My family and I had the most amazing lunch here recently. We came on a weekday shortly after…read moreopening and were seated right away. My husband had the kaishin don, I had the Ozakaya donburi set and our girls shared the shoyu tonkatsu ramen. The fish was so incredibly fresh here and the rice was seasoned perfectly. My donburi set also came with dashi broth that the waitress later brought over to pour on top of the leftover rice in my bowl to be enjoyed at the end of the meal. The broth and rice combination was really comforting and satisfying. This dish was something I wanted to try in Japan but did not get a chance to experience when there, so I was excited to try it at Ozakaya. I was really pleasantly surprised by the ramen here as well. Although the pork could have been better/more tender, the broth was rich and seasoned so well and not too salty like other places. Last but not least, the service here was excellent and efficient. I would definitely come back here the next time I visit Brooklyn as there were many dishes on the menu I wanted to try!

The sun was out, cherry blossoms were in full bloom, so we stopped by here after walking around the…read moreBrooklyn Botanic Garden, honestly perfect timing and vibes. This place is super popular and I get why. It was packed but the service was insanely quick and efficient, which I appreciated. We shared the chirashi (9/10) and a spicy tuna roll (7/10) and it was honestly more than enough food for both of us. The sashimi is chef's choice so you're getting whatever's freshest that day. Overall, the quality was excellent. A couple of pieces were a little on the flavorless side, but nothing that ruined the experience. I'd still give it a solid 9/10 and would definitely come back if I'm in the area again.

Oh yea! If you are looking for a home cooked meal away from home... this is it. This gives you the…read morehome soul food vibe. It's light healthy and nourishing And the service is quick and easy. I'm on a buisness trip so this made me feel right at home during the holiday travel. I ordered the salaried saba, drinks and the salmon carpaccio for an appetizer!

I loooooove Japanese curry and the curry omurice definitely hit the spot. The pieces of fried…read morechicken were super juicy and crispy and the rice was not soggy The curry ramen, was too heavy for me. The flavor was good but wouldn't recommend it as your first meal of the day

I want to start this off with how I loved how laid back this spot is. It only seats about 15…read morepeople. Music was on very low. Was able to speak to my wife softly (love a restaurant that's quiet!) The server & cook were great. The waiter was kind and check on us in a timely manner. The food was amazing. Bigger portions would have been great, but I know that's not the kind of place this is.. so no complaints! Highly recommend this place for a date. We might have to come back again soon. Two thumbs all the way up!

Came here a long time ago bc I heard how good their sushi sets are. If you are a sushi lover and…read morewant something homey you will definitely like Okonomi. It's nonfussy, and although not the cheapest sushi, it's definitely not super expensive/omakase level. It's a small space with a giant bar for seating and maybe a few tables - the owners are definitely passionate about Japanese cuisine and you can definitely feel that as you chat with them a bit. The menu is small, but dedicated to quality, and you will make your choice quite quickly. All the fish was fresh, large pieces, and really really clean tasting. The soup was delightful and paired wonderfully and everything was presented quite nicely. The grilled fish was also tasty and really tender.

Got brunch here on a Sunday with a friend. We split the Hot Honey Gem Salad and Hottokeki (Japanese…read moresoufflé pancake). The pancake is gigantic and is absolutely meant to be shared. It was really fluffy and smelled soooo good (reminiscent of the HK street cart waffles). But because it's so big, by the time we ate half of it, we were getting a little tired of the same taste. The salad was good but nothing to rave about. For drinks, we tried the Lebowski-San and Kettl Hojicha Kombucha. It was my first time trying a clarified cocktail and it was really unique. I thought there would be more ice cream honestly but I still loved it. The kombucha though was shockingly tasty. I loved it so much that I bought a bottle online once I got home (they're from Kettl, a local distillery in Brooklyn). The venue is really spacious and I actually planned a wedding here in the past. They host a lot of events and there was even a birthday party happening when I ate there. The only downside is the location. The only train that goes there is the G so it's a bit hard to get to. Food: Hot Honey Gem Salad (radish, buckwheat, fennel, yuzu vinaigrette) 9/10 Hottokeki / Japanese Soufflé Pancake (fluffy hotcake, honey maple butter, sesame) 9/10 Add Mini White Sesame Soft Serve (soy milk, sesame oil) 10/10 - I would recommend just getting this on its own instead of the Hottokeki if you're craving just a little dessert. Drinks: Lebowski-San (green tea shochu, pisco, sakura leaf, clarified matcha ice cream, cold brew coffee floater) 9/10 - This is a clarified cocktail which I didn't expect. I thought I was ordering a matcha ice cream-like drink so although the drink was good, all the ingredients are very subtle in flavor. Kettl x Unified Ferments 'Hojicha' Kombucha (jou yanagi hojicha) 10/10 - This is an absolute must-try!

I've been here multiple times over the span of 5 years and Rule of Thirds is still keeping its…read morecharm. The place is always buzzing, so I recommend getting a reservation. Last I was here was for brunch and we sat in the outdoor patio area. We got a two things to share and a main each. Shared plates were the soufflé pancake and silken tofu. Both were a miss for me. The pancake had a baking soda aftertaste and also they brought it out right away instead of after we finished our mains so it sat around in the table for a while until we were ready to eat it. Silken tofu had a mediocre flavor palette. There was no variation in texture either, just one plate of mushy items. We didn't finish either one of those. For a main, I ordered a a Wagyu beef bowl. It was really good but on the smaller side. The service was attentive aside from a spillage when the order came. Then they started placing plates on top of the spill instead of wiping the table. Eventually they cleaned it but overall there was lack of training in this case. I am not dying to come back here but would consider if I'm in the area again. I really like the actual space but food/service can improve.

$40 for a salmon belly set that comes with miso soup, rice, 2 sides, dashi & tea…read more i felt super clean eating this. like im a bear. like i'm just eating a simple fish and rice and soup & it's super flavorful and the salmon belly was very soft. there are diff prices depending on the fish you order. service kinda slow. idk why it took so long to make one set. and they weren't too busy. ambiance is nice, it's inside a japanese home goods store so you can look around afterwards.

I visited Dashi Okume when I spent the day in Greenpoint last weekend. Dashi Okume dates back to…read more1871 in Japan (it was originally established as a seafood wholesaler), but this shop in Greenpoint makes quality Japanese products, especially dashi, more accessible than ever. Dashi Okume sells ... you guessed it ... dashi. They sell several kinds, and you can taste all of them there in the shop before deciding which to take home with you (I tried them all and went home with one bag of vegetable dashi and one bag of sweet shellfish dashi). They also make custom-made dashi. You can choose from around 30 ingredients - dried fish, seaweed, mushrooms, and vegetables. They grind it up and put into individual bags for you. Such a fun idea, but I thought I should try some of their pre-made dashi options before creating mine own. They also sell miso, rice, noodles, rice seasoning, seaweed, tea, and other items. I picked up some Japanese mustard, seaweed, and rice seasoning to take home with my dashi. Beyond being a great shop, they also have a cafe area where they offer a teishoku set meal - you pick your fish, which comes with tea, rice, miso soup, pickles, and sides. They also offer an omakase popup. The shop is beautiful, and the service was very friendly and helpful. I'll certainly return for more shopping but next time I plan to make a meal of it and try their teishoku set.

Osaka Sushi is a great spot for fresh, flavorful sushi!…read more The fish tasted very fresh, the rolls were well made. The quality for the price is great and the rolls were balanced perfectly -- not overloaded with rice like some places tend to do. You can tell they care about quality. The eel sauce is heavenly might I add At this point I've only gotten take out, but I will be dining in very soon! Definitely a solid choice when you're craving good sushi.

Osaka is a great spot to go with a group of friends. They have cozy private booths that fit up to…read morefour people, plus larger booths downstairs, which makes it perfect for group hangouts I usually order one of the combo sets since you get a lot of food for a very affordable price, definitely great value for the amount you're getting The sushi quality is solid. It may not be mind-blowing, but it will hit the spot when you're craving seafood My go-to order is the Salmon Lover combo because I'm a huge salmon fan. It comes with kani salad, salmon sashimi, salmon sushi, and a salmon avocado roll. Basically... a whole lot of salmon, and I'm not mad about it at all :))

Everyone it so nice here and the food is great! I especially recommend getting the karaage or the…read moreshishito peppers!

The food is very good. Standouts are the crispy tuna rice and good veggie options…read more The ambience is lacking. The space is too large and echo-y and the tables too close together for the lack of soundproofing. Izakaya places are usually more calm and quiet than this.

Happened to be passing by and decided to atop for a quick dinner. Very prompt and nice service. We…read morehad some skewers under the beef combo and had each a roll. All was so good and I think a reasonable price. The seatings are a little tight and near others, which made having conversation harder because I could tell others were eavesdropping

I was craving some warm ramen on a cold day and I came here just for that. They have a lunch…read morespecial deal for a bowl of ramen and you can get a roll of sushi on the side for a few dollars more. Pretty good but is comparable to most of the ramen places in the area. I'm sure this place is also really well known for the yakitori but I didnt get a chance to try that yet.

Quick service, plenty of seating, delicious noodles, dark & cozy…read more Cannot recommend this place enough, also want to keep it a secret. Parking situation was pretty terrible typical BK. Food & ambiance made it worth it.

Get to the Chase:…read more Pros: 1) Excellent food that came out faster than a bullet train 2) Service was top notch 3) There was a mistake in the order for one of the drinks, so they just gave the extra beverage for free 4) Did not break the bank, so I still be able to retire in 40 years 5) Closest authentic unagi I could find in NY since visiting Japan Cons: 1) Tight seating, and need to wait outside which in the winter can be tough

This place checked all the boxes - the vibe, the atmosphere, the food and the service…read more We started off with the Uni shooter which to be honest wasn't my favorite because it felt like I drank a cup of soy sauce. Then came the presentable chirashi bowl which was absolutely delicious. We got one premium and one standard and the difference was uni and crab meat. The meal was so good wrapped in nori but the cost to add more nori was not worth it. We ended up saving some of our bowl for the seaweed broth towards the end which was so warming and different. We ended the night with the Hojicha panna cotta which was the highlight of the meal! At first lick, the hojicha taste was so good that I wanted second before I even finished. I wanted to pack one to go but they said this dessert was to be enjoyed in house only.

Came here for my birthday and I enjoyed it very much!…read more The food was really good and the portions were quite large. I ordered the chirashi bowl and honestly I could've shared it with someone else, but I hadn't eaten much all day so I ate most of it by myself. The broth following the chirashi also made it quite hearty considering it was a winter day when I went. Sitting at the bar is also cool because you get to see how the sausage is made. One of my favorite parts was the bookcase entrance to the bathroom, which made it feel like a spy movie. However, maybe I'm a bit slow but it took me some time to figure out where the hand soap was! Overall I really enjoyed my experience and the server was very nice and comped my dessert since it was for a birthday celebration. Overall it was a wonderful meal to remember!