I don't really like the sauce that comes with it so I usually get a side of eel sauce. It's a nice hidden gem to get some peace and quiet and good food alone. I don't know how busy it is for dinner but I know it's usually only a few people the time I go.

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    This place is a rip off, Grocery market sushi is better. After getting the bill I felt ripped off. Save yourself some money. Skip this one

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    We made a reservation for four on Friday at 7:30 pm and arrived a few minutes early. The restaurant…read moreitself was nice, but it was very empty. One of the main reasons we chose this place was for the live salsa band, but unfortunately they did not show up. The waitress told us they were stuck in New Jersey, which was disappointing since I wanted my brother and his wife to enjoy the music. Another big issue for me was the appetizer menu. Almost everything was seafood. I am allergic to shellfish, so my options were extremely limited--only one or two items I could eat. I really think they should consider adding more non-seafood appetizer options. Lastly, the location is not great; the area feels very deserted. Overall, because of the missing entertainment, limited menu options, and location, I would not return. I do hope they consider making changes to the appetizer menu in the future.

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    Different menus all three times I've returned and Same star rating…read more At this point I am begging my friends NOT to have their birthday dinners here. PLEASE! On a positive note, the shrimp is probably the best menu item. Seasoned well and the sauce is great. I'd pass on the elote. It is crusted with seaweed which is just weird to me ...but if you like that then hey. The chips with the guac was a miss this time. The teriyaki chicken was cool The chicken chili fried rice was undercooked. And once again the branzino was an absolute miss. All around not one single person liked it . As far as the sides the sweet plantains were great . The mashed potatoes were terrible. I had to show the manager . There was nothing smooth and creamy about this. I literally cut it with a knife. She said wow ok I see . And gave us complimentary shrimp because of it. The desserts are a hard pass . Cheesecake and molten lava cake and just nothing special . The cheesecake is grainy . You can feel the sugar in your mouth. And the chocolate molten cake is a microwaved something if you want to call it cake . Our server was very responsive to our requests. I just wouldn't willingly come here again. Gave it the good ole three tries and now I can confidently say I'm good off it . Don't need to come back . I've had enough strobe lights and loud music. Shout out to the dancers tho! Bravo PS. The bar is top tier . If they opened the restaurant only for bar service, then I would certainly come in for that. Shout out to the elite bar tenders.

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