An absolute gem in South Park Slope!…read more We happened to be staying at a friend's place a few blocks away and was looking for something open on the later side with great food. We searched Yelp and came across Konoba Yakitori, and it absolutely hit the spot. My daughter and I loved our entire experience--everything from the food to the local neighborhood vibe to the incredibly friendly, attentive staff. Everything we ordered was fresh, cooked to perfection, and reasonably priced. We had the gyoza, edamame, Hamachi Lover, Ebi Shu Mai, and the $15 Beef Set (three beef skewers), accompanied by hot tea and Ramune. The beef skewers were a highlight--tender meat with seasoning that was spot-on. Warm, welcoming, prompt, and super efficient. The entire staff was friendly and accommodating, and our waiter was extremely helpful in guiding us through the menu. Top-tier service all around. The space is small and cozy with a simple, comfortable design. Seating is a bit tight and close to neighboring tables, but there's nothing wrong with being snug, rght? It gets busy, but customers tend to eat quickly, so even without reservations, the wait moves well. Most importantly, despite it being a intimate spot, we never felt rushed at all. It's simple, which is what makes it amazing. An incredible restaurant all around--I love this place and can't wait to return. Highly recommend!

It's simple. Great service, food and ambiance…read more I love this place and can't wait to return. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

Very busy Japanese restaurant and highly recommend making reservations way in advance. Fish here is…read moreserved very fresh. My friends and I ordered the ozakaya donburi set, chicken karaage curry, kaki fried and a5 fried rice. The fish was buttery delicious. Loved how they serve a hot broth at the very end of your donburi set. Save some rice at the end for a nice experience to end your meal. The a5 was fatty and the karaage was fried perfectly. The restaurant was very busy when we went on a Saturday afternoon. The back dining area was crowded and very full. Our food came out quickly and i will definitely be back try some of their uni dishes. Highly recommend their donburi sets.

Ozakaya is a cute Japanese spot serving a variety of dishes, but their sushi is the star. Even on a…read moreweeknight, they were quite busy. The tables are a bit small and tight though, so they brought out our food in courses. We started off with the Kaishin Don ($45), which was perfectly plated over a bed of rice. This one came with a good amount of uni, which was much appreciated. Then we had the Ozakaya Donburi Set ($49), which is such a fun one. You have a raw egg to mix into your seafood bowl accompanied with some pickled veggies and sliced sashimi. Once you've ate more than half your bowl, you can get a broth that finished cooking your fish and turning the rice into porridge. The broth is savory and tangy, which gives it such a nice and refreshing flavor. We enjoyed both of these dishes a lot and it was fun to make your own handrolls. Then came the Mentai Pasta ($19), which is sadly one of the worst things I've ever ate. Not only was there barely any Mentai flavor, but the mayonnaise completely overpowered everything. I couldn't get over how I might as well have ate a spoonful of mayo on its own; that's how rich and heavy this dish was. The bacon was overcooked as well but somewhat cut all the mayo. I even tried to add some soy sauce but there was no saving this pasta. We ended up tossing the rest of the dish and I am not one to waste food. I even tried to complain to the waitress but she just ignored it. It was unfortunate because the other dishes we had were amazing. Luckily we were still able to end on a good note as we ordered the Oshiruko ($12) for dessert. This came with two scoops of matcha ice cream, grilled mochi, and red bean. Everything went well together and the matcha was strong. It's wild how good and bad some of the dishes were here. Definitely stick to the sushi and rice bowl dishes and whatever you do, DO NOT order the mentai pasta unless you love mayo.

Very delicious food, attentive and kind service, and they also have gluten free soy sauce if you…read moreneed it.

Looks like they expanded their menu and changed the ambiance of the place! Loved the new revamped…read moremenu and it features a lot more hot dishes. The staff is always so welcoming and friendly and the fish is soo fresh. The portions are pretty generous and it's our go to spot whenever we're in the neighborhood.

Made reservations and were seated in the covered outdoor area. I think next time I will get the…read moresushi counter seats. There were also lots of families here. Tried the Omakon, chef choice 5 shashimi, 6 nigiri and 1 handroll. Overall I loved each round of seafood. They picked the progression perfect. There was a really buttery fatty tuna and the mackerel was the best I have ever had. I really enjoyed the meal and will certainly come here again. We were both sufficiently full but ended up getting dessert. The mochi came in 3 flavors and was a great ending to the meal. I will also say the prices are great for some really solid suchi.

Previously (I think) Michelin starred sushi restaurant - the Brooklyn location is the original,…read morethere is an additional in Manhattan. The ambiance here is simple but welcoming. The sushi chefs are all or nearly all Japanese and trained in Japan from what I can tell. They have incredibly affordable options for omakase - we chose the $80 omakase including 6 nigiri, 5 sashimi and 1 hand roll. Everything is typically excellent at sushi Katsuei, highly recommend.

In an area where Happy Hour is hardly found, this place is a gem!…read more I love to sit at the sushi bar, as I usually come here alone, everyone working here is very attentive and friendly but make sure if you sit at the bar that you sit away from where they place all the orders (for here and to go) as that spot gets busy and in your way. I've been here many times and my favorite things from the HH menu are the sushi tacos, bite sized different spicy fish with fried wonton skins with some avocado. Spicy tuna is my go to but friends like the spicy salmon. I also ALWAYS order a cucumber salad, very refreshing in a ginger almost peanut like sauce. Round out the HH order with the $1 edamame and one of the rolls. Absolute perfection and not breaking the bank!

Had the assorted sushi and sashimi rolls. All were fresh and flavor able and comes in these cute…read moretakeaway boxes. The boxes have little trays for wasabi and soy sauce with ginger.

A neighborhood spot with great quality Japanese food. We tried the katsudon and the mazemen (from…read morethe summer menu). Katsudon was comforting and felt like a home cooked meal, and the cutlet was not dry. Mazemen noodles were a good chewy texture and very flavorful once mixed together. Service was friendly and relatively quick for a sit down. Will definitely be back to try other dishes here!

I came for the Omurice, but apparently that is only a weekend lunch special. So I went regular…read morechicken katsu. I found it a bit salty for my liking. And the dressing tasted like the kewpie sesame dressing you can find in stores. For a restaurant and what you are paying for, it's kind of disappointing. On the other hand, I appreciated the cleanliness and presentation of the food. Nothing wowed me enough to want to return or try other menu dishes.

Sat outside in the back- great backyard atmosphere…read more Had a noodle bowl and it was great and shared some apps Great place!

A great place to go for an intimate date night or night out with close friends. The menu is…read moreconducive to sharing most items offering many small plates including appetizers and sushi. They have an extensive cocktail menu with unique flavors. My husband and I started with Miso Soup and Spicy Cucumber. The miso soup was perfect for the cold weather. The spicy cucumber left more to be desired not only was it not spicy, it wasn't that flavorful at all. It tasted like just cucumber. For our main, we shared the Goma Hamachi, American Wagyu Steak, Seared Salmon Roll. The hamachi and salmon roll were our favorites. So flavorful. The steak was okay. Cooked to our liking but flavor-wise wasn't anything spectacular. The sauce it came with tasted like oil with no seasoning. For my drink, I had the margarita with mezcal. It was amazing. For the service, I wish the food had been timed out better. We had a small two top table and the food came out so quickly. Which isn't necessarily a bad thing but we rushed eating our apps because we had no table space. We had to constantly shift plates, the candle, and our drinks to make room. It was slightly frustrating.

Recently i dined at Jpan for the first time, they have a set menu course option for $37, appetizer…read morea entree and a roll or soup/salad. The banana roll was a fun try but not my favorite, as you may know I am a lover of tofu skin and avocado roll, and monkey roll. Yumm. The pork katsu is dry but not the worst i've had. Good service but I'll just take out next time like i usually do, or try their 3 course tasting! I'm intrigued.

Yum! My friend and I used to order from here all the time when she lived nearby. We stopped in for…read moredinner the other day. It's always so nice eating sushi with friends who like the same things as you. We got some tuna, eel, lobster and soft shell crab in our 3 rolls we shared. I also had a Thai ice tea. Service was good, ambiance was nice with varieties of people dining in and deliveries going out. Food was good just like old times.

I came into Muteki Udon a bit skeptical since the prices initially felt on the higher side, but…read morethat quickly changed once the bowl arrived. The portion size lined up with the cost, and more importantly, the quality delivered. Every sip of the broth and every slurp of the udon made it clear this was a thoughtfully prepared dish. I went with the niku udon on recommendation and it lived up to it. The flavor was rich and satisfying, and the quality of the meat really stood out. What really put things into perspective was visiting Raku shortly after. At a similar price point, the difference in portion, flavor, and quality of ingredients was noticeable. Muteki felt more filling and more complete as a meal. I left genuinely happy with the experience and would definitely come back to try more of their udon options.

I stopped by for a late lunch with a friend and was welcomed into a little Japanese oasis. I loved…read morethe ambiance and decor of the place including their handmade bowls and plates, which are individually made by the owner --wow. To start off, we had the Cheeseburger Dumplings ($12), which was so unique. We've never had something like this and they executed it really well. The dumplings were filled with meat and fried with a skirt. The cheese part was topped over it like a melty dressing, so a delicious and special dish here. Plus, it had a side salad to balance all the grease here. For the entrees, we had to get the udon and shared the Niku Udon ($25) and Salmon Ikura Udon ($30). It was a nice combo between a hot and cold udon. The Niku was your classic udon bowl filled with plenty of beef and a perfectly soft-boiled egg. The broth was sweet and savory for a warm and comforting meal. On the other hand, the salmon udon was quite unique with matcha udon and fresh salmon. There is a dashi to pour and mix into the noodles, which still gave it flavor and the slurp you want in a udon. Both were so great in its own way. Even their ramen also looked great, but I love all noodles. Definitely a great spot to dine near Barclays Center. Love to come back whenever I'm in the area again. The udon dishes are on the pricier side, but they're huge bowls.

Edit! Got my places mixed up. I love Yamato for a laid back vibe. Everything we order here has been…read moreaffordable and tasty. The service is always great and the people who work here are so kind. It's a reliable place to come for classic favorites on a week night.

Came here with my roommate for dinner since we were both craving sushi. I was pleasantly surprised…read moreby the prices which were some of the lowest I've seen around. We got the duck lettuce wraps which were decent (slightly overcooked meat) and then we each got two deluxe rolls. I do think the prices reflect the freshness and quality (not the best in town, but still good enough)