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Loved this place. Small but very spacious. The sushi was amazing. Fresh and the presentation was lovely. The service was also very good. I had a very beautiful as well as friendly server from Indonesia. I unfortunately didn't get her name but she was attentive and a pleasure to talk to while I was enjoying dinner. This establishment is lucky to have her.
They don't take reservations online but we were able to walk in at 8pm for 5 people with no issues. The staff was nice and accommodating. The food was fresh and yummy. We got 3 apps to share, the sashimi platter and 4 rolls which was enough food.
My friend and I have been on a sushi kick lately and since we were in the Williamsburg area, we decided to stop by for a light, quick dinner. It's a nice restaurant with moody lighting, perfect for a date night or a small birthday celebration. Their menu is hosted on an iPad, so you can tap through the different categories and read about each food option. The only thing is that the tablet can get a little glitchy. My friend has a gluten allergy and our server was patient. She took the time to ask the kitchen about whether different ingredients were GF-friendly. The staff also brought over a bottle of gluten-free soy sauce! I ordered a Crunchy Spicy Kani Avocado Roll and two Salmon Nigiri, and the food came pretty quickly. The rolls were tasty but I do think avocado could have been a little more ripe. Also, I didn't think my Crunchy Spicy Kani Avocado Roll was at all spicy. It felt like the kitchen added a little bit of an original twist to the items, for example, lemon zest to the salmon nigiri, which wasn't bad but not necessarily needed if you just want classic, hearty sushi.
This sushi was phenomenal! We sat at the bar so we could see it as it was coming out and just ordered by pointing at the ones we liked. Such a fun experience. Only issue is that pointing at the ones we liked means I don't know what many of them were. My suggestion is to try and snag the bar seats! I know they're right near the front door, but it's so fun to see the food as it's coming out. Definitely worth it.
To be honest, it's closer to a 3.5 stars than 4 but I'm rounding up because the service was very nice and attentive. I went for dinner here with my sister and partner and we ordered a bunch of items and shared. - Mushroom miso soup (5/5): this was the best miso soup I've had. - Brussels sprouts (2.5/5): lacked texture and crunchiness. Was fine but needs improvement. - crispy tuna (3/5): these felt like fried balls of rice more than crispy tuna so I was a bit disappointed since I usually love crispy rice. - Big Mac (4.5/5): this was unique and delicious, the clear winner of all the rolls we ordered. - banana dessert (4.5/5): delicious!! Textures are great. We liked it more than the matcha finger one Overall a nice spot for dinner and we didn't have to wait when we arrived on a Thursday night.
My bff and I were in the area on a rainy day and both craving sushi. We came across this find on yelp because it was very highly rated. It did not disappoint! Possibly the best spicy tuna roll I've ever had. I also recommend their crispy rice spicy tuna app! We also ordered a nigiri entree, all the fish was so fresh and I can't wait to go back. The employees there were very kind and attentive and the aesthetic of the restaurant was very cute. I think It would make for a great date spot! From my pics you can see the cute aesthetic! It's not too far from the metropolitan G/L train!
I had high expectations for IWak, having read many reviews and also having scoured the menu a handful of times. I ordered delivery which may have been my mistake since it's literally less than a five minute walk from where I live. I often just stick to rolls if it's not a sit down or omakase situation because it's just more reliable. I did the spicy salmon, california, and spicy shrimp crunchy something or other. I thought the vinegar rice on the rolls was well done. Something that's usually butchered. The insides of the rolls were what threw me off. None of the spicy stuff was actually spicy :/ It was hard to tell if the fish was fresh or not, but perhaps dining in and trying the nigiri or sashimi would be a better indicator.
I made a reservation through resy and changed it but for some reason it didn't update in their system so it looked like I came an hour "late". The host/waitress gave me a bit of a hard time about that when there was literally only one other couple dining inside, so that felt unnecessary. As I waited for my friend I was asked a few times if I wanted to order something so I ended up ordering us some miso soups which were tasty and had mushroom in them which I've never had before. We tried the crispy rice and got a couple special rolls which were good but nothing out of this world. Honestly wasn't worth the trip to Williamsburg for me. There are plenty of other sushi spots in Brooklyn that will make you feel welcomed when you walk in and serve great food.
I'm embarrassed to admit I've never been much of a sushi person. I tried it once when I was younger and wrote it off as raw fish. But in an attempt to expand my palate, my friend took me here to re-try sushi and sample an assortment of things. Take this review with a grain of salt, as I am a novice sushi eater. But for those venturing into the land of sushi just a little too late into adulthood, Iwak is definitely a perfect place to start. We ordered an assortment of appetizers (gindara, spicy tuna), rolls, and a la carte sushi pieces. My favorites were the gindara, eel, spicy tuna, and spider roll. Will definitely be back to try more and to save room for dessert. Also, shout out to the very kind and friendly staff. They were super helpful with choosing pieces to try and offering recommendations, and they gave us complimentary sake!
A relatively new restaurant along Grand in Brooklyn. Just 5 months old in a growing community. Iwak was a quick walk from hotel indigo and satisfied my urge for Japanese food tonight. When you can eat nigiri without dipping each piece in soy sauce or wasabi, you know it is good. Very fresh pieces of fish. The little touch of adorning the top of each of pice of nigiri made iwak stand out of the ordinary. The grande nigiri comes with a spicy tuna roll that wasn't that spicy. Tasty and not spicy. If you are around here and has the urge like me, give iwak a try. Start with a pot of their bottomless green tea. Nothing special but it comes in a heavy tea pot with a geometric design.
They may be the "New Kids on the Block," but you would never know that given their top notch service, and nearly perfect dishes. My water glass was never empty, which to me, is a basic indicator of the overall service you can expect from a restaurant, and IWak did not disappoint. We tried the Shrimp Shumai and Rock Shrimp for our appetizers. The shumai are larger than what is typically served elsewhere, hence the smaller portion. The Rock Shrimp were tasty, although the aioli was a touch on the salty side (perhaps bc it's miso based...) We ordered the Tuna Madness and Killer Scallop signature rolls for our mains, both of which were super fresh, with delicious flavor profiles! We were too stuffed to try dessert, but we will definitely save room the next time we visit this new and sexy sushi spot!
My friend who lives in Brooklyn had been wanting to try this spot, so off we went, wandering into IWak. We shared the Grown-Up Happy Meal and the Grande Nigiri, which was honestly the perfect amount for us. The Happy Meal came with miso soup and, true to its name, it definitely made us happy. The real highlight, though, was the cod. It was ridiculously buttery, smooth, and delicious, and may have officially become my new favourite fish dish. I'd recommend :) read more
A cosy sushi spot in Williamsburg. I came here with a friend for dinner on a Tuesday night - we were seated pretty quickly, but it wasn't empty by any means, parties were coming in and out. The waitress serving us was friendly. You're given an iPad to browse their menu - I always find it helpful when there are pictures, so you have an idea what you're ordering. The soft-shell crab appetizer was my favorite item. Big portions, very crispy and honestly one of the better soft shell crabs I've had. The grande sashimi offered a good variety of fish. Each piece had a topping/garnish with added more flavor. I thought the size of the sashimi slices were decent too - good to share with someone. However, the rolls were very disappointing. The issue was with the rice - it was very gooey, mostly likely from being overcooked. While the spicy salmon had a decent filling (though rice still terrible), we didn't taste much eel in the eel roll. Maybe it was a bad night for rice, as the sashimi and crab was good. read more
4 months ago
Loved this place. Small but very spacious. The sushi was amazing. Fresh and the presentation was lovely. The service was also very good. I had a very beautiful as well as friendly server from Indonesia. I unfortunately didn't get her name but she was attentive and a pleasure to talk to while I was enjoying dinner. This establishment is lucky to have her. read more
2 years ago
They don't take reservations online but we were able to walk in at 8pm for 5 people with no issues. The staff was nice and accommodating. The food was fresh and yummy. We got 3 apps to share, the sashimi platter and 4 rolls which was enough food. read more
My friend and I have been on a sushi kick lately and since we were in the Williamsburg area, we decided to stop by for a light, quick dinner. It's a nice restaurant with moody lighting, perfect for a date night or a small birthday celebration. Their menu is hosted on an iPad, so you can tap through the different categories and read about each food option. The only thing is that the tablet can get a little glitchy. My friend has a gluten allergy and our server was patient. She took the time to ask the kitchen about whether different ingredients were GF-friendly. The staff also brought over a bottle of gluten-free soy sauce! I ordered a Crunchy Spicy Kani Avocado Roll and two Salmon Nigiri, and the food came pretty quickly. The rolls were tasty but I do think avocado could have been a little more ripe. Also, I didn't think my Crunchy Spicy Kani Avocado Roll was at all spicy. It felt like the kitchen added a little bit of an original twist to the items, for example, lemon zest to the salmon nigiri, which wasn't bad but not necessarily needed if you just want classic, hearty sushi. read more
1 year ago
This sushi was phenomenal! We sat at the bar so we could see it as it was coming out and just ordered by pointing at the ones we liked. Such a fun experience. Only issue is that pointing at the ones we liked means I don't know what many of them were. My suggestion is to try and snag the bar seats! I know they're right near the front door, but it's so fun to see the food as it's coming out. Definitely worth it. read more
2 years ago
To be honest, it's closer to a 3.5 stars than 4 but I'm rounding up because the service was very nice and attentive. I went for dinner here with my sister and partner and we ordered a bunch of items and shared. - Mushroom miso soup (5/5): this was the best miso soup I've had. - Brussels sprouts (2.5/5): lacked texture and crunchiness. Was fine but needs improvement. - crispy tuna (3/5): these felt like fried balls of rice more than crispy tuna so I was a bit disappointed since I usually love crispy rice. - Big Mac (4.5/5): this was unique and delicious, the clear winner of all the rolls we ordered. - banana dessert (4.5/5): delicious!! Textures are great. We liked it more than the matcha finger one Overall a nice spot for dinner and we didn't have to wait when we arrived on a Thursday night. read more
My bff and I were in the area on a rainy day and both craving sushi. We came across this find on yelp because it was very highly rated. It did not disappoint! Possibly the best spicy tuna roll I've ever had. I also recommend their crispy rice spicy tuna app! We also ordered a nigiri entree, all the fish was so fresh and I can't wait to go back. The employees there were very kind and attentive and the aesthetic of the restaurant was very cute. I think It would make for a great date spot! From my pics you can see the cute aesthetic! It's not too far from the metropolitan G/L train! read more
I had high expectations for IWak, having read many reviews and also having scoured the menu a handful of times. I ordered delivery which may have been my mistake since it's literally less than a five minute walk from where I live. I often just stick to rolls if it's not a sit down or omakase situation because it's just more reliable. I did the spicy salmon, california, and spicy shrimp crunchy something or other. I thought the vinegar rice on the rolls was well done. Something that's usually butchered. The insides of the rolls were what threw me off. None of the spicy stuff was actually spicy :/ It was hard to tell if the fish was fresh or not, but perhaps dining in and trying the nigiri or sashimi would be a better indicator. read more
1 year ago
I made a reservation through resy and changed it but for some reason it didn't update in their system so it looked like I came an hour "late". The host/waitress gave me a bit of a hard time about that when there was literally only one other couple dining inside, so that felt unnecessary. As I waited for my friend I was asked a few times if I wanted to order something so I ended up ordering us some miso soups which were tasty and had mushroom in them which I've never had before. We tried the crispy rice and got a couple special rolls which were good but nothing out of this world. Honestly wasn't worth the trip to Williamsburg for me. There are plenty of other sushi spots in Brooklyn that will make you feel welcomed when you walk in and serve great food. read more
I'm embarrassed to admit I've never been much of a sushi person. I tried it once when I was younger and wrote it off as raw fish. But in an attempt to expand my palate, my friend took me here to re-try sushi and sample an assortment of things. Take this review with a grain of salt, as I am a novice sushi eater. But for those venturing into the land of sushi just a little too late into adulthood, Iwak is definitely a perfect place to start. We ordered an assortment of appetizers (gindara, spicy tuna), rolls, and a la carte sushi pieces. My favorites were the gindara, eel, spicy tuna, and spider roll. Will definitely be back to try more and to save room for dessert. Also, shout out to the very kind and friendly staff. They were super helpful with choosing pieces to try and offering recommendations, and they gave us complimentary sake! read more
5 months ago
A relatively new restaurant along Grand in Brooklyn. Just 5 months old in a growing community. Iwak was a quick walk from hotel indigo and satisfied my urge for Japanese food tonight. When you can eat nigiri without dipping each piece in soy sauce or wasabi, you know it is good. Very fresh pieces of fish. The little touch of adorning the top of each of pice of nigiri made iwak stand out of the ordinary. The grande nigiri comes with a spicy tuna roll that wasn't that spicy. Tasty and not spicy. If you are around here and has the urge like me, give iwak a try. Start with a pot of their bottomless green tea. Nothing special but it comes in a heavy tea pot with a geometric design. read more
They may be the "New Kids on the Block," but you would never know that given their top notch service, and nearly perfect dishes. My water glass was never empty, which to me, is a basic indicator of the overall service you can expect from a restaurant, and IWak did not disappoint. We tried the Shrimp Shumai and Rock Shrimp for our appetizers. The shumai are larger than what is typically served elsewhere, hence the smaller portion. The Rock Shrimp were tasty, although the aioli was a touch on the salty side (perhaps bc it's miso based...) We ordered the Tuna Madness and Killer Scallop signature rolls for our mains, both of which were super fresh, with delicious flavor profiles! We were too stuffed to try dessert, but we will definitely save room the next time we visit this new and sexy sushi spot! read more
1 year ago
The ambiance is amazing. Our waitress gave amazing service. The steak we got as appetizer was very tender, and the sashimi was very fresh and flavorful. We also got their nonalcoholic berry friz and it did not disappoint. Highly recommend this place! read more
The service here is extremely friendly and attuned to providing their customers with the best service possible. They replaced our plates in-between transition from appetizers to entrees, and replaced a plate that seemed a bit stained without us having to say anything, showing that they inspect their silverware thoroughly, which is very considerate of them. Now let's talk about the equally amazing appetizers and entrees. Appetizers: Foie gras with raspberry reduction sauce and figs - very smokey and tender bite of foie gras. It was incredibly rich in flavor, which pairs perfectly with the sauce that accompanied it! We saved some to pair with our steak, which was phenomenal and I definitely recommend it since it was both delicious and a pretty big portion! Torched scallop and fluke - incredibly tangy and sweet, with very fresh scallop and truffle slices to top it off! The fluke was mild in taste, especially in comparison with the incredibly fresh scallop that has a nice bite to it. The tomato and yuzu were both very citrusy and sweet. A perfect melody of flavors! Entree: SuSaMa - a beautiful construction of assorted sushi and sashimi as you can clearly see in the picture! Ours came with o toro whereas others I've seen came with uni. The waiter explained that it depends on what's fresh so you can ask them before you order to see if it's too your liking! Everything was incredibly fresh and delicious; highly recommended! Saikoro steak - incredibly tender filet mignon with a savory soy based sauce that paired perfectly with the mushroom and potato! The sauce infiltrated every piece of the entree and infused it with a sweet ye6 savory flavor. Highly recommend trying this as your main entree, for its incredibly generous and very deliciously filling! Dessert - Ginger and matcha ice cream with banana tempura - the ginger ice cream was a brand new experience for us and wow, it was delicious with actual ginger pieces! Overall, Steve and his colleagues took really good care of us and I will definitely be coming back to try their expansive and ever changing menu, for they are striving to take in customers' feedbacks to better their dishes. Highly recommend giving this relatively new restaurant a try and I promise you won't regret it! P.S. Get the yuzu mock tail, it's delicious! Thanks for reading and good luck! read more
2 years ago
Was craving sushi and found this little gem in Willyb at 8pm. Not a lot of good sushi in willyb and I was doubtful but the reviews were good. Walked in and there's a 4 top sushi bar on the left and regular seating on the right. My friend and I opted for the sushi bar. We both got the omakase and decided to try the cooked appetizers and entree! First off, great sushi rice! Right amount of vinegar to compliment the fish, chef jeff knows his stuff. Foie gras is a must!!! Drooling! Miso kana was good! But you can get that everywhere. Ribeye was cooked perfectly but the sauce was a little overpowering, ask for the sauce on the side. It's delicious! Definitely coming back! Service was impeccable, staff was so friendly and helpful! So glad willyb has a good sushi spot now! read more
3 years ago
This restaurant could absolutely be included on a Michelin guidebook. The yellowtail and tuna appetizer was absolutely fantastic. The sauce was delicate and complimented the fresh fish perfectly. The miso soup had a rich flavor that is unlike other miso soups I've had. The sushi rolls were flavorful and the rice was moist. The restaurant staff did a great job catering towards my sesame allergy. We will be coming back! 5/5. read more
1 year ago
3 years ago
10/10 food Shiitake Miso soup is a MUST. Best miso ever. Definitely order one when you go. Love the spicy tuna roll, all the special rolls and the sweet potato roll. Can't go wrong honestly. They do not disappoint, more fish than rice usually which is unheard of. I'd recommend going in over ordering as I've never ordered. Usually plenty of tables available but best of all was when they had complimentary sake. I don't think they serve it anymore much to my disappointment. Petition to bring that back!! :) But it's BYOB now so definitely bring sake or beer or wine. read more
Great experience here! Have been twice in two weeks, the service is great, they are friendly, knowledgeable, and quick without feeling rushed. We had a sashimi plate that was great, interesting bites and great quality. We also had some rolls I can't remember the names of but were really tasty and fresh as well! read more
2 years ago
Cute new upscale sushi spot in WB, great for date nite or just vibes. We started with some delicious and strong drinks and ordered sooo much food - it was so good! I'd thought we'd stop after apps and entrees but we wanted to try more of the menu and really pigged out. The Big Mac Roll, Yoda Roll, crispy rice spicy tuna, and saikoro steak were all fantastic. If you want a classic, their Philly role was fresh too. I liked my drink the lycheetini. Service is on point and also special note that the chairs are so comfortable! read more
4 years ago
The quality of the fish can't be praised enough. All of their cuts were tender and delicious. I had the grande nigiri and I regret nothing. Their tuna was so fresh it was practically still swimming lol. The best part, the service was amazing. Every server was attentive and kind. I'm definitely coming back with friends and family. read more
1 year ago
4 years ago
The food at Iwak was so good! We were beyond impressed by the presentation and quality of the food. All the dishes were delicious and the vibes were immaculate. We highly recommend coming and giving them a try. You won't regret it! Our server is so amazing too ! read more
1 year ago
3 years ago
What a wonderful experience! The service was attentive, friendly and fast. Food? My goodnesss, where do I begin? The appetizer Uni Gyu was beyond excellent, tender, flavorful and probably the best thing my boyfriend and I have ever eaten! Wow! We also got the salmon appetizer and the spicy yellow tail roll and the shrimp tempura with eel roll, both were delicious and fresh. Highly highly recommended if you are in the area! read more
1 year ago
4 years ago
Food was good, sashimi was alright but the steak was very nicely prepared. Restaurant was quite empty, doesn't seem to be too busy usually and the servers are great. read more
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340 Grand St
Brooklyn, NY 11211
Williamsburg - South Side
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