Lovely eclectic and warm atmosphere with great service. Creative and delicious food choices

Amazing, very unique restaurant experience. Left a long lasting impression, from the space, to the food and wine/non-alcoholic pairings, to the most gracious hosts. It's a very small and intimate space, when we visited we were two of six diners, so very very personal. The restaurant is run by the husband-wife owners who are the sole employees. The food is very interesting - lots of ingredients I had not had before, very memorable presentations, great stories behind the sourcing of everything - it was as much as gastronomic experience as a learning one. And of course the whole menu was delicious as well, and given how regularly it changes due to the sourcing of whatever is around/available/in season, I can't wait to return. The meal was just under 3 hours or so, but we ended up staying and chatting for another couple past that - the nicest couple ever. Thank you Fjolla and Junayd, this was such a memorable and fun night. read more

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Allow your mind to drift away to a world of phantasm on a plate. A lucid tea party dream where you and Alice are the guests. But there isn't a bunny with a stop watch or a psychedelic kitty. Instead you're in the middle of a wooden structure, in Brooklyn. All this time I thought the hype was farm to table but in this Prospect Lefferts lair, it's wild to table. Edible flowers that create a numbing tingle on your tongue and change the taste of water. Multi-Course delicacies plucked from mother earth, gifted to us by the seasons, sustainable and attainable. This is Honey Badger Bk. There were about 13 small courses with an option of a cocktail and/or floral arrangement add-on. This would probably peak the interest of those celebrating a special occasion or anniversary. Me and my gal pal opted for just the food, though the owner was kind enough to indulge us with a complimentary cocktail. It was hibiscus and it was magical. But back to the food. I am a seafood lover and there were multiple seafood indulgences in different forms. Urchin, scallop, caviar, mussels, oyster and lobster. This was a special solstice menu unlike the others of their past, so get it while it's hot. You won't have a chance when things are out of season. I think the photos would do more justice than a detailed description. I've always wanted to do a chef table Michelin star experience. I want to fill my life with experiences and memories because the wallet don't pass the pearly gates nor the Hot ones. lol This was a dream and it was even sweeter with it's location in the heart of Brooklyn, in the heart of my neighborhood. It's family operated. It's Black owned and he was wonderful. Such a kind person and knowledgeable about everything. The music was eclectic, the outdoor cabins were comfortable and raw. The food was amazing, creative, and conversation-provoking. If you've watched chef's table ya know whatta mean. This was on the pricey side of an impromptu dinner so consider it an experience with food. It was about $250 bucks without the cocktails or flowers. You book online in advance because there is limited seating and limited days for this dinner. Tip and tax are included in the cost you pay upfront but you can still add the cocktail option at the venue. Pull up. Check it out. Support your neighbors. Have a fancy dinner. *Having an issue on Yelp uploading photos so tons of food photos to come soon* read more

Honey Badger - New American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Very poor service and staff attitudes. Wish we had done some research and read more reviews before wasting our Saturday night. Expect a 5 course tasting menu to take more than 3 hours, dishes are small and flavors are hit and miss. They leave you at the table waiting 30 minutes after you've finished before bringing the next course or even clearing the dishes. In theory the dishes are creative on paper but the majority were executed very poorly, however service is SO SLOW that you will eat them while complaining about how disappointing it tastes because you will be starving by this point. This place is like a product from kickstarter that excites you with all the hype, then arrives in an untimely fashion and upon arrival it is below mediocre... but you've agreed to pay so what can you do... you have invested and it is too late to send it back And staff is completely unapologetic. When we complained instead of apologizing they made excuses, it was apparent that people often leave here disappointed and they are used to this/could care less. 18 minutes after we left we saw that they had canceled our open table reservation after we paid and ate our meal, this meant we could not leave a review on open table. This is very pathetic, petty and unprofessional. It's obvious that they are used to disappointing customers and instead of trying to make the restaurant better they try to cover it up. My lady is convinced that many of the positive reviews which we had read before going were fake. If you dig through the glowing ones they're so many negative ones which echoed our experience... wish we had seen these before going. This place is a joke. I was most cheesed off about wasting our Saturday night and anniversary. My lady also pointed out that we wasted $200 when going to any restaurant on the block for under $30 would've been both a more tasty and relaxing experience. read more

When you walk in, you're greeted by high ceilings and a ski lodge type interior. Fjolla seated us at our table and took our drink orders. They have interesting drinks they infuse themselves and have several non-alcoholic options. We were the first to arrive and I believe they only seat two tables at a time currently. Once the other table was settled our meals began. We started with the amuse of some tingling herb, cheese made of acorn and what looked like a pine cone covered in honey. Fjolla explained how we should eat it and let the herb sit on our tongue for about 30 seconds. Interesting and unique combination of flavors. Then we had cauliflower mushroom which was crunchy, savory and delicious. Each dish was plated delicately and came out relatively quickly. The stand out dishes for me were (1) whelk with a miso sauce, (2) smoked trout with crab and tempura/tenkasu (3) bone marrow ice cream and local honey. Overall service was fantastic and it was interesting to hear how they forage for their own ingredients. Also it was heartwarming to hear how they fed their elderly neighbors during the pandemic. I came hoping for a unique food experience and got that plus so much more. Come for the innovative food but leave feeling connected. read more

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It wasn't looking like a great Christmas. Unable to visit my family for the first time in my life and in a city I've only called home for two years, things seemed foreign despite their familiarity. Presents didn't arrive on time. Zoom didn't replace family time. It was a bleak end to a bleak year. Then, on the 26th, I had the opportunity to take solace at Honey Badger. My partner and I were warmly ushered into a cabinesque structure lining the street in front of their establishment. On a silk curtain strung across the restaurant's windows played classic movies featuring New York skylines not seen since our grandparent's generation. Our feet and cabin were warmed quickly by the provided heaters. No sooner had we sat down when our waiter, who also happened to own the restaurant along with his amazing partner and their daughter, brought us a pallet cleanser that was aptly described as wild; the spilanthes plant. Used by Native Americans to cure toothaches, the plant has a mild anesthetic effect, almost like a tingle on your tongue. The curiosity of this plant was a foreshadowing of the delights to follow. Each course we had built upon the last. Inside our well-built yet makeshift abode, we dined on roast duck, oysters, fish baked in coconuts, and chestnut soup. I'm a simple guy. A home cook meal is almost always preferred to a fine dining establishment. And yet the meal spoke to me in a way I've never experienced. Perhaps it is because I'm an aspiring outdoorsman (and because Honey Badger sources everything from local foragers and farms). Perhaps it's because it's Christmas. Whatever the reason, somehow, sitting in that tiny little cabin with my gorgeous girlfriend, having carefully constructed course after course described in elegant details made this stranger in a strange land feel like he was home, if only for a meal. read more

Honey Badger - New American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Excellent meal--very unusual. The staff was very friendly and we were well taken care of. All or almost all of their food is foraged or sourced locally and they do a lot of fermenting on their own. Many unusual tastes I hadn't experienced before from the tasting menu: chestnut purée, algae aioli, pheasant mousse, toothache plant, baby stinging nettles, and water buffalo cream. I enjoyed every dish. We also got the drink pairings and they were an adventure as well. The wines were not that great in my opinion but I know nothing about wine so don't trust me. The cocktails were fabulous. What a delicious experience! Loved it. Note: their menu changes from day to day depending on what is brought in. We were in one of the outside cabins during Covid times and felt very safe. read more

Honey Badger - Trout tartare with algae aioli and daikon radish and more things I can't remember. - New American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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1. We went for Valentine's Day. After booking about a month in advance, they sent out a short notice less than a week in advance of a much higher cost for Valentine's... which was rather rude since it didn't leave much time to change any plans and most restaurants were fully booked. We were also asked for our names for personalized menus that were never seen from the time we entered the building to the time we left. 2. The health inspector did interrupt their night which was the excuse for everything, and I understand that it was the worst time for that to happen, but everything was late. Our sitting at 8 ended up being around 4 hours, and food courses had wayyy too much time in between them. 3. The food... Lacking, there was much to be desired. It was all plated in a very messy unpolished way. You could tell they used expensive well sourced ingredients, uni, sea snail caviar, sea truffle, and they were also passionate about them, but the dishes were small, not well balanced, and honestly I left after a four hour sitting and not one dish I would ever order again. Not one. Nothing on the menu could be described as delicious, and I'm a very adventurous eater. We left hungry. We even made plans to get burgers post sitting. Even the tables next to us struck up a conversation about what they were going to eat after (pizza was on the menu for the table next to us and then left over chicken for the couple next to them) It was a disaster. Conclusion, all in all, unique concept. Great ingredients. Passionate people. I wanted to like this so much... but, it really ruined the night for us. Terrible execution. Wouldn't recommend to anyone. read more

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I keep forgetting to write a review for this place, but it's been three years since I had dinner at Honey Badger and I still reminisce about that meal more than any other I've eaten in my life. A truly magical dining experience. read more

Despite some of the reviews on here I decided to give this place a try. I thought it was funny that a lot of ppl were complaining about how slow service was because this happened to me once in Italy (the restaurant literally had a huge sign that I missed saying "slow food ) So what I'm going to say is this - go here if you want an adventure with someone that you enjoy talking to. The food is very slow, very good, and yes expensive. So if you're starving to death don't go here lol. The whole idea of the place is to send you on a trip with your taste buds. It's supposed to make you experience food in a very different way. Also the staff and ambiance is great. Go with an open mind and be prepared for the amazing journey ! P.s. I did the taste menu and brought a bottle of my own wine (worth the cork fee ) read more

This was hands-down one of the best dining experiences that I've had in my life. The hospitality, presentation, flavors, and ambiance are unmatched. The husband and wife cook and present every dish themselves along with the help of one amazing employee. The food is rich in flavor given that their hunters and foragers bring everything from the wild. Their menu is crafted on a daily basis depending on what gets dropped off so I'll be returning soon and seeing what else they put together read more

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Amidst the backdrop of Hurricane Henri, our group of five were blown away, not by the wind and rain, but by the incredible experience we had at Honey Badger (HB). We had our own quaint outdoor chalet complete with music, fan, air purifier, plexiglass windows and tree branches weaved into the ceiling that miraculously kept us dry despite the record breaking deluge outside our little sanctuary. I arrived without reading reviews or descriptions of the cuisine. I was only told Brooklyn and "wild-to-table" so I was intrigued, yet a bit wary. If your expectations are set for large portions or a formal Michelin-star experience, then HB may not be your jam. I've enjoyed many meals at those restaurants, but they are like the symphony of fine dining, whereas HB has the flare and improvisation of a jazz performance - both are amazing in their own way. Husband and wife team Junayd Juman and Fjolla Sheholli immediately set the tone with their warmth, enthusiasm, knowledge and what they described as a palate "opener." The spilanthes flower bud had us all wondering what could possibly come next as our salivary glands kicked into overdrive. The sensation was so novel that I delayed eating the other parts of the amuse-bouche to let the party in my mouth continue for a few minutes longer. We were delighted by what seemed like a torrent of a dozen different courses that included Montauk oysters underneath a glass dome filled with juniper smoke that filled our cabin with a lovely aroma when unveiled. We also had acorn cheese with wild berries, cucumbers and olive oil made by Fjolla's family, seaweed taco, scallop carpaccio underneath squash blossom, truffle with mushroom, squid, sea bass, egg from traveling chickens and many other unique and wild ingredients combined in a bold, yet delightful way. The pace was never too slow and at times, it was the opposite as several courses were presented in unison. My description doesn't do the cuisine justice as my mind was racing to keep up with the flurry of new items we were introduced to. Even with a menu, it would be impossible for me to fully appreciate the thought and creativity weaved into every dish. HB has built a loyal network of local foragers and fisherman who drop off their discoveries to create daily surprises that are then deftly prepared at HB. This is where Fjolla's childhood in Kosovo, Junayd's Trinidadian heritage, their exposure to Italian, French and Asian cuisine, their expanding knowledge of techniques and recipes forgotten or lost over the generations are all combined with wild ingredients, some of which are preserved and stored at HB, to create a truly inspired and memorable dining experience. We were in awe the entire meal, and eagerly awaited each course. Drink pairings were interspersed, and also had unique backstories - fermented drinks made at the restaurant inspired by Native American traditions, tiny strawberries the size of blueberries used in a cocktail, biodynamic white wine, and touching personal stories about the winemakers. Somehow Fjolla & Junayd found plenty of time to talk with us despite being a team of 3!?! at the restaurant. I can't forget their daughter Nina who played DJ for the night. They regaled us with their love of the virtues and health benefits of wild ingredients, as well their efforts to support their local Brooklyn community. As if the tireless work foraging, operating the restaurant and raising their daughter aren't enough, their hearts still have compassion to rally neighbors and farmers to prepare meals for 60+ elderly members of the community that were literally starving at the depths of the pandemic. I believe HB also opens its space during the day to local vendors to sell their goods. What an incredible team who are innovating, and yet humble as they are constantly learning about the infinite treasures nature offers. They also maintain a boundless optimism and energy despite the pandemic headwinds that no doubt have impacted them as well, but they somehow turn it all into a positive. If it hasn't happened already, it's only a matter of time before New Yorkers, and people in the US and abroad, are clamoring to experience the magic and movement Fjolla and Junayd are creating at Honey Badger that leaves a positive impression that lasts far beyond the few hours spent at the restaurant. Everything about HB is special. I can't wait to return to support this under the radar gem. As if on cue at the end of our experience, two mushrooms opened up just outside our parklet, although I'm not sure they were the edible type ; ) Oh, the wonders of nature! read more

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- Great food - Everything is delicious - great service, with explanation of dishes - BYOW for a $30 fee - dinner tasting menu does last 3hours - very fun and great date idea - it s a fun friend hangout too - food is nothing like you never had - dinner is on the expensive side - dinner is satiating - brunch is more manageable price wise - brunch was not as satiating - I was not the biggest fan of smorgasbord style brunch, but hey, that's what they do read more

Update 7/31: We went back to try their summer menu, and the meal was just as good! While the outdoor private cabins had heaters in the winter/spring, now they had fans and were pretty cool. We were even able to bring along a sleeping baby in his stroller, which cannot be said for really any other tasting menus in the city. I had the nonalcoholic beverage pairing, and I liked every one of the 4 drinks served, especially a fermented tea that I'm planning to buy more of today. The service was great, and they whisked out the elaborately plated dishes at an appropriate pace. One fun dish included lobster poached in venison fat served in a tasty yeast emulsion. I really hope more people discover this cool little restaurant in Brooklyn! April: We ate in one of the little cabins, and the whole experience was delightful. The family who owns and operates Honey Badger is super nice. Our tasting menu dinner was portioned well and very interesting, reminding us of tasting menus at Atera and the like but for less money. Think very high production values with fun utensils, plates/bowls, and glassware; creative dishes with unique, often local/foraged ingredients (one memorable dish included a spilanthes flower that has a surprising effect on your tastebuds); and awesome, high-touch service. I was pregnant when we visited, and they were very accommodating of my dietary requirements. Can't wait to go back! read more

A hidden gem is Brooklyn that everyone should experience! I can't wait to return!!! The displays are very extravagant avant-garde! The service was great! I highly recommend sitting in one of their cozy tree houses! ENJOY!! read more

Honey Badger - Seafood avant-garde!!! - New American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

It was perfect. Everything I wanted. Not only delicious but an incredibly exciting adventure. So beautiful & creative. That it is in Flatbush (just a short walk from my home) made it all the more surprising & delightful. The pace of the courses was perfect and the couple running this restaurant are so genuinely sweet. The non-alcoholic drink pairing was the best I've had. This is such an admirable & impressive artistic undertaking. Thank you Junayd & Fjolla! read more

My boyfriend stumbled upon Honey Badger because it happened to be near Kings Theater. Thought we'd get a bite before our concert. All I can say is WHAT A GEM. It's the cutest, minimalistic restaurant, with serene woodland decor. The drink menu is small but that's all you need. I had a sav blanc, he had a raki: you know, that super strong booze they make in the Balkans. Everything here is made from foraged products. A co-owner was our server: he was beyond cool, super informative, and made us feel like we were clued in on all the secrets of the restaurant. It was a dining experience. Tasting menus are the only offering, so be ready. We got the shortened version of the menu: 3 dishes for $54. It included an app, entree and dessert. Everything was made with love. Sounds trite but it's true. The chef/co-owner is from Kosovo, and everything that came out felt like it came from her kitchen, but at the same time from the bowels of an ultra high end, fine dining kitchen on the Lower East Side. The food was beautiful, experiential (at one point we were asked to eat a plant that made our mouths vibrate), and delicious. read more

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Literally one of the best dinners I've had in my entire life. Honey Badger is an entire experience and everything is honestly impeccable. The decor is warm, inviting, and makes you feel like you're eating at someone's amazing home. We had the pleasure of being taken care of by Fjolla and Junayd, and they are so kind and welcoming. They start the meal by asking if you have any dietary restrictions or dislikes, which I really appreciate. The food: just insane. We chose to do omakase and the wine pairing. I'm telling you, every single thing they brought out was amazing. Have you ever had moose heart? Well now I have, and I'd do it again over and over if it tasted the way this one did. Ingredients are all locally sourced, primarily from the northeast. They tell you about everything you're eating and where it came from. Each dish is unique and well thought out, not only the dish itself, but also the presentation. I don't even want to say everything we had because I feel like I'd ruin your experience even though I know they constantly change their menu, just can't risk me being the reason you've got certain expectations or don't enjoy the excitement of the surprise. Just go, don't think twice, do it. read more

This is probably the first fine restaurant in this neighborhood. Very relaxed, atmosphere, and the interior somewhat reminded me of ABC carpet. Open kitchen and friendly staff. Food is visually very beautiful and fresh. Chef changes menu every other week or so, depending on what They get in local market. All seasonal ingredients. Taste delicate. If you care more of fine taste rather than portion, this great place to be. I would love to try their brunch! read more

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Honey Badger was truly one of the best meals I've ever eaten. The many courses served were all delicious and unique in their own way. Somehow, they managed to fill me up as soon as I finished the last course! I felt completely satiated and GOOD! My favorite meal by far was the scallop (see below) It was deliciously creamy, rich, and flavorful. Everything felt fresh and well thought out. The wait staff and the chefs truly care about their jobs, that was obvious. So much care was put into each course. I would highly recommend that everyone who can afford this place should try it out. Not only was the food delectable, but the ambiance was amazing. It felt cozy and warm, had an amazing smell inside, and everything just felt good. If you haven't been to Honey Badger yet, you must go. And tip the waitstaff generously! They really know their stuff . read more

Ok listen I'm all about experimental innovative food but Honey Badger missed the mark for me. I had the tasting menu ($74) which consisted of the following: 0. "Palate Opener" - a trio of a spicy flavorful flower, buffalo milk with water pepper sauce and honey-covered twigs. Great starter and really got my expectations up. 1. Oyster soup - creamy soup with bits of oysters (at least that's what it tasted like). Oysters were hard to chew and broth was too salty. 2. Smoked eel with venison broth and greens - great smoked flavor on the fish. A bit salty and a pretty small portion. 3. Goldenberry (?) salad - this was my favorite. And that tells you something when the salad is your favorite part of a $74 tasting menu. The salad had toasted pepitas and greens with vinegary dressing all of which was perfectly balanced. Great dish overall. 4. Pasta - hey, I'm sure it was made with local ingredients and some fancy yolk but it was just pasta with lots of parmesan and oil and some pesto sauce. Very oily. 5. Magnolia dessert - it was some version of a magnolia flavored marmalade. Good flavors overall. Did you note that I didn't mention almost any proteins? Well, that's because there almost weren't any. People who got the $120 Omakase menu seemed to have gotten some oysters, a small portion of duck, grasshopper and snails in addition to what we got but they didn't seem too excited about any of their dishes either. Overall, I appreciate the ambiance and the hyperlocal DIY concept of this restaurant but unfortunately, I did not think it was a good value. Especially considering I left pretty hungry with very few proteins on the menu. read more

Great little hole in the wall! I love the vibe and the owners are sweet and personable; you can tell they put a lot of love into their food and their restaurant. My boyfriend and I went there for dinner and it was AMAZING! We tried several different dishes and we loved all of them! Some of my favorites were the baby brussel sprouts, the mushroom dish, and the pasta. The dessert was also great! We had a blackberry gel, kind of like a sorbet, as a palate cleanser. And for the main dessert we had ice cream topped with lava sugar and this amazingly sweet pastry. It's too expensive for me to go regularly, but if I could afford it I'd be here every weekend! Can't wait to try their brunch menu! read more

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UPDATE: This is by far my favorite restaurant in the neighborhood, and one of my favorite restaurants in NYC. There is simply no other restaurant like it! The food is incredibly creative. Fjolla and Junayd are so passionate about creating exquisite and unique food. It isn't publicized but they actually have their own foragers and hunters that bring them the quality foods they use. The menu changes all the time and they always make sure to adapt to any specific dietary need (vegetarian, vegan, etc). It is great to be able to know you are eating food and meat that is humane and made with care. I really recommend ANY food lover try this place! FIRST REVIEW: Exquisite food and very nice servers. Definitely small portions, but everything is delicious! Also great music! read more

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They say "honey badger don't care," (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v3WjnLn9p3U) but this Honey Badger does! The love that goes into what this restaurant does is palpable. The menu changes daily depending on what the team of foragers, hunters, and farmers comes up with. So it makes sense that sometimes the experience might be better than other times. We had the tasting menu for my birthday. Every course was an interesting experience, in some cases like nothing I've ever tasted before, and that was great. It's definitely for the more adventurous diner. We enjoyed the food very much. I had the drink pairings, and the drinks were good, though the pairings were hit or miss. My last drink was a black walnut liquor that was house-made and tasted like a cream sherry, but better. It was amazing. It's pricey, and for me it's a restaurant for special occasions that you want to be really unusual and memorable. We also found the owners to be delightful and loved learning about where the ingredients came from. It was a lovely and special evening. read more

I'm not gifted enough with words to describe the magic of what happens with food here, the feel of the space, or the genuine hospitality. It's like two of your best foodie friends are experimenting and letting you in on their culinary adventures. The chef's/owners put a lot of thought, and love into each dish, and will explain to you the unique properties of each unheard of ingredient not with pretentiousness, but with giddy reverence for what they bring to the table. If I listed dishes here I think I wouldn't do justice as I've forgotten half of the ingredients due to my crap memory, so you should just check out a photo of the menu, which changes. 4 out of 5 dishes were phenomenal regardless of if sea-centric, land-centric, or veggie-centric, and 1 out of 5 appreciated anyways for the notes or theme it was exploring (maybe a dash less lava salt on the scallops kind of thing as an example of only critique), and I expect to go back and find something new to check out so whatevs. They are also looking to do even more -- adding on the space next door to grown some of their own produce on the rooftop, make bread, etc. My wife and I are foodies and are pretty weary of unwarranted praise for local BK spots not approaching quality of counterparts in bigger food havens in the city. This place is worthy is a destination worthy of travel by those outside the neighborhood. I just hope I'll still be able to eat here easily next year... read more

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Oh man, this place. I booked a sort of last minute reservation for my 2nd anniversary because me and my husband totalllllly forgot (honeymoon phase has clearly passed). I hadn't read any reviews or looked at any information before I booked (who am I??) so when I saw mixed reviews, I got nervous. Anyway, the day came and we entered the space as the only patrons (this did not help my aforementioned anxiety). The space is small and doesn't have an actual kitchen - just a bar area with a makeshift kitchen (anxiety levels literally through the roof). We were seated and not given menus. We had pre-paid for the tasting, so I guess we didn't need them. . . but this is literally my millionth tasting and I've always received some sort of menu detailing what is to come (so, you know, breathing into a paper bag at this point). Anyway, shortly after, the surprises started coming. Each dish was presented beautifully, both in plating and story. The restaurant is ran by a couple and they are so involved in each dish. Some of the beverage pairings had even been foraged and fermented by them! Several reviews complained about the length of the meal and the size of the courses, but honestly, that comes with the territory. If you want a quick in and out with big portions, a multi-course tasting isn't for you. Our dinner lasted about 3 hours, which is fairly normal. We left full, but not stuffed, which should be the goal. I've never been more interested/intrigued/curious about a restaurant I've already dined in and I can't wait to go back in a new season to see what they've come up with. read more

I had dinner here on a Saturday with a friend and had a wonderful experience. The food was amazing, their COVID set up outside is comfortable, clean, and super cozy. And the folks who own/ work there were really nice and shared lots of information about the food we were eating. My friend eats meat but I'm a vegetarian - the food that they included for both of us was absolutely spectacular. I highly recommend trying it out, you'll no doubt love it! read more

Honey Badger - The newly set up eating area. Super cozy and warm. - New American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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It's the best off the best Fiola and junaid are the greatest people I ever meet in my life The food was something out off this wold And the experience was wonderful read more

Wow, what an amazing meal! Super attentive service, amazing descriptions of the locally sourced ingredient (made us appreciate each element so much more), and terrific flavor profiles. Everything was perfect. We felt transported far away from a city while sitting on a city sidewalk (thanks COVID for normalizing outdoor experiences). We just left the restaurant and great company at Honey Badger and have already made our next reservation. Cannot wait!!! read more

Honey Badger is amazing! It just might be the most innovative and unique restaurant in NYC today. The couple that run it (Junayd and Fjolla) are the most committed passionate people you'll ever meet. They built the place from scratch, source all their ingredients from a network of hunters and foragers, and prepare unique dishes that change from night to night. Honey Badger is a secret gem, and I worry that one day word will get out. If the NY Times ever reviewed this place, I might have a problem getting a reservation. As it stands now, it's still our "little secret". Go there, while you can, and order the tasting menu. Give yourself a couple of hours to enjoy the most delicious, creative food you might ever experience in your lifetime. It's that good; trust me! read more

Loved this place! Interesting and delicious food that you could never recreate at home. Definitely worth the visit. Place felt extremely COVID-safe with private heated chalets. Service was incredible. 10/10 read more

Cannot say enough good things about this husband-wife restaurant. I came here with my husband for my birthday, the space is small and intimate, more of a family style than your super high-end tasting menu place. Our menu included ginkgo berries, algae powder, venison heart and a lot of ingredients I've never heard before. I highly recommend for anyone that's open minded and experimental. The presentation is also beautiful! I can't understand how the two of them can churn out delicate and well-thought out dishes like these. read more

Really artistry of Exotic foods! Every dish came with special ingredients. Bison/buffalo/bear (spicy bear sausage) wild vegetations for salad. Cotten candy looking topping on what tasted like apple pie (not sure what it is but get looking and tasting) read more

A friend and I did the tasting menu on a lazy Sunday, brought our own bottle of wine and had such a fun time. The presentation of each dish was fascinating, and our server was patient enough to explain everything to me when I had about a dozen questions on each course. Scallops, duck, smoked fish, pasta, mushroom soup, squash, heirloom radishes, ginko beans (curious little smokey things you had to crack open with a wooden mallet) - anytime you get to use a hammer while eating is a good time - But the wildest (and my favorite) was a glass chalice covered by the shell of an ostrich egg that had a small hole drilled into it for smoke to rise as the dish was placed in front of us with, and underneath was a halved quail egg swimming in a cute little pool of bright orange roe that was placed next to a charred sprig of still smoking herb. The entire sensory experience (sight, smell, taste, texture) of that dish was really unlike anything I've experienced before. If you're explorative, if you if you like to have fun while you eat, if you want to try something new and especially if you're like me and just passing through Brooklyn, definitely put this on your list. I'm excited to see how the menu changes when I'm passing through again this summer. read more

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Fantastic food with people who are extremely passionate about their cuisine. It was cool to hear about all these different fruits, berries, and greens that are actually native to North America (paw-paw anyone?), and to taste some really unique things like the homemade organic apricot brandy :) I'm only knocking a star off because I think the business would benefit from either more staff or just a more efficient management of the roles. The waitstaff and foragers and chefs are all the same people, and while I appreciate their hard work and effort, it translated into a 3 hour long omakase that left me almost asleep at my table (8:30 - 11:30PM). read more

This very small place only has a few tables, maybe four. The seats are low and uncomfortable and not in good proportion to the table height. It would be okay if you are sitting for an hour, but you will sit for a very long time. Many hours, because it is very slow. They need better seating. It is very uncomfortable. The very small plates of food taste very good, a few were outstanding, five stars, and the ingredients are unusual. Everything we tasted was great except the steak, which was overdone. But it took forever, sometimes 40 minutes before anything appeared, sometimes two things on top of each other, even with only about six people eating in the whole place. Based on how uncomfortable we were sitting on those low lumpy seats and the extremely long night with erratic service I would not go back. Take your own booze, they do not have a license. Take cash, they do not do cards. The local ATM is rough. It needs work to come up to professional standards. read more

- CASH-ONLY, SCAM OF A PLACE - dinner of 4, two bottles of wine, each bottle up-charged by 50+ dollars; we should have known better - infatuation is right, place and food were more like an art project than a serious restaurant with a serious tasting menu - courses were less creative and more improvised, and less than pleasant tasting - wait IS ridiculous; don't do the tasting menu!! - hate it say it but think Michelin stars do serve their purpose; I'm never having a tasting menu from a place without at least one star (this place felt like a scam compared to places with serious tasting m read more

Unique experience by all means: beautiful exterior & interior, intimate atmosphere, welcoming hosts, top notch music. This place will satisfy your aesthetic as well as gastronomic tastes. Definitely recommend. read more

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Delicious food and extrememly polite servers. However, for the price and the portion size, I expected more from the chef. Nonetheless, still very good!! read more

This unassuming gastropub is a welcome addition to the neighborhood. It isn't somewhere I could go every night, but it is somewhere I will put into the date night rotation for sure. Right now it is still BYOB, which helps cut some of the expense of truly fancy food. The food is excellent and well prepared. I love the owner's warmth and passion for the dishes that were being brought to the table. Think things like soy sauce pearls, szechuan berries - I really loved these little Iron Chef-esque details. The owners are opening a larder next door soon and I am excited for that! Cut your own micro greens? Yay! The dishes are moderately priced but yes, fairly small. The good thing about this is that you will have to order multiple dishes and try a variety of really great food. You will, however, wait for this excellent food. My boyfriend and I went on a Friday evening - there were two other tables in the restaurant (a 3 top and a 2 top). We were literally waiting 25-35 minutes between dishes. We got four things to share and it took us about 2 hours to get to our last plate. This isn't necessarily a bad thing, just be prepared so you don't get hangry. Get in a European mindset, pop a bottle of wine and stare into your beloved's eyes while you wait for a surprisingly delicious plate of radishes. I will be back - I really want to try the tasting menu! read more