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    Koju

    4.8 (13 reviews)
    Closed 6:00 pm - 8:00 PM, 8:15 PM - 10:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Paul K.

    This newly opened sushi place is located in the Ace Hotel in Brooklyn. Tucked inside the hotel's lobby is this private area. You'll see japanese curtains, making it hard to see what's going on behind. As You get closer to see around the curtain. Slightly visable, along wooden bar that wraps around this sushi counter. The space is perfect for a semi-private dining experience. The sushi was so flavorful and not like the subtle sushi you're used to. The rice was absolutely fantastic, the flavor forward rice made each course more memorable. My favorite was the scallop! Wow it had a hint of spice and we requested heavy wasabi! Chef Kevin was thrilled to hear we loved his style of sushi. The asparagus fried in the rice cracker batter was phenomenal. The taste of the crackers made me think of my childhood. Overall an amazing experience and I will most definitely be back. Try the add on sake pairings with your meal! It will make a huge difference! This place is very new, so get it before it gets too busy to snag a seat!! Recommend the Kani Handroll! WOW!!

    What an incredible evening! From the wonderful greeting and cozy space to the divine sushi served, this was nothing short of spectacular. The host was gracious, kind and guided me to the perfect sake to pair with the food. The chef, Kevin, was engaging and simply watching him work to prepare each dish was an absolute pleasure. Do not hesitate to book this for an evening of the freshest fish and gorgeous plating. You will love every moment & every bite!

    The food is wonderful--creative with terrifically subtle flavors. We had a 14 course omakase menu and got the opportunity to experience a full array of the talents of the two chefs starting with a wonderful seasonal sashimi. It was great fun to interact with our chef and the overall staff was extremely attentive. This is not an inexpensive meal but the food, service and environment was excellent. We really loved the calming atmosphere--it has been a very long time since we have been in a restaurant with wonderful and calming music and all at a volume easily allowing for conversation. We will certainly go back.

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    Decent omakase but did not blow me away for the price. Rice texture was slightly off for half of the pieces.

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    10 months ago

    Great experience, amazing food and wonderful staff. 10/10 recommend! Love the ambiance as well!

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    11 months ago

    Such an amazing experience and incredibly fresh fish + attentive service! This place just opened and it's a must-go

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    All for be hosts are amazing and Chef Kevin is so skilled, knowledgeable, and friendly.

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    4.5
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    Have been here a handful of times now and think it's pretty solid for the area! Have never been for…read moredinner so can only speak for the lunch vibe, but I have found the service to be great and the lighting is nice because there are floor to ceiling windows. The menu is pretty diverse with various appetizers, sushi, and also ramen/curry so your standard izakaya fare. One of my favorite dishes here has been the chirashi. The fish was very fresh and it's pretty affordable. I've only ever been here in groups of two and I probably would recommend it for smaller groups because the space itself is small and most of the tables are two-seaters if I recall correctly.

    Cuisine: 8 Service: 7…read moreDecor: 7 Value: 7 Overall: 8 Another Thai owned Japanese restaurant specializing in izakaya style cuisine in Bushwick. It's been open for a few years, so clearly it has a good enough formula to keep the neighborhood happy. I have been here once before, but returned last week after dining several meals at Tomoni in Jackson Heights. Apparently, the owners are friends. Nonetheless, I needed to make the comparison. After my first few bites of their Tora Don and Chirashi Don, it was clear that this restaurant has the better quality seafood. Each slice of sashimi had vibrant colors, clean taste, and the proper texture. Tomoni is not bad, but fall slightly short of this caliber. With that said, there is an even farther gap between their rice quality. Though Tora is very good, Tomoni produces nearly perfect texture and acidity for my taste buds. Other than the best omakase restaurants in NYC, Tomoni shines as one of the best versions of sushi rice in the five boroughs. Service is good and space is cute. If I have a craving for some decent Japanese food, I would drive 20 minutes here for a meal anytime.

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    4.5
    (22 reviews)
    1.5 mi

    While wandering through Bed-Stuy on a weekday evening, my husband and I decided to try out this new…read moresushi spot. It wasn't terrible--but I had a lot of mixed feelings. Food: 3/5 I'm a huge sushi fan, so I was excited when I saw a deluxe sashimi set on the menu. Unfortunately, it didn't quite hit the mark. The scallop was thinly sliced and lacked the rich texture I was hoping for. The salmon and other cuts were decent, but short and oddly shaped--chunky yet small, which made the whole presentation feel a bit off for something labeled deluxe. We also tried to branch out and ordered the short rib entree. For $21, it was shockingly small--definitely a single-person portion, not sharable. I added extra ikura to a salmon donburi bowl for $2, but it was barely a teaspoon's worth--just enough to say it was there. Oddly, the salmon slices in that bowl were thinner than the sashimi we had just eaten, and overall, it left me still hungry even after sharing a maki roll. Lastly, my husband ordered a green salad, which somehow took the entire meal service to arrive. When it finally came, it was just plain romaine, cucumbers, radish, and dressing. For a dinner that clocked in at over $150 (after tip), we definitely left underwhelmed. Service: 3/5 This part wasn't bad, just confusing. We were seated quickly, but the pacing of the meal was strange. Our seaweed salad and soups came out promptly, but the green salad came last, after the hot dishes and nearly after my husband finished eating. Also, a small thing--but when I'm paying $16 for four oysters, I want to know what kind they are. The menu just said "West Coast oysters," but our server couldn't tell us the variety or origin. Not a huge deal, but it added to a general lack of polish that didn't quite match the pricing. I don't think I'd return. For the price, there are better sushi options in Brooklyn with higher quality, better portions, and clearer service. Still, I appreciate new spots opening up in the neighborhood, and I'm always happy to try something new. Hopefully they refine the menu and service with time.

    Izakaya Tenzo is a welcome addition to the BedStuy food scene. They'd been on my radar for a while…read moreand we stopped in on a Saturday evening when we wanted dinner but not anything too heavy. This fit the bill exactly. We started with the salmon belly carpaccio which I'd say isn't really a carpaccio because the salmon isn't sliced as thinly as you'd expect. But! I mention that just to set expectations. Nomenclature aside, it's an excellent appetizer. Served in a truffle and ponzu sauce, the salmon is lightly seared which yields two different textures to the fish. It practically melts in your mouth. Highly recommend this dish. For my entree I went with the trio don, which is 6 pieces of sashimi served over your choice of plain or sushi rice (sushi rice for me). The fish was fresh and flavorful. The portion was perfect for me. My boyfriend ordered a yellowtail roll and enjoyed that as well. We also shared a carafe of the cold house sake. I'd definitely come back and try more items on the menu. It's great for sharing and trying new dishes. The staff was friendly and attentive, and the prices were very reasonable.

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    Delicious, fresh sea offerings. Sashimi and sushi flight are so worth it. Great variety of a la…read morecarte rolls and appetizers. There is no wrong choice here. Everything is presented spectacularly. Everything is delicious. Definitely get the oyster specials--best oysters of my life! The whimsical toppings elevated superb oysters to unforgettable treats. Dreaming of this still. Would return daily just for these marvelous specials. Courteous service. You'll be able to relax in comfort. A lot of seating, so you can walk in without reservations, if it's a small party. If you're with a big group, make reservations.

    I was honestly stuck between 3/4 stars. This place was recommended to me by a sushi expert, so…read moreright of the bay I was thrilled and I expected 100%! Let's start off by saying parking wasn't bad in the area on a Saturday, ambience is ok, didn't smell like some reviews scared me that it would. The service was good, but we did wait long. For fish that's raw , we spent 1 hour and 10 minutes in there, mind you we came in knowing what we wanted so we didn't take time out to scroll through the rolls. Everything we got I will rate individually: Omakase 10 piece 8/10 TNT truffle 10/10 Tuna truffle seared 8.5/10 Jalapeño yellowtail: 6/10 Banana dessert : 6/10 Spicy tuna roll: same as everywhere else. 7/10 This spot was GOOD, but that's all, would I go back? Probably drive by pick up the TNT to go an

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